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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-25

THE HOUR OF MEETING.-The Grand
Jury will meet this morning at 10
o'clock. 1t was the intention to have
had a meeting yesterday afternoon,
but the cloud-burst scare rendered it
impossible.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-25

PERsoNAL.-Dr. S. G. Moore, OF Bel
mont, left on this mornings train Tor
the East. He goes TO join his wife,
with whom he will return to IN
fin a few weeks.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-25

DEEP WATER.-A horseman who
came in soon after the flood yesterday
reported six feet Of water in some of
the ravines OF Spring valley. No
damage, however, is reported in that
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-07-25

POLICE COURT. - Joseph Capricol
WAS arrested for assault with intent to
Bill Paul Scetreni. He was held to
bail in the sum of 81 900 forks appear
ance for examination tomorrow at 10
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25

Never dcspisc or oppose what you do
not understand.
They who weep over errors were not
formed for crimes
Action is life and health repose is
death and corruption.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25
VOL. xxi. mo. 5.
An Exciting Race.


The San Francisco Chronicle tells the
following story of an engineer It, was
four years ago last winter. / was com
ing down with train loaded with cattle.
The weather had been bad for weeks,
and the snow lay deep, but was melting
Oft fast in the warm weather that had
lasted nearly week The ground was
saturated. and | noticed that things
looked shaiiy on the mountain. / wasA
feeling my way along carefully, think
ing the track might spring, as the bed
was wet and sloppy, when just as got
around the point of this ridge, looked
up and it seemed to me that the whole
mountain gbove me had broken loose
For hundreds of feet wide the hillside
was in motion, and charging down on
me. The slide started hundred Yards
above the track and was somirg right
down on me like lightning Rocks,
trees and snow-drifis plunged down the
face OF the mountain with Numbering
roar, and seemed bent on overwhelming
us and burying US in the canyon thou
sands Of feet below | was never close to
death before, although | have had my
share of profits on the road. For a mo-
ment | was stupefied, the danger was so
great and escape so hopeless, but only
for a moment. determined not to die
without an effort, but capped on all
steam, while the brakes were thrown off
at the same time. You can see for your
self that the grade is heavy here, and
can believe that we made fast time. The
engine seemed to know her danger, and.
to gather herself for an effort. She
eaped, qulvering and snortiug. down
the grade in the maddest race | ever
saw Down came the avalanche like
lightning directly upon us, throwing
up clouds of flying snow and splnters
and rock, and away flew the old engine
like a thing Of life and beauty, as she
was dragging the cars like the wind
down the grade after her, abreast of the
slide. But it seemed doomed to be all
in vain. The avalanche came faster
every moment. 1t was almost upon us.
The rocks begun to bound against the
cars and over them, and the train was
hidden in cloud of snow But we wero
flying through the air now; the wheels
seemed never TO touch the rail, and Just
as | was giving up hope the engine
rushed past that point Of land just back
there where the little ravine comes
down. This turned the current Of the
slide, so to speak little, and was our
salvation The engine rushed past the
point Just MS the slide reached the track.
and a big pine, uprooted in the edge of
the avalanche, fell across the next car to
the last one and crushed IT, The track
was swept away like cobweb in a gale,
and the couplings Of the cars broke and
the cars fell into the chasm left in the
wake Of the slide, and were carried down
to the river, thousand yards below.
What there is left Of them lies there yet.
The jerk made the engine and train
jump the track, but she kept on her
feet, and we got off with n few bruises.
That ! account one Of the greatest dan
gers Fever had in my twenty years Of
railroading.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25
p oGtital.
DAY-DREAMS.

