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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
Adopted.

Mcssrs Grace Lowry and smithee whom was referred the subject of State Laws regarding advertising made lowing report
 WHEREAS In all enlightened and progressive States the education ot the masses s recognized matter the importance and necessity to the perpetuty of free ments and their advancement in material wealth and
 WHEREAS, The Newspaper Press is prime in the work of progress and civilization and has heen recognized such by those States whose strides in the of material wealth and prosperity and whose development of their mate and liberal laws in regard the publication of legal advertise ments have fosered and encouraged the printers and vlded for the thorough dissemination of knowledge among their peoples and
 WHEREAS, The last General Assembly or the State of Arkansas, in vruous spas of false economy niggardy etrenchmen saw fit repeal the law providing for the pub eation o the delinquent list thereby leaving the homes ot the people at the of incompetent dishonest officials and gaspng spectators, and striking serious blow at the new spaper press of the State therefore be it
 Resoced 6y e ArkasaS Press Assoaoa That we do most heartily condemn said action of the Legislature being b era unwse and unjust both the people and the press
 Reoced ue That the existing laws of this State regard ing legal advertising unwse and based upon false theories oi economy and unjust in this that the property of ctzens be sold and other valuable rights eopardzed and taken without fair and full notice being first given Tn the public prints required in sister States
 Resored ftrte That the President of this Assocation together with four others be appointed by him. shall con stitnte committee whose duty shall be to investigate this subject thoroughly and by memorial and all other honorable means endeayor to from the ensuing the State the passage o such laws shall tend and encourage the newspaper press of the State the citizen against the conscao of his property without notice as now possible under existing and other laws
 fsr.,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

On motion of Mr. Sanders the Association proceeded the election of officers.
 On motion ot Mr. Peek, bylaw No was suspended unanimous consent when Messrs Adam Clark, Presiden M NJ McGuire, Vice President; w A. Webbsr, Secretar J. F. Battenfed, Treasurer; Peter Donan, Orator; j. Smithee Historian unanimously reelected by risi1 vote and M A Cohn elected Poet for the ensuing ye by unanimous vote.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

land coats apparently prospcrng With you dropa tear of afeconate remembrance the made graves of dead Bocher and Wheeler and Fechertrue patriots earn est friends zeaous aborer n every worthy cause Arkansas shall long keep their memory green @ 4s
 And in conclusion, join with you in acknowledging the lavish and elegant hospitality with which we have been rel cored to this beautiful little embowered city of Bates experience of such affairs have never seen surpassed
 God grant that may all be spared meet for many years come and that all meetings may be as delightful and amid charming surroundings this ono has been and promises be More could not wish ask you for myself.
 Adjourned until o'clock tomorrow morning
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

TUESDAY, June 8, 1880, c. aa. The Association was called to order at m, President Clark in the Chair. Prayer by the Rev. J L. Wadley. fNas The Secretary read letter from Mrs. A B Sparks relic of late brother T II Sparks deceased which was ordered recorded in the minutes:
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
Mir. Henderson offered the following

WHEREAS Col F Donan, of the Deadwood Dak) Pioneer, sacrificed hs valuable time and and encountered the inconvennces of three thousand miles of railroad and stage travel for the purpose of keeping his appointment with his Arkansas brethren of the Press Association and Orator at our eighth annual convention and
 WHEREAS, Col Donans oration lecture counsel, advice and geuera interest to and in Association o nature
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

Mir. Peek, chalrnaD of the committee to inquire into qualification for membership in this Association, made following report which was adopted:
 The committee appointed to inquire into the law ing qualifications of members and honorary members of Association, beg leave report that the Constitution scrbe that only persons engaged in some branch of our s either proprietor editor publisher, corresponde become active members of the Association. Your nittee of the opinion that the editor and c0rrepo e thus used by the Constitution to be understood meaning regular professional paid and not occasion amateur and unpaid editor correspondent. Your committee further of opinion that under spirit of the Constitution and Bylaws only those en to become honorary members who at some time have P sessed the qualifications to active membership.
 Your committee would therefore recommend that tn, standards be strictly observed hereafter in the admission active and honorary members; would also recomme that the Secretary be directed to strictly comply with By Laws concerning the dropping from the lists of memb ship the of those who have failed pay their dues
 T. c. PEEK, Chairman
 Received and adopted June s, 1880.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
GRACE, LOWRY,
 SMITIiRE,

Therefore the President appointed Adam Clark Chairman Der.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
PLACE OF MEETING.

