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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
toFFIctAL.1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT
 TO THE CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS

No. 1.-Joint Resolution, proposing an Amend ment to the Constitution of the state.
 Resoioed 6v the House of Representations of IA. General Assembly of the State oT rkdnsds Ia sna jority ofdH the nen6ers oT edch Honse d9rsesng therefo).
 That the following Article shall be proposed as an Amendment to the Constitution of tho State of Arkansas, which when agreed to bya majority of all the members elected to eact house and adopted by majority ofthe clcctoi of the State voting at the next general election for Senators and representatives. shall become 8 part of the said Constitution, namely:
 ARTICLE XX. The General Assembly shall have no power to levy any taxor make any ap- populations to pay either the principal or in- terest or any part thereof of any of the follow ing bonds of the State, to-wit: Bonds issued under an act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas entitled "An Act to Provide for the Funding of the public debt of the State" from four hundred and ninety-ono to eighteen hundred and sixty inclusive, being the .Fund- ing Bonds' delivered to F. w. Caper, and some- times called .sHolford Bonds," or bonds known as railroad aid bonds, issued under act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas entitled An Act to aid in the construction of railroads approved July 2i, A. D 1888, or bonds called "Leyee Bonds," being bonds issued nn- der an act of the General Assembly of the Stato 10 Arkansas entitled "An Act providing for the building and repairing the public lcvees of the public levees of the State and foi other pur- poses' approved March l6 A. D. 1889, and the supplements act thereto approved April 12 1869 and the act entitled "An Act to amend an act entitled iAn Act providing for the building and repairing of the public fevees Of this stateH approved March B. A. D. 1871, and any law pro- yiding for any such tax or appropriation shall Do null and void.
 Took effect April $, 1s7o.1
 The foregoing is . true copy of the original roll on 1e in my office.
 Witness my ofiicial signiture and seal of lSeal.l office this the 3d day of Feb. A. D. 1858.
 - (signed) JACOB FRoLIcH,
 Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
Tribute of Respect.

Whereas, it pleased the all-wlse Gov ernor of the universe to, on the 10th of June, 1880, remove from our midst our beloved J. c. Burris, J. W. of Poe Lodge No. 1S2, F. & A. M., and where as this lodge wishes to give expression of the loss sustained thereby:
 Ist. Resolved that we bow In hum- ble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things we'll.
 2nd. That we deeply sympathize with the orphan children under their bereavement,
 Sd. That by this dispensation of Providence the lodge has sustained an irreparable loss. the church useful member, and tho community in which Bro. Burris lived an upright citizen. 4th. That the brethren wear the usual Badge of mourning 30 days. 9th. That copy of this be forward cd to the Rnssellville DEMOCRAT, and also to the Atkins News for publication.
 JOHN A. CoNLEY.
 JOHN L.tGRIFFIN.
 VIM. BLANKINsHP.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

 putting tho new party on the defensive, created much merriment among the democrats. On motion to adjourn members voted aye and the greenback convention Of Pope county closed it's labors.
 "A RUN UNPARELELLED.- New brands of goods frequently have great runs for a brief time, but generally they "let down.; such however Is not the case with the celebrated Blue Rib bon Whiskey. It is having run every where unparelelled, and the longer 1t is used the more popular 1t becomes. It is always kept up to q standard of purity and excellence which makes it favorite with all. Remeraber you can always get the genuine Blue Rib bon at w. o. ROGERS. At the shooting match at Van Btu ren Tuesday, Vaa Buren and Ozark carried off the two highest prizes, and Dardanelle the lowest--the ornamented goose.
 MT. D. P. West sends us cotton blooms taken from his crop of Borneo cotton on the 18th inst.
 The A. I. U. pupils arrived homo yesterday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
LOCAL NEWS.

