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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09
A LIFE ron A LIFE.
A Nova Scotia Murderer Put 10 DEATH
Yesterday.

Nova Scotia Murderer Put 10 Death
Yesterday.
ANNAPOLIS, Nova SCOTIA, February s.
Jas. N. Thebault was hanged here this
morning for the murder OF Charlotte Hill,
at Lake View, September last. Thebault
rose early and passed considerable time
with the priest, preparing for his approach.
Ing end. When summoned for execution
he walked composedly TO the scaGold, 40.
companied by a priest, who encouraged
him In devotion. AS he approached the
gallows he looked about on those present
with fearless expression, then mounted
the scafold with firm steps. He made no
confession. At o'clock the rope was cut,
and the drop fell, the body falling ak feet.
Thebaults neck was instantly broken and
he did not move muscle afterward. The
body was removed 10 his home for burial.
The morbid curiosity which is usually
felt regarding executions seemed 10
possess the people Of the district to an tin.
limited degree. All through the night
knots Of persons collected on the street
corners, and one or two attacks were made
on the lail fence during the night, but the
consta6les drove of the assailants.
MOST DisaRAcEFUL SCENE.
Toward daylight teams OF every de.
BCtiption began To pour into town, and
soon after six o'clock a crowd gathered In
front Of the Jail enclosure. A portion Of
the people, principally from the country,
we're in famed with liquor; and with wild
shouts and yells rushed toward the fence.
The clergYmen, conStables and citizens re.
monstrated, entreated and tried In every
way 10 restrain the now maddened
throng, but 10 no purpose.
Huge beams were used as batLetinp
rams, and onCe an opening was made
poles and hands we're used, and the whole
front Of the high, strong fence was III o
few minutes torn down. The people tore
al the boards like tnaniaCs, beating and
ttampling them Under foot with cries Of
rage The scene was most digraceiul,
Those melting tue mob argued that the
people tore down the fences at Dieby, In
Montreal, ard elsewhere when Tue execti.
Liohs were sought TO be made private,
While this wild discotd was In pfogfes
outside, Thebault was walking up and
down his cell, striving to totlify himself
30 that ho might not quail before the aW.
iul doom which he was soon 10 meet,
When the rope was cut and the body fell
the crowds began TO surge on. They were
appealed 10 for God'a sake 10 restrain
themselves 10 the presence Of death, and
somo fell back. AZ the hody was cut
down the spectators, among whom were
women and children, dispersed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. F. 3. ohanfrau will bo at
the Opera House Friday and Saturday
evenings aud Saturday matinee, support.
ed by Tayleute's company. On Friday
evening. the Mysteries OF Paris" will be
given; Saturday matinee, EAST Lynne"
and q Saturday night "Kit, the AfkanBas
Traveller"
seats on sale ga. N. to-day at Bautnet,a.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09
SONG REctrAL.

Mrs. Annie NJ. shelb will give her frat
Song Recital at Germania Hail this even.
Ing, and will be assisted by Miss Ida V.
Todd, pianist, and Prof. Louis vass,
vlolinist. The programme before us con.
tainS some excellent numbers, and the
well known abilities Of the artists ought 10
secure large attendance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09
RIRE AT HURRICANR.
A PhysIcINR's HOnse and $1,000 In Money
Destroyed.

Special Dispatch to the IntsllIgouG0r,
The brick residence OF DR., N, L, Nys, of
Hurricane, was burned Monday morning.
Loss about $SOOOi no insurance, The doctor
had over $1,000 in money burned at the time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09
AMUsEMENrs.

