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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1881-06-04
100000 Acres
O f
M!CHIG GAN N'DS
EOR SALE.
The lands of the
Jackson Lansing & Saginaw r. r.


The railroad is constructed and in operation
from jackson to Gaylord,-a distance of two
hundred and thirty-siz miles, and will soon be
completed to the straits of Mackinac, further
distance of of about fifty-five miles
Part ocular attention is called to the large
tracts of the best white and Norway pine tim
Der along the line of the road, and upon the
Ausable, Cheboygan, Muskegon and and Man.
istee rivers, the most important logging
streams in the state.
he farming lands of the company include
some of the most fertile and we'll watered
hardwood lands in the state. Especial atten-
ton is called to the farming lands in Craw-
ford Otsego and ChebOygan counties, which
are high and rolling; timbered mainly with the
finest hard maple; soil, black sandy loan. and
Astounding in springs of the purest water.
These counties are being rapidly settled, and
the numbering business in the vicinity will af-
ford to farmers first rate market for pro-
duce for many years.
TERMS OF SALE.
For pine Lands one fourth down, and re-
mainder in three equal annual payments, with
interest at seven per cent. For farming lands
10 settlers longer time will be given if desired.
Send for illustrated pamphlet, full of facts
and figures address, -
o. NJ. BARES. Land Commissioner.
Lansing Mic
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
The Insanity Dodge.

From all oyer the country comes the outcry of the people against the insanity dodge The vilest murder ers in the land by the aid of trick st-r lawyers and money, have picked or packed jury of either villains or ignoramusss, and the law is cheated and murdsrers turned loose. The Legislatures have made laws so that there is great difficulty in one carry ing arms te defend himself; at the same time they ought to nave made the laws and enforcement thereof .en-fold more vigorous and sure against murdsrers, and there eugh. now to grow np among the people . stronger sentiment than ever before against murder, 60 that it will bs next to impossible, in our State, for the guilty murderer to go unpunish- cd. Let the people demand of our legislators to amend our laws in re- gard to the insanity dodge, and the change of venue dodge ss well. It ought te be left to the presiding Judge to decide whether . man can get Justice in one court before . change of venue is given to another. What guilty murderer will fail to find oaths, however false, 10 get a change of venue, or put of his case Alma Independent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

Rev. Dr. Curry, in a recent speech before the American Institute of h. structlon, presented facts supported by figures, showing that much mis- apprehension existed in the public mind in reference to what the South had done for educational purposes. The South, before the war, in pro- portion to white population, taking man for man, sustained larger number of colleges, with more pro
 fessors. more students, and greater annual cost thaa was done In any section of the Union. The same thing is true of academies and private schools. If the census of 1880. as taken by the United
 States authorities, be correct, the white population of the Northern States in that year was nearly l9,000. 900, and of the Southern only little over S,0O0,OO0. At that time the North had POS colleges, the South 262; the North had l407 professors, the South ll88; the North had 29,- O44 stude nts, the South 27,055; the North paid for these colleges $l ,5l4,
 293, the South q, 1862, ,4l9.-Appeal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

that Prof. Belrs electric experiment. had been complete succsss in To- eating the bullet Now, however, it lssks eat that the physicians are yet quits uncertain whore the bullet is.
 5. Dr. Hamilton says the track Of the bullet, bv curious and circuitous dsfisctisns, Is % crooked that no in gsnuity can possibly invent an in strumens that will pass through the entire channel or track of the wound. Furthermore, that while the channel is only about 5 CT 6 inches by straight lines. it is. owing to the crooked courss of the bullet, actually about I2 inches in length.
 6. This long track is in procsss of suppuratisn, and it is of vital impor- tance that none of the pus should re- main in, as pus is . weakening cor ruption of the blood which is liable ts produce blood poisoning and in stant death.
 '. In the case of Mir. Garfield this tendency to the formation of pus cavities has shown itself plainly, and twice siDce the shooting was Gar fields life only saved by the prompt use of the knife.
 8. The White House is surround ed by malaria. At least six occu- pants of it have been stricken down by it during the last month. There is no prospect of removing the Pres ident for months, even should he reeover.-Post- Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

