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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
ELECTION FOR co. TREAS
 JJRER.

Our readers will find the Sheriff s proclamation ordering new cleo tion for County Treasurer, in pur- suance of the proclamation of Gov. Miller. The election will occur on Tuesday, Sept II, and will be conducted in the same manner that elections for State officers are con ducted.
 In to-day's paper will also be found the announcements of Hon. Dudley James and Capt. John Rye, both highly esteemed citizens of Dover, announcing their candidacy for the position of Treasurer. Both of these gentlemen are old and well known citizens of our county aad have the confidence of the people. Either one if elected will make a faithful, honest Treasurer.
 The time intervening between now and the dase of the election being short, tve lo not suppose there will be any canvassing done.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
TROUBLE IN SCOTT COUNTY

The trouble in Scott county has been settled for the present, the law breakers having fled before the Sheriff. and posse. Some of the leaders have been arrested, we learn, and should be severely dealt with. Col. J. F. Faulkner, Assistant Adju- tant General for the State, was in our town on Tuesday after arms and an escort. Capt. J. D. Hawkins, under orders from Col. D. W. Moore, promptly responded, and began preparations for start on Tuesday morning, with twenty men as an escort for the arms ordered from this point. The action of the Sher. if of Scott dispensed with the neces- sity, and the boys stay at home. We hope our fellow citizens of Scott will lead more quiet life in future. We cannot ascertain the true in wardness of this Scott county trou- ble.-Van Buren Argus.
 Scot county has been having a rough time of It, and we are glad to see from the above that the law and order element is about to prevail at last Every good citizen of Scott county should determine that peace and order shall be preserved, and the lawless element should be sub dued if it even requires stern meas ures to do it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

Pursuant to notice and in conform ity with the law, the electors of Rus sellville School district met and J. L. Shinn was chosen chairman. J. w.. Russell and G. E. Howell were ap pointed clerks. The obj, t of the meeting was to levy tax for School purposes, which was done as follows: For tax, , mills, II; For tax 2 mills, 1; Against tax, ?. Hence it will be seen that the people of Russellville are willing to tax themselves for the purpose of educating the masses.
 We hope the day Is not far distant when all will see the necessity of a system of public schools and at once go to work to improve our present LAW and make the public'school sys- tem a success, as it has been in all the States that have tried it.
 We must educate or we mast per ish," is as true now as when first spoken.
 Prairle Grove District, although recently organized is now one of the best districts in the county, has more schools and pays better, and all this by levying mills tax.
 NJ. H. BAIRD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23


 Our readers in town will rcmem- Der the celebrated CD Dr. Edwards who was here some few months ago. The following from the Carroll County Bowlder will show what kind of "shines" the Dr. has been cutting since he left our place:
 A few weeks past, man calling himself Dr. Edwards was employed by the two brothers, w. P and Lem. Wright, of Polo, to cure the derange- ment of their father, Parson Dyson Wright. The father has been con fined in the jail at this place since the treatment began, it's being con sidered unsafe for him to be allowed his freedom. Edwards thought he was getting along finely with his patient. On Thursday of last week, we think it was, Edwards was drunk. He wanted w. P to go with him, and assist him in taking the parson out on the streets. Edwards desired to show the citizens hereof how miraculously his curative agent was working on his patient.
 They proceeded finely until, reach ing Mir. Freeman's store, Edwards, unintentionolly, caused ''strike." :" Edwards kept plucking at the par sons clothing, in order to induce him to follow him. The fact is, Edwards was just drunk enough to believe he had wrought a complete cure on his patient. The patient became irritated at the constant plucking done by Edwards, and warned him to desist. Edwards did not desist. w. F. told him that the parson would strike him if he did not let him alone. Edwards did not believe this. In an unexpected mo- ment, the parson struck. The blow was landed above one of Edwards eyes, and sent the blood from an ear. Only for the partial parrying off of the strikers blow by w. F., Edwards might have been sent to ''the other kingdom" But Edwards was not happy, even with his life. In day or two he "wound up" his affairs in this vicinity so far as to take leave, taking with him the female-not his whom he had been keeping while here.
 Dr. McAdams took charge of the case left by Edwards, and the spheres keep onward in their flight.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
ATTENTION SHIPPERS AND
 NIERCH ANTS.

