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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

THK VINEYARD oF AMEEICA.-Somc wild, native Arkansas grapes which will rival la size. beauty and excel lence of flavor any of the ''blooded' varieties, have been coming into market Arkansas win some day out rival France la the production oi fine sparkling wine. May .the day hasten. and then perhaps Che curse of drunkenness, caused by mean whiskey, wfil be removed from hun dreds of families
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

PROF. D. s. PATRICK, A. M., Principal. The Fall Session will open Sept. 11th, 1871, and centnne Twenty Weeks.
 The Spring Sesssion.wiu open in Feb. 1878, and close m June, with an annual examina- ton
 Tho course of study will be as extensive and varied as will be found in any institution of similar grade, and the Text Books the most approved in use.
 RATES OF TUITION, PER MO. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary ,l ai'r "A, ai,1nhe'io ai co m Practical Grammar, Practical Arithmetic Geography, History, Natural Science, each or all oU Rhetoric, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonom- etry Latin or Greek. French, each or all 8 % Incidental Fee, per session 50 The tuition will be required monthly. Stu dents will be charged from time of entrance to the close of the session allowing no deductions except in cases of protracted sicknes1, unless by special contract
 For Circulars, Sc., apply to the Principal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
STATE IMMIGRATION SOCIE-
 nv

The State Immigration Society will hold it's regular annual meeting at Little Rock, on the Second Tues day in October. It is desired that every County in the State shall be represented by a delegation of live men. Counties which nave Immi- grafton societies should by all means make an effort to have something ia vorable to report at the State meet ing. We think it would be a good idea for each President of the va rious County Societies to prepare . paper to be read at the meeting of the State Society, setting forth the condition of crops in each County, the advantages offered to immigrants, the outlook for the immediate flu ture of each county, the wants of each section, the condition of the counties as regards their supply of meat and breadstuff, the opportuni- ties for investments, the prospect fer securing dense- population, and any other information which may be deemed of interest to new home seekers.
 Recent events which have trans pired in the older states demonstrate beyond all controversy that the pop ulation there is more dense than the good of society demands;-the sup ply of labor exceeds the demand i; the production of manufactured goods is overdone, and idle labor cannot find employment at that bus mess. There must be change Thousands must seek new fields of labor. The surplus labor of those sections must be turned into the pro duction of bread and meat. Agri- culture is the only field of labor that offers remuneration to the idle. Ar kansas, with her millions of acres of rich, productive soil, lying unoceu- ped and unproductive, will afford homes and employment to thous- ands of the sturdy sons of the north.
 Let such showing be made at the meeting of the State Immigration So- ciety as will point these new home seekers and labor seekers to our own highly favored State. There ought to be large and enthusiastic meet ing at Little Rock ill October. We have been blessed with most boun- tiful harvest of bread and feed -furn- ishing grain. Our crop of cotton will be unusually large and excel lent. Never was there more favor able time for inviting immigration. Laborers by the thousand will soon l be wanted in the cotton fields. A hundred thousand hands can ind profitable employment here for the next four months in the cotton fields.
 There is work for the State Imml- grafton Society to do. Let the State Society see to it in October.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

Col V. Deli, Editor and proprietor of the Ft smith. New Era, was iu town Friday last Me had the pleas ure of formiag the gentlomaa's ac quaintance. and enjoyed O short oha' wlth hun. The Col has been on ths go for the past fouf mouths and ha, had opportunities for making sxten siye observations. but he says Ar kansas is yet ahead og any place hs has seen as a home for the energetic industrious man, who wishes to se cure himsclf home Of his oWn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

Major c. c. Newman kiltaF ef the Pine Blad Press, has a.iirsssej an open letter Co Gov Mllisr sag gesting that as we oannot hsFros money NoIth Co defray the state ear. rent expenses, an appeal hs made isi a few of the monicd men of eaeh county Of our state 70 meet tha Governor at Little kcck ard nf range Co furnish ths mQPey neeenaa. " to meet current expresses ief tse next nine moaths. This .ooks isas lble, and the inierosi theu WoaAt hs paid to our own people, ana np se abroad to add sin more tothe assre gated wealth oi Wal atrgct
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
ARKANSAS AHEAD.

