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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
 WHAT AN INDUSTRIOUS MAN CAN DON POPE COUNTY.

We frequently get letters from far mers n Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, In diana, Ohio and other States, asking if we think an industrious farmer would do we'll to come to Arkansas. As a specimen of what a man of com mon industry can do in Pope county. we give the following sample, the truth of which we can fully vouck for.
 Mr. Perry Renfrow Is 6S years old. Himself. wife and one son constitute the working force of the family. Two years ago Mir. k. bought small farm miles west of this town. His farm is ordinary upland of about ay- craze quality. He got the farm for $500. He has since that time made enough on the farm to pay tEe pur- chase money, and to homestead 10 acres additional. He has also paid store accounts intwo years amount ing to $l7l, and old doctor bills (not made during the , years, amounting to $66. The crop made by Mr. Ken frow last year was: 9 acres of cotton which yielded of seed cotton, 14,107 pounds; s acres corn produced 300 bushels; 5 acres of oats produced 2l0 dozen; small patch sweet potatoes, 40 bushtls; small patch Irish pota- toes 15 bushels; he also killed s pigs not quite s months old, which made him l290'pounds pork. The value of this crop IS not far short of ST0o. Mir. R. informs us that he has done all this without hiring days labor, himself, his wife and son having made and gathered the crop; nor does hesconsider that he has over worked himself in the least. Mir. R. says he thinks any man who will be industrious and manage prudently can do as we'll here as he has done.
 We win further add, for the bene- fit of some of our Pope county people that Mfr Renfrow has been a constant reader of the DEMOCRAT and has paid for it and has never yet set up the plea which some others often make that they are mot able to take their home paper"--a plea which any in dnstriops man should blush to make
 All honor to the industrious old gentleman.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
THE "NATlONAL PARTY"
The following is the text of tho Platform adopted by the Toledo Con

The following is the text of the Platform adopted by the Toledo Con vention:
 Whereas, Throughout our entire country the value of real estate is depreciated, industry paralyzed, trade depressed, business incomes and wages reduced; unparalleled dis tress inflicted on the poorer and mid die ranks oI our people, the land fill ed with fraud, embezzlemeut, bank ruptcy, crime, suffering, pauperism and starvation: and, whereas, this state of things has been brought about by legislation in the interest of and dictated by the money lend CTS, bankers and bondholders; and, whereas, while we recognize the fact men in Congress, connected with both of the old political parties, have stood up manfully for the rights of the people and Let the threats of money power and the rid icule of an ignorant and subsidized press, yet neither the Republican nor the Democratic parties in their National policies propose remedies for the existing evil; and, whereas, the Independent Greenbsck party and other associations more or less effective, have been unable hitherto to make a formidable opposition to the old party organizations: and, whereas, this limiting of the legal tender quality of greenbaeks into coin bonds, the demonstrating of the silver dollar, the exempting of bonds from taxation, the contraction of the circulating medium, the proposed forced resumption ofspecie payments and the profligate waste of public lands were crimes against the peo- pie, and, as far as possible, the re- suits of these criminal acts must be eounteTacted by judieious legislation, therefore we assemble In National Convention and make declaration If our principles and invite all pa
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
The Parent of Insomnia.

The parent of insomnia or wake fitness is i'll nine cases out of ten a q dyspeptic stomach. Good diges- tion gives sound sleep. indigestion interferes with it. The brain and stomach sympathize. One of the prominent symptoms Of a weak state of the gastric organs IS disturb ance of the great nerve entrepot, the tne brain. Inyigorate the stomach, and you restore equilibrium to the great centre. A most reliable medi- cine for the purpose is Hos letters Stomach Bitters, which IS far preferable to mineral sedatives and powerful narcotics which, though they may for time exert a soporific influence upon the brain, soon cease to act, and invariably iniure the tone or the stomach. The Bitters, on the contrary. restore activity to the op- erations of that all,important organ. and their benefcent influence IS re- fiected in sound sleep and tranquil state Of the nervous system. A wholesome impetus is likewise given to the action of the liver and bowels by it's use.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
DISAPPOINTMENT.