Wheat threshing is in order.
 The dainty whortleberry is on the market.
 If you love ice-ccld beer Rogers can serve you.
 The census enumerator has not yet visited our town.
 Miss Annie Hite, of Clarksvills, is visiting in town.
 Orchards are resplendendent with luscious fruitage.
 Mir. Jno. W. Rushing, of Potts station, was in town Tuesday.
 Delicious ice-cold soda water at Webb & Co.'S. Try it.
 -one-half crop is the average of the wheat crop in this county.
 Capt. James M. HarKey got back Monday from his St. Louis trip.
 MT. S. A. Buck started for an over- land trip to Silver City last Monday. -Col. George E. Howell returned from Hot Springs and Silver City last Tuesday. Mir. T. s. Young, one of Dover's most promising young men. was in town Saturday.
 MT. "Doc" Shinn informs us that he had cotton blooms on his place on the sth inst. Pretty early.
 Not in years have our farming friends worn more smiling faces than now. Good crop prospects the cause. Mi. Win Erwin is home again from visit to Eureka Springs. Will is not an enthusiastic admirer Of Eureka. A large and handsome map of the new survey of Russllyille has been framed and hung up in the council chamber.
 Ground has been broken on the corne' of Jefferson and David streets for thS erection of the masonic build ing anl city hall.
 Mir D. NJ. Mourning, prominent merchant of Atkins, and member of the county central committee, was in town Saturday.
 -Messrs James A. Moseley and Der " herroa Went up to Van Buren Mon day to oompete for the prizes at the shooting match Tuesday,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
OFFIoK OF SECRETARY

OF STATE OF ARKANsAs. ' In conformity with tho requirements of tho act of the General Assembly of Arkansas, entt- tled sAn Act to regulate the mode of proposing and voting upon amendments to the .Constitu- tion of the State of Arkansas,' approved April 2, 1879, hereby give notice to the electors in this state, that at the next general election for Senators and Representatiyes,' to be held in this State, to- wit: On the 9th day of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkansae, will be "submitted to the electors of the State for approval or rejection:' and that each eleo- tor on depositing his ballot at such electionshan vote for or against said damendment;' and that each elector in voting upon sand amendment is required by law to have "written or printed on his ballot; the words If in favor Of it's ado2- tion, "For Amendment No. l." or. if against its adoption "A gainst No. Amendment.'
 Witness my official signature and seal lSEAL1 of office, this Ed day of Feb A. D. is60
 (Signed) JACOB FR0LICH,
 Sept. 9l Secretary of State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
r A. NORRIS, PRACTICAL SILVERSMITH,
 AND
 GU SMIT II, RUSSELLVILLE, ,...,..........ARk. Sewing Machines Repaired.
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I will make application to the probate court of Pope county, Arkansas, at the July term thereof 1880, for an order to sell the following described real estate, be- longing to James Thomas, minor, situated in said county and state to-wit: : West ls of 5. E. 14 section 30, town ship 6 N., range 10 west. N. w. A of N. E. "a sec. 3l. township 6 N., Range 10 west. N. E. A N. W. A sec. 3l township N., range l9 west, also IS 42-l00 acres on the east side of the N. W. fractional quarter of N. W. 14 of sec. 3l, township 6 N range l9 west.
 II. D. BROWN, Gdn. of
 James l.. Thomas, minor. Burney & Wood Atty's for petitioner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
Proceedings of the Greenback
 Convention.
RUssELLvILLE, June 12th, 1880.

RUssELLvILLE, June 18th, 1880. Convention met at D. m. and was called to order by Dr. G. w. Harkey. pr. Harkey was then elected Chair man and delivered short address on the objects and aims of the National Greenback party and the necessity of it's existence and success.
 On motion Col. c. E. Tobey and Dr. c. W. Harkey were elected delegates to the National Gresnbacku Convention yto be held at Little Rock June the IT, and instructed to cast their votes for Col. A. H. Garland of Prescott for Governor. On motion the convention adjourned.
 G. W. HARKEY, Pres. J. T. WHARTON, Sec.
 The proceedings as above printed are just as they were handed us for publi- cation.
 In commenting upon them we have no other motive than to point out some inaccuracies which have unaccountably cIept into the report.
 In the first place but one delegate was elected and that one was c. E. Tobey.
 In the second place the delegate elect was not sent to the National Greenback convention. for that was held at Chicago several days prior to the con- vention of which the above purports to be report.
 In the third place, the delegate elect was not instructed to cast his vote for Col. A. II. Garland, of Prescott, Ark, for Governor.
 The fact is no instructions were given at all, and moreover Col. A. II. Gar land is now in Washington City and is not candidate for Governor.
 These corrections made and the re- port as above is in the main correct.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that applica- ton will be made at the next July term of the Pope county court for the appointment of reviewers to locate a new county road, as follows; Com mencing at tine Pope and Johnson Co. line, near Bailey & Strong's mill, thence to Big Piney creek at the Brown ford, thence to J. $. Linzey's premises going up the Linzey hill north of Bill Smith's old place, thence to Brooks, thence to Illinois Bayou ford near the Scott farm. JAMES 5. LINzEY
 and others.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
FOR ASSESSOR.

