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Smyrna times., 1876-05-24
Affecting Scene in Wilmington.

The Wilmington Commercial relates the |
following, which transpired in the police
station in that city last Thursday:
This morning, while waiting for the ap-
pearance of Mayor Whitley, two very re-
specially dressed young ladies entered the
station and took seats one on each side of a
policeman, who appeared to have their case
in hand. They were sisters, and the deep
mourning in which one of them was dressed
was in respect of mother only two weeks
deceased. The timidity of the ladies
showed that this was their first visit to a
police station, and the silent trick.,ing tears
stealing down over their cheeks betokened
some heavy sorrow. Upon tho appearance
of the Mayor, who assured them of his
sympathy, the elder robed in black, told
her story.
Her mother died two weeks ago, and her
father, had not worked but two weeks in
eight years, but spent his time in drinking
and coming home abusing the family. On
Saturday night, he turned his motherless
children, several of whom were SMALL into
the street and kicked them as they passed
the door, This was repeated, last night,
when the police, for the first time, was ap-
pealed to for protection, and the father was
arrested and lodged in the cells.
When brought into the dock, this morn
ing, he met the loving look of his daugh
ters, for besotted as he was they still loved
| IO Ii foII |,
flood of tears from the children, which
affected TO tenderness not only the father
but the brawny policemen who were
present, and caused the Mayor to repeatedly
wipe his eye glasses.
The following conversation then ensue(
between the parties.
Mayor What makes you act thi
, way?
, Prisoner.-Well, Mayor, I don't know
| unless its because | was drunk.
0 Mayor.-You should not get drunk.
Prisoner.-That is true, but l have n
/ recollection of doing anything that l al
v charged with, but know Sadie will te
i the truth.
V Daughter.-Father, if only you wouldn
9 drink, we would be willing to keep yo
h without work.
IS Prisoner-Well, Sadie, try me once.
promise you never to drink any more.
i know do wrong and won't say word
.r favor of myself. You know when al
sober never lifted hand to one of yol
,s Now won't you try me again?
4 At nod from the Mayor the prisonC
I was removed from the dock, and on
,t way out the daughter at nod from h
ar father followed. What transpired in tn
m interview between parent and child is n
III known, but upon entering the wrongt
70 and forgiving daughter was willing to t
II the father once more, and after IL
N prisoner had signed bond for 5000
% keep the peace all left for home, that wou
90 be happy one were it not for the demo
rum.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

A Maryland man has sent to the New
York San two pills which he says are GER
tain cure for hydrophobia. He has sent
them to the right place. No one can read
the Sun ten minutes without reaching the
conclusion that the editor is mad-especial-
ly at Grant for not giving him an office.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

"Come, come, my dear said an indul.
gent mother to her eldest hope, "the sun
has been up these two hours, and here
you're not out of bed" ooh, well, the sun
goes to bed at dark, and I'm up till mid
night" was the reply.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

Fond mother Ito old gentleman to whom
her son is apprenticed) 0 81 am sorry to
say, sir, that Harry won't be able to como
to work for some little time. The doctor
says that he has got brain fever" Old
gentleman: "Then the doctor is fool,
madam, for the boy hasn't got any more
brains than-than a donkey, ma'am."
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24
When was five her age was naught

When was five her age was naught
Save some few moments newly caught;
But time, while stealing life away,
Is adding to it every day.
When twenty summers crowned her head,
And twenty-five of mine had fled,
She gave me hers, l gave her mine,
And then our sum was five times nine;
And as the year goes on our lives
In cash and cares still count in fives;
Each ive-pOund note, how fast it goes
How oft come twice five little toes?
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

An old miser saying he never felt so
mean as he did just after his last fit of
illness, was asked, "Why so?"-" Because"
said he, thinking 1 was going to die, l
paid several bills, when if I'd waited, 1
might have kept the money nobody knows
how long"
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

A woman who went to a concert to hear
Blind Tom "play by ear" writes that she
was swindled, and wants us to expose the
fraud. She says that instead of playing by
ear, he played with his fingers, just like
other performers.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

