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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

until September, 1880. My psrsnta names-are Charley and Ruth Camp bell; my father is dead. my mother lives in Pope county Arkansas. I came to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in September, 1880. hired to Mir. J. B. Hsllum sometime h Septem Der, 1880. after my arrival at Enrska Springs, to dig well on lot No. s in PesbIss Addition. I began the work and found the gravel very hard and solid; when l commenced the work was not ia good health. l continued at the digging of the well until the 1st day of Oct, 1880, and Tn the afternoon of that day about 4 o'clock, my pick struck an object that excited my curiosity. picked the clay, and dirt and rock from on and around the object and struck 1t again with the pick when . portion of the clay or dirt sticking to the object gave way and revealed to me the leg of child as supposed. It so scared me that I left the work and called to my assistance Mir. J. w. Rosenbalm, J. c. Holmss, and J. F. Fuller, who assisted me in getting the object or child as thought 1t was, out of the well. Mir. Holnes took the hatchet then and struck 1t and portion of the dirt or clay, that appeared to be hard gave way and revealed the head and neck of . child petrified. I have had the ob- ject or petrifaction in my possession ever since and state that as it ap- pears today so was its appearance when the case surrounding it was taken of.
 My age is 25 years; I can read and write; never have been out Of the state of Arkansas in my life. l refer to Tobc McCracken, merchant Scottville, Pope county, Ark; Ben Young, farmer, Scottville, Pope Co.,, Ark, Uriah Johnson, druggist, Do yer, Pope Go. Ark, and John Halle, Dover, Pope Co, Ark. refer to the above gentlemen as 10 my stand ing and veraeity in Pope Co.,, Ark.
 assert that first discovered the petrifaction, and that it was found in the well began to dig for J. B. Halle; and that this was Tn Eureka Springs, Carol Co.,, Ark, on the 1st day of Oct. 1880. The object or petrifaction was discovered about 34 or feet below the surface of the earth. T. H. CAMPBELL. Subscribed and sworn to be-
 Seal fore me this 9th day of Oct ober, 1880. H. GLITscH, Notary Public. It will be seen that MT. Campbell has become quite famous by reason of his discovery, and quite likely will realize handsome sum of mon. ey from it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

There will be no exciting polit- teal questions before the next legis- lature, and that body will be free to devote it's entire attention to legisla. ton sffecting the direct interests oi the people. The insane asylum measure, the revision of the present revenue law, a system of more equi table assessment of personal and realty, and the settlement of the state debt, are matters that should receive early and oonsiderate atten- tion.--Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
THE EUREKA.BABY.

Several weeks ago ws noted in these columns the discovery of a petrifsd Indian baby at Eureka Springs, by former resident sf this county. Since then the discovery h as attracted widespread attention from the visitors at the springs, and lately body of scientific gentlemen made . minute examination of the great curiosity. Below we reproduce an editorial from the Eureka Herald on tho subject:
 During the past week a large number of scientific men have exam ined the Eureka baby and there are many points of peculiar interest dis closed by these examinations. The remarkable perfection of the form is . wonder to all intelligent observers IT it bs . petrifaction, its Preserva- ton IS the most perfect of any known specimen ys. scali, in this or ths oid world, and if it be an an cient idol, the perfection of the sculpture is no less wonderful. The omposition enclosing 1t as found. seems to be composed of blue clay, charcoal and chalk or lime, and has very pleasant edor, which n no doubt from fragrant herbs, used in the composition. lift be Hindoo god, as heretofore suggested, it's an tiquity is far anterior to the dawn Of history, and may open to the world volume that has been sealed through unknown periods Of the past. What a field for investigation and food for thought. Can 1t be that the great Architect and Ruler of'the Universe. in His unbounded wisdom, has laid this relic away in the archives of the earth to slumber in uRdisturbed repose through cycles of the untold ages, to come forth in the fullnsss of time and reveal to this generation the anwritten histo- " of this glebe, toward which science has struggled since the birth of lettsrs2 Can 1t be we have found the missing volume that completes the history sf the old world and the new? Can It be we have before our eyes the indisputable proof of pre- Adamic gsnsrationsy oh, yes! there are untold volumes of earths history wrapped in the silent rsposs of this beautiful object, that carries the mind back, back, back through the eternity of tue past
 There being some doubts about the discovery of the cunosity, 8 number of dspositions were taken at the springs, and among them ws find the following made by the dis. covsrsr. T. H. Campbell;
 STATE or ARKANSAS
 CIrY or EUREKA STRINGS, m.
 X CoUSTr or CARROLL.
 My name is T. II Campbell; | was born in Pope county, Arksnsss. in the year 1855; lived in Pope county
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
LAND sALr.

