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

lS X NARK atter your nams si0nifes tAat you, asts. a'" '' "A''' "'''' - '"''~'" '''" ''' -Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
 Justices blanks and Chattsl mort gages for sale at this office. Pay your subscription to the DEMO GRAF while you have the money. Come and get chance in the DEMOCRAT drawing for the silver set, they are going fast.
 Raise a club for the DEMOCRAT and secure one of our handsome premiums. See advertisement elsewhere.
 If you want good sewing machine cheap for Cash, or on time, call on W. c. RENFRow, Russellville, Ark. ftf.
 The celebrated Blue Ribbon whis- key on sale at W, O. Rogers saloon. This whiskey can be found at no other house in town and has no superior. Try 1t.
 --J, F. McCARTHUR-Dealer in choice liquors, cigars and tobacco. Uhrig's celebrated St. Louis beer always on tap. A good ten pin alley in connection. Drinks 10 cents. Courteous attendants.
 -VocAL MUsIc.-Prof. B. Deacon, teacher of Vocal Music, takes this meth cd of informing the public that his ser- vices may be secured, at any time, for instruction in Vocal Mnsic. Address, Prof. B. Deacon. care of this office.
 On Christmts Eve there was a Christmas tree and Santa Claus at all four of our Churches. All the little folks enjoyed themselves hugely and were bounteously remembered by San ta Claus.
 Two of Little Rocks young men have put before the public a new peice of music, "The Forgotten Letter." Roy Hampstead is the author of the words. and George Martin composed the music. Kellogg & Co.,, are the publish CTS.
 --The wire-walker was in town and gave street exhibition Monday. The young man who sold corn medicine was also along, and good many of the rur- al people who listened to his syren strains of elocution went home sadder and poorer, but we trust, wiser men.
 The supper given by the ladies of the Methodist Church last Friday evening is spoken of as an elegant affair and was we'll patronizsd, net ting something over Sixty Dollars. We return sincere thanks for con- invitation to attend, and regret that untoward circumstances it impossible for us to be there.
 Ut was the good fortune of ye scirbe of the DEMOCRAT, to receive kind invitation to dine on turkey and other good things at Mrs. Nj. E. Fowler's on Christmas day. Not being In the habit of refusing good things we went, and to say we fared sumptuously, does not halfway OK press 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
A National Necessity.

Our common school system is the essence of our national existence, Intelligence and religions liberty are the prime factors ofa republic. Were it not for the influence of our common schools Amerlca would be. come Babel, for our great indus tries and institutions induce immi- grafton, the land is filling with peo- pie from all climes, and there threat ems confusion of tongues; which chaos is only avoided by the assimi- lating and ameliorating effects of the free schools.
 This civil chaos would result in the ruin of the Republic as surely as it was Babylon's fate.
 But the children are instructing their parents in citizenship land they are the most effective and ac. tive agents in naturalizing citizens). They open direct communication and endearment between citizens and the Constitution.
 So no one need Be ignorant of his privileges or duties, taught by his offspring, even as they are taught In the nurseries of the nation.
 An established school Tinstead of an established church is national necessity, especially in republic, where the safety of the nations de- pends upon the prudence of the pee pie.
 Then let us have compulsory edu cation if"education is the safety of the republic,n and the people are too ignorant to improve their privileges.
 Children leaving the common schools become citizens, and enter ing the state deposit whatever of intelligence or ignorance they pos sess.
 Hence we conclude that unless ig- norance is bliss the common schools are absolutely indispensable.
 For, without such a system we have no common cause to concen. trate the purposes and powers of the people, no national nurseries wherein to nurture the germs of common wealth. w
 Without tree schools the children of poor parents are divested not only of ennobling incentives, but of all means of rising in the world.
 Without public schools society must succumb to aristocracy.- American Journal eff Education.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DAspASxLLE, AsI

