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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

EXCURSION OF SCHOOL GIRLs.-Last week.
being holiday at the Augusta Female Semi
nary" Of this city, about sixty of the pupils,
undes the charge of the Principal and several
II the teachers and two gentlemen, paid visit
to Washington CITY ana Mt. Vernon. an Ente-
resting account OF which is published in this
issue, kindly furnished by one OF the gentlemen
who had the pleasure to accompany this pleas
ant arty, to which we invite the attention OF
our readers.
EARLY LAMBS.-A deck of fine lambs snip
ped by F. B. Carson & Bros and J. 8. Moffett q
Son, were sold in New York last week. and
were the first lot on the market this season.
They averaged 81 pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13
FOR RENT.
CHoPa7NG MIfTPROPERTY NEAR
q J STA HINTON EOR RENT

" STAUNTON FOR RENT.
The present tenant being unexpectedly re-
CURED to remove from the State. my MILL
PROPERTY Immediately on the Middlebrook
road, one and half m les above the city OF
Stapnton Is FOR RENT. to q suitable and re-
spOnslbfe tenant. until the LIST of March next
ana thereaf er for q term of years, If desired
there Is dwelling, all necessary out Essa
houses, stable. blacksmith shop. chop &2lk
ping mill with fair custom, and all IN good re
pair. To any one desiring to lease a water
power for term of years, for milling or other
purposes, this is a good crrcTt9nlty,
WEANYED TO RENT.-A good farm for
w which liberal rent will be paid, and
best of references given. Apply to
ELDER Il NELSON,
decl6-tf SfauntOn. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

Sediment or mucous in the urine Is sure in
dication of disease Take Kidney-Wort.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

Children's Copper and Raw Hide Tipped
Shoes and Shoes forever body, largeand small,
at reduced prices, at C. L. WELIER's Boot and
Shoe Store, -~-i-=s - s'iF
Hand and Machine Sewed Boots and Caters,
Custom made and warranted in fl and quality
for sale low, at c. WELLEE'S.
Fifty cases Mems and Boys Kip Boots at low.
est prices at G. L. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe
Store Main Street.
Gentlemen's Slippers. Opera and Plain. at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

Gtadke brought large stock of carpets and
straw mattings-all very cheap. It.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

FIG CULT RE.-Dr. G. F. Needham, of
Washington City, D. c., sends US his pam
phlet, Third EditionD Fig Culture at the
North in which he shows conclusively that
the people Of the Middle and Northern States,
by using the proper ssea4g. can grow figs of as
good quality, and in abundance, at ths North
as at the South-tbat ie. as fine as the imported
The pamphlet gives all necessary Information
as to growing the trees, preparing the fruit by
various m thods for home use and the market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

Go and see Gladke's Sc. Counter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

--7--g-4-
Time clears stoves of clinkers. Bodega Bi
tiers have like effect on the body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

Your life is In danger when you allow Sc
we're cough or cold to go unchecked. DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup is a cheap, harmless and reliable
remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

DEATH OF MISS IDA NoohE.-z!The Lexington
Gazette says that Midway and vicinity were
shocked by the sudden and unexpected death
of Miss Ida Moore, ON Thursday of week hefere
last. She had been sick but "a few days. Be
ing young lady of estimable social qualities.
she had endsared herself to all her acquaint-
ances. and her death has cast o gloom over the
entire community. Her funeral vas preached
by the venerable Doctor Thompson, assisted
by Rev. A. n. Hamilton, and the remains in
TERED in the family burial ground at Old Prov
idence, being followed by large concourse of
sorrowing friends and acquaintances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

SICKNESS AT LEXINGyou,-Tae Lexington
Gazette says that quite number of the citizens
of Lexington have been FRUSTRATED with pneu-
monia and kindred complaints during the last
two weeks. 1t is confined principally to old
people. Mr.. and Mrs. John Crawford have
been quite ill, but are now conyalescent. Mrs
Matheny, Mrs. gubecq, Miss Nancy Johnston.
Miss Mary Bowlin, Mrs. Mccoy. and NJ. G. Bur-
CESS, all Of whom are aged arc very sick at this
time. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

CURED! OF what? By what? OF Rheu
matism. By Bodega Bitters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-04-13

The best Goods ever offered for S cenfs, In
this communiuy can ..e found at GLADKE's.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
Administrators Sale of Real Es
 tate.

