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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
The May-Day Basket Picnic.

The several sunday schools of Rus sellville have decided upon having a union May-day basket picnic, and Tuesday May 4th is the time, and Torrence's grove the place. The programme is IS follows: The schools meet in their respective churches at 9 o'clock; forming in line they will march to River street; thence at 9:30 in united procession to the grounds.
 Prof. J. W. Jones, of Dover, has been invited to deliver an address, and Mrs. Suddarth, of Cagles- vile, to read an essay.
 The music (vocal) will be led by Rev. w. J. Simmons, assisted by Mrs. Barrow, Miss Porah Boswell, and Miss Maggie Miller.
 Everybody is requested to bring a (large) basket well filled with pro visions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
your paper, to say few words in it's

behalf.
 In the first place VIC have underta- ken more than we can accomplish un- der the circumstances. Therefore there must be something wrong some where, ,-because our people ARE gener- ous and LOVERS of education. Then where is the wrongo It is in making our bed to large for the cover!
 Now, we made an effort to raise about twenty-five hundred dollars-the result was about half that amount was raised, showing that our calculations were too large. As We arc one of those who believe in the equal distrib- ution of burdens, we do not think il wise to burden the present people toe much, for by so doing we might clog the wheels ofprogress and injure those in the near future.
 The idea that our school houses must be parlors, and our church-houses places of entertainment is becoming to fashionable Now, we can raise mon ey enough to build one room, say 30x4o two storles high, which will give us facilities for three departments, which is all we need for the present. And as our wants increase we can build to il thereby giving others chance to help bear the burden
 Now, Mir. Editor, if we always talk about great things and do no small ones, time will pass and nothing will be done. Let us do what we can and that immediately, for time is precious and will not wait on us. We must all work in harmony in this great under taking. Every one can do something and every little will help.
 Let us have a grand mass meeting on this subject soon. C. W. Il.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
Griffin Township Politics.

ED. DEMOCRAT: Your request TOT preferences of candidates has been noticed, and we would have respon- ded ere this. had there been any thing brewing up this way. We are all quiet up here and have many good men worthy fany office of the county, with all the necessary qual- ifications-if you need any of them let us know. There seems, up here, to be no special interest in the coun- ty election, except in the office of sheriff. Everybody here seems to like both candidates. and they talk about like this. "I would vote tor Mir. Peeler vs Mir. Hogins for asses sor. and I would, or will, vote for MT. Hogins vs M. Peeler for sheriff" " This places Mir. Hogins Tn advance, In our township Mir. HCglns cannot be beaten for sheriff, nor could MT Peeler have been beaten for asses sor.
 A small sized cyclone passed ovel our neighborhood on last Thursday night, moving fencing, fclling large numbers of trees that happened in it's path, unroofing out buildings &c
 Our farmers are planting cotton now and are bnoyant for harvest.
 Our neighborhood is strictly demo cratic and have no bolting disposit ion in any way. We are in favor o organization, and are opposed to dis organizers of all kinds, and undel all circumstances, it matters no what their pretext may be. Let u' organize and then let us hunt uI mea to fill our offices, and thereb, debar demagogues and unworth, men. So mote 1t be-" w.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
The Illinois Township Primary

The Democratic primary convention for Illinois township will be held at this place ay-after-to-morrow. Let us have good attendance and good rep resentation of the thinking men of the party. There is nothing that affords so sure guarantee of success as a thorough organization of the party. The results to be decided by this years elections are of most momentous importance, and as we view it the very perpetuity of democratic ideas of gov ernment hinge upon the way the elec- tions shall go. To succeed we must have organized action, and right in the primaries is the place to lay the foun- dation.
 We hope there will be a good turn out Saturday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
toFFIcIAb.1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT
 TO THE CONSTITUTICN OF ARKANSAS

