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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

The celebrated Peoria show cases.
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't G.Lutke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents. Rock
Island, Ills. 5-l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

Mrs. Gent Sherman says: II have fire.
quently purchased Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy for friends suffering with
rheumatism and in every instance it acted
like magic"
Lodille's Headache Specific cures
headache in to 20 minutes Sold by all
druggists in Rock Island and Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

The following real estates transfer was
recorded last Saturday:
Isaac Fl. Brown to T. D. Van Wagenen
for $l3, 9l3 81 the hf ne and NV and part
of the sw sec. 90 and hf NV and sw sec.
% and part Sc sec. %, town 20, range2 e.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
Tho Waathar--To-DaY

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ 42O above zeroI IL p. n. 53o above zero
% N, 4ss Pc see -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

The various military characters in the
Dutch Recruit will be performed in
splendid style at Darts Hall, to morrow
night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

The Rock Island House register
showed two pages of arrivals before noon
to day,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
River News.

The Arkansas passed up Sunday morn
ing, taking large number of plows from
Buford & Co.
The Charley Cheaver went up the river
this evening, bound for St. Paul.
The Anna is expected up tomorrow
night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

The character of Laura Duncan one of
the most difficult in the play. and requiring
line acting will be faultlessly rendered in
the Dutch Recruit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

Reserved seats for the Dutch Recruit at
Wylie Il McCunes book store; no extra
charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
Ish Dot So?

Maud st. Leon, one of the most popular
characters in the cast, will be charmingly
rendered in the Dutch Recruit,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded BY
moisture like perspiration producing 8
very disagreeable and distressing itching
particularly at night after getting warm
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MoKINsTRY. Hudson, N. Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller Il Fuller, and VanSchaack
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

Ish Dot SOP

The Colonnade Hotel. Philadelphia, is q
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

Dutch Recruit at Darts Hall, tomorrow
night,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

Teddy O'Connor gets on his muscle with
the Dutch Recruit, at Darts Hall to-mor-
row night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
Golden Medical Discovery
Is Alternative, or Blood-cleansing.
Golden Medical Discovery
Is Pectoral.
Golden Medical Discovery
Is Cholagogue, or LIVER stimulant.
Golden Medical Discovery
Is Tonic.
Golden Medical Discovery

by reason OF its Alternative properties cures Dis
sases Of the Blood and Skin, as ScrOfula or Kings
EVIL Iumors; Ulcers, Old Sores: Blotches
Plmplesi and Eruptions. BY virtue of its Pectora,
properties, 1t cures Bronchial, Throat and Lung
AnecIonsi lncipient Consumption; Lingering
coaghs; and Chronic Laryngitis. Its Cholagogue
properties render 1t an unequaled remedy for BIZ
iousness Torpid Liver or Liver Complaint ~ and
Its Tonic properties make It equally effcacous in
sla. 'NF0F
Where the skin is sallow and covered with
blOtches and pmples, or where there a. e scrofn
oGsswelngs and affections, a few bottles OF Gold
On meuichi discovery will effect an entire cure II
you teIl uull, drowsy, debilltated, have saow col
or on SKID or yellowisn-brown spots on face or
BODY, frequent headache or dizziness bad taste in
mu4tn' Internal neat or chills aternated with hot
bushes, low spirits and gloomy forebOdines irreg-
aar appetite, and tongue coated you are suffering
from IOEPID LIVER, or BHIousNRss In many
cases OF LIVER COMPLAINT only mart of these
symptoms are experienced. As a remedy for ali
such cases, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
mas no equal II effects perfect cures leaving tbs
liver strengthened and healthv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
ACLOUD OF WITNESSES,

