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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
Tribute of Respect.

At a stated meeting of Scotville Lodge No. ll2, the following resolu- tions were adopted:
 To the worshipful Master, Wardens and brethren, of Scotville Lodge, No. ll2, F. and A. M.:
 Your committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions touching the death of brother G. w. Battenfield beg leave to submit the following:
 Whereas, It has pleased the Great Architect of tho Universe to take from our midst our esteemed and beloved brother G. W. Battenfield, who depart ed this life May the l6th A. D. 1880, A. l.. 5 1880:
 And whereas, It bshooves us to revere his memory and submit with becoming reverence to the edicts of the Grand Master of the Universe; there- fore be 1t
 Resolved 1st, That in the cath of our Brother link is missing in circle of brotherhood around our sacred alter, that the community has lost an honest and upright citizen, the church to which he belonged devoted and ex- emplary member, his family \ kind amp indulgent husband and father. End, That we tender to the bereaved family the warmest sympathies of our hearts in this their sad affliction.
 Sd, That in memory of our deceased brother the Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days.
 4th, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Lodge, that . copy of tho same be transmitted to the editor of the Russellville DEMOCRAT for publication, that . copy of the same be rendered the family of our deceased brother. J. F. LANGFoRD.
 k. l.. McCRACKKN.
 JACK BULLOCK.
 Committss.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24

Mess. J. NJ. Harkey X Bro. have just received a fine line of perfumeries and toilet articles. Call and see them.
 We acknowledge call from Mr. John H. Rebb, of Little Rock, Tues day. MT. R. is working up an excur- sion to Little Rock on the 3d to witness the fire works.
 Rev. G. A. Danelly, M. ". Grand Lecturer and M. W. Steele, Dist. Depty. Grand Lecturer, arrived in town last Wednesday and opened school of in- struction in the masonic hall. for this masonic district. There, was quite a large attendance, and the proceedings especially instructive aud pleasant te the craft. The officials above named arc peculiary suited for the work en- trusted to them, and while here made many friends, who will give them . cordial welcome whenever they ind 1t convenient to favor us with another visit.
 In the last issue of the Atkins News, appears another one of those unique articles for which that paper has re- gently become noted. The article referred to was writtea ostensibly to defend the fair name of three citizens of Atkins, whom dame rumor had asso- ciated with certain political meeting held in Moreland township, but tho real object, slightly hidden beneath the gauzy texture of the story, was to perpe- trats libel on Russellville. as follows:
 It is not certain who were the insti- gators of this meeting, but it is said one of the largest precincts in the county believing that it would be call ed upon to contribute largely to the support of the maneuver, (the court house remoyaD and not being quite able to do so, sent message, in sub stance. as follows, to tho meetings "Our merchants have lost too much on cotton to aid in sustaining the move- mont at present and the meeting is re- quested to adjourn without taking any definite action in the matter."
 There is an old saying, trite and true, that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones." This is strikingly applicable to our nsighbor down the road. And we wish to remind him that insinuations, and charges un- supported by testimony is low and cowardly. and lacking in every char acteristic of manhood.
 We unhesitatingly pronounce the message above quoted. 70 far as this town is concerned as unqualinedly false and'unauthorized by anycitizen of the place, aad we hurl it back upon the author as malicious preva arication, made from wholo cloth. and unw orthy of belief. If there is any proof in sup port of the above accusation let it be produced.
 The News can put this in it's pipe and smoke 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
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, a minor, situated in said county and state to-wit : West 1 of s. F. section 30, town ship N, range 19 west. N. W. 1 of N. E. "a sec. 3l, township G N., Range le west. N. E. Ii N. W. 4 sec. 3l township N. range l9 west, also IS 4a-l00 acres on the east side of the N. W {. fractional quarter of N. w. "a of sec. 3l, township G N range l9 west.
 IT. n. BROWN, Gdn. of
 James l.. Thomas. & minor. Burney & Wood Atty's for petitioner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
Our Home-Coming.

