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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
INSULTING WITNESSES.

Possibly the witness in the Court at Deadwood, the other day, was not entirely justifiable in drawing q re- volver to reply therewith to an in sulting question, but is is certain that the rights of witnesses are very generally disregarded by attorneys, and that Judges too often fail to afford them protection. Lawyers of good standing frequently permit zeal for their clients to carry them far beyond the bounds of propriety. To impair the value of an opposing witness they do not hesitate to ask irrelevant and insulting questions or to comment in the most offensive manner on the testimony given and the person giving it. They often bully and badger an honest witness till in his confusion he contradicts himself. and then he is roarcd of the stand with volley of abuse. The revolver may not be the best remedy for this state of things, but it is the one most likely to be tried, and, bad as it is, It may be better than no remedy at all. Not long ago prom inent lawyer in Western city was knocked down and stamped on by q witness whom he had insulted. It amended his court manners surpris- ingly and his brethren of the bar profited by his experience.-Ex.
 A lawyer who will bully and brow beat witness in court deserves the contempt of everybody. No one but an ignorant pettifogger who knows nothing of the common rules of eti- quette will indulge in the practice. If a Judge upon the bench does his duty such conduct will not be toler- ated We would certainly justify a witness for seeking redress for such insults as we have seen lawyers heap upon them by giving the of fender a sound threshing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
PERSONAL JOURNALISM.

The tendency among the average Arkansas newspaper editors now seems to be to convert their editorial space into medium for ventilating their own personal affairs before q public which don't care continental dime about any such stuff. The Little Rock papers have had nothing but this kind of matter in them for some time. And now comes the Ozark Democrat with its leading and only editorial made up of a long story, interspersed with occasional cuss words, of personal difficulty between the editor of that paper and another citizen of that town, MT. J. P. Byers.
 Our opinion is that a newspaper editor has just as much right to make an ass of himself by engaging in street brawls as any body else, but he has no right to fill up his paper with stuff which is out of place anywhere else but in a Police Ga- zette. We see no sense in an editor filing up his paper with stuff for which he has afterward to apologize as the Little Rock editors did, or beg the pardon of his readers. as the Ozark Democrat man does. This tendency is disgraceful to journalism and is only calculated to impair the usefulness of the press. Whenever newspaper man converts his paper into a personal organ his paper no longer deserves the support to which a newspaper PROPER, is entitled, and if the next Arkansas Press Conven- tion does not provide for excluding all papers guilty of this practice from membership, we shall always think it ought to have done SC anyhow.
 It is time for all respectable pa pers to denounce such journalism and demand higher standard oi professional ethics.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
UNINSTRUCTED DELEGATES.

We had intended to write an arti- cle this week upon the importance of the people expressing THEIR choice for State officers and introducing their delegates to the State Conven- tion accordingly. Want of time and press of business has prevented us from getting it ready for this weeks issue, but in lieu of what we might have said we commend the following from the Van Buren Argus, thor oughly Democratic paper;
 "Some of our exchanges are advo- eating a course of action that, in our humble judgment, is very unwise. It is, that the County Conventions should send delegates to the State Convention UNRESTRICTED. We diff fer from our brethren in this. We believe the PEOPLE should decide these matters, when they can. Ii they know the candidates for the State offices, they should instruct for the men of their choice. The dele. ga $ should not be left free to trade or to be subject to the blandishments of the Capital politicians. Let the people choose their candidates, and instruct tuelr servants, agents, or delegates to cast the vote of theil county for the men so chosen. Let the Primaries make their choice, and instruct the delegates to the County Convention, and so let the instruc- tions go on up to the State Conven- vention. If the men of their choice cannot be nominated, then let them have second choice, if they know the men; and if not, then It is soon enough for the delegates to act on their own responsibility. We arc Democratic to the backbone, and be. lieve in giving to the PEOPLE the most ample power in choosing officials Of course, we know our government State or Fedesal--is not a pure Democracy, but such as it is, we ad mire it, but it connot be long pre- served without distinct attention to the Democratic element that is preserved in the plan. The people in Democratic form, do not par ticipate in our government, except at the Primary meetings. This was well understood by the great writer Dr. Tocqueville, and IS fully appre ciated by all who reflect upon tn ( workings of our Republican system
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
A Few Questions.

Is it not clearly the right of every American citizen to know the exact truth of the nature of his govern ment?
 Is it not the duty of Congress, as the immediate representative Of the people, to elicit such truth?
 Is it not criminal for Congress to stihe and suppress the truth in so grave matter?
 Is 1t not absurd to assume that the question of settling the facts is idcn- tical with the turning out of Hayes.
 Is it not wise policy to keep these two questions totally different and apart!
 Is it not best to have it distinctly understood that the demand for an investigation is by no means identi- cal with demand for the installa- tion of MT. Tildcns
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
Prof. B. F. Baker.

