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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
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at the present day to excite the van ity and encourage the egotism of as plrants to office, with whom trust I will not be enumerated and to whom l claim not to belong.
 Reared and educated at period and with q class of politicians whose passports to distinction and office were to be "honest, faithful and com petent," and that the ''office should seek the man," it could not consis- tently be expected that l should too hastily respond giving my consent.
 The position l dcen 60 be good one, although siEue reconstruction (without intending any reflection upon our representative from Arkan- sas, some of whom are my warm per sonal friends, and all of whom I re- gard as clever and worthy gentle men, in some instances sadly abus- ed by neglect of duties, Incompetent cy in their performance, and, in wan ton, shameful, profigate expenditure of the moneys of the public treasury, by the transfer and control almost of the Government itself to the hands of bondbolders, railroad rings and aristocratic moneyed monopo- lists, whose power and influence are so great at the capital and being yielded in the hall of our congress, do, as conceive, much of its legis- lation.
 I should doubt exceedingly my competency and ability to battle successfully for the overthrow or correction of the enormous pecula- tious and frauds being daily perpe- trated upon the country; a position requiring very able and distinguish ed men, possessing stern integrity and fidelity, of the Jefiersonlan school, to wrest the control from the hands of corrupt and dishonest rulers and politicians.
 Feeling that my friends may have overestimated my influence and ability to serve them or my country, where so much is needed and re- quired, and that I might fall short in the consummation of any very great good in this direction at my advanced age (unless such an i'm mergency should arise, of which there is not the least probability, that no other candidate could be suc- cessfully brought before the Conven- tion, 1 must most respectfully de cline your fattering call and appeal, with a hope that some one may be found equally if not more, worthy and better qualified to reflect credit upon himself and honor upon the district and state.
 Again thanking you, gentlemen, for your friendship and confidence, you will believe me,
 Very truly yours, JOHN k. HOMER SCoTT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25

There are three districts omitted from the above report, to-wit: Cross Plains, Pea Ridge and London, P, A, and 29, from the fact the bounda- " lines are so indefinite, that 1t Is simply impossible to tell what par ticular sections of land that proper ly belong to said districts at thls time. The law presumes in the for nation of school districts that the boundary lines shall be clearly de- fined, (see sec. 50 of the school law, which can only be by running with section lines, or noted streams laid down upon the map of the county, and petitioners to the County court for the formation of new districts should govern themselves according ly. The State apportionment of school funds has not yet been made, and I cannot give the amount of funds due the districts yet.
 F. c. FALLS, TREAS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
Can't Be Along.
DOVER, JULY 20, 1878


 Editor DEMOCRAT: suppose, ac- cording to announcement, the Pope County Political Managerie will soon be on the road, and that the canvass will open in Clark township on the 24th inst.
 I should like very much to be along, but for several reasons, be- sides others, l cannot do so, though I do hope the dear people will not forget that 1 am a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, and that you will all come out to the polls prepared to do like the old woman's hen, after she had fixed to set her on three dozen eggs: "Now old chuckey just spread yourself" which l guess you will be fully pre- pared to do after you have heard the candidates tell "what is what"
 Respectfully,
 F.C. FALLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
NORRISTOWN NOTES.
lBy one of our keportorial Corps

River falling slowly, and the beau tiful sand-bar again in sight; some larger than before the rise, others gone, and some new ones made; one very large one nearly in front of Dardanelle, which has cut of the upper wharf en- tirely, at low or medium water, from steam boats.
 Uncle Lige Truett is off to Tennes- see, to visit relatives and hunt for cool CT weather; friend Bill goes too, with the old man.
 The cotton crop is improving fast and now promises good yield; the past hot weather was used by farmers to kill grass.
 The boys say that Col. Toomer has "eat 'em up Jake" and left no room to "Dodge-away" no way.
 Prof. Gray's pupils are making very rapid progress in their different studies, which proves him to be master Of his profession he Is winning laurels every day as teacher.
 Some day after date I promise eff not prevented,) to say something in reply to "Blunt" of Lee Township, about the Senator.
 Why IS it, that you Russellvillians require the candidates for Justice of the Peace to disgorge their views on the financial question?
 UNCLE JESSIE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
The Glee Club.