As will be seen by the official an nouncement in another place in to- day's paper. the Mass Meeting for the purpose of organizing a Pope County Agricultural and Mechanical Association has been postponed from the lst Saturday in March to the 2d Saturday in April. We should re- gret if any one should be diseommo- ded or disappointed on account of the change, but under the circam- stances we fully approve of the ac- ton taken by the Chairman and Sec retary of the former meeting. A thorough and zealous cooperation of ALL the people is what we want in this matter, and we are proud to see that our granges have taken action in the promises. The move, if it sue ceeds, and succeed we know it will. will eve its success largely to our farmers and we are more than wiling to give them the lead and accord to them the lions share of the honors and profits ghioh will flow from the enterprise. So we say tnall to go to agitating the matter, and on the sec ond Saturday in April let's give the movement send of which will en- sure it's complete success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
HOW THEY VOTED.

The following is a list of the yeas and nays of Senators on the Silver Bill:
 Yeas Senators Allison, Arm strong, Bailey, Beck, Booth, Bruce, Cameron of Pennsylvania, Cameron of Wisconsin. Chafiee, Cockriii, Cook, Conover, Davis of Illinois. Davis of West Virginia, Dennis, Dorsey. Eus- tis, Ferry, Garland, Gordon. Grover, Hereford, Howe, Ingalls. Johnson, Jones of Florida, Jones of Nevada, Kellogg, Kirkwood, McCreary. Nc. Donald, McMillan, Matthews, Max ey, Merrimon, Morgan, Oglesby, Paddock, Plumb, Salisbury, Saun. ders, Spencer, Teller, Thurman, Voorhees,, Wallace. Wiudom, With ers-4S.
 Nays Senators Anthony. BarnnIn Bayard, Blaine, Burnside, Christian ey, Conkling, Dawes, Edmunds Hamlin, Hoar, Kernan. Lamar, Me Emerson. Mitchell, Merrill. Randolph Rollins, Sergeant, Wadleign, White
 Harris and Patterson. who would have voted in the affirmative, wer, paired with Hill and Butler who would have voted in the negative Ransom, who voted in the atiirma tive, was was absent on account Q sickness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
CHANGE NOTES.

The Judsonia Review has been re- dueed in size and can now be had as sl per year.
 Kit Owsley will commence the publication of the Daily Free Lance, at Hot Springs, on or about the Ist of March.
 The addition of four columns to the size of the Star of Hope, is evi dance of prosperity which we are glad to note in Bro. Hobson's paper.
 Will the publisher of the State Grange tell us why and wherefore they have ceased to send us that val uable paper? We have. not seen a copy of it for more than month.
 The Nevada Picayune is the name of new paper just started at Pres cott-Coe Yates, editor, ". B. White business manager. We have receiy- ed the first number with the X mark on it, and wishing it much success, we place it upon our lIst with pleas ure.
 Harry DeJarnett has severed his connection with the Gazette as city and local editor, and is succeeded by MT. Chas. W. Norwood. We have not the pleasure of Mir. Norwooa' $ acquaintance, but the fact of the control of the local page of the Ga. zette being placed in his charge is sufficient evidence that he is live ly, wide awake news gatherer.
 The Arkansas Traveter mentions 8 remarkable case which is to be heard at tue Lext term of the Faulkner Cir lcuit Court, wherein two women have sued the same man for divorce, in the same court, and with the same attorney employed by both women. The mans name IS McAnna In Is 75-- The married near Clarksville, and in 1877 he took another wife, Mary Ezeil, living near Conway. 1
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
The Atten sion of Agents

Is called 10 The Honsekeepers' SlrptE Company, of Cineinnati, Ohio, who make a business of getting mp and mau- uiaeturing new and labor-saving coh- veniences for housekeeperS. and give employment to hundreds Of agents of both sexes throughout the whole Unit ed States to Introduce and sell them, and offer inducements that will pay them handsomely. Many ef their agents are now making from S4 to S8 per day, and some of them even more. Write 10 them at once and they will send you circulars, giving you full de- seription of each article they manufac- ture. and their terms 10 agents, and will assign you exclusive territory 70 sell in. Their address l. The House keepers upply Company, No. 24a Elm Street. Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
THURSDAY, Feb. 2I.


