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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
THE SCHOOL BOARD
Meeting Last Saturday Night.

The School Board met last Saturday night with full attendance. The Board has been deliberating for some time upon the propriety of purchasing or building a school edifice for this dis trict, and the meeting Saturday night was called for the purpose of taking action in the premises. The matter was thoroughly canvassed and fully discussed by various members of the Beard and the result was the passage of resolution providing for the pur- chase of the block of land and school building owned by Mir. J. L. Shinn, in the Eastern part or town. The price to be paid is $l 400. The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the appointment of a committee of three me nbers of the Board to solicit donations to I aise funds to aid in paying for said property. Messrs. Ava Russell, F. E. Barrow and K. c. Bonds were appointed on said committee. We consider the ac- ton thus taken by the Board as timely and wise, and we think they got a good bargain for the District. There is not another location in or around the town so eligible for school edifiee and grounds as the one purchased. The block of lots themselves are worth Six Hundred Dollars, and we do not think the improvement could be put there and the house furnished as the one purchased is for less than Twelve or Fourteen Hundred Dollars. We trust the citizens of the District will respond literally to the call for dona- tions to aid in paying for the property so that it can be paid out with the school-house fund which will come into the Treasury from the taxes of 1877 which are now being collected. The District will then be free from debt and there will be nothing in the way of our having public school here, on the graded plan, of a high order.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
MORE DAMAGE BY THE
 STORM.
The Court House "Gone Up."

lnc SOuTt InOuSC uOmc V p.
 The misgiyings which have always been entertained by very many as to the ,soundness and safety of the walls of the court house were proven by the storm last Friday night to have been well founded. We were one among those who believed such apprehsnsions to be mere idle fears, but we now ''give it up." The wind, it seems, struck the west side eff the building and either from the force of the gale or the defec- tiveness of the wall. or both, the upper part of that side was crushed in and completely smashed up. The storm now had full sway and rushing In ex- erted such a pressure on the other walls that they were bulged out consid- erably, but strange to say did not tum- be. The building will be unfit and unsafe for holding the approaching term of circuit court, and arrange ments will be neccssitated for procur- ing some other building.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14

and almost every panel Of his fence turned topsy-tnrvy, exposing his wheat to the depredations ot loose stock. Mr. Win. Taylor, beyond Shiloh Church, has his smoke-house blown down and scattered about for rods, his meat and other contents of the house being strewn in all directions. Mir. Ike Bar tons fence were leveled, and even the worm of heavy post oak logs was scat tered far and near.
 The path of the tornado seemed to be to the northwest and if 1t continued to gather force as 1t passed on, in the same proportion that it did from this point to shiloh Church we may hear of yet nor, serious damage still further north of us.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
DIED.

A. the residence of his brother, near Atkins, on Feb. 2s, Thos. l.. Robinson, in the goth year of his age. His disease was Pneumonia.
 Tommy was well known throughout the community as social, truthful, so- Der, religious young nan. He was preparing for the ministry. No doubt his would have been d sucbessful ca reer, measured by the Bible standard of usefulness. But as his minister said in his funeral discourse, "He is now in better business.' The writer was present and witnessed the conflict and victory over the last enemy. He tri- umphcd over death. How glorious About an hour before he went down in- to the valley of deaths shadow, he sang
 "Think of a home over there."
 His last intelligible utterance was : 'Pve got the upper hand of the devil " His halfclosed eyes opened wide. and shot forth belms of holy light; the wheels of life stood still--he was dead ! The Sunday school will hold memori- al service on the 2d Sunday in this month. THos. J. REYNOLDS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
Good Thing for the Public.

Superintendent Hartman has again shown that spirit of accommodation so characteristic of the man, by placing a fast passenger, mail and express train on the l.. R. X F. s. Road. This train will carry no freight and will be run so as to connect at A:genta with the Iron Mountain and Memphis trains, thus making the. trip to those points with about 2i hours saving of time. This train will leave Argenta going west Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and returning from Cherokee Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We trust this arrangement may prove as profitable to the Company as it is convenient to the public.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
An Act to be Entitled An Act to Provide for Locating and Changing Of Coun-
 ty Seats.