Performances Last hight-CominE A.
fractions.
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and Vests
minstrels closed their engagement at the
Opera House last night, playing to q
moderately large audience. The company
leave Tor Cleveland this morning where
they open tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09

We observe by taunton MaSS'' paper'

,,oss So., ~ and n Tourleenth street
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-09

WASHINGTON, February S.-Ths credsn.
tisls OF Philstus Sawyer and Arthur
F, GonnAn, Senators elect, were read and
AIa1
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heavens ly Father to remove from our Sabbath school our very efficient co-lsborer, M. E. Roys. Therefore,
 Resolved, ist That in the death of Bro. Roys, this Sabbath school has lost one of it's most efficient workers; his class of little boys kind and faithful teacher, the church to which he was attached an earnest, consistent member and safe counsellor; the town worthy, good citizen, and his family an affec- tienats husband and kind father.
 2. That we feel deeply the loss we have sustained; and by the grace of God will try to bury his faults If any he had, and initiate his virtues.
 8. That we sympathise with his be- reaved family in their deep aifliction.
 I. That ! copy of this paper be fur nished by our secretary to the Russell vile DEMOCRAT with a request for it's publication; and also copy to the family of Bro. Roys.
 Adopted by the Russellville Union Sabbath school, Feb'y 20, 1881.
 W. c. RENFRow, Sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24

No mails departed from this place on Friday on the account of high water.
 --Mr. D. c. Brown, wife and daugh- ter reported sick last week, but are now potter.
 MT. Harrison Smith, the polite and accommodating salesman of the firm of Neal & Co.,, has moved over to west square, renting from Dr. R. M. Johnson.
 Marriage licenses issued last week : Henry Vanwert and Miss Elizabeth Gillum; c, D. Massey and Miss E. J {. Solby; w, B. Young and Mrs. Maggie McCune: Clark Valentine and Mrs. Nancy Martin. It is rather early for martias, but suppose the martins know best,
 Taken by surprise again, CT at least goodly number of us. This time it was by the marriage of Mir. W. B. Young and Mrs. Maggie McCune on last Wednesday night. The Rev. Thos. J. Taylor, pastor of the Dover circuit, officiating. Success and happiness to them ill the future.
 Mir. Nj. H. Baird's public school of three and half months taught in Val> ley district No. 34 closed on last Fri day. He WAS paid off for his services and is new ready for another location. Mr. Baird has the reputation of good teacher, and is interested in the cause of education.
 A very small portion of the lands returned delinquent by the collector for the non payment of taxes of 1879 has been redeemed yet. The time of the owners preference in the redcmp, ton Of said lands will soon be up. A stitch in tims is said to save nine, though in this case would have saved 36 per cent
 About as easy thing as you ever done is to subscribe for a Little Rock daily paper, but getting daily paper from Little Rcck well, l should smile. No Russellyille DEMOCRAT received Thursday at Dover. No Atkins News for Saturday. A letter mailed at Potts Station on the Sth can reach Dover by the llth right side up with care. This is funny, though it could be worse.
 In the rush and hustle through life don't forget that the small inland town of Dover Is in the cotton business to some extent. There has been put up to date by Mir. John Marberry's steam -gin l0S0 bales, and at Capt. Rollow's horse gin l20 Total number put up 1900. There has been bought and shipped to the 18th inst. by Bayliss, and T. N, Neal & Co.,, Sl7 bsles-by Ssyliss, 502; Neal x Co.,, 3l5, and still 1t comes, both in the seed and in the bale.
 Dover is looking up steady by de> grees, slow but snre. Mir. 5. W. Jones has purchased q lot in West Dover and the lumber is being laid on the ground for the erection of new residence. Dr. c. L. Kirksey anticipates building now residence this spring. And also Dr. J. R. Kinney is preparing to erect a resdedcs on his lot near Capt. D. C.. Brown. Correct, doctor; cosy little cage will not be the least in the way of decoying the bird; in fact. it is gener> ally supposed that neat and well ar ranged cottage affords great induce ments for matters in that line of busi- ness. Any way, doctor, would sug> gsst that you go ahead with the work and let Us see how the idea will "paa out" SCRAP.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
DIED.

