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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
WHICH?

We want to suppose case. So suppose we let A. represent per
 son, or firm, or corporation who holds claim against us repre- senting debt which we have honestly and lawfully contracted, and for which we have received full and honest consideration; and we will also suppose that A. holds q claim againss us represen- tang a debt contracted by tue bad faith of our agent, for which we have never received any consider ation, and which equity would at once brand as unjust and devoid of any binding merit. Suppose then that B holds other claims against Us representing a large indebtedness against us created by the criminal collusion of our agent and the holders-created without ever having brought us any benefit or consideration, pc cuniary or otherwise, and bought up at mere nominal figures by the aforesaid B. Again suppose c holds yet other claims against us representing still another class of indebtedness, large in amount, but similar and like unto the claims held by B in character and manner of contraction and pro. cnrement, only worse, if possible, from the fact that the conditions upon which the evidences of such indebtedness were issued by us, were never complied with. Sup. pose that the total ol all these was so large and embarrassing that there could be no hope for us to meet even the interest there
 on. Now, which would be the
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned as administrator of the estate of A. Wick, deceased, dated the 22d day of December, 1876, and all peIson having claims against the estate of said A. Wick, are required to exhibit the same to said administrator properly authen- ticated within one year after the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any beneht in the estate of said A. Wick, and if said claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of said letters they will be forever barred and pre- cluded from any benefit from said estate. This l6th January, 1877.
 WM. 1. HARKEY,
 Administrator of the estate of A. Wick, deceased. Jan. lS-6w.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
NEW FINANCE BOARD.

On Wednesday, the Eth inst, the legislature went into an elec- tion for members of the Board of Finance. The result was the election of Judge U. NJ. Rose and Col. B, r. Danley, q consumation upon which the people of Arkan sas are certainly to be congratu- lated Than Judge Rose and Col. Danley there are no other two ;itlzens of the State better known. Than them there are none others in whose honesty, ill tegrity and ability the people re- pose greater confidence. The Genefal Assembly has done well to ma1e such an excellent selec- ton,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
THE ELECTORAL COMMIS.
 SION.

The decision of the electoral commission in tAe case of the first State referred to that tribu- -Florlda-has been given, and to say that the hopes of the country which were that we would have a fair, impartial solution of the presidential question by this body, are threatened with disap- pointment by the decision in the Florida case, is but to tell a sim ple. painful truth. After the high expectations which had been born into life by the crea tion of the electoral commission and the full degree of confidence with which the country had look ed to it for exact and full justice, the humiliation and disappoint- ment of beng compelled to be- hold only partisan machine af- ter all Is demoralizlng and de- structlve of all confidence.
 The first question before the tribunal was as to the character of the evidence which they would receive. This point was decided by strict party vote in favor of receiving and considering ohly such papers and documents as smight be submitted by the Presi' dent of the Senate. After full and exhausted arguments by the counsel the electoral vote Of Flor ida was given to Hayes by the same party vote of eight against seven. Thus is the first step in the new procedure taken, and by this we judge of what will follow. Louisiana and Oregon yet remain as disputed States, and although in the former the evidences oi infamy, fraud and unlawful pro. cedure on the part of the return ing board are plain and over whelming, there is little to be ex- pected from commission where there are eight republicans against seven democrats. Eight beats seven.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
;. POPE CO.,. ARK. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15 1877

