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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
Attention, Temperance People!

The temperance people of the coun- ties of Sebastian, Crawford, Logan, Johnson, Pope, Yell, Conway an l Faulkner, are requested to appoint con- mittees on programme to meet a like committee of the temperance people of Franklin county at Rnssellville, on the 10th day of June, to prepare a pro gramme for the grand temperance rally and picnic at Ozark on the 4th day of July. By order of the committee.
 c. c. CoLBURn, A. II. BoLEs,
 L. l.. WTTTICH. c. WALLACE,
 II. II. TURNER, ALEX TREADwAY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
NEW YORK sENAToRsHIP.
Still No Prospect for a Break Tn
 the Deadlock.

ALBANY, June 6.-Senator Eide man presented the petition of 3IOO citizens of the eighth senatorial dis srict, asking the return of Conkling and Platt. Three protests against the election Of CoEkling and Platt were presented from St. Lawrence county. Foster gave notice that ne is paired with Astor on all voting for the United States senatorshis until December 3l, 1881, when either is absent. Both are republicans.
 Senator Lord asked which senator had lett the republican party.
 Senator Sessions gave notice that he would move a call of the senate whenever he found both of the sena- tors absent without leave of absence from the senate.
 The joint convention reassembled at 12 o'clock and proceeded to vote tor the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of Conkling, with the follow ing result:
 The vote by senators was as fol lows: Jacobs, ,; Conkling, b; Kog- CTS, 3; Bradley, 1; Wheeler, ); Cor nell, 4; Folger, l.
 The assembly voted as follows: Jacobs, g; Conkling 20; Cornell, F; Wheeler, 4; Lapham, 3, Rogers, 10, Tremaine l.
 The total vote was: Jacobs, p Conkling, 26; Cornell, 16: Wheeler, II; Lapham, 3; Rogers, l3; Bradley, 1; Foiger, 1; Tremaine, l.
 Neither Conkling nor Platt are here, nor is Vice President Arthur, and no rooms has been engaged for them at the Deleyan. All the talk now is, how the adjournment can be carried. No hope is being enter tained of breaking the dead lock and effecting an election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Gov Churchill has approved ol the mastering in of colored mill tary company at Pine Bluff, and sus- pended Capt. Hilsheim, of the Gar land Grays of that place for declin, ing to act upon a commission sent for that purpose. A court martial has been arranged to take place al Little Rock on the 10th inst. for dIs obedience of orders and using dis respectful language to the command. CT in chief.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The new map of the lands of the L. R. & F. s. By is a most compre- hensive and interesting one. It shows all the railroad lands in col ors; those unsold being in red and those sold being in yellow. Besides the map there is much valuable in- formation printed on the reverse side which makes it just the thing for any one wanting to buy lands. Write to ". D. Slack, land commis- sioner, and he will send you a copy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The state press is speaking out with commendable alacrity upon the subject of Gov. Churchilrs loose and indiscriminate way of extending ex- ecutiye clemency. The Morrilton Messenger concludes a lengthy arti- cle with the following we'll timed remarks:
 "People are making light of our governor clemency, and are begin ming to say: it is no use to spend time and money in finding men gull ty and applying the law. In few cases public sentiment has been out ragged so said. The sentiment of the people is: if we have laws for the punishment Of criminals let them be enforced" d."
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
The Isthmian Railway.

The success Of Capt. Eads in secu ring from the Mexican Congress q ratification of his ship railway con cession is appreciated by thousands who are Tn no way connected with the enterprise. It needs no argu- ment to convince even the casual ob- server that the construction of a ship railway at Tehauntepsc involves the greatest benefits to American commerce. This railway once con structed would render the long and dangerous voyage around Cape Horn unnecessary, would bring our Pacific possessions within safe and easy reach of the Atlantic seaboard and would open up to the Valley of the Mississippi market for it's products from which 1t has been hitherto wholly debared. Our own Congress should promptly recognize the great commercial value of this wonderful engineering project and extend to MT. Eads all assistance necessary to enable him to carry out his great de- signs. That he will meet with sue cess we do not for moment doubt. The man who was able to devise and complete the grand structure which spans the Mississippi river at St. Louis, to solve in few short years the problem for an open month for the Father of Waters, and whose gs. nius and perseverance have given him success in every great engineer. ing project of his life, is not apt to fail in the greatest undertaking of sll-the removal of the Isthmian bar rier.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Of the state papers which we have had the pleasure of reading, we find twenty one in favor of, and six op. posed to the proposition submitted by the state central committee to unify the party and prevent a split on the question of the states indebt- edness. So far as we have been able to learn about the same ratio represents the sentiments of the peo- pie in this section upon the same subject. A large majority are un- occasionally in favor of settling all minor issues inside the party organ izatiOn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The Fortune Bay outrages in 1s- 78, and others of similar charac. ter at later date, by which the Gloucester fishermen claimed to have suffered g loss of $l03,000, have been finally adjusted by Secre- tary Blaine and Sir Edwin Thornton. The amount of damage agreed upon to be paid by the British govern ment is $75,000 cash, which will be distributed among the claimants. less attorneys fees, immediately upon its payment This settlement disposes of matter winch, though small in itself, threatened at one time to assume rather formidable proportions. In the meantime what has become of Prof. Youle Hind and his charges of fraud against the Halifax commissions
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