Arrangements were made for our starting on Monday morning at 5 o'clock. but aware of the schemes of stage men as we'll as those of other men, to hurry up other people, we ham, ded ourselves over te ''tirec natures sweet restorer" with little hope or des- ire of leaving the queen city of tho Northwest before seven o'clock the following morning. Some wanted to start for Russe!lvills on Friday the day after school closed, but they complain cd of the "Rhoades" and "Stones" while others longed for "Pikes." Nr. J. declared he could not leave at least until he had hold one more session of "court" in MT. B's parlor where he had done so "Minnis" times before. Mir. R. wished to "Carrie" off the town itself.
 Stiange to say "Oatss" felt infinitely attached to "Reeds" which every one knows is a phenomenon. But the se- cret of it all was wc wanted to "put on airs" by riding down in Dixie, and as that stage was not obtainabls on Fri day, we were compelled to defer the hope for few days longer of seeing fathers and mothers, sisters and broth CTS. We at last got off with about . thousand pounds more freight than Dixie proposed to carry.
 Mrs W. joined us about thirteen miles from Fayetteville. You have of ten heard of the "lAst feather that broke the camel's back" we'll accord ing to her own '.jurisdiction, she must have constituted a pretty good sized feather, for she had scarcely been seat ed when the order to halt was given, and VIC had to come down in double quick time, putting our "airs" in our pockets. While waiting for another conveyance, we partook of the con- tents of our baskets, and Mir. R.. as us- ual, had to be helped away from the table. Two wagons were at length ob- tained and nothing of interest occur red to relieve the monotony of the oc- casion for several hours. but Phoebus sent his rays down on our dsfenselsss heads at the rate of compound interest. Here and thers were places that at tracted the eye of the passers by, one in particular reminde 1Nus Of . battle field; indeed there had been warning of the elements. Great trees were scattered in every direction, and whole mountain tops were left bare. The sun finally began to gather his spent shafts and replace them into his golden quiv- ST. "rhsn came still evening on and
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
OFFICE OF SECRETARY

Tn conformity with the requirements of the act of the General Assembly Of Arkansas, enti- ted "An Act to regulate the mode of proposing and voting upon amendments to t4s Constitu- tion of the State of Arkansas" approved April 2, 1ST9 hereby give notice to, the electors in Senators and Representatives" to be held in this State, to- wit: On the 9th day of September, A. D. lss0 the foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Arkapsas, will be 'ssubmitted to the electors of the State for approval or rejection - and 'that each cleo tor depositing his ballot at such eleotionshall vete for or against said amendment;" and thas each elector in voting upon sad amendme ment is required hy law to have "written or printed on his ballot;~ the words if in favor of it's ado2 tion, s'For Amendment No. I,'' or. If against its adoption IA gainst No. Amendment"
 itness my official signature and seal SEAL os of8ce, this Ed day of Feb. A. D. 1880,
 (Signed) JACOB FROLICH,
 Sept. 2l Secretary of StAte-
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
Advertisement.

State ofArkansas, County of Pope. To all whom these presents may come greeting:
 It is reported that I caught R. F. Eubanks in my smoke house stealing meat. can say 1t is . positive false hood. have never heard of R. F. Eubanks stealing, and I can say that the founder of the above report has re- ported positive lie. This Sth day of June, 1880.
 T. M. POE. Sworn and subscribed to before me this Sth day of June, 1880.
 l. l.. WEST, J. P. Witness to the above.
 c. l.. BRYANT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will at tend each township in Pope Co.,, Ark, for the purpose of assessing the person. al and real property for the year 1880, and the per capita tax of such as are liable to pay the same, at the following times and places, to-wit:
 MorelAnd tp., Cross Plains, Monday June 2S.
 Griffin tp., Sulphur Spring, Tues, June 29.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
Great Southern Circus

Dutton's Circus came last Saturday as WAS advertised, and was well at tended by our citizens. For the most part the performances were very good and much enjoyed by the audience There was nothing said or done that could be objected to by the most refined while the crowd in attendance was the most orderly we ever saw, which speak volumes for our people.-Mineral Springs Telephone.
 This circus wtll exhibit here on Fri day the 2d day ofJuly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
Notice.