In the proper column of to-days pa. per appears the announcement of Capt, P. M. Austin, of Griffin township, fol the office of assessor of Pope county subject to the action sf the primary election. Capt. Austin is a gentleman well and favOrably known throughout Pope county. and is well qualified to discharge the duties of the office tc which he aspires. Should he become the candidate of the party. he will be elected and the office will be most wor- thily filled.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I will make application to the probate court of Pope county, Arkansas, at the July term thereof, 1880, for an order to sell the following real estate, belonging to the estate of Frank Tbatch, decd, to- wit: Pt of lot 5, block l., in J. NJ. Sninn's addition to Russellville. For the purpose of paying the debts of said estate. there not being personal prop erty sufficient to pay said debts.
 J. E. ERWIN, Adm'r
 of estate of Frank Thach, decd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
A Romantic Incident.

When the excursion train bearing the Arkansas editors to Washington arrived at Black Fish station on the M. & L. R. R. R., it was boarded by pair of runaway lovers, who proposed to take their honeymoon in company with the travelling editors. The pair proved to be MT. R. c. Bradnsld, editor of the Forest City Courier. .and Mrs. Bradfield (nee Miss Gertrude Gullett). Unyield- ing parents had forced them to take matters in their own hands with res- ut as above. They were received by the excursionists with royal welcome, and after the first greetings were over, the following resolutions were prepar- ed, read and adopted amidst the great est hilarity:
 Whereas, In the language of holy writ, ''lt is not good for man to live alone" and,
 Whereas, every editor is, by nature, short just one rib; and,
 Whereas, it requires no ordinary courage, in these days, to undertake to Hove, cherish and obey" and pay dry goods bills for young woman of the period; therefore be it by the Arkan- saw press association, in mob meeting assembled,
 Resolved, that we heartily and gig zardly congratulate our worthy Bro. R.G .Bradfield, of the Forest City Cour- Ter, on having CD, determined to ego 1t alone" no longer; (21, on first having t,sc 1aG Gnfa h,x securing that one lacking "rib;" (D, on having screwed his courage to the sticking point as to taking the afore- mentioned vows, and undertaking the aforesaid contracts in the way of dry goods, etcetera; and.
 Resolved, further, that we wish him and his fair young bride long, pros. porous and happy life, with numerous revised and improved editions, and that, when death has locked up their forms in his cold embrace, they may appear in complete new dress in a higher and holier sanctum where no devil ever intrudes, and no yells of ''copy" eyer startles the angelic throng {; and,
 Resolved, lastly, that his wife may use . soft broom handle, when she has occasion lovingly to caress his head with such an instrument of conjugal discipline.
 F. DoNAN,
 W. A. WEBER,
 J. K. BATrENFIELD,
 K. w. LEE,
 l.. MINOR, County. Covered with confusion and embar- rassment for moment, MT. Bradfisld recovered, and rising to his feet repli- cd.
 thank you gentlemen of the press association for your kind words, and venture to say of what know of Mrs. Bradfield, that if she has occasion to use the broom-stick it will be done judic- iously.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

wears authorized to announce J. B. ERWIN, A candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk at the next ensuing election. subject to Demo- cratic convention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce W. J. REY- NOLDS, of Wilson township, candidate for Circnjt Clerk at the next ensuing election. subject to a Democratic convention or prima- " election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

