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Helena weekly herald., 1877-05-10

Mass Meeting at Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, (Ky.) May 2.-The following
explains itself:
To HIS Eeceuency, r. B. Hayes, President Of
the United States:
The citizens of Louisville, irrespective of
party, in mass meeting assembled, joyously
give glory to God on high, and thanks to
your patriotism that the Union is once more
perfect and complete in every part-a union
of hearts and union of hands-and earn
estly pray that God in his mercy may forever
vouchsafe peace, prosperity and happiness to
the American people.
(Sisned) CHAS. D. JACOBS, Mayor.
AssassinatiOn Again Rife i'm Mississippi
WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Mississippi Re-
publicans are excited over the assassination
of Judge Chisholm, John p. Gilmer and A.
McClelland. These men were leading Re-
publicans, and among the largest property
owners in that section. They were natives
of the South and served in the Confederate
army. Chisholm and Glmer have held re-
sponsible positions in Mississippi. After the
war Chisholm advocated the acceptance of
reconstruction, and early became an active
Republican. He was probate Judge of this
county before the rebellion, and was elected
Sheriff of Kemper county after reconstruc-
ton, which Office he held till fall, when he
was Republican candidate for Congress in
the Third District Gilmer was State Senator
three or four years. 1t is believed that the
assassination of these men was the result of
pre-arranged plan, and that the assassination
of Grilly short time previous was seized
upon as pretext for arresting Chisholm and
Gilmer, in order that they might be disarmed
and killed. Chisholm leaves a wife and sew
eral children. Both of these men testified be-
fore the Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections in February last, and previous to
leaving this city stated to friends that they
would be murdered upon returning to Mis-
sissippi because of the testimony they gave
before the Senate Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

Committees have been appointed to act in various localities, and to pro cuIe materials for the. display. Far mers over the entire county are urg- ed to send in at once, properly label ed, sample products of their planta- tions. The points for the collection of these are designated at the various towns of the county. We want sam pies of the grain in the stalk. The latter should be pulled up by the roots, and firmly bound Tn punches. We want wheat, barley, rye, buck wheat, millet, corn and oats. We want packages of the threshed grain We want all kinds of grasses and clovers, wild and domestic. We want good samples of such vegetable products as will bear transportation. Let us work earnestly for good and full exhibit, with the assurance that it's benefit to White county will be well worth it's cost and trouble.
 This is move in the right direc- tion. It will pay. We suggest to our Immigration Society that it would be we'll to have Pope county represented at the St. Louis Fair. We could send some samples which would do us vast credit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
STATE FAIR.

We are proud to sec that few Of the enterprsing citizens of Little Rock are making a strong effort to re- suscitate the State Fair Association and hold q Fair this fall. We do sin cerely trust that success will crown their efforts, for if the capital of our State, with all her boasted prosperity, all her solid citizens of wealth, enter prise and influence. cannot muster up courage enough to venture to hold a State Falr, it will seem like fool har- diness for us poor people out in the country to try theFair business. We think if Little Rock cannot take stock enough in this matter to make it a success, she had just about as we'll haul in her horns and make no fur. ther pretensions. Perhaps some other town in the State will then try her hand.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
 RANDALL FOk SPEAKER.

On our first page will be found an interesting report of an interview between a Texas editor and Hon. $. J. Randall, the prominent demo- cratic candidate for Speaker of the next House.
 It will be seen that Mir. Randall is on the right ground and his views are such as can be fully endorsed by the democracy of the United States. The reclamation Of the millions of acres of land now covered by the waste waters of the Mississippi, Mir. Randall is in favor of reclaim ing. The Texas and Pacific Rail- road also has his good wishes, and we do not think any Southern dem ocrat will have cause to regret it if MT. Randall is chosen for next Speaker.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
FROM GEN. CHURCHILL.

