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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
PENSIONS TO SURVIVORS OF
 THE MEXICAN WAR.

The question has very frequently been asked us since the adjournment of Congress if the bill granting pen- sions to survivors of the Mexican war passed both houses and became a law. We have answered that it did not, bu, some have differed with us and con tended that they had seen it in the pro- ceedings of Congress where it passed both houses. The following letter from Col. Gunter, cur distinguished Con- gressman from this district, which was addressed to the Fayetteville Democrat, settles the matter and proves that we were correct. We hope that the meas ure will pass at the next session of Congress:
 EDITORS DEMoCRAT: Since my re- turn from Washington have been fre- auently asked if the bill granting pen sions to the surviving soldiers and sail ors of the Black Hawk, Florida and Mexican wars passed both Houses of
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
Tribute of Respect.
To the N. G., Officers and Members o
 Hope Lodge No. 3S, 1. 0. 0. F.:

To the N. G., Officers and Members of Hope Lodge No. 3S, l. 0. 0. F.: The undersigned, appointed as com mittee to draft resolutions upon the death of our esteemed and lamented brother John B. Whisonant, who was called from labor by our Celestial Grand Master above on the 14th day of April, A. D., ElS77, beg leave to submi. the following, viz.:
 First: That in the death of brother 3S, l. O. O. F., and the fraternity gen hard to replace, for he was jealous in our support, correct and efficient in all Odd Fellows duties imposed upon him an advocate upon principle, and an ad- mirer of all that makes up the upright man and Odd Fellow.
 Second That in his death his family has lost cherished member.
 Third: The community has lost in his death q useful and noble-hearted citizen.
 Fourth That as last tribute of re- spect we recommend that the charter of our Lodge be draped in mourning, and that the members and officers wear tic usual ,DauSt Oi iiiouthihS TUT o' days from this date.
 Fifth: That the Secretary furnish q copy of this report to the family of our deceased brother under the seal of this Lodge and one copy to the Russellville DEMOCRAT for publication. A. w. GROSS, w. II. c. WYNN, OSCAR BEJACH,
 Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
Arkansas Press Assoclation.

Time in it's flight has again brought near to hand the time. of meeting of the Fifth Annual Press association. This is an enjoyable and refreshing occasion for editors. The benefits of meeting and consulting for the benefit of the Press once year cannot be over-esti- mated and we hope no member of the Arkansas Press will fail to be ill at tendance. Count on Business Manager lobe and ourself from the DEMOCRAT, sure, Bro. Sparks. Below is the official announcement of the meeting:
 To the Editors and publishers of Ar
 kansas:
 GENrLEMEN--The Fifth Annual Meet ing of the Arkansas Press Association will be held at Fort Smith, on Wednes- day, the 9th day of June, 1877. Every member of the Press should be present as matters of vital importance, affecting the interests of every newspaper man in the State, will come before the meet ing. Every newspaper in the State should be represented--not by proxy.
 The St. Louis, Iron NJ ountain & S., also the Memphis & Little Rock k. R. have kindly offered free transportation to the Press of the State. Any editor or publisher not in possession of passes over these roads, and wishing to attend please notify the Secretary at Searcy.
 The citizens of Fort Smith extend q kindly, cordial welcome, and will take pleasure in entertaining you at their respective homes.
 Be so good as to notify the President who resides at Fort Smith, who and how many will come, that due prepara- ton may be made. You have timely notice-no excuse-bc ready in time and come. J. II. SPARKS, Pres.
 JACOB FRoLICh, Secretary.
 sY Papers ill the State please copy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
GENERAL NEWS.

