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The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

Young Franklin" has at last got his letter, or the substance of it, into the public prints, through the col umns of the Ozark Democrat. We'll, this is all right, We do not object to him getting it into print if he can nor do we object to the Ozark Demo crat publishing it if it sees proper; but when Franklin" goes on to in sinuate that we have not acted with fairness in the contest between Mess. McKennon and Byers we simply beg leave to say that he grossly misrep resents us, and cannot justify him. self for so doing. We gave Frank lin" credit for a higher sense of jus tice than he has shown by getting miffed and seeking satisfaction by misreprcsenting us because we exer- cised our undoubted prerogativc ol declining to publish . communities. tion from him. We do not believe any man of fairness and common in. telligence who has read our paper through this canvass thus far, will say that we have not been perfectly impartial in the matter of the con. test for Prosecuting Attorney.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
A GENEROUS OFFER.

Col. w. D. Slack, Land Commis- sioner of the L. R. & F. s. Railway, has given a new proof of his enter prise and generosity by offering a list of premiums, aggregating in all One Hundred Dollars, for farm pro- ducts grown upon lands embraced within the land grant of said road. The premium is $lO each for the best specimen o: wheat, oats rye, bar ley, corn m ear, apples, peaches, pears, cotton, collection of wheat and grain of all kinds, clover and grasses, Tn six collection of stalks. The samples must be forwarded in the following quantities: Small grain, half . peck; corn, six ears; apples, peaches, pears, six to twelve. Samples must be properly marked with name of grower and number of section, township and range where grown. All samples delivered at any station on the road will be taken to Little Rock free.
 The samples will be preserved and sent to the St. Louis Fair. We trust the farmers of Pope will get up some of their best samples and for ward them, more for the honor of old Pope than the premiums-the premiums, however, will not set the sender back any. Pope can send specimens which will de her credit and we hope it will not be neglected.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
JUDGE CALEB DAVIS.

This worthy gentleman-onc of the early pioneers of Popo county, known to almost all our people-to- day presents his card ts his fellow citizens, through the medium of oar column, rendering his name as . candidate for the office of County and Probate Judge. There is perhaps no man in the county whose name among his fellow citi- zens and neighbors is nearer syno- nim for true integrity, honesty and uprightness of life, and purity oi motives, than is that of Judge Davis.
 It useless for us to say aught in his behalf. For almost half . csntu- ry he has been among us. Our pso- pie have known him in peace and in war: and never have they known him finch from duty. All other things being equal, the old pioneer certainly deserves we'll of his fellow citizens, and his claims arc commended to fair considsra- ton of the voters of Pope county.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
Hon. B. F. Baker.
SEARcY, ARK, May 13, IS

SEARcY, ARK, May 13, 1878.
 EDl1bR DzxocRAr:-A very i'm portans of1ice in our State Govern mont that of Supt. of Public In struceion, as upon his ability and efficiency depends, in very great measure, the successful operation of |Our Common School law, and ednca- tional interest is one which involves the future prosperity and well-being ef the State. 1t is, therefore, . mat ter in which the whole people shouid take m interest and see that the oGice is filled by . man who is in every way qualified to discharge it's duties.
 Iwish 0 call the at&ention of the people cf Arkansas b the fact that White county hes | man who will probably be . candidate for the DO. sition, and one who, I am fully con. vinced, is as competent to give sasis. faction ts the people in that capac- tiy as any man in the state. T1at man is Prof. B. P. Baker, eao is well known in your cour.s and in many other parts of the state, as . gentleman of high attainments. Prof Baker is . teacher of many years experience; is cultivated, social, and polite in his manners, and possesses every necessary qualification to make an admirable State Superintendent hope the different county conven
 tions will give due consideration t6
 his claims, and honor him with the nomination. Respectfully,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
RUSSELLvIllE MALE & FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL

PROF. ROWLAND p0GdETT, A. M., Principal Tbc Spring Sesssiop will open 1itb, Feb. is;s. and close Hi June, with an annual examina- ton.
 The course of study will he as extensive and varied as will be found in any inst stituiion of similar grade aud the Text Books the most approved in use.
 RATES OF TUITION, PER Mo. Spelling, Reading, Writing. Primary
 Graminar, Primary Arithmetic, Prima- ny eeogran'iy, each cr ail $2 % biography, History, Natural Science, each or all s3 Rhetoric. Algebra. Geometry, Trigononr-
 ctry Latin or Greek. French, each or all O Incidental Fec. per session H Tiie tuition will be required monthly. St. dents will be charged from time of enil aarc to the close Of the session allowing no deductions except in cases of protrscted sicknesi, unless ny special contract.
 fnf Circulars, Gs.. apply t1 the Principal
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
MIR. E. L. M'CRACKEN.

We have had repeated inquiries made of us as to this gentleman's s candidacy for the Legislature, and we now have the pleasure of rsferr- ing all inquircrs to our announce ment column where his card will to- day be found stating that he Is . candidate. And by way of explana- tion to many who were expecting ts find his card in last weeks paper ws will say that it was not MT. Nc Cracken's fault at all, for the letter containing his card and printers fee was mailed from Dover in ample time for us to have received it for that issue, but from some cause did not reach us until too late.
 MT. McCracken is one Of the sub stantial, well-known citizens of Lib erty township--is a consistent, life. long Democrat, and stands high in the esteem of all who know him. All who know him will grant readily that he would be true and faithful to the people. On the finance ques- tion he is sound so far as we have heard him express himself On other questions of interest to the people he will give his views fully along with tho other candidates, at the proper time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS!

We call attention to the notice of the Chairman of the County Central Committee Tn to-day's paper, stating that Saturday, June P, has been fixed upon as the day for holding . County Democratic Convention to choose delegates to the State, Con- gressional, Judicial and Senatorial Conventions; and to elect . County Central Committee and determine upon the method of putting 2 regu- lar Democratic ticket for County officers in the field.
 Every township in the County should now arouse itself. The town ships should every one be certain to have delegates at the County Con- yention. Every Democrat must con slider that he, individually, has a duty to perform. That duty is to attend the primaries and see that there is fair, full, free expression of tho democratic voters of the va rious townships. These primaries must be the work of the Democratic voters of the party and must rot be run and controlled by a few politi. clans in each township. Let the rank and file of the party turn out and give an uneQuivocal expression of their wishes, and instruct their delegates to the County Convention just as they wish them to act.
 It seems to us the County Central Committee should have fixed the day for the primaries, and stated the basis of representation, so that there might be uniformity in all the pri- maries. Such, we believe, is the usual custom, and we believe it is . good custom. It was perhaps an oversight of the County Central Committee that this was not done. If so, it would be we'll to attend to the matter at once, so that the town ship committees would know how to issue their calls for the primaries in all intelligiblc, definite shape. We trust we will have such full, free and fair expression of the masses ol the party at the convention-both primaries and county-this year tha, there will be no room left for any bickerings, or dissatisfaction or bolt ing within the party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
AssEsso1's NOTIcE.

Notice IS hereby gwen that l Will attend at each of the townships in INpe county, for the purpose of as scssing the personal and such real property as has become taxable for the year 1878 and the per capita tax of such as are liable to pay the same, at the following ames and places, to- wit:'
 Clark Township, Grange Hall, Monday June 5. Georgetown, Tues day June 4.
 Illinois Township, Russellyille, Wed, Thur. and Fri. june 5, 6, '. Norristown, Saturday June s.
 Holly Bend Township, Fails School House, Mon. and Tues. June 10, II.
 Galla Rock Township, Bells Chap el, Wed. June 12. Galla Rock, Thur. Jnne l3.
 Lee Township, School House near Rycrly's, Fri. and Sat June l4, l5. Wilson Township, Atkins, Mon., Tues, Wed, Thur. and Err. noon, June IT, IS, 19, 20 and Fl.
 Gum Log Township, Old Camp Ground, Mon., Tues. and We'd, June "A, %, 26.
 Griffin Township, l.. D. Ford's, Thur. and Fri. June 37, 2s. Sulphur Spring, Sat. June %.
 Moreland Township, Cross Plains, Mon. and Tues. July I, ?.
 Liberty Township, Scottville, Wed. Thur. and Fri. July 3, 1, 5.
 Bayl:ss Township, Nordins School House, Mon. July s.
 Martin Township, R. II. Tate's, Tuesday July g. Rushing School House, Wednesday July 10.
 Hickey Township, Joseph How ards, Thursday July II. Allen Township, T. c. Page's, Saturday July l3.
 North Fork Township, at precinct, Monday July l5.
 Independence Township, at pre- cinct, Wednesday July IT.
 Dover Township, Fn., Sat, Mon. and Tues. July l9, 20, 22 and B.
 All persons are requested to meet me at ono of the above natacd places. W. M. PlELIis, Assessor
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
GEN. GRANDSON ROYsrON.