Gen. Churchill wrote letter to correct some misstatements, as he said, in letter written by Maj. Jno. D. Adams in reply to Mir. Fish, backs open letter. The Gazette thereupon went for Gen. Churchill, and the Treasurer came back as follows:
 TREAsURER's OFFICE, LITTLE RocK,l
 August l6, 1877.
 EDITOR GAZETTE: The sole ob- ject and purpose of my communica- tion to your paper was to correct all misstatements, and to protect the credit of the State, which in my opinion, Maj. Adams letter was cal culated to injure. I have given facts and figures, which no one will pretend to deny or dispute, and, as I stated before, an increase of one mill in currency, certainly gives us far greater facilities in meeting our liabilities. If it is purely business transaction, the question IS, are we able to pay what we borrow. I think l have clearly and plainly demonstrated that fact to any think ing man. For I think that with the revenues of the State of over $300,000 in currency, is sufficient and ample security pledged for that purpose, and is all that the parties could ask or desire. The Gazette is wrong. The State Government opposed the reduction of the four mills tax in scrip, not on the ground that it would interfere with our bor- rowing or inability to pay, but that we wanted to get rid of it so that we might no longer borrow. Col. Mitchell says Git is Idle, almost to talk about the lenders dictating a financial policy to the State." Now these parties in New York say that if you restore the four mills scrip tax you can have the money. What is that but dictation? 1 would then simply ask why is it that these parties take such an in- terest in the restoration of that tax?
 T. J. CHURCHILL,
 State Treasurer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
The District Normal Institute.


 The Normal Institute for the 9th Judicial District was held at Russell vile, on Thursday, Friday and Sat urday, the 9th, 10th, and llth inst, by our State Superintendent, G. W. Hill. The attendance was small ow ing to the short notice given. The Institute, however, was very pleas ant and the exercises were those branches taught in the common schools, and some very valuable ideas were exchanged. Our State Supt. gave Lecture on Friday and Saturday full of information, and all were convinced from various con- trasts given, that there is certainly great power in cultivated mind or disciplined thought.
 The Institute before adjourning adopted the following resolutions, viz:
 lst. That we recommend to our Congressmen a favorable considera- tion of the proposed measure of giv- ing the remaining land in the South ern States belonging to the United States government to the States in which they are situated for the spur- pose of free education.
 2d. That it is the opinion of this body that there should be clause in the contract between the board of di- rectors and the public school teach CT, providing that the teacher shall attend the county and District Insti- ute, of which he is a member by virtue of his position.
 Sd. That every teacher shall take and read one or more educational pe- riodicals; and should make some eff fort to supply himself with the best works relating to his vocation.
 4th. That this institute recon mend to the Teachers of the State the Eclectic Teacher and Southwes- tern Journal of Education, which is the official organ for the Department of Public Instruction in this State.
 9th. That each member of this In stitute will consider it duty and a pleasure to assist the State Supt. of Public Instruction in increasing the of the common school sys- tenn, and in bringing it into favor with the people.
 9th. That our sincere thanks are hereby rendered the citizens of Rus sellville for the hospitable manner in which we have been entertained by them. M. H. BAIRD,
 Sec'ty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
COUNTY TREASURER.-- IS ELLIGIBLE TO THE OF EICE?

Owing to the fact that there is now vacancy in the office of Coun- ty Treasurer, caused by the death of Mir. s. R. Parker, there is some en- quiry as to who can hold the office. Several have enqulred. of us if the law compelled the Treasurer to re- side at the County Seat. For the information of all concerned, we pub- fish the law enacted at the last ses- sion of the legislature on this sub ject, and from the lattar clause of Sec. 3, it will be seen that the law requires the several County Treasur- CTS to keep their offices at their res pective county seats, The place of residence, we opine, cuts no figure in the case, but under the law we think the Treasurer would be com pelled to have an office at the County Seat and be there to wait upon the public at regular office hours.
 The law is as follows:
 Section l. That hereafter each County Treasurer of this State, be- fore he enters upon the discharge of the duties of his office shall enter into bond, with good and sufficient security to the State of Arkansas in double the amount of all the County revenue that may come into his hands for any one year, by virtue of his office as Treasurer; conditioned for the true and faithful performance of his duties as County Treasurer, and that he will truly account for and pay over all money that may come into his hands as Treasurer.
 Sec. ?. Be 1t further enacted, That within thirty days after the passage of this act the County Judge of each County in this State shall notify the Treasurer of his County to enter into bond in the hereIn provided.
 Sec. 3. That upon the failure of the Treasurer to comply with the law, by filing the bond as herein required, within fifteen days after the notice provided for in section two of this act, his office shall be deemed vacant and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of which County shall certify the same to the Governor, who shall cause such vacancy to be filled as provided by law; and the several County Treasurers shall keep
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

