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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

The Little Rock Gazette has this to say of the proposition to in- crease tho number of United States supreme judgesi
 Senator Blaine's proposition to increase the supreme judges to thir- teen is being much discussed, and It is received with favor. The courts are oyerrorked, and more circuits are needed for our large and rapidly growing country. It is well under stood that Senator Blaine takes the ground that. out of thirteen judges the appointing power should select three or four of the most eminent democratic lawyers of the country. He thinks the court would stand stronger in popular favor if compos ed in this way, and that the republi- can party would be freed from all charge of organizing and maintain ing partisatf judiciary. He thinks representation in courts IS just as advantageous and beneficial as in legislatures"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

The president has nominated Nathan Calf, jr.. to be the secretary ofthe navy, The nomination caused general surprise, except to 8 few who knew of the presidents inten- tion to make it. When the nomina- tion was presented to the senate, Gen. Calf was at the capital in the room of the senate committee on ap- propriations. He is Q native of West Virgisia, residing at Clarks- burg, and about forty years of age. He was colonel of the third Virginia regiment in the union army, and reached the rank of brigadier gen eral during the war, where he earned reputation for gallantry. He has been United States district attorney of the first Virginia district for twelve years. Four years ago he was the republican nominee for gov ernor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

No one man in the state has done more to populate Arkansas than Col. ". D. Slack, the open hearted and energetic land commis sIoner of the Little Rock and Fort Smith railway. He has done this by extending superior inducements to immigrants and by his universal courtesy to new corners. Cols. Slack and Hartman and Capt. Bennett, by virtue of their respective positions are enabled to do valuable and last ing service to the Arkansas river valley, and to immigrants desiring to settle therein, and right royalty do they do it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
The following hill has hean

The following bill has been in- troduced in congress by Congress man Turner.
 To prevent fraud and corruption in the election of president, vice president, senators and represents : tives. It provides tha. before en- Il rinsins, yeh chicken-livered whelp? r tering on their duties the president and vice.presidcnt elect and all per sons elected to either house of con gress shall take an oath that they have uot procured or attempted te procure thsir election by bribery ol fraud, and that they will not, during their term of office, permit any cou tributicn of the employees O. the United States for election or polit ical purposes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
County Papers.

The following is what the Cinoin- natl Trade hst thinks of those char acters who are all the time complain ing of their county papers and in stesd of helping to support them, send on for a large city paper and thus help to support them;
 "A gentleman writes to us that his county paper is so poor that he has stopped it. therefore sends us SS for the Trade List. We repeat that we do not want subscribers sn these terms. A mans county paper is worth the world, iflt is not, it is his fault If the county paper is prop erly encouraged, it may be relied upon for information of more value to the people in whose interest it 's issued than cau be found in all the city papers in the United States. No man can afford to be without the paper that publishes the official ad- vertisements of his county, the pub lie sales, court news, and other intel ligence. IT the paper is poor, the people are more at fault than the publisher for not giving it a hoersl patronage. However poor the coan ty paper may be, it is always worth more than it coats to those interest ed in the affairs of the county"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

The democrats of Tennessee having toolishly divided upon the debt question allowed & republican to be elected governor and in the recently assembled legislature by \ fusion Of republicans ana green. packers republican was elected speaker ot the house. Arkansas democrats, it sensible, will prof, from the experience of their Tennes see brethren.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
There seems to be no doubt ths