An exchange asks: "What are our young
men doing? We can't answer for the restof
the country, but around here they are
engaged mainly in trying to lead a nine
dollar existence on seven-dollar saary.--
Norwich B,tXetin.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

"Ma, what is lanker?" inquired bright
looking child, the other day. "I'm sure
don't know, my son; where did you hear
that word?" "Why, at Sunday School.
You know they sing, 'We'll stand the
storm, it won't be long; we'll tanker by-and-
h,r 8 y
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

Farm hands in Vermont are readily
engaging for the season at $l5 per month
and found, where last year at this time
they were demanding $25 and found.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

The enthusiastic choir master who adop.
ted Hold the Fort E" as professional has
been dismissed by the rector. He con-
sidered it personal when the chorister burst
forth:
"See the mighty host advance,
Satan leading on"
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

If brooms are wet with boiling suds once
week they will become very tough, will
not cut carpet and will last much longer.
A handful or SO of salt sprinkled on a car
pet will carry the dust along with it and
make the carpet look bright and clean. A
very dusty carpet may be cleaned by dip
ping the broom in cold water, shaking off
all the drops and sweeping yard or so at a
time. Wash the broom and repeat until
the entire carpet has been swept.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

in heap twenty feet wide at the base it
would make a monument high enough to
answer for Sergeant Bates, DR.. Mary Walker,
Eli Perkins and Daniel Pratt together. If
all the blueing she has used could be
dumped into the Atlantic the " dark blue
sea +" would have new charm for poets.
She thinks she has given l,6O0,6 100000 rubs
over the wash-board. She used 100000
gallons of water to wash with. She has
handled nearly 100000 clothespins. She
has witnessed the rise and decay of 5000
different clothes-lines. She has kept pace
with all the improvements in the art of
washing, and she closed the interview by
remarking:
"I've read histories, talked with trave-
lers, looked over the dailies and done q
heap of thinking and figuring, and it's my
opinion that the average American wash
women can wash off more shirt-buttoni
than any ten of the high-born ladies across
the sea. Now for that other windy."-N
| Y. Telegram.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

THE BABY's DEATH.-There came a
moment at last when the baby's eyes did
not open. DR.. Erskine felt the heart throb
family under his fingers, but he knew it
was beating its last. He trembled for
Elizabeth, and dared not tell her. She
anticipated him.
"Doctor," she said, and her voice so
passionless that it might almost have be-
longed to disembodied spirit, I" know
that my darling is dying"
lie bowed his head mutely. Her very
| calmness awed him.
Is there anything you can do to ease
herr"
"Nothing do not think she suffers. y
"Then will you please to 60 away? She
is mine-nobody's but mine, in her life
and in her death, and 1 want her quite tc
myself at the last"
Sorrowful enough he left her.
Elizabeth held the child closely, but gen
tly. She thought in that hour she neve
loved anything else-never in the worl(
should she love anything else. She want
ed to cry, but her eyes were dry and burn
ing, and not tear fell on the little VI
turned face, changing SO fast to marble
A look seemed to answer her-a radien
loving look, which she thought must
born of the near heaven. She pressed he
lips in last despairing agony of love
the little face, from which already, as 81
kissed it, the soul had fed. Her whi
wonder had gone home. This which Ia
upon her hungry heart was stone.-Goug
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

Mr.. A. 3. Williamson, of Aberdeen,
Scotland, has mare in her 32d year who
foaled recently fine colt by Rihaldo.
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24
WHOLE NO. 1,1OO.