Only dream-yct the dream was sweet
Only vision, Reeting and fair,
OF a life once lonely and incomplete
Made suddenly happy beyond compare.
Of heart once troubled and tried with pain,
Hearts that were weary and feet that were
sore
They should never be sad or tired again
They should dwell in the shadow of grief
no more.
For earth had grown bright with the beauti-
ful light
OF love That was noble and earnest and
true
And the kindred souls were lowered with
strength
To begin the battle Of life anew.
Only dream and it died in its youth,
For Love may be sligned and Hope 9espsed,
Bnt in Heaven | know we shall learn the
truth,
And our dream be more than realized
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25

A wise man takes more opportunities
than be finds
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25
L HE SEN TIN Ell

Is published every Friday morning at Sl.5o
per annum, if paid within three months from
the time of Subscribing or 50 90 II not paid
until the end Of the year. No paper discon-
tinued until all arreaages are paid, unless at
the option of the publisher.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING For plain matter
Sl.OO per square Is lines) for the first inser-
ton, and % cents for each subsequent inser-
ton. Rule and figure matter. double the
above rates. Obituary Notices so cents per
square.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25
YEARLY RATES :

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Professional Cards (under 10 lines, 90
Yearly advertisers will he allowed TO change
four times during the year without charge
Advertisements should be marked with time
and space they are to occupy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25

Persons who patronize papers should
pay promptly, for the peeuniary prospects
Of the press have a peculiar power in
pushing forward public prosperity. If the
printer is paid promptly, and his pocket
book kept plethoric by prompt-paying
patrons, he puts bis pen to the paper in
peace. his paragraphs are more pointed,
he paints his pictures Of passing events
in more pleasant colors, and the pcrusal
Of his paper is Of more pleasure to his
people. Paste this piece Of proyerbial
philosophy in some place where persons
can perceive it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25
A Keene Game.

lie didn't look JOS if his pocket held
fifty cents, but a rich man has right to
dress as he chooses. He loafcd up Girls
void street until he saw the right sort Of
face, and then he asked:
Can you you show me a bank y
eyes, sir-three doors below, or Just
across the street or right back there.
Thanks I'd like to put some money
in some bank, but I'm little afraid Of
banks. | always did prefer note "
hand to a bank.
The citizens picked up his ears ami
asked
"You have some money to lend, havo
your
"a triAo,' was the answer. "Do
you know Of anybody who'd like to take
some and give me note for year at
seven per centY think Of going to
Mexico for awhile"
'hets see p unused the citizen, II
don't know but I'd take some myself"
"Lemme git drink and then well
talk F" said the stranger
Yes, certainly, come on" replied tho
citizen, and the two went into base
mcnt. Drinks were ordered by the citi-
zen, ono after another, until his shin
pasters felt lonely. He said he could
make good use Of a thousand dollars for
year, and some Of bis friends might
also take few thousand more. Tho
stranger put down gin, whisky, lager
and brandy, uadl his legs gave out.
The citizen laid him on bench and
tried to sober him, the fellow went dead
asleep while they were trying to force
vinegar down his throat The bar
keeper said he was an old loafcr and n
policeman was sent for to take him to
the station. When they got him down
here and searched him they found four
cents, a brass-backed comb and door
Key in bis pockets. and the citizen who
wanted to borrow few thousand dollars
vent softly around the corner TO see if
he mail had come in.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25

We owe the greatest debt Of gratitude
to those who tell US the truth.
Good words and good deeds are the
rent we owe for the air we breathe.
The man who is honest from policy
is the most dangerous customer we have
TO deal with
The aspect Of moral obligation which
things sometimes assume when we wish
to do them is wonderful.
It is an unpleasant fact that what
your friends call solf-posscssion, your
enemies call brass.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-08-25
A Previous Understanding.

A night or two since chap about
thirty-fvc years old, looking as if he
had crawled out of cave to commence
/ life anew, entered one of the hotels in
this city, aud, waiting at the counter
until the clerk was at liberty, he asked /;
us this hotel ?"
Eyes, sir,'' was the reply p
Good living, good beds and the
most courteous attention y
eyes, SIR"
"WelI," said the stranger after q
long look at the railroad timetable, 81
suppose you don't trust 2"
Sir, sir"
Wouldn't let a man stay here four
or five days, until something turned up r
No, sir"
That's what | wanted to know j
always like to have previous UNDER
standing about such things, for if any
thing makes me mad it is to have great
big hotel clerk jump in on me and kick
me down stairs on account Of my strait
ened finances"
You'd better find some other place"
suggested the clerk
"Ob, shall" replied the stranger ~
"The outside Of this hotel seemed TO
smile welcome at me, but, az / said Z
before, my present policy is to get along
without being kicked I've got mentel /
feelings as well as anybody else, aud /
I'm getting so worn down in flesh that 1
a mere common grand bounce from a
healthy hotel clerk upsots me for a
whole day Farewell, young man.
don't bile no extra 'taters for me p
Detroit Free Prees
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
THE BOYS OF THE WORLD,

