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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Southern States IT, ,692, ,33l, the aver age rate of growth of the South being slightly in excess of twenty eight per cent, and that of the North being slightly below twenty seven per cent If the figures from all the States are correct, or approximately so, then the gain of the North ia members of Congress will not be at all what has been anticipated. The basis of representation is now 131,- 425, which gives 292 members of the House. If the membership of the House should now be fixed at 300, and the quota of population Tor each Representative fixed at (say) 163,- 900, then Alabama, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylva- ,ia, Tennessee and Vermont would lose one member each, and New York two. On the other hand, Tex as would gain four, Kansas three, Minnesota two, Nebraska two, and Arkansas, California, Kentucky, Michigan. Missouri, Virginia and West Virginia, each one. On this showing the net gain in what are commonly called the Southern States would be six Representatives, and the gains In the Northwest being redu- ced by the losses in the East, the net gain of the North would be only two.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Tine pressure brought to bear upon Gen. Sherman for the publica- ton of his letters to Gen. Hancock in 1876, has been so great that the coveted epistles have been brought to light. They are mainly we'll written, containing many patriotic sentiments, and the conclusion is irresistible that had the electoral commission not interfered, Soth Sher- man and Hancock would have used their armies for the inauguration of Mir. Tilden.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

-TI,rou6h regularly constituted representatives, o,tr stdte ticket Jcas pIaced in tue field. W'e are aU in duty bound to support tt, and tt is wortby of o,tr support. Let no DeD,ocrat disJ,oRor hiD,self by scratching the naDae of q single nominee nert Monday. Tote stdte aud cou,,tY tickets straipht.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Do n0t remain ct home thinking your rote 1ciU not De needed Rert Monday. Turn out to q man and roll up q monster r0te for stdte and county officers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

The brightness of the cotton prospect has been dimmed by recent rains and ravages of the boil worm. Good judges pronounce the crop already seriously injured.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Hon. George W. Caruth, demo cratic elector for the state at large, will address the people of Western Arkansas at the following times and places; Russellville, September g; Ozark, September 25; Van Buren, September 27; Fort Smith, Septem- Ter 2S.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

It is gratifying to sec the nota- ble number of renominstions of good southern congressman this year. These healthful "signs of the times" betoken the decay of soathern fool ishness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02
CENSUS REVELATIONS.

Census estimates fix the total population of the United States at about 4S,o0o,000. The Northern States, as estimated, will have population of 3O,763, ,s20, and the
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

-Dem0cratic poters be sensible and patriotic and attend ypttr Uotine precinct and Uote for the nominees of your purty. Pope county is tareely democratic, but iOe lCdnt her DtajOrity iacreasey5
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Judge Spofo-d. the contestant of Kellogg for a seat in the United States Senate from Louisiana, is dead. His death does not alter the controversy in any manner, if he was elected his successor will be enttled to his seat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

The Gazette came out in 8 bright new dress last Sunday morn- ing. It is thing of beauty, and we wish it unbounded success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Let nothing deter you from voting for State and county officers neat MOn- day, the 6th inst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Vegas, N. M., by T. E. Mills and A. H. Sevier. The paper before us contains several interesting articles concerning New Mexico.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

The Atkins News of the 18th ult, contains the valedictory of O. c. Ludwig as editor. No new editor is announced.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

--Messrs. Elsie and Tatlow. of Ozark, offer to bet $20,000 on Han. cocks election. Here's chance for the Weaver men.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

Gen. Albert J. Meyer, chief of the United States signal service, and familiarly known as "Old Proba
 bilities," is dead. His successor should be appointed at once. Fms kiud of weather needs looking after.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

We have received the Septem- Der number Of the Mining World, a new monthly periodical devoted to. mining interests, published at Las
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

--Col. J. K. Jones has been nom mated by exclamation as candidate for congress from the second district.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02
Remember the eIec- ton next Monday for State and County off, oApe-

"A new survey of the city of Fort Smith has recently been finish ed. They have 73 miles of streets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

POPE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Representative, H. CLARE HOWELL. For Circuit Clerk, W. J. REYNOLDS.
 For sheyIa,
 R. B. HoGINs.
 For Treasurer,
 FIG. FALLS.
 For Assessor, A. R. ROBINSON. Tor County and Pro bate Judge, E.C. BRADLEY. For Surveyor, JAMES POTTS,
 For Coroner.
 D. R. GRANT. For Justices for Illinois Township, q. ". BEREYAAS and LEWIS ALLEN. For Constable for Illinois Township, W. C. HALL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02
POPE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC IICKET,