In the opinion of the Ashley County Times "the state of affairs in Perry county would have justified the governor in proclaiming martial law, and he may yet have 1t to do. We hope it will be done if the ne cessity continues. We have no sqeamishness about the matter If circumstances require it." We print this to correct popular error relative 70 the power of the executive. Under the present constitution the governor cannot suspend the writ Of habsas corpus and thus establish martial law.-Gazetts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

From the reports of the agricul- tural department, to July l, ws find cotton 5 per cent. below the average crop in condition, while the acreage is increased l per cent. The corn crop at that day was about an aver age Since then the drouth has been continuous nearly all over the cotton states, and both corn and cot ten are greatly damaged. The prob abilities are that the report for Aug ust will greatly feducs the July cs- innate, and that the September re- ports will cause q still further re- duction. From the present outlook, the increase in acreage being only l per cent. the incoming crop will be remarkably light, perhaps not over 4,500. .000 bales. This, with an ex. cess of something over BOG, 1000 bales of the last crop, will constitute the worlds supply of American cotton for the next year, which is made quate to the demand, and a further material advance in the staples must take place in the near future.--Ssar- cy Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

Hon. J. W. Daniel, is the candi- date of the regular democrats for Governor of Virginia. Tho Post Dispatch says of him:
 The Democrats of Old Virginia have done an excellent thiag in SC. lscting as their candinsts for Gov ernor the Hon. John ". Daniel. He is lawyer residing at Lynchburg, and he belongs to the young school of progressive Democracy. As . Confederate soldier he distinguished himsslf, and as a leader of Democra- cy which learns by experience he has won golden opinions. In the Cincinnati Convention his speech secoading the nomination of Han cock was an oasis of sloqusnce in s desert of fiatulent oratory. He is . man of great persona! integrity, with face as clear cut and classIc as that of Augustus C9sar.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
The drouth this summer will hay,

The drouth this summer will have the effect to bring the growing cot ton crop earlier into market than usual. Az q consequence cotton will come rolling into market q month earlier than common, and the receipts at all the ports for October and No. vsmbsr will be excessively large, and the very facts that are evidence of short crop-largs receipts early in the fall--will be taken by parties at . distance as evidence ofs large crop in America, when they are in reality evidence of premature ri psning--consequent short crop, and toward Christmas the cotton will all be gathsred.--Alma Independent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Drouth Periods.

An interesting record is that Of several dronths, as far back as the landing of the pilgrims. Read the following list showing the number Of days without rain: In the summer of 1921, A days; summer of 1630. fl days; summer of 1647, 75 days; sum- mer of 1862, 80 days; summer of I6- 64. 45 days; summer of 1888, 81 days; summer of 1894, 92 days; summer of l705, 40 days; summer of 17l5, 46 days; summer of 1728, 6I days; sum msr of l730, 92 days; summer of IT. Al, 72 days; summer of 1749, los days; sum mer Of l755, 42 days. sum. mer of 1762, 123 days; summer of IT. 73, 80 days; summer of 179l, 82 days; summet of 1912, 28 days; summer of 1856, 24 dave; summer of 1871, AZ days: summer of 1874. 36 days; summer of 1876, 26 days.
 It will be seen that the longest drouth that ever occurred in Ameri- ca was in the summer of 1762. No rain fell from the 1st of of May to the 1st Of September. Many of the inhabitants sent to England for hay and grain.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

A celebrated writer. whose ob
 servations always had the weight oi wisdom. thus alludes to the satisfac- tion gained from regular perusal of newspapers. He says: Il never derive more benefit, or see more pleasure for the time than reading a newspaper which has lately issued from the press. l do really believe that nothing adds so much to the glory of my country as newspapers. Liberty is stamped legibly on its pages, and even the fold is marked with freedom. Do you want to know how your country thrlves? 1 point you to the press. There you shall find . piece, per. hsps, under the head of legislative. Are you fond of miscellany. Look there. What book can furnish such good accounts of murder. robbing, accidents, anecdotes and many other things9 Such good as we'll as bad
 accounts from the Russians. Turks, Germans, etc? Under all these
 considerations, who is there in this land of freedom who will not attend to an object 90 worthy of his regard?
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

