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The Benton weekly record., 1881-02-18
ENGLAND 1G IRE.
LAND.
The Beers,

The Beers.
LONDON, February 11.--It is reported
that one thousand Beers are advancing to
intercept squadron of Hussars, and with
reinforcements from Sierra Leone the avail
able troops at the Cape Coast Castle only
numbeps one hundred. The dispatches
indicate clearly that Gen. Colley was de-
featcd in the fight with the Beers and mar
rowly escaped to his camp under cover Of
darkness, and that the Beers might have
annihilated him had they pushed their ad-
vantage. Colley left his wounded, The
Beers by superior craftsmanship inflicted
loss utterly disproportionate to their
own.
Agitation Urged.
DUBLIN, February Sat meeting OF
the Land League Dillon urged the eontin-
uanee of the agitation, even after passage
| Of the coercion bill, and advised the ten
ants to resist the landlords in every way
short of physical force with which they
were prepared,
| The resolution passed declaring that in
view of the Importance of securing the
sympathy Of the Americans and the Irish
in America, Parnell be requested to pro,
coed to America Immediately.
It is stated that the holding of q national
convention in Dublin will be prohibited
Dillon advises its postponement until Par
nell, Davilt and Brennan can be present.
Brennan 40 Come to America.
LONDON, February s.-Brennan, one o
the Irish traversers, goes to America to or
ganize and collect. Walsh goes TO Austria
lia.
One thousand millers Mt Rnnabon, Wales
have struck for an advance in wages.
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Both sides can't always win. T..
A still mosquito gets the most bites.
The knobbiest part of the house ID the
door.
A man born at sea cannot be proud Of
his native land. @ .... ~.-.
How many men there are who, like corn,
turn white when they pop.
The famous copper mine of Fah1un, in
Sweden, has been worked for a thousand
years. ..
The lamp will hold ont 10 burn great
many years yet, according to reports from
the oil regions. .-.-~---,--,,~,---.,.
Bishop Potter has been fifty-tl,ree years
| minister, and TIVE enty-six years Risflop OF
the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
The disquetude Of a man who is always
reaching for q dictionary, is as funny as
| that Of spider anxious to see his web
| stir. ".m% ~.
1 One principal point Of good-breeding ID
\ to suit our behavior to the three several de-
grees Of neil-our superiors, our equals,
and those below lis.
\ The Homestake company paid a divi-
dend Of 100000 for November IN ;s'as1alg a TO-
! tai of $7S0,00O returned to the owifers over
and above the cost Of working.
Rev. w. II. Fl. Murray was born on the
day that General Harrison was elected
President. Hence his name-Willtam
Henry Harrison Murray. -"u..: .:
"Doyo get any holidays in your office 2"
asked returned divine Of CHEEKY looking
worker in secular walks. "Oh! yes; we
| get day or two to get buried on''
1 It strains a young man more to have u
l4O pound girl to sit on his knee fifteen
minutes than it does to load hay all day,
but he is perfectly willing to be strained.
4 In St. Louis the attendance in colored
schools has been increased by the employ
ment of colored teachers "White folk
sey" are not the only sort who have pre-
judices. .%a -M'
The most eminent philosopher and polt-
zeal economist of the country is an Ala
bama darkey. He says, '''Fimes is ter BILE.
| works all de day and steals all de nights
vet can scac'ly make libbin.'
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A. Hsslei Decline

BERLIN, February s.-Benningsen, M
tienal liberal leader In the Prussian Diet,
has challenged Won Ludwig, indcpeRt.ent,
to tighta duel in consequence Of the latter
having charged him with a breach of his
i oath to the King of Hanover. Won L,ll-
wig refused to accept the challenge, hut
repeated the assault. -~-
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7 'IjZ.|..,,I1jICj I, RAMS
Terri orial Legislature.
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THIS
WEEK.
GDIG GEsCfhs
MORNING sEssIoS-.32d DAY.