Notice is hereby given thst hy virtue of an order uf the probats court of Pope csunty, made xa the October term fss0. will on tho tskh day of December, ifzzg. daring the hours prescribed for insiieia sales. offer te the high esf bidder st pnblic sale. the pre- smises. the following dwseribeatracts of land. IyinE in the county of Pope. and state of Arkansas. to- wit i: W4sE k section 0 towHshtps range Is " ; NWA NE4 sec u township N range I9 M Skk ksW sec sI townshlp6 range i9 " and fs A acres on the east side Of the NV frae . tionai quarter Of NV \ of section si. township of forty acres each, except the f6.f2 acres which will be cold with she 70 acres joining Tsrms of sase to be in three equal payments on | credit of six moashs. one year and two years. Purchaser ta give note and security for pur- chase money. and . lien retained on land to secure the payment of the same. All the pay ments te draw interest at ten per cent. from sale. untii paid. If. D. BROWN,
 Guardian of James Thomas-
 c. \. Bensny. Attorney.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

Petitions are in circulation throughout Illinois asking the legis- lature of that state to abolish the grand jury system. This is another attempt to tamper with existing in. stitutions. No system can be de. vised which will obviats the objsc. tions which are now urged against the present mode of inquirins into crime. It is an innovation that will be productive of DO good.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
Free Common Schools.
ESSAY READ AT TEACHERS INSTITUTE AT GRAVEL HILL, JULY 30, 1880,
 BY SUE NJ. GIBSON.

Free common schools, or common schools, are designations applied to schools established for the free ele; mentary education of all children in community, the support of such schools, either wholly or in part by the state. Presuppose that it is foI the general interest of every eommu
 nifty % promote the diffusion of edu cation among all classes. In ancient times, this principle was recognized by free or democratic states. Sparta based her safety and prosperity upon the proper education of every child in the community; and Athens had public schools for all classes of heI free citizens. It was, however, re served for modern times. and for the free states of the American union to carry out this principle to the fullest extent; providing gratuitous educa- tion of every grade for all classes, making common schools not chari.A- ble institutions, but seminaries Sn which the children of the rich. and poor might meet together n com. mon and share alike Tn the blessings and advantages of education.
 Free schools, so-called, that is, schools for the gratuitous instruc- ton of poor children, caa be traced back to the early ages of the Chris tian church. Convent schools con nected with the monasteries were the germs of the universities, and the endowments which tEese schools received from princes and prclates enabled :hem to afford an education to the children of tho indigent as we'll as those of the wealthy.
 The history of education in Eng
 land is subject Of vast importance and outreaches our limited space; however. we shall give few general events. It is well known that AL fred the Great did much for the spread of learning and for the Eng fish universities; and many of the grammar schools were founded in the middle ages. Carlisle school was established in the time of William Second; the Derby school about the year 1l60; Salisbury in 1919, and the Winchester school, the oldest of the SO called nine public schools, was established in 1887. These schools were generally con nected with cathedrals and monas- teries, their object was mainly to train either for the priesthood or for some lower service in the church. Speaking generally, the subjects of instructions were grammar and mu- sic. Many of these schools were recognized at the reformation. The most singular feature in the result of the inquiry was, that in many places, the endowments had come to be regarded and treated as private property; the schoolmaster often drew the income without having 2 single pupil, and many schoolmas- ters seemed to feel that the fewer scholars they had the more comfort able they would be. We shall only note few of the numerous examples which history furnishes: At Bos- worth the net school fund was f792 a year, the head master taught only three boRrslers and no others. The under. master attended when he wished. Thames had two masters,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