The President declared nominations for choosing the place of meeting in order
 Philadelphia and Hope placed in domination. Ark dephia having received majority of all the cast declared the next place of meeting.
 Mir. Robert R Case invited to come before the Asse citation and exhibit specimens of Arkansas mineral which did. aI ttt
 Adjourned till P. m.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

The President announced the following Permanent Co mittee Foreign Advertising Measrs Dunham Wadley Farley.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

Brethren of the Arkansas Press Association among whom
 recognize many of the true and noble public spirited geneoussoned men have feeby depicted close without expressing the great pleasure it has given meet you again this year. have shown my regard for my appreciation of you by coming nearly three thousand miles to take part in the pleasant exercises of your annual associaonfurther than any other attend press convention l am glad to find many of yoa in health and judging from the improved style of your hats
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
ST. I.onis, Mo, J,lne l, 1880.

Professor MitcseA:
 DEAR SIRIf memory right, the time for ing of the Arkansas Press Association hand and the place designated for this at Batesville.
 you should be present. will you appropriate time, in your and words present my thanks those editors who gave kind words in their ready responses my request consider the kindness to and for myself ard child alone but the memory the husband and father who delighted to be of yonr number give but return and that the wish that God may bless all and those belonging to them.
 Respectfully and truly
 s8t aas4a A. E. SPARKS,
 Rncnol Auap
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

The world needs men 4 time like this demands Strong minds great hearts true faith and ready hands e Men whom the lust of office does not fll
 Men whom the spells of office cannot buy Men who possess opinions and will Men who have honor men who will not lie; Men who can stand before demagogue
 And damn his traacherous hatteres without wnl ling Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the f,g In public duty and in private thinkng
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
TUESDAY, June 8, 1850, 2 p. m.

TUESDAY, Jtne 8, I6S0, 2 ?. u. The Association met Ut p. President Adam Clark the Chair. MT. Sanders offered the following: Resolred That the Secretary s instructed print on hundred and fifty copies of the proceedings of this meeting of the Arkansas Press Associations and that the Association hereby assessed such sufficient may be necessary the payment of the after all money in the Treasury exhausted.
 Resood, That the Secretary shall his best efforts price acceptable F. D. Denton of Baesve the to print be awarded to him.
 Adopted. Ms
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01
Mir. Graham offered the following resolution:

every effort tending the elevation of morality sobr ety in our country; therefore, be it
 Resolred, That this Association recommend cooperation and unity of sentiment in suppessing the sale and intoxicating drinks and that the members their influence in procuring such legislation will bring about this result
 Adopted by rsng vote. AS
 following report:
 on death has removed from the ranks of profession and the roll of s Association three of distinguished and beloved brethrenJoHN F. WHEELER of Fort Smith w. D. BLOCKER and THOMAS FLETcHER of Little Rock there fore, be it eM
 Rfsolred That the death JoHS F. WAEELsa the fraternity have lost veteran and wise counselor from their ranks the State useful citizen, and his family its beloved head and father.
 Rssolped That in the death of w. D. the press people or the State generally have lost of their best and warmest friends and tried citizen and society has been deprived of of it's enteprsng and useful bers.
 Rsolued That in the death of Judge THOMAS FLETCHER whose noble and generous endeared him al the Association has been deprived of it's brightest mens the State of of its distinguished and useful ctZensa man who truly of Gods noblest works honest true generous and ready to beend his fellow 
 Resolred That the death of the above named brethren deprived of of the shining lights in the journal lstlc field of this State and while how in humble subm sion to the nscrutabe decees of the Awe Providence extend heartfelt condoene and sympathy the bereayed families and will cherish the of deceased brethren.
 ReSord That these resolutions be spread upon jour nal of proceedings be published in the newspapers of the Stae and copies thereof be furnished to the families of deceased ny the Secretary of this Association.
 Resoced That the Secretary this Association instructed to devote page of the published proceedings of this meeting to each of the deceased brothers named and that also be aseribed to deceased brother JoHS W GAulDNd
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