In several Ohio newspapers of the Democrat persuasion we have re- gently noticed that Guiteaa is . Re publican.--Cincinnsti Commercial.
 You will have the pleasure of hear ing that fact repeated several times before you perish. Mir. Guiteau war an excellsnt member Of the par ty ofgreat moral ideas. He was al ways on hand as a stumpsr when the country was advertised to be in Per il. Having been taught by the Re publican press that the Democratic party would destroy the country when it returned 10 power, he felt it his duty to kill Mir. Garfield when hs saw him splitting the Republican party in twain. He also had . grudge against the President fer re- fusing to give him an office, and in shooting him he managed to hit two birds with one stone. Mir. Guiteau is in some respects . model Rspubli. can.--Post. Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

According to . Cincinnati Gazette correspondent, the chief cause of the celored opposition to the prohibition measure recently voted down % overwhelmingly in North Carolina, sprsng from the fact that it was pass cd mainly by democratic votes, therefore they thought it must be something wrong and demanding their opposition. We suggest this to some Of cur northern republican conte mporaries as additional evi dsnce of the intelligence of the color ed vote in the south.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Peace again rsigus in Perr,

Peace again rsigus in Perry county. The examining trial oi Payton aad Isom for the murder of Editor Mathews resulted in the ac- cussd being bound over to appear at the circuit court. The Quspav guards have returned home. and thsir places supplied by local company of state militia. Judge Harris has moved over to Morrilton to remain until the excitement at Psrryville subsidies. when he will return home and take his chances for lite among his enemies. We hope the blood that has been shed will atone for all the wrongs committed and nc fur thsr trouble will encompass those people. They had better bury the
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Chickasaw Routa.. MEMPHIS g. CHARLESTON BY,

For passengers. whose destination Is any point n the southeast. this rIIi be found the most pleasant route, and especially for parties tray- cling v itb their families. IL has recently built a number Of elegant new coacnes. and the ex. ceiient condition of IS track enables 10 to make FAST TIME and SURE CONNECTIONS with comfort Ind safety to is patrons. Remember that from ARKANSAS It is the SHORTEST LIN E by from 9 tn IA miles. That 1t runs first-elAss coaches from Little Rock to Chatss. noogs without change; that t is the only line running its entire DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS from Ms inphis Chattanooga: that 1t is the only line running sleeping cars from Memphis 10 Chattanooga, Knoxville, Bristol and Lynch burg without change; that the sleeping car fare is lower than bv any other line; that b makes QUICKER TIME between Memphis snd Chattanooga than any other line; tha. IL makes connections with more lines running out of Chattanooga than any other line; that It Is, in fact, the best line generally; that tickets by this line can be obtained at the coupon ticket oficee of the Memphis < Little Rock railroad at Argenta and Little Rock. For rates of tick cts, maps and time tables spply to
 F. R. ROGERS,
 GenT Western Agent, Dallas, Texas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Are we zot as a people fast q

Are we aot as s people fast ap. preaching the ways of the arissocra- sy of Europe2 Labor is becoming despised, and the young caa no lon- ger be rsconciled with tilTing the soil or performing common labor. The American youth looks with contempt upon his companion ia childhood. if he has to soil for q ,livslihood. The comparatively old whs by unknown causes have become wealthy scorn their neighbors who were not SO for tunats. Thus the young are intiu. enced to covst the wealth that gives power, and n their greed for gold lose sight every principle of right sad justice between man and man. It is an evil which in course of time will undermine the foundations of our government if not checked. La Dor should be honored in vast em. pire like this for by it only can its vast resources be developed. The man who undsrvalues the com mon workingman is not endowed with that spirit Of liberslity essen tial te the perpetuity sf the govern zsrt established bJ sar fathers
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Facts About MT. Garfield.