Patronlze those who patronize you. The time of the year is now almost here when shipments of pro duce will commence, and the heavy fall trade begin. We beg our mer- chants and shippers to remember that they can easily see who are their friends and who appreciate their patronage most by consulting the advertising columns of the DEM ocRAr. or Memphis firms you will find that the old sterling house of Brooks, Neely x Co.,, represented by the popular and genial Cad. j.. Hanks, is constant advertiser. They will sell your cotton and pro duce for you, and send you groceries on as liberal terms as any house in the South. Friend Hanks is around frequently. Don't forget him.
 For anything in the boot and shoe line we commend you to that old and firmly established house represented by that perfect gentle man, Mir. Miles Standlsh. Messrs. Hill & Mitchell have sold immense quantities of goods throughout Ar kansas, Mississippi and Texas, and their goods always give satisfaction. So much for Memphis.
 In making consignments to St. Louis, we can confidently recon mend all shippers to the solid firm of Kirkland, Humphey x Mitchell. cotton factors and general commis- sion merchants. This house, through their popular and always accommodating representative, J. II. Robinson, has done heavy busi- ness with the merchants and ship pers of the Arkansas River valley, and we have yet to hear of the first Instance Of any dissatisfaction. This firm has been good friend to our peoples paper-the DEMOCRAT and we trust they will continue to enjoy the large patronage of our shippers.
 New Orleans will always hold a portion of the cotton shipments from Arkansas, and in making ship ments to that grand old cotton mart, we beg our merchants to consult their own good by making bills of lading to Messrs. McGehee, Snow den & Violett, house of solid bot tom and large experience in the commission business. We do not know who will represent the house up this river during the present season, but we can assure shippers that none but thoroughly reliable man and perfect gentleman will ever hand you the card of that house. In shipping to New Orleans remember them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
Murder Will Out.

A few years ago August Flower" was discovered to be a certain cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, a few thin Dyspeptics made known to their friends how easily and quickly they had been cured by it's use. The great merIts of Greens August Flower be- came heralded through the country by one sufferer to another, until, without advertising, it's sale has become inn mense. Druggists in EVERY TOWN in the United States are selling it. No person suffering with Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpita- tion of the Heart, Indigestion, low spirits, etc., can take three does with out relief. Go to your Druggist, J. NJ {. IIarkcy X Bro, and get bottle for 70 ccuts and try it. sample bottle loets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
FROM THE FINANCE BOARD.
 We find the following in Sundays

Gazette:
 LITTLE ROCK, August Is, 1877.
 MIR. EDITOR: Some misapprehen- sion appearing to exist regarding the failure of the State to make an annual loan, as was expected, we deem it proper to say word to the public on that subject. We have used every effort in our power to obtain loan, as contemplated by tue several acts of the Legislature, and on the terms therein prescribed; !; but so far in vain. It is not true, as seems to have been supposed, that the Board of Finance sent Maj. Jno. D. Adams to New York on mission of that kind; but the Board has cor responded directly with brokers and other capitalists in our large cities on that subject. Various reasons have been given for declining the loan. It mas been uniformly said that the money market was unusual ly stringent. We have not known any one to say positively that the security offered was not good; in deed, we do not see how that could be said with any truth or propriety. It has been sometimes said that the act of the last Legislature, lowering the scrip tax, imperrlled the value of the security offered, but we do not regard this suggestion as being based on any good or sufficient req son. For, while the Legislature lowered the scrip tax, it In- creased the currency tax, and thus increased the fund specifically de voted to the payment of any money borrowed for carrying on the State government, fund which can not be diverted to any other purpose.
 Whatever, then, may have been the propriety of the act lessening the scrip tax, it could not, in our opinion, in any way tend to render the repayment of any money borrow ed more precarious.
 Respectfully, w. R. MILLER,
 U. NJ. RosE,
 F. w. COMPTON, 5a Finance Board.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
MILD, HEALTHY CLIMATE,
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the following named exec tutors, administrators and guardians have filed their accounts current for settlement and con 6rnation at the October term 1871 of the Pro bate Court Of Pope County, Ark:
 w. H. McEVer gdn of j. $. Gray's heirs; {; James Whitesides gdn of the Whitesides heirs; ; W. A. Barker aalm'r of J. P. Boon est final; i; !. NJ. Nancy gdn of Maggie l.. Nancy; (. W. Ewing atln'r of Frank Iiickox est. hnaI; N. D. SLnn adm'r of J. Ii. Brooks est. final; Joseph Petty ex'r of A. A. Price; Y. M. II utson gdn of Yeats heirs; A. NJ. Gibson adnl'r of 4. Neston est; Wm. M. Peeler admr of John Patrick est; Lewis Barnes and H. D. Brown eA'rs J. M. Thomas.
 All persons interested in said estates are hereby notified to file their exceptions, if any they have, to said accounts on or before the second day of the october term 1877 of said Court or they will he forever barred from eN- eepting to the same or any part thereof.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said IL. sl Court this 2Ith day of July, IstT.
 A. j. AlLlSS, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
Sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through the columns of newspapers and by your Druggist to use something for your Dyspepsia and Liver complaint that you know nothing about you get dis couraged spending money with but little success. Now to give you satis- factory proof that Greens August Flower will cure you of Dyspebsia and Liver Complaint with all it's effects, such as sour stomach, Sick Headache, iIabitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart, Heartburn, Water-brash, Fullness of the pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, lndiges- tion, Swimming of the Head, Low Spirits, &c., we ask you to go to your Druggist, J. NJ. Ilafkey X Bro, and get sample bottle of Greens August Flower for 10 cents and try it, or q reg uIar size for 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you. leow.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
sabbath school Convention.