 Be it enacted by the General Assembly
 of the State of Arkansas:
 Section |. That unless for the pur- pose of. the temporary location of county seats in the formation of>uew counties, it shall be unlawful to estab- fish or change any county seat, in this State without the consent of a majority of the qualified voters of the county to be affected by such change, nor until the place or places at which it. is pro- posed to establish or change any county seat shall be fully designated, such des- ignatiOn embracing q complete and in- telligible description of tthe proposed locations, together with an abstract of the title thereto, and the terms and conditions upon which the same can be purchased or donated by or to the coun- ty; Provided, The County Court shall not order the election hereinafter pro vided for, unless it shall be satisfied that a good and valid title can ard will be made to the proposed new locations or one of them.
 Sec. ,. The temporary location for the county seat of any new county shall be fixed by the Act of the General As sembly, authorizing the formation and organization of such new county and such temporary location for the pur- poses of this act shall he considered the permanent and established location unless changed or removed as herein provided for the change or removal of other county seats.
 Sec. 3. Whenever the qualified vpters of any county in this State to the rftiin- Der of one-third thereof shall join in the petition to the Caunty Court of such county, for the change or removal of the county seat, enbodying in the petition the designation and abstract of title and the terms and conditions of sale, or donation, as provided for and required by section one of this act the County Court shall order an election to be held at the scver,l voting places in the county, directing that the proposi- ton of the petitioners for the change or removal shall be submitted to the quail flied voters. The County Court shall also order and require that public mo- tice shall he given of such proposed change or removal, by publication thereof in some newspaper printed m the county, if any there be, aud by directing and requiring the Sheriff to post up, in hand bill form, printed copies of such orGer, iL not less than three of the most public places. in each township of the county, not less than thirty days before the election at which the proposition for the change or re- moyal is to be voted upon. All of which potices shall be published and continued up until the day of election, and any person dcfacing, tearing or destroying any of them shall be deemed guilty of n misdempanor. and upoa con yiction thereof shall be punished as is now provided by law for defacing, tear ing down or destroying public notices
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
Judicial Sale.

Notice is hereby given that cn the first day of April 1878, during the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, by virtue of an execution, issued from the Pope circuit Court. directed to me. in favor of E. D. Langford against John levied upon certain lands of the estate of the said John l.. Me Mister. l will sell at the corrt house door in the town of Dover. in Pope coun- ty. Arkansas, at public yendue to the highest bdder on t credit Of ohree months the following described land lying ln Pope county, Afkansas, to- wit: Tho W < W and It r. S W quarter in section l8 In township 10 N, Range fg w. in the aggregate 65 acres, to satisfy said execution. Purchaser will bs required to enter into bond with approved security. This March {, 1878.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
For Probate and County Judge.

MR. EDITOR: It being generally un- dcrstond that Judge Thach will not be candidate for reelection, there are many citizens of Che county who would be pleased to have K. B. Wilson, Esq, If Russellville, to fill that position, as they regard him as worthy and well qualified to fill it hon. orably and benefcially to the county. Having been reared among us and being well known, if he will consent to run, lie will be supported by many voters in all parts of the county.
 MANY VOTERS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
Arkansas Furniture and Chair
 Company.

The above is the style of new man. ufacturing enterprise just established here. The firm is composed of Messrs. A. NJ. Wilson, s. k. Judd and G W. Burdeil. They propose to manufac- ture bureaus, bed-steads, chairs, &c.. &c. They will put some improved ma chinery in the shop and with the~fine mechanical skill which Messrs. Burdell and Judd will carry into the enterprise the company will be prepared to do any amount of work ill the very best style.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
BOTTOM FACTS. BARNETT's BoTToM, March 10.
'fHhihS oO"'Vi V'S'
 Planting corn is in order.

Ginning season over.
 Planting corn is in order.
 Define the word "Recherche."
 Under the oversight of what ecclesi- astical See is Atkins to oe placed? l see she has a Bishop. Are his powers pie nary or dependent? To what extent do his ecclesiastico-religio civil mandates bind mankind? Are they binding in earth and Heaven? Serious--ls sthe patronymic suggestion of connivance at the execution of law by an honored magistrateY What if Judge Davis did protest? The propulsion was in the form of a $20 note. Who wouldn't pro- test? We opine the Bishop" is pre- pared to maintain his ruling in the face of the Judge. "One of the Boys" or any body else.
 Reading. "a friend of ours, has read more than 2000 pages of religious and scientific literature, three weekly news papers, the DEMOCRAT among the num- Der, and run q steam engine, all With in the last gthree months. You .ean' t find time to read! Shame! shame on thee! You havn't the disposition Do you ask "how can get the disposition If havn't it?" Diet yourself, You are dispeptic, and, of course, you will "have to get in the habit" first. Very soon you will be astonished at the amount of literary food we can swallow without detriment to your digestive apparatus. Try it!
 Resolved. That each correspondent of the DEMOCRAT be required to doff their nom de plume and write over their real name. Who will second this resolntions This- correspondent leads of by writing T. J. RiYNoLDs,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
Teachers Institute.