The only facts about the President that seem to be conceded by all par ties arc about these:
 l. His normal pulse was about 70 per minute. His present pulse aver ages 100 and often goes much high CT.
 ?. He has lost about sixty pounds of flesh, and is naturally very feeble.
 3. At first all the physicians unanimously agreedsnd asserted that his liver was perforated. Now 1t is conceded that the liver wac not touched at all.
 1 It nas triuInphantly tslegrsphsd
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

From the excess sf low cotton in the market at present, and the large amount likely to be carried over, it stands our farmers in hand to handle the present crop with the utmost uicety, as the margin between high and low grades will be Ample to pay for gathering the crop. Besides. there will be no scarcity of labor this fall for gathering cotton, from the fact that there will be but few far mers who will make more than they can gather themselvss.--Searcy Rec. ord.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Some of the state papers ha

Some of the state papers have found put that the Big Three who are supposed to have been engaged in the investigation of tho books of the late treasurer for the last five months, have at last filed their re- port with the Secretary of State. Now let us have it published and see Two have paid too dearly for this inquisition as some have been dispesedto charge.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
The roads are lined between tl

The roads are lined between this and Eureka with people gong aad coming from that celebrated water ing place. Some of those returning, foot sore and psnnilesss, expressing anathemas deep, while others firmly believe they have been greatly bene- fited, We heard one gentleman say -"Ttsre is no doubt of the healing properties of the waters, but the surroundings are horrible. ."-- Clarksvills Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
HE OUTLOOK.

imss is . subject e old ns
 government, and, a for that mat ter. as old as the world. The old song has been sung in aeason and out of season ever since the human tongue became vocal organ. Hard times has come to be sort of patent complaint to cover every department of human experience.
 In fact it has come to be 90 con. mon and meets you % often that it has almost lost it's real significance.
 There are times, however. when conditions fit in ss nicely that the cid song echoes ts the reality more nearly than anything else, and we are not prepared to say but what the present is time in point. When men meet now on street corners, in counting rooms and elsewhere, and discuss crsp prospects and the va rious interests that depend upon them, you can but observe an air Of seriousness and anxiety that at once stamps their apprehension ss correct
 One thing is now certain, and that is that we now stand face to face with . wide spread failure Of crops. This granted. and the key note is struck for hard times indeed.
 Some idea of this calamity may be had when we state that . halt crop of corn is as large a yield as ws have heard any one claim for the last five weeks, wheat was almost total fail. ure, and as for cotton, the excessive dry and hot weather is crisping the half grown bolls and forcing them open 90 that nothing like an accurate idea of the extreme damage to cot. ton can be had, until the limit to the drouth can be ascsrtainsd. If the weather of the past week continues for another week to come, then as for cotton in the upland, with the exception of some small localities ssrhaps, the case will be argued down ts fraction not pleasant to contemplate.
 In this state of the case, 1t be comes a question of great importance as to whether our people generally have % sconomizsd their resources, and 90 shied of debt that even with this looping of of crops. they will still Dc able to meet their obligations and leave their shoulders free from any burden of debt, and have clean balance sheet with which to start an other year2 If they have, then the crisis which now seems to threaten us this fall in our own section, will be tidsd over with but little of that strain and pressure which we may otherwise expect. It IS generally the case, however much it is to be regretted, that q few abundant crops begets . kind of extravaganza and reckless dealing that carries men be- yond the limits of their ability to meet when calamity evertakss the country as in the present case. and we will be but too happy to know that our present fears are not we'll founded.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Arkansas has good cause for r.