DOVER, PopE CoUNTY, ARK, Aug. 10.
 According to previous announce mcnt in the DEMOCRAT the following brethren met in the M. E. Church South in the town of Dover, for the purpose of holding and organizing a Sabbath School Convention. Pres ent, c. Davis, B. Williams, J. l.. Hicks, T..S. Edwards and J. c. Rye. C. Davis was called to the chair and explained the object of the meeting. On motion of T. $. Edwards, J c. Rye was elected secretary. The en- terprise of $. $. Conventions, it's ob- jects, the results, how it should be conducted, &c., was discussed by all present, at considerable length, when the following preamble and resolu tion was offered and adopted:
 Whereas. There is several Sunday Schools in the county and it is nee essary that tl,ey should have all the encouragement possible, and
 Whereas, A co operation is desir ed to work together to plan and ad wise with all the Sunday School workers, that this all-important en- terprise may grow and wield the de- sired influence and train up the young in the way they should go. Therefore be it
 Resolved, lst, That all the officers of the several s. $. in the county be requested to attend the next conven tion.
 2d, That each School elect two delegates from among the pupils to represent their $. s. in the next Convention.
 3d, That a copy of these proceed ings be sent to the DEMOCRAT with the request to publish the same.
 4th, That this Convention tender their hearty thanks to the Editor for past fayors.
 The Convention adjourned to meet at Gravel Hill, near J. J. Bowdens, , miles east of Dover, on Saturday October 20th, 1877.
 c. DAVIS, Chm,
 JIG. RYE, Sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
$2oO Reward. p PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.