Ky virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Pope Co.,, Ark. made at the January term, 1879, in the matter of the application or J. l.. Shnn, Admr. de bonis non, ot the es,atc Of lF. D. is. Shinn, deceased and an additional oruct made at January term 1880 to sell real estato for the payment of debts, l, as such admins trator, VIII on
 FRIDAY, 3Oth DAY OF APRIL, 1880. between II a. m. and 1 o'clock, D. m. in frOn5 of J. l.. Shina's Brick Builiing, in the town of Russellvillc, in said county. sell to tie highest bidder. at public auction the follow - ing real estate, located in Pope county. to-wit; The north west quarter and the west half et the nortt=east quarter and the north-wesc quarter of the south west quarter of sectinn one (l, and the east half of the northeast quar- ter of section two (2J, all in township Csl, rang twenty one {2i), and the south-west quarter of the southwest quarter of section twenty two (22l township eight (sJ range twenty-one.
 Also q possessorv claim or right owned by said accetent, Shinn at, his death what Is known as the Indlan Reservation at the mouth of the Illinois bayou, in said county, the clalNi embracing about forty acres of bottom land now in eultiv atIon.
 The terms of the sale will be: on six months credit, the purchaser giving his bond for tho purchase moaey with one or more sureties 10 he approved by me, also retaining lien on the land un Ill the purchase money is paid.
 !. l. SHINN. Adm'r
 de bonis non of b. E. R. ShinH.
 W. C. FORD Attorney. Apr l.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

at Dover Ark, on Saturday the 18th day of May, 1880, for the purpose of choosing delegates to the State con- vention, also to elect . Central Com mittee for the next two years, deciding
 upon the manner of nominating can didates for the various county offices at the next general election, and tram sncting such other business as may come before the convention. It was further resolved by the committee that the basis of representation in said con- vention shall be one delegate for every
 fifty votes cast for Gov. w. R. Miller
 in the election of 1878, and one ad- ditional delegate for every fractional
 part thereof over twentv-ive votes 1; Provided. however. that every town
 ship shall be entitled to at least one delegate in said convention. In accor- dance with the above established basis the several townships will be entitled to the number of delegates following,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
p Club and thus premiums See AdN
loFffcIAL.J PROPOSED AMENDMENT
 TO TIE CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSkS

No. i.--Joint Resolution, proposing an Amee
 mcnt to the Constitution of the state
 Resoyred 5y fhs HcUse of Representatives. of t45 Cepe'ri s~ejn1iy of fthe Sfdfe of Arkdnsds td f.a .joyffg ofai tst men6efs cf each House dg,f sg thtyef0J.
 That the following Article shali he propose as an Amendment to the Consultation of Hue State or Arkansas. which when agreed to " 2 majority of all the members elected t9 cHtN house and adopted by q majority or the clcC' tt of tie State voting at the next general elcrf for senators and Representatives. shall beconia q part of the said Constitution, namely:
 ARTIcs F XX. The General Assembly shHit yc no power to levy any tax make any 4p-. propriatons to pay either the principal or in terest any part thereof of any of the folof ing bonds -of the state. tO-wit: Bonds iSfUft3 under an act or the General Assembly .of the State of Ark ansas entitled "An Act to Prov te for the Funding of the public debtof the statr approved April C, A. D. ls69, anu nunhtr'' from four hundred and ninety -cno to eightccf hundred and 1ixty inclusive. being the "tun" ing Bonds" delivered to F. w. Caprr. and sOW"- times called ''Holford Bonds or bonds know as railroad and bonds, issued under an act 9! the General Assembly of the State of Arkarsds entitled An Act to ntt in the construction "f railroads approved July 2i, A. D iS'S, or bonus called ''Ieeec Bonds' being bonds issued th der an act of the General Assembly of the Stat1 fo Ark kansas entitled ''An Act providing ln. the building and repairing the public lerccs pi the public lcvees ofthe state and foi other pn' boses' approved March l6 X. D. 1869. and tie supplemental act thereto approved April l2 1858 and the act entitled "Au Act to amend an act entitled '.An Act providing for the buildit# and repairing of the public ieyees of this State approved March 23, A. D. 1871, and any law pro yidiug for any such tax or appropriation snAit be null and void.
 The foregoing is a true copy of the original roll on file in my office.
 lSeal.l office this the 3d day of Feb. A. D. jsS).
 tsigned) JACOB FRoLIcH, Secretary of Statc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
And still they Come.

