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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09

NOTHING in the world is so strong
as a fixed habit, good or bad. The
seaman cannot sleep soundly on the
shore, because he misses the tossing of
the ship and the roaring of the wind.
We heard lately of forlorn widow
who the third night after her hus-
bands death sat at the window watch
ing the stars with sleepless eyes, At
last her thoughts, sad and weary,
broke into soliloquy; This trying to
60 to Sleep she said, without a quar-
rel of some kind is so new that | can't
stand it." just then two men under
her window fell to fighting. She
watched the conflict to the end. then
quietly undressed, saying: That's
kind of homelike," aud in few min
utes was fast asleep.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09

LORD BRoUGHAN once, when he
was in a facetious mood, being asked
to define a lawyer, said "a lawyer is
a learned gentleman. who rescues your
estate from your enemies, and keeps
it himself"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09

to buy up as much property as posi-
BILE around Lafayette square, and erect
Government buildings. The report
concludes with an earnest recommen-
dation for an increase in the salaries
of the department officials.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09

NAPOLEON the First said that ag-
riculture was the body and soul of the
empire, and in the height of his glory
he gave the subject attention and en-.
couragcment, and established in France
department of agriculture.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

Court In an appeal case from the Craw- ford circuit court at the March term, 1876, the substance of which is as fol- lows: "No doubt the purpose of the Legislature was to divert from the gen. eral school fund, fines, etc., imposed i'll criminal pi iosecutions, and give them to the counties, in which they may be imposed, which has to pay the expeii- ses of such prosecutions, etc." "Snch fines, etc, we<hink are now to be treat ed as debts acCruing to the county, and may be paid in county warrants. or scrip, as commonly called. ."-Gants Digest, Sec. 6l0.
 Hence it follows that the $25 contrib uted to the Pope county school fund by the Searcy county youth is2 payable in county scrip, and when paid over to the collector, and by the collector to the Treasurer, and when redeemed and ac- counted for by the Treasurer in settle ment with the Court, it will have fonnd it's way through the proper channel where it was intended to go without being mis-appropriated or otherwise as supposed. F. c. FALLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
Important Decision.

The Supreme court of the United States, Tn case that went up from West Virginia, involving construc tion of the 14th amendment, have decided that the act of West.Vlrginia excluding negroes from iuries was a violation of the 14th amendment, in so far as it affected tho rights of q negro citizen--the court holding that such an exclusion, in case in which negro is on trial, is denial of his right to tho equal protection of the law.
 The same court have also decided, in another case that went up from Virginia, that state judge or min isterial officer who may exclude a negro from the right of sitting on a jury, when summoned as such. al- though acting in pursuance of state laws, renders himself amenable to penalties imposed by the 14th amendment and the acts of congress passed in pursuance thereof. Ga zette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
AMENDMENT NO. |

This Amendment to the Constitu- tion. more familiarly known as tue Fishbaek amendment is now fairly before the people.
 Thus far we have noticed but four newspapers in the State which will advocate the adoption os the amendment, to-wit: The Fayette- vile Democrat, the Independent (of Ft. Smith the Lonoke Democrat, and the Washington Press. The rest of the papers which have ex- pressed their views on the subject are opposed to it. Last week the Atkins News came out strongly and squarely against it.
 It is a question upon which the people have right to expect the advice and counsel of their news papers, and we think no paper should falter to give it's views and the req sons for the position it may take. What is a paper without views worth? What is a paper worth to the people if it merely floats along with the popular current?
 We have waited to ssee what ad- vice our Little Rock contemporaries are going to give the people upon this question. But they maintain an ominous silence. They claim to be mighty champions of the peoples rights, strong defenders of the States honor, and faithful guardian's of the party's best interests, and yet they have not said word to indicate how they will act in this important mat ter. Are they not yet decided? Are they on the fence? Are they afrald they may get on the unpopular side of the question?
 Are they just going to remain dumb and wait until after the cleo tion, so that they can shirk responsi- bility and say "Shake not thy gory locks at me. Thou canst not say l did it''?
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
THE WORST ROAD IN THE
 STATE.

