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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
GUITEAU'S TRIAL.

There appears to be some doubt as to whether Guiteau can be tried in Washington. At common law the removal of the murdered man from the county in which the stroke was delivered left the offender not triable in either" In America the supreme courts of nearly all the southern states have affirmed this decision. It is likely that Guiteau will be tried in the courts of Mon mouth county, New Jersey.-L. R. Democrat.
 To us this looks like the veriest quibling. We think it is certainly we'll settled principle of Mw, as we'll as of common sense, that a criminal is to be tried where his crime was committed, and, if he can't get justice there, he can avail himself of a change of venue. At any rate this is true in Arkansas. Our state constitution in it's Declar- ation of Rights, declares that 'In all criminal prosecutions tho accused shall enjoy the right to speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the county in which the crime shall have been committed" 'Twould be strange indeed, if a principle so ap- parent and necessary in the punish ment of crime should have been over looked these hundred years at the capital of the nation. And, if it turns out that such is the case, and that Guiteau escapes punishment for want of such provision, then in deed have we fallen upon an exhlbi tion of legal stupidity never to be surpassed. But of course he will be tried Tn Washington.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
NEWS CONVERSATIONS.
Cotton rates from Memphis east have been advanced.

Cotton rates from Memphis east have been advanced.
 Cotton receipts at ports are S4,- 524 bales short of this date fast year.
 Senator Bayard, of Delaware, will doubtless be elected President of the Senate.
 Hon. Jefferson Davis has made 8 conditional promise to write history of the United States for use in the schools of the south.
 Senators Fair, of Nevada, and Platte, of Connecticut, have paired, and in consequence will not be pres. ent at the extra session of the Sen ate.
 Geo. Sooville, Chicago lawyer, and brother-in-law of Guiteau, the assassin, has consented to appear in the miscreant's behalf during the i'm pending trial.
 There are runners afloat of plots to assassiuate President Arthur and Boss Conkling. It is too bad Bet ter make quick example of Guiteau and unpopularizs this business.
 Several prominent Arkansas gentlemen are again brought before the public by the press in connection with the office of governor Guber- material timber seems to thrive we'll ia this state.
 There is no warrant in the asser- tion that Senator Garland has au thorized any one to quote him in fla yor of an anti.demooratic organlza- tiOn of the Senate when the demo crats are in the majority. The Sen ator is not that kind of patriot
 A sad commentary upon the de- generacy of the times is found in the fact that guard must be,maintained around the remains of the late Presi- dent Garfield in Lakeview cemetery to prevent flendish ghouls from steal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
TAMMANY HALL.

This institution and it's boss are just at this particular time receiving quite large amount of public at tention, and especially from source not entirely free from an acute in- terest in the above institution and the conduct of It's obstrererous pro prietor. The outspoken and unani- ! Wous expression of the Democratic lress is that the party should take pld of the rod of correction and ad-
 mister John Kelley 2 bit of a
 ,aling and dsmolish his Hall FAis is thought to be the only alter native, and it really looks as if it was. He certainly has created his full share of trouble and vexation in the family, and has fully demonstra- ted his power as well as his disposi- tion to keep it up ad infnitum.
 The poet wrote not in the exact words, but in substance as follows:
 "You are ruined if vou do,
 And ruined ifyou don't"
 This describes the position John Kelley has had the Democratic par ty in for number of years. He has following of about 75,000 votes in N. Y. City, and with that he seeks to control or ruin the party ia his own state, and when his rule has been discarded, he has invariably brought defeat. He also comes up to the National convention welding the same rod. Whats to be done with such an individual but kick him out2 We are aware that, if this ad- vice is followed, New I ork, demo cratic state who holds her election this fall for state officers, will be handed over by him to the republi- cans. But let it be done. The par. ty has reached point where it is preferable to experiment with the ills we knca not of, rather than bear the one we now have Tn John Kelly. Permanent success in New York is impossible with hun at the head of Tammany Hall as separate demo cratic organization.
 Kick him ont. if he won't come
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
STATE NEWS.