| No. 1.--Joint Resolution. proposing an Amend l ment to the Constitution of the state.
 Resolred 5g the Hopse of Representation of fh@ GfaerdI assembly, ofths State oT rkdnsdS 10 Tdf 1 jorttg fall hte members 9f edeh House dgre@inG MerstoJ.
 | That the following Article shali be proposed as an Amendment to the Constitution of the l State of Arkansas, which when agreed to by house and adopted by majority Of the electoi of the State voting at the next general electiohi for Senators and representatives, shall become a part of the said Constitution, namely;
 ARTfo E XX. The General Assembly shall have no power to levy any tax or make any sp- 1 proprations to pay either the principal or ih l terest or any part thereof of any of the follow 1 ing bond9 of the State, to-wit: Bonds issusd under an act of the General Assembly of the State Of Arkansas entitled tAn Act to Provide. for the Funding of the public debtof the State'' approved A pril 6, A. n. 1869, and numb bercd| from four hundred and ninety-on to eighteen i hundred and sixty inclusive. being the "Funa- l ing Bondsp delivered to F. w. Caper, and somt- times called .sHolford Bonds" or bonds known as railroad aid bonds, issued under an act of 1 the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas entitled An Act to aid in the construction of railroads approved July 21, A. D 1868, or bonds called "Leyeo Bonds,' being bonds issued un- der an act of the General Assembly of the statc l 10 Ark ansas entitled s.An Act providing for the building and repairing the public lcvees of the public levees Of the state and fol other pur- poses'' approved March 16 A. D. 1869, and the supplemental act thereto approved April 12 1869 and the act entitled 'sAn Act to amend an act entitled .sAn Act providing for the building and repairing of the public leyees of this staten approved March 23, A. D. 1871, and any law pro- vidng for any such tax or appropriation shall bo null and void.
 fTook effect April B. 1s79.l
 The foregoing is a true copy of the original roll on file in my office.
 Witness my official signiture and seal or l fSeal] office this the 3d day of Feb. A. D. isso' ..-- (signedl JACOB FRoLIcH,
 Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

HON. E. l.. McCKAuKEN.

In our column of announcements will to-day be found the card of the gentleman whose name heads this no tice, submitting his name to his fellow citizens for the office of representative in the next general assembly.
 M-. McCracken had the honor of rep resenting Pope county in the session O. 1s7s-79, and has thus the advantage of one terms experience. He made an attentive member before and If elected this year will be still better qualified to serve his constituents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
Shiloh Speaks.
sHrLow, April,26, 1880.

JHlLOW, ADtlls1os lcoV. MR. EDITOR: The "Political Ball'' is now rolling. Candidates are in the field, calling upon the people tor their support, and as all men have righs to their cwn choice and as you have re- ceived slates from all parts of old Pope, we will give you an expression as to our choice:
 We are solid for the Fishback Amendment; for A. NJ. Wilson for Governor; Frolich for Secretary of State; Woodruff for Treasurer, Craw. ford for Auditor; J. F. Fancher for Land Commissioner; C. B. Moore for Attorney-general.
 COUNTY.
 For J. s. Williamson for representa-. tive; R. B. Wilson for county Judge "Nip and Tuck' for Sheriff; Alva Rus sell for clerk; F. c, Falls for Treasur. CT; W. c. Renfrow for assessor; G. w Berryman and A. J. Tate for justices of the peace; Twiggs Brown for town ship constable.
 MANY VOTERS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
VALLEY TOWNSHIP LEADS
 OFF.
Election of, Delegates to the
 County Convention, and
Ringing Democratic Sentiments Embodied in the Resolutions.