The worst road in seventeen states is the road between here and Oar danelle. It reflects badly upon the enterprise of Dardanells to have nc better road from the railaoad to that place.-Russellvelle DEMOCRAT.
 It is rather bad we have seen bet ter. Our late Grand Juries have re ported the roads in Yell county to be in remarkably fine order, and Pope Go. ought to arouse herself on the road question. It reflects badly up on Russellyille to have no better roads leading into so important a place. If your county and town will move in the matter we have no donbU but that our business men will contribute to help out so they can get to and from your town. After commenting on our suggestion of week before last In regard to tram way connecting Russellville and Dardanelle, Bro. Battenfield says:
 It is 8 shame, Bro. Mcclure, for town of as much importance as Dardanelle to have no better road to the depot. For the honor of your town try and get your business men to do better.
 It is shame, Bro. Battenfeld, our business men ought to help and get square after the people of your town and county about your bad roads. We have done all we can to stir our folks up in the matter, and if they can stand it we can.-Inde- pendent Arkansian.
 What, Bro. Mcclure! yon don't want Russcllville to build road for the exclusive benefit of Dardan- elle, do you? That would be a nice scheme indeed. If Russellville had been where Dardanelle is, we would long since have had as good a road from the river to the depot as there is in the United States-that's jast the kind of enterprise our bus mess men possess; but, as we have no interest at all, compared to yours, in making this road, we feel that as long as you can stand to be cut of from the railroad by an almost impossible road, we certainly can stand it too. The fact of the mat ter is, the only good stretch of road there is between the two towns, that portion through the flats just thls side of the Norristown Cemetary hill, was made good by the enterprise of Russellville,. assisted to a small ex- tent, perhaps ,Sby the transfer com pany. Now let your people show their hand.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
POLITICAL.

The contest of the aspirants for political honors seems to have com men:ed. We are receiving almost daily, letters and circulars from gen. tleman who ''have been strongly solicited" and who have concluded to yield to the wishes of their friends" The sound of the politi cal haraugue echoes and re echoes through the hills and valleys.
 Hon. w. P. Grace, of Pine Bluff, has made appointments to speak during this month in Saline, Gar land, Clark, Hot Springs, Nevada, Hemstead and Miller Counties. He invites other candidates to meet him at his appointments. The other prominent aspirants are Gov. Wpr R. Miller, Generaf Churchill, Hon. A..sMi..|W N. Wilson. We have heard it mentioned as possibility that Hon. w. W. Fishback may be candidate in this race. Also Hon. J. N. Smithee, Also Thomas Fletcher and s. P. Hughes. Auditor John Crawford has been urged to enter the race for Governor, but declines, pre- ferring to ask once more reelection to the same office he now holds.
 For Attorney General there are several aspirants. The present oc- cupant General w. F. Henderson, will, we suppose, be a candidate. Thos. B. Martin. of Pine Bluff has ''circulared" his intention to seek the position. Major c. B. Moore, of Little Rock is favorite with many.
 For Auditor, Col. John Crawford, Mai. Jno. G. Holland, of White County. and MT. James Shappach, of Saline County, have entered the lists. It is presumable there will be more contestants for this ofiice--how many more, time alone (and the solicitations of friends" will deter. mine.
 For Secretary of State the present incumbent, Mr. Jacob Frolich, is so far as we are advised the only can didate, The lamentsd Thos. Fetch CT would have been a candidate. Whether some one else will now break spear with Col. Frohch re- mains to be seen.
 For Treasurer we now know of but one candidate, (there may be others, unknown to us, Major Wm. k. Woodruff jr. Major Jno. c. Peay had many friends who wanted to see him make the race for this position, but he has declined.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