Texas is again troubled with the grasshoppers.
 Crawford County is to hold a County Fair this year. October l5, has been fixed as the time.
 The State Medical Society of Arkansas will meet at Hot Springs on Tuesday, the lst day of May.
 The Advertiser, a paper pub lished at Lexington, Mss, hoists the name of Wade Hampton for President in 1880.
 The Bentonville Advance says the prospect for fruit in Benton is better than it has been for years. Apples, pears, peaches, plums, &c., promise full crop.
 Miss Margaret E. Slatterly, for several years past one of the most ef- ficient and accomplised teachers in the public schools of Little Rock, took the white veil of the Sisters of Mercy at that place, last Sunday.
 A citizen of Yell County, by the name of Peter Crike, who lived in Lower Lafave township, 20 miles from Dardanelle, was found dead in his house one day last week. His throat was cut from ear to ear. The Coroner's jury returned verdict of suicide.
 The Evening Star says that official information has reached Gov. Miller that three of the four men who wantonly murdered three color ed men in Union County recently, have been captured and it is expect ed that the other will also be scoop ed. That is good.
 -CRoPs AND FRUIT.-The Boone County Record has very general re- ports frem Boone, Carroll, Newton, Searcy and Marion counties, and states that the prospect for good wheat crop is very fine. In these counties the crop of peaches will also be abundant, except in the very LOW valleys.
 From the Argus we see that the work of re- building the new court house for Crawford County will be commenced in short time. The old walls were so we'll constructed that they stood the test of the fire without any injury, and they will be used in the new building, thus say ing several thousand dollars.
 Sheriff Rottaken, of Pulaski county, was seriously injured at a fire in Little Rock on the night of the 23d inst. While standing on a ladder at third story window hold ing the nozzle of an engine, pow erful stream from another engine struck him in the back and knocked him off the ladder to the pavement below. His left hand and wrist were badly broken, and additional internal injuries sustained.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
Prof. Tyndall's Warning.

In concluding an address to the stu dents of University College Uondon) Prof. Tyndall, who is unquestionbly one of the most indefatigable brain workers of our century said "take care of your health. Imagine Hercules as oarsman in a rotten boat; what can he do there but by the very force of his stroke expedite the ruin of his craft. Take care of the timbers of your boat.' The distinguished scientists advice is equally valuable to all workers. We are apt to devote all our energies to wielding the oars, our strokes fall firm
 and fast, but few of us examine or even think of the condition of our boats un- til the broken O. rotten timbers sud- denly give way and we find ourselves
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
Tribute of Respect.

We, the undersigned, being appoint ed a committee to draft resolutions ex- pressive of the feelings of Illinois Grange in regard to the death of one beloved brother, Josiah W. Henry, whose death took place on the Sth of March 1877, in Pope Co.,, Ark, beg leave to submit the following preamble and resolutions:
 Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from his labor on earth our beloved brother, Josiah w. Henry, calling by His omnipotent will to that Judgment that awaits all who are toil- ing in this earthly temple; and
 Whereas, The ties which have so long bound us in mutual friendship and enjoyment to our departed brother are severed no more to be reunited until the day when the grave shall yield up its dead therefore, be it
 Resolved lst, That this Grange has sustained an irreparaAle loss by the death of our beloved brother Josiah W. Henry, who was an ornament to the Grange, to the Church and to society at large.
 Resolved 2d, That it behooves this Grange to humble itself under the mighty hand of God in view of the fear ful visitation of Divine Provi- dence and that we should bow to the mandates of that Great Architect and ruler of the Universe.
 Resolved 3d, That in the death of our beloved brother Josiah w. Henry, the Grange has lost one of its brightest jewels, the Christian Church of which he was member, one of its most use- ful and efficient members, the bereft widow an afiectionate husband and the community generous neighbor.
 Resolved 4th, That we tender our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of the deceased in their sad bereavement.
 Resolved Eth, That these resolutions be entered on our minutes; that copy be furnished the family of deceased, and that copy be forwarded to the Russellville DEMOCRAT for publication.
 l. NJ. HAYNES,
 T. NJ. OATES,
 J. w. WILLIAMSON,
 Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
THE CITY OF GARLAND.
A New Town to be Built in Pope County by a Colony of Ohio
 People.
Manufacturing Capital and Farming Muscle to be Sent
 Here by the Colony.

As an evidence that Pope county is on the highway to prosperity, and as q proof that her many advantages, such as location, richness of soil, wealth oftimber, excellence of health, &c, &c., cannot. long remain hidden from the world, but will inevitably bring her note and prosperity, and make her one of the best and wealth fest counties in the State, we submit the following
 OFFICE OF AGRIcoLA CoLoSy, ARK.)
 Aprii l7, is77.S Hon. A. II. Garland, Little Rock, Ark;
 RESPECTED SIR; l have the honor to enclose you a plat of projected city, the site of which has been pur- chased by our company on the line
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
JUDICIAL CIR
 CUT.

