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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24
The Grea Steacy Case.

The great case of Steacy against Elisha Atkins, ot Boston, and Pope and other counties along the line of the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad, was decided by Judge Dill lon in the United States Circuit Court, this morning.
 This case involved million of dollars its argument before Judge Dillon, at St. Louis, occupied nine days, and it was probably the most fiercely contested case ever tried in the courts in this State.
 The case was briefly this. War hren Fisher made a contract with the Little Rock & F't. Smith Railroad Co.,, for the construction of the en tire road. This was what is known as an "exhaustive contract" that IS, Fisher was to receive for building the road all the stock, bonds and lands of the road, which would make him owner of the road and all its property. Upon the construction of the same Fisher afterwards con tracted with Pearce, Steacy and Yorston, to do the work of oonstruc- tion. After Pearce. Steacy and Yorston had expended a large amount of money under the contract with Fisher, Fisher failed. Steacy sued the railroad company for the work done by his firm in the con struction of the road and recovered a judgment for $I,040,000.
 The company was insolvent, --and the judgment against it worthless, unless the holders of its stock could be made liable. Thereupon Steacy sued Atkins and others for the amount of stock held by them. The stock or certificates of shares held by Atkins had been issued to Fish, CT as full paid stock, nhder his con. tract; and was purchased by Atkins in good faith, supposing it was full paid stock. naesaa
 Steacy claimed that Fisher hay ing failed to build the road or earn this stock under his contract, the the stock was in fact unpaid, and that Atkins, as the present holder of the stock, was bound to pay. the amount of the stock notwithstand- ing it had been issued to Fisher as full paid stoclssby the railroada com pany, and purchased by Atkins in belief that it was such.
 Judge Dillon in an opinion pro nouDced by the bar to be able and exhaustive, declared the defendent was not liable to pay to Steacy the amount of the stock held by him, and dismissed the plaintiffs bill. The court also decided that the counties were not liable, on the facts of the case relating to them.
 Rice, Winfield and Moore, were attorneys for Steacy, and Judge Huntington, of Boston, attorney for Atkins.--L. R. Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

among whom are some of our old cit- izens, and also tie County of Pope, should be relieved from any liability to pay anything more on this stock, we, at the same time, can not help but sympathize with Col. Stacey, who expended large sum in the construction of the road, and who, ii does seem, out to have some re- course to recover the money due him. We presume the case will be appeal ed tothe Supreme Court of the Uni ted States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

No other legislature will ever agaln degrade our State as did the last. Regnant Pupuli. Never again will Arkansas weep such tears of of humiliation, shame and dishonor. One of our late legislators boasts his wish that there were neither news papers nor pubic schools within our borders. Kindred statements were entertained by many others who be- longed to that illustrious body. The school, the pulpit and the press have been spit upon. These institutions have aduty to perform in the next two years, duty from which they will not shrink, that of calling upon the people to elect true representa- tive men--representative of chris tian land of the Nineteenth century, If the people will do this, q chaplain
 will not offer his prayers, two years hence, amid the irreyerence of ire quenters of the purlieus of vice at the capital. The ardnoDs work of those enhancing the best Interests of education, immigration and journalism will receive n eonsistent encouragement. More than usual pledges must be tSacted from the aspirants for legislative honors in tue nextcampaign. The people, the people of the State must make their voice heard. And they will. You can hear it now, rising like the swell of the ocean.-Lawrence Go. Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24
A LAW THAT MUST BE RE-
 PEALED