For Prosecuting Attorney-Fifth District:
 A. 5. MoKENNON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET,

DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
 For Governor, T. J. CHURCHILL, of Pulaski. For Secretary of State, JACOB FROLICH, of White. For Auditor of State. JOHN CRAWFORD, of Howard.
 For Treasurer, VIM. F.. WOODRUFF, JR., of Pulaski. For Attorney General, C.. B. MOORE, of Pulaski For Commissioner of State Lands, D. LEAR, of Ouachita.
 For Supreme Judge. Ell ENGLISH, of Pulaski. For Superintendent of Public Instruction, J. l.. DENTON, of Phillips. For Judge of the Pulaski Chancery Court, D. ". CARROLL, of Jefferson. For Clerk of &e Pulaski chancery Court, J. ". CALLAwAY, of 0uachifa.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

For Clerk of the Pulaski Chancery Court, J. ". CALLAwAY. of 0uachita.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

For Judge of the Pulaski Chancery Court, D. CARROLL, of Jefferson.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-09-02

For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
 J. l.. DENTON. Of Phillips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
REPORTED ROBBERY on 4 TRAIN

A man who gave hIs name As l.. NJ. Meyer, OF Au-
gusts. Ga vino reached this city at q a. III. Oh the
through Washington express yesterday reported
that be was robbed of $40, 500 between Railway n.
J.. and Jersey City. He stated that he drew
81 600 in bills from bank in Augusta just before
starting for this city. where he intended to pur-
chase a large quantity of goods lie spent
$500. and placed the remainder IN satehel.
When he left Washington Thursday night he took
b.rtb in Pullman sleeping coach and placed the
satehel under his pillow. He did not mis-, the
,atche until after the train had left Railway When
the train reached Jersey City he stated that
to the missing money could be found. The
alleged robbery was reported to the pohec
authorities at Elizabeth. Railway, kew-brunswiek
Newark aud Jersey City. Chief OF Police Murphy
of Jersey CITY, was somewhat scepttcai when IN
formed OF the robbery. but his officers were lIi,
strucred 10 look for the thieves. Mt. Never couia
D.,, CIV. anv description of the money except that
4 WAS in bills
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
TIE CANADA PACIFIC RAILROAD.

OTTAWA, Dec. 17.-The opposition members
o. the Dominion Parliament have issued mauileso TO
the people OF Canada protesting against the ratification
OF the Governments proposed Pacnc Railway policy.
It sets forth the ministers have withheld vital In
formation, preventing dsmssion in the constituencies,
have denied the tight Of the people to be consulted
on the scheme II spys that the present subsidies arc
unproportonae to the work performed and restrictions
imposed detrimental country and to future set
tiers CLAIMS. The manifesto rectes the terms OF the
Syndicaes contract and maintains that the prairie sec
tim 10 KamlOOps will cost dOubc The Governments es-
tna.e last session and that the company Will mODop-
OF r. the entire trade tie northwest t the year
1900. IL urge. Par not 10 sanction measure
cuang si0.009.O0O increase OF the public dc1t, thus
furnishing pretext for excessive taxation
The Hon. Edward B!ake's motion for copies 0t the
evidence on which the Government selec,ed the Uulon
Pacific Railway the standard for tie Canada Pa,hc
was carried IN the House OF Commons last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
EDUCATION BY THE NATION.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.--Ihe following is a
SYNOPSIS of sir Burnsdes Educational bill passed 10y
tne Senate to-day:
The proceeds Of he sales Of public lauds and OF
uaents are forever apart for the education OF the
TIE Secretary Of the Treasury shall yearly ppportOn
tn The several aud Territories ana the DISTINCT or
Columbia upOn basis OF the population, between Tue
ages Of five ana twenty years tie sad net proceeds 0r
nj me Trea .Iry educational fund.- On which per
cent m crest per is to be pald TO the states as
above proyded for the rsi ten years the appOr
tomnen shall be made according 10 the NUMBERS OF ine
nopul,tlon of ten wears old and upward who cannot
nd provided further, that onetnlrd OF
the income from fund shall be annually appr0prla
led 10 The completed endowment and colleges estsD
lished or which may be established under the act on
1862 until amount annually thus 4ccrulng 10 sad
ro ecrs in each state shall reach $4,000, after which
te whole income said fund shall BE- appropriated by
fhc sad states Territories aud District 10 tue cdncatloh
of All children between the ages OF \ and sixteen
The Secretary OF the Treasury authorized 10 add 10
the fund any the United states Tor that
ntrnose A sun exceeding 80 per centuin OF The
amount received by state, etc. the hrst YEAR ana
not exceeding % per cent year thereafter may
s nu at discretion. 10 the maintenance OF sCnOIl'
for Instruction OF teachers OF common schools To Dc
unintan for least three months III ca Il year ultll
JuDuory l. 1855 and thereafter four monthb III each
wear system OF public schools Tor all chdeh De
tween six aud kIIteen OF axe; any STATE cue,
lsappying any OF the money received nnier thls dcI
shol forfeit uther grants until the amount so nlsap-
.o shall have been replaced by SAID state etc Moth
ng contained in the act shall he held TO after any pre-
vtnus Inv regarding the disposition Oi puDllc land nor
TO limit the power OF Congress over the pnDc DOMAIN,
NOR In interfere with granting bounty land To soldiers
aud sailors The bill also authorizes cOcgcr rrtaD-
cd ndpr tho act OF 1862 establish scAOOs IVi the
tcchnica! education OF women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18