 WAsHiNGToS.-The event of yes terday in Congress was the concur renee by the House, of the Senate amendments to the Bland Silver Bill. The morning hour having expired Mir. Bland moved to proceed To the business on the Speakers table, and the Silver bill as amended by the Senate was taken up. Then came from the eastern opponents of the bill. efforts to arrest the progress ot bill by points of order, motions iu table. &c., &c. MT. Stephens, how eyer, having the floor and being en titled to the closing speech, refused to yield, and farmed his time out to different members for minute, min ute and q half and twominute speech es. Finally came tue tug of war. and the test showed vote sufficient ly strong in favor of the measure to carry through all the Senate amend ments, by more than two-thirds vote. So the bill now goes to the President for his signature
 
 Another Democrat has been seat ed in the House in the place of q Re publican declared not { titled to his seat, ALMOST, the House Committed on Elections having agreed that Benj. Dean was elected from the dth Dist. of Massachusetts, and that Field, Republican, was not entitled to his seat. The ease will be called up next Wednesday.
 The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has issued a circular sus pending the offers of rewards for in formation in regard to illicit distill- CTS in the Southern States, more effective means having been put into operation.
 The nomination of Geo. William son for Collector of the port of New Orleans was rejected by the Senate. Confirmed: Winthrop as U. S. Atty for South Caroiina, and Robt II. smith Collector of Customs as Mo- bsle, Wn q Pollock >userintend
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
"German syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever given such test of its curative qualities as Boschee's German Syrup. In three years two millions fonf hun- dred thousand small bottles of this medicine were distributed free of charge hy Druggists in the country tc those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Group. severe c ughs, Pnen- monia and other diseasef of the throat and lungs. giving the American people undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The result has been that Druggists in every town and vil- iage in the United States are recom- mendIng II to their customers. Go 10 your Druggist, and ask what they know aboutit it. sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size s5 cents. Three doses will relieve any case.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
THE COUNTY FAIx MATTER.
Tho Mass nTeeting for Int Satur- day i'm March P Postponed.
The following correspondence will explain itself:

The following correspondence will explain itself:
 EDITOR DEMOCRAT: Please pub fish the following At meeting of Pope County Grange held Jan'v the 18th, 1878, resolution was passed calling mass meeting of the Gran gers aud citizens of the county to be held at RnssellviIIe on the second Saturday in April for the purpose of organizing a permanent county fair. Done by order of the Grange.
 w. M PEELER, Sec. P. S.-As the time of meeting in April is generally understood among the Changers, and cannot be chang ed, I respectfully ask you to call ill your time and co operate wigh us.
 W. NJ F. To THE CITIZENS OF PoPE Co.,:
 In compliance with the above re- quest, we, the uncersigned, as exec utive officers or representatives of the lneetipg which called the mass convensicn to meet on the First Sat urday in March, do hereby revoke said call, and announce that the meeting is postponed until the SEC oND SATURDAY IN APRIL, at which time we trust every public spirited citizen in the county will attend. Our only desire and object being the ultimate success of the movement for permanent County Fair Asso- ciation we the more cheerfully com ply with the above request because we desire to see perfect harmony and thorough cooperation in the premises. It therefore affords us much pleasure to mee: our Granger friends on halfway grounds, as it were, Tn this matter
 L. W. DAVIS, Chm of former Meeting.
 JlMro parrS Cacratarv
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

CASHIER OF l.. $. TaEAsURY RE- sIGSs.-S Southwick Guthrie, Cashier of the United States Treasury, has resigned to take effect March 3l. Mir. Guthrie has been conueetedwith the Treasury for fifteen years. As sistant Cashier Whelply is perform Ing the duties of Cashier temporari- ly. It is understood that Guthrey's resignation was ordered, although no charges have been preferred against him.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28


