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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
Communicated. Dirty Church Houses.

Yes, Mir. Editor, was very much gratified to read an article on this subject in your paper of the 22d ult.. and most earnestly hope that it will have a good effect not only on the Sexton but upon few Of the very devotional ones who think so much of their God in this world that they have to smash him up with their teeth, and besmear the walls, the floors, the seats, and even the occupants of the house that is dedi- cated to the service of the living God, who has said in his holy book that no unclean thing could come into his presence. It is as yon say, not saloon or a gambling hell on earth is there that is allowed to go with such dirty, filthy walls as there is to be seen in our churches to day. Only a few Sabbaths ago three men seated themselves before the church door, and every lady who entered had to face six gaping eyes and a perfect volley of tobacco juice, and drag their skirts through the filth on the steps, or lift them indecently high and wade through. Such men { 1 call them men, for the term gen tlemen should never be applied to such as they are) may think they have attalned the par excellence, but they are far from knowing what good manners are and show marks of low breeding. Now, Mir. Editor, I detest the use of tobacco in any form and think when a man or woman cannot deny themselves the use of it for one hour in Gods ser vice, they had better pray for more self-denial and less tobacco, and ex- anime themselves that they are not making God of their tobacco. Now the ladies will do their part toward cleaning up the church, if all who attend will do their part toward keeping it clean and decent afterwards. was very much pleas. ed with the remarks of the Bishop at the dedication of the new church he said he never allowed himself to wear his hat into church or spit on the floor. That is the kind of re- spect I like to see shown Tn the house that is given to the service oi our Heavenly Father.
 More anon,
 A MEMBER OF THE CONGREGATION.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

On one of the islands off the coast of Maine is a gigantic schoolmis tress, seven feet high. weighing 300 pounds, strong in proportion and very handsome. Once sEc was sent to reduce to order a school of savage young men, who thrashed their teachers and turned them out. Her advent was enough to make them meek as lambs, all save one young man of 21, handsome and curly haired, and who regarded himself as a privileged character. He began to cut up ono day before the girls, whereupon, in the twinkling of an eye, the handsome giantess bowed him across her knee and spanked him with her ruler. The boys laughed, the girls Uttered, and that was the end of that young mans pranks.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1878 of the sterling Medical Annual, known as Hostet- ter's Almanac, is now ready, and may be obtained, free of cost, of druggists and general country deal CTS in all parts of the United States and British America. and indeed in every civilized portion of the Vest ern Hemisphere. It combines, with the soundest practical advice for the preservation and restoration ot health, large amount of interesting and amusing light reading, and the calendar, astronomical calculations, chronological items, &c., are prepar- ed with great care, and will be found entirely accurate. The issue of Hostetter's Almanac for 1878, ill the English, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Holland, Bo- hemian and Spanish languages, will in all probability be the largest edition of a medical work ever pub lished in any country. The propri- etors, Messrs. Hostetter < Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa., on receipt of two cent stamp will forward a copy by mail to any person who cannot pro cure one in his neighborhood.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
How itiS Done.

The first object in life with the Amer ican people is to ''get rich;" the sec ond, how to regain good health. The first can be obtained by energy, hon esty and saving; the second, (good health) by using GREENS AUGUST FLOWER. Should you be $ Respondent sufferer from any of the effects of Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint. Indigestion, &c., such as Sick Headache, Palpita- tion of the Heart, Sour Stomach, Ha- bitual Costiveness, Dizziness of the Head, Nervous Prostration, Low Spir- it's, &c., you need not suffer another day. Two doses of AUGUST FLOWER will relieve you at once. Sample bot ties 10 cents. Regular size 75 cents. Positively sold by all iirst-class Drug gists in the U. 5.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

The Detroit Free Press is one of the very few Northern papers having any considerable circulation in the South, or which desires and publishes Southern correspondence. There IS hardly locality in the South where this paper is not taken, and where It has not secured warm friends, for the interest it has taken in Southern affairs. It has advocated all measures looking to the development of new industries, the establishment of permanent peace and friendship, and the election to office of representative men whose administrations must be prolific of peace and harmony.
 During the coming year the Free Press will publish articles from the pens of various State Governors in the South, letters from centers of business, and communication from those in po- sition to know the needs of their State and can suggest beneficial changes.
 We will send the DEMOCRAT and the Free Press for year for $2.75.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