There seems to be no doubt that llorstio Seymour had the best of reasons last summer for declining the Cincinnati nomination and an active part in politics, His physi. elan now ferhlds his speaking or writing on political or other exciting topics. He is confined to h,s room, and sees none but members of his own family,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Capt James B. Eads has return ed from Vera Cruz on board 8 Msxi- can war steamer. The Mexican

ed from Vera Cruz on board a Msxi- can war steamer. The Mexican
 prehend. She bemoaned her late al protested her innocence unceaslngl government gives to Capt. Eads' company the right to build 6 ship railway across the isthmus of Te. hauntepeci grants it 100000 acres of land on the shore of the Pacific on winch to build the terminus of the railroad and establish an hsrbor; empowers it to charge and collect a toll of five dollars per ton on freight of ship and cargo passing ever the road. The right is also given tho railroad of a telegraph line on which only the customary rates can be charged In return for thhs Capt Eads agrees to carry on tue railroad all ships of war, munitions, mails etc, free of charge The building of the road must be commenced within two years and completed ir ten years from May 10, 1881,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

The superintendent of the cen sus publishes the population of thir, ty-two states and territories as made up from the returns of the snumera- tors. In this list the population of Arkansas is put down st S52, ,564, going considerably beyond the lsrg
 est estimates made before the taking of the census. or the states pub. ished in this list, Arkansas exceeds in population Connecticut Delaware, Florida, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

MT Carl Schurzs proposition that the government should buy Lafayette square m Washington City, for executive uses, meets wita bot opposition, ss, aside from the tremendous expense, 1t woald dc away with many historical places such as Mrs. Msdison's house, Dc catnr's, the house where it wss st tempted to Ssssssinste Mir, Seward and many other belldings Of cor responding interest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

--While oar legislature is consid
 ering plans for the suppression ot the dangerous and uncoHth habit ol "pis,e, totine it woald De well to hsstow ltltle thought upon tho sell
 ine or giving away of deadly weap
 oas 10 minors Not a few of the icvoiuag and heartrenaine deeds that go to make op the daily record
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

Ut Is now thought to be pretty certain that bill will pass congress putting Grant on the retired list with full pay and allowance, amounting to the snug little sum of slS,ooo per annum. Ass species of ill.timed, nndcserved and prohigate expsndi- tore of the peoples money this will take tho palm.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
A hnnt the yn;ddla If tb;.

About the middle of this month large excursion party will leave Chicago via New Orleans and Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico, and will return by the way of Havana. The party will be made up largely of railroad and mining capitalists. The fare for the round trip is $2OO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

It has been discovered that cot ton stalks when reduced to pulp will make an excellent article of manilla paper. This discovery will produce an increased interest in the produe- tion of the fleecy staple.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

Little Rock contemplates the abandonment of it's municipal sys- tenn and the adoption of the taxing district plan. This appears to be about the cnly avenue of escape for that debtridden city.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

Mrs. Hayes gave a sitting re- gently at the White House to Mir. Daniel Huntington, president of the Academy of Design, for her portrait, which is to be painted and engraved as teetotal testimonial.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

The presidents music costs the country as much as hls salary. The Marine band, substantially White House institution. is maintained at q cost of $50, ,0O0 annually.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
svssslivl.ls CHAIR sA.!.sY,
J. S. CHURCH, PROPRIETOR.

The attention Of the public is called to the fact we have got our Chair factory m running order and prepared to manufacture for the trade Dining Room. Kitchen and Chldrensis Chairs which we intend 10 sell as reasonable as other parties in the same hasi- ness. Our chairs are good and strong as we use nothing but good material.
 Give us a call before you bay and VIC will treat yea right. ,. & CHURCH.
 RusseilvfUe Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

There is mining company at Silver Cliff, Colorado, with Wm. H. Barnum, president, and S. W. Dor ssy, vice president. Politics arc not discussed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

of crime, originates from the careless or intended use of firearms by chil- dren. As an exchange aptly says, "the small bo, must be put upon peace footing"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

It is reported that Secretary Schurz will leave Washington in April with his family, to settle per manently in St. Louis. Mir. Schurz intends to employ his time in look ing after his paper, the Westliche Post, and writing a book.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

A bill IS pending before the South Carolina legislature providing the death penalty for any person who shall kill another in a duel.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

