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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08
GEORGETOWN ITEMS.

Editors Rasssllville Democrat:
 Water very scarce.
 As a lumber shipping point Georgetown is good.
 A llttle less lumber Mr. Strong. Jack caa stand more than yeu, es- pecIally when there is Do meetings going oa.
 Health is very good. No fatal sickness Our energetic citizen, J. T. Chambers, who has been suffering for some time with rheumatism is improving very last and we are hap py 10 see him once more able to at tend 10 business. He has an exten- siye lumber trade which requires his entire attention. His patrons look for prompt attention being paid to all orders intrusted to him.
 Owing 10 tho hot dry weather the cotton crop Is almost a complete failure. and there will not be over . half crop of corn raised in this sec ticn of Pope. The outlook is very gloomy. Several of our best farm CTS inform your correspondent that the sandy land has stood the drouth better than any other. In some Of the fields the ground is cracked open, the cracks varying in size from five feet ih depth and fir teen feet long. down. This refers only to uaxy clay land. Will this drouth terminate n famine or a partial one for the laboring class of 2eoples I am aware that there is abundance raised in other states to support the home market, but will the price asked for it be within the reach of this class? They hsve this misfortune to contend against. A supplies So up wages go down. More anon. GuILLEAuD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

political doctflaes Jos then do they realize shas they srs ir ne same groove. and whsn ihey tsrn a fec leaves more is ths sTsr tsryisg ssa ever developing scis-ss of tAsir party philosophy, ghsy sii ne aoahs fsll upon this poadsfoss proposition or something easaly weighty --ous for iastanss ike Pst u'shsn.nsv 8. Faith. aud if ! had my ~ay. sala Pst. ~Td have sn sq8si distribution of faIl the nousy. ~Aaa wEat woaid you do uiih year parif asked Pst riek's wife ~why sp~ad G. ol course" "Aud shat would vau do theaY ~Wby have another dlssfi button, of course"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

~oKssr and h larxe and namistasa- sle istters1snssr ''cnrDsT in full for shis splendid esishcs snd let Is em- ssxs from anasr the only SMALL etrup which haags oveT if, and es tahlish itself as the Athens of Ar ksnsas Ia poist of sdrcslsonal fs. cilliies and requirements.
 Come now let not avarlee enter iuto year sompositioa but show your METAL The proof of the pud- ding s la chs-ing She bag Don't hesitate bas rosly respond. and ms iag generations win iaud your phi laatannpie gsnerosity and benif eisnee with grateful hearts and last ing Fememerance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08
TaE PRESIDENT.

On 5d September the surgeons said that the president must die ii he remained ct .he White Honse. and ieiegrams were sent by ihe cabi- net tg the president Of ihe Pennsyl- vaaia railroad company for a special train of six cars for his removal Co Long Branch, to which a reply was made that the road would be cleared for the passage Of the president upon five hours notice.
 The president was removed on tEe morning Of the 9th, was resting well and in favorable condition at l , IT.. of the 9th Sept.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

A Massachusetts greenback resolu. ton proposed that all corporations making more than G per cent. on their capita. shall divide the surplus with their employees, the latter get ting regular wages as usual This is moving down rapidly to the com sses;s:i1 basis. il is one eI the many brilliant propositions evolved from ths powerful minns of the ggseabaek leaders Of the present yesF.--GaEette.
 Ii would be interesting 10 know what the grsenback folks of our sec. uon tbiuk Of & plank like this in thelg party's platform in Massachu selts. They probably haven't sd. vanrad s0 far alone ir their hook or
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

The time mentioned for a meeting of the farmers seems to us would require more extended notice to insure B general attendance Of the people. We will give oar hearty indorsement to any movement which will enhance the welfare and interest of ,he labyring man aad ,illef af the
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

Hen. Jordan E. Cravens has been appointed regent of the Arkansas Industrial University at Fayette- yille.-Russellyille Democrat
 4 mistake. It is Col. J. l.. Ora vens, a cousins, and s bigger man than old Jord." ."-Fayettevihe Sen tinel.
 He may be in size but not in the generous and noble pulsations which throb and beat in ''oid lord" heart. We can compromise, however, as tasy are of the same family, for cur mistake in the given name.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