The Pope County Teachers Institute will meet at Sulphur Springs. near Glass Village, on the l5tn and l6th inst, commencing at 7'o'clock p. m. All teachers and school officers, friends and enemies of popular education are cordially invited to attend.
 0. II. TICKER, Co. Examiner. NJ. H. BAIRD, Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14
Star Mills ShingIe Factory,
ONE MILE NORTH MILL CREEK STA,
 On l.. R. & F. $. Ry.

The undersigned beg leave to inform the pub lie generally that they arc prepared to ill all orders for shingles on short notice. Our stock is of the best quality, as cheap Us can be bough. elsewhere, and we guarsntec satisfaction. Call at Mills, or address us at Russellyll,, Tor fun ther particulars. R. NJ. STEELE X KELLY,
 kusscilvlilie. Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-03-14

The town election takes place two weeks from next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-30

The London papers have been put in quite
futter by the proposal of Secretary Evarts, in
connection with the fishery award communi-
cation, that a customs union shall be eStab-
Iished between the United States and Canada.
The substance of the suggestion made by NJ.
Evarts is that Canada shall adopt our tariff
and, in return, free trade with this country
will be granted. Great Britain would natu-
rally object to any such arrangement, as her
exports to her own colony would be subject to
the high duties which We collect. while Amer
lean products would enter Canada free. Be-
sides, the close relation in trade between the
Dominion and the United States might be ex-
pected to lead eventually to fusion of polt-
zeal interests. From being on the same basis
as state Of the Union, commercially the
change into an actual state or states would
appear to be only matter of time. Canada
and the United States as well as Great Britain
will do great deal Of thinking, and the sub
Jet will have wide discussion before any
determination is reached on this proposal, 80
startling to the British.
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A wife recently obtained divorce on the
ground of inhumar treatment by her husband
Through the medium Of the tongue An abused
husband now seeks protection in New York
court from the physical cruelty Of his able
bodied Hte. HQnQrs are easy.
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Il BY =. II. SMITH,
Corner of 9Th and p streets,
2O22 st. NV, 10 rooms, mod. imps, ..sl00 90
81 18th st. NV, II rooms, mod. imps.... 90 90
1918 18th st. NV: II rooms. mod. imps.... 90 on
LIS Sc. NV, 10 rooms, mod. tmps. ....... IS 90
81 n ct. NV, II rs.. mod imps. IS 90
i3z4 st. NV, 7rooms, mod. imps. 49,. IS 90
LEU 81. n W., rooms. mod. imps...... Is 90
2o,h and e SITS. n: w., 10 rooms, mod. impe.. 20 90
a a6 n st. n.wl rooms, mod: imps. 25 90
6O6 d ST. me-, rooms, mod. impS......... Is 90
~ q sL. Me-, rooms, mod. fnp6. 40 90
~ TN b. &c.. 7roomS., mod. imps. ........ Is 90
lSO Mass ave. g., 3 rooms, mod. 1mps.... 26 90
!SZ MASS. ave. q >, = rooms, mod. impS..... Is 90
1905 st. NV, u rooms. mod. imps.... 50 90
Money to Loan In sums to suit, at z, and 10 Der
cent. auoQ7-r
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The suggestion made by correspondent in
another column, that the District Commission
ers should call a public meeting looking to the
raising OF funds for the relief of yellow fever
sufferers. is eminently proper and practical
In nearly every other city action to that end
has been inaugufated by the municipal author
lilies, and as the District Commissioners are
the only official representatives or embodi-
ment of this community, it is both right and
expedient that they should take the initiative
IN such movements here. This STEP taken
with the counsel and cooperation of a few
prominent and active citizens. could not fail
10 result III such measures as would promptly
secure q thorough canvass of the whole city,
under authority that would every where be
regarded as responsible and entitled to public
confidence. We have the best of grounds for
saying that a number OF p rsonS who are pre-
pared to give literally have as yet contributed
nothing, or very little, just for the want of
Some such organized and representative meth
cd as is herein indicated.
One other point should be borne in mind
IN this connection. There is, unhappily, too
much reason to fear that. before the frosts of
autumn can DO their work Of checking the
disease, the area of suffering and restitution
will be considerably widened. and that ap-
besides those now so terribly afflicted. What
ever is done, therefore. should be done as we'll
with this probable contingency in view as 10
meet exiting needs. Is it necessary to add
that this likelihood, not less than the present
urgent calls for help ought to stimulate to still
further and better organized actiOn9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-30