Peterson's Magazine for April is al- ready on our table, ahead as usual Every month, almost, this popular lady's book has some new and special attraction. The one this month is q series of designs in embroidery, fur nished by the philadelphia School of Art-needlework." One is for tea table cloth, printed in colors; another for the end of a towel, also printed in colors; another for pillow-case, full size; another, beautiful Flower AL phabet for marking hankerchiefs; be- sides score of many other designs in crochet and embroid idery of all kinds. The principal steel plate is charming picture of a little girl, seated on bank, gathering grasses and early flowers, on one of these windy March days. For nearly thirty years Peterson" has held front rank as lady's book, and for excellence in every department and cheapness, it is without rival. It has, in consequence, larger circulation than all the other ladies' magazines combined, and will maintain that cir cnlation so long as it keeps, as it does, in the advance, and has such contribu- tors as Mrs. Ann 5. Stephen, Mrs. Francis Hodgson Burnett, Mrs. Rebe- cca Harding Davis, Mrs. Jane G. Aus tin, Frank Lee Benedict, Marietta Hol- ley, and the author of "Josiah Allan Wife," &c. &c. Remember the price Is but two dollars year, with liberal deductions to clubs. Specimens are sent, gratis. with full particulars, to those wishing to get up clubs. It is never to late to get up clubs. Back numbers from January inclusive can. if desired, be supplied. Address, Chas. J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Phil adelphia, Pa.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

Some few of the newspapers of the State are in favor of putting a license tax on commercial travellers, more generally called ''Drummers. ," We object. Let us have no petty in reference. Let us remember that the government which governs least governs best. Let us have free in ter-commerce among the States with out any restrictions or intermeddling by local or State authorities. The houses which send their travellers into our State do legitimate busi- ness, and if they want to spend thou sands upon thousands of dollars in our State every year paying "drum- mers" expenses at our hotels &c. we don't see why we should object.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

"The Copy of a Letter Found at
 the Foot of the Cross.''


 the Foot of the Cross.''
 Seeing would be notorious piece in your issue of the 18th inst, have thought it not improper to comment just little on it. That we may be understood ln the outset, we propose to call the piece weak anti-chris- tain fallacy. "Whosoever shall have q copy of this letter and keep it in his house, nothing shall hurt him, neither thunder nor lightning" !" This is more than our Bible promis- es us; for, if we had onr house full of bibles, that fact alone would avail nothing, ar d we might not only be hurt by lightning, but even be kill ed by it and launched into eternal darkness. But. I'll tell you what the Bible does promise us. "For l testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plaques that are written in this book. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. ."-Rev. 22nd, Is & 19 verses. Surely, any man that can make even one step aside after such stuff, is quite easily proseIyted. The piece is too insignificant to enter into a detailed argument. Its fallacy is self evident. You subscribers who requested the publication of the piece referred to, what are you going to do with lightning rod menandmen who will still trus: in the Bible.
 ssWc may.now look for medicine ad- vertised next that will cure all dis eases by simply having g bottle in the house with air and light exclud- ed. Instead of tine writer want ing copy ofthe letter he would re- gard It 2 disgrace to have one found about his house, except as waste pa per, and he would want it wasted first. w.
 GRIFFIN TOWNSHIP. Feb. 25th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

As yet MT. Hayes has made no nomination of Supervisor of Cen sus for the Second District of Ark ansas, in place of w. J. Patton, re- jected by the Senate.
 The time rapidly draws near when the work oi enumeration must begin, and it is already high time that Su- pervisors should be at work subdi- yiding the State into enumeration districts, sending in names of emu merators &e. There is vast deal of work for Supervisors to do prepar- atory to making thorough and com plete census return, and it will be difficult for any man to do it credlta- bly, if it is not soon commenced.
 If there should be failure made of getting full and complete cen sus from Arkansas, the blame must rest upon Senators Garland and Wal ker, who are, we understand, respoh- sible for the rejection of Patton; and that. too, against the urgent soliei- tation of some of the leading demo- cruts of the State, who, both by let ter and telegram, urged these Sena. tors to have him confirmed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
SS0. : ACTUALLY GIVEN AWAY ITO SUBSCRIBERS OF- TIE RvgsEllvlliE DsNgtsAFI For One Year. This will be tho year that the GREAT DEMO- CRATIC PARTY will triuinphanuy march to the head Of the Goyern-
 ment. STATE, DISTRICT,
 COUNTY < TowN-
 SHIP 0ifi-
ARE TO BE ELECTED, AND NO nMEtlc,ssAl!
 AFFORD TO E1 ,s-l1 noUT- THEIR OWN COUNTY PAPER