'
 Dec. 6th, leT9 Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler has nled notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date or this notice; viz: Adam G. Kinder, Homestead application No. s671 for the Iwx swk 4 swt nwh Sec. 12 Te N. K 19 W. and namesthe following as his wit nesses viz: W. NJ. Singleton, of Pope Co., Ark, and W. s. Kinder ofPope Co. Ark.
 Ephraim H. Winters, Homestead application No. 90T0 for the Sex of Mex Sec. 8l, tp Ii, K i9 west and names the following as his witnes- ses. viz: Mortimore Mumford, of Pope Co. Ark, and Thos. Pardew Of Pope Co. Ark.
 Thomas Pardew, Homestead Application No. o0s3, for the SH of Sex, Sec 2a, Tp ii, R Rt0, ". and names the following as his witnesses, wis : Mortimore Mumford, of Pope Co. Ark, and Ephrsim H. Winters, of Pope Co. Ark.
 Mortfmore II. Mumford, Hemestead Appiica- tion No. 90a2, for the Nwh Mex and Neh Nwx Sec 52, tp II, N K I9 W, and names the follow ing as his witnesscs, viz; Thos, Pardew of Pope Co, Ark, and Ephraim H. Winters, of Pope Co.,, Ark.
 I'M. GIBSON Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01

We learn from several of our mer. chants that the Iron Mountain Rail road and Little Rock and Fort Smith road will give them special rates to Russellyille in few days, and sever al merchants intend having their goods shipped to that point.--Har- rison Times.
 Dan Rice says he would rather be a door keeper Tn the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of the circus
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
.-A happy New Year to all our fead-

A happy New Year to all our read- ---Ayer's Hair vigor prevents the hair from falling out.
 MT. J. P. Byers shed the light of his smiling countenance in upon us Tuesday.
 Hammer Lodge 1853 K. of IT. meets tomorrow night. Important work and every member should be present.
 MT. W. H. Daniels has moved his Jewelry shop up stairs, over Webb & Co.'S Confectionery.
 -saMr. H. s. Cart ter left last Friday to be at home Gin Mississippi during the New Year holidays. He will be back in about week. SA
 Mrs. s. H. Stratton, daughter of our fellow townsman, MT. J. W. Tuck CT, is ''home again" on visit.
 The bar Association of tho fifth Circuit meets at Dardanelle, next Mon- day. Lawyers of the circuit will take notice. s-srs@ssss
 We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to grand Ball and Social Terpsichorean Club of Dardanelle, It will be one of our life long regrets that we couldn't go.
 MT. A. J. Shaw, a son of our good friend, k. L. Shaw, arrived from White county last Friday, and will make Pope county his home. We take it that he is . "chip on the old block" and therefore welcome him.
 --Mess. s. R. Judd and J. W. Wil- son, the latter just arrived from Cin- cinnati, Ohio, have leased lot from Mir. T. c. Smith, adjoining Evans < Aliens Livery Stable, and will at once build bake oven and restaurant build ing thereon.
 The DEMOCRAT will keep open house to-day and will be pleased to re- ceive Ga dollar and half from anybody who wants this papsr for the next I2 months--a period which will embrace very many important county, State and National evchu.)
 FATAL ExPLosrox.- a MT. Cockrell, of Calf Creek, Searcy County, who was in town Tuesday, we learn of . fatal boiler explosion which occurred at Ben Taylers Mill on Calf Creek few days ago, The explosion was a most terrific one and completely wreck ed the whole machinery. Of the hands about the mill four were killed dead. Doc Griffin, Wade Campbell and two others whose names our informant could not give. John Workman, ans other hand, was badly soalded. Two horses were also killed and the wagon torn into fragments. It was two days before the remains of the killed were all found, so terrific was the force of the explosion. The disaster is attribu- ted to the incompetency of the engin- eor f~ &
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
NOTICE TOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE at Dardanella, Ark, Nov. n, isre
 Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intentiou to make final proof in support Of his claim. and thirty days from the date of this notice, viz. D. B. Wheeler Hom estead application No. o0ee, for the NEk SWk Section Tp9 N R i9W, and names the following as his witncsses, viz: 6. c, Davis, of Pope County, Ark, and James DAvis, of Pope County, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
We see the St. Louis Republ,,