Man
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13


 When q Virginia gentleman asks another to drink, he blandly says: "Shall we give the public debt a liftY" And they lift.
 A colored deacon in Newburgh, N. T., was on Saturday sent to jail to await the arrival of three mothers in-law, whose daughters he had married. The old darkey says he don't mind going to jail, but he asked Judge Kilbreth to "kecp dem mudders s-in-law away from him, sho."
 Travelling agent (to melancholy looking old gentleman )-"Don't you want to get domestic magaziney Old gentleman--~No, no, My wife is all the domestic magazine l need. She blows the whole house up every day"
 "Humble as I am," said bullying spouter to q mass meeting of the unterriied, q still remember that l am a fraction of this magnificent country" "You are indeed" said a bystander, "and vulgar one at that"
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
ALL SORTS.
The Nick of time-Old Nick.


 Ifyou are getting coal shute it. New York Herald.
 Plorna is being shaken before taken. .--St. Louis Journal.
 The drill masters ditty-"The Girl (eyes left) Behind Me-
 Sere and yellow leaves are natural enough on the elder trees.
 Can't epidemics be stopped by epicures?-W Whitehall Times.
 The first signs of mustache are a little down on the mouth.
 Late news from China--A Chicago crockcry dealer has gone to smash.
 The trouble with Congress-Too smany men of many mines" there.
 The Christmas slipper for single clergymen is now in press. -Boston Post.
 Suggestion to bill-posters-R Rome was not billed in a day.-New York Commercial.
 Undue infuence-paying man his bribe before the appointed time. Boston Post.
 The sweet singer of Michigan, ac- cording to the Graphic, oils her halr with poem aid.
 The only game known among the Esquimaux is old sledge. e.-Bridge- port Standard.
 A calla-lily is not a lily. But still folks will continue to call a calla lily lily.-Boston Advertiser.
 Boneless codfish are the latest luxury. It reminds us oi gooi many aristocratic young men.
 .Led Astray'-The bullet that killed the target marker, forty paces away.-Philadelphla Bulletin.
 Never put off until to morrow what you can get some one else to do to- day.-New Orleans Picayune.
 A suicide by use of the pistol is an attempt to solve the problem of life by trigger. r.nometry. IN. Q. Pie ayune.
 "Another Ashtabula horror" ex- claimed an old lady, as she read in the paper "the Fall of Kars. Low ell Courier.
 Josh Billings says: "There is no man who needs so hutch watch ing az the man who iz always watch ing some one else"
 How sweet to the Republicans would be tho breath of sharon s dewy rose in the Senate Chamber New York Telegraph.
 Bib-"Ah, hear you have taken to outdoor pursuits" Ib--"fes, Eve heen sheriff for month. - Courier-J Journal.
 "The East beats the West in the horse race" But the West will beat the East in the human race.-- Cincinnati Saturday Night.
 Motto for the Richmond merchant, as he paddles his little canoe Goods taken from the flood lead on to fortune. New York Telegram.
 A Massachusetts man is "on his way to Florida in buggy" This may mean that he has taken a berth in sleeping car.-Worcester Press
 Weary person on evening visit "Aw, m inst out of a sick bed. Terrible boy: Say, MT. Johnson, what ails yer bed?"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
Why Some People are Poor.

Silver spoons are used to scrape kettles.
 Coffee, tea, pepper and spices are left to stand open and lose their strength.
 Potatoes in the cellar grow, and sprouts are not removed, until the potatoes become worthless.
 Brooms are never hung up and are soon spoiled.
 Nice handled knives are thrown into hot water.
 The flour is sifted in a wasteful manner, and tEe bread pan is left with the dough sucking to it.
 Clothes are left on the line to whip to pieces in the wind.
 Tubs and barrels are left in the sun to dry and fall apart.
 Dried fruits are not taken care of in season and become wormy.
 Rags, string and paper are thrown into the fire. Pork spells for want of salt, and beef because the brine wants scald- ing.
 Bits of meat, vegetables, bread anu cold buildings are thrown away when they might be warmed, steam ed and served as good as new.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
rIrTu JUp1cIAL pIsrRIcT.