As will be seen by the following fig ures, taken from the official returns, J. II. Rogers and Jno. $. Little have been elected to the respective offices of Circuit Judge and Prosecuting Attor- ney:
 For Circuit Judge: J. II. Rogers, 14G0; c. B. Neal, 1928; G. Wilcox, 75S :; J. H. Huckelberry, SIS.
 For Prosecuting Attorney: John s. Little, 1895; James Brizzolara, 6l7; E. T Walker, S32; R. B. Rutherford, 437 1; F. II. Hillyer, $50; II. A. Rogers, I.
 Rogers majority, 132 Little's major ity. S63.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
The United States Consul at Acap- ulco, Mexico, has been released.

The attitude in which Russia and Turkey stand toward each other now precludes all doubt about war between them. The decree for the mobilization of Russia's active and territorial armies and their respective reserves, has been issued. Present appearances indicate a determination on the part of other leading powers in Europe to preserve a strict neutrality. While the Turks have the advantage of being on the de- fensiye, there can be but mere ques- tion of time about it when the fate of Mahomedanism in Turkey will be seal ed, and the Cross shall overshadow the Crescent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26

Congress and became law. In re- sponse to such inquiries, and for the benefit of all interested, I win state that the bill passed the House without serious objection, January I, 1877, but failed to pass the Senate, Congress ad- .ourning before action by that branch of the National Legislature. am sat- isfied thata similar bill will pass and become law during the next session of Congress. Very respectfully.
 T. NJ. GUNTER. Fayetteville, April 12, 1877.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
LOUISIANA.

On last Friday the President address ed letter to Secretary of War Me Creary, directing him to see that the necessary orders should be issued for the removal of the troops from the State House. Ger. Sherman was at once charged with the execution of such orders as will cause the with drawal of the troops to take place on Tuesday the 2ith inst.
 So Louisiana is at last in fair way to taste the sweets of freedom to man. age her own affairs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
DR. C. McLANE's LIVER PILLS

These Pills are not recommended as a remedy for "all the ills that flesh is heir to-" but in affections of the Liver, and in all Bilious Com plaints, Dyspepsia and Sick Head ache, or diseases of that character, they stand without rival.
 AGUE AND FEVER.
 No better cathartic can be used preparatory to, or after taking Qui- nine.
 As simple purgative they are unequaled.
 BEWARE OF LIMITATIONS. T
 The genuine are never sugar coated.
 Each box has a red wax seal on the lid, with the impression DR. McLANE's LIVER PILLS.
 Each wrapper bears the signatures of c. McLANE and FLEMING BROS.
 Sold by all respectable druggists and country storekeepers generally.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
 TN J. OLIPHINT, ATTORNEY Y-AT-IAW

Oflce, Ia Benjamin Block, Little Rock, Ark, | do all kinds of law business, but 1 give the bankrupt practice especial attention. Can get a man discharged from his debts without pay ing anything on them. Tho Bankrupt law ex. empts sa0O0 pers onal and 5000 real estate. l win give full information to any one free of charge on application. No discharge no pay Core spondence solicited. lAplaJly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26

By order of the District Court of the United States, for the Eastern District of Arkansas. will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the court house door in the town or Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, on the 2lst day of May, 1871, the notes and accounts 6f E. II. Poe bankrupt, in my hands us assignee
 Apr 26-3t D. JAMES, Assignee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26

To deficient secretions of the ali mentary canal may be traced many an attack of dyspepsia; use Home Stomach Bitters, when the former will be promoted, and the latter pass away.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
YORTY YEARS BEEOxE TiE PUBLIC DRI. 6. McLANE'S Celebrated American WORM SPECIFIC
 -OR- YER MIFUGE.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

SYMF OM0 VT "Osuss THE countenance is pale and
 leaden-colored, with occasional lushes, or circumscribed spot on one or both cheeks; the eyes become dull; the pupils dilate; an azure semi circle runs along the lower eye-lid; the nose is irritated, swells, and some times bleeds; swelling of the upper lip; occasional headache, with hum- ming or throbbing of the ears; an unusual secretion of saliva; slimy or furred tongue; breath very foul, par ticularIy in the morning; appetite variable, sometimes voracious, witha gnawing sensation of the stomach, at others, entirely gone ; fleeting pains in the stomach; occasional nausea and vomiting; violent pains through out the abdomen; bowels irregular, at times costive; stools slimy; not unfrequently tinged with blood; belly swollen and hard; urine tur- bid ; respiration occasionally diffi- cult, and accompanied by hiccough; coughsometimes dry and convulsive; uneasy and disturbed sleep, with grinding of the teeth; temper varla- ble, but generally irritable, &c.
 Whenever the above symptoms
 are found to exist,
 DR. c. MCLANE'S VERMIFUGE
 Will certainly effect a cure.
 IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY in any form; it is an innocent prepa- ration, nor capable of doing Me sAsgAf- est inyu,y to Me most tender snfanf.
 The genuine DR. McLANE's YER MFUGE bears the signatures of C. McLANE and FLEMING BROS. on the wrapper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26