its report, which agrced TO In IL the committee
recommends that the Hon. Robert c. Winthrop. OF
Massachusetts be invited deliver TIE orsioD, and
James Barron Hope. OF virginia. the poem.
After the adoptijn OF the programme reference was
made TO feeling OF dissatisfaction concerning the action
of the Joint committee which has been expressed by
some gentlemen connected with the State local
associations. The action OF the joint committee Il
said, In limiting time that the Government viii par
cpate IN the celebration u three days and IN refusing
10 cooperate heartily With local SfaIe associations,
with view Of prOlonging tue ceremonies period
or nfteen or twenty days. had criticized Several
OF the members spoke IN defence Of the action OF their
committee, asserting that they not authorized
under the resolutions creating the committee to
operate with local associations. TIE expression OF
opinion. however, among the members, was general.
that 1t was not their purpose . discourage 10 inter
iere In the sliRhtest degree with any gemens
which may be contemplated ~ the local authorities OF
any OF the Bates or the YOrstow Centennial Assoca-
ton. for extending the tim, beyond the three days
dur1ng which the Government viii participate In the
celebration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
MRS. spRAGUE NOT SUNG FOR DVoRc

An ABSURD IcP0RT THAT PROCEEDINGS HAD BEEN
BEGUN ~ BRouKLYN-pENIAL BY MRS.
sPRAGUEs COUNSEL
4 report has bren circulated recently that the
wife of ex Governor Spragne. of Rhode Island. had
becln q suit for divorce in Brooklyn, while Mr..
Sprague had brought similar proceedings in Provi-
dcnce Mrs Spragues counsel SAID 10 a TRIBUNE
reporter yesterday
'No suit for divorce has been begun nor contem-
plated by Mrs SDrague in Brooklyn. Such report
il utterly absurd brcause such suit could be
brought under he law either in brooklyn or New
York neither of which places could be claimed
IA a residence. 30 far "a Mrs.
Sprague's counsel know, no suit has been begun
by ex Governor Sprague ia Providence. Naturally
her counsel would receive the earliest intlmat0ns
if any such proceedings on his part were contem-
plated A sui. for divorce will probably be bionglt
by Mrs Sprague before long. although 40 definite
time eau be stated either III the District of Coum..
bia or in Rhode Island. She can claim either OF
these places as a residence. No papers have been
filed in the case.
Ii is understood, however. that the papers are in
nreDarltlOu,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
MORE ANIMAL REPORTS.

ALBANY, Dec. 17.-Ihe Following railrOad
reports have been received by the State Engineer and
Surveyor:
Utica Ithica and Elmira-Paid capital. $1,000 900
unfundcd Debt, $241.463 92 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
500 20 49, freight, t67 l43 80; mails 93l 81 rents
Sl58 express, $39J3 As otter sources, @S,6i9 50.
Paynents-ROad expenses, Sill 31S S5
Northern Railroad Company OF New Jcrsey-Capial
stock Issued, 81 100000; funded debt s300.0OO NUM-
her nf stockholders, IA Receipts-FIOm passengers,
800 229 ~; freight, S44.2 7G; mails, 81 207 81
rents, 5000 express, $500 81 interest, s64s II.
S25.lOO; interest bonds, Nyack and Northern,
81 OPS dividends. $4,000; sinking fund. 5000.
New York nderground-Authorized capital 80 OOO-
600: paid capital rs, 3,OOO.O0O number of shares OF
stock 100, 900; number OF stockh0lders, 10.
broadway UNDERGROUND Connecting Railway-Author-
tied caniIal 81 900 600; subscribed. $20,500 paid.
5000; number OF stockholders, Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
WORK or The BOARD OF HEALTH.


| WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-rho National Board of
| Health mas been ID session in Washington the last
TWO or three days and viii probably complete its
abors Tomorrow 1t viii be ready TO report to Con-
! grcss in January. The Board will make something
! like the following showing: 1t was first created in
! ISIS. when an appropriation Of $4,000 was made
by Congress to enable it toIustute system ot san
tary inspection and coate and present information
relative 20 the improvement Of the sanitary condi-
on especially OF the Southern cities. In the spring
or summer Of 1S79-COngress having satisfied itself
OF the efficiency of the svstem-appropuatcd
$500 900 additional, with the Intention that the
National Board should cooperate with the local and
STATE Boards and extend such assistance in its
Judgment, the Government ought to give "a a pro-
lection against epidemic diseases OF the $5j0,0J0
appropriated in all the Board Will show that II still
has on hand some $2J7. 900. 1t Is expected that
fins sum Will not only enable The Board 10 carry on
IFS O3cratlous unl the end of thc current fiscal year.
but also through the fiscal year ending July l. 1882
The operations Of the Board arg said to be very
IsfactOrV and have resulted III vast Improvement
of thc sanitary condition of all the river towns. The
Board has established two stations of Its own, and
has notably assisted all the quardDtines controlled
bv state and local government. THe moneys gwen
have been used laTgc IN cleaning NJ the districts
formerly infected, and III the payment of employ es
engaged in the general system of Inspection and
SANITARY reform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
THE GREEK PROBLEM.

LONDON. Friday. Dec. II. 1850.
The Vienna Political Correspondence says the
Powers considering tue idea OF European arbitration
OF the Greek question. Eng0nd has Induced France TO
accept the de and has invited interchange OF vcws
among the Powers on the PROJECT.
The Greek Minister oil War mas invited tenders FOR
supplies OF provisions for $4,000 troops, stationed on
the TurCO-uclieuc frontier.
Some continental correspondents, in their dispatches
to the London journals speak Of report that negOtia
tons are proceeding between Turkey and Germany for
the ccs.ion Crete Greece lieu O other territory.
An Armeniau journal publishes ar account OF bloody
fight between the inhabitants OF village IN Turkish
Armenia and the Turkish troops. The Russian Consul
at Van has gone 10 the Of the disturbance.
Inc British snip Milton, Captain McArthur, from New
York, November 10. for Copenhagen had her decks
swept by the and jettisoned part of her cargo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WAsHnGToS. Friday, DE

Wl-IItGION, FINiY, DtC n Ic5U
Secretary Ramsey returned 10 the city to-day.
Secretary Sherman has recovered frOp bis indisposi
tlon and vas at tho Department to-day.
The Treasury Department to-day purchased 100000
ouuces o. fine silver for delivery at the Sdn Francisco
and New Orleans ulints
The bill introduced in the Senate to-day to royide
for a uniform national bankrupt law. is "A copy OF the
biz ntroGuccd i'll the House of RepresenIauves last
seaso by Representative Hulchins. OF NeW-lcrS
The order Assigning General Howard t. West Point,
and giving in detail the changes made In consequence Of
the recent retirement of BrgadeT-Genea Ord ID beng
pre pared at the War Department TO day. and VIII prob
ably be- issucd to-norIOw.
President Wheeler to-day received the electoral
vo1es Of Rhode Island Ohio Indiana Kansas and Cali
f,rna I'm each instance special messenger He mas
now received either by mail messenger the votes OF
All the States except Oregon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON. Saturday, Dec. IS, 1880.
dispatch to The Standard from The Hague reports
thar tho Second Chamber has voted grant OF 1000
guilders for Arctic expedition next year.
The Siaddrd's correspondent at Ct Petersburg says:
Private Intelligence from General Skobelef shows that,
IN spite all contrary assertions, tho Tekke campa IN
has already begun
Seventy Thousand pounds sterling in gold were pur-
chased Yesterday open market for shipment to Now
York.
TIE directors OF the Ango-Amercan Cable Company
have decided to postpone the repairing OF the Brest
Cable Of 1869 Until spring owing to bosterous weather
Miss Marie Gestingcr. the German actress. left Ham
burg December l5 ny the steamship Westphalla Tor
New. York, to fill professional engagement
An investigation at Bucharest INTO the attempted
assassna ton shows thn plot existed against Premier
BratZnO.
f. Dixon Hartand. Conservative, was declared to-day
70 he the member ~ the House OF Commons for Eve
sham. The III dispute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