Composed of the counties of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Franklin, and Conway. Yell County, at Danyillc, 2d Monday in February and August.
 Conway County, 3d Monday after the 2d Monday in February and August. l. Pope County, 4th Monday of March and September.
 Johnson County, 3d Monday after the 4th Monday in March and September. Franklin County, 9th Monday after 4th Monday in March and September. Circuit Judge w. w. MANSFlELD' Pros. Atty .J. r. BY FRS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

Of sixty words which make up the Lords Prayer, only five are not Saxon.
 It is stated that ten members of the United States Senate are print CTS by trade.
 To sensitive yovng man few places contain more solemnity to the square inch than cotton factory.
 Since the death of Senator Mor- ton and the illness of Senator Blaine, the Democrats are gaining the as tendency in the United States Sen ate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
NO. 45.

come in Bulgaria. The Turks and Russians lam each other, and the correspondents do the lyin'.--W or ccster Press.
 No minister who smokes can roW be admitted to a Methodist pulpit ] 2 Tennessec. This is novel way 10 weed out the clergy.--New 1ofk Commercial.
 Nine men out of ten, when yoH run against them in the dark, VII say Hello. The other one will uttef the first syllable and leave you to complete the word.
 Very poor styles of coats--Opium habits.--New York Comic Adyer- tiser. True, true And yet how many are given to laudin' lem !-- Norristown Herald.
 The P. I. man thinks it worth while to mention that .'A Geor9ia bride is eleven years old" Poohl we know oue twice that old.--Phila- delphia Bulletin.
 District Visitor (bIandly): Well, dame, and how do you find things now?.' Crusty old cottager: "How do I find things? Why by looking arter em, to be sure.'
 Our modest young men VII breathe easier when some ingenious chap invents a turkey carving con trivance that works with a crank like an apple parer Worcester Press.
 A play called The Colorado Beetle has been put upon Che stage in Eng land. It ought to run pretty well. Now won't somebody bring out Grass.opera. New York Comic Ad- vertiser.
 Ben Butler, of Massachusetts, al- ways pairs of with ". Ii. Baker, of New York, as Ben goes in for the eternal fitness of things; Butler and Baker (Unfortunately both are Re publicans, but the item can't be spoiled for trivial thing like that,)
 My dear" asked Mrs. J. of her husband, on coming home from church the other day, "what was the sweetest thing you saw in bonnets?" "The ladies faces was the bland reply.
 A Racine girl baby has just been born into the world with seven fin {, gers on each hand.--Philadelph Chronicle. Won't she make the piano of the future sick. ?--Easton Free Press.
 "Whenever you're out of anything let me know" said a gentleman to a poor Chinaman he had been helping. A few days later the Chinaman sent hlm word he was out of town.--New York Comic Advertiser.
 "That Toothbrush of Mine" is the latest novelty.--Camden Post It fairly bristles with interest.--New York Comic Advertiser. 1t is in every one's mouth, already. Insee1- dentally l. Philadelphia Bulletin.
 "Three strikes !--outw cried tho bank clerk, and with his Ulster on hls back and "dish brim" on his head, he was out on the sidewalk in less than five seconds after the Gus tom House clock had struck three. London (Ont. Advertiser.
 North Carolina has been trying to produce a Borgia, but she is fail ure. She poisoned three persons, and then went into the millinery business. Free Press. The tartar State is the right place for such feminine turpentude to pitch itself.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

OFFICERS OF THE ARKANSAS lMMiGRA-
 TIoN SOCIETY:
 T. B. MILLS, Little Rock, President. < JESSIE TURNER, Van Burei, Vice President.
 J. DARDEN, Little Rock, Recor- ding Secretary. W. A. WEBBFR, Little Rock, Cor responding Secretary. E. A. WARREN, Prescott, Assistant Corresponding Secretary. J. F.. BAITENFIELD, Russeliville, Assistant Correspond lg Secretary. LOGAN II. ROOTS, Little Rock, Treasurer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
ADVERTISING RATES.