Arkansas has good cause for re- joicing in the rapid spread of rail, road over it's surface. Not only will those roads induce settlements and increase trade, but they will let daylight into the dark places and leave the ruffian and outlaw no hid- ing place, when Arkansas will stand net only among the most prosperous, but among the most moral of rhs southern ststss.--Msmphis Appeal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

The citizens of Fayetteville are again excited about threats to des- troy the town uttered by enemies of that place and people. A well con- ducted hempsn necktis festival for the benefit of . few malcontents in
 that county, would have most salu. tary effect and contribute to the peace and prosperity of that section.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Several state papers have kindly


 mentioned the name of Hon. J. L. Denton as candidate for gov srnor. This bespeaks a confidence in that gcntlsman's abilities quite complimentary to him, but ws very seriously doubt if MT. Denton would willingly yield his prsssnt position fer any other in the gift of the pso- pie. He has begun . work in our State, which when complete will be . monument to his industry, worth and power. Uuul this is finished it would be an injustice to him and the great cause he represents. to change the work. Into the public school work of ArkansAs Mir. Denton has thrown his energies and his talents-lct us place no obstacle in his way.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

They say now thet little Shoe string Chalmers, of Mississippi. is announced as . Gresnbsck csndi. date sgainst the grand old Lamar for the latter's seat in the United States Senate. When Mississippi displaces the proud Lion to give place to the Poodle, let all her high. minded citizens hang their heads in very shsme. Alma Independent
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

The canvas in Ohio this fall promises to be an exceedingly ani- mated one. Both candidates for governor are wealthy and money will flow freely. The usual corrupt ing influences will prevail and the voters harvest will be bountiful.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

The many conflicting telsgrams from Washington create . feeling among our people that President Garfield is not yet out of danger. It is possible that Chester Arthur will yet be the next occupant Of the White House.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

The reunion of the sx Confeder- ates of Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and the Texans who fought at the battle of Oak Hill. took place at Dal- la., Texas on tue 10th Inst. It was largely attended. Gen. Lewis de Lvsred the oration of the day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

The sum of $l00, 0,0o0 has been subscribed for . new cotton factory at vicksburg. Whenever such en- ssrprises have sprung up in every city ia the south. then tue key note sf southern prosperity and power will have been struck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
Reports from Southern

Reports from Southern Illinois depict au appalling state of affairs in the agricultural districts. The crops arc . failure and one fifth of the population will have to be sup ported at public expense.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

That much advertised and talked of Logan county spring, Msda, has disappointed it's owners and proved a failure by drying up. Much mon ey has been spent and a great deal of noise made all for no purpose Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

The colorsd baptist state con veation will assemble in Little Rock on the 24th ins..
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

Hon. Jordan E. Cravsns has been appointed regent of the Arkan' sas Industrial University at Fayettc. vile,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

Through bills Of lsding given for Cotton from Ft- smith, Van Buren, ozark, ClarksvilIe Russellviile and all points op the road 10 Srw, York, Boston, ProyideDre, Philadelphia, ss Louis, Memphis, New Orleans. &c. Rates loy,; and transportation rapid.
 THEO. HARTMAN, sup, P. J. BENNETT. General Ticket Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18

-Mr. Blantsa Baldwin, assessor Of Pulaski county, died last Fridays victim to ever heat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18
~ z. BURNEY,
 ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Jefferson street, between Main and David, RUSSELLvILLE, ARK.

tFAll business connected with the profession promptly attended to.
 Special attention given to conveyan- cing and collecting.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-08-18


 Since the introduction of this Spool Cotton Into the American market, its success has been unprecedented. No other brand of thread has ever met with the same amount of public favor in the same space of time.
 The 70. N. T." manufacturers were the first to recognize the importance of the Sew ing Machine and to make six-cord 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 the manufacturers of 70. \. T"
 At all the great International Fairs of the world, 70. N. T." has been awarded the highest honors.
 The 70. \. T." factories at Newark, NJ. and Paisley. Scotland, employ 5.200 opers- tives-make sufficient thread daily to goi round the world four times.
 Consume 140 tons of coal daily.
 The manufacturers of 70. \. T." are tbe largest manufacturers of Spool Cotton in the world.
 A full assortment of this Spool Cotton can be had at wholesale and retail at
 R.J. WILSON'S. Russellville, Ark.