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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14
WEDNESDAY,, June 6.


 Our first days session has been a harmonious and pleasant one. The reports of the officers of the Associa. tion have been received and approv ed. The able address of the Presl- dent was read at the morning ses- sion and its various recommenda- tions referred to appropriate com mittees. The Association Historian, Hon. J. N. Smithee, treated the af- ternoon meeting to a continuation of the history of the State Press, com mencing where he left off last year and continuing it up to the first of the present month. The task of col lectlng the vast amount of informa- tion contained in this history has been no small one, and Col. Smithee will have the thanks of every news paper man in the State for his un- tiring zeal in this work.
 In the evening the members of the Association and the citizens of Fort Smith assembled at Adelaide Hall to listen to the Address of Welcome, by Fort Smiths honored citizen, Ben, T. Duvall, Esq, the response
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FRIDAY, June 8.

FRIDAY, June $.
 Notwithstanding the late hours kept by ye editors last night, all hands were promptly in their seats this morning ready for business. Late hours, you know, are part of the editorial life, SO no matter how little sleep the newspaper man may get he is always expected to be a wide awake and lively fellow. But little business, other than the dis cussion of the matter of personal and abusive journalism was done at the forenoon session. At ten o'clock the meeting took recess for the purpose of visiting the public schools of the city. We were de lighted to see that the full roll of members joined ln the visit. It shows that the newspaper men of Arkansas are right and sound on the question of education and com mon schools. It shows that they are awake to the interests of the people, and that they feel deep ln terest in the common schools as one of the great instrumentalities by which the condition of the masses are to be bettered. The visit to the schools was a pleasing incident to the whole of us, and we felt it to be quite a treat. The visitors were well pleased with their visit and the opinion was universal that Fort Smith has very superior schools and most excellent school officers. Su- perintendent Roots has certainly given the public schools of that place great excellence and efficiency. Would that all school officers and teachers would do as well their work as Mir. Roots and his corps of teach CTS have done at Fort Smith.
 In the afternoon many resolutions of thanks were adopted, expressing the gratefulness of the members of the Arkansas Press Association to all who had extended courtesies and favors to that body. The election of officers was then gone into, with the following effect:
 J. H. Sparks of the Ft smith Herald was reelected President; Mir. c. c. Newman of the Pine Bluff Press was reelected Vice President; Mir. Jacob Frolich of the White County Record and James F.. Bat tenfeld of the Russellville DEMOCRAT were reelected respectively to the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. Prof. James Mitchell, of the Gazette was chosen orator to deliver the next annual address; Mir. James Torrans was selected as poet; Mir. Wm. Quecnshury was also invited
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14
ATKINS INCIDENTS.