Although we have always had . pretty good opinion of the produc- tiveness of Arkansaw soll, we were not little surprised just now in looking over the Annual Cotton Ex- change circular for the year ending Sept. lst, 1877, to observe that ac- cording to the statistics given, Ar kansas makes a greater average yield of lint cotton, per>acre, than any of the cotton growing States.
 The ten cotton States are put down to average as follows:
 N. Carolina, 190 lbs. per acre; s. Carolina IS0; Georgia l40; Florida 119; Alabama l43; Mississippi 165; i; Louisiana 220; Texas 230; Arkansas 250; Tennessee IFS.
 From these figures it will be seen that Arkansas produces s per cent. more lint cotton per acre than Texas; l3a per cent. more than Louisiana; BIB per cent more than N%Carolina; 3S S9 per cent. more aDAn s. Caro- lima; 7S per ceat. more than Georgia. and 403 per cent. more than Tennessee.
 These figures taken in connection with the fact that there is not a State in the union where farming is done with such inferior tools, and farms are literally butchered up so badly as they are in Arkansas, speak volumes for the native yigor and productiveness of our soill.
 Undergraduates cotton takes the premium wherever exhibited. It has taken the first premium at Memphis, at St. Louis and at the Centennial.
 Let new home seekers make note of these facts, and bear in mind that by coming up the Ft. Smish Road, fine health, fine soil, fine timber and fine water may all be found combined.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The Gazette says a letter from Gen. Churchill, who Is now in Ken tucky, gives the gratifying intelli. gence that his health is much better than when he left Arkansas. W6 are glad to hear it for Genera Churchill is one of Arkansas sons who.is always true to his State and people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The picture which the Gazette draws of the Little Rock market house on Saturday nights, is by nc means a prepossessing one. Hood lums, harlots and thieves make the place locality to be avoided by de. dent people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The Western Immigrant is again ahoat. Bright, neat and new, comes the issue of the 9th inst, the first since the severance of that paper from the Independent Arkansian.
 Success. Bro. Dayis-lots of 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The wagon and foot bridge over the Barring Cross Railroad Bridge, at Little Rock, has been completed and IS now in use. The pontoon bridge crossing from Commerce St, to Argenta, is also about ready for usc
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

Last Saturday was Rosh Hosha- nah, the Jewish New Year, and was observed by the Hebrew people throughout the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
Administrator,s Notice.

Notice is gIVen tO aII Whom it may concern, that at the October term ltZ3, of the Probate Court of Pope county, [ will, as the adminis- trator of the estate of A. D. Crews, decd, make application to said Court fo an order to sell the real estate of the said decedent to pay un- paid indebtedness of said estate.
 W. J.CuRTls, Adm'r Of A. D. crews.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

We learn that Ozark is soon to have it's newspaper revived. The paper will be called the Democrat, and will be conducted by c. c. Col burne, as publisher, and J. V. Bour- land, as Editor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The Little Rock Star warns the public that the Union depot is be- coming a dangerous spot, an account of the number of thieves, despera- does and murderers who rendezvous there and almost daily rob and beat the unwary traveller.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The Ladies Benevolent Associa ton, of Little Rock, are to give an excursion to Ft. Smith and return, soon after the State Fair.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The Grand Lodge of the Indepen- dent Order of Good Templars, of this State, is now in session at Forrest City.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

The Van Buren Argus says f202,- GOO has been subscribed toward bridging the river at that place, leaving only S33, 900 to be subscrib- pd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

M. Thiers. the first President of the French Republic, died on Mon day, the 3d inst.
 Raphael Semmes, of Confederate "Alabama" fame, died at Point Clear, Alabama, on the 30th ult., at the age of e.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

A Pine Bluff daily newspaper is talked of.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
COL D.:

- AU A Great chance to make mon
 LII" III ey. If you can't get gold you
 QH vU.you can get greenbaeks. We uneed person in syery town to take subscriptions for the largest chcapest and best Illustrated family publication m tho world. Any one can become successful agent The most elegant works of art given free to subscribers, The price is 50 low that almost everybody subscrbcs. One agent re- ports making over Si50 in a week. A lady agent reports taking over 100 subscribers ii, ten days. All who engage make money fast, You can devote all your time to the business. or only your spare time. You need not be away from home oyer night. You can do it as well as others. Full particulars, directions and terms free. Elegant and expensive outnt free. If you want profitable work send us your addres nt once. IL costs nothing to try the business. No one who engages fails to make great pay. Address 'sfhe People'a Journal ' Portland, Maine,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
 ATTENTION! Planters,
 Gardeners,
 & Changers.

70 TO T5 THOUSAND Trees Plants, and C Vines on your own native soil and in your own genial cline.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
RUSSElLViLlE MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL.