The Little Rock Democrat speak ing of what it knows as to the new delinquent land law, says:
 "Humbug" is not the word. Call it blunder, misfortune or calamity. To put it in the mildest language, it is one of those mistakes which are objectionable in a legislative body.
 The following is from a cores pondent of the Des Arc Citizen, an ex-representative:
 EDITOR CITIZEN: I feel constrain- ed to give some of the objections 1 find after careful reading of the new law in relation to the redemp- tion of delinquent lands, published in your last issue. The law as it now stands does away with the usual advertisement by the clerk of the list of lands returned delinquent by the collector, and allows only one year from the date of the return for the owner to redeem. I have had much experience in land matters, in paying taxes for myself and others, but scarcely tax list has been publish ed for years back that did not con tain some of the land l had paid on With the utmost care such mistakes will occur. Heretofore it was but little trouble to examine the publish ed list and see if had any lands CT. roneOusly advertised and then get the correctness made. Those who have considerable lands to look after rcan we'll afford to go to the clerk s record of the delinquent lands and see if any of them are returned de- linquent; but there are men all over Prairie county, living far and near, who own but one tract of land, and to whom it would be great inconven- fence and expense to satisfy them selves their. land was all right upon the books. For want of an adyer- tisement this precaution IS almost a necessity; for should the owner of a home pay his taxes, and by mistake it was returned delinquent, and by accident or carelessness he should lose his receipt, then he is likely to lose his home.
 l am satisfied that the old law had some objectionable features, and that the advertisement by the State Land Commissioner was a great expense and of very little use. But an advertisement of the delin- quent lands Tn the county is a saving to every poor man, and would no doubt often save his little home stead It is a well known fact that farmers who own but little land are very careless with their deeds and receipts, and even when they are earthly put away they are often des, troyed by fire, their houses being frequently left with no one at them. The advertisement does not really cost any taxpayer any more except those who fail to pay, as the penalty and costs added to those lands sold to individuals finally pays out all costs, leaving the state her forfe' ! lands clear of cost to herself oF
 county, except the taxes f. "
 collected on lands not sold
 the members who adv
 voted for this law wer&
 much by a spirit of
 would be available
 Tn securing q reelep the islature, or some O office.
 the people ponde/ Jyer this subjel and if they findE bad law as think it surely is, demand a promise ol their next candidate fo the Legisla ture a repeal of it. If it is not re pealed there will be no end of litiga tion in a few years. ...
 M. M. ERWIN. The Qbqu Dpnnocrats hoid thai,
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24


 himself forward as an aspirant for the first place. It is this which con stitutcs his error. Men in their places are men who stand, and, in In the long run, he stands highest who best comprehends his order. The old ticket Is an idea, an issue. Alone, Gov. Hendricks is just one man, an able man, n good man, de serving man, but representing only a personality. He ought to see this. It would save him world of trouSle and disappointment, and relieve his party and his country of embarass- ment.
 If Gov. Hendricks wants to con- nit political suicide, he can adopt DO more effectual way than to make the declaration that he is not at the ser vice ofhis party in any position it may choose to use him.
 We believe he deserves to be Pres, ident of these United States, and that at some day he will be; but he must bide his time. The people have sub mitted to gigantic wrong. They have been robbed of their clearly elected choice for President and Vice President; and they now want to vindicate the truth and justice of their cause, and prove with a con victing force which would convince the whole world, that they DID elect Tllden and Hendricks in 1S76-- prove It by electing them again in 1880. Mir. Hendricks must not al- low his pride and ambition to stand in the way of such consumation.
 Under other circumstances Mir. Tilden would not be our choice for the head of the ticket, but if the Ma tional convention of our party sees tan eternal fitness" in the renomina- tion of him and Gov. Hendricks for President and Vice President, we think there will not be corporal S guard of democrats in the country who will hold back a hearty support of the ticket.
 We earnestly hope Gov. Hendricks will not place himself, in advance, in antagonism to the wishes of the par
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24
AN EPIDEMIC OF CRIME.
A Remedy Suggested, and a Good
 One, T0O.---Letss Try It.