A fair young lady went to druggist and
told him to make up one dose of castor oil
and mix it with something to take the
taste away. The man told her to wait. In
a few moments he asked her if she would
like to take a glass of soda water. She
accepted the invitation, and drank the
beverage. Presently she asked the roller
of pills why he didn't give the castor oil.
The man smiled triumphant smile, and
said, Madam, you have taken it. linked
a fearful dose with that soda" She turned
pale, she sank into chair; she gasped,
Great Heaven wanted it for mother"
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

4 soldier who was accused of stealing his
comrades liquor ration, excused himself Dy
saying, You see, both rations were ~ : 9ae 70
hottie. mine at the bottom, and 50 ! had 70
drink off his to get at mine"
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

SEA GROVE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.
BY the courtesy of Alex. Whilldin, Esq,
President of the Sea Grove Association, a
National S. S. Conference will be held at
Sea Grove, Cape May, n. j., commencing
June 25th. Representative men, includ-
ing such names as Chancellor Crosby, Drs.
Duryea, Deems, Ormiston, Vincent, John
son, Withrow, Henson, Newton, and other
prominent pastors and laymen are engaged
for addresses.
Wenotice that Frank Beard, the inimitable
chalk artist, is on the programme. Also
many of the leading Primary and Normal
Glass Teachers of the country.
1t will be in charge of j. Bennett Tyler
and will last week. Mr.. Wanamaker, oi
Philadelphia, is chairman Of the Busines:
Committee.
Sea grove is delightfully."- situated about
one mile from Cape May, by horse rail
road, and by fine carriage-drive along the
beach. Its ample hotels, and cottages, anC
commodious rooted Pavilion, afford fin'
facilities for public gatherings, as well
a restful resort for quiet people.
The Centennial opens finely. Itiswortl
the cost of a journey to see the building'
and ramble among the enchanting scenery
to say nothing of the vast variety of wor
derful and curious exhibits from all part
of the world. Sunday-school people VIII
visit the Exposition will be glad to ava
themselves of. two hours run to the Coz
,4;on PHILo.
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Tnrn oyer nm tubs for a rest,

May blulng ana soap ere De DleSt,
And may Suds still be suds when I'm dead.
And all those long, long years passed
away without her ever knowing what love
was.
al had no chance" she explained.
When girl is at the washtub, soap and
suds and blueing and dirt drive thoughts
of love away. When she's hanging up
clothes it's too wet or too cold, or too hot
to love. When she's all through it's too late
in the day and her elbows are too lame to
think of a bridal tour"
One would imagine it to be a sad thing
to want to be loved and yet have no lover.
Mary says it is not. She says:
al know | could make some one hap
py as his wife, but can't be crying around
because he doesn't come forward. must
eat square meals, sleep soundly, and say
my prayers just the same as if had been
married forty years or forty times"
As she put the remnants of her dinner
back into her pail, she was asked if she
didn't have an ideal husband.
Four of 'em," she promptly replied.
g. picture to myself fat man with bald
head, who has lots of money. Then l
picture a tall man, with red hair, who
sings through his nose. The third is a
duke but that's all nonsense. The fourth
is a young man, who would sit on my knee,
bring in the wood, slice the potatoes, rock
the baby, and take my advice. It's all a
dream, however, and it doesn't interfere
with my washing windows till they shine
like silk"
When asked for some statistics, she
cheerfully furnished them. She estimates
! that if all the soap she ever used was piled
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24

Some time since lady happened 10 see
in the streets of London monkey begging
pence from the public in the prettiest
manner for the benefit Of his master an
organ grinder. She took fancy to it,
dressed it in the gaudiest of raiment, and
at fashionable reception her pet was the
wonder of the room. In the course OF the
evening a young lady sat down at the
niauo. and sang with exquisite taste little
drawingroom song. As SOON as she had
finished. the monkey, who had not forgot
ten his former duties, seizing hat to the
amusement of everybody. went the rounds
and collected large sum. His task ended
he jumped upon the knee OF the SINGER
amid shouts of laughter, and deposited the
contents of his hat in the lady's lap Inc
collection was devoted to charitable iunu'
Smyrna times., 1876-05-24
She Never Loved.

You have often seen old women brushing
out Broadway offices and cleaning windows
outside and in. Any day now you can find
dozens of them, for the winter is passed
and the buzz of the honey-bee is again
heard in the land. Passing one of these
old women the public sums her up as
follows:
One old ladv
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
ARKANSAS DEMOCRACY
Address of the State Central
 Committee.