This.i the way correspondent of the Prairie County Organ speaks of the above named gentleman:
 "We notice correspondent to the Gazette speaks in high commenda- tion of the gentleman whose name heads this article, as one fitted for the position of Supt. of Public In struction. He says that Prof Baker "has been connected with the educa- tional interests of Arkansas for l2 years; is well known in Pope, Con way, Van Buren and White counties, and lifelong democrat, and posses ses all the elements that constitutes q true and perfect gentleman" To all of which, Mir. Editor, your writer will not take issue, but will say in addition thereto, that we have known the Professor for many years; and as successful teacher Ee has but few peers, and no superiors; and we can truthfnlly say, as disciplinarian he is the best VIC have ever known in our limited experience.
 Prof Baker would do distinguish {.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
OUR RCONGRESSMEN---THEIR VIEWS ON THE PRESIREN- HAL QUESTION.

The New York Herald, of the 24th of April, contains short interviews with various members of congress as to their position in regard to the Blair bill, proposing to reopen the presidential question. What each of the Arkansas members think about the matter is thus told:
 Lucien C. Cause is opposed to it and will vote against it. He thinks it "nonsensical in the extreme" In his judgment the matter can be safe ly left to the people, who will at the next election right any wrong that may have been done.
 William F. Slemons opposed, and said: "Hayes is president and will remain in the white house three years longer in spite of hell and the democratic party, and all the legisla- ton in Chrstendom will never make it otherwise"
 Thomas M. Gunter opposed: "1t will do TO good to discuss it, and the bill must end in smoke. The agita- ton ought to be prevented, or at least discountenanced."
 Jordan F. Cravens opposed; "There is no likelihood of It's coming from the judiciary committee. For the good of the country and the good of the party it had better not be dis turbed, even within the walls of the committee room"
 We trust our members of congress will reconsider the views expressed Tn the above extract. We trust the Democrats in Congress are not going to fail the people of the United States in this crisis. If they do, fraud is just as honorable as right and justice; the thief is just as good as the honest man, and it is just as well for the people to let the thieves take the government as to purify it and place it in the hands of honest men. If the Democrats In Congress fail now to be equal to the emergen cy 1t matters little whether we work to get a Democratic House next Congress or whether we let the Re publican plunderers have it. Let the Democrats in Congress tor once show bold, aggressive manhood. It is this which has given the Re publican party such great success. Suppose Mir. Tllden or any other Democrat was occupying the Presi- dential office under the doubtful title which surrounds Mir. Hayes, does any one doubt that the Repub- licans would falter for an instant to an investigation-full, searching and determined? No, they would, in less than fortnight, have the fraudulent incumbent in- yestigated, impeached, and kicked out. A vascilating, trucking policy among our Democratic members in Congress now will forever estop them from uttering another word in con of the great fraud. If they let this opportunity pass, the Republicans have them at a great disadvantage in the next campaign. We trust our members will not be
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
RuSSElLVILtE MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL

PROF. ROWLAND DoGCETT, A. M., Principal The Spring Sesssion will open 11;h, Feb. 1s7s, and close Ill June, with an annual examiua, ton.
 The course of study will he as extensive and varied as will be found in any institution of similar grade, and the Text Books the most approved in use.
 RATES OF TUITION, PER MO. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary Grammar, Primary Arithmetic, Prima- ry Geography, each or all S20O Practical Grammar, Practical Arithmetic Geography, History, Natural Science
 each CT all 90 Rhetoric. Algebra, Geometry, Trigenom-
 etry Latin or Greek, French, eaclior all Co Incidental Fee, per session U The tuition will be required monthly. Stu dents will be charged from time of entrance to the close of the session allowing no deductions except in cases of protracted sieknes1, unless by special contract.
 For Circmlars. Nc.. anply to the Principal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

Is it not entirely possible that even if it should be absolutely proven that Mir. Hayes was not elected, the law and public interests might stlll require that he should be lett to serve out Mir. Tilden's term2
 Would it not be putting the De mocracy in the attitude ofan access ory to the frands if it should refuse to investigate them?
 Would it not seriously shake the popular belief in the truth of the re- cent confessions?
 Wonld such refusal to investigate and definitely settle the question not look like q confirmation of the denial Of Republicans like Garfield that frauds were committed at aii?-- Washington Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
vEGETINE
FOR DROFSY,