tn
 One, To0.---Letss Try It.
 The Columbia Banner has this to say of tile era of cline which is de lug,ng ourland in tlie blood of mur- dered men and tears of widowed wives;--and we heartily endorse the ideas advanced, s
 It must have been remarhed.many times within the past few weeks what a trenduous amout of crime has been committed. It has been argued by newspapers disposed to philosophlze that the unusual amount of murders may be accounted for on the same principles as epidcmics, and that the perpetration of one murder induces another, that the laws of sympathy are such throughout the human race that one feels irresistlbly inclined to do murder simply because some one else has done so. We noticed in an exchange the other day very elaborate editorial in which was sta ted crime epidemics, though not very frequent, were governed by the same laws as health epidemics, and quoted many instances and examples as to the correctness of the writer s position. Now, this may or may not be q very philosophical and charita- ble view of the matter; but for the sake of convenience we will concede it is true, and go little farther than that paper did, and suggest rem. edy.
 It is customary in time of cpidem ics to strictly quarantine against in- fected places, and use strenuous eff. forts to prevent spread of such in lection, and we think, in all serious. ness. the same or similar measures could be adopted to crime epidem ic. A few feet of rope is all that will be necessary to begin on, and which if judiciously used, will have more real effect in maintaining good order in country than any shot gun quar- antine ever did in preventing the sptCdi Oi CoHbstS ious 1J 10 IOt HcCeS- sary to particularize any speefal cas- es, as the newspapers have been full of murders for the past several months. The drunken bully fancies an offense has been'committedagainst his honor, and straightway his hard goes to his hip pocket, shot is fired, and the more than probablyinnocent, unarmed andinoffesivefellow creature lies before him. Such crimes have been of daily occurrence of late, and yet there are men in this country who were never present at hanging, and that, too, in country so prolific of fit subjects. A maudlin sympathy has grown up of late years against capital punishment and we are only surprised that some of the talented lawmakers with which the country has been infested, have not seen to the abrogation of it entirely. A iu- dicious use of hemp, persistently fol lowed up for short time, would soon completely obyiate it's necess- i.y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

It is the opinion of sedate expo. nent of Radicalism that "The Dem. ocratic managers constitute an ele. ment of danger" Viewed from the Republican standpoint, there is truth in the proposition. The "danger'' amounts to . moral certainty that. the Republican party will be retlre& from control of the departments by repitition of the popular verdict that was set aside two years ago. This is an alarming danger" to the ofiicei eiholders and their friends, but the average citizen beholds it nndIs- mayed, and the capitalist regards it as increasing the value of National securities.
 Baltimore Gazette: It is to be hop ed that Deacon Mckee is not permit ted to handle any of the funds which the benevolent Mr. Halstead is send ing to St. Louis for the suffering col. :, ored tourists, in care of the Globe Democrat
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

In 1867, Garland of Arkansas, Houston of Alabama, and Call of Florida, were elected to the senate from their respective States. They presented their credentials, which were. promptly rejected. But they are now in the senate by the will of the same people whose voice was stihed Tn the year 1867.
 Texas ranks third among the woolproducing States, having 3,674- 900 sheep, and so treading closely on the heels of Ohio. California leads, of e>"rse, Nueces county, Texas, has n g sSsheep in it's limits than any othts county in the Union -656. 6.000.-St. Louis Commercial Gazette.
 From tue information we have gathered we conclude the wheat crop is not now very promising, in Frank lin county. Oats, we are pleased to know, give promise of a large yield.
 The wheat crop, so far as we have been able to ascertain is dolng fine. ly--Jonesbugo Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

New York Sun; If the republicans do not like the legislation which the present Congress prodoses to enact we can tell them of feasible and manly way of proceeding to which nobody will object. Let them 90 to work and turn out the democratic majority and elect republican Con gress, This will be honorable and above board, aud perfectly lcgiti. mate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24
BLUE JEANS" WILLIAMS.

In the last BentonviIle Advance VIC find the following picture of Indiana's Governor, from the pen of Col. Donan, who lately visited In dianapolis:,,
 went with q friefitl to pay my respects to Gov. Williams, who is destined. to go down to immortality as "Old Blue jeans Picture to yourself huge, ungainly, bony frame. nearly six feet and 2 half tall, slightly stopped, large head, with high cheek. bones aud almost Indian features, coase black hair and dark complexion, immense bony hands and feet, the whole figure arrayed in well-worn suit of faded dark blue cassimere, that looks as lit had faded dark blue cassimere, that looks as if it had been made for man two sizes smaller, the sleeves crawling up his arms, the trousers scrambling up hls legs to escape association with pair of prodigious, ill-blacked boots-and Governor Williams stands before you, But under this rough exterior beats an honest patri- ot's heart, and beneath that thatch of fl, black hair throbs a strong, clear brain. He has all the vim, fire, and quiekness of movement of q young man, and It is with astonish : ment you hear that he is upwards of seventy years old, and has been an office holder nearly thirty years and all without stain upon his name, or a suspicion upon his hon pSty
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

