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.DECORA TON Day.
oBsERYANcEs AT ARLINGTON.

BUSINESS HOUSES CLOSED IN wAsBINGTON-A PRO-
CEssToN. CREATIONS AND POEM By WILLIAM
WINTER.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-To-day is observed as o
general holiday in the District The Government
buildings District offices and many business houses
are closed.
procession composed of battalion Of United
States Artillery, battalion Of Marines, the Wash
lngtOn Light Infantry corps, the Washington Light
Guard and the various posts Of the Grand Army of
the Republic formed at 10 o'clock, and marched to
the Aqueduct bridge in Georgetown, where it was
dismissed.
Many Of those participating in the parade then
visited Arlington, where at noon a procession con-
sisting Of the committee the invited guests. mem
bers Of the Grand Army ex-soldiers and sailors. and
the orphan children, and many citizens formed in
front of the Arlington Mansion headed by the Marine
Band. The procession marched to the tomb of the
/" Unknown where, hating, the band played
dirge. An original poem entitled Unknown" was
read by the authoress Mrs. Emily Thornton
Charles l'' Emily HawthOrne."1 The march was
then continued by the main road to the cemetery
where the procession separated, and the graves
were decorated, During the ceremony Of decora-
ton the marine band rendered appropriate selec-
tons.
After the decoration Of the graves the procession
again formed and marched to the amphitheatre.
where musical selections were performed, and the
Grafton was delivered by the Hon. George &. Halle
ton, Of Wisconsin, and the poem read by William
Winter. as follows:
... ELEGY IN ARLINGTON CEMETERY.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

on the 2Sth ult., by some unknown per-
son, who fired on him with gun or pistol,
from the brush. :. The wife of A. B.
Sherrell, Of Washington township, died on
the 10th inst. ....A Mr.. Hulsey, who
lived on Oil Trough bottom, was killed on
the night of the 9TH inst, by man named
Frazier, who, in company with another
man (name unknown, rode up to Hulsey'S
residence and deliberately shot him down
The murderer escaped, and at last &C
counts had not been arrested. 49,. Dogs
are afflicted with hydrophobia in Green
briar township. 80. The steamer Arch
P. Green ran against snag in White
river, five miles below Batesville, on the
10th inst, and sank in LEES than two min
utes. Several passengers were aboard,
but escaped drowning or injury. The
Green was valued at $500, and insured
for $1,000. Her cargo, consisting of 242
bales of cotton, was insured.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
VICK'S
illustrated Floral Guide,

A beautiful work of 100 PAGES, ONE
CoLoRED FLOWER PLATE, and 500 ILLUS
rRATIoNs, with descriptions of the best
Flowers and Vegetables, with price OF
seeds, and how to grow them. All for a
FIVE CENT STAMP In English or German.
V1cK's SEEDS are the best in the world.
FIVE CENTS for postage will buy the
FLORAL GUIDE, telling how to get them.
THE FLOWER AND VEGEfABLE GARDEN,
IT'S Pages, SIX Colored Plates. and many
hundred Engravings. For so cents, in
paper covers; $l00 in elegant cloth. In
German or English.
VIcK's ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MAGA-
ZINE, 81 Pages, Colored Plate in every
number and many fine Engravings. Price
$l.25 year; Five Copies for 500. Speci
men Numbers sent for 10 cents; 3trial
copies for 25 cents.
Address, JAMES ylOk,
Rochester, N. Y.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
February Term, 1880.
STATE DOCKET.