Miss Fannie Dunham was unanimously elected an honoray member of the Association.
 Mir Battenfed presented the regrets of C. G. Newman of the Pine Bluff Press that he could not be present this meeting, and his assurance of regard, etc
 The Committee appointed to examine books of Secretary and Treasurer reported that they found their respective reports correct Committee discharged
 The Committee Foregn Advertising made the follow ing report: fNs5ssA fs aNa 6sn vga Reolred That thes Arkansas Press Association recom mend that publisher in this State accept advertisements of the following classes 1s The Due Bill class requiring the purchase the article advertised before payment for work done. saSea 2d Half Part Cash contract, rquiring the wholesale price of the article purchased in addition the advertising 3d. Unreasonaby low Cash Contracts that discriminate against home advertisers. 4h. Bogus Swindling, and Humbug Advertisements of every description should be excluded and that be taken time from parties not known to be prompt paying
 5th That it is the duty of each publisher in this State to notify his brethren of the press immediately when resident advertiser fails pay prompyo in anywise fails to pay promptly strictly comply with stipulated contracts 6th That Tabulaed Statement of every nonresident be kept both of those who do and who do together with the received each publisher and sub med to this Association at each annual meeting for compa ton, and, if necessary for publication
 Therefore Your Committee recommend the appointment of Standing Committee of three whose duty 1t shall be take under consideration this branch our business and sub init at our next annual meeting statement of their labor
 EMERSON
 FULsoM,
 SANDERS, Committee.
 NEWMAN
 JOHNSON, A btad
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-07-01

The Association met Ut D. m. President Adam Clark
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
RAILROAD MATTERS.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 21.-Work
on the Richmond and Allegheny r.
r., between this city and Lynch
burg, is progressing with great
rapidity. To-day the road was
opened for travel and trafc between
Richmond and Maiden's Adventure,
twenty-seven miles between which
points there had been no communi-
cation for several weeks, owing to
the close of the canal. This after
noon there was trial with a train
consisting of an engine and several
passenger coaches, the latter filled
with most of the officers of the city
government, members of the city
council, officers of other railroads
and leading business and pro-
fessional men. Tue party were de-
lighted with the trip, and joined III
pronouncing the road an assured
success, and an enterprise likely to
result in lasting benefit to Rich
mond and the people of the James
river valley. Work on the road be
yond Lynchburg, in the direction OF
Clifton Forge, the western terminus,
is also being rapidly pushed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
How HancOck's Success Would
Affect Government Bonds.
New York Tribune, Sept. Is. ]


One fact is worth more than a
thousand windy speeches. There is
a prominent and Jealous democrat in
this city who has been particularly
vociferous IN advocating the election
of Gen. Hancock. He did not ex-
pect democratic victory in Maine,
he said; but counselled everybody to
wait for the vote Of Indiana, On
Tuesday morning, as soon as posi-
BILE after hearing the unexpected
news of a socalled democratic victor
in Maine, he went down to his bank
ers aud gave orders to sell quietly,
and did sell at once, $4,000 worth of
United States 4 per cent. bonds.
While boasting that the election of
Gen. Hancock was now assured, he
was proving what he privately
thought of the consequences by sell
ing out his government bonds; and
he was right. The bankers and
business men of this city were OF
his opinion. The price dropped
three-eighths of 1 per cent. during
the day, although as yet the result
in Maine was uncertain, and few
failed to see that the fusion which
existed there did not exist in
other states. In London also de-
cline in the price of American gov
ernment bonds was at once produced
by the same fear of democratic sue
cess.
Yesterday the news became more
satisfactory to the republicans. The
certainty that they had lost nothing
but had gained upon their vote OF
last year, and had secured both
houses of the Legislature, three mem
bers of congress, the next senator
from Maine, and probably the gov
ernor, caused an Immediate advance
in governments. The 4 per cent
bonds, which had closed on Tuesday
at 1O98 bid, recovered their decline
and closed last night at 110i bid
The confident democrat who sold his
governments and burned his tar
barrels in rejoicing over another
confederate victory, is sadly contem
plating the fact that he can not ge
his bonds back without loss, ant
learning that the. democratic part,
usually brags more than it works
and promises more than it performs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
Family Reunion.