-Judsonia Review: "The last is- sue ot the Russellville DEMOCRAT con. tanned a poem" whose character was Tn no way doubtful, and which should never have appeared in so good and respectable paper"
 "DE GusTTBUs NON DIsrurANDrM !" We differ with you B.o. Skinner Al. Ihough there was q vein of humor abonS the lines which was not exact iy puritannical, we think the mind should be trained to appreciate a thing of the kind without stoorine to look at It in vulgar sense. If the virtue and responsibility of our journal or yours is never hurt by any thing worse than that piece of poetry we will be all o. K.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

State finances. We are glad to see our State Treasurer take his stand on the side of the tax payers of Arkansas in this matter. Sooner or later we will be compelled to resist the oppressive demands of the lend CTS and we had as we'll commence right now to demand far dealing of them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
BORROWING MONEY.

The question just now seems to be
 will the State be able, or will she not
 be able to borrow money to run the
 machine with. Mir. Fishback says
 that Major John D. Adams failed to
 negotiate a loan. Maj. Adams says
 he did not visit New York for that
 purpose. The Gazette says the
 State cannot borrow because she re- duced the State tax four mills. Gen. Churchill says the State is better able than ever to pay the next loan, and that the lenders should not be allowed to dictate the financial poli- cy of the State. And thus it goes.
 We have a Finance Board who are
 rated as able business men and per
 haps they may be doing very good thing for Arkansas, but we can't see that such is the case. We don't see the point gained in borrowing mon ey at an exhorbitant high rate of in- terest and levying gYeenback tax to pay it back. It may be q very good thing for somebody. It may be $15, ,000 or $20,000 in somebody's pocket every year to negotiate the loan, but we fail to see where the poor taxpayer or the State is benefit ed. During the last session of the Legislature we favored the cancclla- tion ot this power of the Finance Board to borrow money to run the State Government. We look at it as a fraud upon the people. Why not run the State upon her own revenue? Why borrow money at all? Why not simply levy currency tax suffl- cient to run the State Government and save the people all this interest and costs of securing the "accommo- dation(?)." As our State officials are so much better than our county officials that they cannot take pay in the same kind of funds, let us pay currency tax for this special purpose, and have our finance board cease paying interest to New York money lenders, We see no reason why it cannot be done, and we see many reasons why it ought to be done.
 We are very sure that the taxpay- CTS of Pope county would oppose bit terly the borrowing ofmoney at such a rate of interest to pay our current county expenses. We think it fully as bad policy for the State to borrow and we believe if the people fully un- derstood the matter they wonld con demn it bitterly. We are sorry the people do not understand it better. Why are they kept so much in the dark on this subject? We don't be-
  lleve there are a score of men in the State outside of few Little Rock men who pull the ropes" who fully this matter. We confess that it is too much for us to see any wisdom in the way our finances are being managed. If we knew who to call upon we should beg of them to give the people light on this sub ect. Perhaps some of our contem poraries are better posted and will give us few lines upon this sub ect. They cannot serve their con ,tituency better than to enlighten hem on this matter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

Our brethren of the press will please remember that counterfeit $50 bills on the Third National bank of Buffalo are in circulation. Look ov- CT your pile and see if you have any. Argus.
 Goodness, man, how you scared us 1! Bat on examination we find we have but one or two of them, so we don't mind it much.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