They do nothing by halves over at Harrison, as the following item from the Times will show:
 "The thermometer stood twenty four degrees below zero, and twelve inches of snow covered the ground Thursdsy morning"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

A great deal of time--which is sald to be money--can be saved if the members of the incoming legs- lature will thoroughly asquaint them selvss with parliamentary law, and the rules of debate before the meet ing ot the asssmbly.--L. R. Demo crst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The Little Rock commercial col lsgs, under the management of Prof Aaron Bales, is aH institution that should receive the cordial support of all Arkansans. Young men desiring thorough commercial education can not do better than attsnd Prof. Bales sehoo, at Little Rock. Write for circulars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

By the new ratio of represents tion there will be one representative in the national congress to one hundred and seventy thousand in. habitants.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

we have upwards of one hundred, and their tone is as pure as those of any state in tho land. The press is welding an enormous influence for good, and the citizens of the state can be nothing, if not proud of their state press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The official returns from every state in the union of the late Presi- dential election gives the following vote: Garfield, 4,439, 4I5; Hancock, 4,436,0l4; Weaver, 305,729; Dow, 9,644; scattering, l,793. Total vote, 9,l92,595. Garfield's plurality, 3,401.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
The book of estimates contai

The book of estimates contain ing the amount of appropriations re- quirsd for the public service during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1882, has been completed. The total amount estimated is 29s,202. .722. The appropriations for 1881 were, in the aggragats, $298, ,o55,097.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
Notice for Publication.

LAND oYrfcx AT DsepksKLLR, ARK.I
 November s, 1880. | Notice is hereby given that she following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make Anal proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the q. s. land office at Darda- neile, Ark. on she isth Of December, 1880. vix- Jehn N. Brown, homestead application No. lie names the following witnesses to prove his sontinaous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land. vix.:
 W C Eiiicon, J Malone. Caldwell, and Joseph Morris, all Of Berlin, Johnson O., Ark.
 T. N. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
-The majority in the state

--The majority in the state o1 New York for the republican electo ral ticket is 2l,033. It is highly probable that 3O,00O illegal votes were cast for it in the cities of New York, Brooklyn and Buffalo. Mr Garfield will owe his place to as stu pendeus . fraud a that which seated Mir. Hayes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

--California will cast five votes for Hancock and one for Garfield, and Indiana will cast fourteen for Gar field and one for Hancock. This is believed to be tho first time In our history that the electoral vote has been divided in any state.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The legislature meets on the 18th of January. The inauguration of Governor Churchill and other state officers will take place on the 17th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

In 1850 there were but nine publications in Arkansas. In 1860 the number had increased to thirty seven, and in 1870, in spite of the war, it showed fifty.six. In 1878 it was sixty-nine, and in 1879 the figures were eighty seven. To day
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

Railroads ars being built rapidly in this state--on paper. Charters are being filed with the secretary of state almost daily.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The president has ordered an other census taken in South Caroli- na. The two already taken have not been satisfactory.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
Notice for Publication.