Embodied in the Resolutions.
 At meeting of the Democracy of Valley township, held at the precinct on Saturday, April 17th, 1880, G. W o. Davis was called to the chair, and Winston McAnally made secretary.
 The chairman stated the object of the convention in a few appropriate re- marks. The following resolutions were then adopted;
 lst. That we favor a primary clec- tion as the tairest way of selecting our county officers.
 2d That none but democrats-that are known to be such, shall be entitled to a vote in said election.
 3d That we will under no circum- stances support any bolter or indepen- dent candidate for any office, but pledge primary election.
 4th. That we have no sympathy with the third party movement known as the green back party. Every vote given by a demo- crat to that party is equivalent to a half vote for the radicals. 5Ih. That the issues at stake are too great for division in the party, all such should be healed, and our ranks vel closed up to meet the enemies of con stitutional government led by U. 5 ! Grant.
 9th. That we recommend eacl neighborhood to organize a democrat ic club, each member pledging himself to vote not only in the primary ant state election, but assuredly in th' Presidential and for Congress. | 7th That we endorse the course O our worthy representative in Congress Hon. J. E. Cravens, and pledge hin our support for reelection.
 9th. That Judge ". w. Mansfield Il our first choice for governor.
 10th. That it is the sense Of thi convention that our township be eltit led to two votes in tho county eonven ton, as there has been no vote sine the formation of the township by whicf to fix the ratio. The township com mittee is Instructed to get the demo cratic vote and report the same to tn county convention.
 The following were appointed township committee: 0. w. Bowden TT. 5. Edwards, J. l.. Turner, J. F Wharton and w. McAnnally.
 The following delegates were ap pointed to the county convention: . Davis, W. s. Bowden. T. s. Edwards wm. Thompson, J. II. Gamblin, am w. W. Smith.
 llth. That the Russellvills DEMO GRAF be requested to publish thes' proceedings and the Atkins New copy. Adjourned sine dle.
 G. w. O. DAVIS Chm W, MCANALLY, Sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
-l'he Globe Dramatic Company sl

-Ihe Globe Dramatic Company split all to flinders after showing here last Thursday night. The manager left and next day some of the troupe who pretended that they had been left with out any money or means to get away from here, announced that they would give concert on the following night to raise means to pay their board here and passage to their homes. They gave the concert and after it was over they acted very much as though they wanted to beat the hotel out of theiI bill, and not until the proprietor sent for the town marshal did they settle ilD
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
Township Convention.

A convention of the democratic vo- ters of Illinois township is hereby call ed to meet at Russellville on Saturday, May 1st 1880, for the purpose of elect ing delegates to the county convention to be held at Dover on the l5h of May to choose Township Executive Com mittee for the ensuing two years, and to transact such other business as may legitimately come before the conven- tion. R. J. WILSON,
 Chairman Ex. Com. Illinois Township
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
OFFICE OF SECRETARY

In conformity with the requirements of the act of the General Assembly of Arkansas, enti- tled .sAn Act to regulate the mode of proposing and voting upon amendments to the Constitu- ton of the State of Arkansas" approved April ?, 1879. hereby give notice to the electors In this State, that at 'the next general election Tor Senators and Representatives" to be held in this State. to-wit: On the 9th day of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, will be ''submitted to the electors of the State for approval or rejecton:p and that each efec- tor on depositing his ballot at such electiousneii vote for or against said amendment;" and that each elector in voting upon sand amendm ent is required by law to have written or printed on his ballot;' the words if in favor of it's adop- tion. "For Amendment No l." or. if against its adoption "A gainst No. Amendment"
 Witness my official signature and seal ISEAL.l of office, this sd day of Feb. A. D. lsS0
 (Signed) JACOB FROLICH,
 Sept 21 Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

HATS FOR THE MILLIoN.-I received yesterday the largest lot of straw hats ever shipped to Russellville on sim gle bill. They are opened and ready for you to look at to-day. Every im- aginable kind of a hat-hats for boys, hats for girls, hats for men, hats for ladies, hats for everybody. Call and see them. J. l., SHINN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
Notice tODOctors.

There will be meeting of the NJ. Ds. Of Pope county, on Saturday the first day of May, at 10 o'clock, a. m, at the Council Chamber, in RussellVille, Tor the purpose of or ganizing a County Medical Society All graduates of medicine are invited to attend. W. II. HILL, Nj. D.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

that some enthusiastic office -se eker will move to make it unanimous, and the motion will prevail. This is all guess work, but it seems as probable as most of the formulated guesses that we have seen.- Memphis Led ger.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
FOR ENTERTAINMENT.

weare authorized to announce K. l.. Nc CRAcKES, of Liberty Township, q candidate t' represent Pope County in the lower house lo inc next general assembly, subject to the ac tion of the primary election, or convention of the democratic party, should one be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