Atlanta Constitution: Mir. Rogers, the amiable postscript of the Ad- ministration, who has examined mat ters from the back -stoop of the White House, bitterly denies that there is revolution in the air. Ier Cincinnati Enquirer: Three -fourths of the Republicans of Ohio believe In Hayes still The ssalwarts, who are running the machine now, will learn thls when their convention meets. If not, then later they will find it out.
 Boston Transcript: The game of politics will have far less to do with determining the choice of the next President, than the wire -pullers i'm agine. It is not within the power of the wisest politicians to predict the course of either party as respects the Presidential struggle.
 Cincinnati Enquirer: In the for nation of the committees of the House or Representatives, Mir. Ran dall has been as generally fair to all sections and interest as any speaker that could have been chosen was likely to be. If he follows this con duct in his management of the House his election will not have proved to be national calamity.
 Chicago Times: On hls way back from the gorgeous east, Gen. Grant is expected to make stop in Homo lulu, and the great Comfy, of Colum- bus, will be suddenly thrust into public notice again. Like all of Hayes appointees, he will probably turn ont an intense Grant man. Honolulu agrees with his health, and he may desire to live there through another Presidential term.
 Philadelphia Times: The records of all parties prove that majorities invariably commit these legislative wrongs, and that minorities invaria- bly, protest against them. It is sim ply pot and kettle declaring each other black when parties indulge in the violent crimination and recrimi- nation that has been displayed in Congress. Hayes can only be con sistent in signing the bills with their riders. 9o
 New York Sun: With any real un- ion of the elements opposed to the republicans, neither Gen. Grant nor  ( ' "' candidate on that side
 for success. Defeat
 re, from the hour in
 In was made. But to
 ~ of mbarrassment.
 ions were out of
 o.nlng would be easier
 Democrats to win the
 1880.
 meriesn: The nomina.
 seems to be a foregone The action of the Ken tue. ention was significant be eau. places the State in the line with the Southern States upon that question. It will notdo to assume that Grant will be acceptable to all repablicans in the South, but it is safe tc say that all will accept him. The caTpetbaggers, scalawags, and
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

The OhlO Democrats hold their State Convention June 4th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24
NTRS. E. F. JUDs Millin CT & Ore

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 Respectfully announces
 RussellNille and vicinity th. just received a stock of fine and Spring hats; also I bleach or color hats. Southwest corner of Main Streets, hUssELLYlLIE, AEr
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24
meriesn: The nomina- seems to be a foregone The action of the Ken

VuV' eHIIOH WIS sIShIIIcant be eau, places the State in the line with the Southern States upon that question. It will not do to assume that Grant will be acceptable to all repsblicans in the South, but it is safe to say that all will accept him. The carpetbaggers, scalawags, and negroes are unit on that question.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-04-24

The great case of Steacy against Elisha Atkins, ot Boston, and Pope and other counties along the line of the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad, was decided by Judge Dill lon in the United States Circuit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-25
weekly Kennebec Journal

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CATARR

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cases the eye and ear generally involved and dis
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passing freely down om the nosc ana throat tho m.
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passages and throat require very persistent efforts
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-08-14


The Sollowing "OfdR - Baanss'' u post
ed on the dosr Of The Dsgister's oAles:
''TAs seas VIII connsses Assnse In. M,
The hours devoted to these sales WIN b
nom . .. n. = II .. =. each day, until The
sales are eoapleted, q until the land IL IN
offered, during which hours no other business
win b tzassseted-ths balance Of Tie hui-
ness hours being devoted to such other busi-
ness q may be presented The offerings win
commence With the vacant lands in range one
east, and continue to and include range eight
east. Then conmeneng 1t range one west
will continue to and including range ten
west. This land emhrsces what Il known Is
the Cherokee Strip" 1t is about three
miles wide, and that portion Of II which is in
this land district IL ene hundred and eight
miles in length, bordering on the Indian Ter
ritory along the south line Of the State, run
ming through the counties ofCowley, Sumner
and Harper, and extending . short distance
into Chatauqua on the east and Barbour on
the west. The offerings win be made in
tracts of not exceeding one hundred and six
ty acres each, to the highest bidder, for cash;
but will not be sold at less than one an acre.
The list Of offerings embrace 6S7 tracts-sl9
in range one to eight east, inclusive; and A06
in range one to ten west, inclusive. After
all these tracts are offered those remaining
unsold will be open to '.private entry,"-no
settlement or residence being required-at 81
per acre, cash.