PRoF. D. s. PArRlcK, \. M., Principal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: ~& J. L. SHIN, j. W. RU SELL, J. NJ. HARKEY
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-13
J. F. BATTENFIELD, Editor.

B.F. LOBE, BusISKss MANAGER.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22

fore midnight our police arrested Major
G. II. BlaekDurn, the absconding Cla-
cinnati lawyer, at the house OF Mrs.
Page, with whom he was acquainted In
Cincinnati several years ago. Ii seems
that Blackburn went to Chicago from
Cincinnati, and returned TO this city
last Thursday, at which time the Mrs.
Adds, ors Haddis, OF Louisville, met
him. Since then his movements have
not been known until Tonight, when in
formation was rece we'd Of his immediate
whereabouts. Blackburn was arrested
on information of Cincinnati authorities
tor embezz ement, and will be taken
back tomorrow"
A STAR reporter called at the Office OF
the Chief OF Police this morning, TO as
certain il anything new in the case
had transpired, and was informed that
at 10 O'clock last night, jusL as he was
ready to retire, the follow ing telegram
was received By him: ..
........ INDIANAPoLIs, May II.
"CoL Wood. Chief of Poles, Cincinnati: .
Have Major Blackburn iii charge.
DO you want MIN?
,s- CAPTAIN MURPHY"
Col. Wood sent word back by me mes
senger boy that he did not want him, s
he knows IF no charge that has been Iii.
stituted, and until he does get t1cial cog
niZanee of any such, he has n interest
in his capture, and viii take no steps TO
that end. He says that captain Mu:-
ply no DOUBT has made the arrest ON his
own responsibility.
The Major had not arrived in this city
up to 2 O'Clock to-day. e#t
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
ObituarY.

The Daily Herald, which, few
months ago, was started as a Oue-cent
paper, and which, if its prospectus
could be taken as gospel, would, in a
short time, do away with the necessity
OF other morning papers, died Of infant
lie convulsions yesterday at the tender
age of SIX months. The immediate cause
OF it's death was-want of nourishmeat.
Its doctor gave it up TWO months ago,
aud on Saturday its wet nurse deserted
it. Left to the charities OF an unfeeling
world, what could it do but dief-[Ga-
zette, to-day. ..
rne Gazette, in the above obituary Of
The Morning Herald, speaks Of its
doctor and Vet Nurse" Considering
DR.. Anderson's connection with the "de.
ceased infant" the allusion is legitimate
This leaves the public to infer that ouI
esteemed fellow citizen, Will s. Mum
son, acted in the capacity of "Wel
Nurse" We did not know that vii
pos ,essed suoh "hidden resources" ED
STAR
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN
5000 SHARES TAKEN In 2 MINUTES

CINCINNATI, TUESDAY, May q.
The stock subscriptions to the Gin
cinnati Southern Railway dragged along
slowly, so slowly in fact that it began to
be doubted whether the required
amount would be raised in time; bni
when the last quarter of an hour
before the closing OF the books
had arrived, Mr.. Joseph Rhodes, Su-
perintendent Of the Adams Express
Company, came into the Mercnants' Ex-
change, and modestly sat down to the
desk and wrote his name for five shares
in the book. Still he fingered alter his
signature had been placed thereon, and
finally SAID he guessed he'd put few
more names down. He then m ade this
rather startling entry:
"Hy. Lewis, j. Ii. Rodgers, r. Smith,
r. M. Shoemaker, Jonn Shillito, j. n.
Kinney, Il. King, Z. W. West d Co.., 600
snares." ~ q
Upon being questioned as to his au-
thority for this, he coolly referred his
questioners to Messrs. Shillito, Lewis
and Kinney, who stood close by, and
they promptly acknowledged that they
had given the proper authority. 1t IL
pretty generally known that the party
representing these shares Is in fact the
Consolidated Street Railroad Company,
who propose at the meeting to be held
| this evening to elect the following named
gentlemen as Directors OF the new COM
pany: Ru!us King, John Shillito, Robert
Mitchell, David Sinton, VIM. Glenn, }.
IL. Rogers, e. W. West, j. N. Kinney, Il.
NJ. Shoemaker. 8. Z. Foster, Alfred Gal
tner, John Kilgour.
Mr.. T., X. Spence came In after the
haA M
| doubled his subscription by adding 100
more shares. II. N. Fraser also cub
| scribed five shares, aud The books were
closed for the night. The total number
of shares subscribed for was thus
swelled to 400, leaving 1,501 still to be
| taken before the capital sock OF 10000
| shares, or $500, 900, is taken.
The members OF the syndicate seemed
to be perfectly willing to explain the
| object OF the combination, and stated
| that they were ready to admit into their
| number any respectable business man
| OF CINCINNATI. They were willing more
over to pledge themselves not to hold
| more than $40 900 worth of stock each.
To-day Oh 'Cnange the utmost excite
ment prevailed In regard to the present
state OF affairs, and the regular business
| was almost entirely suspended.
Citizens came forward and subscribed
with great rapidity, the number taken
by individuals ranging from two to oaa
hundred and eighty. At the close OF
our report the number subscribed was
nine thousand two hundred and sixty
| three, one thousand two hundred and
fourteen of whicn were taken to-day.
1t was expected that the full ten
| thousand shares would be taken by tho
time the books were closed to-day.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
A Patriotic Bird.