Howard Edmunds of Bradley county who brutally murdered Miss Sallie Watson, who was both his cousin and sister.in law, near War ren or the 1st of last July, was re- gently found guilty of murder by a jury of his peers, and his death will pay the penalty of his awful crime. Illicit intercourse led to the commis sion of the deed.
 The enrolment of students at the Industrial University at Fayetteville was on the 22d inst, but I3 short of the enrolment for the same time last year. But for the depression caused by the drouth the school would doubtless be oyerfloTing. Oy- CT 300 students are now Tn attend. ance.
 Two brothers named Miller, re- siding in Perry county, on South Fourche creek, had an altercation a few days ago concerning some hogs, when one of them lodged the con tents of his gun into the breast of the other killing him instantly. The murderer is at large.
 The citizens of the eastern part of Lawrence county have called meet ing, the object of which is to get the farmers to Inter into an agreement to SOW at least two bushels of wheat, and to provide means to secure the seed where persons are not able to secure it themselves.
 There seems to be no longer a doubt that union railroad bridge will built across the Arkansas river at Van Buren by the l.. k. & F.S. and the Frisco companies. The matter has been definitely settled.
 The sad news Of the Presidents death cast gloom throughout the state. Irrespective of parties or classes the regret was universal.
 The Knights of Wise Men" is the name of colored benevolent organ ization at Fort Smith. $2000 is the benefit premium.
 At Walnut Ridge, on the 22d inst, one Joseph Blancett shot and killed A. E. Cole because he refused him credit. Blaacett was drunk.
 Fayetteville has granted the right of way to local company for a street railway. The franchise ex- tends thirty years.
 Wheat is selling in Washington county at S1.25 per bnshel; new corn at 60c; old corn is held at 75c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

and will be paid to the eaptors. The boys acknowledge the crime, but little of the stolen money was found with them. They are now confined within few miles of the theatre of their dashing exploit. and a special session of the court will be convened that their trial and pun
 ishment may be swift and sure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
Facts About Northwest. Arkan-
 sas.--By North Alabamian.
MIR. JOHN WRIGHT,

MIR. JOHN WRIGHT,
 (Lately deceased of Piney Station sowed eight acres in wheat in the fall of 1879. In 1880 cut and threshed 240 bushels of wheat, or thirty bushels per acre. Three weeks after cutting the wheat he plowed up five acres of the same land and planted it in corn, from which he gathered 1l0 bushels of matursd corn.
 MIR. O. ROGERS,
 At London, nine miles west of Rus sellvills, Pope county, came from Jasper county, Miss January, 1879. The last year in Mississippl he cul- tiyated twenty acres in cotton and made two and one-half bales. In 1879 he cultivated twenty acres in cotton in Pope county and made fourteen bales. In Mississlppl he paid in medical bills $35 to $75 an nually. During four years in Pope county his entire medical bill has not exceeded $l0.
 MANLY NATIONS,
 Near Cabin Creek, Johnson county, came from Catoosa county, Georgla. December, 1879. Rented land on Arkansas river two and half miles from Russellville. He IS sixty five years old but with two boys culti- vated twenty five acres in corn and sixteen in cotton, having had sown in the fall eighteen acres in wheat. He gathered over 600 bushels of corn, 167 bushels of wheat, and four teen bales of cotton, is my recollec- tion. Has as good health as in Geor-
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