In the opening of the political campaign for the present year, the state central executive com mittee, referring to the satisfacto- " advancement of our state on thel road of political honor and material prosperity under Dem ocratic administration, desires to invoke the continued action of the whole people to secure the perpetuation of q condition of af- fairs so satisfactory to every pa trio:ic citizen.
 In period incredibly short, Arkansas has been redeemed from a state of political vassaiage and financial bankruptcy to that of sovereign equal in the Amer icam confederation, happy and prosperous at home, and respect ed abroad. To the people of the state, through their representa- tives, belongs the honor. It only remains for them to act together to perpetuate the blessing. To that end your committee has call ed d convention to assemble at the state capital on the l4th day of June next, and urge upon all who have the interests of the state and party q. heart, to take part in the effort necessary to make that convention in the fullest sense represent the sentiments and interests of the whole party. As each individual must suffer by the maladlninistration of pubic affairs, so is he under obligations to assist in shaping events so as to secure q pare and compc- scnt administration.
 Your committee urges prompt action in this matter, first upon the county executive committees. In counties where call for a con vention can not be regularly made from any cause, it is suggested that as many as three members of the party in fair standing in each township might mite Tn a joint call for township and county conventions, giving ample notice, and thus effectnally organize the party without the intervention of mass meeting for the selection of al executive committee. As to the exact mode of organizing no positive direction is given but the hope is strongly induiged that such organization may be eff fected as that the will of the party may be fully reflected in all the conventions-township, county congressional and state. In such cases do not wait for some one else to act; act yourselves and see that others do.
 It is an important era in oul history, and the destiny of the country for years to come is to be determined. The same corrup, dynasty under which Arkansas suffered so long has now possess ion of every department of the federal government, except the lower house of congress. That is doing faithful work, and Ar kansas has four representatives to give her voice expression.
 You will be called to vote moi only for candidates for state ofh ces, but also to appoint delegates to represent you in the Nationa Democratic convention for thu purpose of choosing candidates for the highest executive offices of the general government, anC with the prospect, for the frs time in many years, for giving your preference expression at th' general election. The occasion i propitious, as wei as important Let each member of the party d' his part as an individual, and tn beginning at least will be secure
 SOL. F. CLARK, Chm,
 I TT U'yp,pu.Nr Iy Sarity
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
Arkansas Press Association.

The fourth annual meeting of the Arkansas Press Association, will be held at Searcy, in White county, on the first Wednesday (thc 7th) in June, 1876. Prepa- rations will be made for the en tcrtainment of the mem bers while at that place. Efforts will be made to secure reduced rates of fare in going to and returning from the place of meeting. A full atten- .lence is desired, as business of acme importance to the newspa- pers of the state will be brought forward for action.
 J. N. SMITHEE, Pres't.
 JACOB FRoLlcH, JR., Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
BEATTY PIANO!

< ENDORSED BY THE REST MU- eIcAL authorities throughout the world as THE BEST. D. F. BEAT rY, Proprietor, Washington, N. J.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

Nice house and town lots in the town of Russellville. Seven rooms to dwelling; good water-an: one of the best located places in town. Will be sold on reasonable terms. Call within thirty days.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

Two good store houses in the town oi Russellville for rent, only fifty yards from the depot, one fitted up for family grocery, the other for dry goods. Apply at the office of
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

HOTEL! Large and commodious Ion ths III corner of Main and River streets. Best bargain in the county. This is b rare inducement for man who wants to go ints the hotel business, Furniture will be sold with the house. Call or write for further particulars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
TERMS.

l year Gin advance) ......$ $1 % months ....... 70
 single copy, 5 cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

SOL. F. CLARK, Ch'm'n, J. T. TREzEvANT, JR., Sec'y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
THE STATE CONVENTION. Resolutions. .AaOpted by the Democratic Conservative
 State Central COmmit-
 tee, March ., 1876.