T,yds or communications of a personal char act,r if admissible at all, double the usual rates and strictly in advance.
 Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed f,ur lines, free; over four twenty cents per line advertisements inserted at S1 per square for first insertion. and 50 cents each subsequent insertion.
 For advertisements inserted in the Special Notice column. or n reading matter, 20 cents per line will be charged.
 Announcing candidates for state and Dis ,ri,t ofces SlO: County ofiiees, S5; for Corpora tion. $2. 50; and mus be paid in advance.
 All circulars Of candidates and other matter intended for personal bcneht Will Da chargcd for al 2D cents line.
 Transient advertisements, where the parties are not known or to not give references must he paid for in advance. Ten lines or less con stitutc square.
 advertisements not marked with the number of insertions desired will he charged for at the regular rates until ordered out.
 The DEMocR AT has the largest circulation of any uaper in the state, outside of Little Rock, and is not surpassed by any other paper in the Southwest being circulated m nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read . by an intelligent, enterprisins people.
 The DEMocpA is .hc best advertising sheet in the State, Its extensive circulation in the Southwest among the planters, merchants ana business men, renders it especiaiiy ueslrapie to those who wish to reach the general and snbstantal public by advertising their respec- five business and interests.
 TERMS:
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 Single copy, cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH On Main Street. Services every third and fourth Sundays at Il a'clock a. m. All are invited.
 Rev. J. ID. BOONE, Pastor. BAPTIST CHURCH--On Main Street. Services every second Sabbath. All are invited to attend.
 Rev. G. W. REEVES, Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH South-every First Sabbath. All are invited to at- tend. Rev. W. II. CORLET, Pastor .as METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcH.--Ey- cry first and third Sabbath in each month at II o'clock a. m., and at 71a o'clock D. m. All are invited.
 D. II. UPCHUECll, Pastor. SUNDAY SCHOOL at the Presbyterian Church every Sabbath at 9 o'clock a. m. All children and parents are re . speetfuly invited to attend.
 k. J. WILSON, Supt.
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CITY OFFICERS.

POPE COUNTY IMMIGRATION SOCIETY. President-Dr. G. w. Harkey. Vice President-James Potts. Secretary-Robt. B. Wilson.
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DTR RECToHY-
STATE OFFICERS.

Governor ......a... ". R. MILLER. secretary of State E. B. BEA VERS. Auditor .JNO. CRAWFORD. 4rreasurer . T. J. CHURCHILL. Atty General W. F. HENDERSON. Com'r State Lands J. N. SMITH EE. Adiutant General l. NJ. P0MEROI
 SUPREME CouaT:
 Chief Justice E II. ENGLISH. Associates ". NJ. HARRISON,
 DAVID WALKER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
RUssELLvILLE, POPE COUNTY, ARKANSAS. THURSDAY.
The Wife and the Home.

Wife means weaver. You must be housewives or honsemoths, re- member that. In the deep sense, you must either weave mems for tuLes and embroider them or feed upon and bring them to decay. Whenever true wife comes, home is always around her. The stars may he over her head; tue glow worm in the night cold grass may be the fire at her feet but home is where she is, and, for noble woman, 1t stretches around her better than houses ceiled with cedar or painted vermillion, shedding it's quiet light far for those who else are homeless. This 1 believe to be woman's true place and power-John Ruskin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

This is sn off year op heads in Constantlnople.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
A Quaker wrote to a watchmake

A Quaker wrote to a watchmaker, q hereby send thee my pocket clock, which standeth in need of thy friendly correction. The last time 1t was at thy friendly school it was in no way benefited or profited thereby, for I perceive by the index ot its mlnd that it is liar, and the truth is not in it. Purge it, there fore, I beseech thee, and correct it from the error of it's ways, and show it the path wherein it should go; and when thou layest thy correcting hand upon it, see that it be without passion, lest thou shouldst drive 1t to distraction; and when thou seest it conformable to the above mention- ed rules, send it home to ne with q just and tue bill drawn out in the spirit of moderation, and l will re- init it to thee in root of all evil"
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
popE COURT CALENDAR.

County Court: First Monday in January, April, July and October.
 On the First Monday in October, each year, the County Court, constr tuted of the County Judge and malor. ity of the Justices of the Peace shaii meet for the purpose of leyying county taxes and making appropriations Tor the expenses of the County.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

Weary person on evening visit; "Aw, m inst out of sick bed" Terrible boy: Say, Mr. Johnson, what ails yer bed?"-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13

A Massachusetts man is "on his way to Florida in buggy" This may mean that he has taken berth in sleeping car.-Worcester Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-12-13
CouNIY OFFICERS.

FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. Senator CHAS. F.. TOBEY.
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 A P0WerfuI Teacher.

MEMBER OF THE CONGREGATION.
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News tt|,C s.