 -JoNsUMPTioN CuRED.-An old physician, retired from practice. having haa placed in his hands by an East India missionary the form ula of simple vegetable remedy, for tie speedy and permanent cure of consumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung af- fections, also positive and radical cure for nervous debility and all nervous complaints, after having tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive, and desire to relieve hu- man suffering, I will send, free of charge, to all who desire it, this rec ipe in German, French, or English, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by mail by addres- sing with stamp, naming this paper, W. W. Sherar, l26 Powers Block, Rochester. N. Y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
WAR! WARP! WARM
EVERY FARMER, GARDENER, FRUT ,GRowAE, AND BEE-RAIsGR IN THE
 UNITED SFAxRs INTERESTED.

Dukes InseeE Destroyer. Patented July 3Ist, 1871, will effevtnalls exIer- nililate all Cut Worms. Bcii Worms, Cabbage Worms, Curealis. Bee Weevil'' Hessian Plies, and all other obnoxious bags and insects that feed upou culri- vated vegetables. lt l. worth lis weight in gold to any farmer, gardener fruit-grower or bee-raiSsr. II wAs in- vented by practical farmer, and will do just what ls claimed for ts, anu caa be bought for the small sum of Two Deliais.
 County amd State rights for sale Dy the Patengces,
 DUKE X PATTON.
 Norrislown. Ark. N. E. RoYs, Retail Asg,lt for Pope C8urtv,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
RUssELLvlLLE, ARK.
The Lewisburg State hoists th

The Lewisburg State hoists the name of John T. Jones for the U. $. Senate.
 We want to know if the Faber- shower who does up the local page of the Saline County Digest is cross- eyed man.
 The Heleua World says it has inform ation to the effect that Hon. Elisha Baxter is rapidly gaining ground for the l.. s. Senate, and: bis circle of competitors growing less.
 U. s. BoNps ApvANcEp.-Upon receipt of the news in London, that the Silver bill had passed in the U. s. Senate, in such a manner as would insure it becoming q law. Uni ted States Securities immediately experienced an advance.
 -Ihe Pine Bluff Press gives Maj. John Crawford an unqualified en- dorsement for reelection against any man who can be put forward for Au- ditor. The Press likewise says Wood E. Thompson, of Drew county, is the best man in Arkansas, for Supt. of Public Instruction.
 DEATH OF Cor. GAuLDINe.-We are much paine3 to learn of the death of Col. J. W. Gaulding. of the Arkadelphia Southern Standard, winch occurred on the 2lst inst. Col. Gauldlng was an old newspaper man and had been for many years identified with the press of the State. He was bold, fearless wri- ter-earnest and honest in his views. He will be missed from the editorial corps. Requiescat in pace.
 -The RussellviIle DEMOCRAT has just passed the third anniversary Of it's existence. Mr. Battenfield, the Editor, is q graceful writer, and his Is not inferior to any county paper in the State. Mr. lobe, the business manager, shows hmself to be mod el printer by the beauty and system of the general make up" of that pa per. Long may it wave. Ozark Democrat.
 Many thanks Bro. Colour. Ac- cept our assurances that VIC fully re eiprocate your good wishes, and hope to have yon for co-laborer in the interests of the Arkansas Riv CT Valley and its people for many years.
 WHAT THE INDIAN WAR CosT.- The country can now see what it cost the people in money and blood to whip (?l the Sioux Indians. The President, the other day, sent to the Senate the reports Of the General of the Army, Quartermaster and Com missary Generals relative to the cost of the late war with the Sioux In dians. and the number of soldiers killed iu that war. The reports. show that the estimated cost of the war is S2,312, 530. and the whole number of persons killed was sixteen officers and a67 enlisted men. There were two officers and l23 enlisted men wounded.
 -Col. Sam W. Williams, of Little Rock is spoken of as prominent candidate for place on the Supreme Court Bench. In this district we hear it frequently suggested that Judge W. W. Mansfield would make s splendid Assistant Justice. We do not know the Judges feeiingson the subject and can not state whether or no. he would consent to have his name used Tn that connection, but one thing we do know, and that si that he would command an over whelming majority of democratic votes in this district The people have confidence in his integrity and his ability and soundness as judge a,l iur;et
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