-THE Russellville DEMOCRAT has changed to an all home paper. Glad to see such evidences of prosperity. Long may she wave, and may her circulation extend to every nook and corner of the good old "State of Pope. ."-Arkansaw Traveller.
 Many thanks, Bro. Warner, for your good wishes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

their offices at their respective County sites.
 Sec. 4. That section one thous- and land twenty eight of the Re vised Statutes of this State, and all other laws in conflict with this act be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this act take effect from and after it's passage.
 Approved February 2lst, 1877.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

The Fort Smith Herald has just closed it's 30th volume and entered upon its 3lst. Here's to your good health, Major, may you and the Her. aid prosper for another 30 years.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

School Directors will find 6 communication on page one which is not only interesting but winds up with very valuable hint, which may save some directors several dollars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

-MR. J. c. England has retired as publisher and proprietor of the Lonoke Democrat, and the paper has gone into the hands of Capt. w. T. High, an old citizen of that county. That excellent paper has just entered upon its 9th volume, and while we regret the loss of Bro. England from the press gang, we wish the Democrat a continued career of prosperity and usefulness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

-MR. ". F. Moss has retired from the Forrest City Democrat, and MT. R. c. Bradford has connect ed himself with that paper as To- calist,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

We learn from the Forrest City Times that Bro. P W. Moss, former ly of the Democrat in that city, will soon start the publication of a new paper at Wittsburg. We wish the new enterprise much success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

TIE wide awake Arkansaw Traveller offers an elegant American Hunting Case Silver Watch as a premium to the most popular cor respondent of that paper. The pre- mium is to be awarded Jan. 1st. 1878. The paper has a splendid corps of correspondents and compe tision will be lively. We say light in Joe lite and Solomon Sowzer Esq. and let's capture the prize for Pope.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

--Judsonia Review: The Immi. grafton Society of White county re. solved on Saturday last, to make an exhibit of the courtS products at the Exposition and EaiP at St. Lopis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
T J. OLIPHlNT,
ATTORNEY -AT-LAW.

Ofilce, Ia Benjamin Block Little Rock, Ark I tio all kinds of law business, but 1 give the bankrupt practice especial attention. Can get man discharged from his debts without pay ing anything on them. The Bankrupt law ex. empts 5000 pers onal and 5000 real estate. win give full information to any one free of charge on application. No discharge no payi Correspondence solicited Apr2Gly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
 GEN. CHURCHILL.

General Churchill does not show a disposition to be bull-dozed by the Gazette in the matter of our
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
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Reliable working such that for and terms
 machine having will tory Think of this proposition and proposition fully understood You buy and run risk of losing
 J. L. SHINN CO.,,
 Russelyile, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
ARTHUR ERWIN,
 Do aier in ENGRAviNGS, CRR0M0S, PHOTOS, FRAMES, AND GLASS, nRDERs SOLICITED for BOOKS, Watches, NJ Clocks, and fine Jewelry. At the Postofice, RuSSELLVILLE, ARK.
Notice.

That wilion the first day of the next Octo- Der term of Pope Probate Court, which will be on the 18th day of October 1877. present peti- ton to said Court, praying for an order to sell at public sale all the right, title and interest of Alfred Wick, deceased, to the following lands, lying in Pope county, Arkansas, viz: The north half of the southwest quarter of section twenty, township six, range nineteen west, containing eighty acres; and the west part Of north west frac tional quarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty, township six, range nineteen west, containing four and a half acres; or 50 much of said lands as will be sufficient to pay the balance of the unpaid purchase money on said lands, and to pay the debts due by said estate of Alfred Wick, deceased.
 VIM. l. HARKEY,
 AdM'r of Alfred Wick, dec'd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
STATE OF ARKANSAS,)
 County of Pope,

0 ARKANSASl County of Pope,
   condition said is not far fromc Witness my Court day of (L S] August, lS77 A.J BAYLISS,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
ECONOMY.
LABOR SAV ING.