The following named parties are among the
thousands who have been cured Of catarrh by the
use OF DR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy:
A Downs, New Geneva, Pa; D ] Brown, st
Joseph, Mo; Lewis, Rutland, VT; Levi Spring
er, Nettie Lake, Ohio; Chas Norcrop, North Cbea-
Bridger station Wyo; j c Merriman Logansport
Indi Nj NJ Post, Logansport, Ind; j w Bailey, Ire
mont, Pai IL b Ayres, La Porte Ind; Jessie NJ
sears, TT Branch, Ind; L Williams, Canton, Mo
W AThayer, Onarga, III; B Nichols, Jr, Calves
ton, Texas Jonas Reinert, StOnesvie, Pa; "
Lusk, Mcfarland Wis; Johnson Williams Hell
mick, Ohio; Mrs M A Currey, Trenton, Tenn: j G
Joslin Keene, II A Casper, Table Rock "
Va: Louis Anders, Gsysport Ohio; II Chase
Elkhart, Ind Mrs Henry Haght, San Francisco
Cal; Mrs NJ Galusha, LawrenCeville, Y: w /.
Graham. Abel, iowa; A Smith, Newman, Ga
Chas + Rice, Baltimore Md; Jesse NJ Sears, Car
Isle, Ind; Dan'l Miller, Fit Wayne. Ind Mr.,
Minnie Arna,se, 200 Delaney Street, New York; Il
w Hall, Hastings, Mich; VIM F Marston Lowell
laney- Harrisburg, Pa: Nj Cole, Lowell Mass
Mrs } Spurtin, Camden Ala; Chas f K4w Fred
ericktown, OhiS; Mrs Lucy Hunter, Pennington
II Capt Spauling, Camp Stambaugh, Wyo;
Tracy, Steamboat Rock, Iowa; Mrs Lydia Waite
Shushan N Y; M Peck junction City, Mont
Henry Ehe, Bantas Dial; L Cummings, Rantoul
IL: Jones, Charleston Four Corners, N Y; Ge,
= Hall, Pueblo Cal: VIM Bartrie Sterling Pa
j b Jackman, Samuel's Depot Ky; Henry Zcbrst
Geneqa, y Miss Hattie Parrot, Montgomery
ONO; l. Ledbrook, Chatham, Ill; Mccoy
NashpOrt Ohio; w W Warner, North jackson
Mich; Miss Mary A Winnie Darien, Wis: JohI
Hieglcr. Carlisle Springs Pa; James 1ompkins )
Cloud. MINI: Enoch Duer, Pawnee City, Neb; 10
seph I Miller, Xenia, Ohio; s b Nichols, Galve
Ton, Tex; II l. Laird, Upper Alton, III; John Davis
Irescott Ariz; Mrs Nancy Graham, Forest Cove
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
PiIes--Itchiug Piles

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis.
eases Of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

Dutch Recruit at Darts Hall, to morrow
night
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
MOLINE.
.nans Observation-Disclosures.

& SoHRBEcK's Drug and Book Store
can he left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. ]. Beardslee. Bust
ness notices should be handed In by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
Home, Sweet Home,

The character of Mrs. st. Leon will be
admirably rendered in the Dutch Recruit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
The Dutch Recruit.

Reserved seats for the Dutch Recruit at
Wylie q McCunes book store; no extra
charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18

We can safely assert that nothing equals
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for all cases Of
Sore Throat, Cough, Colds etc. Price %
cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-18
MEDICAL.
DR.. PIERCE'S
STANDARD
REMEDIES

in the diseases for which they are recommended.
NATURAL SELECTION.
Investigators OF natural science have demonstra-
ted beyond controversy that throughout the animal
kingdom the survival of the ttest' is the only law
that vouchsafes thrift and perpetuity Does not the
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
OF MANI An inferior cannot supersede superior
article BY reason OF superior merit DR.. Pierces
Standard Medicines have outrivaled all Others.
Their sale In the United States alone exceeds one
million dollars per annum, while the amount exDor-
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow 10 such gigantic proper
tions and rest upon any other basis than that OF
merit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
opE COUNTY ARKANSAS. THURSDAY. JANUARY 3l. 1878.