This country IS about ready to say Of Gen. Grant what the late Thomas Carlisle once said of too pestifer- ous friend: Let mo tell you he has tue capabilities of becoming the greatest bore in England" Grants recent interferences in political af fairs in which he has no concern en- titles him pre-emiusntly to the title of the greatest bore in America.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Referring to the meeting of con- federate bondholders in London, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch unieelingly remarks: "As they probably assem. bled to weep, the occasion must have been both solemn and impressive. Confederate bonds, in a good state of preservation, are now worth S2 per bale"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

A pair of Italian twins are now on exhibition in Vienna. From the sixth rib downward these boys are grown together. They have but one abdomen and two feet. The upper Part of the body is completely dey- eloped in each, and the intellectual faculties of each head are of a nor nal character. All the operstio ms of eating, drinking, sleeping, speak ing and thinking are performed by each child independently of the oth- er Further than this it is quite possible for one to suffer an indls- position without efecting the other The children are in perfect health and are now three years of age.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Mir. Robt. Champion, psymaster and cashier of the L. R. & F. s. Ky. e, was married recently to Miss Min. nie Ward, of Little Rock. Miss Ward IS a daughter ofZebulon Ward of penitentiSry fame.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Paper railroads in this state, con tlnue to be built on s large scale. The most recent ventures of thIs des- cription are the Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana Railroad, to run from the northwest corner of Craighead county to the southwest corner of Ashley county; the Rogers and Si. Ioam Springs Railroad and the New port and Jacksonport Railroad.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

John $. Hughes, merchant Of Benton, Saline county, wears suit of clothes voted him by the St. Louis chamber of commerce as the hand somest man in Arkansas. We would like to know if Russellyille got a chance at that suit
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

In Japan, if & man wants to slay his enemy, he goes and rips his own bowels out, and then the enemy is responsible for the murder. and is obliged to kill himself. Conkllng seems to be killing Blaine on the Japanese plan.-Yan Bnrsn Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

His Pardoncy, Gov. Churchill, out Of the goodness of his heart, has pardoned Lawyer Wilson, who was convicted and sentenced to one years Imprisonment in the penitentisry, at tue last term of the Johnson circuit coar., for obtaining money under false pretenses.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The latest intelligence from Alba ny shows no abatement of the war between the Conkling and Robinson wings of the republican party. In the meantime the democratic ma jority in New York this fall is esti- mated all the way from 25,0OO to 60.0OO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09
SOLE AGENT, 400 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

Since the introduction of this Spool Cotton into the American market, its success ms been unprecedented. No other brand ol thread has ever met with the same amolA' of public favor in the same space of time
 The 70. N. T." manufacturers were the hrst to recognize the importance of the sew ing Machine and 10 make siX-oord cotton, which has ever since been the recognized standard for machines.
 All the Improvements in machinery that the Inventive genius of the nineteenth cen tury has produced have been adapted by tD9 Manufacturers of 70. N. T."
 At all the great International Fairs Of the world, 70. N. T. has been awarded the highest honos
 The 70. N. TT factories at Newark, \, J' and Paisley, Scotland, employ Q, 200 opera uyes-Inake sufficient thread daily to gol round the world four times.
 Consume l40 tons of coal daily.
 Tho manufacturers of 70. x. T. ore ti-en largest manufacturers of Spool Cotton in tho
 4 fal assortment of this Spool Cotton can be had ut wholesale and retail at
 R. J. WILSON \. Kussollyille, A h.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The Mexican Congress has given the President full power to contract with states and private parties fol the construction of railways for eight monthe. This includes the Grant project and Ead's marine rail way enterprise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

On question involving the right of tax assessors to administer oaths to persons whose property has been listed, Judge Qusrles, of Nashville, Tenn, decides that assessors legally have that right.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Several county judges of this state have appointed attorneys to institute suits under the late act of the legis- iature against lands delinquent for taxes. This is right, and tax dsd- gers the state over should be com pelled to forfeit their lands or bear their share ofthe burdens of the gsv- ernment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