The silver conference met at Paris the silver
conference discussed, the silver conference
adjourned. But the silver conference did not
vote. Predicted difficulties In obtaining the
assent of the different governments to the
agreement reached by their representatives
have been obviated by the agreement of the
delegates not to agree. Surely no government
can feel itself hampered by the declaration OF
the conference that all nations are free to use
gold or silver, or both, or neither, and to allow
or disallow the free coinage OF silver. In short,
:,s far as this country is concerned, the silver
conference Is failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-30

The article by Gladstone, the English ex-
premier, in the North american Reciep for
October, in which he discusses the resemb-
Ianees and differences between the American
and British constitutions, is paper of great
interest. No one can fail to be instructed by
the clear explanation he gives of the practical
working Of the British government, nor to be
pleased by the complimentary references OF so
able and thoughtful a statesman to our own
nation. What words could tickle the national
Unity more effectively than the following
The England aud the America OF the present
are probably the two strongest nations of the
orld. But there can hardly be a doubt, as
ictween the America and the England of tho
tgture, that the daughter, at some no very di..
tant time, will, whether fairer or less fair. be
uEQuestionably yet stronger than the mother. y
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DROPERTY FOR RENT
BY Il. o. HOFFMAN,
Rea Estate Agent and AuctiOreex,
10TH AND SITS. n. W.

dS3s New York ave: n. w., ID rooms, furn slbo 90
~ "a ave. W., 10 rooms. 100 90
aoNO Penn. ave. NV, business house. 49,. 100 90
FURNISHED House Grant st. NV, III rooms 100 90
9U7 18th st. NV, l3 rooms, mod. mps. 800 rs 90
sS1 18TH st. NV, Is rooms. mod. imps. rs 90
i0i 4Dtn b. NV. Ii rooms mod imps.... rs 90
a a2L ~. NV. 1O rooms, mod. imps. 800. 70 90
~ f1 ave. NV, II rooms, mod. iinpe.--. IS 90
pig "a 81. NV, II rooms. mod. impS. 1919. 80 90
Szs 81. n.W., - rooms, mod. imps. .....@. 80 90
a a95 81. n.Ws 1OroOmS, mod. tmpS 40 90
0i1 I'D ST. q. W., rooms, mod. imps. ....... IS 90
Sl9 Itn 81. o. W.. 0rooms. mod. impe. So 90
FL I'D st. NV, rooms, mod. imps 30 90
go 5th st. NV, rooms, mod. imps. ....... IS 90
i6ze 9TH Sc. NV, 10 rooms. mod tnps. 30 90
~ LIST st. se, 3 rooms mod. impS. ........ Is 90
~ Mo. ave. s.W., rooms, mod. imps. 49,. IS 90
~ Md. ave. s.w., rooms, mod. imps. 49,. % 90
a9 Carroll st. Sc, rooms, mod. imps..-. 80 90
III Carroll st. Sc. Z rooms, mod. imps..-. 20 90
1923 9Th st. NV, 6 rooms, mod. imps..... 30 90
Lib New YORK ave. q. W.. store. Is 90
l4x5 new YORK ave. NV, store. .........-. 76 90
1926 New York avenue. store................ IS 90
A fine trent Office room. $40 r st, q. w.... 20 90
Office rooms at lk10 1873 and 1426 New York
ave. q. ".
FOR SALE
HOUSES and LOTS In every section of the city 1t
prices to suit the times and terms that viii suit
customers Call and see my list before purchasing
elsewhere. auo24 -tr
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A correspondent suggests, in view of the
fact that the health officers force cannot be
even temporarily increased, that it should be
made the duty OF the police to inspect every
cellar, back yard and privy on their respec-
tive beats" and il found foul to notify the
occupants of such premises to have them thor
Oughly cleaned of all offensive matter, rubbish
and ashes, whitewashed, and the floors
sprinkled with chloride Of lime or solution of
copperas. Having gone through once, then
after reasonable interval 60 over the same
and re-inspect, and where the work is not done
or being done. take the name Of the occupant
and number Of the house and report them to
the health officer. Our correspondent thinks
this very feasible plan, and that it will not
materially interfere with tie policeman's duty,
and viii entail 70 additional expense on the
Distriet. 1t is true that our small police force
mas Already good deal to look after, but then
nothing should be left undone to prevent the
yellow fever or any other epidemic from gain
ing fOOthOld in our city.
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FOR RENT AND SALF.
IL q K r E \ T.