H,,,tH or iAr"H :. WuTAIE.-N,
3 !,'-rct - learn t.: ~" r;"Ijn. IN IN ~
.t.>l.. ~ his r~r5i'cC,""n ne Ii tIu, in III
! county. or Mr.. }. l.. better known Il,
Lewis WoInick. lie was one Of the old
est men in the county and one of lis car
lest settlers. 1t will be remembers,
that several Years ago we published Il con.
trihution of his recollection of Butler
over fifty Years ago. Mr.. Womack, prior
10 the results of the late war. waSa wcla-
thy planter, of fine intelligence and well
fitted for public position; but his tastes
were for domestic life, in which he dis
pcnScd IL generous hospitality and the
cultivated charms of Social.iifc. lie was,
when wealthy, the liberal friend of the
poor and needy, and even with means
greatly reduced he never failed to respond
to their calls. His wife, who was former
ly 4 Miss thilcs, Of .Abhevillc. South Car
dina, survives him.-Grecnrlc -Iid-
jumu -1drertiScr.
Mrs. l. u. WithcrSIoon. Of Yorkvillc.
mother of the present State Senator from
that county, died on Monday evening aE-
ter a ]protracled illness. She was the
mother-in-law of the Bcv. II. II. Dickson
whose death We reported last week. This
eStimahlc old lady was greatly eudcared
to all who knew her, and had attained the
ripe aye of three score and ten.
The Peoples and the Safeguard Life
Insurance Companies. Of Philadelphia,
are burst bubbles. The Peoples ''as-
sets" conSistSd solely on Il mortgage of
$50 on mythical property, and Sl00,nU0 i'll
the stock OF 4 Manufacturing company
that had no existence. The Safeguards
only property was some forged bonds o!
4 railroad company.
The Catholics Of the entire world
wherever their religion has 4 toothold,
will celebrate the list of May as Il day of
general rejoicing. 1t will be the 1iitlcth
anniversary Of the ~Episcopatc Plus IN;
Eth Of Sune following, which
will likewise be observed as Il great day
by the Roman Chuch, will be The 3lst
of his pontiiicatc. The latter event
is one aS vet uulleard Of in the annals Of
Catholicism.
The President has appointed Fred
Douglas, negro, Marshal of the District OF
Columbia. His appointment WAS con-
lirlncd by the Senate. He has given
bond and entered on the duties OF his
office. lie will stand by the Presidents
wife at lcvec's and introduce the guests.
The residence Of Mrs. Thornwcll, Of
Yolkville, widow of the great DR.. Thorn
we'll, deceased, WAS burned on Monday.
Whether the fire was inccndiary or acct.
dental, our information does not state.
Stonc, nominated for District Attorney
for South Carolina, was not confirmed,
there being a general belief that he was
unfit for the place.
There are said to be only twenty en-
Notwithstanding Jefferson Davis
and Robert Toumbs-whosc disabilities
have not been removed.
Prof. Perry has gone to Abbevillc, and
the consequence is that paper, pens and
ink have advanced in price. Abbevil-
are learning t. writc.-NcWbc.7y
Hrald.
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Tribute of Respect.

At the regular meeting of the Ladies' Sew
ing society, held March 10th, 1871, the follow
Ing fesolutionS were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, Almighty God. in his all wise
providence, has been pleased by a sudden and
uncNpccrcd death to remove from our midst.
.Mrs.' Sarah A.. Millwec, the loved and hon
ored President. of the Ladies Sewing Society
OF the Presbyterian church OF Greenwood, 5.
c.; therefore be 1t,
Res0irrd, list. That we rs members OF the
said society, do deeply, and sincerely depl0rc
our loss In the death OF Mrs. 'Millwce, the
very efficient and highly respected President
of our society.
Rcyolrrti, I'd. That we bow in unfcigned sub
mission to the will OF our Heavenly Father
and say 1T is the Lord, let him do what
seemcth him good"
Rrsotrfd, 3rd. That we do most sincerely
and truly sympathise with the members ol
the sorely bereaved family, of our deceased
President; and pray that God would comfort
their hearts, and give their entire resignation
to his holy will.
Rcsolrpd. ith. That the preamble and rcsolu-
ton as now adopted, be recorded in our Sec
rctary's book, by our Secretary and II blank
page be dedicated to her memory that a.copy
Of the same be presented to the ailiictcd1am
lily; and that they be published In the cuun'
~ papc:s, and the anderson Intetiycncer.