TWO GREAT ROADS IN CONFLICT.
WHAT MAY RESULT FROM THE TROUBLE BETWEEN
The PENNSYLVANIA AND TIE BALTIMORE AND
OHIO.
In addition to the steamships of the Mcr-
chants apd Miners Lno which is controlled By the Bal
nmore and OHIO Railroad Company, several vessels were
chartered thie city and Boston yesterday TO In
the means of carrying tue eompsuys freight be-
tween New-York and Baltimore. The opening OF this
route, has been made necessary by the refusal
Of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Raroad
20 carry freight shipped by the Bound Brook route may
interrupt the existing agreements between tho trunk
lines for division OF the freight business at New-fork
The delay In the ARRIVAL Of shipments that Will result
from making the connection between New-YOrk ana
Baltimore by instead Of by railroad is likely to force
the Baltimore and Ohio Company 10 make concessions
TO shippers. The Pennsylvania Railroad has opposed
long and bitterly the efforts Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to a through line TO this
city. and t is considered improbable that It
and ONO line b. many railroad men it is feared that
the coUCt between these companies NAV result IN
the serious disturbance Of existing pooling agreements
The port that tho Pennsylvania II ilroad has Sc
curad n controlling interest in the Pllade phia, VIII
mingon auI Baltimore Road is believed TO be without
foundation. Nearly The whole Of the stock Is he'd IN
Boston, and private information from there is 10 the
effect tnat change in the Ownerhp or the road mas
been made. The action OF the Wilmington Eoad has
been IN compliance with the conditions or It's contract
with the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. IL has given tac re-
1nTcd notice OF the Termination Of this agreement but
until the expiration OF the time or the conclusion OF
terests it carry freight shipped by the Bound
Brook route.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
CRIMES IND CASUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

ABRAKEMAN Run OVER AND KILLED.
MEXIA fcxas. Dec. III. j. Nail, brakeman
was run over and killed yeserday
TWO CoLORED MEN KILLED .
R.rTIMoRF Dec. 17.-Johu Clew and John Mead,
hots coorei were by Western MAJ! anu Raio al
train tlis evening aud instantly killed.
A RAILROAD FLAGMAN KILLED.
BALTIMORE. Dec. I7-frank II. Shallenberg. age
s.renty years nsgman Potomac Road At 81 Agnes
station Wa over 10 day by train and killed
KILLED BY A FALLING WALL ,
UARRIsBIRG Dec. l7.-An unfinished wall OF the
Ns,top ear shops night turying noTEinen IN
The Tuins William Dasher was KILLED.
DEATH PROM AN ASSAULT.
BOsroy Dec. 1.-THE Medical Examiner mas de,
dot h,f patrick ane came IA from violence and
nos from aud Joseph TeS who asssued ine
lasi night is held for the crime
AGAIN INDICTED POR DEFALCAT1ON. =,
DurrAID Dec. I7.-JOseph BOrk. the del luiting
rv trr,sarer escaped conviction three ye.rs since
shy,,gh srragno again 10 day on
ihres new indictments charging hun with hsvng sppr9-
srd 100 cy bonds. yslued At sloeO on petooct l.
fsIs and sums the amount OF 1880 at disefent uos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-18
LOSSES IN CLIFF STREET.

A fire broke out Last evening on the upper
floor Of the segenstory brick building at Fulton and
Chsts. the upper stories Of which were occupied
by r. Detz manufacturer OF lanterns, aud the lower
stories by Dckerson Van Dusen dealers IN TN. sheet
iron and metals. The fire was discovered by Samuel
Hammond, watchman for Phelps, Dodge Co., aud
Policeman Gti1iu. OF the First Precinct, who were
walking in Clin-st. Hammond said a TRIBUNE re-
porteri
1--WE noticed smell Of smoke OF about ton O'Clock but
could discover fire anywhere, although We made a
dIcent search for IT, until 1920 D. The FIRE burss
ou suddenly the OF The building al the correr
Of tho street"
The damage the building fully covered Ly ia.
surance but the stock. lar ls cod c learned was
NOT insured Diezs stock wl probably be total loss.
The stock OF DickersOn Vac DuseH Co Will probably
be damaged by water The losses VIII reach SO 900.