Harvest.
 Clear and cool.
 -WANTED.-P by W. II. c. D.. Winn.
 -One bale of cotton in town last week.
 The boys are still enjoying the muddy waters of White Oak.
 Quite an interesting Sunday School last sabbath. Etghty-six in attend ance.
 Col. R. A. Dowdle and family are on visit to relatives and friends in our burg"
 Tom Halliburton has been promot- cd. He now leads the 3-meal singing class. Ahem, sing; Bro. Bejach will please lead: -sGrasshopper sitting on sweet potato vine, &c.
 We forgot to inform the Conway boys why Will II. NJ. didn't honor their excursion train with his presence, and we are not yet quite sure why 1t was 'thusly," but think it was because he had such a nice chance to have ''the U parlor all to himself as Tommy was going to Russellville.
 Tying loaded cans to stray dogs and, cats is the favorite amusement among the Atkinsites, especially so with the NJ. D's, leaving out marble playing with Dr. Potts, which of course k par eXcellepce, with him, THE amuse- ment. Next to loaded can d pair of pill bags is the horrifying sight that trendless ''dorgs'' and cats behold. We imagine an epidemic of some kind would be hailed with joy by them (dogs and cats.)
 Atkins the ''Future Great" of the l.. R. X r. $. R. W. is still on the i'm yproye. The sound of the hammer IS never still. We have several buildings m course of construction besides many more in prospective. Among the buildings now being put up we would especially mention the residence of Mrs. Gregory which will be an orna- ment to that part of the town. Rev. lhos. J. Reynolds is also erecting a new and elegant residence in west Atkins" MT. Mccullough, our worthy Mayor is building a new blacksmith and wagon shop, at No. 3l, Railway Ave, where he proposes to turn out work by the wholesale and first-class quality.
 -Dr. Potts has thrown "physic to the dogs and is now practicing for ? the championship at marble playing Such iS the supposition; at any rate he has exchanged his pill bags for bag or marbles and may he seen daily with ms pocket full of marbles banterine iIe little fellows for game. As tc hiS proficiency we cant speak, Per ln.apS little Harry can tell. By the way Ilttle Harry seems to be quite fasci' Halng little fellow from the way pr t"lls and Tom In. has taken to him hay be he is better marble player tlan the rest something. An! me lhe way to - bliss is surely cir euitous one. A. 3-M. NJ.
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MR. EDITOR: I notice in the last weeks DEMOCRAT that you offered an excuse to the Conway excursionists a 1d others, for our town not giving their party more cordial reception on the Sabbath of June 3d.
 I think you failed to give the correct reason. | have eonversed with several on the subject, both Christians and non-professors, and all express them selves that it was an imposition upon our town, for any excursion party to come here and spend the Sabbath in the way of picnic, jollification and amusement as is generally expected on such occasions. The citizens of Rus sellville are a chu-ch-going people. Let who will preach, her houses of worship are filled full. At the hour this excursion party arrived there could have been found l50 children and young people in the Sabbath School studying the word of God-that word teaches us to remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy; and how can 1t be kept holy when it is spent as holii- day in sport and amusement. The les sons we have been studying for the last quarter tell us how kiogs and Ma ton were destroyed for openly violat- ing Gods laws. And the God of those Nations, is our God to-day, and He has commanded us to keep His Sabbath days holy. Russellville is one of the auieiest towns on the Sabbath that we ever lived in, and it is to be hoped that she may be permitted to enjoy her Sab baths in quiet and rest.
 We think the true reason the excur- sionists were not received with more attention is, our people don't believe in Sunday excursions. NJ. B. RoYs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14

To those who are suffering from general weak 1ess we would recom- mend the Home Stomach Bitters, as they possess those properties so necessary to regain health and strength.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14
Farmers! Save Your Fruit!

The Zimmerman Dryer excels all other modes of drying fruit. It is cheap and durable, and fruit drcd by this process Is worth 50 per cent. more than sun-dried fruit.
 For sale by E. II. SIiINN, Agent at the big brick tore. Call and see 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14
 Estray Notice.
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 County of Pope,

County of Pope, !
 We k c Berryinrn, w J Bergman and J Tate, three citizens of the state and county aforesaid, and householders therein; having thereto been appointed by w. w. Wairaven, a Justice of the Peace of said County, have this day valued a certain bark brown mare, shown to Us by J. $. Ludwick as an estray. sad mare IS snp,osed to be i3gs hands high, with gear marks. and a few white hairs in her face. shod before, and lame in right fore Foot; we do value the said mare at s2J. btay 70 lSss
 R. c. Bergman W. ]. Boryman, A. J. Tate, Appraisers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14
NEWS ITEMS FROM DOVER.

A writer in a cyclopcdia to which l I"'V access, says that among the hlgh- " cultivated classes in England, ''the weather is not regarded as-an elegant sNhlect oi conversation; yet he grace
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14