to refuse to pay any part of it, and thereby blight the good name and impair the credit of the state, we are willing to consent to an agreement to be made by the holders of the States bonds among themselves to pay to them as they may determine sum not to exceed the legal, binding and just debt of the State.
 AND WHEREAS, We believe that the creditors of the State, who have just claims, have the perfect right, without disparagement to the credit of the State, to com promise with those holding claims of doubtful validity, and to agree with them as they may think proper what portion or per cent age they shall receive upon their claims, so that the amount shall, in no wise, exceed the sum due by the State upon all bonds about which there can be no dispute. AND WHEREAS, We believe there is but one way to discharge legal debt, and that is to pay it in full or so much thereof as the holder may agree to receive as a satisfaction of his debt. And as we believe a fraudulent debt ought not to be paid, yet, if the holder of the undisputed debt agrees to take part ci his debt and give to the holder of the doubtful claim his proportion, it IS Of no concern to the people of the State other than itsa.yes the State from the odium of rapudiatIon.
 Therefore Be it Resolved by the Senate, the House of Repre- sentatives concurring herein: That propositions from the creditors of the State, looking to the reduction of the indebtedness of the State to or below the amount found, after careful exam ination by the proper authority, to be justly due from the State to its creditors, will be entertained by the people through their rep resentatives in the General As scmbly.
 ,. In case no amicable adjust ment can be made during the
 present session of the General Assembly, no step shall be taken toward making any arrangements
 in regard to an adjustment of the same, unless it be to authorize agents or commissioners to nego-
 tiate terms with the creditors of the State, to be considered at the next session of the General As sembly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
THF FINANCE PROBIEM.

Elsewhere we give our resders the full text of the Judkin' sleso- lution touching upon the much mooted question of our State if Iances.
 The basis for settlement of our indebtedness, as proposed II Senator JudkIn's resolution, will come nearer meeting the apprt bation of both of the two classcs who have discussed this matter one favoring the sealing process and the other favoring the fall payment of the valid claims and the total repudiatlon, if repudia- ton it can prop erly be termed, of the fraudulent claims, than anything which has yet been proposed.
 If a settlement could be affect d with the holders of the bonds of the state on the terms propos- ed in Mr. Judkin's resolution the State would be no worse off SO far as dollars anG cents are concerned than she would should the plan of repudiating the total amount of the fraudulent bonds prevail, for his resolution would necessi- tate sealing process which must reduce the amount to be pad to an amount equal to or below the amount of the bonds about which there is no question as to validity.
 If, therefore, it will be any ad- vantage to the honor and credit of our State to adopt this method, we can see no valid reason why all parties should not agree to the plan. We see perhaps one advan- tage in doing so, and that is this We would thereby escape the annoyance and disagreeableness of being harassed by the holders of the fraudulent evidences of in debtedness. We doubt very much, however, whether any such arrangement could be effected with our creditors, for the hold CTS of the valid bonds will not be likely to submit to such a large discount from their claims as would be necessary. We think the thing would fail just there. So far as right and justice is con cerned, we see nothing in the res olution which commends it to us; for if we come right down to the principle of the thing we believe justice and right would demand that the State should protect hon est creditors in full, even if she is put to a considerable amount ol trouble to repel illegal and fraud ulent claims. We have always doubted the wisdom of compro- mising between right and wrong although for self sake such a stel may sometimes appear to be good policy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
THE JCDKINS IsfsSOLU-
 TION.

The following is the text of Senator Judkins' resolution touch ing upon the Finance problem:
 WHEREAS, The State of Arkan. sas is hopelesslyin debt, and as is evident, the greater portion of the reputed indebtedness is fraudu. lent, and has been forced upon the people by designing lcgisla- tion, and of ofrighs ought not to be paid, yet, rather than be forced
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Valuable Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offers his farm, consisting of four hundred acres of good land, for sale. 200 acres of this is as fine land as there is on the Arkansas River, and 200 of it is first class upland-all laying in a block, and above overflow. so acres n a high state of cultivation. Good spring and fine well of water. Good steam gin and .grist mill in running order. Location s miles west of Russellville on Little Rock & Ft. Smith Rail- oad. Platform and side track at the gin. A bargain can be hai. Address ISAAC HADDOX,
 Haddoxburg, Pope Co.,, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
There is no Article Like it to
 Cleanse and Restore.