We see the St. Louis Republi can complains or'too much revolver" i" In our State, the Supreme Court de- clares that we cannot have "too much," as it denies to the Legisla. ture the right to circumscrlbe their use. With us, the offense Of carry ing weapons depends upon the cali bre and the length of the barrel. You may not carry harmless little pop gun but you may carry . dsadner.-- Van Buren Argus.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01

Subscription price 90 cents. Every subscrib- CT will receive beautiful chromo, siss 11x1l. sampis copies, blanks. &c.. furnished on ap- plicstion. 2. ARTHUR ERWIN,
 Russellvilie, Arkansas. xPI will furnish any periodical publishsd in ths U. 6. at reduced rates.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01

Notice is hereby given that will make ap- plication to the Probate Court at the January 1880 term, for an order to sell forty acres of land belonging to the estate of Liberta Bird, deceased, to pay the debts agafnst said estate, Des. ad. i6Tg. VIM. A.BARKER, Adm'r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
Symptoms of a DiseasedLiv

DAIN in .fe right side, under the edge of the ribs, increases on pres sure; sometimes the pain is in the left side; the patient is rarely able to lie on the left side; sometimes the painis felt under the shoulder blade, and it frequently extends to the top of the shoulder, and is sometimes mistaken for rheumatism in the arm. The stomach IS affected with loss of appe- tite and sickness; the bowels in gen eral are costive, sometimes alternative with lax; the head is troubled with pain, accompanied with dull, heavy sensation in the back part. There is generally considerable loss of mem ory, accompanied with a painful sen sation of having left undone some thing which ought to have been done. A slight, dry cough is sometimes an attendant The patient complains of weariness and debility; he is easily startled, his feet are cold or burning, and he complains of prickly sensa- ton of the skin; his spirits are low; and although he is satisfied that exer. else would be beneficial to him, yet he can scarcely summon up fortitude enough to try it In fact, he distrusts every remedy. Several of the above symptoms attend the disease, but cases have occurred where few of them ex- isted, yet examination of the body, after death, has shown the LIVER to have been extensively deranged.
 AGUE AND FEVER.
 DR. C. McLANE's LIVER PrIts, IN cAsEs or AcUE AND FEVER, when taken with Quinine, are productive of the most happy results. No better cathartic can be used, preparatory to, or after taking Quinine. We would advise all who are afflicted with this disease to give them . FAIR TRIAL.
 For all bilious Arrangements, and as . simple pargative, they are unequalcd.
 DRwARx or ELEVATIONS.
 The genuine are never sugar coated. a Every box has . red wax seal on the Id. with the impression DR. McLANx's LIVER PrLLs.
 The genuine McLANx's LIVER PILLS beaf the signatures of c. McLANH and FLEMING BRos, on the wrappers.
 Insist upon having the genuine DR. C. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, prepared by Elem. ing Bros, of Pittsburgh, Pa. the market being full of limitations of the name McLaue. spelled differently but same pronunciation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
FOR SALE OR RENT.

r1Nhe Durrum Hotel Property. Four. u teen rooms. Good we'll Of water For furthur particulars, call on
 ARTHUR ERwIN,
 Russeliyille, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
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 The world renowned author. in this admira- bls Lecture, clearly proves from his own expc- risncs that the awful consequences of Self Abuse may be erectuaily removed without Gtdicine, and without dangerous surgical ope- raeiohs, bougies, instruments, rings, or cor disls; pointing out . mode of cure at once eer- tain and enectual, by which every sufferer, no natter what his condition may be, may cure himseif cheaply, privately. and radically. .. n0- This Lecture will provo boon to shousands and thousands.
 Sent under seal, in a plain envelope. to any address, on receipt of six cents, or two postage stsmps.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
Cuban Chill Tonic, is the Chi