to prepare poem to be read before the next meeting of the Association. Mr. Q. is an old newspaper man, q pungent, spicy writer, and fully com potent to get up something good. It was also resolved to invite some Arkansas lady of well known ability to prepare a poem for next year.
 The selection of the place for next years meeting was the last business transacted. After a spirited contest between Little Rock, Hot Springs, Philadelphia, Forrest City, and Hcl- ena, the race was finally won by Hot Springs. President Sparks then announced that all the business hav- ing been transacted for which the Association met he would adjourn the meeting until the first Wednes- day in June 1878, at which time it would convene at Hot Springs. And thus closed the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Press As sociation, after a session of perfect harmony, good feeling and pleasant discussion of matters relating to the profession. The number present ex- ceeled any former meeting and we know full we'll that not 9. member of the press who attended went away without realizing that it was well for him to be there.
 During our stay we have been onncihlv improsSed with the ppnpr- ous hospitality of the good people of Ft. Smith. The kind hostess of the City Hotel, Mrs. Dodson, and her daughters have our kindest thanks for their many acts of kindness, and we trust fortune may ever smile upon them.
 To Capt. A. s. Fowler and his most estimable lady we are also es- pecially indebted for their warm hearted kindness, and for hospltable courtesies extended to us. May life ever be bright and full of pleas ant things for them, and if ever their lot should be cast among strangers may they find the same kind hospi- tality extended to them, which they themselves know so we'll how to dis pense.
 We would also return thanks to Col. Roots and MT. John Vaughn, two of Ft. Smiths most whole souled citizens for efforts to make us feel at home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-06-14

by HrOf. James Mlbcncli, Of Jhc Gazette. and the Annual Addless and Poem by the Orator and Poet of the Association. The occasion af forded rich literary treat to the overHowing house. The Address of Welcome was beautiful, and the warm hearted welcome so ably ex- pressed, made each toiling editor present feel that he was more than compensated for all his tolls and trials in newspaper life. The ere sponsc by Prof. Mitchell, was just such happy rejoinder as that dis tinguished gentleman knows so well how to make.
 The oration of Col. James R. Pet tigrew came next, and the many good things said by him were greet ed by frequent applause. The poem by James. s. Holmes of the Camden Beacon, was then read by Mir. W. l.. Morris, of the Forrest City Times, the poet himself not being in at tendance at this years meeting of the Association. :.
 The intervals between these exer- cises were occupied by the City Band, which discoursed several pieces of music in excellent style.
 The evenings exercises were at tended by crowded house of beau tiful women and brave men, and also by the entire press gang.
 THURSDAY, June '.
 The addition of some eight or ten more members of the Press who ar rived last night and were promptly on hand this morning gives us the largest body of Arkansas newspaper men that has ever met in the State the roll embracing nearly 90 names who answered roll-call. The days session has been devoted to the dis cussion of business matters pertain ing to the we'll being of the State Press.
 A very kind invitation to attend grand ball and supper given in hoRor of the State Press was recelv- ed, and tonight the average Arkan sas editor has been dazzled by an asscmblage of beauty of which Fort Smith may we'll feel proud, for more beautiful women, handsome forms, and graceful ease we have never yet beheld. It would be useless for us to attempt description of the lovely dresses worn on this occasion. The taste displayed told of a refinement and cultivation of the highest order The dancing was kept up until IF o'clock with a full floor, when supper was announced and the gathering invited to partake thereof. Repair ing to the refreshmcnt rooms the tables were found spread with unex ceptional taste, and supplied with z bounteous repast of light refresh |
 ments. After partaking of refresh ments the may dance was continued and at the wee small hours of morn when we left the festive hall, the merry dance still went on.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
FOREIGN NOTES,