February IS, at his residence in Russ sellvi!le, M. B. Roys, aged 5l years and nearly two months.
 Mir. Roys was born December 24, 1929, in the state of New York, and when he was about three years old his parents moved to Michigan, where he grew up to manhood and married; and soon after his marriage he moved with his young family to Illinois, and in few years came to Arkansas, and in November. 1873, settled in Russellyille and commenced business. Reverses, however, came. and he was almost ruined financially; but his honesty, in- dustry and integrity he overcame his difficulties. won the confidence of all, and succeeded in building for himself A good business and good business repu- tation. As a business man he was in> dustrious snd strictly honest.
 When he came to Arkansas he con- nected himself with Dr. Welcn's church (Presbyterian) at Little Rock, Of which he was member at the time of his death
 At the time of his death and for q long time previous, he had bten mem- Der of the c. P. Sabbath school, as the teacher of the class of little boys, and very often as an officer, in both of which he proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him. He loved hie class and his class loved him.
 He was always punctual in his duties as & Sabbath school teacher, in the prayer meeting and at the preaching hour. His seat was seldom vacant. He was always interested in what was of interest to the cause of religion and good morals. Always found on the side eff what he believed to be right. He was a good man in the true sense, of the word. He was religious. His religion made him cheerful and happy. A good man has gone, and the loss sustained bvthe community isvery great but the loss of his afflicted family is beyond all computation.
 Nr. Toys lived the life of Christian and his death was full of light and peace.
 The world is always better for such men having lived in it.
 E. NJ. ROACH. Russsllville, Ark, Feb. 2l, 1881.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
THE LITTLE ROCK SG TORT
 SMITH RAILROAD.
The Work That it Has AccOm-
 pIisned.
Editors Russellville Democrat:

Editors RusselIville Democrat:
 There is no organization, corpora tion or society in the state that has been of greater benefit to the state in settling up and advancing her interests than the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad company. With all the much and unjust abuse that has been thrown upon this company. it has never ceased to labor fer our
 interests, and pour onto our empty lands thousands after thousands or people who perhaps would never have been among us, had It not been for the energy and interest of the splendid gentlemen who control this company. The thousands of fayors and courtesies extended to those along this line, are but poor evidon- ces of the great and generous hearts that beat in the bosom of it's super intendent, Col. Hartman, and land agent. Col. Slack. In '19 they sold 52.000 acres of land; in 80 their sales amounted to the vast area ot T5,O00 acres, being even more thah was sold the same year by the Iron Mountain road, which reaches from our northern to our southern borders; they having sold 66,000 acres. So far in 'Sl the sales are unknown, but we have every reason to believe they will far exceed those Of any year yet; on the lst inst. thirty eight sales were made, amounting to 1907 acres. Great credit is due this company and it's faithful officers, and with all our strength we protest against ANY action by our legislature that will retard in the slightest degree rail, road enterprises or interfere witE railroad interests. We wish long life to it's faithful officers, and many years of prosperity to this noble or ganization. X.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
Ho1FoR MARDIGRAs.

Arrangements have been made be- tween the Memphis and Little Rock railroad and the Little Rock and Fort Saith railroad for the following low rates from the line of the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad to Memphis and return, account "Memphis mardi gras. ." Tick-ts will bs put on sale at all statiens on the following dates |: February 25, 26, P and 2S, good to re- turn until and on March 6, inclusive {: Fort Smith and return, SlS %; Van Buren and return, SIP 55; Alma and return, SIP 10; Mulberry and return $ll G5; Ozark and return, $l0 05; Altus and return, $l0 70; Coal Hill and re- turn, $l0 45; Spadra, $l0 %; Clarks- yllle, go 75; RussellYille, $S 55; Atkins, , $s 00; Morrilton, $7 4s; Plummersyille, $7 l5; Conway, SC 30.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
Mothers ! Mothors!! Mothers!!!