--ros Skhx AT Rk9aAfN. The unaelssgn- cd csfcr< far sale the follow ing property situat- ea ln RnsSeliNllle: A geoa house wlth five raotne and splensid wei of water which never goes ,iry. six lots ~jth picket fence around them Thss pfopcrty is about N quarter of A nile so0th pf 1hc dcg,nG n. ROGERS,
 London. ArkRnsAA.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
The initial number of the

The initial number of the Ar. kansas Messenger, 8 newly risen star in the journalistic Armament, has been received. The Messenger IS neat paper, well printed and edited, and halls from Morrilton. Rev. John W. Boswell is it's editor We wish it success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Congressman Dunn has int,

duced in congress the following bill
 Providing that lands in the Indian territory to which the Indian title has been extinguished, and which are unoccupied by the Indians, are public lands of the United States and are hereby declared subject te settlement under the homestead and pre- emption laws.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
All the talk about Mir. Garfields
Tasc..rrrRrn AND vEsDEn or

cabinet annoin t,,7. .7ss.- ,...a.... '--.-
 HANtsxcruRER AND vENDER OF
 SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
 merely guesswork. The president says that to say anything at this time that could be construed into a promise would be ridiculous, and that he does not expect to please every body and has no idea of trying
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
rnr SalN

A well ftnnroVed place with SIX lots, sitnAted Sn smbueix ~ R48sscllsstla. the most arSsrsbie rortion of town. Bel Of S09 iawhcTqs nlAnts apple peach and pear trees, ilcnee has { gneA rgcNss stable apd Aii ncncssMrs otit- hnuseS. ssa,d well cf water. FeiaAs reSSnna- hle Apris t0 W Q. iiN N1>6STtA>.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

It has been aeclaed that Gener. al Butler or sny other American counsel, csnaot plead in tue courts of Great Bgtlsn,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
EUREKA BABY COMPANY.

L. M. cmith and J. G. FergusOn. 1 ". c. Renfrow, business manager 1 RESTAURANTS. I ". J. Hicks. l James Winchester. l Judd < Bruchie.
 HALLWAY STATION. 1 c. E. Howell, Agent; Eb Howell Assistant; T. Halliburton and c. R Cole, telegraph operators; Mace Der nard, Charley Churchill and William Cooper, employees. RussELLvILLE AcADEMY. Prof. c. A. Jones, principal; Misl Bettie Foster and Miss Florence Pruitt. assistants. | CHURCHES. NJ. E. S.; J. J. Roberts, pastor. Presbyterian; E. NJ. Roach, pastor Baptist; J. P. Weaver, pastor. M. E.; W. J. Simmons, pastor.
 TOWN OFFICERS. s. N. Evans, mayor. B. F. lobe, recorder. D. H. Youngblood, marshal. R. c. Bonds, treasurer. City attorneys, Wilson & Carter. Aldermen: l.. M. Smith, G. E.. Howell, w. J.. White, J. L. Shinn and J. A. Moseley.
 PUBLIC wEIGHER. W. P. Wooten; A. B. Renfrow, asslstant.
 PHOTOGRAPHER. ". A. Black.
 koTARIEs PUBLIC. T. w. Hamblen, T. J. Russell, B. F. lobe, R. H. Jamison, Nj. A. Nose ley and R. B. Wilson.
 DENTIST. Dr. T. M. Wyatt.
 GUNsMIrH. J. A. Norris.
 INSURANCE AGENTS. c. B. Gerber.
 G. E. Howell. J. k. Battennsld.
 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. G. W. Berryman and Lewis Allen.
 LAWYERS. Wilson & Carter, Davis & Wallace, c. E. Burney, W. c. Ford, D. B. Granger, Jno. R. Homer Scott and Lawrence Russell.
 MARKET HOUSES. Atlas Hartsell & Co. w. J. Hicks & Co. J, G. Ferguson, Mrs. White and R. A. Barlow.
 PRIVATE BOARDING. J. ". Tucker and Mrs. Mary ! Fowler. s,7"
 BOOKS AND STATIONERY. " Arthur Erwin. ~eS
 RESIDENT orrlclx,s W. J. White, post yp 'otts, county sui gent of Little Restveyor and land sitadals op ss~l- .ssSck and Fort Smith l railway; John Quinn, deputy sheriff, and II. c. Howell, representative.
 ICE DEPOT. Ed Bernard.
 CABINET MAKER. F. Griffe.
 STEAM FIGURING MILL. l.. NJ. Smith; - Brooks, - Hurst - Roswell, - Osment and - Hurd, employees.
 CHAIR MANuFAcToRY. J. s. Church; Mathis and Frank lin, employees.
 BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES. Russellville Lodge No. 274, F&A NJ Russellvills Chapter, No.--, RAM Chosen Friends Lodge No. s6, I. O. O. F.
 Banner Lodge No. 1858, K. of H.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