CENTRAL FALLS, R. l., Oct. 19, 1877. Dr. II. k. STEVENS :-
 It is a pleasure to give my testimony for your valuable medicine. l wss sick for long time with Dropsy, under the Doctors care. He said it was Water between the heart and liver. l receiv- ed no benefit until commenced taking the Vegetine; in fact l was growing worse. I have tried many remedies they did not help me. Yegetine is tic medicine for Dropsy. l began to feel better after taking a few bottles. have taken thirty bottles in all. l am perfectly we'll, never felt better. Nc one can feel more thankful than l do.
 am, dear sir, gratefully yours,
 A. D. WHEELER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
CHOICE AND PURE LIQUORS & WINES
 AlMnNs on hnnh for AIelicinnl Purnn-u..
Notice.

By virtue of two executions issu'l and to me directed by the Circuit tlr'h of Pope county, will on tine 3lst "n of May, 1878, at the Court House d"'r in the town of Dover, during the hour, pre- cribed by law for judicial sales -', to the highest bidder, on a credit ' three months the following dcscr'A",G real estate, to-wit: x " l4 of thr x w l4, section nineteen, U9l and W ! ., , of the $ W of the $ W 'i, secIl'',"' eighteen, Us) township eleven, ~ range twenty (2O) west, coutaini0- 30 2O-l00 acres. Levied upon by me '' '9 the property of NJ. x. Davis, To >4,'-ih, two Judgments, one in favor ot lI' IT, Pennington for $l06,30, and one " favor cf J. W. May for f9l,@l.
 Given under my hand this l'h G"y '" May, X. D. 1878.
 +, 5. iloGlNs, Shcrll Pope tv'
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

--"As the Gazette is rushing to the front in it's advocacy of Wm. E.
 Woodruff for the office of State Treasurer, and throws cold water up- on the aspirations of Gen. Churchill, and as Maj, Adams, who assumes to control that paper, has according to the Democrat, announced that he in tends to make all. candidates for State officers conform to the views of the Gazette on the Adams Red field plan, the people of the State are becoming suspicious, and are rally ing to the support of Gen. Churchill. The taxpayers of Arkansas do not intend to place an administration in power that will be subservient to Maj. Adams and his packers, the bondholders. It is unfortunate for Maj, Woodruff that he has fallen into such hands. The independence manifested by Gen. Churchill, when the Adams Redfield plan was the subject of discussion, has drawn up- him the concentrated fire of the chef organ of the bondholders-the Gazette. The people of Arkansas do not intend to allow such a spirit of independence as was therein man ifested by Gen, Churchill to go unre- warded, and they will demonstrate that fact by triumphantly re-electing him to the office of State Treasurer, so faithfully filled by him. Wan Buren Argus.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

Washington Post: "if hundred legal voters in Ohio or Indiana had been forcibly deprived of the right to cast their ballots, the country would have rcsounded with the up roar that such an outrage would have occasioned. But the votes of hundreds of thousands, lawfully cast have been nullified by rascally Radi- cal gerrymandering, and proposi- tion to right this terrible wrong is met by q storm of simulated indig- nation. Intimidation and bull doz Ing are bad, but we fail to see where in they are worse than the wholesale disfranchisement resulting from rad ical gerrymanderlng.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

enthusiasm upon the mission of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway, and will give to any and all the most thorough and complete information in regard to the landed interests of tue road.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

cd honor to the position of Public Instruction, and it would be credit to the State to have such men as pirc to such a responsible office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
VEGETINE DOCTORS REPORT.

Dr. Chas. NJ. Hudenhausen, Apothe-
 cary, Evansville, Ind.
 The doctor writes: 1 have a large number of good customers who take Vegetine. They all speak well of it. know it is good medicine for the com plaints for which it is recommended. DEC. P, 1877.
 Vegetine is great panaeea for oul aged fathers and mothers; for it gives them strength, quiets their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

among those who may prove recreant to the trust reposed in them in this emergency.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

VEGETINE.-When the blood becomes lifeless and stagnant, either from change of weather or of climate. want of exercise, irregular diet, or from any other cause, the Vegetine will renew the blood, carry off the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the bow els, and impart q tone of vigor to the whole body.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
Arkansas History.

We give below the names and term of services of the different gov ernors of Arkansas-territorial and state.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

HEADACHE.-There are various causes for headache, as Arrangement of the circulating system, of the digestive or gans, of the nervous system, &c. Veg etine can be said to be n sure remedy for the many kinds of headache, as it acts directly cpOn the various causes of complaint, Nervousness, Indigestion, Costiveness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Billiousness, &c. Try the Vegetine. You will never regret it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

Ozark Democrat: "Discouraging reports come in from every part of Franklin county as to the prospect of
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
vEGETINE FOR KIDNEY COMPLAINT AND NERVOUS DEBILITY.