Resolved, That a convention of the democratic conservative party of Arkansas be called to meet in the city of Little Rock, on Wednes- day, the fourteenth day of June, 1876, for the purpose of nominat- ing candidates for the state offices to be voted for at an election to be held on the fourth day of Sep teinber, 1878, and also presiden- tial electoral ticket and to appoint delegates to the national demo- cratic convention, to be held in St. Louis on the twenty-seventh day of June, 1876, and for the transaction of such other business as may be deemed advisable.
 Resolved, That the county ex- ccutive committees be requested and urged to take prompt action in the premises, and convene the party in their respective counties, in order that full and fair repre- sentation of the party and its in- terests may be had at the state convention.
 Resolved, That the basis of representation and voting in the organization of the state cOnyen- ton shall be as follows-based upon the vote for the constitution of 1874, except in the county of Lafayette, whose vote in said election shall be equally divided with the county of Miller: Each county shall be entitled to one vote without regard to it's voting population, and after the first 500 voters, to an additional vote for each succeeding 800 or fraction of said 800 in excess of 25O: Provided, that the number of per sons composing the delegation of each county in the state conven- tion shall be left to the discretion of the county conventions.
 The representation on said | basis ia as follows.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS.


 PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS.
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 Catalogues of Lanterns and Slides with directions for using sent on application.
 Any enterprising man can make money with Magic Lantern. tS~Cut out this advertisement or reference.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
vaIuabIe-TImbe CT.

principally oak, cottonwood, walnut, cher ry. hickory, gum, sycamore, maple, ash and pine.
 The range is most superior, and very ino for stock raising. Clover, timothy and herdsgrass grow well on the low lands.
 The counties arc well situated for the con- yeuience of transportation, as they border on the Arkansas river, and the Little Rock and Fort smith Railway passes through Conway. Pope and Johnson, which is com pleted and in active operation as far ss Ozark in Franklin county.
 The population of these counties is abou as follows:- Pope i0,000; Conway 5000; Yell 135O0 Johnson 10000. They also possess good educational facilities in tho way of ulimerOtis
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

OnA ACRES, near Dover, the Coun- AOV ty-site of Pope County, partly improved; situated in fine community, in one-half mile of 2 fine steam Touring mill. Church and school facilities good. 10 miles from the l.. K. X Tt, $. Ry. Price $200
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

of the State. Coal of the finest quality abounds in large quantities in each of them, especially in Pope and Johnson, where mining is now in successful and highly remunerative operation.
 They also possess farming lands unsur- passed by any other counties in the State and will compare favorably with any oths states in the Union, for fertility of soil and salubrity of climate.
 There are in these counties large amount of
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

or or TWO ACRES OF LAND IN yL Dover, on which is situated nice res- idenee. Price, q, ,50o.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

NJ ICE lot on Buchanan Street, in Rus ~ seilville, on which Is erected large and eommodious and well arranged livery stable. 1D yards from depot. A good bar gam offered. Those wishing to purchase
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

SfoREHOUsE and lot in Dover, on tho o public square. Price, $G00.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30

Cards or communications Of a personal ehsractcr, if admissible at all, double the asual rates, and strictly in advance.
 Communication for the Agricultural de- partment should be handed in by f2 m. Fri day. Those intended for the Editorial or local departments by w ednesday noon. Advertisements by Wednesday morning.
 Special notices double the above rates Editorial notices twenty five cents a line fsr the first and fifteen cents for each addi- ton insertion. All transient advertisements cash in advance. Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free; over oar twenty centt per line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1876-03-30
ScllooIs-&-Academics.

The various Christian denominations arc well represented, and there are also numer- ous lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows and Good Templars, all in an active and -four ishing condition. There is also a live, wide awake grange in almost every township.
 Parties wishing to purchase lands thro' this agency, will place in this office a dis cription Of the kind and character of the land wanted, also the amount of money they want to invest in lands.
 Lands placed in the hands of this agency for sale. If the owner so desires, will be ad- vertised free until sold; then . reason able advertising fee, with ten per cent. for sell Ing Will be retained. All further informa- tion will be given free upon application with postage stamp to pay postage.
 am also prepared to furnish Maps of and information concerning all lands in rope County subject to homestead and will locate the same for parties on liberal terms.
 Among others We have the following lands for sale:--