Are you disturbed at nigh! and bro ing and crying with the excTuciating pain of eutuug teeth? II so, go at once. and get bottle of Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately peud upon 1t; there Is no mistake about it.. There is not a mother on earth who has ever used it, who will not tell you at once that it will regulate the bowels, and give rest to the mother. and relief and health to the child, operating like magic It is perfectly safe to use ia all eases, and pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the United States, Sold everywhere 25 cenIs 8 bottle. lDet2l-ly
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
Is nrRERY GINEN THAr rHN

ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I'll F. " following named executors, edministra tors and guardians have filed their accounts current as such, for settlement and eonhrma - ton at the April term, 1881, of the rope probate court, viz:
 w. E. Young. gln Willie s. Young. R. r. Williamson Admr D. F. Williamson est
 final.
 R. J Wilson gdu Ruth Bernard final. W. l.. D. Ewing gdn Ashmore heirs. J. w. Hughey gdn Elizabeth Strickland, hhai' W. E. Young admr W. C. Mct me estate. " l. Ilarkev admr Alfred Wick estate. !. <. Williamson gdn Wright heirs. J. B Erwin admr Frank Thaeh estate. W. RI. Dunn admr A. R. Garrison estate hnal' |. C. Lukcr admr A, J. West estate.
 All persons interested in sad estates are no- tiHed 10 iie their exceptions, if any they have, on or before the second day of the next (April) term of the probate court of Pope county, Ar kansas, or they will be forever barred from executing to the said amounts or any part thereof
 Witness my hand and ofcial seal this 3lst l.. 5. day of January 1881.
 w. ]. REYNOLDS, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK
 RAILWAY
Always Ahead. Little Rock Go Washington City $40
 Round Trip.

Tickets on sale at Little Rock and ArEenta February 2S, 2S and March I, good to return on any train leaving Washington until and on March s, 1881. This is splendid opportunity for bnsi- ness men to visit Boston. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and ether
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
To the Ladies.

The ladies of Russellviile and sufe rounding towns and country may pre- pare themselves for rich treat lh the way of handsome goods, bennets, hats, dress trimmings, dress patterns, gloves, neek-wear, laces, silks, satins, feathers, flowers, ribbons, hair goods, 65c., when Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Harris return from the east. They will surprise you all with new and beautiful goods when will be sold at the very lowest prices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
1e7s

Two echpses of the sun and two of the moon will occur during the present year. The first, partial eclipse of the sun, will occur on the 27th of May. On June llth and l2th there will be a tota, eclipse Of the moon. On November 2Ist there will be an annular eclipse of the sun, and on December 9th partial eclipse of tue moon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
Notice fnr Pnbllcation.
LAND OFFICE AT DARpANELLg, ARE.,l
 Innnnt.a .i lANl

LAND OFFICE AT DARpANELLR, ARK"l
 January 3i, 1881. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice et his Intention to make final proof in support ofhis claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the U. S, land office at Darda- ueile, Ark, on the 5th of March, lhSl, VIZ: John Clngmau, homestead entry No. oO9i. for the s D i4 $ W A and w A E 14 sec. 2t township \ 20 west
 He names the following witnesses 70 prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land. viz;
 h, |. Williamson, W. G. Roberts, Albert II. MadduX, W. r. Hamilton, all of kussellvihe' Ark. T. M. blb9of heais'Nt'
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24

The Little Rock and Fort Smith railway have expended since Octo. Der, 1875, for immigration purposes alone, over $279, ,000, or over 53,000 per annum. This is exclusive of taxes paid, which by the land de- partment alone amount to over $69,- GOO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
ApnINIsTRAroR's NOVICE,

Letters of administration having been grant ed to me by the Probate Court uf Pope county, Arkansas, upon the estate of Daniel Mathews, decid late or said county, notice Is hereby given to all psrsons having claims against said estate to exhibit the same to noe, propslly aQ- theuticated, within one yaar from teh. 5th' 1881. the date Of said lettors, or they may he preetuded from any beneiit in said estate; and If said claims be not so exhibited within two wears from said date, they will be toreNe baT.ed !. l.. SHlNN.
 Admir of Daniel Mathews, dec'd.
 ". c. FORD. Attorney
 peb. 1Tth. lSSi. hGtol.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
LAND SALES.

The sale and disposition of lands in Arkansas during the past three years would almost surpass belief. especially when the fact is taken into consideration that the state government itself made no attempt to advertise the resources of the state. The following figures tell the story:
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
AnnIIcation for Local Bill.