It is understood that the contest at Albany is wearing fearfully upon Mir. Conkllng. No human pen can depict the condition of T. Platt. He is totally unused to severe mental strains and was never caught in a political maelstrom before.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Nearly the entire adult population Of Alma, Crawford county, have signed petitions to prevent the sale of liquor within three miles of that town under the provisions of the new law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The special election in the second congressional district of South Caro lima, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of NJ. F. O'Connor, takes place to-day. Hon. s. Dibbell is the democratic candidate.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Ex-Presidsnt Hayes is entitled to the blue ribbon tor the best illus tration of Mr. Conkling's case. He says Conkling is monomaniac on the subject of his own greatness. So he is.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

An organization composed of dem. ocrsts and republicans, known as the civil service association of Gin. cinnati, is presided over by George II. Pendleton, as president.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The first American horse to win a great turf victory in England was Pierre Loriliards "Iroquois" on June 1st. It is reported that Lorlllsrd won s2,000, 900 on the race.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The state fair association has of fered prize of s250 for the best drilled militia company in the state. The competitive drill will take place at the next fair.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The Gazette intimates that if Conkling had known Garfield was loaded he wouldn't have meandered outside the Notifications.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The wife of ex President Lincoln IS lying very low at Springfield Ills. Her death is daily expected.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

President Andrew Johnson's estate is valued at $l00,000. His heirs are now at law over the dis tribution of the property.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The New York Sun thinks the national debt may be paid off in eighteen years without extra exer- tion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Judge Thurman is possible can didate for governor of Ohio, with gratifying indications of his trium- phant election, if he will consent to make the race.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The official statement shows the reduction of the public debt in May of s11, ,I50,72l.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

The Pennsylvania senate has de- feated proposition to submit a pro hibiton amendment to the people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Country produce retails here at the following prices: Butter, I5c; eggs, l0c; lard, 10 to l2l5 corn 40c; bacon- shoulder, Sc sides, 10, hams, l2,ac.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

Col. Tom Scott, the late railroad magnate. left a fortune valued at Sl7,OOO,OOO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-06-09

A recent census gives London 8 population of 3.Sl4,57l.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-23
TARIFF REVISION.
Forces Mastering for Lively Fight
Over the Matter.

A,OFcOb huhteFtuk AOr " nNely Elkhl
Over the Matter.
Special Dispatch to the Western Associated Press
WASHINGTON, December 22.-The sub.
ject Of tariff revision will probably be
brought up before both Houses Of Con,
gress soon after re.assembling. The Nor
rill bill will be reported to the Senate and
the tariff reiormers will antAgonize II. The
Garland bill which was rejected by the
Finance Committee has some supporters in
the Senate who will make determined
fight in Its behalf, but without any pros.
pect Of success. Even all OF the Democratic
tarilf reiormers in the Senate do not ap'
prove OF the Garland bill.
Senators Harris and Beck and several
others arc in favor OF a commission com.
posed entirely Of members Of Congress and
appointed by Congress. Their policy is to
keep entire control OF the subject in Con,
gress and not to trust the revision, even in
part, to outsiders. Those differences oI
opinion, however, as to the composition ol
the proposed commission will not divide
the low tariff Senators as against Morrill,
They will endeavor first 10 defeat that, and
II that can be accomplished they will at.
tempt to unite upon some new measure,
perhaps constructed upon Garland's bill.
Sentiment In flavor olsome revision oft he
tariff issteadilygrowing Judge Kelly chair
man Of the Ways and Means Committee,
has modified his extreme tariff views tc
the extent Of admitting that a revision Il
needed, ind he intends to draft bill Ia
that effect. Low tariff members say this
contemplated move Of Kelly's Is simply o
smart dodge OF the Protectionsts to head of
the growing sentimentin favor Of revision
Everything TINT emanates from the Pro
tectiOnists Is suspected by the other side
and the bill for the tariff revision intro
duCed by Kelly will be antagonized III
slrenuously us though II embodied the ex
treme OF protection doctrines.
II Is generally conceded that decided
majority Of both houses favor the revision
but there are diverse views rs 10 the mean
and to the method that should be em
ployed In making 1t, and 1t Is this part o
the subject that will delay the passage o
the bill and cause u protraCted discussion
The Western members rs rule are study
ing the matter very attentively, and on
OF them said tonight TINT not n few Of then
would utilize the holiday recess by coli
sulting the views OF their constituents UP
on this question. There are remarkaBl,
changes OF opinion to be noted. The free
traders have 80 modified their views as Il
now express themselves willing to accep
middle ground they have met the heat
and front Of protection, Judge Kelley
But while this looks like unity and har
niony upon It's face, each side will enleavo
to make the most that Is possible oti
OF the revision for It's respective ideas
The tariff hght promises TO be spirited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-23

