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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
DOVER DOTS.
Editors kussellville Democrat.


 Business looking up.
 Cotton sold in Dover Saturday at II cents.
 No marriage licenses issued last week-presums they have all let ge to catch a new holt.
 Everything is quiet at the county seat. The heavy firing heard in the distance is under ground and is nc sign of war.
 Dir. B. J. Strickland the photo. grapher has returned to Dover again and has erected his picture gallery on the north east corner of tho pub. lie square, where he will remain un til the 18th of October. You young fellows wishing to have your junspi cy's purity taken, by ealing around will be waited upon in tho latest styls. Without further invitation you will please sail in and show the book of your country.
 Corn hauling in Dovor was in CT der last week and business was live ly with the farmer. Dover is . farming town as we'll as the county seat and all week long the wagons were going and coming. Monday morning opened bright and lovely and the signal to start was given by the old man: Hello boys get up, Monday morning-next day Tues day--nsxt day Wednesday, half tho week gene and nothing done yet"
 Mir. A: R. Robinson, the efficient county assessor, filed bis assessment list of personal property fer the year 1881 in the clerks office on Monday last, as required by law. His as sessment foots up some 3060 polls being an increase of 300 polls over last year, and the aggregate value oi personal property has increased some fifty odd thousand dollars ovsl the last assessment. Pope county il on rising ground and progress is re ported.
 The following teachers closed theil public school the past week and pre- sented their claims at headquarters This business may run very well for awhile, but iffolloued up a stuff sient length of time there would be danger of financial crisis. to-wit W. c. Bullock, Dist. No. 5, three months, $l20; J. F. Evans, Dist. Ne 9, two and and a.half months, $l00; St. Patrick, Dist. 40, three months Sl00; N. B. Herring, Dist. 46, three months, $l05; J. A. Russell, Dist. 4, three months, $l05; J. F. Burris Dist. 50, three months, s90; ". H Groer, Dist. 4l, three months, $l05; P. s. Edwards, Dist. 24, three months, $l20; J. T. Bullock, Dist. 36. three months, $l20; c. W. Fore hand, Dist fl, three months, $l20; T. U. Russell, Dist. 19, three months, $l20. Four of the above named par tlss are young men teaching their first school, and besides the good they may have accomplished, have made themselves a $l00s piece in three months, which beats waiting round the corner for something to turn up. Ben Franklin said the way to wealth was as plain as the road t0 Boston. and who knows but what he ment via of tue school house.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
SPEEDY JUSTICE TO THE AC-
 CUSED.

Section 10 in the Declaration o Rights in our State Constitution, de clares that in all criminal prosecu tions the accused shall enjoy th' right to a SPEEDY and pubic trial by an impartial jury, etc. A wise pro vision, for, if the accused be inno cent, this right gives lllm assurance of speedy hearing and possession of his liberties. It strikes down ths possibility of long Imprisonment ol confinement without first a receurs, at law.
 But, in case the accused be guilty then it becomes . matter of interes to the people that he should have th' same speedy hearing-that the law should be as expedite in his punish ment as in the release of the inno cent. If the law could have cer tan execution on this line of princi pie, we would hear but little more o Judge Lynch in our State.
 The courts are by no means tn, appurtenance of the legal profession They have been instituted by the people, and arc upheld by them il order that the innocent man shall bt protected, and that the guilty on. shall be PUNIsHED.
 They pay heavy costs to suppor the machinery of justice, and natur ally watch it proceedings with . wig liant eye, and when they see the ob jects for which the law was institu ted miscarry, they naturally place the fault with those to whom the, have committed it's execution. We want 1t distinctly understood tha, not by word or syllable would VIC palate the evils of mob law. Nay verify, for our condemnation of it is unqualified. We, therefore seek the remedy and its application (for cer tainly there is enc that this tsrnish may be taken from eur name, and the evil disappear from our borders To accomplish this desired result nothing could be sursr than in all criminal prosecutions to give the ac- cused a speedy trial, and then q speedy execution to the results oi that trial.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

boys of Russellville for whose es- pecisl benefit this is intended, we trust that they will clip thls article from the paper, paste it in their al buns, peruss it from time to time, inculcate and reduce to practice its precspts3 and thereby realize the benefit which must necessarily re suit from the observance ofthe prin- ciples, ideas and admonitions giv.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