King. It cures Chills and Fevers of every type, from the shaking Agues of the North to the burning Fevcrs of the Torrid Zone. It is the great Chill Medicine. It beats all others. It is the great standard. It cures Bilious ness and roots out disease. Try it-it you suffer it will cure you and give you health. Sold by your druggists, J. M. Harkey & Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DAFpANELLE, ARK.,(
 Dec. 13, 1879. ! Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice Of his inten tioa to make dnal proof in support of his claim. and secure final entry thereof ct the etplration sf thirty days from tho date of this notice, viAi Samuel D. Warmer. Homestead application No. 13020 for the nwX of mex. sec 1.tp 8, a7 west, and names the following as his witnesses, viz; NJ. c. Wharton, of Pope County, and James Caidwrtl, of Pope County. T. M. GIBSON.
 Dec15-jan f5. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01

Several colored people in Arkan- sas have recently been burned to death by fire accidents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
RUSSELLVILL MARKERS.
Russeiiyllie, December lsth

Since our last report the price of the neecy staple has experienced considerable decline and it is more than likelylthat the quotations will be dull and dropping until after the holi. days, After that we may look for prices to again ralley.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01

Grant hesitates to run canals when surer game can be had for the ask ing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that will be at the several voting precincts of Pope Co.,, for the purpose of collecting the taxes for the year 1879, also back taxes on personal property, as follows, to wit:
 Clark Township. 2d. 4 3d Jan. 1880
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
New Select Primary School
BY Mrs. jAsrr TEACH |. MRS. N. a. Es.sr,

Will open in tho " arlington building, on ths west side of town, on Monday, Oct. 18th, leTs. Terms, N per month"; incidental fee per sessien, be cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
RUsSEllvIllE, ARK.

yTyHR UNDERSIGNED IS NOW PREPAR- l cd to make Boots and shoes in the best Style. at low rates, and on short notice.
 Repairing done with neatness and dispatch Co. F. DRAINING. Dri0mS
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
1.-THE BELL HOUSE,

s4y MRs. E. V. TRAMMELL, PRoPRIKrRxss, YsitoU HoSss, WorfA of ths R. R. erossin9 on
 Riusr Street,
 kUSSELLTILkE,. RIA ESAS. THIS HOUSE IS FURNISHED IN GOOD Il Style, wiih good comfortable beds, and the table supplied with the best the markets afford, Transient or regular boarders wanted.
 MRS E. V. TRAMAELL, NovH Proprietress.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
Notice for Publication.
 LANp OrPrcr Ar rDARpArELLf. A

LAND OFFICE AT DARDAfELLf, AhK.,l
 Dec. 1Tth 1Srp. ! Notice is hereby given that the following. named settler has flied notice of her intentIok secure final entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice vis. Nancy Forrest, widow of John E. Forrcst, decd wk swk Section fs, Fps N, R a1 west, and names tho following as his witnesses wis: Pat tick Smith, of Pope Co. Ark, and Joeeph Bak- " Y S' " T. M. GIBSON. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
SPECIAL PREMIUMS TO AGENTS.

Ter thslargsst list of subscribere to the Fem: snd Edpm sent to me between this date and ths 10 ef March, 1eoo, will give premium Nc. sscoud largest, premium No. !; and e on down to No. 10, as follows:
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-01
LOCAL NEWS.

AN X AARK afser your name si0nihes tAat your time is out and unless you renetc yonr sub- scripsio~ your nams vsHsf 6s stricken from our Hats.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-06-25
Chinese Arbitration.