Notice.
 Notice is hereby given that l 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 Thatch, dec'd, to- wit. Pt of lot 5, block l., in J. NJ. Sninn's addition to lRussellville. 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, dec'd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
IN THE POPE CIRCUIT CoURR

IN THE POPE CIRCUIT CoURR, Tennessee NJ. Morris, Pltf,
 against ! Warming order. John T. Morris, Deft, The defendant John T. Morris Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plamsn, Tennes- s- see Morris. June IS. 1890.
 July hl A. J. BAYLISS, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
DIED.

At Russsllvills, on Saturday mern- ing the 18th inst, Miss Lizzie Fears, aged about 20 years.
 Thus has passed away the pride and joy ofa loving family. We condole with them in their sad bereavement.
 At Russellville, on Saturday the 18th inst, Maggie Echols, wife of 5. l. Echols, late of Fort Smith.
 It Is sad indeed to chronicle the death of one 60 young and full of promise. A bride Of eight months, she came with her husband to this place to reside, was stricken with brain fever, and dss pits tho professional skill of our phy- sicians, and the unremitting attention of friends, she gave up her bright young life, and nor soul took it's de- parture to that bourne from whence no traveller e'sr returns. To tho husband we tender sympaty in this sore dispsn- sation of Providence.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24

ATLANTA, RICHMOND, LYNCHBURG, HUNTSVILLE, DEC ATUR, Montgomery, Selma, Grenada, CANTON, JACKSON. MISS, and all principal points in the Southeast
 AND VIA MEMAHIs TO LOUISVILLE, CINCINNATI, PITTsBURG, WASHINGTON, PHILADELPHIA,NEW YORK, ,BOsTON,and all principal Northern and Eastern Citiesl Connections made et MEMPHIS with trains on MEMPHIS < CHARLEEToN Louisville, Nashville and Great Southern, Mississippi & Tennessee, And PADuCAH AND MEMPHIS RAIL ROADS. ONLY DIRECT ROUTE to the Cela- brated Springs of VIRGINIA. Through Tick cts on sale to all points at AkGEAIA < LIT TILE ROCK. RUDOLPH FINK. M. s.JAY, General Manager.
 General Passenger and Ticket Agent
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
Lines Dedicated to MT. EchOls on the Death of his Wife, June 10th. 1880.


 And she is gone, your "MaggIe" dear, You I'll see no more her expressive eye; Her voice again nc'er greets your ear, Since she, too, has been called to die. know 'tis hard to give her up, Tho is so very pure ana bright, But dash away the bitter cup And think God doeth all things right. Grieve not for her, pray, no more, As she with angels joins above, Although dark clouds may seem to lower, Look up, and put your trust In God Our lovely Mrs. Echols" cheers us no more she was too fair for earth; God has taken her to join the many ''loved onss' in that bright and happy world above, Truly, she was among see her spirit take it's flight, and peacefully and sweetiy place her body to rest. Words are inadequate to express my sympathy for the bereaved companion, and relatives left tt mourn SO great A lose. pray that we may al meet the dear saintsd one, with others who have only gone before, in heaven, where sep eration IS no more and sorrow cannot enter.
 E. C. B.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24
LITTLE ROCK { FORT SMITH RAILWAY,

On and after MONDAY March %, 1880, trains on this road will run every day, Sundays OK. cepted, as follows:
 PASSENGER & EXPRESS.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-06-24

T IHKUVNH r KETNHTs Going est-Lye Russellvills 12;5G, .. m. Going East-Lve Russellyille 2:25, p.m. To St. Louis 24 hours. To Memphis l2 hours. Through bills of ladlng given for Cotton from ft. smith, Van Bufen, ozark, Clarksyille, huesellyiile and all points on the road to New York, Boston, ProvidenGe, Philadelphis, st. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans. Sc. Rates low, and transportation rapid.
 THEO. HARTMAN, supt. P. J. BESSKrT. General Ticket Azent.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