That is an encouraging repor, which comes from Augusta, Geer. gia. The town has ten cotton mills which run l3O,0 spindlss and pay out 3750,000 year in wages. They make and sell cloth at R half . cent q yard less than the New England mills, and yet their profits are larger, It has been demonstrated beyond all facturs as good quality of cotton goods as can be made in the East, and it is significant sign that moro mills are being constructed and large amounts of capital invested in the business.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29


 The state fair will open at Little Rock on Monday Oct. l7th and, con tinue six days. The fair will b, held under the most favorable condi tions so far as organization, location and arrangements arc concerned New grounds have been bought and fitted up at great expense, and large premiums are offered. An interest ing feature of the fair will be the contest for the Sl500 offered by the Fair Association for tho best mill tary company. The following com panIes will compete for the prize The Porter Guards. of Memphis Companies E, D, c, K, of St, Louis, Lamar Rifles. of Dallas. Texas Quspaw Guards, of Little Rock Helena Rifles. of Helena: and Fron tier Guards. of Fort Smith.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

Last Saturday and Sabbath by invitation we were among few ia vored guests that gathered at the pleasant home and around the stump tnously spread table of Mir. Dan c. Brown and Mir. D. r. West, of Do yer, on most joyous accession to the family of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Kirch- of, it being the anniversary of the birthday of their grand son, MT. Henry K. Rankin. A little over . year ago young Mir. R. left his home and friends in Dover for Little Rock, to enter into world of business, and achieve his fortune by his in dividnal efforts. The prayer of low ing, anxious parents, grandparents and sisters went with him. So far he has succeeded well. Henry won the confidence of his employers by diligence and fidelity. He returns after his shsrt stay, we trust to add profit and success to that already acquired, and thus gratify and hon or the loving, anxious hearts of his family and friends. It is not often amid the changes of life that we arc sratifisd with the sight of such pleas ant family reunions. This oecas- Ion and it's pleasant surroundings will doubtless be rich source of comfort to those whose hearts all seem so devoted to the son and brother.
 Newspaper agents on the wing and how the business paned out in Pope. On Saturday the 17th instant, a couple of craeksmcn passing by the name of John Clark and J. II. Cor don made their appearance In the western part of the county, coming Tn the direction of Dover, passing themselves as newspaper agents, and soliciting subscription for the Little Rock Gazette. About dark they rode into town and presented an or der at the drug store from Van Tom linson for $1.50 for the Gazette and getting fifty cents in money and the balance in medicine, rode of, taking the Springfield road. Sheriff Hogins on hearing of the parties Sunday morning at once took in the situa- tion with the conclusion that there was something dead in the meal and he and John Young followed the aforesaid agents who were overtaken at Mir. Hudlows, brought back and lodged in jail. They were charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and their trial set for Wednesday before Esq, Rollow. Mr. w. D. Dunbar was employed to rep. resent the case upon the part of the defence. In the meantime Mir. Dean Adams, proprietor of the Gazette was telegraphed for by Hogins as a witness against the parties, who was promptly on hand at the opening of the court. On going into trial, the defendants not seeing their way ont of the trouble as clear as expected, confessed their guilt and asked the lenity of the court. The court ta- king the case under consideration until Thursday morning, when judgement was passed, Clark getting ten days in jail and fifty dollars fine, and Gordon five days in jail and and twenty five dollars fine. After judgment was passed, tho defend ants attorney moved the court to withdraw the plea of guilty and sub stitute one of not guilty, which was over ruled by the court, and the accused were sent back to jail. The horses, saddles and brides of the parties, levied upon by the sheriff, will be sold on Saturday next to sat isfy the demands of the court.
 SCRAP.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
The democrats being in a cle

majority will certsialy insist upon organizing the Senate to their politi cal advantage, when that body meets on the 10th prox. The Fort Smith Herald, in view sf the high personal character and sterling patriotism of Senator A, H. Garland, mentions his name in connection with the Prssi- dency of the Senate. Such an honor could not be moro worthily bestowed than upon Arkansas gifted son.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

President Arthur has issued s proclamation convsning the Senate in extraordinary session at noon on the 10th of October next. Objects oi interest to the United States requir. ing Senatorial consideration is the reason given by the President for his action.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