The judiciary Committee reported
House Bill No. 35, an act concerning chat
tel mortgages, with an amendment that the
bill rs amended pass.
HAYES gave notice of a bill in relation TO
Jurors.
Cartlwcll introduced Council Bill No.
81. bill for an act to amend section 7s1,
chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes. Re
fcrred to the Judiciary Committee.
HAYES introduced Council Bill No. Is,
al act to apportion the members Of the
Legislative Assembly. Referred to Il spec
ial committee composed Of one member
from each council district.
The Chair appointed as a select commit
tee to consider the bill, Morris. Aiken and
Ford.
House Bill No. lG, II bill to amend al
act for the protection Of game was intro
duced. y was read 4 third time and pass
cd by IN unanimous vote.
House Bill a Aiill 10 require personG
keeping gaming houses 10 prohibit boy:
from stopping therein, passed.
Council Bill No. 27. an act to enable thu
citizens Of Jefferson county to vote @l ta'
proposition OF changing the co'nty sea
and for other purposes passed by an unan
inlOlls vote.
Council joint Resolution, for the relic
of Voolfolk. McQunid & La CroiX, wa
adopted by the following votes: Ayes
Aiken, Browne, CardWcll, Hundley
Mitchell, the President. Total, 6. Nays
Ford, Hayes and Morris. Total, 3.
Recess until ? p. III.
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Hon
32d pAY-MoRHISG SESSION.

5ZI NAf--MUKhINtI NF-37IVN.
Blake, from the Committee on Engross-
snent, reported House Bill No. ID, to pro-
vide for Sunday as day Of rest, correctly
engrossed. ....----=--=
The House went into Committee Of
the Whole with De Wolfe III The chair.
Harrington, moved to refer Council Joint
Resolution for the relief OF Voolfolk,
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TuIRTY-FOuETH DAY--MORSISG SESSION.
Partlne presented petition from &c citi-
zens Of Butte asking that House. Bill No. 6,
tn act to establish Silver Bow county be
passed rs amended in the Council, If II
cannot be passed without.
House Bill No. 81 to repeal the act TO
punish unlawful interference with labor
etc, was reported back by the majority o
the judiciary committee with an amend
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Proclamation.

WASHINGTON, September 23.-The following has just been received from the department of state:
 By the President of the United states-A Proc lamation:
 WHEREAS, objects of interest to the United States require that the senate should be convened at an early date to receive and act upon such com munications as may be made to it on the part of the executive: therefore now l, Chester A. Ar thur president of the United States, have eonsd- cred 1t 10 be my duty to issue this my proclama- ton declaring that an extraordinary occasion re quires the senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of business at the capitol in the city of Washington on Monday, the 10th day of october, next at noon on that day of which all who shall at that time be entitled to act mem bers of that body are hereby required to take no- States, at Washington, the 23d day of September, iR the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun dred and eighty-one, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and sixth. lSigned CHRsTER A. ARTHUR. By the President JAS q. BLAINE,
 Secretary of slate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
President Arthrr's Addrcss.

For the fourth time in the history of this re- public its chief magistrate has been removed by
 death. All hearts are filled with grief and hor- TOT at the hideous crime which has darkened
 our land, and the memory of the murdered President, his protracted sufferings, his unyleld ing fortitude, the examples and achievements of
 his life and the pathos of his death will for ever illumine the pages of history. For the fourth
 time the officer elected by the people and ordain- ed by the constitution to ll the vacancy is called to assume the executive chair. The wisdom of our fOrefathers, foreseeing even the most dire possibilities, made sure the government should never be mperriled because of tho uncertainty of t-man life. Men may die, but the fabrics of our institutions remain uIasiscken No higher or more assuring proof could exist of the strength and permanency of popular government than the fact that the chosen of the people be struck down his constitutional successor is peacefully
 installed without shock or strain, except the
 sorrow which mourns the bereavement. All the
 noble aspirations of my lamented predecessor which found expressioa in this life, the measures
 devised and suggested during his brief admins tration to correct abuse and enforce economy,
 to advance the prosperity and promote the general
 welfare, to insure domestic security and main
 tain friendly and honorable relations with the
 nations of the earth. will be garnered in the
 hearts of the people, and 1t will be my earnest endeavor to profit and see that the nation shall
 profit by his example and experience. Pros perity blesses our country. Our fiscal policy is
 fixed by law, is well grounded and generally i'm proved No threatened issue mars our foreign in tercourse, and the wisdom, integrity and thrift Of our people may be trusted to continue undsturb- cd the present assured career of peace, tran qullity and welfare The gloom and anxiety
 which have enshrouded the country must make repose especially welcome now. No demand for speedy legislation has been heard; no adequate occasion is apparent for an unusual session of congress. The constitution defines the functions and powers of the executive as clearly as those of the other departments of the government, and
 he must answer for the iu,t exercise and dis
 cretion it permits and the performance Of the duties it imposes Summoned to these high du- ties and responsibilities and profoundly concious of their magnitude and gravity, 1 assume the trust imposed by he constitution relying for aid on the divine guidance and virtue, patriotism and intelligence of the American people"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Seryian Wines.