LAND ofyfex AT DARDAsELLz, ARK..i
 November 9th, 1880. ! Notice is hereby given that the following. :. named settler has fled notice ef his intention 10 make nnsi proof in support of his claim and that said proof will De made before the Register aud Receiver of the q. s. land office at Darda- neiie. Arkansas, on the 18th uf December, via Rufus Brown, No. i3TsT for communication for the sw A of NE fri k, SW& of sE fri A aud NE s of sk fri A zee fp TNhsiw.
 He names the following witnesses to prove hts continuous residence upon, and eultiv alton ef. said land, vix.s
 James M. White. Calvin R. shinn, Andrew J. Petray, and L. J. rstray, sll Of London. Pope Co. Ark. T. A.GIBs0s. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

Tt is likely the two daily papers 1 Hot Springs will be consolidated. fIot Springs ought to support one paper crsditably.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

Judge Cypert rules that officers have no authority to carry weapons except when on actual duty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

Next Monday congress meets. This session will be watched with great interest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

TN JUSTICES COURT, HOLLY BEND
 1 Township. Pope County, Arkansas:
 C. G Guiton. Plaintiff. wA Warning Order.
 Jerry Falr. Defendant. The dsfendant. Jerry Fair. ls warned to ap-
 pear ia this conrt in thirty days to answer the complaint Of the plaintiff, (. c. Guiton.
 Nov. Q. fss0. ". H. FALLs, J. P.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The revised new testament will be issued next February.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

Mine ocean steamers are over due at New York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The British parliament has been summoned to meet on the 9th prox.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

THURSDAY xoRsNG......... DEC. 2, 1880
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02
MAINE.

The school system ot this colony when 1t became q distinct state in 1920, was the same as that of the parent state, Massachusetts. A gen. eral law was enacted by them in 1921.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

The first school opened in this city was a private English school conducted by Enoch Flower, in 1888. The society of friends established a public school in 1889. In 1776 . permanent free school s, stem was established.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

STATE or ARKANSAS.
 CIrY OF EUREKA STRINGS, ss. X CoUSTr or CARROLL.
 My name is T. II Campbell; was born in Pope county, Arkansas. in the year 1855, lived ia Pope county
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-12-02

It will be seen that Mir. Campbell has become quite famous by reason of his discovery, and quite likely will realize . handsome sum of mon ev from it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

Mr.. John Fislic whose lectures on Americas
Place in History" delivered in London, New
Yorl; and Boston, have created u decided sem
sation in literary circles, will deliver the first
lecture of tho course at the Congregational
church tonight. The subject of this lecture
is The Discovery of America aud Its Heroes
from Left Ericsson to Magellan" Tho second
of the four lectures composing the course will
be delivered tomorrow night, the third next
Wednesday night, and the last on the evening
of Saturday, tho 2lst instant.
Rev. Robert Collycr will lecture tonight at
All Souls church on "Clear Grit"
Mr.. Collyer locturod few nights ago at tho
Cooper Institute, Now York. on the same sub
ject, and tho Tribune, in abiding TO the lee
ture, said "'rhe Rev. Robert Collyer, of the
Church of tho Messiah, delivered his lecture
on Clear Grit in the great hall of the Cooper
Institute Saturday night The hall was
packed from the platform to tho doors. Mr..
Collyer is not the man TO deliver the Same loo
ture always in the same way after the manner
of the stereotyped lyceum speakers TriJiu C
readers will find the report of the bost portion
of the lecture upon Clear Grit which is
given elsewhere, now and vigorous, Mr..
Colyer seems thoroughly naturalized "a Il
New Yorker, and wears his new citizenship
easily" Tickets for the lecture can be OBJ.
tanned at MetZerotPs music store.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

While Coroner Patterson was at the Soldiers
Home yesterday morning, holding an inquest
over tho body of an old soldier named Little,
who had died suddenly the night previous OF
consumption, word was brought him that
another soldier had just committed suicide by
jumping from the roof Of the Home hospital.
The story was found to be true, the victim
being Jefferson Myers, aged sixty years, who
had complained recently of acute rheumatism.
He was seen shortly before his death in the
Homo hospital, going up something
unusual for him to attempt-and soon after
ward appeared on the edge of tho roof, just
under the Mansard addition. One or two
spectators called to him, when lie suddenly
totterel and fell off, striking head first on the
stone pavement. His skull WAS horribly frac-
tured, some of the pieces flying twenty feet
from where he struck. Death ensued Instantly,
as he did not move after his terrible fall. An
inquest was deemed unnecessary, and the re.
mains were taken in charge by the officials at
the Homo for interment.
This is the second case Of suicide at the
Home within The past year, both victims hav-
Ing selected jumping of the roof as means
Of ending Their lives.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