Mr.. Peter Lauer, who keeps a saloon
at the corner of Pearl and Pike streets,
has lately come into the possession of a
most wonderful canary bird, and has re-
fused almost fabulous sums of money
for it. The popularity about this bird
is that it can sing the tune of yankee
Doodle" with correctness and preci.
sion that charms and surprises every
one. Tha present owner Of the prodigy
is PiLtsburghian, who, coming to this
city, and geLtlng out of funds left it for
sale at the Highland House, where Mr..
Jacob Gardner found and purchased it
Tor MIR. Lauer. Peter, being loyal
Frenchman, va!ues it very highly. but
says that il 1T would only sing the Mar
seilIaise Hymn, tuere is not money
enough in Cincinnati to buy it from him.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
WASHINGTON.
Secretary Evarls on the Situaiio

Secretary EvarLs ON the Situation.
National Associated Press to the Star.
WASHINGTON, May %. - Secretary
Evarts said to-day that he regarded the
situation in France as one of extreme
gravity, and one which would greatly
lead to the complication of the European
SITUATION.
The latest official advices from Paris
report the existence OF much excite
ment, but at the same time steady de-
termination to avoid an explosion. The
experience OF Minister Washburne dur
ing the terrible days OF the Commune
and during the hostile relations between
France and Germany ,eminently tits him
for the protection of the large American
interests at the French Capital, under
any emergency.
The Appointment to St. Peters,
burg.
There has been much speculation as
regards the return OF Minister Baker to
st. Petersburg. 1t can be stated that u
new appointment will be made TO that
post at the proper time.
The Florida Situation.
Judge Settle, Of Florida, had a brief
interview to-day with the President, in
which he stated he thought the political
situation in that State was not at all
'discouraging.
Revenue Marine Service.
The details OF commanding officers Of
steamers OF the Revenue Marine Sery-
Ice for the present season AZ lust pub
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
THE MISSING MAJOR.
He is Captured in Indianapoli

He is Captured In indianapolis.
The following dispatches received In
this city last night explain themselves
"INDIANAPoLIs, May 81. - Major
Blackburn was arrested in this city to.
night, ON a telegram from Cincinn ati,
charging him with embezzlement, and
having waived the usual requisition
papers. will be forwarded home at 4 Z.
NJ. He declines to be interviewed, but
claims he was arranging to return home
to-mcrrow evening. The arrest was
made In an assignation house kept BY
Mrs. Vina Page, formerly Of Cincin-
inati.1
sINpIANAPoLIs. May 2l.--shortlv be-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
LATEST LOCAL,

1HE Morning Herald "hic jacet" The
great public aodnt 1t was to meeu is met.
Two runaway little boys aged respect
fully Ten and twelve years OF age. named
Jacob and George Presley, were taken
in charge by an otfi. and are now
locked up in the Central Police Station
awaiting some one to take them home.
WILLIE MEIER aged five months, the
son Of Joseph aud Caroline Meier, who
reside at No. So Mohawk street, having
died suddenly yesterday, the Coroner
neld an inquest on the remains this
morning, the jury rendering il verdict OF
''Deas b rom COMMISSIONS"
A MAN named Wilson escaped IRON
the Falmouth jail yesterday. He was
confined on the charge of robbery, and
was let out to chop some wood for the
Jailer, and having good chance walked
off, and has not been heard of since.
escaped in ne past week.
A SHOEMAKER named John Haltbouse
appeared IN The Police Court this morn.
ing charged with cutting with intent to
xiii his father-n-law, Joseph
Fouch. The cutting occurred on
Front street, east o. Broadway, last
night. The difficulty may terminate IA
tally to Fncns. VINO is now at the Hospi-
tai, unable 10 appear in court. The case
was continued Till pext Saturday, aud
the bail OF Halthouse liked at $4,000.
Mr.. LEOPOLD BIRNBRYER, saloon
keeper at No. 4 Nam street, with his
son, went fishing
up The Licking River on Sunday.
Returning to the OhiO shore
the same evening from the mouth of the
Licking, and when within few teet OF
the City Wharf the steamer Andy Baum
upset their craft, throwing father and sou
into The water. They were rescued
with some little difficulty, and struck
out tor nome, having experienced the
traditional hshermam's luck.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses were