GEN. GRANDSON ROYsTON.
 We had the pleasure of meeting and forming the acquaintance of this distinguished Arkansian last Tuesday as he made a hurried trip through our town.
 The General is certainly . fine specimen of hale, ripe manhood, and notwithstanding he has almost reach- ed his three-score-and ten, he h as vigorous, physically and mentally aa though he was m the first flush oi manhood.
 General Royston is one of the old residenters of Arkansas. He entsr- ed public life away back in 1888. He was in the Constitutional Coz vention which framed the Censtitu- tion of 1886. Through Ill the long years of variating prosperity and adversity which followed up to 1874 he was resident and . worker in Arkansas. In 1874 when Arkansaa needed another new constitution General Royston, the old pioneer oi 1886 came again to the front, and, as President of the Convention which gave us our present constitu- tion, won additional honors as man of ability and statesmanshlp. Il General Royston should go to the U. s. Senate no Arkansian need blush at their representative, for he will compare favorably with most o1 the members of that high body.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
Circular Letter.

| DARDANELLE, Ark, May l6, 1878.
 FELLOW CITIZENS Having announc- ed myself as q candidate for the of flee of Circuit Judge of the Fifth Ju- licial Circuit of Arkanas, compos- ed of the counties of Conway, Pope, Yell, Johnson and Franklin, l trust you will not think me presumptnous in soliciting your support. seek the office upon the general proposition that any citizen has the right to seek any office within the gift of the people, for which he may consider himself qualified, and l as- sure you I will chcerfully abide your decision whether for me or against me, and throaek whatever channel you may see proper to express 1t, whether in convention, or at the bal lot box. am auDemocrat and na- | tive oss6e State of Tennessee; but from boyhood my homo has been here in your midst. Twenty one years ago I graduated in the Law Department, of gtbe "Cumbcriand University" at Lebanon, Tennessee, since vhich time II hacc been active ly engaged in the practice of law. With many of yOu am personally acquainted and take great pleasure in referring thosesof you with whom Tam .unacquainted to the members of the bar, the Judges who have pre- sided over our courts, and to the records of the Courts in which I have practiced, for information as to my qualifications for the important and very responsible office to which aspire. During a residence of twenty seven years among you, l have shared your prosperities and your misfortunes, and in common with all good citizens since the late war, have contributed, in my feeble way, to aid you in rolling back the dark cloud of evils, which for time threatened the perpetuity of our government. Happily, law and or der are again restored to our people and brighter day dawns upon Us. If I should Do your choice l shall endeavor to discharge the duties of the office honestly, faithfully and i'm partially, and it will be my pride and pleasure to do all in my power to uphold and vindicate the males ty of the law and thus impart to the
 whole people the moral assurance that their. confidence has not been
 unworthily bestowed. And that the
 humblest citizen may appeal to the courts for justice with as much con fidence as the most exalted citizen in the country. While 1 should feel grati6ed and highly complimented to have the verdict of the people rendered in my favor, l do not de- sire the office, unless l am honestly and truly the choice of the people, aftsr full, far and impartial con sideration of the relative merits of
 my honorable competitors and my
 self.
 Having fnll faith and implicit con
 fidcnce-in the Judgment of the peo. plesI Ishave 10 fears of the result.
 am very respectfully,
 Your Obcdient Servant,
 w. D. JACOWAY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
GAZETTE CHANGES HANDS.