An official document published by the Servian Government says that the ex- port of wine from Servia has during the last two years acquired some importance. In 1879 the export amounted to 240,000 hectolitres. The harvest of 1880 has not given as great yield as was anticipated lest spring, and the quantity exported has only been & third of that of the pre- vious year. The province of Kraina, the principal wine producing district, yielded only 25,000 hectolitres. The demand for Servian wines has been considerably in- creased in consequence of the damage done by the phylloxera in France, which country has been the principal pur- chaser. Switzerland and South Ger many have also imported smaller quan- titles. This industry, it is thought, is capable of & considerable develop. ment.
 With the vines of America tolerably proof against the attacks of the phillox- era, and little more care to produce better wine than heretofore, there will be large market for what wines are produced here in the future.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Various Items.

THE first appointments made by President Ar. thur was that continuing Rear Admiral Nichols as acting Secretary of the navy. This appoint ment was the last official act of President Garfield before leaving the White House on his way to the depot July 2,
 SOME remarkable statistics are made public The record Of the insane asylum here shows that between the second of July and first of September there were gathered In and sent to the asylum by the police of this city 5i cranks, 2S males and 26 females, nearly all of whom had been affected by Guiteaus act Of assassination.
 THE bullet cut from President darleld's body at the autopsy, was given to Dr. Bliss. who immedi- ately handed 1t over to Private Secretary Brown, who ears fully wrapped the ball and sealed the package, and will preserve it tiR such time as 1t may be needed in the evidence at the trial of Guiteau. The fractured vertebra is now in the hands of a scientific gentleman, who is preparing 1t for exhibition in the National Medical museum of Washington.
 THERE Is DO question concerning the determin ation Of the Democrats to do precisely what they can by means of their present majority in the Senate. At the extraordinary session which will meet on the 10th of October next, the Democrats cans 8 and there will be throe other Republican Senators awaiting to present their credentials and he sworn in. The question as to when the votes for President shall be cast is unimportant to the country Ut large. but 1t is doubtful if there will be much sympathy with any effort to make a partisan fight, Some Republican Senators are of opinion that the newly elected Senators can not be sworn fin until President pro tenn shall have been elected, and It Is certain that all the Democrats or the senate hold to that view. It is somewhat doubtful, notwithstanding the asser. tions that have been made to the contrary, that there will be any flibustcrinR by the Republicans against the regular organization of the Senate by the actual majority. Ofcourse this will make q Democratic Presidentpro tenn of the Senate, and he will remsin in office even alter the swearing in of the Senators because of the tie that will then exist between the two parties or course 1t is understood that the President pro. tenn. has a vote just as other Senators.
 At the Tomb.
 GQpf
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
SOLE AGENT, 400 BROADWAY, KEW YORK.

Since the introduction of this Spool Cotton into the American market, its success has been unprecedented. No other brand of thread has ever met with the same amount of public favor in the same space of time
 The 70. N T' manufacturers were the first to recognize the importance of the Sew ing Machine and to make six-cord cotton, which has ever since been the recognized standard for machines.
 All the improvements in machinery that the inventive genius of the nineteenth oen- tury has produced have been adapted by the manufacturers of 70. N. T."
 At all tho great International Fairs of the world, 70. N. T." has been awarded the big hest honurs
 The 70. N. T." factories at Newark. N. J. and Paisley, Scotland, employ 5.200 opera tives-make sufficient thread daily to goi round the world four times.
 Consume 140 tons of coal daily.
 The manufacturers of 70. N. T." are the largest manufacturers of Spool Cotton in the world.
 A full assortment of this Spool Cotton can be had at wholesale and retail at
 R. WILSON'S, Russellvllle, Aik.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
RUssEILvILE POPE COUNTY