OIAIG DONhEA'
State VS. James Corbitt, larceny; dis
missed.
State VS. James Corbitt petit larceny;
dismissed.
State VS. Calvin Barnett, playing cards
on Sunday, dismissed.
State VS. Elijah Taylor, afray; dismissed.
State VS. W NJ Davidson, false imprison-
ment dismissed.
State VS. VIM McCord, carrying pistol;
dismissed. NV.
State VS. James Gawf, afray; dismissed.
State VS. J P Jones, affray: dismissed.
State VS. VIM E Lloyd, selling mortgaged
property; ismissed.
State VS. w N Forester, adultery; con-
tinued.
State Us T P George, o. taining goods
under false pretense; chang of venue to
lizard county.
State va 7 Y Huddleston, assault and
battery, carrying pistol breach of peace;
submitted and fined $75.
LAW BoCKET
LII Smith VS. Issac Yates, Chas Bell,
complaint at law; continued.
Abner Moore VS. j B Hughs, complaint
at law; continued,
State VS. Carney Carson, forfeiture; dis
missed
JCKavinaugh VS. Tobitha G Kavinaugh,
complaint at law; dismissed.
W G Jones VS. T Y HEddleston, COM
~ 10 ,,r, 4ipuod
H S Colman VS. J S King, complaint at
law; continued. al
M Runnes VS. JeF Adanson, complaint
at law; dismissed
j Lasater ct al gs 7 sesHudd,eston ct
al, Complaint az fstw, st.w.Utta ca tss.4l- a q
W B Scarlett VS. Sharp county, appeal
from county court; trial by jury, verdict
set aside, appeal to supreme court.
Geo NJ Swope VS. Jesse Burk, complaint
at law; continued
E c Stewart VS. j M Carrihgtonj appeal
from P court; continued.
EW Lansing t Co. vs. N W Wright ct
al, complaint at law; judgment in favor
of plaintiff.
W A Farmer VS. E A Dickerson, COM
plant at law; continued.
EQUITY DOCKET.
Winnie NJ Baker VS. Levi Baker, divorce;
continued.
Jas F Baldrige vs. Martha Baldridge,
divorce; decree.
JR Roberts VS. M E Roberts, divorce;
decree.
Geo Vaughn VS. Mary Vaughn, divorce;
decree.
John West VS. Mollie West, divorce,
decree.
Jacob Schales and wife, petition ezparte;
continued
Carrie Waddel ct all petition exparte;
continued.
David Daniels vs Levi and Lewis Kelly;
continued.
Louisa George vs. 7 P George, divorce;
continued.
Richard Wagner VS. Mary Elkins ct al;
continued
Richard Wagner VS. JAS Butts ct al;
continued. .... .... ...
J D Wyatt, admir- VS. j g Huddleston
ct al; continued.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
Other Counties.
BAXTER

The Mountain Home merchants have
done a more extensive trade this winter
than ever before. 80. The prisoners in
the county jail spend the fleeing moments
dancing, singing, jumping, squealing and
bowling.
IZARD.
Missourians have been 5applysrg the
people of Melbourne ard vicinity with
pork. .... Nathaniel Billihgsley, who re-
sided near Franklin, died few day since.
..... The Melbourne Clipper says a
special term of lizard county court was
held last week for the purpose Of id5uing
liquor licenses. ... Mr.. r. +. JGnea,
for drug ie chant at Franklin is
attending medical college in St. louis.
49,. Elder Graham, "etate evangelist
of the advent church and agent for the
Singer sewing machine" has just con-
cIuded series of sermons at Franklin.
The Clippers correspondents fails to state
how many souls were converted or to give
the number of sewing machines sold.
INDEPENDENCE.
A ruffian and desperate named John
Kene8y was Killed IN Oil Troheh bottom
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

Provided with pen, meeting Mr.. Sam
Wellers requirements, viz zone that don't
splutter,'' veracious chronicler might re
cord volumes in praise of Coussens' Light
ming Liniment the best remedy in the
world for rheumatism, lame back, sprains,
bruises, etc, For animals it is invaluable
when used for SPAWN, gall, ringbone, etc.
Farmers siioaid keepit on hand in case
of injury to valuable horse. For sale by
Wright K Oldham. L
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
just received, at the
FURNITURE STORE,
BATESVILLE, ARK,

A complete line of bedsteads, bureaus
wash stands, center tables, dining tables,
chairs of all kinds, tin safes, &c. Also,
lounges, mattresses, baby carriages and
chairs. A large stock of sash, doors
blinds, curtains and curtain goods, mixed
paints, window glass; in fact, everything
usually kept in first class furniture store;
all at prices low, for "spot cash."
1913 c. L. GoRsUcH, Prop'r.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

A diseased heart never disturbs ones Sc
renity, but just let digestion stop, or the
stomach hold up for repairs, and the man
or woman is sick all over-feeling cross
and stingy, and would put bone in the
soap grease rather than give it to dog,
To restore digestion, and keep the stom-
ach and liver in working order, use Port
alne or Tabler's Vegetable Liver Powder.
Price 50 cts. a package. For sale by
Wright & Oldham. .....
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

from the extensive stocks of gods they
now have on hand we judge THY antici-
pate large spring and summer trade
We met our friend Mr.. Alf. 4 Joblin,
who was busy with business as usual, and
called on Bro. Denton, of the 0nard, but
had but few moments to chat with them.
We hope to visit Batesville again ere
long. when we will have mole time to
spend and better opportunityto become
acquainted with her wide awske, clever
and enterprising people.
CIRCIIT COIRT PROCEEDINGS.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