Eureka Springs is now enjoying telegraph facilities.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
RUSSELLvILLE'S
INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS.


 The following directory embrace full list of the industries and in stitutions of Russcllvills. We hay sndeavored to make it full and ac curate, although we may have over looked some. We intend to publisl a similar list every New Year t, show the rise and progress of ou beautiful little city.
 GENERAL MERCHANDISE. R. J. Wilson; A. Russell, book keeper; J. ". Russell, J. A. Miller A. B. Williamson and John A, Er win, salesmen. J. l.. Shinn; J. K. Battenfeld book keeper; J. H. Shinn,.J. c. Fer guson, J. F. Munday, T. J. Russell Ed Shinn and Charlie Shinn, sales men.
 J. T. Fowler & Co.,: M. A. Nose. ley, book keeper; ". H. Garden salesman.
 s. A. Buck < Co.,; T. ". Ham blen, J. T, Wharton. B. W. Allen and ". I. Harksy. M. x J. Jacobson; H. Cohen, book keeper; 4. ". McAnally and Sam White, salesmsn. Howell, White & Co.,; S. N. Evans, salesman.
 J. M. White & Son; J. L. Tucker, salesman.
 H. P. Bruton. Blackburn * Allen; s. L. Leather wood, salesman.
 FAMILY GROCERIES. T. W. Yerzley; J. E. Richards, salesman.
 W. A. Vim, J. J. Bailey and G. G. Vim, salssmen. W. P. Wooten; Ed Wostsn, sales. man.
 J. A. Moseley; j. M. Gray, jr., salesman. Hudlow & Hubbard. s. Webb & Co. R. Ii. Tate; w. w. Scott. sales. man.
 LIVERY STABLES. Lewis Allen; J. Lem Gray, man agsr; Frank Weaver, employe. Evants & Barlow; = Weaver, smploye.
 STOVES AND TlNwARE. J. H. Battenfsld; Ira Wherry, timer. M. B. Roys; F. M. Tomkins, sales man; A. s. Nowell, tinners
 DRUGGISTS. J. W. Wells; k. B. Ferguson, ,alssman. J. M. Harkey & Bro.; W. M. Pesler, book keeper; Henry Harkey, Albert Lyon and Frank Barlow. alesmen. T te,..uer s...,. MILLINERY. vi ve"-'vill see-surprising resuns Mrs. M. E. Webb.
 BAKERY. Judd & Bruchie; Will Fears, sm. ploye.
 BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. T. c. York; Leo Berg, assistant.
 DRESS MAKERS. Mrs. NJ. c. Fears. Mrs. Elizabeth Hamblsa.
 wATcHMAKER AND JKwELER. ]. +. Settle.
 BARRIERS. Great * Hefin.
 PHYSICIANS. Hill & Thompson. H. Hall.
 J. NJ. Gray.
 J. ". Fruit. c. w. Hsrkey.
 CARPENTERS. Clesver k Wiesss. Jouis uartrsdt
Daily Republican., 1881-12-23
FOURTH EDITION.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
The Closing Argument Of Mr. bird
I'm the Marrixnn Case.