In our announcement column to-day will be founl some additional cards from gentlemen who aspire to serve the good people of Pope County in an official capacity.
 Mir. Wm. J. Reynolds, one of our native born boys, esteemed by all who know him, honest, industrious and active, seeks the nomination for County Clerk. He will run his con- pstitors for this office a lively race.
 Our young friend R. II. Jamison, a most worthy young man, amour ces himself in to-days paper as candi date for the office of Mayor.
 Mir. Jamison has identified himself with our town and our interests and has made many friends here who will be glad to give him their support.
 In the proper column in to-days paper will bs found the announce ment of Capt. F. J. Rollow, as a candidate for the assessor's office. Capt. Rollow is one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Dover township. His competency and worth arc not questioned, and if the duties of the office should fall upon him he will att tend to them faithfully and efficiently.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
Pope Circuit Court.


 Mar. 24th, 1880. On Monday the 22nd inst, the Pope circuit court convened at DO- yer, Judge DIV. JacoSay presiding and Hon. A. s. MeKennon prosec- uting for the State. The following named attorneys are in attendance upon the Court:ss
 L. c. Hall, R. c. Bullock, Dan- vile; J. P. Byers, Ozark; E. Jen- nings, Gus Gill, Atkins; G. E. Bur ney, L. w. Davis, R. B. Wilson, H. s. Carter, Dan B. Granger and w. C. Ford, Russellville.
 The following named gentlemen constitute the Grand Jury:
 B. F. Embry, foreman, Josiah Wamble, James M. Henry, w. c. Johnson, w. l.. Price, c. L. Brew ton, Joseph Howard, Daniel Math- ews Adam, Chronister, John H. Humphrey, w. $. Bowden, H. D. Bonds, Jno. A. Erwin, Wm. Jacson, T. J. Daniels, J. H. .Swilling. The Petit Jury is as follows.
 T.J. Russell, w. c. Renfrow, w. N. Falls, Authur Reed, E. A. Darr, $. w, Swan, James Jamison, W. P. Wooten, A. J. Tate, H. c. Howell, P. H. Tate, Thomas F. Reed, W. M. Dunn, J. T. Whorton, J. NJ. Boyd, R. B. Whitesides, G. J. Wood, F. T. Yanley, John A, Pitts, w. c. How ard, J. c. Rye, K. A. Bell, J. M. Lu- ker. G. P. Minor.
 The case of the State Y. 8. Dr. P. O.. Cheaney is set for trial on next Tuesday. This case was moved by change of venue from Franklin Co. The charge is seduction and will attract mueh attention. The dockets, both civil and crimi- nal, have been called, but as yet. but one case, the State v. g. Edd lnman mas been found ready for trial. The Jury, in the Inman case, was impan- eled on Tuesday evening and the trial of that case is now in progress. The defendant, Inman, IS charged with having stolen mule.from D. A. Lowder, in September last. He is defended by J. F .Byers and H. A. Rodgers. The business in court is light, and court will probably ad- iourn by the middle of next week.
 March 31.
 Cases disposed of during the week
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARK,
 Feb. g, tSs0.
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intentio to make HnAl proof in support of his claim, and secure final entry thereof at the expiration o' thirty days from the date of this notice, VI. Charles w. Henry Homestead application N gl 6l, and that he will make said proof on Mqi day the 18th day Of April, lSSu at Dardanellt Ark, before the Register and Receiver, for tht }s ne44 see, P, tp [, n, T. 70 W, and names Go, following as his witnesses, vic J! r. faulkne - r. J. IIarvill. L. C. CIuwell and Nni. Faulkncr all of fRusseilyillc. Pope County Ark.
 april T, M. GIBSON, Regisi a
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

Justice Field, so much talked ol for the Presidency, belongs to re- markabe family. He is the soh Of Rev. David Dudly Field, of Stock bridge, Massachusetts, and is a brother to David Dudley FIeld, the eminent lawyer, to Cyrus w. Field, of transatlantic fame, and to Rev. Henry M. Field, D. D., publisher of the New York Evapgelist-all three of New York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

The woman of Connecticut are to be allowed by Jaw to vote under the same restrictions as men upon ques tions involving the liquor traffic. We may De sure they will vote against it, especially those of them whose bodies are marked by the bru- tai blows aud kicks of drunken hus- bands. Arm the women with the ballot, and whisky rufiianisii will dlsappeaf.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