An aged minister says, 81 had suffered
much and long from piles, after trying
various remedies, but was cured by Tab
lers Buckeye Pile Ointment" Itis made
from the buckeye, and recommended for
nothing else but piles. One trial will con-
vince the skeptical that Tabler's Buckeye
Pile Ointment is cure Tor piles. Price
so cts. For safe by Wright Il Oldham.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

Wherever Coussens Honey of Tar has
been introduced. in hamlet, city, or coun
try neighborhood, it has won its way to
popular favor as reliable remedy for
coughs, colds, and diseases of the throat
and lungs. ftalso affords relief when used
for Group, hoarseness, bronchitis, etc. Price
80 cts. For sale by Wright 4 Oldham. |
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
Redemption Notices.

Redeemed, Feb. I'd 1880, by Asa II,
KelIett, the Sc fri ar Il b n sec 80, and
sw of sw fri ar sec 81, tp l9 or'h, range
W; pit of NV fri or, Sc NV Or, and pit sw
NV or, sec 3, tp Is, range W, for 1886
Redeemed, Jan. 30th, 1880, by ii. }.
Brightwell, NV or sec IA, tip l5 north
range west, for 81 Sc.
1913 T. j. DAVIDSON, Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
Church Directory.
EVENING SHADE.

ME- Church, South: Preaching first andthird
Sabbaths in each MONTH Prayer.meettng and
lecture every WedaesdayhNH NJ b Un,stead,
p c.. Baptist Churrb! Preaching second Sab
bath and Saturday night tet8re, IN each month.
3 r Holtord, pqsthor, iPyesbytefrian Ch"ch b.
B Baird, pastor. sabbath School at M b
Church at s O'Clock. " PMcKie, Sap't
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
Mail Directory
EVENING SHADE.

Wdlnm Ridge: Daily; arrires at 3p nj; de-
parts ht6 d M!
La Crosse: Daily; Grrircs at 5 a M; departs
at 8 pm;
Batesutlle. Semi-weekly; arrives Mondays
and Thursdays at 8 p M; departs Tuesdays
and Fridays, at Tam.
Mdftin's Creek, via 18h Fiat: Ueekly; a,rires
Satardau at 6 p m; departs Friday, at tam.
Black OAK: Semi-weeklG arrires MondaW
and Fridays. at 6pm; departs Tuesdays and
Saturdays, at 7am. ...
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
EVENING SHADE.
Court Directory
SHARP COUNTY.

Circuit: Second Monday in February and
Adgust.!.. County: First Monday in January,
ApriI, july and October ..g.. Probate: First
Monday in February, May, August and No
rember .. ... I#
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
RedemptiOH Notice.

Redeemed, by w. T. Darnel, jr., January
10TH, 1880, the ne fri or of NV fri Or, 9 hf OF
sw or of NV or, and NV or of NV or, all In
sec. 5, township 10 north, range west for
s12.32 This Jan. 29th, 1880.
26-3 r.. J. Davidson, Clerk!
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19
Official Directory.
DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT.

Congressman, fourth district. .....T N Guhter
State Senator, second district. .J B Judkins
Circuit Judge, third circuit. ......; II PooeH
Prosecuting Atty. third cir -. Charles Coffin
Sharp County record., 1880-02-19

Blank notes, mortgages and warranty
deeds for sale at the RECORD Office, a..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
Tickets.

Through tickets to all the important points
in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois
Minnesota, Iowa, Nj ssouri, Arkansas, KANSAS,
Nebraska Colorado Texas and California, and
Utah, Dakotah, and Washington Territories,
sold by theundersigned at bottom rates, EX-
cursions monthly. All inquiries by mail
promptly answered.
GEO. II. EMERSON, Agent,
2Sly lancaster \ IT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

\ quiet, pretty wedding took place
in the Mt. Pleasant Unitarian church
in Boston Mass, Tuesday afternoon
February cath, whom Miss Hannah A.,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Augustus Morse, was united in mar
riage with Mr.. Milo d. Cummings, a
young and promising teacher at Peter
silea's music school son of IIezekiah
Cummings, and formerly from Lunen-
burgh, VT, Previous to and during
the ceremony several selections We're
finely played at the organ, where Miss
Cohb IF Fitchburg presided At a
few minutes after four the Bridal party
entered in the following order; Master
Fred Morse, nephew of the bride, and
Master Fred Deane, carrying dainty
punches of heliotrope and forget-me-
nots then came the groom leaning
upon the arm Of Mr.. Walter Frost
head usher; the bride upon the arm Of
her father Little Agnes Snow, one of
the brides pupils, bearing the brides
boquets. qnd Mr.. A. NJ. Bell, a well
known singer, and mr.. j.. G. l., SAM
born, ushers At the chancel they
were met by Rev. Vim. II. Cook Of
Ashburnham. The Episcopal form
was used impressively, the soft, sub
dued tones of the organ adding to the
effect. The bride wore q stylish dress
of seal brown silk and satin en- train,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