The following marriage licenses were
issued since our last report: .
Robert Reid and Mary F. Wood.
Nicholas Baumelee and Mena Neu.
A. August Laing and Lizzie Cordes.
John Herman and Carrie Long.
Fred. While and Julia Hagan.
Aug. Vessels ana Mary Winklehorst,
j. NJ. Staab and Mary Guenther.
I'll. j. Roberts and Fannie Eckyrt,
Geo. Essig and Minnie Eng.
Bernhard Freiberg and NeLtie ]. Moss
JAS. +. Byrne and Annie Dunn.
IL. w. Crolley and Moliie G. Palmer.
Adam Benz and Anna Schwartz.
John Mahoney and Mary Adams.
Balser Schmidt ana Maria Bader.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22
Terrible Calamity While Launch'
ing a Vessel.


National Associated Press to the Star. p
CHESTER, PA, May 22.-This morning
while the preparations for the launch of
the vessel Saratoga were in progress at
Roche's Ship-yards, this place, terri
BILE accident occurred, rivaling al .uing
OF similar nature that has happened
for years. While the workmen were en-
gagged in wedging the vessel up prepara-
tory 10 starting her on her way to the
river, without a moments warning she
started prematurely down the stocks.
Before the men engaged under the sides
could get out OF the way she had crushed
seven OF them to death. 1t is stated on
reliable authority that number of
other persons were injured more or less
severely. .... ..... ...-... s .. .-a.
The killed and wounded are all work.
men employed at the Yard. The vessel
reached the river safely, and rode out
quite a distance. IL is estimated on
good grounds that between fifteen and
twenty are injured. .a. ..a..
the names or those killed were Ed
ward Burke, Barney Cannon, George o.
Woof, Chas. WaigOt, 81, Il lward 'FOw-
ler, John Nelson and James Parkinson.
james johnson and J. j. Crew were
badly Injured. Work has been sus.
pended at the yard and throughout the
works the balance of the day, and the
entire city has been thrown into state
OF excitement unknown for years.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-05-22

Paul Wheaton VAS brought before
Judge Swing yesterday, and on his own
plea OF guilty to illegal voting at last
Octobers election, was sentenced to five
months and ten days Imprisonment, the
exact time be has been in Jail since The
plea was entered. He was accordingly
taken back to the Jail, where his name
was enrolled as prisoner, after which
he was discharged from custody.
POLICE.
Assault and Battery - Martin Lott,
continued to May 20; John Crown, dis
missed; Geo. Baum, dismissed; John
Kean, dismissed; John Schultz, $40;
Jos. Loeb, 50; Thos. Donnelly, continued
10 oath, BAH 500.
Drunkenness-Thos Hetherington, 50;
Edward Carr, dismissed; John Cook,
con ntinued to the 23d; Pat. Doyle, dis
missed; Mary Morgan, 5000; Mary
Moran, costs.
Grand Lorceny-Lizzfe Henderson,
dismissed; VIM. Boyer, continued to
25th.
Petit Larceny-Joseph Abbott and
John Bolan, dismissed, Robert McFall
and Johf Boden, continued to 25th;
Thos. Dooley, dismissed; John Cook,
continued to 23rd Herman Richie $25
and 80 days.
Disorderly Conduct-James Cunning.
Lam and John Dexter, continued to the
25th; Frank Kelley, IS; j. Wilson and
Kate Fleeman, So each; Frank Boeger,
$3; Henry Burns, dismissed; Jos. Van
hagen, continued to 23d; John Carroll
and John Carney, costs; Patrick O'Con-
ner, So; James Hunt, dismissed.
Miscellaneous--Henry Neil, embezzle-
ment, continued to 2Sth; Ciem. Hesri.
continued, bail $500; Emil Albert,
permitting common labor on
Sunday, dismissed; Jacob Freed
man, peddling without license,
dismissed; Franz Reilly, cruelty to ant
mails. dismissedi John JeeIman. abus-