On last Tuesday evening shortly after twilight had enveloped in nature s beautiful robes of night our busy little city, and the pealing of the bell was waited with a sweet musical chime to our ears, it was our good fortune, as well as many others to be privileged of hearing the musical concert of the Little Rock Glee Club, which was given at this place for the benefit of the Methodist Church North. The audi ence medium in number, though order- ly and attentive. The performance began about 8 30, with Major Warwick addressing the audience in few and appropriate words, after which came the following programme: Opening quartette, "We Come Again.
 Duett, "Harbourd Watch," sung by Messrs. Warwick and Hunter.
 "The Old SeXton," Bass Solo by MT. Gibbs.
 Quartette, "Whippoorwill."
 "A Norible Tale," solo by Major Warwick.
 Quartette, "Nhen the Daylight Fades"
 Song and Chorus, "Cousin Jedediah." "
 Bass Solo and Chorus, "Let me Dream While Life Shall Linger," by Mir. Gibbs, assisted by Company in chorus.
 "Little Maud," quartette.
 "I am Merry Sailor Lad," closing quartette.
 The entertainment was very good and was enjoyed by all. The Sd, 7th Sth, and last are deserving of special notice, and give credit to the perform. CTS. Several times the house was brought down" during their delivery Come again gentlemen, we would bt pleased to listen to you.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
An Undeniable Truth.

You deserve to suffer, and if you lead a miserable, unsatisfactory life ill this beautiful world, it is entirely your own fault and there is only one excuse for you,--your unreasonable prejudice and skepticism, which has killed thousands. Personal knowledge and common sense reasoning will soon show you that Greens August Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia, with all its miserable effects, such as sick headache, paipitation of the heart, sour stomach, habitual costivencss, dizziness of the head, nervous prostration, low spirits, etc. Its sales now reach every town on the Western Continent and not druggist but will tell you of it's wonderful cures. You can buy sam. pie bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve you. Sold by J. NJ. liar key & Bro
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
SCHOOL FUNI,S.

The County Treasurer very kindly furnishes in to-day's DEMOCRAT q tabu lar statement of the taxable property, real and personal, ill each school dis trict in the county. This will be q great aid and convenience to the people when they assemble in their annual school meetings to vote the school tax for the ensuing year, for it will enable them to sec exactly how much funds they will be able to realize from any given per cent. of tax levied.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
ATKINS WEEKLY NEWS.

That veteran drummer, c. J. Hanks, of Memphis, was in town Mon- day taking orders for goods in his line. Cad makes speciality of DRIED BEEF TONGUE AND AXLE GREASE.
 A stock company has been formed, and the money paid in, to start a news paper at this place under the manage ment of Mir. Bell, of the Alma Herald. Mir. B. is now in St. Louis purchasing press, and the first number of the paper will appear within the next fort night. No humbug this time; "'Rah'' for Atkins. But we will not forget the dear old DEMOCRAT that will ever be a welcome visitor.
 '"Two OF THE BoYs."
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
Whenever and Wherever

Diseases of choleraic type prevail, or there is cause to apprehend visit from them, the system should be toned, regu- lated and reinforced by course of Hostetter's Stomach Bittsrs. Perfect digestion and regular habit of body are the best saseguards against such maladies, and both are secured by this inestimable tonic and alternative. The Bitters are also extremely serviceable in remedying such disorders. If promptly taken in bilious collie, diar- rhpa and cholera morbus, the disease is usually frustrated. In diarrh9a cases, it is only necessary to restore the tone of the relaxed bowels, and this is one of the specific effects of this medi- cine. Wind on the stomach, heartburn, billiousress, nausea, headache, and other symptomps of disturbance ill the gastric and hepatic regions are also speedily relieved by this excellent rem edy. As family medicine it is inval- uable, since it promptly and complete ly remedies those ailments which are of most frequent occurrence.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
Estray Notice.