State vs. Ed Inman. Delft sentenc- ed to the penitentiary for 2l years.
 State vs. Sam Gobrel, continued.
 State vs. Ed Wooten, continued.
 State vs. John Miller, stricken from the docket.
 State vs, Jas, McWright, continu- ed.
 State vs. Charles Stephens, Delft sentenced to penitentiary for years. State vs. David Hinkle, nolprossed State vs. S. T. Wombie, acquitted. State vs. Thornton Zachary, strick- en from the docket,
 State vs. NJ. T. Halle, acquitted.
 State va. M. T. Halle, fined $50.
 State vs. NJ. T. Halle, fined $50.
 State vs. W. T. Durham, fined $5. State vs. Decatur Weir, dismissed at cost of defendent.
 State vs. John Davis, nolprossed.
 State ys, Frank Yonlev, fined $5.
 State vs. F. o. Cheaney, trial in progress.
 The following Attorneys have put in appearance at Court from abroad during the week, Col. L. l.. Wittich, II. NJ. Jacoway, c. c. Fielder, J. E. Joyner and E. 5. Henry.
 On Monday after Court adjoured for the day, CoPs. Smithee, Fish back and Gen. Churchill took pos session of the Court honse and made "Rome howl" for about three hours. Presenting their claims as candidates for Governor to the 'dear people" :" Their debate was listened to with marked interest by the people who were present to hear them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
LOCAL NEWS.

4yX MARX affer your na'ne signifies that your tisf is out, aud uHteSs yon soon reRe'c yoar sud- scription your zs1es must 6e stricken from our lists.
 April Fool!
 Justices blanks and Chattel mort gages for sale at tllis office.
 A good mare for sale cheap for cash or good note. WILSON S CARTER. MT. J. W. Wells received new installment of general drugs Monday. ---See the notice given by the county Central Committee in another column. You can get a square meal for 25 cents at Hearne S Shankle's restau- rant.
 Take Ayers Pills, the best com bination ever invented for q purgative medicine.
 ---Hearn & Shankle pay the highest price for fat beeves, hogs, &c., at their Market house on Jefferson Street. ---I was threatened with consump- toin, took Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and am cured.
 Next week we will publish solu- tions to the Arithmetical problems published in this paper last week. Mess. Dickey X Bell report to us that they have put up at their gin the past season 357 bales of cotton averag- ing 300 pounds each.
 We were pleased to welcome to our sanctum last week Messrs. Bull lock and Hall, two of Dardaneile's most prominent Attorneys.
 Mess. A. M. Bradley, ". c. Rem frow, A. c. Bost and J. K. Periman have applied for situations as Census Enumerators.
 -WANTED.--At Roys' Hardware store 50 tons of old cast and wrought iron, for which [ will pay 20 cents per 100 lbs. M. B. RoYs. ---WooL CARDER FOR sALE.---The un- deTsigned has carding machine for sale, cheap for cash. Apply to
 c. G. OATES,
 Potts Station. Ark. TAX PAYING.---We have the follow ing from Sheriff Hogins:
 1 will be at Russellville the 9th and 9th April, at Atkins 7th and Sth, for the purpose of collecting taxes.
 MT. Alex Great was the first of our thn Iinn it Ia went last Saturday. but we didn't see him bring back any of the "finny tribe."
 MT. Jas. P. Faucher, of Berryville, Carroll County, has announced him self a candidate for the democratic nom- nation for State Land Commissioner. He has been clerk of Carroll county six years.
 ---Messrs. Thos. Moore, c. c. Fielder and J. V. Bourland, the latter the ac- complished young editor of the Advo- cate, of Ozark, were in town last Mon day, and honured us with very agree able visit.
 udlS lsii d nv lNsii Olu il Russelville, male or female, good or bad, white or black, sane or insane who can not knock the black out of the in- fernal thing-the l4-I3-l5 puzzle-the first pop.
 Candidates will please remember that we cannot and will not make any exception to our rlle to have pay for announcements in advance-In other words before the notice appears in the paper.
 We had the pleasure of shaking" with both of our handsome confreers- Joiner & Jennings of the Atkins News last Thursday. Glad to sec you in town once in awhile, gentlemen ] Come again.
 Il take this method of informing the public that l will locate my picture gall lery in Russellville April Sth, 1880, and will be prepared to make and finish all styles of pictures in the best styleof the Art. B. J. STRICKLAND,
 phofourauher.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
OrrIrE nE SEcRErARY