posed on account of the unnatural look h:..t. instead the visitors looked upo- of the dead depicted sl ,.n .-ssmirable portrait placed just above tne head. Guards of Knights semplars and Cleveland Grays in fnii uniform were posted all about the pavflion. For one hour, from four to five In the afternoon, when the immense multitude of lockers on which crowded the bordering streets the greatest, the Marine band of Washington, stationed on platform Inn mediatey soVth of the pavilion, played selections of solemn music, a highly appropriate ara i'm preSsive feature of the Sabbath memorial service. At five o'clock shower came up. but it had no perceptible effect in diminishing the size of the crowd.
 Col Rockwell says that the present arrange ment regarding Mrs. Garfield and the rest of the family Is that all including the Presidents mother, will attend the ceremonies tomorrow, both at the pavilion and at the cemetery. From the latter place the family will return to their respective quarters, and Tuesday morning they win all leave for Mentor in President Roberts car, which was placed at Mrs Garfeds disposal at Long Branch. The party to Mentor win be composed of Grandma Garfield, Mrs. Garfield, Miss Mollie, the sons, James, Harry, Abram and Irwin, Colonel and Mrs Rockwell and their daughter, Miss Lulu, Col. Swain and Private Secretary Brown and and Mrs. Boynton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Maine News.

Hop Bitters, which arg advertised in our columns, are a sure cure for ague, bilious. ness and kidney complaints Those wko use them say they cannot be too highly recommended Those afflicted should give them fair trial and will become thereby enthusiastic in the praise of their curative qualities .--- For Ind Arg,s.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Killing Himself Where His Father bid.
 HAYAnA Democrat

On Saturday Oscar Thomas, farmer residing in the north part of the town of Cetlin, was found lying on bis barn floor with his throat cut and a butcher knife by his side. In one pocket YVES found revolver, in another rope, and in third a bunch of poIsonous weeds, showing that he had been undecided as to what means to employ. About eight years ago his father committed suicide in the same barn by hanging, and was cut down by the same son.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

TIE successful farmer must be q kind of enthusiast in his vocation He mnst take delig in doing everything just right, seeing it just right, and having. it pan out just right. Great grumblers Niygxs iault.hnders seldom succeed in any eW ness F
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
NO. 3s.
BACK TO wAsnrNaroN.

The first section ofthe funeral train on the ,. turn trip 10 Washington started from Eucnq avenue station at sos P M. with all the member of the cabinet excepting Secretary Blaine oL board
 During the hours set for the obsequies, me morial services were held in every locality in Ohio. --s-
 AN ACCIDENT. Soon after i o'clock young man named Louis Sehleiker, a representative of the Knights Temp lars commandery of Canton. O.. accidentally fell from high stone wall at the Union passenger depot, and was instantly Killed. He was about to take the train for home in company with his party.
 At Mrs. Garfields suggestion, the casket con tRining the late President will be enclosed in an iron cage then cement wall will be built around this Of sufficient strength to resist all attempts to remove the body and of dimensions enough to form the foundation for the proposed monu- ment.
 The mayor of the city has detailed a police force to be on duty continually until the final interment.
 It is estimated that 25o,0o0 people were fin the streets to-day and that from 100, 70 to l50,0 Of these were strangers Some of the adjacent towns were almost depopulated number of vetrans and other representatives, of the military organizations in the city called on Gems. sherman and Hancock tonight and general hand shak- ing occurred. No receiption took place in Monu- mental park as WAS originally proposed.
 The Congressional train returned to Washing ton tonight, leaving there at i2 o'clock
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Vice President Arthur.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2,-President Arthur has taken the oath of office in the marble room at the capital, in the presence of the members of the Senators and members of the House of Represen- tatives, all who could be notified this morning to be present. also, Gen. Sherman, Gen. Grant, Rear Admiral Nichols, Hon Hannibal Hamlin, Gen. Beale and few others This step was taken after a conference between the President, Secretary Blaine and the Attorney General. Very few per sons knew the oath was to be administered until the ceremony was over. The President and members of the Cabinet had assembled in the marble room shortly before 12 o'clock. Chief Justice Waite. iIrhls full robes Of office accom- panied by the associate justices, proceeded from the Supreme Court room to the marble room The doors were immediately closed, and without any forInality President Arthur arose, and, standing upon one side of the centertable, Chief Justice Waite on the other took the oath of office. The Presidents manner was calm and composed and his response, "So help me God" In firm tone without a tremor. The President then read from manuscript notes his address.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.