This is weekly paper, designed espe- cially for the entertainment of young peo- ple. It contains delighttully interesting long stories, pleasing sketches, tales of ad- venture, and various miscellaneous matter. It also contains inge nious and curious puzzles, charades, rebuses, instructive mathematical problems, and . checker column.
 Terms to subscribers: One copy, year, S2,50 Two copies. year, $5. Three copies, year, $7. Four copies, year, s9 Eeight copies, year, SIT. One copy mo. $l.25. One copy, 3 mo. 6 Cts. One copy weeks, 20cts. Postage free in all eases.
 In making remittances for subscription, always procure draft on New York. or n post office money order, if possible. Where neither of these can be procured, send the money, but always in registered letter. The registration [ c Is ten cents, and the present registration system has been found by the postal authorities to be virtually an absolute protection against losses by mail. All post masters are obliged to register letters whenvcr requested to do so.
 In addressing letters Co Streeth X smith, do not unit our box number. By recent order Of the post office department this iB absolutely necessary, to insure prompt dc- livery uf lctters
 All ietteTs should be addressed to
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The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
THE RUssELLvILLE DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, 1s7e

work out no practical or salntary reform. Reform is necessary even in the higher grades of pub lie service. President, Vice Pres ident, Judges, Senators, Repre- sentatives, Cabinet officers these and all others in authority arc the peoples servants. Their offices are not private perquisite they are public trust. When the annals of this Republic show disgrace and ccnsure of a Vlce- President; q late Speaker of the House of Representatives mar keting his rulings as presiding officer; three Senators protiting by their votes as law makers; five Chairmen of the leading Commit tees of the late House of Repre- sentatives exposed in jobbery; a late Secretary of the Treasury forcing balances in the public accounts; late Attorney General misappropriating public funds, 2 Secretary of the Navy enriched and enriching his friends by a percentage levied off the profits of contractors with his depart ment; an ambassador to England censured in dishonorable spec ulation, the Presidents private secretary barely escaping conyic- tion upon trial for guilty compile ity in frauds upon the revenue; q Secretary of War impeached for high crimes and mlsdemeanors-- the demonstration is complete that the first step in reform must be the peoples choice of honest men from another party, lest the dis ease of one political organization infect the body polite, and lest, by making no change of men ol parties, we get no change oi measures and no real reform.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
THE MAMMOTH MONTHLY READER,

Contains eight large pages--iifiy-si long columns--of the most entertaining, origi- nal and selected reading matter Notable events, strange occurrences, historical Narratives, items for farmers and gar deners, the criminal record of the month, scientific notes, sketches of love und advcn- lures, frst- class long stories, poetry, etc., are embraced in the contents of the Nam moth Monthly Reader.
 Terms to Subscribers,--One copy, one year, To cts. Five copies, one year, B. Sin- gle copies, cents. Postage free to every Subscriber.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
24 HOURS. AND TO MEMPHIS 20 HOURS,

Connection made at Argenta with the Memphis & Little Rock Railway, and close connection at the crossing of the Cairo & Fulton railroad with trains north and south. Through Bills of Lading given from Ft Smith Van Burcn, Ozark, Clarksvillc, and all points on the road to New York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, &c. Rates low, and transportation rapid. TIIEO. HARTMAN,
 Superintendent. J. w. GAY, General Ticket Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
STREET & SMITHS p U BLIC BAT 10 N s. THE NEW YORK WEEKLY