SERIOUS TRoUBLE.-And all about the big lot of hats just recieyed at Shinn's-so many of them that there was great trouble to find room for them. As consequence they have been mar ked down to smaller margin than you have ever seen hats sell.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

Fayetteville had a destructive fire just following up the havoc made by te late storm. The loss by the fire was about $l0.000. The Post office building was destroyed, with all the contents. Also Stones book store worth 5000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
FOR GOVERNOR.

ware authorized to present the name of I N SMlTHEE to the voters of Pope county nation bv the State Democratic Convention, rnr the office of governor. His platform is Honesty and Reform. He will be proud to have the good yeemanry or Pope county in-
 struct for him, and hopes to have the pleasure nf Iaying.hIs views before them in person be- tween now and the date of the State Convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

The chances in the supurb $450 Or gan at J. l.. Shinn's are going very rapidly. Call and get dollars worth of goods at that house and you will bs presented with ticket giving you I chance to draw that fine organ.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

It has been figured out that the first ballot at tle Chicago convention will stand as follows Grant 393, Blaine 2lS, Sherman lO5, Edmunds 24, Washburn IS. Total vote 75S. Necessary to choice 3s0. After
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
Pope County Convention.

The following is the number of dele gates to the County Convention as de- cided by the County Central Committee at it's meeting on the 26th of March. The date of the County Convention is Saturday, May 18th:
 Allen, 1lIndependence, l Bayliss, 1lLiberty, 4 Clark. 2lLee, 1 Dover, 3lMartin, 2 Griffin, 2lMoreland. 1 Gumog, Il North Fork, l Gala Rock, 1lValiey' Holly Bend, 2IWilson, Illinois, 9l
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
MEMPHIS & LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD. THE ONLY DIRECT ALL RAIL ROUTE TO M E M P HIS, Chattanooga,
 Nashville,
 Knoxville.

ATLANTA, RICHMOND, LYNCHBURG, HUNTSVILLE, DECATUR. Montgomery. Selma, Grenada. CANTON, JACKSON. MSS, and all principal points in the Southeast.
 AND VIA MEMAHIS TO LOUISVILLE, CINCINNATI, PITTS3URG, WASHINGTON, HILADELPHIA,NEW YORK. k.BOSTON,and all principal Northern and Eastern Cities
 Connections made St MEMPHIS with trains on MEMPHIS & CHARLEETON Louisville, Nashville and Great Southern, Mississippi | Tennessee, And PADUCAH AND MEMPHIS RAIL- ROADS. ONLY DIRECT ROUTE to the Cele- brated Springs of VIRGINIA. Through Tick cts on sale to all points at ARGENTA x LIT TILE ROCK. RUDOLPH FINK,
 NJ. S.JAY, General Manager.
 General Passenger and Ticket Agent
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29


 --LuMBER.--Th undersigned takes this method of informing the public that his new Saw Mill, miles north of Mill Creek Sta., and miles from Rus sellville, is in running order and makes the very best pine lumber at s7.50 per 1000 feet. The patronage of the public is solicited. J. D. WICK. BE WISE IN TIME.-Do not neglect to come up and get chance in the sll- yer set before they are all gone. The drawing will positively take place the Istof May, and no tickets can be secur- cd later than the 30th inst. Come in at once and secure a chance.
 The Flow and Wagon Fac tory of our old reliable manufacturer, Mir. A. E. Luker is booming. His factory now has some of the best wood and iron workmen that can be procured, and the steel Flows, Harrows, &c., that they are turning out are beauties, and our farmers pronounce them to be as good as they are I1ce. Horse-shoeing Is also done at this establishment in the best style. "Live and let live" is the motto, and our farmers will do well to call at this factory for Flows, Horse shoeing &c.
 A Fools ERRAsD.--Is the title of a new book which is having the greatest run Of any publication since Uncle Toms Cabin came from the pressi bui the greatest fools errand that can bs imagined would bo to find a liquor that has a run equal to the Blue Ribbon which is pressing everything to the rear. It can be found at
 W. o. RoGER's
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
ANNoUNCEMENT9-
FOR CONGRESS.