The white people and farmers who have been living ia the Choctaw Nation gre being driven put by the militia backed by L. $. troops. losing their crops and having to leave their families to get out as best they can. This is certainly a great hardship and uD9ues.ionably an act nf great injustice as the crops ought to be worth the tax demanded and requir- ed 10 be paid.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

soil, who Is the bulwark and support of the government, and unless oui friend Crane will extend the time of the meeting 10 some future day we wonld recommend the people to be on hand al tlIe time and for the pnr- poses contemplated.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

The third number of the Little Rock Republican has for the first time been placed upon our table. It's appearance is neat and filled with all the important news oi the day. Though differing politically we greet its advent and extend 10 Messrs. ". J. Blackburn, editor, and Omer Maris. publisher, tho right hand of journalistic fellowship and good will with our best wishes for it's financial success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

On the 9th inst, next Friday. five unfortunate men condemned to death will be hung al Fort Smith. The old woman who went over to the last hanging and came back mad because only three were hung when four were advertised will be on hand as usual.-Yan Buren Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

-CHEAP MEAT-25o POUNDS FOR ONE DOLLAR. Mrs. Lanten, wife of & manufacturer of jewellers cases in New Orleans, transferred her affections from her husband to a car penter by the name of Jansen, whereupon Mr. Lantsn proposed to sell her to her new lover for one of Uncle Sans standards. Mr. Jan sen was anxious to buy and Mrs. Lanten was anxious to be sold. So the piece of silver was handed over and the title accordingly transferred, and now there are two suits for di. Yorce, one py Mrs. Lanten's husband and the other by Mr. Janseu's wife.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08

Frank Leslie inquiries vigorously for the fool killer. He says that in- diyidual can find employment in New York where the green packers, in their recent state convention, pro posed, as a remedy for the evils of the civil service, that s'all persons performing executive seryice for the state Or general government shall be deprived Of the elective franchise during the period of such service, that IS to say. these lusaties hold that public officials who are intrusted with the largest and most solemn responsibilities shouidbe punishedby deprivation of theIr dearest and most sacred right, for presuming to exc cute the trust reposed in them by their fellow citizens. IT bis excel lency is in Arkansas (as we feared he might be recently VIC can probs- hly spare him long enough to make this needed visit, and suggest that he take in Mississippi and several other neighbor states at an early day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-08
C (. BURSEY, O.
 ATToRNEY-AT-LAw, JeTsrson street. ksiwecn Man and paxia RCsskLLyILLE, ARK.

' All business connected with sha pfoiessacn promptly attended to.
 special tASanti0a given 10 ,oor~va-,. on. sad ceileeup~. ''t-
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
The Largest in the World.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society an
nounces this morning that it is doing the larg-
est business done by any company in the world.
To lead all the insurance institutions of the
United States and Europe is a position of which
any company may be proud. The Equitable
Society has won its position fairly; for it has
never been backward in its efforts to make life
insurance popular and safe. Its Tontine poll
cies have met with great favor; since they offer
to the insured not only an indemnity, but also
the privilege of stopping his insurance without
loss to himself at certain time of his own Sc
lection. In the course of events there are
many persons who find themselves no longer
in need of life insurance; and the privilege Of
Withdrawing from it without loss is valuable
popularity of the Tontine plan. The Society
shows examples of persons being insured for
ten years, and then terminating their Tontine
policies, and receiving cash in some instances
equal to the whole of the premiums paid; in
others, nearly ALL. Tontine life policies may
be issued on the ordinary rate, which is much
lower than the endowment rate, and is the
lowest rate charged. The Equitable has no
arduous conditions in its policies which are in
contestable after three years, and payable at
maturity, without rebate of interest, immedi-
ately after the receipt of satisfactory proofs OF
DEATH This is a fact which cannot be too
much appreciated.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
Wedding Bells,

Fast morning veIy large congregation as
sembed at the Catholic Cathedral to witness
the marriage of Edmund j. Young of Acton
to Miss Sarah MCGOWAN, daughter of
Patrick MCGOWAN, ST., of this CITY, The
ceremony was performed by Rev. 7. p Lin
nehan. I. p MCGOWAN officiated as grooms-
man and Miss Lizzie O'Conner as bridesmaid.
After the ceremony the Reverend Father
made a few short and pleasing remarks, ex-
planning the sacrament CT marriage and
dwelling especially on the solelnnity of the
obligation, etc. The presents were many and
elegant. Silver comprised q large proportion
of the gifts aud beautiful China tea set was
among the more sueful articles. The bride
and groom took the $3.50 train for Boston and
will visit friends in that vicinity for a few
days before returning TO their future home.
A very brilliant gathering assembled at the
residence of Mr. John Shaw, the brides
father, to witness the marriage Of his
daughter, Miss Della Shaw, to Mr.. E. NJ.
Themes, both of Portland. The presents
were numerous and costly. The bridal party
left on the Pullman train for New York with
the best wishes of ALL
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
PArSQnal.