Upon the reopening of Conrt yester-
day afternoon, Mr.. Bird continued h,s
argument in support OF the inotion 10
grant new trial in the Harrigan case.
He strongly urged upon the Court the
necessity of setting aside the verdict
and granting n new trlai' Inc oe-
tense had proved all the reasons why
new trial should be granted, they had
established beyond a doubt the fact OF
the jurors being separated, they had
shown that they had conversed win
men who were not on the jury, and es-
tablshed beyond the possibility OF con-
tradiction, that while they had the me
of the prisoner III their hands, they had
so far forgot their duties, as to play
cards and drink whiskey. He PROPOSED
tothe Court that if there was single
doubt in their minds, as to the proprlc-
ty of the conduct of the jury the pri-
souer was entitled To the benefit OF II,
Mr.. Bird spoke for about one hour
and quoted number of cases to sns-
tain his position. When he closed the
Court ordered the prisoner to be remoV-
ed to his cell, auu II is supposed that u
decision will be rendered to-day.
Several applications were made 70
set aside the sales made by the sheriff
of number of properties in New Cas-
tie and ChIistiana. The reasons giV'n
were III each case inad"quacy of price.
There were number uL WITNESSES eX-
amined on both sides, and the Court re-
served its deci>ioa until to day.
AVG O'Clock Court Adjourned until 10
o'clock This morning.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-23
Cen. Steedman md ItIden.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 22.-l In an
interview with Gen. James Steedmar,
published here to-day, as to tie poSSi-
bility Of his becoming u Presidential
candidate, he saws he is for TIiden first,
last, and all ,he time, although he
would gladly support Hugh j. Jewett
In regard to Penileton he says: at is
a fact, or at least ! so regard it, that
Senator Pendleton can never receive
the support of the Ohio Democrats, and
/ certainly think under those circum-
stances he had better keep out of tie
race" 1t is thought here that Steed-
man is a candidate and that he hopes
to be Tilden's heir in case Tilden can
not secure the nomination, AS Payne
would have been in Cincinnati had not
Thurman and Judge Hoadley pre-
vented.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-23
THIRD EDITION.
Tho Price OF Aristosr attic Titles.

Auericans desiring aristocratlc titles
may be pleased to know where they
are for sale, and at what prices. The
figures are given by Chambers Jour
nal, and there is an agent in London
who conducts the business. A choice
of three Spanish orders, confering the
title of Count, is offered fer SlO,O 900, the
only qualifications necessary on the
part of he purchaser being IAN emil
nent standing in his own country. 1T
may be presumed that the inquiry on
that point is not severe. The Sultan OF
Turkey will make yon Chevalier Tor
Sl25. You may become an Earl, of the
sort created by the little Republic OF
San Marino, by paying $3.50, or a
Baror for 1854.
Secular dignitieS by the Pope are re-
presented by the Journal to be in mar
ket, To become "a Count from this
source costs S. ,O00
1t is also said that in Russia, Portu-
gal and the German States, though the
governments do not barter away titles
directly, the roundabout payment OF
fees to officials will produce satisfactory
results,
Daily Republican., 1881-12-23
The License Question.