Captain Adams, the master of the British
whaler Arctic, has breHght home with him to
thirty eight years old, who has for years begged
to be taken to England His object In coming to
Dundee is to get, during the coming winter,
knowledge that may be OF benefit to the tribe Of
The Board Of Physicians Of the Neapolitsn
Hospital for incursb1es have determined to build
hosp. n the spssI Of lying be-
The yapor that rises from the crater has been
found 70 be charged not only with sulphur but
sons suffering from lung diseases have been
restored to health by inhaling this vapor for .
There ne. in Berlin, fey days ago, a German
look after the moors and and marshes Of Ger
many. They resolved to establish an expert.
NEXT year. drew MP pi.n for Obtaining stspis.
rangements for the complete canslilation Of the
the commission will include the whole Of Ger
many. 4 .T .H $50
The Independence Beige says: "In garden At
BilianSourt may Ss seen at The present moment men
eTtraordnar in this, but the stock Of the tree e
cherry, on which has been grated the apple
q sSds. RSppn shs hs
the sanfe form and nearly the ssms color, but It's
taste is that of apple and 1t contains pips In
nOmsnon were yesterday submitted to our In
spection. 1t must be . real curiosity, for It is
generally thong ht impossible to graft pip bear
ing fruit on the stock OF tree bearing stonU-
fruit.n
An official inquiry into the results of gymnsstic
exercises has recently been instituted ct mill
tary gymnastic school In France. The results of
the inquiry, which extended over . period Of six
months, established, /, that the muscular force
Is increased, on the aysrage 10 to II per cent and
occasionAlly from Is to 80 per cent, while the
force has, as We might expect, tendency to be-
come equal on both sides Of the body; 3, that the
capacity Of the chest ID increased BY SIXTH 1t
increased from to per cent, and occasionally
from 10 TO IL per cent, while the bulk Of the body
lined to the muscular system. The increase Of
muscular force was generally confined to the drst
three months Of the course. During the last half
the dynsnomster gave positive indication OF the
necessity Of moderattng or suspending the exer-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
Exploration Of the Desert Of Sahara.

The Desert of Sahara continues to attract
great interest in France. At 8 recent meeting OF
the French Geographical Society 1t was inti-
mated by the President, M. Matte Brun, that the
Council General Of the Seine had voted the sum
Of, 1,6o0 francs to assist n. Largeau In his ex-
plorstions Of the Sahara NJ. Largeau LEFT on
November 10 for Algiers, whence he will proceed
to-Constantins, Tugeurth and Central Sahara.
The subscription on his behalf is proceeding. The
Geographical Council Of Lyons has voted small
subsidy Of go, and the Municipal Council of
Lyons will send him within 0 few days consd-
cradle donation. M Mslidin, q rich landed gen.
tlsmsn, has offered to the society to maintain
during one year any traveller approved BY the
soefety. The offer was accepted with thanks. On
December 20 the general secretary delivered
lecture on .The Progress Of Geography During
1870" and on the following day the annual ban.
duet took Mace at the Grand Hotel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
An Honest Boy.

The Detroit Free Press tells the following story
about "a good boy.' '"He was standing at ths
corner OF Campau and Jefferson avenues when .
policeman came along, and pointing to q box at
his FEET, .thD good boy said The farmer who lost
that OF his sleigh will feel awful bad. s'pose
you'll take il to the station, won't your You
are an honest boy replied the officer. Some
boys would have lugRed that box of home. Yes,
IN take 1t to the station It was . stout boz,
Weighing over eighty pounds, and when the ON.
aehed. Some said Il was butter, and some said
cheese, and 90 1t was opened. The contents were
cobble. stones. The oficer ran all the way back,
without any luck. The g. b. knew his business
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
Hiraer KduC.tiou OF WOMEN.

! The wife Of e1-9overnor Clafin, of Massachu-
setts, with several, other ladies of Boston, has
formed . society for the promotion Of the higher
education Of women. Monthly parior meetings
are to be held, with addresses, essays, foreign
that needy students In the Boston University be
aided by loans and gifts, and that perpetual
scholarships, fsllowshfps, travelling felloWships
and fellowships for original research be founded,
with view to giving to young women .sdvan-
tages In no respect inferior to those provided for
young men. An Incorporation viii be asked for
under the title Of the "Boston University
woman's Education Society" $3.50 Il =,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Treasury Department.
rnrrIdu ArrON

Ofneial returns made 70 the Bureau of Stats
Der 81, 1879, there arrived ct the port Of New
York laoos immigrants, a. compared with II, oeI
for the coIssslonding period q ls1s-s decrease
ended December 81, 1870, 500 immigrants arrived
ct the port OF Now York or this humble ,s21
Or islands Of last permanent residence or citizen.
ship we're ss follows: England, COS; Scotland, 142
wsles, Is; Ireland, 2Sl; Germany, e4s; Austria,
is; switserland, Ss Spain, 50; Italy, 50; Russis
40; Poland, 81; Hungary, %: Canada. 20; Hol.
land and Turkey, each; Belgium, 2; Greece,
Peru and West Indies, each; New Brunswick
and Jamaica, each; Cuba, 8; Sicily. :; born Of
~ q
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08