The Dryer is simple that child 12 years cessuly adult The racks being light handled constructed that continuous dampnes or moisture to pass rom lower to obvng the necessity chang ing the racks But little labor required with good parer and corer an immense fruit dried with
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
ADVERTISING RATES:

Cards or communications of a personal char aeter. if admissible at all, double the usual rates, and strictly in advance.
 Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed four lines, free. over four twenty cents per line Transient advertisements, where the parties are not known or do not give references must be paid for in advance Ten lines or less con stitute square.
 Advertisements not marked with the number Of insertions desired will be charged for at the regular rates until ordered out
 Advertisements inserted at S1 per square for first insertion, and 50 cents each subsequent insertion.
 TERMS. year Gin advance) e)........................$1 $1 30 V HlVHthS 70 3months 40
 Single copy, cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
TERMS:

For advertisements inserted in the Special Notice column, or in reading matter, 20 cents per line will be charged.
 Announcing candidates for State and Dis trict offices, $l0 County offices. $5; for Corpora tien, ss. 50; and must be paid in advance.
 All circulars of candidates and other matter intended for personal benefit will be charged for at 70 cents D 1T line.
 The DEMOCRAT has the largest circulation of any paper In the State, outside of Little Rock, and IS not surpassed by any other paper in the southwest being circulated in nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read by an intelligent, enterprising people.
 The DEMOCRAT is the best advertising sheet Tn the state. Its extensive circulation in the Southwest, among the planters, merchants and business men, renders 1t especially desirable to those who wish to reach the general and substantial public by advertising their respec- tive business and interests.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
PORTABILITY.
FIRE PROOF.

fire proof all the fire is confined in the but hot air into the house. We claim the machine burned down. the wood part being entirely with air between it and the proof had d machine burn down.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
J. F. BATTENFIELD. Editor,

S>~-~r>r~~~-~-~~~>~~~>~~ THU RSDA1 MORNING, AUGUST g, 1877.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1877-12-05

casion, we simply say that the citizens Of
Lincoln county should look slone to the
necessity that exists for : railroad through
its boundary and then U consider what, II
anything, can bsldone TO secure ii whsth-
er sufficient amount Of contribution could
be made 70 afford sny iaducemsnt to- the
company for It's extsntion.
We have had the statement Of III. Nor.
rison some time since. that under the then
depression Of rsiIroad securities il was al.
NEST impossible to expect any proper ne
gotiation Of their securities thst would en-.
sure the extension. But we believe that II
proper steps were taken and : united
action follow, that there is ability sAough
In this county Sufficient 70 psesenss sfstor.
able propositions, and one that would not
smbarrass any Of the participators, but
would enure greatly 10 their benefit. M
Few counties in any State are 50 fortu
nate as to be in the way of roads which
'are built regardless fail. and should ever
the Peinbina, or IN fact any railroad be
built here without assistance Of some sort
being given, il will be a marvel, and An
anomaly In the history Of railroads. 5.S
Farmers, your own individual comfort
and prosperity demand that this matter
receive your earnest consideration, do not
let the old fogY principle that is fostered
and allowed to prevail through a spirit IF
selAshness. govern you. .lftvou are con-
tent to toll and struggle for the rcmunera,
tion You now get, and desire no easier
way Of accumulation and no further de.
velopment Of this country, II you want a no
further Improvement, no more wealth.
no men Of capital among you then dis
courage any proposition that tends towards
securing the road, and hug the vain hope
that the road will come anyway, and you
will be the recipient of all its benefits with
out effort. But if you have the spirit that
your intelligence indicates; if you want
to keep pace with, AMI not behind the age
Of improvement, If you want to be identj-
fed with those who desire to aid in the
development of one Of the finest counties
in Dakota Territory if your own comfort,
prosperity, and circumstances, for the
time when your labors must be crippled
by age or misfortune, is a matter Of desire,
then consider this matter fayorably.
We have. no assurance that eyenlany aid
that might be rendered, would be Of any
avail, as we have not had any communi- i
cation with the officials Of the road upon
this point, but as far as our limited knowl-
edge Of such matters exteads, we, think the
people of this county wiliif thsy.svsr get =
railroad, be obliged to act upon some
proposition involving this question