The halo of romance is gradually
being dispelled from the ancient land
marks of Bible times. Increased fa-
cilities for travel have made the world
more familiar with them. Now the
spirit of western progress is overturn-
ing "thc east as it was Jerusalem
is being modernized 10y the introduce
tion of gas and street ears. Palestine
is being invaded 10y the civilizing rail-
road, and even benighted Egypt is
sending out its most precious monu-
ments as reminders to the world that
She lives and grows. The world is be-
ing Amercanized. The spirit of awe
and reverence for aged things and the
ories is being displaced by the more
worldly and mercenary views infused
by America'S stalwart commercial
blood. 1t is becoming question of
not ''how many years has this thing
eNistcd?' or "what great memory or
legend does this thing representa-"
but what use can this be put to-" or
what Improvement can he made here
to bring revenue instead of rever-
ence:" 1t cannot be ascertained that
the change is wholly desirable one,
for ancient things give pleasure as
well as ground for profitable contro-
versy. But the world moves, and the
signs of the times indicate that there
will be no pause until the whole world
is rejuvenated and infused with the
more vigorous modern methods.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

The manufacture of thread from
wood for crochet and sewing purposes
has, II is said, recently been started at
the Ably Cotton Mill, near the town of
Norrkopin%, in the middle of Sweden.
The manufacture has arrived at such
a state of perfection that it can pro-
duce, at much lower price, thread of
as fine quality as "Clark s." and has
from this circumstance been called
thread "a la Clark" 1t is wound in
balls hy machinery, either by hand or
steam, which, with the labelling, takes
one minute twelve seconds, and the
balls packed up in cardboard boxes,
generally ten in Il box. Plenty of or
ders from all parts of Sweden have
come in, but a. the works are not vet
in proper order there has hardly been
time To complete them all. The pro-
duction gives fair promise of success,
and it is expected to be very import
ant for home consumption.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

One of the Washingt local papers
has the following: y incident oc-
Cured at the Arsenal ;ew days ago,
which probably has noirallel in his
tory. Mr.. Ossian Aldrl, the signal
Corps sergeant recent court-mar-
tailed on various chars and SEN
fenced to imprisonmenor two years,
has been coniinedat th4rsenal pend
ing his removal to the llitary prison
He was imprisoned in tlguard- house.
\ few nights ago, havg whitfield II
key out of Il block of wd, he opened
the door of his prison, ii, when the
guard was some distancway, slipped
out. He came up townld Went on Il
spree, becoming so obl.vIs To worldly
affairs that he failed teturn to his
prison before daylight peared, and
his absence was discoved. He then
very obligingly returne q his prison.
An account OF his lark ming to the
ears Of the commanding icer, charges
were preferred against e soldier on
guard. Aldrich here eai showed an
accommodating spirit appearing as
a witness in behalf Of tlsoldier. He
again went through process OF
whiting out key, a so conclu-
sively proved his abiIi to libcrate
himself that the guard " completely
exonerated.-Army dnoAdry Regis
ter.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

There was recently sharp advance
in coal at san Francisco. The reason
given forthe advance, which amounted
to about - a ton for all descriptions,
was scarcity of tonnage and enhanced
freight rate, from British Columbia, Sc
attle and Coos Bay. A san Francisco
cogmercial paper says that orders
have gone to England and her colo
nies for large supplies, and it is pre-
dicted that within few months the
market will collapse. Meantime the
Central Pacific railroad is taking ac-
tive measures to meet the demand by
forwarding coal to San Francisco
from the Rocky mountains. 1t will
send loo car loads a day till the FAM
inc is over
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