The indorsement OF Senator Ed
inds By the stalwart Republicans Of
4rmQnt Is especially gratifying here
those who reeognize in the party
Atne Of Republican truth and prin-
pig, tot a mere partisan sound. The
o. Nhe articles of belief in the Re
".iean creed Lqa been a steadfaSt
'-'''ehee in the Intelligence and in
~, 10y OF the loyal North, and il is ey-
-. 80 mat in Vermont that creed has
's,s oeen forgotten. The calm voices
=, ,,' .''',ao'n and Of patriotism have NOT
~, N0S' IN a storm OF partisarssbopts
,na 9 name has been presented faT TN tl,s
''S' oiiiee In the gilt Of the noo,,Io
mostly Of confidence, affection and
Import The Election of senntor rI
nunds would be a death blow 10 s,,h
dies corruption and jobs durinp bis
administration, and mercenarv ,,',,;t;
ians wonld be forced to occupy bocI,
eats -Nashi@gtoa Correspondence Of M
}0st0a Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

The Vermont RcEntleans IN Con
vcotion at Montpelier last week
nominated Ex-Governor Smith, Hon.
Frederick Billings, ex-governor
Stewart and Colonel Hooker as dele
Gates 10 the National RepublieanCon-
ycntion 10 be held at Chicago. These
nominees make Edmunds tirst choice,
and then support the next best man
The following is the resolution pre-
scnting Senator Edmunds to the
country as the candidate Of Yer
mont, adopted at the convention at
Montpelier:
The Republicans Of Vermont present
20 the Republicans Of the country Geo
r. Edmunds asa suitable person TO hc
made candidate ofthe Republican par
fv for next President. We do this, not
wholly or chiefly from our state pride
in man whose public service has been
30 honorable to the puoptr1- twtrorrr ne
ltas represented, but because his pure
life, his eminent ability, his valuable
public service and his uniiinching Re-
pnbliclnisn have marked him by q
highertitle than the accident Of birth
place or residence as a person fttto DO
President OF the United States. Him
self n representative of what the Re
publican party ought TO hold as Its
most precious possesSion--an nnwav-
ering fidelity to the principles upon
which the party was built and has won
its great reputation and Of the great
intellectual power and moral sense
snd courage through which alone i
can preserve what it & wQrthiIy
achievcd-his candidacy would be of
itself d declaration of principles and
the sign Of success. .'' ~
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
WHAT TIE L. S. HAVE AC-
" CQNPLISHED SINCE THE
WAR. '>-- -'''

What has been accomplishing by
the United States since the close Of
their terrible destructive Intestine
war? While they have had to bear
the loss of 100000 Of the working
men ct their population, the loss Of
q vast amount of labor BY making
frcemcn of their slaves, aud the
waste and loss of thousands Of mil
Mons Of dollars worth of property
and money by that strife, they have
made good the waste and losses, and
aunihilated their effects. They have
increased the agricultural and other
industries Of the country TO such an
e&tent that thair exports show an IN
crease over the imports Of $779,970,
2l2 in the last five years, and in the
single year just past Of $780,, sos, 1908,
state Of profit able trade not read
OF IN tho commercial history Of any
other nation. They have built up
manufacturing industries capable Of
supplying their own people and plac-
ing them i'll position to compete
with the most advanced manufact,tr-
ing nations, in the IN arkets Of the
world.
Tho have restored their paper cur.
rcncy, which was drug amongst
themselves few years ago at a hun
dred and fifty per cent. discount, to
par with gold, and their six per
cent. bonds, which they were forced
- sacrifice 1T one-half their face
value, arc now reduced to four per
cent. at which nate they are sought
after by their own and foreign inves-
tors at a premium Of four and half
per cent. They have reduced their
var debt by many hundreds Of mil
lions of dollars, and have purchased
back all but some two hundred mil
lions of dollars worth of their bonds
held by foreign countries, the inter.
est on the latter amount only boing
now payable abroad. They have es-
tablished specie payments, aud have
cash in the Treasury amounting to
$420,787,45S; and all this, too, at a
time when the industries Of all other
commercial countries hayc remained
in a state Of utter prostratiQn, and
bankruptcy has been the order Of
the day.! These are the people We
want to trade with. "
The above is taken from month,
" review published at Montreal, de
voted to Canadian emancipation
and commercial union with the Unit.
ed States. 1t is a neatly printed
and ably edited magazine and We
wish for its QHterprisipg nrQprietQrs
abundant success. Terms 81 pei
annum, single copy 10 cents. Send
for specimen copy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