rHARLES W. HANDY, Real Estate Agent
~ AID Auctioneer, 500 7th street NV
., For Rent-1Gs2 st. NV. Is rs. mod. imp. $50
I1e st nav, 10 RS, mod. impe ............. 20
ce *; cor OF r. ave. and 2d st. NV, upper p,r g
houses and Lots for sale In ali sarts OF the CITY
Also Money to loan on first-ciass real estate at
Ter cent. aup2S -St
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DRY GOODS.
!! NOTICE.
notice.

We have now IN stock the ls-ves. ara rheapast
assortment OF Black ard Colonel Gashmeres "a has
ever been our pleasure 20 offer, and We can promise
sil In want Of No. 1 cashmere dress = saving 81
not less than 10 per cent. IN all qualities over and
Above this falls rates.
Also. IS aad 19-iuch Black Trimmtas ye,yess.
from 81. IS 10 ~. 30 Ter yard.
JUsT OrENNp.
Ballardvaie Flannels, all gu siities.
Also, % pieces shaker anu other Skirtius Plan
neis, from rs cents 70 81 per yard.
W. VI. BROWN
aUg27-r S1l SD sfveef a g.
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ENOR RENT-By THOe. j. MYERS, Real Estate
II Agent 12l6 st. NV.
Frame Store and Dwelling, 17i7 Pa. ave. NV.

story Bricf, eli 18th St. W.. mod. imns. 10 r..
2-story Brick 1118 18th 81. n. Va, mod imps.. =.
Frame Honse, S0314th st. n. W.. l0rs., mod. imps.
history Br1ck. 1919 L st. NV, n. al mod. i'm.
2-story Frame, 2O13 8 street northwest, rooms.
4-story Brick. 406 18th ut II rooms. mod. imps.
Bitck House, 1000 r Six ct northwest, % rooms.
auQ0-4Ws
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DRY GOODS AT COST.

SeMMEH DRY SOODS AT COST.
Coed Calicoes 4l,c,
Victoria Lawns, Sc and Toe, cheap
Large STOCK Children's Fancy Hosiery.
SILK kfn broidered Rslhrigaus woven seams y1
canton flsnnels, cheap &C. up,
Cheapest House In City for Wool Flanneis.
Auction Blankets. never known rs Cheap
Boys, caSsimeres at low prices.
Best el:Qo White Spreads sold anywhere
Black W ool Cashmeres. Soc. IN: very low
Black silks, 62f. IS, 81 90 20 IS. 90: cheap
Brussels Ga, pets. 81 co.
Wool Carpets, S7ec up.
L. n. NAUDAIN
auRz6 tr sOS Market Space.
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DUB NEW ADVEBTIsEM EMIT
['ARLY FALL SUPPLIES.

EARLY FALL SUPPLIES.
Lupins Cashmeres, taIl colors at 75c. and 81 90
Lupfn Merinos. tall coloIs).
Tartan Gall wool.) PIaids.
Serges. Reps. Bourettes &C., &C.
BLACK SILKS, all qualities.
COLORED SILKS, full stock Of new shades
HOUSEFURNISHINGG GOODS.
EaTniturs ssrses and Cretonnes,
Table Linens.
Napkins, Towels,
Pillow and Sheeting Linens,
Blankets,
Shaker Fiannels,
Ballard Vale Flannels.
Sc sa,sd, F Ian SCech inca, Dyel
Underwear,
GOsSamer Water.PrOofs.
Corsets, Kid Gloves, Hosiery,
Dollar shirts HandkerchiefS,
an fSsF 11c1fi g or STOCK Is Solicited
1T 1NCURS No OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE
samples s sent on application, and all orders
PERRY & BROTHER,
angSo-2t Penn. ace. Cor. 9th So.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
y scrlber, OF Washington, ID. c., hath OBJ
tanned from the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia. holding Special Term for Orphans
The personal estate of LEONIDAS c. CAMP
BELL. late OF the District of Columbia, deceased
All persons having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof to the subscriber. at or before
by law be excluded from all benefit of the said es-
tate: Given under my hand this Goth day of Au-
gust, 1878.
ang3O-1,3 st MARY X. CAMPBELL.