All Gee, who halls from the classic
confines Of Grass Valley, Chinatown,
arrived in the city day before yesterday
and Instituted a vigorous search for one
Hop Sing of Commercial street, who, he
stated, owed him $50 that had been due
for over two months past, and was likely
to remain unpaid for all time to come
unless stern measures were taken to col
lect it. The Grass Valleyan, without
much trouble, found the object of his
search, made the demand for the money,
and was startled at the reply of the lat
ter, which was to the effect that it had
already been paid. The two had some
fierce words, ending In threat by the
alleged creditor that he would take the
matter into court. The other expressed
satisfaction at such course, when
mutual friends of the two interfered and
prevailed on them to submit the set
Element to q committee of their country
men.
Five Mongolians, including the JOS
wark house were chosen as arbitra-
tors. These examined several witnesses
on either side, and found the testimony
evenly balanced. They were unable to
decide upon the merits of the case. 1t
was therefore agreed that strip of
"holy paper" be laid on a flat surface
and lighted at one corner. lit was all
consumed without further human inter-
ference the debt was to be declared not
due; otherwise It was to be paid. The
test followed. The fire went out when
about three-fourths of the paper was
burned. All Gee got his $50 and went
home happy. Hop Sing accepted the
result with comparative good grace
Nevada 1ranscrift.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-06-25

The cashier OF the restaurant in the
Tribune building sads eel havea GOOD
dedl oft, but manage to pay II out to
the soda water man, or the butcher or
those people; ] offer it in change, too,
and n a gentleman refuses it immedi-
ately give him one without hole in.
Yes, there are SO many of these punched
coins In circulation now that people are
getting down on it, and they won't have
1t if they can avoid it."
w. H. Sweeney, of Sweeney Broth
ers. Nassau street, who do an extensive
business as coin brokers, said: There
is certainly large amount OF coin now
in circulation which is mutileted in
this way, and it Is very likely that per-
sons are punching the coins for profit,
but there Is another reason to account
for the recent increase. The govern.
ment is drawing silver coin from circu-
lation, and all the coirs 1t receives are
unmutilated; therefore, from a scarcity
OF silver coins these mutilated ones are
generally accepted"
Here, you see, a customer sends us
1000 of silver, and out of that $67 is
mutiiated. That Is about the way 1t
runs. The percentage was not formerly
30 great as that by any means. We re-
ceive this mutilated coinage at depre-
citation, and there are one or two lie
brews to whom we are able to sell il.
They are the only men who will buy it.
II we had to meltit down it would not
pay more than seventy.flve cents on the
dollar"
Are the gold coins much tempered
WITH"
mot In the way you mean. Nobody
would receive q gold coin with hole In
1t unless at depreciation, and this
stops the practice. Bu1 there is skill.
fully filled twenty-dollar Ipiece now in
circulation. We get them occasionally.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-06-25
Concerning Lizards.

A discussion on the hereditary trans
mission of pecu1iarities took place at q
recent meeting Of the society Of biology
OF Paris, when Mr.. Rouget Is said to
have mentioned rs a remarkable fact,
that q single tail, which be had caused
to be amputated from a salamander,
was replaced by two tails, which sub
sequently grew out. This Is by nc
means an uncommon occurrence In the
West Indies, where l occasionally no
tfced lizards with two tails. The Original
one Is replaced by another. always,
believe, OF inferior length, with second
shorter one growing from Its base.
The common lizards of the West In.
dies arc extremely fond of music. In a
listening attitude, they will approach
the open window Of a room in which
music Is played, coming nearer and
nearer, with heads elevated, intently
listening. In q somewhat rare book
entitled Barbados and other Poems, '
by M. j. Chapman Uondon, 1885, this
habit Is thus referred to:
Gay sounds are heard within the lighted halls
The listening leaves the melody enthralls,
The charmed zephyr pauses as he files,
And mingies with his strains the sotest signs
The awakened lizard leaves bis bushy bed,
Climbs to the lattice and erects his head.
A lizard, so engaged. had Its tail acct
dentally cut of by the sudden closing o.
the window on the sill Of which 1t was
stationed. This curtailed lizard, how
ever. continued to visit the spot, charmed
with the music. After a short time II
was noticed that the lost appendage was
gradually replaced by two. This oc
Cured at the house Of friend In Bar
badoes.-1Aonsds Bland, in Hciexce NesDs