WooD's IMPROVED HAIR REsToRA- tive is unlike any other, and has no equal. The Improved has new veg etable tonic properties restores grey hair to a glossy, natural color; res torres faded, dry, harsh and falling hair; restores. dresses, gives yigor to the hair; restores Iialr to prema- tnrely bald heads; removes danG- ruff, humors, scaly eruptions; re- moves irritation, itching and scaly dryness. No article produces such wonderful effects. Try it. call for Woods Improved Hair Restorative, and don't be put off with any other article. Sold by all druggists ill this place and dealers everywhere Trade supplied at manufacturers prices by c. A. Cook Co.,. Chicago, Sole Agents for the United States, and Canadas, and by Collins Br"s., St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15

The Legislature should now set apart the last ten days of this session for the purpose of devis- ing and considering what further steps can be taken for the better protection and encouragement of Dog haisers. Wouldn't it be a good idea to offer q reward for sheel belts killed by hungry CUTS?
 The views expressed by the Star of Hope on the question of State indebtedness are sound to the core, and all the hIgh flown prating about the honor of the State and the disgrace of rcpudi- ation will not upset his present ment of the case.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
ADJUSTMENT OF THE
 STATE DEBT.

The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives has submitted one majority report and two minority reports in re- gard to the adjustment of the State debt.
 The majority report is signed by Fishback. Watson, Davis (of Pope), Davis (of Searcy), Eagle, MeKennon and Walker. This re- port dissents from the suggestion of the Governor that action should be deferred to await propositions from the holders of the State se- curities. The majority state that the just and legal indebtedness of the State amounts to four mill ion eight hundred thousand dol lars, almost half of which it is es- timated cannot be controlled by the New York bondholders, nor be compromised at less than par value. To put this and the ille- gal debt together and scale all alike would increase the State debt several million dollars above the amount justly and legallyowed. To such an arrangement the ma jority say they ca never consent. and they therefore recommend that the General Assembly do proceed at the earliest practicable day to notify the world that Ar kansas will pay every cent she honestly owes, but not dime of that which is unjust and fraudu- lent.
 The first minority report signed by Stubbs and Barnett dissents entirely from the majority, and comments the adoption of the suggestions contained in the Gov ernor's message and thinks that acceptance of such compromise as may be offered by holders of the State securities is the only salvation for the State. They be lieve that there are but two ways to extricate the state from her embarrassing fnanciaI condition, towit: first, by accepting a just and equitable compromise of. all the States indebtedness; and sec ond, by repudiation outright.
 A compromise, they say, would be honorable; repudiation would be utterly ruinous, and would not be final.
 The second minority report signed by representative Jacks, urges that Arkansas can lose lnothing, as the matter stands, lby letting her bonded debt "se-
 rerely alone;" and the report clos ts by offering the following reso, llltion: "Resolvcd, That it is mwisc and inexpedient for the
 pesent General Assembly to at tempt Q adjust the bonded in-
 debtedness of the State during
 tht present session"
 What action will finally be
 taken in the premises time only
 vii tell, for there seems to be
 much diversity of opinion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Administrator's Notice.

l will on the l7th day of Februa- ny A. D. 1877, in front of the store house of J. l.. Shinn in the town of Russellvillc in Pope county, Arkan- sas, and in obedience to an order of the Pope Probate court sell to the highest and best bidder for cash all the Pope county scrip belonging to the estate of w. II. Hickox deceased, amounting to about thirty-six hun dred dollars.
 ELIJAH KING,
 Adm'r de bonis non of the estate of ". 1T. lIickox, dec'd. l-3t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Speclal Notice.

The undersigned, proprietor of the Russellville Meat Market, will pay the highest market price for fat beeves, hogs or sheep delivered to him in Rasscllyille. Do not send your stock away to other markets, while you can get the same price for it at home. Call on or address,
 VIM. DACUS,
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Pay Your Taxes.