Mr.. Drislzo, editor of the Machias Union, is
in theicity.
II is rumored that Capt George W. Parker
is to take charge of reform school in another
State about the LIST of June.
Senator Frye made an engagement to act as
counsel in a case at Halifax, before the Senate
deadlock, and consequently was obliged to leave
Washington this week to fulfil his engage
ment at FL. He has, however, secured pair
with Democatic Senator so that his vote will
not be lost.
The Rev. DIR. Frederick Henry Hedge of
Cambridge will preach in the Park Street
Church tomorrow morning and evening.
Many of our citizens, in addition to the regu-
lar congregation, will be glad Of chance to
hear this great and renowned preacher. DR..
Hedge is known all over America as one of the
most profound thinkers, most learned scholars,
and most brilliant preachers the Unitarians
have ever had.
A dispatch to the Associated Press from
Paris last night says:-"Mr. Thaxter, the
young American sculptor who has SO distin-
guished himself in Florence, is lying danger
ously i'll in that city He is considered the
most talented American sculptor in Italy" 1t
will be recollected that dispatch was received
in this city few days ago saying that Mr..
Thaxter was recovering.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
Cane Elizabeth.

A concert took place at the North Church
Thursday evening, being the closing enter
tainment in a cou rse, consisting chiefly of
lectures. The house was filed. Among the
singers were Miss Magaret Bryant, Miss
Belle Bartlett, Mrs. Babbidge, Mrs. Files
and Messrs. Beckett and Thurston, so veil
known to the music lovers of Portland. The
duet, II know bank" was delightfully."- sung
by Misses Bartlett and Bryant. Mr.. Beckett's
Onward forever" was evidently appreciated,
and Mr. Samuel Thurston's "Bow down thine
ear, o Lord" and 81 seek for thee in every
flower" were given with voice and spirit
worthy of the reverent and beautiful senti-
ments. Mrs. Files tones rang clear and effec-
tive in SIT was dream and "Katie Strang,"
and Mrs. Babbidge put fervor and feeling into
"The Wreck" and "Unforgotten Song" Mas
ter Babbidge's medley came in amusingly.
Miss Coe. teacher of elocution, read two Sc
lections admirably, giving the story of the Ty-
rolese maiden with grace and spirit suggest
ing none of the artificial, pedantic methods of
some elocutionists. AS the audience left the
old church after an evening passed so pleasant
ly, there was much gratitude expressed for SER
vices rendered so gracefully in good cause.
AS the proceeds are a contribution towards
''the new organ," perhaps its tones will be
sweeter and more far-reaching, as the memory
of generous and helpful spirit mingles with
them, to the listener. III.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
DR.. Stanwood's Strange Case.

The Brunswick Telegraph contains extracts
from private letter written by Mrs. Stanwood,
wife of DR.. R. G. Stanwood, who disappeared
so mysteriousy last summer from Brunswick,
Me-, and who was found recently in Bruins
wick Ga. Mrs. Stanwood is now with her
husband in the latter place. DR.. Stanwood's
recollection is very indistinct, but he is able to
recall some of the events of the day on which
he disappeared. He sayc..tha he sailed much
further than he intended and finding that he
could not get back to Brunswick by water de-
cided to land at Yarmouth and take the train
While he was rowing towards the shore
yacht appeared and seemed bent on running
him down. He raised his oar to keep the YES
sci off when man on board the yacht struck
him severe blow on the head rendering him
sepseless. When he recovered his senses he
was in Savannah but how he got there he has
no idea. From Savannah to Brunswick dis
lance of hundred miles, he walked, his
friends think under the impression that he
was going to Brunswick, Me. He was utterly
destitute. He is very much changed in ap-
pearance and his wife says she should have
passed him anywhere without recognition.
The case is q very strange one and the mystery
surrounding it will never probably be ceaced
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
Walter Wells.