The Daily Gazette of Wednesday the 18th inst, announces that Messrs. Adams * Blocher are no longer pro- prietors, nor Prof. James Mitchell editor of that paper. The new pro- prietors are Messrs. A. H. Sevier, publisher, and R. H. Johnson, editor. Col. Johnson is newspaper man oi much experience, and will be re- membered by old Arkansians as editor of the 'True Democrat" the organ of the Democratic party in this state from 1851 to 1863. We wish the new management success with the paper as long as they con duct it in the true interests of Ar kansas "a thing which they pledge themselves to do so long as they control it.
 Whatever else may be said of the retiring proprietors it must be ac- knowledged by all that they were enterprising and energetic Tn the newspaper business and gave vim and force to the Gazette.
 We regret very much to part with Prof. Mitchell, tor although we diff. fered from hlm in many points, we respected him as scholarly gentle man and conscientious believer in what he. advocated. Our best wishes 50 with him wherever he may go.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
vEeETlNE
FOR DROPSY.

CENTRAL FALLS, K. l., Oct. 10, 1877. Dr. II. R. STEvENs:-
 It Is a pleasure to give my testimony for your valuable medicine. wss sick for long time with Dropsy, under the DOctor's care. He said it was Water between the heart and liver. receiv- ed no benefit until commenced taking the vegetine; in fact was growing worse. l have tried many remedies they did not help me. Vegetine is the medicine for Dr0psy. began to feel better after taking few bottles. have taken thirty bottles in all. l am perfectly we'll, never felt better. Nc one can feel more thankful than do.
 am, dear cir, gratefully yours,
 A. ID. WHEELER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
Notice.

By virtue of two executions i'sNeu and to me directed by the Circuit VlerA of Pope county, l will on the 3ls' da, of May, 1873, at the Court House doM in tho town of Dover, during the h'Hii, pre- crib0d by law for Judicial sale srt to the highest bidder, on q credit o three months the following dcscr'pU real estate, to-wit: \ W oi lhe {, W i., section nineteen, tl9) and W Pl of che W 'l of the 5 W i4, section eighteen, tlS) township eleven, liL range twenty (20) west, contaIn''e 30 20-l00 acres. Levied upon by me Y, .s the property of NJ. $. Davis, to sai'',' two Judgments, one in favor of b. i', Pennington for Sl06.50, and one ," favor cf J W. May tor $9l.35. :.
 Given under my hanl this lill d"y " May, X. D. lsiS.
 R 2 HoOISs, SLellA Pop e.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
EXTRAVAGANCE IN ADMIN STEERING THE STATE GOV ERNMENT.

EXTRAVAGANCE IN ADMIN
 ISTERING THE STATE GOV
 ERNMENT.
 Elsewhere in to-day's paper will be found . letter from . we'll known citizen of Yell county touching upon the subject indicated by the heading gwen in this article. We invite the close attention of eur readers to what this correspondent says, for it is . question which the taxpayers ought to investigate and scrutinize closely. In our present condition we cannot afford any extravaganza, and until we get the existing heavy indebted ness hanging over us discharged we ought to curtail our expenses in every quarter that it can possibly be done without impairing the efiicien- cy of our State Government. Three hundred thousand dollars per annum is too much for our State Govern. ment to cost, unless the expenditure gave us something more to show for it If we ever expect to get able to do anything toward paying our debts WE MUST RErRENcH. There is no word in the vocabulary which could be so advantageously adopted as the watchword for the approaching cam paign as the word ''Retrenchment." " Every man who the people support for the Legislature this year ought to be required to make this his policy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

HRADACHR.-There arc various causes for headache, as lderangement of the circulating system, of the digestive or gans, of the nervous system, &c. Veg for the many kinds of headache, as it acts directly cp0n the various causes of complaint, Nervousness, Indigestion, Costiveness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Billiousncss, &c. Try the vegetine. You will never regret 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
YEeEIINE
DOCTOR'S REPORT.