Washington that you were at Bates vile. answered him and instruct ed that my telegram be repeated to YOU at Batesvillc, and that you an swcr me care C. L. Howe, at Cincin natl Wednesday. l found no answer there and none here. take 1t for granted that your father was tco sick for you.to attend to any public business, and would not intrudc now upon the sacred duty you are performing but that it < of the ut most importance you decide at once, or with the least possible delay, what you will do in regard to calling. an extra session of the Legislature for the purpose of settling this ii nance question.
 We now have it in such shape as to settle the WHOLE, including the "Holfords' for four millions, or less; or the legislature could settle with the holders of the other three classes i. e. -the old sixes funded and un- funded, levee and railroad aid, for not much over tLree millions and leave the Holfords for an equitable settlement. I am opposed to paying them more than what is justly due them on fair and just settlement, unless it be deemed best to settle with them now solely for the pur- pose of seeing the end of the vexed question. which, as I said before, can be done and all taken up for the $4,- 100000. 1 believe 1t would be best for the State to settle now on that basis than 10 put 1t off for a future time, for if the State should repudi- ate the whole debt think it would cost her more than $4,000,000 with interest, in less than twenty years, and such an act would be disgrace that would bring the blush of shame to the cheek of any of its people in the future, and not far distant fu- ture at that. You will excuse me for intruding my opinions upon you,
 (Continued on fourth page.)
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
POPE COUNTY.
Some Information about the area.
 the Soil, the Timber, the Schools

the Soil, the Timber, the Schools
 &c., sc.
 We are in receipt of printed cir cular from MT. w. A. Webber, stating that at the request of Senators Gar land and Crayens he is preparing q Statement of Arkansas resources, climate, schools, &c., &c., for the use of the Hon. Wm. G. LeDuc, U. S.. Land Commissioner, at Washington, to be incorporated i'll his next report. We are requested to furnish answers to series ofquestions, and as we are continually in receipt of letters from the north asking similar questions we have determined to ans swe IT through the DEMOCRAT. The an swers are given and numbered to correspond with the number of the question propounded.
 l. AREA.-Pope County has an area of about 720 square miles, or 460, 800 acres. The county is about 20 miles east and west, and 36 miles north and south.
 ?. SURFACE AND TOPOGRAPHY - The surface of the County is of di- versilied character. In the northern part of the county is broken and hilly, with running streams of pure spark ling water coursing their way along the intervening volleys. Along these streams there are rich valleys of land and many fine farms. The table lands on the tops of the mountain spurs are undulating, but rich and level enough to admit of cultivation. Some good farms have been opened upon the tops of these mountain ridges. The timber here is fine ]; walnut, wild cherry and ehnqnepin often grow to be to } feet in diam etre. In the southern part of the county, except in the river bottom, the lands are high well drained up lands, the elevation being perhaps 100 or l20 feet above the level of the river bed. In the vicinity of Russell vile there is a beautiful prairie with an area of about 5000 acres.
 3. TIMBER. The County is well timbered. Some oi the finest piner- ies and cypress brakes in the State are here to be found. Oak, of all kinds, Hickory, Walnut, Gum, Ash, wild Cherry, Cottonwood, Sycamore, &c., &c., abound.
 4. WATER CouRsEs.--The Arkan. sas river sweeps the southern boun dary of the county, flowing in a south eastern course. The county has river front of about 30 miles, giving us lalge body of river bot tom lands.
 Bic plNEY and LITTLE PINEY wash es the western border of the county, flowing from north to south and emptying into the Arkansas river about half way between Russellyille and Clarksville.
 The lands along Piney are equal to River lands and some of tho finest farms in the county arc to be found along these creeks. The ILLINOIS BAYOU rises in .Searcy County, just north of Pope, and flows down through the hills in southerly direction dis charging into the Arkansas river : miles west of Russellville. There are some fine mill sites on this stream l GUM LOG CREEK, a small stream
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
nUSSELLvIlLE MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL.