This institution, located on Thirteenth
street, between d and 4 northwest, is now in
hourshing condition. It's officers consist
Of president two Independents, recording
and corresponding secretaries, treasurer aud
librarian. The library is small yet, though
the books on hand are valuable and in excel
lent condition. Joseph Smallwood, G.. NJ A.
f., has charge, and is devoting all his energies
TO making the library Of service to the members
The business meeting Of the association is
held once II month with intervening gather.
mgs for social PURPOSES
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

He had on the same shoes that he wore on the
night Of the murder Exhibited 10 the Jury.
Clothes of the prisoners worn on the night OF the
murder were shown the witness.
lie recognized Pinn's shoes, but not the pants
and shirts. The coat shown as Queenan s.
he said was the one worn by Bedford
on Wednesday, he recognized Bcdtords hat
aud scarf The coat shown ms Bediords, he
said was. Plnn's lie recognized Bedords shoes;
he could not recognize the handkerchief In which
or not It was The stone picked up by Bedford on
thnt night.
Recommendation by Mr. Miller
lie thought Bedford had OH the pants now that
he wore that night Pinns shoes did not BUTTON
lPinns coat shOwnl lie recognized II as Pinn s
coat, and said that he wore II on the night of the
murder.
This concluded the examination of the wit
ness.
The court then adjourned until this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13
GEORa NTOmN MEmS.

Mr.. Vanderwcrg'5 tugboat Zeta which was
sunk several days ago near MI Leitch's wharf
is being raised. The damage to the boat will
be comparatively little. There seems to le
NO explanation Of the cause Of its sinking.
MI. NJ. F. Burroughs, brother Of Officer
Burroughs, who Is connected with tho Signal
Service aud has been stationed at Barnegat,
NJ j. for tho past nine months is making bis
Georgetown friends short visit. He viii
soon return to his post.
Tho Dunbarton-streot NJ Il. church gave
very pleasant sOoiRble and supper last evening
Quite largo number of persons were present,
and the receipts, consequently, satisfactory.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

The Grand Lodge Of the District Of Colum.
bia, Knights of Pythias met at thoir hall.
corner Ninth and ID streets, last night. Tho
report Of the Grand Chancellor was taken up
aud considered seridtim. The report shows
the order In healthy and prosperous cundi.
tion in the District. Without concluding the
consideration of the Chancollor's report AN ad,
iournment for week was taken. The session
was very harmonious throughout.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

George Henry LOWS yesterday returned to
the Clerks office marriage license taken ont
in his name aud that of Idclla Stewart on the
Btu instant Accompanying il was tho fol-
lowing brief but explanatory noto; " fter
being disappointed, / will have to return this
license back to you again, for the girl would
not have mo after buying it,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

The clerk Of the court has issued tho follow.
Ing marriage licenses James A. Leo and Hen.
rietta Williams; w. S. Thomas Of Delaware,
Ohio, and Anastssiu H. Brooks, of this city;
John Batson and Charity +, SmOtheIs; w. A.
Dnquid aud Martha Prince; Arthur Black.
burn and Mary Gordon; John Washington, Of
this city, and Ella Herrit of Alexandria, Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13
nFacts nre Stubborn Thincs -

Aud few facts are moro stubborn and diff
cult to overcome than the various skin dis
cases caused by impurities of tho blood. But
Warmers Safe Bitters or Safe Tonic purhes
the blood and removes the sores and eruptions
which dislguro and annoy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-13

Its superiority as a cAthartic and Alternative con-
siSts in It's entire freedom from everything bitter
acid crude that produces headache, Internal
soreness, and tends to destroy the mucous mem
bronc. All mineral waters that arc dangerous irrl
lRns may be known by an aold.AfLer.tasle.