State of Arkansas, County of Pope:
 We Jacob Skelton, Stephen Crow and J. E. Wilson, three citizens of the county of Pope and householders there in, having thereto been appointed by w. W. Breashear, justice of the peace of said county, have this day viewed q certain mare and horse shown to us by W. J. Sherrill as an cStray. Said mare is four years old, l3la hands high, color sorrel, with blaze face; branded with r. T. on the right hip, with letter w on left shoulder and thigh. Also one horse three years old, If hands high, color bay, with scar on the nose and thigh; hoof split. And we do value the said mare and horse to be worth fifty dollars,
 Jacob Skelton, stephen Crow, J. E. Wilson, Appraisers.
 Subscribed and sworn to this 6th day of July, 1873, W W B8AslaAE, ]. |
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
HON. J. K. H. SCOTT.
He Declines to Make the Race tor COngress--The Manly Utter ance of a Patriot.

He DccllncS tO UutthC thC heaSS
 tor COngreSs--The Manly Utter
 ance of a Patriot.
 The following is the letter of our distinguished fellow-countyinan, Capt. Jno. R. H. Scott declining to enter the race for Congress from this district. The sentiment of the letter IS certainly very creditable to the head and heart of the writer, and proves hlm to be far above the aver age politician of now a-days:
 To Messers. J. s. Griffin, E. A. Darr,
 Oscar Bejach, II. V. Cockrell, J,
 II. Potts, A. T. Embry, D. M,
 Mourning, N. Holyfeld. James Ca
 gle, F. P. hervey, G. A. Wester-
 field, Wm. Reynolds, R. Fawcett
 P. B. Johnson, and many others
 GENTLEMAN: I avail myself of the earliest practible moment to reply to your cali made upon me through the columns of the Weekly Advance published at Bentonville Ark, on the 1st of June, 1878, as we'll as an swer numerous letters from other friends, requesting me to permit my name to be used before the Demo cratic Convention, as a canidatc fol Congress in the Fourth Compression al District.
 Permit me, gentlemen, to return you my grateful acknowledgement for this distinguished consideration and the the very high and fiatterine compliment you have been pleased to pay me in making this call to re present you; one so well calculated
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25

An Oil Citizen, whose last sum- mer's suit was ruined by a clothes cleaner, says the fellow is one of the few, the immortal names that were not born to dye.-[Oil City Derrick
 True angels sometimes come in dark disguise. It is only in dense atmosphere of this earth closing around their glory.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
SCHOOL TAXES.
Opinion of Attorney General
 Henderson.

We call the special attention of school trustees or directors, and ol taxpayers, as well, to the following opinion of Attorney General Hen derson touching upon the matter oi school taxes and the kind of funds Tn which they may be levied-or rather voted by the electors when assembled in their annual school meetings. It will be seen that ii the election of District so elect they may vote their levy to be made payable in currency only and in that case State scrip will not pay the special school tax.
 As the school meetings are neal at hand this opinion is timely and to the point:
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK, July 10, 1878. Hon. w. F. Henderson, Attorney
 General:
 DEAR SIR: Last year, you gave me your decision, verbally, that a school district has authority to levy its school tax in United States cur rency. To get your written opinion with which to supply educational officers, present the following ques tions:
 First. Can a school district levy its school tax in other funds than State scrip.
 Second. State scrip being receiva- ble for all taxes except for particular purposes, educational purposes not being included therein, is there any means of compelling the payment oI district school taxes in United States currency, when they shall have been levied in said currency?
 Please answer at your earliest con venience. Very respectfully,
 GEO. w. HILL,
 State Supt. Pub. Inst'n.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
A k K A \ < Al UNIVERSITY,
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.