TAYLORsvELLE, TENN, Sept. 20.
Mr.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1lth was
day long to b3 remembered by
reason Of the reunion, after lapse of
thirty six years, at the old homestead
of Thomas and Lucy Barry, near
Taylorsville. Johnson county. He was
born in Virginia, September 1lth,
1898, and conse quently was 81 years
old; was married to Lucy DonnelIy,
January 4 b, 1915, who is now nearly
So years old. Both are remarkably
stout and hearty fer such an age.
From this union there are eight chill
dren, the oldest nearly 81 and the
youngest nc atty As years old, all pres
ent 10 celebrate his 8Tth birthday. On
that day the sum OF the ages of the
whole family amounted to 607 years.
A count that day showed rs grand
children and IS gTeat-grand children
Tue veneI able sire has lived to ~ote in
sixteen presidential contests, always
against democracy. And if he is yet
spared two months longer with hi.
usual health he will cast his vote fol
Garfield aud Arthur and the Who'll,
republican ticket. T. j. b,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
TRAGIC EVENT AT POWELL's.
Serious Conflict Between n See
tiOn B0Ss and one of his
Hands

PowELL's STATION, Sept. %, 1880
MR.. EDITOR: A tragic event oc-
Cured here yesterday. Tan. Bolton,
section boss on the K. 6 0. railroad,
has been off The road some days, for
reasons which / an unable to find out,
but some say he has been unwell.
Yesterday he came on the road and
began 6 conversation with one of his
men named G Gorge Hamilton, and in
a short time he, Bolton, struck Hamil-
ton on the nose with a pistol, infiict.
ing a painful wound. Hamilton
pushed him back, but Bolton came at
him again, and this time placed the
pistol at his (Hamiiton's) head and
pulled the trigger, Eut, luckily, 1t
failed to explode. Not caring to
further risk his life on the brittle
thread of chance, Hamilton dealt Boil.
ton powerful blow with his spade, a
tool which be uses well, aud cut him
such a desperate cash in the neck
that he fell as if dead and was carried
away in q condition 50 serious that his
| friends dispai,ed of his life. But the
wound proved not so bad as was first
expected, aud this morning he is bet
| ter. The origin of the difficulty is
in doubt. Hamilton Is a steady and
| industrious colo. ed man. Bolton has
made good boss heretofore.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
MASSACHUSETTS GREEN :
HACKERS.

WORCESTER, MASS, Sept. 22.-The
ereenback state convention assem-
bled in Horticultural Hall, in this
city, to-day. Two hundred and
seventy-two cities and towns were
represented by 384 delegates. The
usual committees were appointed
and the permanent organization
effected by the election Of Chas. H.
Litchman, of Marblehead, who was
chosen for president, after consid-
cradle opposition. MIR. Litchman,
upon taking the chair, made brief
speech, defending his record
against the attacks of his opponents,
declaring himself in favor Of
universal suffrage without reference
to age, color or sex, saying he would
support Gen. Butler next year as
the greenback candidate for govern
or, Notwithstanding his present
lapse into the democracy. This
declaration was received with min
gled cheers and Kisses. After the
transaction of some routine business
Gen, Horace B. Sargent was noml-
mated by acclamation, and commit
tee appointed to complete the state
ticket. The convention then TOOK
recess. fEEe.EF
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
A MYSTERIOUS FEVER.

KEY WEST, FLA, Sept. 22.-The
American bark Carbon, from Aspen
wall, anchored at Torhigas, on the
14th inst, in distress, the captain
and two men having died at sea, and
all the hands being sick except the
mate. The pilots put the crew on
board and are now working the YES
sci up here. The old crew had been
stricken with dengue fever.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22,-Dr. Bemis,
of the national board of health at
New Orleans, telegraphed the secre-
tary of that board to-day, that the
commission recently appointed to in
vestigate the character of the disease
now prevailing on the lower Missis-
sippi, declares it to be malarial and
not yellow fever, as has been re
ported. Rumor was current yester-
day that number of cases of yellow
fever ex sted at Key West, Fla. The
national board of health is informed,
however, by dispatch received to-
Gay that the disease is dengue fever.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
Tennessee Baptist Convention.