SEE THE SPLENDID INDUCEMENTS WE oF-
 FER BELOW;
 To every subscriber to the Russell vile DEMOCRAT for 1880, we will give q Ticket securing Chance in the Beau tifal Silver Set (Water Pitcher, , Bot tie Caster, Sugar Bowl and Pickle Jar), winch we give away, valued at. ; 5O.OO
 To the person who sends us thearg- est club of subscribers, at l.50 each, ac- coinpanied by the cash, up to the lst day of May, 1880, we will give new Home Shuttle Sewing Machine, hand or treadle, valued at............ $20.00
 For the second largest club, same terms as above, we will give Four Mag nificent Steel Engravings, size 27x4O, entitled .'Itally,o ''Evening Prayer" s'News at Last,' and .'La Madonna" :" retail price s each, valued at $l2.00
 For the third largest club, same terms as above, we will give one pair of Fam fly Scales, indispensable to any family for weighing various articles, from n ounce to 12 pounds, valued at Y. $2.50
 For the fourth largest club, same terms as above, one pdtent Cow Milker, warranted to work, valued at $2.00
 For the fifth largest club, same terms as above, one Microscope, with great magnifying power, valued at $I.75
 For the sixth largest club, same terms as above, one superb chromo-- Water Lilies, valued at ...... $l.50
 x*Remember these premiums are ac- tually given away-for we charge only regular rates for subscription. Each subscriber Tn every club will receive a ticket entitling the holder to chance for the magnificent silver set which we give away.
 eB These gifts are all on exhibition at our office, and the public are cordial ly invited to call and inspect them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
TEE GREAT AsgANsAs Nstg1lis,
 CH. s, ". HARKEY'S
 ChOlagogue, or vsEs'liivsrNatiaias

Is now, improved to its highest pitch. After long and hard study, 1 can safely say we have one of the best compounds ever offered to the public. Seven leading medicines so combined that they are in harmony, assisting each other in their action, thereby improving digestion and as simUlatlon, eliminating poisons from the blood, acting as a good and safe purgative, high tonic blood purifier and alteratlve, which if used in time will prevent almost all kinds of dis eases.
 Have you Dyspepsia or Indiges tion?
 Have you Liver Complaint of any kind?
 Have you Constipation of the Bowels?
 Have you Sick Headache, or Sour Stomach?
 Have you Bad Cold?
 Have you Bad Appetite?
 Have you Inward Fevers2 Have you 8 Cough?
 Have you an Ague Cake? & Do you want to prevent Chills and Fever?
 Do your bones ache?
 Do you feel stupid?
 Do you imagine troubler Do your children suffer from indi- gestion or worms?
 If so, then assist nature by taking Dr. c. ". Harkey's Cholagogue, or Universal Liver Medicine. Always shake the bottle before us- ing.
 We have sold since last spring, ov- CT one hundred gallons, which has given perfect satisfaction.
 Plenty of testimonials can pc had if necessary.
 Put up by
 J. NJ. HARKEY & BRO.,
 Rassellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
FIsGAH, Mar. 8, 1880


 ED. DEMOCRAT: Nothing of inter. est has transpired in our midstlfor some time past, hence our silence. But alas tis broken! Plenty oi rain with big surplus that may be sent to Texas. Pneumonia and measels in the country. Farmers all behind the season with their crops. A big cotton crop is the lead ing idea, and every acre will be plan ted that can be wooded" in, we fear, to the neglect of corn. Wheat and oats are both looking fine, though not so much sowed as was last year. Corn scarce Tn the farmers crib, just httle way in the back end. This fact should teach something to the clodhoppers. Plenty of peach blooms ten days ago. The forest is putting on coat of green which indicates that spring is here. Fresh sign and the ground torn up is the way things look along our public highways since the oversecr and hands went along them. Some Of f-tkke the less inclined sssittt ssiittt there no use in all this, for the overseer has been reading the d-d little Russellville DEMOCRAT, and it's got him scared up. Stumps have been dug up, trees removed, good ditches and water, breaks have been made wherever they wers Reed- ed along the roads. Scare them again, gin-so mote it be. The Par ker mills and the Oats mills, will, hereafter, be run together, each gen tleman having purchased half in- terest in the others mill. The Oats mill and entire machinery will be removed immediately and put up at Parkers water mill. They have two mills in good running order now, and they propose to have all things ready so when their water power fails they can apply steam. Oats and Parker will make firm equal to the hest Tn the State. Both are ex- perienced mill men. More anon.
 THIRTY FIVE
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
The School Fund.
DOVER ARK, March