gia; is very well pleased with this section.
 ESQUIRE ". s. KING,
 Of Howell township, Johnson coun- ty, says he, in 1878, cultivated five acres in cotton with eleven days work after planting it, and gathered 2,490 pounds lint cotton. I asked his manner of cultivating it, which he reported as follows: He let it stand till it grew to four or six leaves. Then he took two-horse iron tooth harrow and run the center tooth in the center of the cotton drill, when the ground was yer. ,iirs 5 !, which cleaned the whole bed and considerably thinned the cotton. He then let it stand till he plowed fifteen acres of corn with a single blow. Then he worked it close with a scraper and hoed It to 9 stand. Af ter eight or ten days more dirted it with shovel, and in few days more broke out the middles, then let it lay till about the first of July, then run round with a turning blow, broke out the middle about the 18th of July, which finished it. When fully opened put in force sufficient to gather it all in two weeks. In 1879 worked hls crop after the same plan with like results.
 R. s. DAILY
 Came from Green county, Ala. in 1878, to Pope county. Had nothing but his labor to depend upon. Has worked up home of eighty acres of fair upland. Has it nearly paid for and is well pleased with Pope county.
 MIR. c. c. CRAIG,
 At Abner NJ. Solsby's eight miles west of Dover, Pope county, says he laid by fourteen acres of corn, waist high, the last week in May. He is from Kentucky, and says he has been here five years and has not seen the day that he could not have gotten work at good prices. Good workers are always in demand.
 A. B. CRANDALL
 Came from northern Michigan in November, 1877. Says thls is a much better farming country, likes the climate, says hls health has not been as good. while his wife has better health than in Michigan.
 sILAs MAXWELL
 Lives on Boston mountain, in Searcy county. Went there five years ago with himself, wife and family in poor health, with seven in family. Since they went there have used only two and half boxes of pills, and have enjoyed fine health with out doctor. Says there are fine bodies of rich land on those noun tains, vacant yet. Cattle and hogs cost but little there. Hogs grow to make 300 to 400 pounds pork and cost nothing. He killed 5000 pounds pork last winter that did not cost him ten bushels of corn. Calls it the best vegetable country in the world.
 WAGES FOR JUNE, 1881.
 In the latter part of May there was rainy spell nearly all over the state of Arkansas. Cotton was rather late and but little of it chop ped out. The grass got fair start. Farmers got badly behind and com menced to bid up for labor. Lads and girls commanded seventy five cents per day for hoing cotton, while women and men command $1.00 to $1.25. Harvest hands commanded $2.00 per day and are very scarce. 1 often hear 1t said, that the great want of Arkansas is laborers. It is not uncommon to see whole families down to six and eight year old chil dren in the cotton fields, toiling like heroes to subdue the grass. More anon. J. JOSIAH SMITH.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
GUITEAU AND MASON.

to GGiteau IS again increasing.
 oes not yet know positively that
 ictim is dead. The order direct
 court martial to tTy Sergeant ,.-.son for attempting to shoot Cult .u, has been suspended for the resent by Gen. Hancock.-Gazette
 We do not know the reason for the suspension of the order for Sergeant Mason's Court Martial. Ii it found its origin in the hos feeling against Guiteau, then it is beneath the dig nifty of that justice which the law demands. We have no more sympa thy with GHiteau than for any other man guilty of dastard murder. We loathe ,detest and abhor the man. But then he has been arrested, and, in due process of law. imprisoned, and is now held for trial to answer the demands of violated law. The law, in arresting Guiteau, undertook the task of bringing him to the bar of public justice to answer for his crime according to it's own mandates, made and provided for such acts. Then, while he remains a human being, let hlm receive the treatment that the law directs, and let the man that attempts his life otherwise, be called to the same bar of public jus tice.
 In this country, there is only one law for murder, and neither the man murdered nor the man commit ting the murder can effect that law to make it one degree in ono mans case, and not the same degree in every other mans case. We think the order for that court martial should have gone on to 8 speedy consumation.
 We are littlo surprised at tho tone of the Gazette in its recent ut. turances on this subject. When Guiteau was hung in effigy in St. Louis recently, the Gazette said that no doubt the country would have relished the news much better if the effigy had been his actual per son. It would certainly be calam- ity to the country for Guiteau to be disposed of otherwise than the law iwects, and greater calamity in
 the crime was against the per.
 'he chief officer of that eoun-
 law Guitsau is held to an-
 Soast is that in this is over all supreme. What misfortune then, ii, ;n this emergency, the country should fail to have the highest possible example of obedience to law-an example laid by the government itself.
 For, if it should be looked upon as virtue to shoot Guiteau down like dog and to treat hlm like man al- ready condemned long before his trial, where's the rule that would make it vice to visit the same treat ment upon any other man under ar rest for the same crime2
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned takes this method of informing the public that he has com plete set of house moving apparatus and persons desiring to have buildings nov ed in a safe and expeditions manner, and at reasonable price would do we'll to give me call, Call on or address
 J. D. WICK,
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
FOR SALE

A well improved place with six lots, situated in suburbs of Russellville, the most desirable portion of town. Bed of 5000 strawberry plants, apple, peach and pear trees. House has good rooms; stable and all necessary out houses. Good well of water. Terms reasonable. Apply to
 W. D. LIVINGSTONE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
NOTICE.