In conformity with the requirements Of 'nc act of the General Assembly of Arkansas. eil.'- tlei"An Act to regulate the mode or proposih@ ant voting upon amendments 10 the Constigg tion of the state of Arkansas,H appruvcd ApFlt 2, 1879, hereby give notice to the electors m this state, that at ''the next general election t Senators and Representatives" to be held lit this state. to-wit; On the 9th day of Scptcmocr, A. D. fSsO, the foregoing proposed amendment will be ..submitted to the electors of the Staio for approval or reicction:" and that earh elfc- tor on deposting his ballot at such electionsiial vote for or against said amendment:' and th9u each electdr in voting upon sand amendment i5 required by law to have written or priiitct on his ballot;' the words if in favor Of it's adoi tion, sFor Amendment No. 1,'' or. if against its adoption sAgainst No. 4Amcndmcnt.n
 W tness my oT al signature and SeAl lSEAL.l of office this lay of Feb A. D tsee
 (Signed) JACOB FROLlCl
 Sept 21 Secretary of State
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

s-Our attractive premiums have been examined by many of our friends and subscribers, and eIicits most favorable comment. They are truly splendid gifts. and will repay the little labor required to obtain them. Then the silver set, in which every subscriber has an equal chance, is acknowledged to be beauty, by all who have seen it. We extend cordial invitation to our friends everywhere to call and see us, and examine these valuable gifts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
ROAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that we. T. NJ. Me- Wright, W. II. McKever and others make application at the next April term Fopo Coimty Court for au order to open , ld lay out a road from road known as roau ,iistrlct No. l3 at the mouth of the w. T. Dowthitt lane running east by the way of Jonah A. Teeters, D. Epps. and the James Guest place, thence olt by James McWrights, J. NJ. Morgans and ", M Wiese and Nathan Mckcvers, and thence on through the Bradley lane entering the !n corporated limits of the town of Russellvilla ac the west end of - street, Feb. 10. 1880.
 Signed, J. M. MORGAN, J. M. McW RIGHT, and ". II. MckENER. lMch4-Alr.l-
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
Your Club, and

k -R. J. Wilson is still in tho market purchasing his spring stock. Il If you want good sewing machine Echeap for Cash, or on time, call on ". C. RENFRow, Russellville, Ark. Itf.
 Just received at R. J. Wilson's the best selection of prints ever brought to the market.
 Mess. J. D. vick & Bro, in res. ponse to our request for the number of bales of cotton put up, give us their re- port--230 bales. Let us hear from oth- er. ginncrs.
 -One Steam engine and two buggies yet on hand at K. J. Wilson's. Notwithstanding the immense sales of goods at B. Roths, their daily arrivals of goods keep their stock coui- plete in every department. His motto is "quick sales. short profits, and the full worth of your money"
 For millct seed go to R. J. Wil- son's.
 Mayor Evans has appointed Messrs. J. A. Moseley. E. V. Trammell and H. II. Julian, Judges, and Messrs. Jno, A. Erwin and T. N. Scott. clerks of the municipal election to be held next Tuesdry.
 New goods new goods and very low for cash at R. J. Wilson's.
 MT. Geo. F. Howell got back from Silver City last Thursday. He stayed there some time experimenting the commencement of work oa his clsim, and reports prospects good for the development of rich diggings there. The ..true inwardness" of the mines will not be fully determined, he thinks, until there are stamping mills put in operation, as the ore is of such refractory character that the smelters do not seem to be of much use,
 No danger of starving! K. J. Will son has on hand 10000 lbs of Bacon.
 THE SCHOOL HousE.-Gsntlemen of Russellyille, what are you doing about it2 Property owners, have you concluded that your property is as val- uable as you desire 1t to be, and there- fore determined to do without schooie Business men of Russellyills, is your business so large that you don't want it to increase any and therefore you won't build . school house for your town? Parents of Russellville, have you concluded that your children are better off without an education than they would be with itP Gentle men, you are fooling away precious time. Let us tell you that if you are waiting for something to turn up", you had vast deal better GO TO WORK LIKE MEN, and turn up something; for if you don't (mark this prediction) you will, one of these days, wake up from your Rip Vanwinkle sleep to find your town full grown dwarf, and your children half-devsleped ,lrones.
 Gentlemen the few paltry dollars you are holding back from this enter prise will prove the weight which will hold you down forever. Loosen your pursc-strings and build your town a handsome, comfortable and commo- dlous school house. Every dollar put n.o it will be an active little drummer which will bring you back ten dollars for every one put into it. Delay this matter no longer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01
Tine County Convention.

At s meeting of the Democratic Gen. tral Committee, held in Dover Pope county, Ark, on the 26th day of March,
 1880, 1t was resolved by the Committed that convention of the democratic party Of Pope county be called to meet
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

You cannot afford to do without your county paper, especially during this election year, so come at once and sub- sceibe for the DEMOCRAT, and get a ticket in the drawing for the silver set.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-04-01

OBSERVE the CROSS MARK on your paper and remember that it indi- cates the EXPIRATION of the time for which you subscribed for the DEmo- GRAF. Ifyou want the paper continuA ed notify us at onceI