NTorfCE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT l Ih,' s4ats of Arkansas, now in session for m net granting < me Felier from any alleged indebt- esness to gtata and county. as sheriff and eNr onlcio collector of Pope county, Arkansas,
 4, $, F0WLE February ist, lssl
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24

eastern cities. For information, apply
 to J. P. Harris, ticket agent, Littls Rock: ?. II. Csrnes, ticket agent, Ar gsnta; or, to b. c. Roberts, general -Dasseng,r and ticket agent, Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24

TN JUSTICES COURT, ILLINOIS TOWN E SHIP, POPE C3uNIY; c. +. Howell, plnintid
 against Warning Order. J. Well and Max Wcil DefendaBts. Tho defepaants are warned to appear iu this court within thrty days to answer tho com piaint Ol the plaintiff
 c. VI. BERRYMAN, J. r. February h lssli
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARK, ]
 Fehr1iory il 1881.

February il, lS6l ! Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or County Court, Pope county, Ark at boYeIi Arkansas, on Fist March, 1881. viz, , Alfred w. Ross. homestead entry No. 94Sb for the \ " 1a " 4 section 3o township 10 % west. .. his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Robert Shirley, Amos Bullock, hndrew " aIlace and X. W Ross. all of Scottyiile, Ark.
 T. NJ. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
D. 1T. H4RHEY.
For saIe.

well improved place with six lots, situated in suburbs of Rueseliyitle, tbe most desirable portion of town. Bed Of 0lJ strawberry plants. apple, peaeh and pear trees, HoHse hos i good rooms; stable and all necessary out- h0usos Good well of water Terms reasona- ble Apply to w. D. LIVINGSTON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24
DOVER DOTS.

--Bayou on boom,
 --The low land cotton gathered, at lgst
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24

Our Stock is now complete in all it's branches. Our Goods and fresh. Our facility for dolng business Is ample and we able sell goods not only as low hut act,,allv CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE in the city, The time of year for active business has ar rived and within the Five Months expect to sell $50 GOO worth of goods cash To do this we expect and intend to sell for a SMALLER PROFlE than goods have ever before been sold for here
 Therefore if you want CLOTHING we have 1t of all kinds and qualities from $ per suit mp to Soo' oFe coats from s up to $20 Also extensive line of Fur
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-02-24

nshng Goods such as fine shirts underwear, overshirt collars, ties, &c., &c. Our BOOT and SHOE DEPARTMENT is lhMENsE and here we claim that we exce in Price and Quality
 Our HAT DEPARTMENT-both Ladies and Gentle mens is the most extensive in town.
 Our DRY GOODS AND NOTION Department is unJ equallen in extent and variety.
 We have Ladies' Cloalis shawls Nubias, Lace Wraps Gloves and Hosiery in great assortment
 Our stock of RIBBONS is the most complete in town.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1881-03-12
Land In England.

Behind the land question in Eng
land is the question of habits. The
land 10 held in these great tracts,
not for enjoyment, but from pride.
The brains OF men are 80 equal un-
der modern facilities Of education
that hereditary descent would be in
consequential if it did not have he
reditary estate to advertise the fact /;
and consequently every parvenu in
the nobility rushes to buy land at
q ridiculous price, so that he can
appear on the landscape of the
country among the sons of Nor
mana. For the greater part Of the
year an English estate is not fit to
live on. on account of the climate,
and there is plenty of land to be
had for less than 81 per acre on
the steppes of the Rocky Mountains
more agreeable for hunting, for res
idence and for every other enjoy.
ment than the best land in Eng
land.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1881-03-12
The G., & C. Il. X.

Last Thursday morning the con-
ductors on the Carson d Colorado
railroad construction trains began
charging passengers for carrying
them over the road. The charge
from the second crossing of the
Walker to the Mound House Is
Sc so. The distance is sixty-five
miles.
One construction train now runs
each way, daily, between the
Mound House and the end of the
track.
The new c. & c. Railroad Is now
completed to point about seventy
five miles from the Mound House.
II the present rate of progress is
kept up Hawthorne will be reached
by the first OF April.