Thus far there has nothing eveloped.tending to indicate President Arthurs intention as to the Cabinet. Those who are nearest to him, however, say that there will be no change for the present, but there is a general impression that change in It is certainly fact that Mir Arthur has no, changed his personal friendships, but since the struggle over the New York Senatorship he finds his friends ranged on opposite sides; so inc pres ent Cabinet are Of the opinion that they will not remain in office for the whole term for which Gen. Garfield was elected However they probably take counsel of their fears for they have no as. surances one way or the other. It is noticeable that Mir. Arthur expressed his opinion of an extra session as to the calling together of Congress; therefore it may be regarded settled that there is to be no session for legislative work. The ques- tion to an extra session of the Senate, however still remains open, and this was subject of dis cuSgOu
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
At Mentor.
Tho Politics of It.

Mrs. Garfield. her children and Grandma Gar field, with relatives, are now at Mentor
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
rRAINs DELAYED.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22-There is a bad wreck two miles beyond Altoona. A freight train Is said tC be across the track. A delay to the funeral traiT Of four or five hours Is probable.
 The train left Altoona at l:s5.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

At the Tomb. CLEVELAND, Sept 26.-The morning opened
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
HUNDREDS wErT

As they gazed on the casket containing the re- mains of the dearly beloved chief magistrate. The coffin was not opened, t being the
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06


 The final sleep oflife amid the of his early manhood carried It's sad truth to every heart 1t had been bright and beautiful day though rather warm. The streets began to be thronged very early people poured into the city by every avenue Of approach, and all the railways ran every available ear to accommodate the unex- ampled rush toward Cleveland. Monumental park, where Gen. Garneld's body Hes in state, of course was the center of attraction. steel wire was attached around the ten acres of park and soldiers patrolled the walks, keeping the muti- tude on the outside. At 9 o'clock in the morning q double line of militia was stationed nearly a quarter Of mile to the west of the pavilion, and q similar line from the other side to the east limit of the park By this route thus marked out by the soldiery the people were permitted to enter the park rom the west pass through the pavilion three and four abreast, with uncovered heads, look at the casket and decorations and then pro ceed beyond the park. It is estimated that not less than l000oo people passed through the pavil- ion in this manner. At dark electric and calcium lights illuminated the scene and the people will be allowed to go through all night. The line Of people waiting their turn 0 enter the park stretched west for about half a mile, at times reaching neaFy across the viaduct over the river. erfect order prevailed, everybody being imbue N ith theaolemnity the occasion.
 HUNDREDS wEPT
 As they gazed on the casket containing the re- mains of the dearly beloved chief magistrate. The coffin. was not opened being the
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
IN sTArE Ar CIRyFIANp.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept 25.-As the evening passed yes'eray dtheTe was but little illumination in the shrongs that encircled Monumental square. The east and west arches were surrounded by people who gazed Into the catafalque, aided by the glare of the electric lights Inside the pavilion were six Knights Templars and squad Of Cleveland Greys on guard duty. At midnight but few sentinels and workmen remained inside the guard line, though many interested people were yet upon the streets outside The scene was sin. gularly impressive at this hour, the subdued al- most perfect silence the bright glare of lights the ceaseless movement of the sentinels, the sobbing of the wind through the trees and the shrubbery combined to create feeling of awe in the breasts of the spectators. The massive structures reared so quickly in the large square seemed the work of miracle guidance, and the fact that the noble, pa triotic Garfield lay