The many friends of this gifted gentleman
will regret to learn of his deceass of bronchial
consumption on last Thursday morning at his
late residence, 81 Winter street, in this city.
Mr.. Wells was born in Salisbury, N H., in
November, 1880, and was grandson of the
Rev. Gardiner Kellogg, formerly Congrega-
tional minister in this State With but poor
fit for college, Mr.. Wells graduated at Bow
doin in 1852 with the highest honors He
taught the high school at Augusta for some
time subsequently. In 1856 he lectured in all
the counties in this State in connection with
the Teachers Institute, ard again in 1859.
From that time forward for some years he lee
tured on scientific subjects in several states of
the Union, delivering in all over HOO lectures
He was lecturer for time in the Western
University of Pennsylvania. A similar posi-
tion was offered him in Bowdoin College, but
he was unable to accept it. In 1867 he took
charge of the photographic survey and en-
bodied the result of his labors in the work en-
titled "Water Power of Maine" He also wrote
an Elementary Physical Geography aud many
pamphlets on different subjects, besides being
frequent contributor to some of our best mag
aZines.
In 1869 and 10 he was Secretary Of the
National Association Of Cotton Manufacturers
and Planters" located il Boston, and while in
that position he wrote an elaborate and ex-
haustive report on the relation of the tariff to
the growth and manufacture Of cotton in the
United States. Subsequently Mr.. Wells was
connected with the Fairbanks Scale Co., and
later was in the employ of various railroads.
Such constant application told on frame new
er strong, and though confined to the house for
the past two years almost entirely, yet he has
still been employed upon literary work, part of
which textbook was substantially ready
for publication.
Mr.. Wells was characterized by genial and
pleasant humor, truly liberal spirit; he was
decidedly of scientific order OF mind and pro-
gressive in all his views. Rigid III matters of
integrity. exacting more of himself than of
any one else, he had broad charity, but an
adherence of ?harisaism.
He died in faith, pouring out his heart in
prayer continually during his last illness, and
fell asleep like child.
He was married in 1876 to Miss Mary Sturdi-
want of Cumberland, who, with one son, sur
| wives him.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
AS YOU LIKE IT.

AS YOU LIKE IT.
Shakespeares graceful, romantic poem of
AS You Like It. received representation at
Portland Pheatre last night at the hands of
the Scott-Siddons combination, before an audi
ence small in point of numbers, but many of
them great lovers of the Immortal bard"
and comprising fair proportion of our most
prominent citizens. OF the play itself writer
has most aptly said, Throughout it there drifts
the perfume of wildwood flowers, the odors of
the pine and oak leaves, and, even in the laugh
of Rosalind, can almost be heard the twitter of
birds in the branches. The impro5ability of
the story is its chief charm. 1t is the very es-
sense of romance" 1t is perhaps on account
of this fact that the comedy is so rarely pre-
sented successfully. 1t requires the most beau
tiful scenery, the most comedy dresses, and q
number of characterizations that call for the
most skilful treatment to render them even &C
ceptable Probably no one in these times has
ever seen an ideal Jacques, and, as for Rosa
lind, Orlando, Tombstone, Audrey, Celia,
they can hardly be gathered together in the
same company. If, then, the play is produced
in manner that even interests the student of
Shakespeare much has been accomplished.
Mrs. Scott-Siddons is we'll known here as a
reader, but she made her first appearance on
the dramatic boards last night. 1t is needless
for us here to dwell upon her faults or manner
isms, which are many AS soon as she laid
aside the habiliments of her sex and donned
the doublet and hose, she put off much of the
nervous awkwardness that characterized her
acting in the first act, and, by the force of her
beauty, her charms of figure, and her aban-
donment to her role, charmed her audience
one moment to provoke them the next. While
she threw much artifciality into her persona
ton, still there was an archness and coquetry
that proved very pleasing. The fourth act, in
which Rosalind is wooed by Orlando, was a
really delightful scene and held the audience
captive.
OF the support Mr.. Lablache, despite for
cgn accent that troubled him considerably,
made very fair Orlando Mr.. Harry Pear
sons Old Adam was excellent. Mr. Chaplin
| possesses rich, full voice that gave the
''Seven Stages of Man" with good effect, and
| Miss Virginia Bray delivered the Lines per-
taste. The old friends of Miss Isabel Morris,
formerly of Wyer's old Museum company,
were glad to welcome her back as Celia.
| This afternoon the "School for Scandal"
and tonight Twelfth Night will be pre-
| seuted.
WIDOW BEDoTT.
One of the most humorous, mirth-provoking
entertainments given at the old Portland Thea
tire last season was that of Widow Bedott,
with Neil Burgess as the widow. The houses
were excellent, and all who saw the play then
will go next Tuesday Or Wednesday evening.
Mr.. burgess will be supported by Mr.. Stoddart
| and others.
NOTES
May 3D. Sd and 4th Rice's Surprise Party at
| Portland Theatre in Prince Achmet
Later in May ''Lotta'' at Portland Theatre.
Tickets for Carmen will be sold at Stock
BRIDGES must store Monday morning, April
25th, at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
Superior Court.