As to-day will be PROBABLY be the last day
of Cou!t the applications iur license Will be
acted u, on before the adjournment. nd,r
the new law IT Is the Cuty OF the owner OF the
property where the saloon or tavern is kept
10 make ap. Icaton for the license and 1t
makes The landlOld responsible tor all viola
tIVnS Of the law. This is the first applca-
ton of tie new law: at the last Court the
dealers applied themselves II is expected
that the Court wilt grant all Applications
that are properly endorsed and the Liquor
DcaleVs' AssOcia ion propose IN case any are
refused TO test the law as they are advised
by eminent cOunrel that the Court has no
discretion III the matter Hnt thaJ al property
holders who apply with pr per r~cOMMe ada
tinuS are entitled 10 II license.
The Lew law IL very severe upon those 'apd-
l0raS who obtain license and then allow the
law 70 be violated by their tenants as II
makes the property rEspouslbe for all hncs
ana costs impo,ed 10y the Court and they
will bu el tered as II lien upon the premises.
The law IS very strict IN It's provisions and
one section ,royldes that whenever It can be
shown by proof tnat any injury his been
caused ~ the person o any one ui knOwn IN
temperate habits in CO sequence of the sale
to him or her Of liquor, the seller shall he
Liable to the wife: husband child or
caiidrcn, in an acton upon the case IN which
exemplary as well as actual dam. yes thall
be g4veu by the Jury.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-23
rENNEsSEE's REDEMPTION.
A Bright Prospect shat the State
viii soon become Republican,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-There is
reason to hope that, within a year, Ten
nessee will dissolve her connection with
the hitherto Solid South and wheel into
line with Virginia, if indeed she does
not become Republican State out
right. A very intelligent observer. n
member of the Legislature of one OF the
Middle States, who has recently spent
several months in Tennessee, says that
the change in political sentiment ana
in the general demeanor of the people
toward Northerners, as compared with
two years ago, is remarkable. rms
gentleman, whose associations with
members of the Tennessee Legislature,
now in special session, and with proni-
nent men not in Office, give him eNcep-
tional facilities for learning the situa-
ton, describes it as folly.
The Republicans ard the State credit
Democrats, having secured the pas
sage of an act to refund the STATE debt,
the Law Tax Democrats caused to be
served upon the State Treasurer an In
junction restraining him from raising
the bonds provided for by the act. IL
was their hope and intention 10 have
the trial Of the matter before the SJtte
Cour.s postponed until after the cleo
ton next tail, hoping that it might be
made an issue in the campaign, with
resulting advantages Tor the iaW-taX
Democrats or repud!ators. BY the
efforts OF the State Credit men and the
Republicans, however, the cases have
been advanced on the docket, and are
4, 4 'h,
men c0nCede hat the injunction Will
be dissolved,
A number of State Credit Democrats
in the Legislator, openly avow their
intention to vote to keep the Eepubli-
cans in power in the State, rather than
allow the rerudiators 10 get control AVID
ruin or injure the credit of the state.
The coalition seems 10 be complete for
all prdc icaI purposes. Both factions oi
the Demo raCy concede the prop blilly
that the State will hereafter be IL pub.
lican, and each faction blamcs the OH
er for this anticipated result. This
state of atltrs encourages the Itepubii-
cans 10 gr attreiorls.
One pratical result Of the coalition is
seen in tho work of the Legislature,
which is now engaged in tne reappor'
tionmGnt OF the State under the last cen
suS The State Credit Democrats are
voting III such a way As to give the Re
puhlicans rs many districts AS possible
1t is their purpose to help elect Keplb-
licaus to the Legislature where such u
thin, is possible, and were 1t not the
Republican VIII in eturn vote Tor Il
state trrdif Democrat
Daily Republican., 1881-12-23
A Maine Deacon at the pump

One mooni.Ss night last week an
Auburn Deacon lighted his lantern,
took the water pail and went out doors
to the backyard pump to get a pal! of
water. He carefully adjusted the
wooden pail to a favorable focus, and
absent mindedly hung the lantern on
the pump-nose, He then seized the
pump-handle and worked it as vigor.
ously as well-preser7ed but absent
minded Auburn Deacon might. The
stream of water gushed out of the
pump and broke the lantern into irag
ments, leaving the Auburn Deacon il,
the dark and his WATERFALL in thirsty
condition. If he had been anybody
but an Auburn Deacon people wonC
have d-Hell, what wouldn't the.
say,