ATLANTA, RICHMOND, LYNCHBURG, HUNTSVILLE, DECATUR, Montgomery, selma, Grenada, CANTON, JACKSON. MISS, and all principal points in the Southeast.
 AND VIA MEMAHIS TO LOUISVILLE, CINCINNATI, PITTsBURG, WASIilNGToS, w PHILADELPHIA,NEW YORK, BOSTON, and all principal Northern and Eastern Citiesi
 Connecticut made st MEMPHIS with trains on MEMPHIS & CHARLEETON Louisville, Nashville and Great Southern, Mississippi & Tennessee, And PkDUoAH AND MEMPHIS RAIL- ROADS. ONLY DIRECT ROUTE to the Csie- brated Springs of VIRotNiA. Through Tick cts on sale 10 all points at ARGEkTA X LIT TILE ROCK. RUDOLPH FINK,
 M. SHAY, General Manager
 General Passenger and Iiexet Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce HON. JoR- oIS E. CRAyESs, Of Johnson County, a candi- date for reelection as Representative of the Third Congressional District of Ark. in the Congress of the United states; subject to the Third District Democratic Congressional Con- ra
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
THE CAMPAIGN DEMOCRAT.

We will send this paper from now till the close of the campaign for 60 cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

Your cough is relieved, and a good nights rest is certain, after dose of AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
For Surveyor:

We are authorized to announce JAMES PoTTs candidate for re election to the office of Sur yeyor for Pope County, at the ensuing election Subject to tho primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce J. W. SuGd, o, Noroland township, a candidate to represent Pope county in the next general assembly, sub fact to the primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
For Sheriff:

We are authorized to announce R. B. HoGlss A candidate for re election to the office Of Sher- ia of Pope County, at the next ensuing elect ion, Subject to Democratic convention or primary election.
 We arc authorized to announce W. M. FEEL yR candidate for election to the office of Sher- in at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

Through bills Of lading given for Cotton from Ft. smith, Van Buren, Ozark, Clarksyille, RusseliviIe and all points on the road to New York, Boston, Providence, Philadel phia, St.. Lauis, Memphis, New Orleans, Ac. Rates low, and transportation rapid.
 THEO. HARTMAN. supt. r. J. BESKkTr. General Ticket Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
For Circuit Clerk:

We are authorized to announce ALvA RUS SELL, of Illinois township, X candidate for the oficc of Circuit Clerk of Pope County, at the next ensuing election. Subject to a Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We arc aut horized to announce F. J. ROL- LOW, of Dover tow nship, candidate for As scssor at the next ensuing election. subject to . Democratic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

Going &est-Lve Russsllville l2:5o, a. m. Going East-Lve Russellyille, 2:25, p.m. To St. Louis 23 hours To Memphis 12 hours.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
For Tax Assessor:

Weare authorized to announce W. A. BAKER, of Clark township, a candidate for the oflce of Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to g Democratic convention or primary elec- tiou.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce W. c. REIN rROw of Illinois township, . candidate for Assessor at the next ensuing election. Subject to Democratic convention or primary election
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce II. GLAZE HOWELL, candidate to represent Pope Coun- ty in the lower house of the next general as- sombly, subject to the action of the primary election, or a convention, of the democratic marty, should either be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce MATT MAN LY candidate for Tax Assessor at the next ensuing election, subject to a convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
LITTLE ROCK { FORT SMITH RAILWAY.