The Tennessee Baptist convention,
of which DR.. w. P. Jones. of Nash
vile, is president, meets in the First
Baptist church, in this city, on Thurs.
day, O:ober 2lst. Thi. convention
IL charged with the educational, mis-
sio1ary, sunday sch o! and other in
ferests of this large religious demons
inat;oa throughou: the state. An
article signed by the president of the
convention aud the president and
secretary of the state board Of mis-
sions, appeared ia tie Baptist Rt f1ec-
tor Of last week, urging the brother
hood throughout the state to attend.
Ample provision will be made in
Knoxville for their entertainment.
The Nashville American, in notic-
ing the convention, says:
"If Nashville were not The Athens
OF the south, Knoxville would be.
The University OF Tennessee and the
State Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb, are there, aud it is undoubted iy
one of the most hospitable aud delight.
full places in America. The place, the
season of the year. aud the interests to
be considered, together with reduced
railroad rates, should bring together 8
large delegation"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
Railroad Matters.
Chattanooga Times,

The Selma Argus says: We regret
to learn that on account Of other en-.
gsgements Col. Rudolph Fink, lately
appointed general msnager of the
Selma, Rome and Dalton road, hiss
resigned. He goes to Mexico to take
charge of the Mexican Central road
with headquarters at the City OF
Mexico. The owners of the Seine,
Rome and Dalton road have placed
Msjor John F. O'Brien, general super-
intondent of the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia road, temporarily in
cnarge of it. The major comes to US
with a splendid reputation as raj .
road man, and we hope his stay may
be pleasant.
During the month of August 1880
the tonnage of freight cent from Chat
taDooga via the K. T., Va. & Ga, rail-
road was 3O1 354 pounds, the earn
ings on which were So 81 90; total
amount received was % 474 Sl3 pounds
earnings, S32 326 90; total amour;
earnings, $29, 1877 90 Total amount
sent in August 1979 3 $50. 654 pounde;
earnings, So, ,O37 81; amount received
10. 1873, $50 pounds; earnings. $l0,77l "a
total earnings in August 1879, SIS
800 80. Increase in earnings this year
SI3 3S7 So.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
MEMPHIS CELEBRATING HER
GOOD HEALTH. =

MEMPHIS, Sept. 22.-The city is
gayly decorated with flags and
crowded with visitors, who have
come at the invitation of the mer-
chants to join in celebrating the con-
tinued good health of Memphis.
The scenes on the street recall Mar
das Gras occasions. The'procession
which moved at IL o'clock was more
than three miles long, and composed
of representatives of every branch
of business and trade. Two large
arches have been built, one of which
is entirely of cotton bales. Trans
parencies meet the eyes of strangers
at almost every crossing, the most
conspicuous being at the Avalanche
office, which reads: "Solid south
solid for cotton, coin, trade and
manufactures" Among the notable
personages present were Gov. Luke
P. Blackburn, of Kentucky, Gov.
Albert S. Marks, of Tennessee, and
Governor-elect Churchill, of Arkan-
SaS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-09-23
MAINE.

PORTLAND, MAINE, September 81.
Errors having been found in the
telegraphic returns to the net
amount of two hundred and ten.
Copies of official returns have been
carefully footed to comparde with
footings received from Augusta. An
error was found of 100 in their foot
ing of Penobscot county. Seven
back towns are added and the final
result is, Davis, 73,64O; Plaisted,
1884; Plaisted's plurality, 174. The
scattering votes were not on the
sheets received here, but the Augusta
footing, 375, is probably correct.
This result must be very near al
though some towns are still not
Official The democratic state com
mittee, although their tables are not
complete, agree that they will come
out very near this. Although these
figures are from official returns, the
offic al canvass of them is not made
uril the leg stature meets in Janu-
ary, and only that body takes the
cognizance of the errors in them
The plurality amendment is carried
by a large majority.