Whereas, 1t has come to the knowledgde of the executive, that Turner Clark murdered William Moser, in Pope county, State Of Ar kansas, on the 18th day of July, 1877; and that said Turner Clark is still at large. Therefore, !, w. R. Miller, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority as vested m me by the constitution and laws of said state, do hereby offer reward of Two Hundred Dollars.f for the arrest and delivery of said Turner Clark tO the Shernof Pope county. In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
 haad and caused the seal of the state to IL, S,l be aniNed at Little Rock, on this tst
 day of August islL .
 W. K. MILLER.
 Governor of Arkansas. By the Governor:
 B. B. BEAVERS, Secretary of state, By G. W. ST. CLAIR, Deputy.
 DESCRIPTION.
 Turner Clark Is about feet q iacbes high, weighs ll5 or i50 pounds, Is about s9 or 80 years old. has black hair and eyes and dark com pleN on, has very few whiskers if any.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
tuesday, September II, ".
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Peaches have been selling read fly at 30 cents per bushel.
 A paying establishment at Rus sellyille, would be good tan yard.
 A Coop INvEsTMENT.-Send us $1.50 and get the DEMOCRAT for one year.
 Miss Matte Southmayde, who has been visiting among friends here, left for home last Saturday.
 pr. A. D. Thomas has moved his distillery to this place and will locate it near the fouring mlll of Messrs. Smith x Bradley.
 MT. James ". Jones has order. ed a pair of 4-ton hay scales and will put them up at his gin in the Northern suburbs of town.
 Owing to a mishap there was no train down last Saturday, the regular train not getting here until Sunday at ? o'clock.
 Mrs. James Darr, of Atkins, has been in Russellville thls week visiting at her fatEers-Mr. J. A. IIearne.
 The voters of the single school district of Russellville voted spe eial school tax of of five mills at last Saturdays meeting.
 As q general thing the goods sold at the sale of Mir. J. F. McCar- thur last Saturday, went much be low value.
 If you want piano or an organ or if you want anything in the book or stationery line. order from Wilson & Webb, No. 1O7 Main St., Little Rock, Arks.
 For a handsome piece of jewel " of any description, or for any article of silverware, at reasonable price order from Bernays & Roeck, IT Main St, Little Rock, Arks.
 Il Pratt Gin Stand, Dearing Horse Power, bands, ropes, and scales, &c., all ready for running a cotton gin, for sale, by J. M. Harkey & Bro.
 One would suppose from the racket that is kept up from early morn 'til late at eve at the Fruit Dryer Factory that that establish ment is meeting with large demand for their excellent dryers. = If Paul was living in this age he would advise Timothy to ABSTAIN from taking "Home Stomach Bitters' in the place of wine, for they are the cause of MORE than "frequent in firmities."
 Our good friends and kind neighbors, Mir. and Mrs. R. B. Potts, will please accept our profound thanks for a delicious melon from their garden.
 See the new advertisement of the Chicago Scale Company in to- days paper. Our fellow townsman, MT, James w. Jones, will soon have a pair of their Hay Scales put in operation at his gin, and parties wishing scales should examine them.
 Our guess at the wheat crop this year is S5,000 bushels. We hope all those who run separators will send us Tn the correct amount threshed by them so that we may get at the wheat, oat and rye crop exactly.
 -Remember the meeting Satur- day for the purpose of further dis cussing and perfecting all the ar Engagements for holding the County Fair in October. It Is desired that there be a good turnout of the citi- zens from all parts of the county.
 See the advertisement of the Chicago Scale Company which ap- pears in to days DEMOCRAT. This Company have been been manufac- turing scales for twenty years and have attained great perfection. Their prices are low, having recent y made a great reduction. Send to them for catalogues.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
DOVER DOTS.

School election passed off smooth ly. James A. Jamieson was elected director. No tax was levied. Only a few votes were cast.
 Preaching was going on all last week. Three young ladies joined M E: Church last Sunday. Rev. Williams ofiiciated.
 Health good and general prosperi- ty prevails.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

The Saratogian tells the following "At the Delaware and Hudson de- pot yesterday lady and gentleman climbed up on either side of the seven foot picket fence that extends through the arcade, to kiss each other good-by. They had previous ly attempted to kiss between the pickets, but space forbade"
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
Administrators Notice.

Notice is given to all whom it may concern, that at the October term 1tl1, of the Probate Court of Pope county, 1 will as the adminis- trator of the estate of \. ID. Crews, deo'd, make application to said Court for an order to sell the real estate of tho said decedent to pay un- paid indebtedness of said estate.
 W. J. CURTIS, Adm'r of A. n. crews.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
EStraV NOtices

Taken up by J. W. Bernard of Gala Rock township. Pope county, Ark, on the 4th day of Iuly is77, one dark bay horse five years old, black mane and tail, both hind feet white be- tween hoof and ankle joint, right hip knocked down little, fourteen hands and one inch high A J. BAY LiSs, Clerk.
 August Il, 1877.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

The great gold mine at Searcy has probably gone up the spout. Nothing is heard from it lately.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

M ~H EA Great chance to make mon- HsHEH HH ey. If you can't get gold you EEEEH EH.you can get greenbacks. We GSs &S Ars BY Hneed person in every town to take subscriptions for the largest, cheapest and best Illustrated family publication in the world. Any one can become a successful agent. The most elegant works of art given free to subscribers, The price is so low that almost everybody subscribes One agent re- ports making over $50 in week. A lady agent reports taking over 400 subscribers in ten days. All who engage make money fast. ' ou can devote all your time to the business, or only your spare time. Ton meet not be away from home over tight. You can do 1t as well as others. Full particulars, directions and terms free. Elegant ard expensive outfit free. If you want reliable work send us your l,ldres at once. II costs nothing to try the business. No one who engages fails to make great pay. Address 'fhe Peoples Journal,' Portland, Maine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

NE ELEGANT CABDS. No two R Oalike. With name, Toe. Post paid Husted & Co.,, Nassau, N. Y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
,, F. Battenfieid,---Local Editor.