On and after MONDAY March 22, 1880, trains on this road will run every day, Sundays ex- cepted, as follows:
 PASSENGER & EXPRESS.
 GOING WEST
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce WI. M. OATS, of Illinois Township, a candidate for Assessor at the next ensuing cler tion, subject to democratic primary election or convention
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce W. II. RUSH. ING candidate for Tax Assessor at the next ensuing election, subject to primary election or convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce F. C. FALLS | candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Pope County. subject democrat ic convention or primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

weare authorized 10 announce E. l.. Mo- CRlCKEs, of Liberty Township, a candidate to represent Pope County in the lower house iof the next general assembly, subject to the ac- tiou of the primary election, or . convention of the democratic party, should one be held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17

We are authorized to announce D. c. BROWN q candidate for the office of Assessor of Pope county at the next ensuing election, subject to the action of the primary election.
 We arc authorized to anounce F. M. AUSTIN. of Griffin township, candidate for the office of Assessor at tho next ensuing election. Subject to the primary election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-17


 to cali at this factory for Flows, Horse shoeing &c.
 Last Saturday a man named Bell, suspected of being implicated in the Clarksville robbery, was arrested at Morrilton by Col. Hill, of ClarksviIle, and Arthur Erwin, of Russellville. While enroute to this place in wagon the prisoner leaped to the ground and made bold strike for liberty and al- though shot at several times by Mess. Hill and Erwin, made good his escape. It is not known that any of the shots fired at him took effect.
 The county convention of the greenback party of Pope county, met in this place last Saturday, according to appointment, and dispatched the business for which 1t was called. Nu- merically speaking the convention was not success. The shortness of the party was excuse sufficient for the lengthy address of the party's cham pion, Dr. G. W. Harkey, and which was the most striking feature of the CO., casion. We were not present at the organization of the convention, but learn that Dr, Harkey was made chair man ,and ]. T. Wharton secretary. Mir. c. K. Tobey was elected delegate to the State convention by vote Of five. Mir. = Ssppington. we'll Informed citizen of our county, arose and made some very emphatic declarations con corning the obvious aims and objects of the greenback party, and aside from
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-10-12
THE LEssEps CANAL.

Notwithstanding the positive statement
few days ago to the effect that a syndi-
cate had been formed for the construction
of the interoceanic canal project of NJ.
Lesseps, subsequent reports from Europe
appear to cast grave doubts upon the truth
of the account. 1t must be confessed that
the Misrepresentation regarding this en-
terprise have been SO gross and frequent as
to justify the sharpest suspicion whenever
it is mentioned now. NJ. Lesseps has in
fact SO needlessly falsifed facts as to give
himself the air OF an interruptions charla-
tan, and as important undertakings, in
volving hundreds OF millions OF dollars, are
not usually launched with such accessories
of falsehood, the world has naturally
become doubtful of whatever is reported in
this connection. Perhaps it will be time
enough to believe in the reality of the
alleged syndicate when the canal is actu.
ally commenced.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-10-12
pULcIqNo ONCE MORE.

1t is reported that the Porte has at last
made up its mind to surrender Dulcigno,
but why it should have done go is by no
means apparent. In fact it looks as
though very little more tenacity at this
juncture would have completed the
triumph OF the Sultan and the confusion OF
the Powers, for it had become evident that
there was no possibility of securing
sufficient concert among them to effect
anything, and in fact the dispersion of the
feet had already been predicted. II there
fore tie Sultan has collapsed at the
eleventh hour, it must be concluded that
the ambassadors of the Powers brought
arguments to bear upon him which had
more effect than q naval demonstration.
He is said to have declared that he would
rather abdicate than surrender Dulcigno,
not twenty-four hours ago, and now the
surrender is reported. Truly has it been
said that nothing occurs but the unex-
pected.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-10-12
ANOTHER aAp PROPOSITION.

At the shipping Convention resolution
was adopted demanding the abolition of
the Office of United States Commissioner,
and that "ship owners and captains be
"left free to employ officers and men to
"man their ships, and to pay them off
without interference from any Govern
"ment official" This is a bad proposition,
and against public policy. Ship owners
and captains cannot be trusted to manage
the relations referred to, and that is why
they are interfered with. The Govern.
ment has been compelled to supervise the
shipping and paying off of SEE because
it was found that the latter We're habitually
abused and cheated. They need protec-
ton on shore, and the United States Com
missioners fill most necessary and indis-
pensable Offices. We trust that the repre-
sensations of the Convention will meet with
no attention at the hands of Congress.