IsLEsBoRO, ME., Dec. 2S, 1877. MR. STEvENs:-
 Dear Sir,-I had had a cough for eighteen years, when commenced talk ing the Vegetine. l was very low; my system was facilitated by disease. had the kidney complaint, and was very nervous-cough bad, lungs sore. When had taken one bottle found il was helping me; it has helped my cough, and it strengthens me. l am row able to do my work. Never found anything like the VegetiEe. know it is everything it is recommended to be. Mrs. A. J. PENDLETON.
 Vegetine is nOurishing and strength ening; purifies the blood; regulates the bowels; quiets the nervous system; acts directly upon the secretions; and arous- es the whole system to action.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

the wheat crop. Rust ard the Hes. sian fly have almost blasted It, so our informers say. We entertain the hope that the damage is not as great as is believed by some,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16
vEGETINE FOR SICK HEADACHE.

MR. STEVENS :-
 Dear Sir,-I have used your Vege- tine for sick headache, and been great ly benefited thereby. l have every reason to believe it to be a good medi cine. Yours very respectfully,
 Mrs. JAMES CONNER,
 4ll Third St.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

Money Is well spent in purchasing tranquility of mind.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-16

The Union National Bank of Lewistown, Me-, has suspended.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16
TRAvELLERs' GUIDH

TRAvELLERs' GUIDH.
ExcGasIoX TI9KEIs AT LOVES s -, RATES 4,
e. ssa 81. &s' Via the old rssSls ~ ~
Portland steam IN, Packet scas Company
Tor sale 2'' 1--we SALDEN. Agents.
TOR NoRwALK AND DANsUsY DAILY -. 49,,
s;so per No. y East sIs.s and ga IS
s'Rs!s R8;HssloS t5fss; = 1isksikrs. 50 GENTS
ss.: ss.isas sss s1s.s sss- ss: :s.'s
Srsy II sass . :.
NJ. pier "a North River foot Of Harrison st.
T oNG BRANCH AND piILADEtrHIA.
ys SsT 1srisy s9s s9sA'sa Will c.v.
New York pier tfoo. Rector ST., connecting
ssss a. $IS s;;.s
ss.ss ::.as a'.isa s.as.ssa NJ and ( H.'.r.,s a.
os.S IsSs scs 80 raesfr'Gn s. n
sundays st %a h'sss ssssSss sfsnias dsasrsl Manager.
THs GREAT Providence LINZ TO BOSTON.
PULL s1sars RESI- nss1!d'os' osLY ss OF RAIL
The iayo,its palace steamsr. MASSACHUSETTS, and
SAGRk s LIN Rs' II sii ss
for ali point. so ss' 9; .,'% Dsr ss Ss''h h''
A PLYMOUTH ROCK. EvEHY DAY
I Delightful daily family excursious M and
ROMANTIC THE RHINE OF AMERICA
inJsrrett & Palmer's superb palace Sc samer.
PLYMOUTH ROCK, Captain Sam. Martin,
stopping good while At
WEST POINT AND NEWBuR0.
SAIL whero the scenery is at its grandest, Up.
portunity given for visiting the Unised
states Military Academy or Washington's
FINE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
DAILY. MARINE BAND, GLEE CLUB, xY1O-
lPhONE. BENT: the great cornet player;
REFEUrORY on BOARD.
FARE entire grand excursion; 50 CENTS
INCLUDINGI Children, IS cents.
BOAT LEAVES every morning Qnclud-
ing sundays from pier. (at tho Bat
tary), North River, at 9:l5 o'clock. ana
foot of 22d st., North River. At 8 40 o'clock.
SUNDAYa BROOKLYN PASSENGERS will take
ANNEX boat at Fulton ST., 800 A. NJ.
NO EXTRA CHARGE for transfer other
way.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

NEW HAVEN. MERiDEN, HARTFORp. srHING.
IN 6cId. White Mcuntaips and intcrncdists points;
steamers leave Peck slip r. At and PM ccnn%ccs %
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