To Whom it May Concern: Notice is hereby given that at the October term, 1881, of the Probate Court of Pope Co.,, \, l will make application for an order to sell the real estate of William A. Tow ell, deceased, lying and being in Potts Station, Pope Co.,, Ark. Sept. 27, 1881.
 c. H. BOGGESS, Adm'r
 of the Est. of Vim. A. Powell, Decd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
LUMBER! LUMBER!. LUMBERl!l

have large amount of fine hards wood lumber for sale-s-such as Ash, Gum, Oak, Hickory, Walnut and Cher ". Persons wishing to buy such lum- Der will have bills promptly filled by leaving same at my store. Mill and lumber only two miles from Russell vile. J. l.. SHINN,
 Russellville Ark,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

under party discipline,and lay bet ter foundation for future success, with the probability of maintaining 1t when procured.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
l. U M B E R

eB-Go down to the new lumber yard opposite the Depot and see Mir. J. E. Adams. He is selling Lumber at bot tom prices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
LITTLE ROCK $ FORT SMITH RAILWAY.

On and after MONDAY, Oct, Sd, 1881, trains on this road will run every day, Sundays ex- oepted, as follows:
 PASSENGER & EXPRESS.
 GOING WEST
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06
E <. BURNEY,
 ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Jefferson street, between Main and David. RuSSELLvILLE, ..... ARK.

Ess- All business connected with the profession promptly attended to.
 special attention given to convevan- cing and collecting. Y"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

Through bills of lading given for Cotton from hL smith, Van Buren, Ozark, Clarksyilie kussellville and all points on the road to New ork, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, st. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, Sc. Rates low and transportation rapid.
 THEO. HARTMAN, Supt. r. J. BENNETT. General Ticket Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

gia; is very well pleased with this section.
 renr1fRp VI g. KING
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-20
KT-MAc-FAN.

This is Chinese, and means "House of
the Hens Feathers" Once upon time,
as is authentically recorded, certain hui
manitarians dwelling in the ancient city of
Pekin set on foot a charitable enterprise,
wide-reaching and very peculiar. An i'm
mense dormitory was established, where,
for one-fifth of farthing per night, medi-
cants, irrespective Of age or sex, might Sc.
cure the shelter OF roof and the unusual
luxury of a feather.b bed. Each one
alone?' you ask. No, indeed "a mos.
promiscuous medley" entered in; privacy
was matter unthought of; indeed the word
is not essentially associated with ideas of
comfort in the g Flowery Kingdom !" pre-
eminently is this the case with vagrants in
that far-off region. Over the floor of a
large hall a thick layer of hens feathers
was strewn. At the hour of opening, a
grotesque crowd surged in, each one settling
to such state OF repose as was possible, lit
orally making his own nest, and presently
dropping off to dream land, watched over
doubtless, by friendly fairies, who, out of
pure compassion, tinged the troubled fan
cies of the wretches with tenderer hues
than daylight experiences might warrant.
By dawn all must be astlr; no delici )us
morning maps, no restful daylight snatches
CT repose, for occupants of this gigantic
phalanstery. An officer received the
trifiing charge of one sapeck from
each lodger, and the place was soon vacated.
10 the early stages of this oddly planned
philanthropy a spread of decent proper
tions was always allowed for each lodger.
Alas some of these pilgrims of night,
regardless alike of honor and honesty, sur
reptitiously diverted them to other uses.
sometimes as wearing apparel, oftner ex-
changing them for food. Some new method
mnst be devised, and again these Oriental
city fathers gathered themselves together,
and in solemn conclave voted for nam.
moth coverlet An immense one of felt
was fitted for the great emergency it was
lowered and raised by pulleys. When the
lodgers had settled themselves for the
night, this huge extent of cover was
gradually let down, and poised with ex.
treme accuracy. so that apertures cut 20
accommodate each head and face should fall
exactlyi into position. A sea of faces
presented itself. At the morning signal
there was need OF urgent haste; delays
were pre-eminently dangerous. Loiterers
would experience most unhappy results !;
so of necessity these mendicant slumberers
fell into more sprightly ways than the
average Oriental beggar could understand,
tor even outcasts are tenacious of life. No
suggestion Of bathing seems to have entered
in; possibly the originators of this man,
moth scheme deemed it a non-essential. At
all events, as far as is recorded, this motley
crowd went their several ways, great un-
washed throng, trusting, it may be. to
flowing streams and cleansing fountains
outside, eager mainly to secure another
sapeck, and to fall upon some happy chance
for daily bread.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-20
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
items from Victoria.