My dear sir" said pale, feeble and emaciated gentleman, Il am about worn out with chills, and can find no cure. Too feeble to work, irritable stomach, and quinine sets me crazy. learn, sir, that there is q remedy that does not contain quin inc, that is pleasant, requires no other medicines, and makes prompt and permanent cures" "Yes, sir" replied the druggist. "I have the very article alluded to. It is Day's Ague Tonlc, and it is considered the best remedy before the public. - Mar. If.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

Motto for cat show-Come to the scratch.
 Punch notices that bald headed men comb their heads with towels.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
JAMES I. PoTrs, Secretary.

QUERr.-.Why will men smoke common tobacco. when they can buy Marburg Bros. Seal of North Caro- lima at the same priceT'
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
FRIDAY, Feb. g.

FRIDAY Feb. 22.
 This being the anniversary of George Washington, there was a general suspension of business in the National Capital and we have no Congressional proceedings to report. The convention Of the National Greenback Party met in Convention at Toledo, Judge Hughes, Uf Penn. sylvania, was chosen Chairman and a long list Of Vice Presidents named. The party name adopted is the Ma tionaI Party" Twenty-thfee States were represented, and platform de eianng the principles ot the party was adopted. We give the full text thereof in another place in today's paper.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

FOREIGN There now seems to be T hitch Tn the preliminaries for the Congress Of the Powers and is stated that the idea Of III re conference will probably yet have t0 be resorted to. which will neeessitate a fresh negotiation. The Lendou Times says that two dangers are now threatened: one that Turkey will yet be encouraged to resistance ny the movements of Englisn troops and the vote of credit. and the other that an accidental collision may occur be tween the Russian and English troops from their close proximity to each other. There is great irrita- ton in South Germany over 2 speech recently made by Prince Bismark. The revolution in Santo Domingo is stsll raging with some vigor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28
Sunday. Feb. e4.

Sunday, Feb. 24. The dispatches from Washington to day are meager and show nothing Of importance done in Congress.
 A decision has been rendered upon the motion for a new trial for Return ing Board Anderson, and the motion denied.
 The Illinois Democracy will hold a State Convention Ut Springfield Apr. llth for the nomination of State off cers.
 The Foreign news shows still an uncertain state of affairs among the beligerants and other Powers in the East. The afmaments are being in creased and strengthened, and state of general distrust prevails. Russia is getting nettied at the hesitation of the Porte in not signing the terms of peace. and q reuewa. oE active hosiil- ities may occur 1t ony time if an ad- justment is not sreedily effected In this case the distraction aud ohliter- ation of the Ottoman Empire is cer- tain. The tone oi the press is fever ish and defiant. It is believed that the Czar will occupy Constantinople if the terms are not slgned at once.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

The Greeks are on their ear-their frontier.
 February is like the rest of us- always short.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

Of course brewers love brunettcs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

cut of Indian Affairs for Dakota
 The large beef packing establish. ment of Nesson Morris, at the Union Stock Yards. Chicago, was destroyed by fire this morning. Twelve hun. dred carcasses were burned; also 1000 barrels taliow, l,100 hides and two valuablet ) dogs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

FOREIGN Baden Baden has been settled upon as the place for the meeting of the Congress of the Pow. CTS to consider the eastern question London cablegrams say it is stated positively that the the Turkish fleet is to be surrendered to Russia, and that part has already been sur. rendered.
 A St. Petersburg special, dated Wednestlay, says that is is now sta.ed there that the British Gov. ernment will not withdraw the feet to Besika Bay. Accordingly. the Russians are likely to occupy Con. s.antinople. or at least one of its faubourges. if they hare not done so already. Late last night there was an unconfirmed rumor in circulation that they were already at Theropia. Direct communication between Lon don and Constantinople is again interrupted.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-02-28

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