FRIDAY.-In the case of Matthew Parks against
the Canada Shipping Company, the verdict was for
the defendants.
Frank for plff. IA. A. Strout for defts.
John Plummer vs.. The Eastern Railroad.
John and Mary Plupmer VS.. The Eastern Rail
road.
Two actions tried together in which the plaintiffs,
husband and wife, seek to recover damages for per-
sonal injuries alleged to have been caused by 1.-THE
negligence of the defendants in running their trains
whereby the plaintiff and his wife, while driving
over a crossing in Cape Elizabeth in their wagon
were run over by gravel train. running backwards
The plaintiffs allege that no bell was rung, ghis
tie sounded and no warning given of the approach
of the train. The writ alleges that Mr.. Plummer
lost a leg, and that his wife was permanently in
jured. Damages on each case laid at $2O,00O.e
In the morning the jury was taken to the locality
of the accident to view the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
FIRE ON Exchanee Street.

The alarm from box q at go a. m. yester-
day was caused by flames issuing from room
in the third story of the block corner of Ex-
change and Federal streets, owned by w. G.
Ray, of New York. The fire caught in the
apartment occupied by Mr. John Doyle, who
is in the employ OF Bucknam & Colley. He
went to his work at about half-past and the
fire was not noticed until an hour later. How
the fire caught is unknown. Mr.. Doyles fur
niture and clothes were nearly all ruined and
lie had no insurance on them. The water
poured into the Office of Constable Hall and the
fruit store of Mr.. Sawyer. The stock of the
latter is somewhat injured. He has an insur-
ance of 5000 with Charles a. Sparrow. The
loss on the building will probably fall under
$780, 1t was fully insured in the Howard and
National Insurance companies of New York
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
The international Line.

1t is definitely settled that the International
Steamship Company is to run three of its
steamers-the City of Portland, Falmouth
and New York-the coming summer, making
four and possibly five trips week between
Boston and st. John. 1t is understood that
the directors of the Boston and Bangor line
were so well pleased with the performance of
the New Brunswick last year that they hope to
have her on their route again this season.
They have had application from the military
authorities of Vermont and Massachusetts,
and others, for the charter OF one OF their
steamers to carry tho State troops TO the York
town centennial celebration III October.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
Sunday School Elections.

CONGRESS STREET.
Experimentation M. Stevens.
Assistant Superintendent = Miss Velmer
Webber.
Secretary and Treasurer-A. J. Pickett
Librarian-Fred Knowlton.
CHESTNUT STREET.
Observation-Disclosures III. Lord.
Assistant Superintendent-F B. Clark.
Treasurer--T. Frank Homsted.
Secretary w. w. Cole.
Librarian-Etta A. Files.
PINE STREET.
Superintendent-F. A. Smith.
First Assistant Superintendent-E. G. Berry.
Second Assistant SUPPLEMENTARY. A.
Nickerson.
Secretary and Treasurer-M. NJ. Riggs.
Librarian-Willis Mcdonald.
FIRST BAPTIST.
President-Rev. T. D. Anderson. Jr.
Superintendent-A. B. Hall.
Assistant Superintendent George Chandler.
Secretary-D. w. Brunei.
Treasurer-W. A. Smardon.
brarian-George Robinson.
The Portland daily press., 1881-04-23
WeStbrOOk.

Wednesday evening good audience assem-
bled at the school house hall, Pride's Bridge.
The entertainment consisted of readings by
Miss Lucie Verania Gookin of Portland, who,
as usual, did full justice to herself and her Sc
lections Miss Addie Lowell, who is also
favorite, sang several songs with feeling and
power. Miss Hattie Spiller gave two fine solos
and the singing and acting of little Ethie
Bucklin of Providence, r. l., added much to
the enjoyment Of the evening.