VICTORIA, June 19th.-The population of
Victoria City, exclusive of Indians, has been
ascertained by the census enumerators to be
1854. The population of the province, ex-
elusive of Indians, will be found to be about
q. .010.
Crops are reported generally favorable
Father Foquet, French priest at Koote-
nay, near the boundary line, has been brutal
ly assaulted by al American outlaw named
Jenkins
Information has been receivedf from the Rog.
ers Syndicate exploring party that seven of
the Indians engaged had returned, stating that
after moving through Eagle Pass and cross
ing the Columbia, the party proceeded up
the Illecilleroat, which empties into the Col
umbia opposite the head of Eagle river
After getting into the Selkirb range, in the
elbow of the river, they were stopped by the
snow, and had to retrace their steps to the
Columbia, where their seven Indians were
paid off, and with the other two Messrs.
Rogers went down the river to Colville Here
they propose to lay in further supply, and
make another effort to cross the Selkirk range
and get to Howse Pass. The prevailing i'm
preston is that the route through the Sell
kirk range is impracticable, and that there
fore the whole project must be ultimately
abandoned.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-20
NEVADA.
Wayyard Girls,

EUREKA. June 1S.h.-A few nights ego
couple of young girls arrived in Eureka, con-
signed to one Of our saloons, from San Fran
cisco Intelligence office, to perform the duties
of waiter eirls-a prominent feature in many
of our saloons. To-day the Sheriff received
a dispatch from the Chief of Police of Sar
Francisco, making inquiries of two girls who
had left their tones one from Alameda and
one from San Francisco, and giving their de-
scriptious. The Sheriff recognized the new
arrivals as the runaways, and on interviewing
sought for and consented to return. One of
them is the daughter of a prominent
lawyer Of Alameda, and the other of good
parents in San Francisco. They served in
the beer saloon only one night One is an
accomplished pianist and vocalist, and both
are prepossessing. They will be sent home
tomorrow morning.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-20
CALIFORNIA.
ConI Mine Purchased.

WHEArLAND, June 18th.-The title to the
Clipper coal mine, near Lincoln, Placer
county, which has been involved in litigation
fer several years, has at last been settled, and
the mine was purchased to-day by John Lam
dis of this place. Immediate measures will
be taken to operate the mine on an extensive
scale, and the coal, of which several hundred
thousand tons are developed by the tunnels:
placed on the market. Recent analysis cf
this coal exhibits seventy-fve per cent. of
carbon, which, together with practical tests,
demonstrates its heretofore unknown value
for smelling purposes, and for the reduction
of copper and iron ores. The erection OF
works is also being contemplated.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-20

SAN JOSE, June 1Sth.-John T. Stocklin,
the man who was run over by the hook and
ladder truck last night. is to-day better, and
it is now believed he will recover. His ribs
on the right side are crushed in,
and he is otherwise badly, but not
fatally, injured. Insurance on the syna-
gogue is as follows: Glenn's Falls, New
York, 81, 600; Buffalo German, New York,
81. 100, and the Oakland Home, 81, 500 the
loss is estimated at $1,000. The furniture
was uninsured, and the heaviest loss falls
upon that and the fixtures
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-20

REMEDY FOR AcID Burns. s.-Since vitrol-
throwing has become common offense, it
may be well to point out that in case
which occurred during chemical lecture,
described in the Bulletin de Iherapeutiqae,
in which two students were seriously in.
jured in the face by the explosion of a
flask containing boiling sulphuric acid, the
intense suffering at first experienced ceased
entirely about quarter Of an hour after
the application OF a soft paste of calcined
magnesia and water in a layer about two
millimeters in thickness. M. Alande
states that the magnesia requires to be re-
moved in twenty-four hours, but that the
patients, after recovery, retain no marks
of the accident