and at her throat the bridal jassamine
and roses. A pretty hat Of satin TO
match the dress was trimmed Slth
ostrich tips and roses. Immediately
after the ceremony, Air. and Mrs. Cum
mings rode TO the residence OF the
bri1cgroom's uncle. Mr. NJ. 5. Burr.
1873 West Canton street, where they
will remain several days. They were
the recipients OF Numerous valuable
remembrances Pom theirmany friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05
Published by request.

uDiiouSo W iEluEot.
Come Friday night to Temperance Hall,
And spend an honr,or two,
Tohear the tnlc, the speakers call,
The crimes that Rum, does do.
The picture sad by Guilmctt drawn,
Of poverty, and poor,
A being once, but left forlorn,
Wandering from his 38qr.
OF deeds of shame, and blood stained hands,
And crimes, on none, can dwell.
A mothers moan, her child is gone,
There's Gouys, he do tell.
The work, that rum has often done,
p Coffey, will relate,
And beg that all, the glass will shun,
And avoid the fallen state.
Renell does call loud for the law,
That 1t should be enforced;
And save from harm some luckless one
Running against the post.
And Flaherty's voice is firm and fierce
On those who their duty shun.
His dagger's sharp,it some viii pierce
Unless there IS No rum.
Be firm and true, unto your cause
And fight the battle on,
n the Doctors CHEEKY word,
For every little one
Tho choir do play from tho stage
Thcirmusic grand and sweet;
1t swells the llart, Of everyagc,
And cheers the lone, and weak,
Come to the Halt then Friday might,
And throw the banner forth
For the temperance cause all claim Is right
Though few, do know it's worth,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

Senator Edmunds should have the
credit of saving the Treasury $1,000,
600 when he practically defeated the
bill to pay nineteen StGtes an old
claim for a portion IF The land Sold
within their limits by the United States.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-03-05

G. n easily made by store Keepers, School
tDO Teachers, Pedlnrs-or Farmers ~ a safe
and information, enclosing 8 cent stamp, G.. L.
Danforth, Concord n. II. 5-S"
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-10-06
81 Acknowledge the Corn"

This is the origin of the phrase II
acknowledge the corn" In 1928 Mr..
Stewart, member of Congress, said in
a speech that Ohio, Kentucky and In
diana sent their haystacks, corntields
and fodder to New York and Philadel-
phia for sale.
Mr.. Wickliffe, of Kentucky, called
him to order, declaring that those States
did not send haystacks or cornields to
New York for sale.
"Well, what do you sendP" asked
Stewart.
"Why, horses, mules, cattle and
hogs"
"Well, what makes your horses,
mules, cattle and hogss You feed one
hundred dollars worth of hay to horse.
You Just animate and get upon the.top
of your haystack and ride off to market.
How is it with your cattleP You make
one OF them carry fifty dollars worth of
hay OF grass to the Eastern market
How much corn does it take, at thirty
three cents bushel, to fatten hog?"
"Why, thirty bushels"
"Then you put thirty bushes into the
shape of hog and make it walk off to
the Eastern market"
Then Mr.. Wickliffe jumped up and
said: "Mr. Speaker, / acknowledge the
corn.n
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-10-06
The Butter Bird.

Hum mboldt, in his "Travels in South
America" records a visit to Caripe,
where is the cavern of the Gaucharo
bird, and our knowledge of this wonder
is derived from his most interesting mar.
rative. Among the natives in the coun-
try around this cavern is celebrated for
its great size, for the mysterious birds
which haunt its inmost recesses, for the
river which flows from it, and for the
superstitious belief that in its gloomy
depths is the abode of the spirits of
their departed ancestors. The name
which it bears signifies 'the mine OF
fat" because from the young of the
birds which inhabit it an immense
quantity of fat is annually obtained.
These birds are about the size OF our
common fowl, with wings which ex-
pand to three feet and half. All day
loLg they dwell in the cavern, and, like
our owls, only come forth at night.
They subsist entirely on fruits, and
have very powerful beaks. which are
necessary to crack the tough nuts and
reeds which form part of their food.