An eight page paper, containing lorty col umns of first-class original literature. The best stories and sketches are always to be found in the New York Weekly. The writ CTS regularly contributing to the Now York Weekly comprise many Of the most re- nowned novelIsts in the world. At least fix serial stories are continually running in the New York Weekly, and new story is commenced every second week, so that new readers can get the beginning of new story no matter when they subscribe. Be- sides the long stories, there arc number Of short sketches, our regular departments, answers to correspondents, knowledge box, items of interest, ladies work box, historical items, Josh Billings contribu- tions, pleasant paragraphs, and variety Of desultory reading matter of the most interesting character. The New York Weekly is universally admitted to be the best story and sketch paper in the world.
 Terms to Postage in all cases prepaid by us.) One year, one copy, s. One year, two copies, S5. One year, four copies, $l0. One year, eight copies, $20. One month, 25 cents. Two months 90 cents. Three months, 75 cents. Four montt s. $l. Those sending SEQ for club ol eight, all sent at one time, will be entitled to ninth copy free. Getters up of clubs can afterward add single copies at s2,S each. Single copies, G cents. Postage Tree to every subscriber.
 Hs,syA Specimen copies can be seen at every ost-oilice, drug store and news agency throughout the Union.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
LITTLE ROCK COM MERclAL COLLEGE
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The Most Complete, Thorough and Practical Institution in the
 Country.
Little Rock, Ark.

NIllS Institution offers superior \ facilities for preparing young and middle aged men and women for the counting room, and for the management of business and iluan- cial affairs.
 The full Commercial course a' presented in the PREPARATORY, THf- oRY, ACTUAL BUSINESS and BANNING DEPARTMENTS of the College, cIn- braces critical instruction to those who may require it, in Reading, Spelling and Arithmetic, Book-kccp- ing, by Single and Double entry, as applied to business pursuits ol every description, Business Pen manship, Commercial Calculations, Mercantile Correspondence, Delec- ton of Counterfeit Money, Lectures on the Science of Accounts, Bu-i" ness Activities, Organizations, Econ on ics, Business Customs and EII- quette, Commercial Law, Finance and General Laws of Trade.
 TERMS, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE; Life Scholarship, full Com
 mercial Course .,... 800 OO Full Course in Telegraphing
 by Sound and Paper S5O oO
 SPECIAL DISCOUNTS will he made to Clubs and Deserving Parties
 Usual time required to complete the Full Commcrciai Course, from 10 to l5 weeks
 Students carS enter the Collgee at any time, as 4ere are no Vacalio"S'
 Be sure to ki>ir or address this College beforN going elsewhere
 AAROH BALES, Principal.
 i5-I2m
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
HOME CARDS.
HOME CARDS. HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS! GOOD LAND, CHEAP LAND And Plenty of 1t for safe
 on easy terms! O,0oO ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE AT LOW FIGURES AND
 ON LONG TIME!

THE UNDERSIGNED. AGENT FOR THE FINE GRANT OF LANDS MADE TO THE l., R. & F. <. RY., NOW OFFERS FOR SALE ANY AND ALL THE RAIL- ROAD LANDS LYING IN POPE COUNTY.
 Th69o tahda epbrdce some ycrB fine t,0ctS. inciH3ing rtCer bottom, prdirie and WB}dHdS, dRd 09 edsy opportunity ja hp-e ogtrsd oY securing a cheaP .GIy'o on o3sy t.yA,S,
 Correspondence solicited from those seek ing homes in mild, healthy climate, and in new country which k rapidly develop ing anu offers many advantages.
 To those who have Improvements on railroad landc l would say that no time should be lost In coming onward and en. tcring into contract for the same. My in- structions are tO sell G2Y a03 0H kdNdo, and delay in making application may entail loss upon you.
 1 am prepared to give full information in regard tO any ul these lands m Pope county Come Early and Examine my piats and lists of prices, and Lecurc d cheap farm.
 JAMES POTTS, Agt.
 RhsaellYily, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-09-21
S. E. HAWTHORNE,
It, B. FOSTER
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

AJIUNN I ! AI IlA ", JEWISBURG URG,....... ARKANSAS. Will practice in the courts of Con way, Faulkner, Van Buren, Pope and Perry Counties and in the Su- prcme and Federal Courts at Little Rock. c8~Oflce up stairs in he State building.
 [Sep26-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-04-14