~ Vt p" affer yOaF RdB'e signifies hhdt your j5,., {. aut, and unless yoW reRetc go8r sub .,iDtioa yofr name ,"Usf 5e stricken From onr j,t,.
 ,4rERyISE BEETS and Local Notices nnas, ' 5 LiIs3 fn 6y WedHesddy morning, if aof ttsym0V be de{tyed one 1ceek.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

for the DEMOCRAT,
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
DOVER HIGH SCHOOL.

The Fall Session of Dover High School will open on the first Monday in September 1877. and continue twenty weeks. The Trustees have secured the services of Prof NJ. T. Brown ing, graduate of Emery X Henry College, Va, as principal. He comes to us highly recom mended as an efficient and successful teacher. Rates of tuition the same as last session.
 For further information address the Princi- pal, at Dover, Pope Co.,, Ark
 D. JAStEs, Pres. Board of Trustees. II. GLAZE HOWELL, Sec'y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23
The Annual school Meeting.

J. c. RYE, Sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-08-23

as bright Spring morning. It con- tains large variety of choice read ing matter, instructive, cheering, encouraging and amusing. Of the many titles of interesting articles, etc, we will quote-"The New York Aquarium and its Contemporaries" "The Tower of London," "Stories from the Talmud," "The Christians in Turkey" The last story from the pen of Rev. J. $. c. Abbott. "Home Pulpit" "A Time to Laugh" :" etc., etc., etc. Each number has 100 illustrations and l2S pages. Parties desiring to subscribe should send $3, which is one years subscription prlce for the magazine, postpaid, to Frank Leslie's Publishing House, 537 Pearl Street, New York. Of all Frank Leslie's many publications, thls is the most valuable one, the only Sunday Magazine published in American, and it certainly excels in value the Sunday magazines of the Old Country. When it first appear ed its merits were at once recogniz- ed, and gained for it universal ap- proval and very large circulation, which has continued to increase. We congratulate Mir. Leslie on his happy and timely enterprise, and we venture to promise him continued and immense success with our Amer ican Sunday Magazine.
, 1877-10-21

GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE DEMONSTRATION.
The General Convention Of uniycrsalfsts will
be held in this city during the present week.
The Convention is composed OF delegates from
tie several State Conventions of the Union
and froul the Dominion OF Canada It meets
annually, hut has not held session in this city
for nearly twenty years. The Convention
proper will commence its deliberations in St.
Paul's Uniyersalist Church on Wednesday morn
ing, Oct. "a, aI 10 O'Clock, and continue its ses-
sion probably for three days.
Those having charge OF the meeting state that
the prospect is ! large attendance Of both min
is,ers and lavmen. The Univcrsalist Church
now comprises $50 parishes and 7U; ministers.
Its five colleges, two theological schools, and
! academies, with its church property, represent
ILL Investment Of sotte ST.. .0o0,0 0o0.
The eighth annual meeting Of tne Woman's
Centenary Association will bc holden i'll the
vcstry OF St. paul's universalist Church, Tues
day, Oct. ~ Members nf the Association, and
women favorable to It's work, are earnestly in
vitcd to cHdcayor to he present at that time.
The dly previous to the organization or the
General Convention las been selected fur the
to attend promptly To the duties then deyol1ing
upon officers aud members may be secured.
Following is the order Of exercises:
Monday, Oct. -, 8 Il. Ill.,. reunion Of officers
aud members of the Assoc'atlon 1T the parlors
Of i1rs. 6. b. Marsh, Virc-prcsidcnt for l'inuis
and Corresponding Secretary for the West, DOG
Indiana avenue. All arc cordially invited with
out further notice. !
Tuesday, Q a. lu., praise and prayer meeting
in thc vcstry Of St. PauE's Church; 10 to y
a. m. reports OF officers, elections, and general
conference Oh business; 2:D p. H., addresses
by officers and u,etnbcrs ON topics connected
with the Association and woman's work in the
uniycrsalis: Church. Exercises for the evening
will tic afIftuiIfCeI.