PROF. D. S. PATRICK, A. NJ, Prncipal.' The Spring sesssion will open In Feb. 1878, and close Tn June, with an annual cAamina- tiun.
 RATES OF TUITION, PER MO. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary Grammar, Primary Arithmetic, Prima- ry Geography, each or all S2 D Practical Grammar, Practical Arithmetic Ge0graphy, History, Natural Science, caeii or all b try' etry Latin or Greek. French, each or aii % Incidental Fee, per session 90 The fuitiOu will he required monthly. Stu dents win be charged from lime of entrance Co the c,ose ol the session allowing DO deductions except in cases of protracted scknesi unless by special contrarL
 For Circulars, &s., apply to the Principal
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
yIrru JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

Composed oi the counties of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Franklin, and Conway. Yell County, at Danville, 2d Monday in February and August.
 Conway County, 3d Monday after the 2d Monday in February and August. Pope County, 4th Monday of March and September.
 Johnson County, 3d Monday after the 4th Monday in March and September. Franklin County, 9th Monday after 4th Monday in March and September. Circuit Jud se ". ". MANSFIELD. Pros. Atty. .... J. r. BYERS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
AnyFNrIsrNa KArEs.
Card. or communlcations of 2 personal cEar;,

Cards CT communications Of personal char sctcr 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 inc. Advertisements inserted at q per square for first insertion, and 50 cents each subsequent insertion,
 For advertisements inserted ill the Special Notice column. or in reading matter, 2o cents per line will be charged.
 Announcing candidates for State and Dis triet nfices Sle: County offices, To; Tor CoIpoFa- ton, S2,50; and mus | be paid In advance.
 All circulars of candidates and other matter intended for personal benefit will be charged for at 20 cents D 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- stitutc square
 Advertisements not marked with the number Of insertions desired will be charged for at the regular rates until ordered out
 The DEMOCRAT has the largest circulation of my paBer in the state, outside Of Little kocE, and is not surpassed by any other paper m the southwest being circulated m nearly every town and city in the south and west, and read hy an intelligent, enterprisng people
 The DEMOCRAT is she best advertising sheet Tn inc State. It's extensive circulation in the Southwest among the planters, merchants and business men, renders 1t especially deslfaoie 10 those who wish to reach the general anu substantial public by advertising their reapee- tive business and interests.
 TERMS:
 year Gin advanccl. ,..,.......,..sl ?. months ... ....' '''' ', ', monthS .''' f'
 single copy, 5 cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
ropr onnRr cALENpAR.

County Court: First Monday in January, April, July and October.
 On the First Monday in October, each year, tie County Court, consti- tuted of the County Judge and a major ity of the Justices of the Peace shall meet for the purpose of levying county taxes and making appropriations Tor the expenses of the County.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
TO THE PEOPLE OF ARK's.
Little Rock Gazette.i

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Jan. Fl, 1878.
 Much having been said and writ ten during the last six months, pro and con, in regard to settling the debt of the State of Arkansas on q plan known as the Adams Redficld" proposition, and as settlement on that basis, or any other, have failed, I deem it proper that should give the causes or reasons, so far as 1 know them. Mir. Redfeld and my self found it necessary to send some one to England for the purpose of laying before the heirs of James Holford, deceased, the plan for set clement, and, if possible, get their consent, having failed to get their agent, MT. Capen, of New York, to agree to it.
 went and, upon my arrival in England, H. 5. Holford, the eldest son and really the representative of the family, called upon me at the Langham Hotel, London, on the 4th of December, and 1 wrote Gov. Mill Ter the following letter next day:
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
OFFICERS OF THE ARKANSAS MMiGRA-
 TIoN SOCIETY:

R. C. NEWTON, Little Rock, Pres't. J. B. BANTER, Clarendon, Vice President.
 !. D. DARDEN, Little Rock, Recor- ding Secretary.
 W. A. WEBBER, Little Rock, Cor responding Secretary.
 E. A. WARREN, Prescott, Assistant Corresponding Secretary.
 l.. W. DAVIS, Russellville, Assistant Correspond lg Secretary.
 LOGAN II. ROOTS, Li.tle Rock, Treasurer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

EAsr.-Arriyc l2:Oo m. Leave l2 20 D. m, WEsT.YAryive 1;30 D. m. Leave :50 ?. ms
 c. F. HOWELL, Agent. W. J, REYNOLDS, Tel. Operator.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
i-- sa=ali- s|i'lIl' '-iIIaa =s=- SOL. F. CLARK,
SAM. W. WILLIAMS.
!. GILMORE, A, A. THOMAS, Late Register at
 Kirwin, Kansas. MORE & CO.,,