DRAGGING OUT ExIsTENcE.-The nervous,
weakly invalid does not enjoy life, but merely
'drags out existence" as the hrase is. Unft-
ted for the active pursuits of life, and incupa-
BILE of partaking of its pleasures to which health
alone can give a zest disinclined to social in
tercourse, and a prey to melancholy, the vale
tudinarian is indeed an object of pity. Yet
there il nothing in all this that cannot be re-
medied by that genial Alternative tonic and ner-
vine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which sup
plies deficient stamina, braces the nervous sys-
tem, and overcomes those bodily Irregularities
TO which nervous weakness is most frequently
attributable. Diseases of the kidney and bad-
der imperfect digestion and uterine troubles are
fertile sources of debility. Their eradication
however becomes a matter of certainty when
Hostetters Stomach Bitters are systematically
used for that purpose. The Bitters likewise
annihilate and prevent fever and ague and 9TH
er debilitating febrile complaints Of malaral
nature, April.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-04-14

HUMAN Bones SHIPPED AS FREIGHr-
The WilIiamsport Banner relates the follow
ing horrible story; This morning there was a
strange rumor afloat that the bones of man
had been discovered at the Catawssa depot and
although it was generally believed, yet there
were those who took the pains to investigate.
1t turned out that the rumor was correct. On
Saturday box arrived as freight, directed to
some man in Centre county. As a peculiar
stencil was emitted, it led to an investigation,
when the discovery was made that the bones of
a man had been packed in the box. The Jaws
and one hand are missing, but the cnched fin
gers,as well as the finger nails, can be distinctly
seen, AS well az other portions of the body.
The mystery is, why the bones of this man,
who was evidently a tall, powerful masculine,
were packed unfortunately in box and
shipped as freight, instead of being enclosed
in coffin and shown proper respect. The
case demands, and probably will receive, prop
er investigation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-04-14

IMPORTANT TO AssEssoRs.-AItorney Gen.
eral Lear having been addressed in relation to
the law on The question of the time when asses.
sors elected in February last would be inducted
into office, replies that their terms will com.
mencc as heretofore, at the expiration of the
terhs of those elected on the. third Tuesday in
February, 1915 and will continue until the first
Monday in April following the expiration of
their respective terms. In other words the
assessors elected in February will commence
their terms Of Office next fall and continue
in office until the first Monday in April,
1873. There can be no election in Feb
ruary next year, and assessors will not be chos.
en- until the spring election of the year follow
ing. Those who are chosen at that time will
commence their duties on the first Monday in
a prl ensuing, and thereafter the elections and
terms will be regular, and occur annually.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-04-14

WITHOUT CosT.-Messrs. Potts Brothers
now offer TO send sample copy of the
american Stock journal free to all who de-
sire to examine it. Every farmer should
send and get one, and then he will undoubt-
edly want tia whole year for himself and
family, 1t will only cost one dollar to get
a large 32 page illustrated monthly, telling
all about about stock raising and farming.
Those who subscribe now, get 8 numbers of
1875, free. Just the paper for hard times.
Parksburg, Chester county, Pa, is the place
to send. April l4-4w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-04-14

When man loses his hair by Indians, ty-
phoid fever or any other violent and unusual
means, there is always much sympathy for the
victim, and we can see no reason why the loss
OF capillary covering by mider methods
should not call for commiseraton. Miller Of
the Exchange Hotel left that house on Tuesday
afternoon and returned after an absence of one
short hour with his hair about as long as a
three days beard. His head is three sizes
smaller than usual and he wears his hat on his
shoulder blades. He says his head feels cool,
and we believe him-in fact cannot see why it
shouldn't be, as there is nothing to keep the
wind away.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-04-14

Hon. Simeon P. Ryan, one Of the members
of the Legislature from this county, died on
Wednesday last, at his residence in North
Conyngham township. Mr.. Ryan was "a
victim to that terrible disease, pneumonia,
which has proved fatal to so many this
winter. lie was young man of good ability,
and ageneral favorite with his acquaintance.
He was elected Representative in the fall
of 1874, and has made an efficient and oblig-
ing member. Mr.. Ryan was employed in
the office of Anderson & Co., coal operators,
near Centralia. In his travels through the
county two years ago he made many friends,
who will read with sorrow the report of h is
death.