Kay 1Otlf lstNeS. Notice is hereby given that l will be at the several voting precincts in Pope county, Arkansas, at the fol- lowing times and places to-wit:- Illinois township 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th,
 5th days of Feb. 1877. Holly Bend, 7th and Sth. Wilson, 9th, 10th and l2th. Galley Rock, 18th and l4th. Gum Log 10th and l6th. Moreland, 17th and 10th. Griffin, 20th and 2lst. Liberty, 22d, 23d and 24th. independence, 26th. North Fork, 2Sth. Hickey, 2d and 3d days of March. Pilot Rock, 9th. Allen, 9th. Marin, Sth and 9th. Rayliss, 10th. Clark, 12th and 18th. Dover, the balance of the time, for purpose of collecting the taxes for the year 1876; also the delinquent taxes on personal property for the years 1872, '73 "A and 70. Given under my hand this Sth day of January, A. D. 1877.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Mules and Horses.

All persons wishing to purchase such stock can do so by applying to the undersigned one mile east of Russellville. I will sell low for cash or on time with note and ap- proved security. J. M. HARKEY.
 Jan. 25-tf.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
Look Here!

No mistake about this, all par Ses indebted to the firm of J. NJ. liar kep & Bro, can make settlement with them for twenty days and after this time they can settle with an officer. Come and see at once.
 Jan. 25-tf. J. Nj. HARKEY X BRO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15

Collector Pope County; Ek. N. B.-Those who do rot know the numbers oftheir land will please bring their last tax receipts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
CnUFAS! CnUFAS!

Seed Chufas for sale by J. It. DUKE, Nor ristown. Ark 50 cents per quart, s8.5O per peck, s6 co per half bushcl, SiG.00 per single bushel All orders accompanied by the cash promptly filled. 1 pint by mail for n1 1eu.a
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
We are sole agents in this State for

of which lowest N Y. prices payments prices We also keep large stock of Vn Guitars merchandise School Books, Miscellaneous B Wall Paper Piano Stools and Covers Old Pianos an, organs in exchange
 Aoents for Thomas Jet Black Ink (be in the world)
 KELLOGG X CO.,,
 Little Rock Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15
B. W. cLEAvER. J. D. RusHING. B. w. CLEANER & co. Carpenters, Builders.
 AND
 undertakcT9,

RUSSEi.LvILLE. ARKANSAS :. All work promptly attended to and
 satisfaction guaranteed.
 sW Shop Southwest corner of Main and River streets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-02-15

N NTLElhINV0 ~ tOsS Dcnckla Block, Little Rock, Ark
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-11
When to Make Pork.

Don't forget that warm weather is the time to
make pork. There is but little profit in feeding
hogs, 80 far as pork-making is concerned, when
the thermometer is down to zero. Remember
this fact, and commence feeding early. Hogs
that are to be marketed this year ought now to
be in fair condition, and shonld be fell unspar-
ingly from this time on until they are ready for
market. The great mass of West ern farmers re-
ly entirely upon our great staple, corn, for fat
tening food and certainly there is nothing that
equals it for this purpose. With large maj ORR
ty Of feeders, the growing crop is depended up-
on to fit the hogs now on hand for the market;
and, when this in the case, they should com.
mence just as soon as the corn is hard enough to
be of service. But when there is sufficient
quantity of old corn on hand, it will be found
more profitable to continue its use until the new
crop is thoroughly ripened. If the hogs tire of
il in its hard, dry FORM it will be found profta-
BILE to shell it from the cob, and then soak it
say about twelve hours-before feeding, for
few days, and then return to the dry corn. The
great secret of successful pork making lies in
keeping the appetite of the hog in good condi-
tion, then supplying it plentifnlly with corn,
and making your pork before the advent of cold
weathes.-Ndtional Lire Stock Journal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-11
Caring for stock,