 To THE DIRECTORS Your attention is called to the matter of the Public School fund of your county, its sources and how derived. What constitutes the common free school fund of the counties? As understand the law it is the State apportionment deriving from the sources mentioned in Sections and of the general School law, appro- we'd Dec. ', 1874, and is paid out on pro rata apportionment to the several county Treasurers of the State in the month of July, to which is added the fund of the county accruing from the poll tax, and the special or district school tax when vote by majority vote of the elec- to1s assembled in annual district school meeting held as required by law, and levied by the County Court by the re- turns of said school meeting, together with the fines that may be assessed against school directors for neglect of duty, and others for cause as shown in the general school law, all of which is collected and paid only in accordance law aforesaid, and Is supposed to cover the case.
 By special acts of the Legislature
 
 part of the common school fund of the county where assessed, and payable in- to the county treasury, to-wit: The act prohibiting the carrying of side arms, that is, when to short atithe busi- ness end, and approved Feb. l6,; an act regulating the issuing of marriage licenses, approved March 6. 1875; and also an act approved Nov. 5, 1875. for certain offences, and fined as therein stated. A few days later an act is found approved Nov. II, 1875, where the milk-in-the-coeoa-nut is found and reads AS follows:
 Be it enacted by the General Assem- bly, of the State of Arkansas:
 Sec. 1. All fines. penalties and for fietures, imposed by any court, board of officers, whatsoever, shall belpaid in- to the County Treasury, when imposed, for county purposes. Provided, That all fines and penalties of city courts, and courts Of incorporated towns, for violating city or town ordinances, not defined as otfenses against the State, may be retained by the city and towns for the maintainance of the courts of such city or town"
 The constitutionality of this act was verified by decision of the Supreme
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

The Morrilton State ls.iin favor of primary clectIaps-- 't.-Wltts- pA1ff9 Cnronlcle.
 We think the Chronicle is mista- taken in the above. The State, if we are not laboring under an erron- eous impression, is firm advocate of the old usages of the party, and holds nominating conventions to be the safest and best way of deciding npon the candidates who shall appear upon the party ticket. Are VIC cor rect, Bro. Feltus?
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
sar and chance in the nagncen wo $5oo whio

Mr. Henderson Bourland informs us that while little girl of Robert Hicks Esq, of Mulberry Station, was kindling fire on Monday last her clothes took fire, and before her mother, who was out in the yard could render her assistance, was so badly burned that she died the next Industrial Advocate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11
The Conway Democrat will aC

The Conway Democrat will ad- vocate the adoption of the Fishback Amendment. The reasons it gives for so doing, would, it seems to us, be far better justification for talk ing the other side of the question
 Stephens Hanes, an old.time hotel man of Little Rock has fallen heir to an estate in Massachusetts, valued at $l ,S00,000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

The sentiment ofthe people of this Congressional district as reflect ed through the public press, is strongly in favsr of keeping Hon. borden E. Crayens, as our represen- tatiye in the national Legislature.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

Pine Bluff has new weekly pa- per, winch scars forth under the name of the Eagle" W. F. Bell, Editor and publisher.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

Samuel Lowery, colored law yer of Alabama has been admitted to practice law in. the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

MT. F. D. Denton, who lost his newspaper in the recent disastrous fire at Batesville, has been to New Orleans and purchased new outfit. He will soon have the Guard on
 sch again. We wish him un- lunded success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

The National greenback conven- tion (which represents the Brick Pomcroy faction of the greenback- ers) which met in St. Louis last week, nominated Stephen D. Dillage, of New Jersey, and B. J. Chambers, of Texas, as their candidates for President and Vice President.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-11

M. l.. Yeatman, editor and pro prietor of the late Alma Herald is soon to start new paper at Rocky Comfort, Sevier County.