Sore noses, catarrh, Sore Throat, a sure cure is Dr. J. II. McLean's Ca tarrh Snuff. It is new antisceptic principle, never fails. Trial boxes, by mail 50e. Dr. J. II, Mclean, 3l4 Chestnut, St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
Don't Spend a Dollar Until
 You have Tried this.

Woods improved Hair Restorative is unlike any other, and has no equal. The improved has new vegetable toric properties, restores grey hair to a glossy, natural color; restores iaded, dry, harsh and falling hair; restores, to prematurely bald heads removes dandrnfi, humors, sealy ernptions; removes irritation, itehing ana scaly dfyness. No article produc- sss such wonderful effects Try it, call for Woods Improved Hair Restorative, and don t be put on with any otl.er article. sold by Trade supplied at lnanufarturers' prices bv <. A. Cook x Co.,, Chicago, sole agents for the lnited states and Canadas, and by Collins Bros, ht. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
THE ALTUS NURSERIES,
 and Fruit Farm,

One half milo south of Altus station. on the F; H. x +, s. Ky. Ada GREGORY X PRATH- FIX, Altus, Franklin county, Ark, for com p,e,e deseflptive catalogue and Price list. En- close three cent stamp, FoR 1sT7-tsls. Jno' (. Rye, Agent for Pope County.
 AprlsIT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
ATTENTION! Planters,
 Gardeners,
 & Changers.

TO TO T5 THOUSAND Trees Plants, and own genial cline.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
MILD, HEALTHY CLIMATE,

and in a new country which Is rapidly deyei- oplng and offers many advantages.
 To those who have improvements on railroad lands l would say time should De lost m coming forward and ente ring into con tract TOT the same. My instructions arc to sell any and aH iaads, and delay in making application may entail loss npon you. cord to any of these lands in Pope county.
 Gone curly and eoamine my Pldts dHd Hsf oJ prices, d,,d seeaye q chedp Jdrm.
 JAMES POTTS, Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
DR. WHITTIER, 6l7 st. Charles street, St. Louie. Mo.

 Cs -1 a Week to Agents $lO sDOC 0utat Free. F. O. VICORY. Augusta, Maine. Hug 24-Iyl
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-26
SECURE A HOME. LANDS
 LANDS 1!
 LANDS!

The Little Rock & Ft. Smith Railway E now offering for sale, in tracts to suit
 purehaiers, tho whole Of
 their magnificent LAND GER A INIT. As there is every prospect of a large immigra- tion to Arkansas it is reasonable to sup
 pose that these CHOICE LANDS
 will be in active demand. nERsoNS desiring to secure them should lose ITO time in dolng so. JneNccptIona- Div favorable terms to actual settlers E<syn For full information, apply to
 w. D. SLACK,
 Land Commissioner. Little Rock, Ark. YTNHE undersigned, agent for the fine grant of lands mads to the Little Rock fert smith Railway, now offers for sale any ana all the railroad lands lying in Pope county. 72ess Mnds em5ruce some rery fae trdcfs, ,no cladiA0 RfPER BOT TON. PRAIRIE AAO IPLA8DS. aHd CIR edsg opportunity 's Acre o6ered of secnring c ehedp ft5Dt on edsV fefi"'. Correspondence solicited from thsse seeking yart in n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-22
NallomeIl loral Mems.