We have been asked to estimate the
quantity of timber standing on the
soil of Washington Territory. Our
timber land acreage has been, we
think, exaggerated i'm the past Not
all the land covered with trees is avail
able or good for lumbcring Much of
it has been burned over. More is too
young and small for cutting, while II
still greater area is on ground too
rough for profitable working, or is too
sparse in growth. Estimates Of -
and 30 million acres of good timber
land are wild and wide Of the mark.
Also many of the estimates of the
yield per acre. Here and there piece
of land can be found from which fab
utous amount of fine timber can be
taken; bat they are the exception
rather than the rule, and they are
hunted diligently and priced accord
ingly. Our Territory contains an
area of almost t., 1,0OO, 900 acres, lnclud-
ing its mountain ranges, water courses,
timber and prairie lands. OF these
probably 3,00o,0O0 acres OF the most
available lands will average $4,000 feet
to the acre, or, in the aggregate will
yield the enormous quantity of $50
ODO,OoO feet. On the remaining b.
0Oo,0oO acres probably ~ much more
can be obtained with fair profit, a to-
tai aggregate of 800, 10000 feet Of lum-
bcr. This ia an enormous quantity,
as much as has boon consumed in all
the shipyardS, on all the railroads,
and in all the house building Of the
United State duringt the past 100 years.
II properly conserved the forests of
Washington Territory will undoubt-
edly yield double the quantity named
in the foregoing. 70 This the ruthless
destruction of timber that is con-
stantly encountered must be stopped
Forest fires must end, and the saplngs
must he allowed to mature. In all
parts of the United States more wood
has been destroyed than used, and the
same Is a. true Of Washington Terri
tory as of the Atlantic State We
have timber enough and to spare, and
in our timber is contained the element
OF our greatest future wealth. Con-
sidering it 50 its proper preservation
is duty we owe posterity, and should
he not only patriotically performed,
but il should be legally compelled
seattle IttCifJcRcCr.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09
THE INDEPENDENT

Is Published every Thursday.
J J. BEESON EDITOR.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09
1881.
Harper's M Magazine.
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provide that which, taken altogether, viii be
Of the most service 10 the largest numher-I
loug ago concluded that, II | could have but
one work for public library | would select
aCompcte set Of lIarper's Mouthly.-CHAaLEs
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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09
Newspaper Decisions.

I. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the post-oflice, whether directed in his
name or another's, or whether he has sub
scribed or not-is responsible for payment
:. If Il person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all arrears, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made ana
then collect the whole amount whether the
paper is taken from the Office or not
s. The courts have decided that refusing to
AXE newspapers and periodicals from the post,
office, or removing and leaving them uncallcd
cor. is prima facia evidence Of intentional
fraud.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

For nerve in commercial operations
the American merchant, and particu-
larly the Chicago merchant, takes the
lead. In the Armour pork deal this
summer, the first operation made II
net profit for its projectors of S2,000,-
00o. Not satisfied with this result,
they started in again and operated un-
til they had lost S3,00O,0O0. Nothing
daunted, they bought pork until they
owned all there was in the country,
and secured options on one and half
million barrels besides They then
set il to the boys Ia the tune of S7.0lO,-
900. No business interest is safe while
such gigantic combinations are possi-
bile. Capital rules the world, ard can
make or mar to suit the caprice of the
owners. The prosperity of the coun-
try is in greater peril to-day from the
great monopolies and capital combi-
nations than from any other one cause.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

Glendive, on the Yellowstone, sixty
five miles from Little Missouri, is
to be the winter terminus of the North
ern Pacific railroad. A letter to the
st. Paul Pioneer Press says: Colonel
Lewis Merrill, Major 7th Cav, has or
ganized a corporation with 30 shares
OF stock, at n market value of $50 per
share, and located on $50 acres Of land
at point where the railroad comes
nearest to the Yellowstone river. 1t
is the intention of this company to he
liberal to locaters and SO operate in
conjunction with the railroad company
rs To have shops, offices and ware
houses at once built, and the nucleus
of the Manhattan OF the west estab-
lished here. In six months our whole
country will wonder at the fertility of
this long talked Of but seldom trav-
ersed Yellowstone valley.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-09

The people of Northen Idaho went
solid, at the recent election, for annex
alton to Washington. \ single vote
only was against the propositions
That one was in Lewiston, where
were polled 276 of the opposite char
acter. In Waha precinct, of Ncz
Perez county, - votes were cast, and
the - We're ali for annexation; in
Genessee precinct Is votes were east, i,
ana lis were for annexation, in Para
disc precinct los votes were east, and
lbs were for annexation; in the three
precincts OF Palouse, Pine Creek and
Pot!atch, III votes were east, and all
were foranneXation. Seldom, indeed,
Is there such unanmity of sentiment
as is indicated in the vote above re-
ferred to. In Idaho county we have
reports from two precincts only-Mt.
Idaho and Grangeville. They east
272 votes in favor of annexation, and
not one against. Congress cannot
turn deaf ear To earnest and loud
appeals like those made by the people
of Northern Idaho.