The blanks prepared and issued for these Sim
Infamous International Meteorological Observa-
lions exhibit the character of the particular read
ings required. Any necessary additional instru-
ments will be furnished by the Department with
as little delay as practicable, and will be en-
ployed soon as received, to render the observa-
lions more complete. Applications therefor, or
correspondence upon the subjects of this order
will be addressed to the Bureau of Navigation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
krs.,sn Corvettes,

eunsoArs ksY orHrR Wac vissrLs rRon RUS
= STA ARE IN POET AT sAE yRArorsoo.
SAN FRAHcIsco,. Jan. 1.-The Russian gun
boat Ermsck arrived today. Six Russian cor
vettes and sunbsats are now here, and nvs more
are due,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
BENNETT-MAY.
Bennett and Nay Certain to Fight-Probable
Illness Of Mis- May,


= Illness Of Miss Nay.
NEW YoRK, Jan 1.--Latsr information gives It
as . fact that both May and Bennett have gone
to Canada, Is stated in . previous telegram.
Notwithstanding the most earnest appeals made
by the friends OF both parties, who have done all
In their power to avert an encounter, IL 10 more
than probable that the meeting will take place
tomorrow morning-thst is, If 1t has not already
occurred. -... -...-.-s..- .....
80 MISS NAYS CONDITION. '. , e.,
Miss May is said to be laboring under intense
excitement, and 1t 10 feared that severe illness
may result therefrom. .. .taE
DUEL CONSIDERED oKRrAIS-BorH .PARrIHs RI
ROUTE TO cANADA-PIsroLs AND coFFEp FOE
TWO. s..s
New York, Jan. THE World to-day has the
nsss Nay ne. Ssd
Blu. net their hottie nesting viii n III prob
ysstefday's World. M. Pred. May. accompanied
by his cousin from Baltimore, len New York on
Friday night. They purchased tickets for Mon.
had been already selected, and that MI Bennett
), Il
point IN all probability 10 In the neighborhood Of
Stanstad, on the southern border Of the Csnadss,
from Montreal make it certain that the parties
did not 60 there. The report that Mr. Bennett had
secured the services OF Gen. Richard Taylor IS
second proves to have been unfounded. Gen.
Taylor 70 confined to his room In Washington by
severe indisposition. It ID possible that Mr..
John Hecksher Will act In that capacity, a. no
could not be fonnd in the city last night.
Both Bennett and May have certainly left the
city said an intimate friend Of the two gentle
men last night, sand there 10 little or no doubt
that they VIII Tight. Nobody knows in what
direction they have gone, but 1t il more than
probable that they will 20, or have gone, to
Canada. They are neither Of them mon who
will ehirk the issue Of duel, for both are brave
Bennett will behave as we'll rs any man ever
did. There 10 no white feather IN hts cap, and he
10 frst-rate shot. Mr.. May Is also an expert
with the pistol, and that will undoubtedly be
the weapon chosen" 1t Is said that this latter
point was agreed upon before Mr.. May LETT the
city. - Id ... raT p
NOTHING DEFINITE YET-oNLY RuxoRs TO GUIDE
NEW YORK, Jan. lit was rumored around
the city to-day that James Gordon Bennett and
Frederick May had fought a duel, but rumor did
not state the place Of meeting OF these two gen.
tlcmen. At the Union Club, this evening, whom
members were spoken to about 1t they acknowl-
edged having heard the report, but could give no
particulars nor any reason why such report
could have been started No kilograms In refer
enoe to the matter had been received there up to
o late hour tonight. DR.. May, father OF Fred
erick May, when spoken to about the matter this
afternoon, stated that he had heard the same
rumors, but had nothing confirmstory or other.
wise about them. .'a -.