FA Ell IFN II4IIF., NNN. GEN D. II. HILL, President, aided by Eleven
 Competent Assistants. INTENT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER ?, IN 1878, and closes June 12, 1878.
 Tuition fees will hereafter be eXacted of no student above the Preparatory Department. The benedciaries and normals in that depart mcnt have nothing to pay for four years except a matriculaton fee of 8, which is also required of all new students in the College classes. The pledge to teach, hitherto required of the nor mals, and also the limitation as to age, have been abolished.
 Boarding can be had for from ss to s12 per month.
 For Catalogue apply to President Hill, or to Prof. O. r. Russell, Fayetteville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
ATTORNEY GENERALS OrFlCE,l

ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFlCE,l
 LITTLE ROCK, July l5, 1878. Hon. Geo. w. Hill, Superintendent Public Instruction:
 DEAR SIR: You ask my opinion as to whether school districts can levy school taxes in other than State scrip, to which l reply, yes. The levy may be made in currency, if so voted. If, however, it is levled gen erally, then it may be paid Tn State scrip.
 Where the tax is levied in curren- cy, then the school district is, oI course, entitled to receive it as such and may decline receiving anything else. The school district would then have its remedy against the col lector, Very respectfully,
 W. F. HENDERSON, Attorney General.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
Cnns,imntiOn Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac- flee, having had placed in his hands ny an East India missionary the formula of simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy and permanent cure of consump- ton, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung affections, also a positive and radical cure for nervous debility and all nervous complaints, after having tested it's wonderful cura- tive powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive, and desire to relieve h1- nian suffering, l will send, free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, with full directions for preparing and using, in German, French, or English. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this paper. W. W. sHERAE, ll0 Powers Block Rochester, N. !.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For County Clerk.

7o tds Tohgs of Pope County:
 Ifakr this method of announcing myself to won as d candidate for tine office of County I.Tl subject to the action of convention 4bould one be held. If elected shall endeavOr WILL il. MOURNING.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
Trustees Sale,

Pursuant to the terms of deed of trust, made to the undersigned by John S. Wright, to secure the payment of certain proinissory notes therein named and made payable to the Watertown Steam Engine Company, which said deed is dated March Sth. Is5S, and recorded in Record Book C, p. 197 10 199, in Recorder 'a office of Logan county, Arkansas, and thcro being default of payment of the first of said notes, will on Friday, the 18th day of August, 1S1S in front of the brick building of J. l.. shinn, in the town of Russcllvllle, in Pope county, Arkansas, proceed to sell at public auction for cash the following lands described in said dccd or sufficient part thereof to pay the said note due, interest and expenses of this sale, to-wit: The North West quarter of the south West fractional quarter of section twenty live (25I containing (40) acres; also the North West fractional quarter Of section twenty-ilNe t23l all in township eight (S) range twcnty-two t2?) West. located in said Logan bounty, and con taiung in all siNty-scyen (GI) acres, l will granter has in him. W. C. FORD Trustee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For Representative.

r, Ue I0.,ys of Pore County:
 NH aiI, a candidate to represent you in the Low Hr Efanch of the General Assembly of the state nl trE.I-.~. Ny candidacy ts subject to the ., rin... of a Democratic Primary Election or a uotDlna,iug Convention, should either be held
 Respectfully. JAS. w. RUSSELL,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25

The Gazette is hard at work try ing to elect Col. k. w. Johnson to tEe U. $. Senate. Has that paper forgotten its article short time since in which it advocated sobriety as one of the first qualification for office Alma Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For sale by all druggists.

The Jacksonport Herald says: "A farmer Tn this county has invented a rubber hand which he hangs on his gate for the convenience of cani- dates to shake. His wife, having no children, has made large rag doll and sits it on the opposite post for them to kiss. It is a good inyen- tiOn."
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For County Treasurer.

To th6 ToterS Qf Pope County:
 hereby announce myself a candidate for re election to the office of County Treasurer, sub feet to n Democratic convention. Have no nattcring promises to make. If elected shall cndcavur to discharge the duties of the office in a creditable and impartial manner. ] respect fully solicit your suffrage. F. c. FALLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For State senator.