Dr. Chas. N. Hudenhausen, Apothe-
 cary, Evansville, Ind.
 The doctor writes: 1 have . large number of good customers who take Vogetine. They all speak we'll of 1t. 1 know 1t Is good medicine for the com plaints for which it Is recommended. DEC. 27, 1877.
 Vegctinc is great panacca for our aged fathers and mothers; for 1t gives them strength, quicts their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

MT. Flshback's remarks met the approval of most of his hearers and when he closed several of his hear CTS stepped forward and expressed their approbation in warm terms.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
yEeEIlllE
FOR SICK HEADACHE.

FOR SICK HEADACHE.
 EvANsvlLLE, IND, Jan. l, 1878. Nh. ST1vxNs:-
 Dear Slr,-I have used your vege- tine for sick headache, and been great ly benefited thereby. I have every reason to believe It to be . good medi- cins. Yours very respectfully,
 Mrs. JAMES CONNER,
 f All Third St.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

vrGErNx.-When the blood becomes lifsless 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 of the putrid humors, clcanse the stomach, regulate the bow els, and impart tone of vig0r to the whole body.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
CliMord's Febrifugc, or Fever
 N mADd Ague Cure.

.A &aa0 00 A8 0C OsAhSs
 This preparation is obtalned by g newly discovered process, and con tains all the active medicinal princi- plcs of East India Cinchona bark, grown on the Neilgherry hills, from which allthc irritant properties have sbcen selininated. It is naturcs's own remedy for all diseases arising from Malarial poison. Palatable, Powerful, Anti-periodic and Tonic, it never fails to cure Fever and Ague, Dumb Chills, Congestive Chills, Bilious Fever, Periodical Neuralgia, and all diseases of Ma larial origin.
 J. c. RICHARDSON, Proprietor,
 St. Louis. For sale by all Druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

vegetins has never failed to efiec. a cure, giving tone and strength to the system debilitated by disease.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
vEeE
DOCTOR'S REPORT

1T. R. STENENs, EsQ.:--
 Dear Sir,--We have been selling your valuable vegetine for three years, and we And thatlt gives perfect satisfaction. We believe 1t to bc the best bleOd puri- Her now cold. Very respectfully,
 Dr. J. E. BRowN < Co.,, Druggists,
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

-QUERv.-"Why will men smoke common tobacco. when they can buy Marburg Bros. Seal of North Caro- lina,' at the same prices"
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
YEeEIlllE
FOR KIDNEY COMPLAINT AMI NERVOUS DEBILITY.
 Ias.HanOpO MY. Dee. 2S. 1877.

a
 NERVOUS DEBILITY.
 IsLEsBoRO, ME., Dec. 2s, 1877. Mn. STKyENs:- t & 8lk Gis4sss Dear Sir,-I had had cough for eighteen years, when commenced talk ing the Vegetine. was very low my system was debilitated by disease. had the kidney complaint, and was very nervous-cough bad, lungs sore. When had taken one bottle found 1t was helping me; 1t has helped my cough, and t strengthens me. 1 am now able to do my work. Never found anything like the vcgetife. 1 know 1t Is everything 1t is recommended to he.
 Mrs. A. J. PENDLETON.
 vegetine Is ilourishing and strength ening; purilics the blood; regulates the bowels; quiets the nervous ystem; acts directly upon the secreti0ns; and ar0us- e the whole system to action.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
V E ~ E IT IN \

Prepared by III. K. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
DU ID W City Meat Market!

Tho undersigned respectfully an- nounces that he has opened MEAT MARKET Ut the Fruit Store House, where he will at all times keep the best meats in the market, at reasonable prices. A share of the public patronage Is solicited.
 J. w. Jones. i1F"I will stall times pay the highest
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23
Ghe 9fmofrat.
!. E. BATTENFIELD, Editor,
RUSSELLyILLE, ARK.

THURSDAY MORNING. MAY ss, 1878.
The Russellville Democrat., 1878-05-23

vegctins Is Sold by all Druggists.