THIS Is THE ONLY EVENING LINE STEAMERS
SELLING TICKETS AND CHECKING BAGGAGE
THROUGH TO POINTS ON NEW YORK CENTRAL
w. Il. DREW, President.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

sailing from pier 81 North River Tor
NORFOLK, CITY POINT and RICH dOND, TUEsDAYS.
THURSDAYS anl SATURDAYS, at 3 r. NJ. con meeting
9th AZ RAILROADS for the SOUTH. SOUTHWEST snd
WEST also with steamers Tor NEWBERNE ana WASH
lNuION, N. O. Steamers Tor LIVES. DEL. and RBHO-
BOTH BEACH aud connecting railroads MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS ~ q r. NJ
Through passenger tickets and bills sding all points
81 l.west rates. Insurance for Norfolk Ac per cent.
Freights received 1sily pier 81 North River cnera
oics No. lD7 Greenwich st. NJ IA McCREADY, PrssidsuI
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

ID --B--B-B-B-B B-B-B-B--B--t--B-B-B- ID
DTo charter for excursions steamers Thus. POWELL Gen.
era sedwvick and bort !ec bargcs Caedons Hcpuo-
Haitian Beach, Excelsior Park aud Oriental Groves -
BRIGGS, Excursion Ofhce. 334 West St. opposite y
ID Christopher street Terry ! y
B-D-B--b--b--B--B--B--B- -B-B-B-B-B--B-B-B
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

LbASY Bo*IJyRM sfxTERooMs rsorLS,J 81 hsb rish "a
DREW ST. JOHN: finest stenrner: In tho world lssye
pier Al North River daily excepting sunday at r. NJ
ccnnee.inx At Albany With express tr.in fs,
MONTREAL, and ali points NORTb and WEST tsundsys
excepted Tickets for ncpal hotels aud all OF
westcott Express Offices In New York and Brooklyn.
Brooklyn. PASSENGERS TRANSFERRED FsEk By
rnis rs PHn ONLY NIGHT LINE OF sTEAMEgs
SELLING TICkETS AND CHECKING BA0GA0E TO
PLACES on NEW YORK CENrkAL RAiLRO tD
DEST ROUTE.-wHITE MOUNTAINS. LAKE MEM
Dphremagog. Montreal, Quebec. ssguensy River, &c ;
siugs tickets lowest rates VIA tue Old
re boston Conc ord and Monucn Railroad running
exprees rnins with pnrIor ears from Boston frcv
Worcester, aking close counecep. from New
YORK with Sound lines and trans via Icw York Now q
aud Hartford Railroad G~nernl ice 27l broadway,
New York. LENE ALDEN, Agents.
). A. DODGE, General Manager
DOSToN-vIA FALL RIVER LINE: MAGNIFfCBNT
Drcsmers BRISTOL and PRnvipc'NoE Leave pier -
North River daily tsunday included, N 5'l5 +, NJ nt
nights rest The only quick ana drcst roue go 20 OAK
Tickets Tor sslc a NIL principal ticket Offices csve
brooklyn via Annex" boat ct 4:DP M Music oy spcn-
did bands aud orchestras
pOAT FOR UATsKILf., srUYvEsANT AND INTER
Dmsdatc will leave pier "a Harrison st. North
River, daily. sundays excepted, at r. NJ.
The New York herald., 1878-08-16

GRAND EXCURSION AROUND
"a STATEN ISLAND
SUNDAY. AUGUST IL,
AND THREE FOLLOWING SUNDAY6.
FARE ONLY 25C.
TWO TRIPS EACH DAY.
Saloon steamer THOMAS POWELL.
Obe.pest and bcss excursion out of New York.
Leave st., North River, A. NJ, Up. NJ Lcroy st,
en5. AIS; pier 2. North Rivcs Q 3o. ASS; Jewers
Wharf o: As A \. :45 L. N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-03
THE ALTA FIRE.

DESTRUCTION OF TIE TOWN ALMOST TOTAL
JDDGE vARNEs NOT HURT.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SALT LAKg Utah, Augusta, 1875
A reporter OF the Tribune who has Just re urned
from Alta ortngs further particulars OF the Are
All that was lett OF The prosperous mining iowa
fifteen nousos Tho obstruction com pele as
sudden Although cit Gems have lost nearly every.
thing ihoy manifest deerm nation 10 rebuild al once
tho estimated at from $3.50 coo to
100000 with only Sl3J,00O insurance Inc building
OF Eiuma and other mines escaped, aud miuerH
supple crzeDs WIN provisions cbough to meet
ther wants TN the supplies reached them from lnis
city. Money aud provisions were literally offered
bySat Lake anu large Quantities OF the latter were
sent out tnis morning.
Judge Vsrnes, reported As burned, has since made
his appearances, aiIvs and well. The ure
originated IN the swan House. occupied us
boarding house Tor miuers, who left II
At noon, after cooking their meas, and the fire
caught from the stove. IL expected tuat the town
VIII DO cntiroy rebuilt b.ore wiaer In more suo.
stautial manner.