G29 r STREET, W DISTINCTION, D. ..
 Will prosecute before the General Land Office, 0fice of Indian Affairs. Department of the Interior. the Court of Claims, and United states Supreme Court. Claims of all kinds aris- ing under laws governing the disposal of Pub lie Land, or the adjustment of Fre-ch, Spanish and Mexican Grants. or other Private Land Claims. Special attention given to cases in- volviBg Title to Grant Lands and Mining Claims. Land Warrants and Land Scrip bought. Cash paid for Soldiers Additional Homestead Rights. Send stamp for circular of instructions. Three stamps to pay postage ifyou want full set of blanks and instructions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
CITY OFFICERS.

POPE COUNTY IMMIGRATION SOCIETY. President-Dr. G. w. lIarkey. Vice President-James Potts. Sccretary--RObt. B. Wilson.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
PURELY TIMETABLE.

The Cheapest, Pur- est and Best Family Meii cine T. h { Il C World.
 An ehectual Spc- ciiic for all diseases of the Liver, stomach and spleen.
 Chills and Fever, Malarious Feyers, Bowel Complaints, Restlessnest. Jaun- dieQ and MHttzpa
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
COUNTY OFFICERS.

FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT. nator CHAS. E. T0BEY
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
DIR mCEo Eoz Y-
srATE OFFICERS.

Governor ". K. MILLER. Secretary of State B. B. BEAV ER.'. Auditor .JNO. ChA " r uisD. Treasurer T. J. Slll hSlii LL' Atty General ". F. HENDERSON. Com'r State Lands J. N SMITH EE. Adjutant General J. M. POMEkOI.
 SUPREME COURT:
 Chief Justice ..... E II. ENGLISH. Associates w. NJ. HARRISON,
 DAVID WALKER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
3ils &u,stIlpiIe al}tetla Bspoteaf.

IHE RUssELLvILLE PRINTING ASSOCIATION,
 Proprietoss. JB ERWIN, President, R. l. WILSON. Niee-President, GEO. E. HOW ELL. Secretary, A II. BAIRD, Treasurer.
 EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE: L. SHTNN, ]. W. RU SELL, J. Nj. HARKEf. E. F. LOBE, BUSINESS MASAGER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31

If you feel dull, drowsy, deUiftated, have frequent headaehe, mouth tastes badly. poor appetite, and tongue coated, you are suffering from torpid liver; or "biliousness,f' and noth- ing will cure you so speedily and permanently as to take simmons Liver Regulator or Medi- ,.fF
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31

n15S~ Win visit all the towns on the l.. k. X F. $ Railway from Van Buren to Plnmmcrville.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31
ADMINISTRATION !!
SICK HEADACHE!

rrice. sl.Oo. sold by all Drugglsts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-01-31

and in the same act of the Legisla- ture ratifying that settlement pro- vide for the Hoford Bonds to the extent of the actual amount that may be found due on that account after fair and equitable adjustment of the matter in accordance with the
 facts and history of the case from the date the $500,000 bonds were hypothecated by the agents of the old Real Estate Bank with the North American Trust Company" and provide that the holders of any part of the issue known as 'Holford Bonds" be permitted to surrender their bonds and receive pro rata of the actual amount found dne from the State on account of those bonds. In this way the State would not re- pudiate nor scale any part of the debt for which the Holiord bonds were issued, but would lop of the fraudulent portion of that issue and pay dollar for dollar with interest on same for what we actually received on the $500,000 bond Cor rather on what the said Bank received, as the State received nothing except the assetts of said Bank after it's failure ). Now, if you agree with me in these views, l have no doubt of getting all the other bonds Ga majority of them in time for you to call the Legisla- ture in extra session before the mid dle of January, and this closes up the whole thing in accordance with the plan you set out to settle upon, and thus save the State from sweep ing repudiation, which l fear will be the case should no settlement be made before the next election, if the bondholders show no disposition to accept a settlement which is entirely