We ar" authorized to announce
 J. F. DILL, of JOHNSON COUNTY, ,.,...ir,lalc for state senator from the Fourth -,i..tuiial District, composed of the counties of I,ln-1u and Pope, subject to a Senatorial Con- ,t,.tIJn,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
The English members of the Eur

The English memb bers of the Euro pean congress are the only ones who do not wear decorations. The oth- CTS don't know better than to wear their garters and things outside their trowsers.- Lowell Daily Cour- fer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25

-CLIFFoRD's FEBRIFUGE.-In the cure of Fever and Ague this remedy displays extraordinary powers. Prop erly used, no case can lvsist 1t, anl other diseases of an intermittent char acter, including that most distres slng disease, Periodical Neuralgia, have been found to yield, with equal certain ty, to its influence. It eradIcates all malaria from the system, gives tone and vigor to the whole body, and pre- vents disease from becoming seated. Try CMFFoRD's FEBRIrUGE; it is sure, safe and speedy in it's action. You will never regret buying the first bottle, and you will have discovered q friend you can not afford to lose.
 J. c. RICHARDSON, Prop'r,
 St. Louis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25

Pope Circuit Court: Josiah Powell, Plaintin, against arning Order. Martha J. Powell, Defendant. The defendant, Martha J. Powell, Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plainti1, Josiah Powell. June 26 1878
 RANIISS. Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
DOVER. POPE Co.,, ARK, May t3, 1

ED. DEMOCRAT: Please announce my name a. a candidate for Representative of Pope county in thc lower branch of the next General Assembly of the State of Arkansas Whatever -,,ti.l tlie Democratic party may take, either in primary election or convention will cheer ,IiI, abide, by. l.. l.. M'CRACkEN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
W. P. pRoUDFIr.

-QUERY.-"Why will men smoke common tobacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros. Seal of North Caro- lina,' at the same pricer'
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For Surveyor.

We are authorized to announce
 JAMES POTTS a candidate for reelection to the office or Sur VcyOr for Pope County, subject to NonyehtiOh or Primary Election should either be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25

Among the new post-offices estab lished in Arkansas is Strangers Home, Lawrence county; Win. Orr postmaster. Martins Creek, Sharp county; John Gaines, postmaster Violet Hill, Izard county; James F. Barnes, postmaster.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
We arc authorized to announce
 ID. SHI,N

candidate for Representative from Pope Go,.ri, in the next General Assembly for the siatr of Arkansas. subject to Convention or AZ Iualy Election should either be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
SELECT PRIMARY SCHOOL,
MISS LILLE WILLIS, PRIN.
RUssELLVILLE, ARK.

Will open Monday, July 22nd, 1878, at the Wilson building, opposite Mrs. Latta's residence. TUIrIoN-$l.5O per luonth
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
We are authorized to announce

n candidate for re election to the office of County Clerk of Pope county, subject to the action of q convention should one be hcld.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
We are authorized to announce
 II II NpL IInXT NIL

T candidate for Representative from Pope Gonna, m the Lower House of the next Gener- al ,--,ubly of the stale of Arkansas, subject io convention or Primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For Congress.

Wcarc authorized to announce
 IION. T. NJ. GUHTER, |, candidate for e-cleciOn to the office of Rep " .,...,.,lly. in the United States Congress. from y., I,urth on. .rc7sioum District of Ark ansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For Constable.

We arc authorized to announce
 C. E. SMITH as q candidate for the office of Constable for Illinois Township. We arc authorized to announce
 A. NJ. BRADLEY, q candidate for Constable of Illinois Township.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
We ore onthorized to announce
REUBEN c. BROW

 Aas candidate for the office of sheriff or Pope Sounty, subject to the action of Dcniocratic Nominating Convention, should one be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce
 J. A. NORRIS, a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace for Illinois Township.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
We are authorized to announce
 C. F.. BURN

a candidate for the olllce of County and Pro bate Judge of Pope County, at the ensuing cleo tion; subject to the action of q Convention or a Primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
We are authorized to announce

a candidate for County Clerk of Pope County at the ensuing election subject to the action of a nominating Cony if one should be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
GuMI.oG, AREs.

? EDITOR DEMOCRAT: Allow me space in your paper to announce myself to the voters of Pope { ounty a candidate for County and Probate
 Judge at the ensuing election, subject to con Vcntiun if there be any. CALEB DAVIS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-07-25
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce
 R. E. UOGINS, , candidate for re election to the office of Sher in of Pope county, at the ensuing election, sub feet To a Nominating Convention or Primary Election, should either be held.