Weare authorized to announce HoN. JoR- n.S E. CRAvEss, of Johnson County, candi- date for reelection as Representative of the Third Congressional District of Ark. in the Iopgress of the United states; subject Q the Third District Democratic Congressional Con-
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
German Mlllit at R. J.Wilson's.
For The Cause of Education.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT You seem to be the only one trying to keep the school interest alive in our town.
 AS anl one interested in the noble cause of education, permit me. through
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

--I find that am overstocked with light Mohair Spring Suits-very fine and handsome. To close out will give special bargains in this line of goods. For in stance suit worth $24 can now be had for $lS.00-yery little above wholesale cost. J. l.. SHINS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
HONEST ALF. WILSON.

Will Address the People at the Following Times and Places: Conway, Monday, May 3. Morrilton, Tuesday, May 4. Rnssellvil.e, Wednesda, May 5 I2 m. Dardanelle, Wednesday, May 5, 7:3O p. m.
 Van Buren, Thursday, May 6, 6'3O p. m.
 Ozark, Friday, Navy.
 Paris, Saturday, May 8. Competitors all invited.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
For Circuit Clerk:

Weare authorized to announce ALvA Rus SELL, of illinois township. candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk Of Pope County, at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

Many thanks to the brown haired Maiden and the little dark-eyed brun- cite (ask the Col.) for the delicious cake and beautiful boquet.
 STRING BAND.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

Tor men, women and children, just Ghis day opened at J. l.. Shinn's.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

We are authorized to announce J. 5. ERWIN, a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Demo sratic conv ention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce W. J. REY- NOLDs, Of Wilson township, Q candidate for Circuit Clerk at the next ensuing election Subject to a Democratic convention or prima- rv election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

The nobhiest gents straw hat h town at J. l.. Shinn's.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

We are authorized to announce w. NJ. PEEL ERa candidate for election to the office or Sher- ia at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
For Sheriff:

weare authorized to announce R. B. HoGINs a candidate for election to the office of Shcr Ia of Pope County, at the next ensuing elect ion, Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

We are aut horzed to announce P. J. ROL- LOW, of Dover township, a candidate for As eessor at the next ensuing election. subject to . Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29
For Tax Assessor:

weare authorized to announce w. A. BAKER, of Clark township, candidate for the office of Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to Democratic convention or primary cleo tion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

We are authorized to anounceJ J. c. BeNDs, oi Dover township, a candidate for the office oi Assessor at tho next ensuing election. Subject to Democratic convention or primary eiec- ton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29

We are authorized to announce ". C. REIN FROW, of Illinois township, a candidate for Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to Democratic convention or primary election
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-29


 --LooK OUT LADIES J. l.. Shinn is coming home and after two weeks ab- sence in the eastern markets is bring | ing with him the largest stock of the l latest style dress goods, trimmings, nos tions Sc., ever brought into this sec tion of the State. Don't fail to call and see all the new, nice and cheap things.
 We had the pleasure of being shown l through the extensive strawberry beds of our good friend Dr. J. M. Gray, one evening this week. We found the plants in prime condition, heavily Ia. | den with choisest trawberries-prom- ising an immense yield. The berries are delicious, too, as we have good req son to know, for we tried them. Next transplanting season the Doctor mlil offer for sale several thousand of his choice variety of plants.
 MT. Robert A. Reddell, whose ar rest we noted last week under charge | Ia most outrageous thin one, however, of opening and destroying letters fol another party, got home from Little Rock last Thursday. As soon as tho facts in the caso were ellcited the char. res against him were dismissed ant Mir. Reddell came home fully exhoner. ated. Last week in giving statement of this ease we said that the the letter opened by Mr. Reddell came addressed to Robt. B. Reddell, but we learn tha such was not the case at all; 1t came addressed simply Robert Reddell, anG there was no possible way to know tha 1t was not for our friend Reddell nnti he opened it. Tho causing of his ar rest under such circumstances was
 great outrage.