lEoy advanced yesterday to $50 90 per
5nd Pittsburgh. This Is news that the
Iulrious manufacturers here and every
where else will deprccate. 1t simply means
hat lhQy are again threatened with repe-
ttioa Of their disastrous experiences two
yaSago-hcayy importations Of iron and
iheavy yincreasC in the price Of ore. Our
Pittsburgh adyices are that conservative
manufacturers there consider the move
nentunioHunatC. 1t Is said that the coke
ntnwill probably advance their prices to
Ae furnaces to 50 90 per ton for coke.
Ihbis only the beginning of the troubles
that will besct the iron trade in conse-
stsncO Oiths ilLadvised step. AS things
Iste going trade was in q healthy con-
tItton, and employers and employees were
htiaed. Therew was no legitimate necessity
hhChange.
Il llId that this advance follows the an
iouHcCmcnt of the high protective charaC-
hoIthc Ways and Means Committee in
he House aud the probability that It will
i'tommend an advance in the tariff on
nm atthis season. This is delusive. The
Fatal sentiment Of the country does not
hhe dnt place demand an advance, and,
Htdid, an advance on iron could not be
NIthtough Congress until after exhaustive
debate and corresponding changes in the
Whole tariff list. This is tile work oI
a'Hihs, and meanwhile the English could
ool thlscountry with iron, as they did ii
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-23
DIsGusTED DEMOCRATS.
The Shining Lights Iid Undsr BuBhsI
In the Committee Assignments,
Special Dispatch to the Western Associated PrO'L

Special Dispatch 70 the Western Associated Pros,
WAsHINGToN, December 22.-The HousG
Committees continue to be the most inte
resting subject here, Democrats are very
much disgusted at their assignments as a
rule. Atkins, formerly Chairman OF the
Committee on Appropriations, Is put after
Cox and Blackburn. Money, Of Mississip-
pi, who was Chairman Of the PostotIice
Committee OF the last Congress, is made
second among the Democrats, Springer,
who has never served on a committee,
being placed ahead Of him. Whitthorne,
who was Chairman Of tho Committee on
Naval Affairs, is not on that committee.
Atkins threatens to refuse to serve on APP
preparations and to suggest to the Speaker
that he appoint u Pennsylvania member in
his atkins place. Money talks OF declin-
in TO serve on the PostoiIlce Committee
In their disappointment and indignation,
some OF the members allese that the Penn
sylVania Railroad Company and other cor
poratiOns welded considerable influence
in the formation OF committees. Democrats
say the Election Committee is in the inter
est OF Republican contestants for seats from
the South. They admit there are several
broad-minded Republicans upon the Com
mittee, but maintain that MesSEs Pettihone
Of Tennessee, Jones OF Texas, and Paul Of
Virginia, are Southern Republicans, one
Greenbacker and one u Readjuster, and
ought not to have been put in position TO
pass judgment upon contested cases from
the South, The Democratic opinion 0f
these men Is that they will be governed
more by prejudice than anything else.
Ono OF the most prominent Democrats in
the House says; We regard the placing Of
Pettibone, Jones and Paul on the Elec-
tiOns Committee as un indication that the
Republicans intend to follow the advice
given by some OF their organs and increase
their majority by summarily unseating the
Democrats whose seals ArG contested. Now,
for one, am willing to give every contest
ed case q fair, impartial and judicial hear
ing My votes in the last three Congresses
show that | have not been governed by
partisanship in passing judgment upon the
contested cases. The Democrats will not
submit to any outrage ut the hands OF the
Elections Committee. We will filibuster
until the term OF the Forty.seventh Con-
gress expires first, This Is our answer
to the placing Of three prejuaiced upon the
Elections Committee, because It was known
they would vote to unseat every Southern
Democrat, no matter what the merits Of the
case might be.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-23

fac New York Times, New York Tribune
IChicago Tribune look upon the selec'
fan Of ex-senator Howe for Postmaster
General as d very Indifferent one. The
New York Tribune says that he has mo
fines at all' for the place. The Times says
h,l is about on u par with that Of Mr..
Kew" The Chicago Tribune congntulates
M Howe that "in his asslduous angling
h,tbcthird term he has hooked something
nhao The Philadelphia Times says that
ple selection is not at all creditable," and
further remarks that
"The fact that u sOn-in.law OF the OK
Senator was employed as counsel for the
Sarroute thieves made 1t impossible for
BIN then to become Attorney General. It
bwy unfortunate TINT Mr.. Howe should
hpliccIl at the head Of the PostofIiCe De-
nfment where the most heroic efforts in
the direction Of reform are constantly
needed. Mr.. Howe Is in no sense q re-
bmer and has no reputation OF that sort
ppon President Arthur doesn't seem
pTant it understood that he will sustain
Attorney General Brewster in any attempt
Thchhe may make to bring the Star route
thieves to justice"
Wequotc these comments to show that
hsiudgmcnt expressed by tho INrELLloEN-
uR in regarltO the selection Of Howe is
that generally entertained by the indie.
pendent press Of the country.