We learn that Christmas services viii be held
IN st. Matthew'S church In this city, on Tuesday
morning. at half past ten o'clock. with sermon
by the rector, Rev. Hudson Sawyer. appropriate
To the occasion. Service and festival for the
children Tuesday evening, at seven O'Clock. iR-
GLIDING Christmas tree, &C. The young people of
the church and society are trimming the church
with evergreen, &c, as usual at merry Christ
mas time"
Wilson hall ha. just been re.painted and great
w imri oved in ITS internal appearance, as all
will observe the next time they have occasion to
visit IL.
Those who have ice 10 store, left over from
previous years, now begin TO think they were not
80 very unlor innate IN not making sales at low
figure last season Unless there should be a
speedy chaBge in the weather, kennebec ice will
be 10 demand before extJuly Thus far ice
has formed, and the waters OF the Kennebcc flow
on me low and limpid IN midsummer with
occasio Ia ob.t uctons of vety thin ice. scarcely
sufficient TO tfrctually close navigation.
Selections of Chli,inas presents are now the
order Of the day; aud the NON, ntouS question Of
deciding what TO buy" puzzles the brain Of
the young and old.
The manufacture Of "ancient pottery" is at
tisctiug and employ ing the attention Of the la
dies generally; aud many beautiful specimens
are OF daily aud night production. Like unto
he measles and other mild epi1emics. this CEN
tenuia tic must have its run. Old backing
bot les, Of the DAY 4 Martin persuasion, are
IN great demand about this time, well as the
ancient specimens of stone ware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-22
Mr.. Holmes Sale Of Pictures.

Mr.. Holmes competitive sale of paintings clos
ed at johnson Hail. in Gardiner, on Thursday
evening last. The bidding was not at all live ly,
the beautiful works of art beng sold at a
very low price, being in fact in most cases a
sacrifice Of the same. About ope-hali of the pic
lures were taken by persons ont of town, and it
would have been far better had the sale closed in
this city. before the removal of The paintings to
Bath Z. A. Sapborn Of Hallowtl. was the high
est bidder; the next highest Gen. |. W. HYDE OF
Bath. The aggregate amount OF bids for the one
hundred pictures was S675.1o, about the same
amount realized last year from one half the mum,
Der OF pictures. The hard times have compelled
many persons to forego the temptation OF biddiog
on the beautiful paintings, who otherwise would
have entered the lists. 1t is certain that the buy
ers have got elegant paintings at IA low price.
The following are the names of the Augusta
and Hallowell purchasers, with the Nos OF paint
ings:
l6; G. f. Mlnot, II; John Dorr, IS; s. j. Gala
CHER, 80; A. W. Phibrook, 33; II. W. Gallison
SO: same 40; S. s. Brooks, ~; G. X Wells, 40 /;
H.W. Gallison, 40; A. Sprague, 81; W. B. Hunt,
"a; Howard Owen, SO; w. +. Bnxzell, So; 5. j..
Gallagher, IS; w. b. Lapham, "; q. p. Ha.k-
Ell. IS; E, F. Pillsbury, 81; Hattie Buzzell, 95;
Mra J. L. Coburn, 81; Hattie Buzzell, 81; Geo.
II .ns.,.-E. A. Sanboru, Nos. s, 8, 81, 60;
Geo. McClnch, 10; c. c. Parlin, Al; L. A. san
born. 98.
Mr.. Holmes will be in Augusta to-day. at the
freight depot where all can have their pictures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-22
A SHOOTING AFFAIR.
A Y an and Woman FOnnd " ounded in
Bed Together.
A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

PROVIDENCE, December 81. Ada Phillips, the
keeper OF bawdy house on Washington street
and Eugene NJ Ter, known as her man, were
found 10 bed together at the house at SIX this
morring, having been shot. Both Of them were
believed to be fatally wounded. Surgeons were
cal ed and the poles took possession of the house.
Both were sione at noon. The man will probably
recover The affair 10 some hat nv ste ous.
The housekesper has been arrested as knowing
more than she viii tell Miller and the Phil ps
woman we've out until four o'clock in the after
noon, and returned intoxicated and had quarrel
He says he shot the woman in The head and then
shot himself in the head and side, firing four baiss.
The revolver was found wrapped in q clesn towel,
IN closet, four Of the chambers being dischaIg-
ed.
later despatch say: Ira Eugene Miller, who
Shot his mist ess and himself this morning, was
siragued this afternoon on the charge of assault
with intent 10 Kill, aud ht Id IN five thousand dol.
lars for examination. The woman is repoi ted in
q more hopeful condition to- night, but the bali
remains III her head.