A great loss is sustained by the average farm
er who sells his cattle in store condition, when
every feeder knows that animals pay better for
their keeping in the more advanced than in the
early stages of feeding IL store condition, they
should be fed sparingly at first, then gradually
increase the quantity of food, and since fatten-
ing cattle grow more fastidious in their tastes,
1t is desirable to keep the best hay, and feed to
tempt them in their latter days. Animals in
tended for breeding or for the dairy, bene-
fted by ordinary exercise, but if for the butch
or, the less motion the more fat. Exercise ac-
CELEBRATES the waste of the body; the harder .
horse is worked the more food he requires,
hence, in fattenng cattle, the quieter they are
kept the more increase is obtained from a given
quantity of food. All cattle require quantity
Of food containing woody fibre; its bulky nature
commingling with the more concentrated grains
and feed, seems to detain the whole mass suffic-
iently long in the stomach to be thoroughly act
cd upon and digested. Warmth, combined with
good ventilation, is highly important. 1t is
necessary to secure the latter requisite without
drafts, hence any openings should be at the
highest point, and the best results may be OBJ
tanned by an opening in the roof, divided verti-
cally into two parts the hot air rising and pass
ing out at one part, while the cold, pure air
pours down through the other. The barn should
be warm yet not SO close as to induce sweating,
which is weakening and otherwise injurious.
The idea that some farmers possess, that expos
ure to the cold renders young stock hardy, is o
fallacy.-Amerioan Caltipator.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-11
fur- the farmer.
COIN FODDER.

It is difficult matter to cure corn fodder
properly, that it Will store for Winter use.
The stalks retain their water with much peril
nacity, and when the material is piled, and the
circulation of air prevented, fermentation is apt
to set in, and mould usually appears. The fod-
der becomes mouldy.
the corn and stack it, and TO leave it thus in the
field, until dry enough to lay in thin layers, on
top Of the hay in the barn, or it may be stacked
by leaving an opening in the centre OF the STACK,
and when of sufficient height, may be covered by
thatchins, or by . rude shelter of boards ~
II but slightly mouldy, the cows relish q, and
Il does not seem TO do them any harm. 1t Is not
we'll, however, to calculate on having this
'mould, because il We attempt to have some, we
shall obtain too much. The best we can do, We
do get some aud as long as we cannot help our
selves, we are willing to lie comforted by the
thought that the little We have is rather bene-
fetal than otherwise. One thing is quite GER
tain. mould is better than ferme ntation. Hence,
when storing, keep the fodder in thin layers, 80
the air may have all the access that our space
for storage viii admit of.
Corn fodder is q valuable feed, and if used in
connection with ntrogenons food, cotton
seed meal gives results which admit of very "a
yorable comparison with those produced from
good hay, using the prices of each as basis of
comparison. We consider fodder, of the
kind and curing that advocate, worth sixty
Der cent. as much IS hay, weight for weight. As
we fed our cows exclusively on corn fodder and
Hungarian grass, last Winter, that is for the fod
der ration, we think our opinion is justified by
experieuce.-Scientifc Farmer.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-10-11
RepeIIing Grain weeviI.

In answer to inquiry, would say that the on
~ way to be rid of weevil is to keep grain in a
clean place, and to spread ont until thoroughly
cured, so as to avoid heating. 1t is very diff
cult to clean a place where weevl has been
prevalent, rs they aud other grain pests hide in
the cracks and seams of the bin, and no cold of
Winter will certainly kill them. The germ of
the weevl is often in grain that to all appear
ance Is perfectly sound, and only awaits n suita-
bic amount Of moisture and heat to develop. In
grain houses our only remedy, when we have a
lot of infested grain, is to screen frequently and
try to keep it cool till Winter. / know of moth
ing to kill weevil in grain that will not recon-
mend storing in a new place, far enough from
where the infested grain was kept, to prevent
them crawling to it. 1 have often put weevil
the floor at some distance from pile of grain,
and they would make bee line for the next lot
never go away from it. They will sometimes
fly, when in the hot sun, but not often. l once
made n test by taking about pint of sound
wheat from boat load, in which could find no
indication of weevil, and after sitting it very
thoroughly in a coarse hand-seve, put it in
glass jar and scaled it tight. In few weeks it
was alive with large and small weevls 1.-TWO
kinds) and they lived for more than year in
this tight jar. This was a season when there
was great deal of wheat troubled with weeyil.
Ordinarily, when grain is dry and cool, the wee
wills do not injure it. The surest way to keep
grain, after it is dry and very thoroughly clean
cd, is to keep It in a dark place.-H. III. L., in
Country Gentleman.