Hon. w. M. Fishback has been appointed by the Governor dele gate to represent Arkansas In the convention to assemble in St. Louis on the 26th of October, to debate and agree upon the most feasible and practicable system fer the permanent improvement of the Mississippi river.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

We have received Vol. l, No. l, of the Peoples Friend, new paper just started at Paris, Logan county, by Msssrs. Lyles dg Schrimsher. It is neat eight column paper and in : dependent in politics.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

Mir. F. J. Price, late editor of the Neosho, (Mo.) Call, has pur- chased half interest in the Conway Log Cabin, and will divide the lsbors and honors of the editorial cond uct of that paper with Mir. Hemstagsr in tho future.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

A joint stock company with & capital stock of $25000 has been or ganized at Conway to improve Pin nacle Springs. Eureka may look te her laurels, or her pretentious rival will eclipse hor palmiest days.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned takes,shis method of informing the public that he has a com plete set of house moving apparatus and persons desiring to have buildings nov ed In safe and expeditions manner, and at reasonable prloe would do well to give me call. Call on or address
 J. D. WICK,
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

A one dollar popular subscrip- tion fund is being raised with which to erect fitting monument to mark the last resting place of tue late President at Cleveland, Ohio.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern: Notice is hereby given that at the October term, 1881, of tho Probate Court of Pope Ce., will make application for an order to sell the real estate of William A. Tow oil, deceased, lyinff and being in Potts Station, Pope Co.,, Ark. Sept. 27, 1881
 c. H. BOGGESS, Adm'r
 of the Est. of Wm. A. Towsll, Decd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

The Arkansas conference of the N. F. Church South will convene at Dardanele on the 10th of October. Bishop Pierce of Georgla will pre-. siIa
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

-Bloomfsld, Benton county, has hit upon q novel way to secure pro hibition there. The good people of that town have bought cut the sa- loon mea (who agree not to resume sale there and destroyed the whis- ky. This may accomplish the de- sired result but we doubt it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

The signs indicate q coming re- vivsl among the grangers. The scarcity of bread stutfs suggests the necessity for such action.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
FOR SALE.

A we'll improved place with six lots, situated in suburbs of Russellville, the most desirable portion oftown. Bed of 5000 strawberry plants, apple, peach and pear trees. House has 4 good rooms; stable and all necessary out houses. Good we'll of water. Terms reasonable. Apply to
 w. D. LIVINGSTONE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
LUMBER! LUMBER., LUMBER!!!

I have large amount of fine hard> wood lumber for sale->-such as Ash, Gum, Oak, Hickory, Walnut and Cher ry. Persons wishing to buy such lum- Der will have bills promptly filled by leaving same at my store. Mill and lumber only two miles from Russell vile. J. l.. SHINN.
 Russellyille Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

The Mississippi Legislature at its next session will have the follow ing among other important measures to consider: A change in the Con slitulion to render tke Judiciary ia.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

The Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway shipped during last year 1l5O00 bales of cotton over it's line - au incrsase of 25000 bales.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
l. U NJ B E R

tE-Go down to the new lumber yard opposite the Depot and see Mir. J. K. Adams. He is selling Lumber at bot tom prices.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29

More Indian troubles in the far West.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-29
THE SENATE DEADLOCK.
Deliberating and Wranglipg Over tHe
Lynchburg Postotflce.

Deliberating and Wrangl'ng Over tHe
Lynchburg Postotflce
WASHINGTON, October 2S.-The Senate
immediately after going into executive
session early in the afternoon, resumtd d
the contest over the nomination Of
Clifford Statham to be postmaster at
l.ynchburg, Va.
Mr.. Hill, Of Georgia, spoke in opposi-
ton to the confirmation tOr two hours.
The debate WAS then continued by Nor
gan, Morrell, Hoar, Sherman and 9TH
ers st great length, the discussion run
ming substantially upon the same lines
OF argument as yesterday. The political
features OF the case and the Importance
attached to its probable bearings upon
the result OF the impending election in
Virginia, being, however, more openly
expressed and distinctly emphasized.
The speeches were interspersed with
a number OF rollcais, motions
to adjourn, and other dIlatory
proceedings, and were also diversified by
spirited colloquy between Logan and
Voorhees, as to winch OF the Two had
heretofore shown himself the better
friend to the Union soldier.
About six voted on mo-
ton to adjourn. No quorum,
and a call OF the Senate was ordered.
All proceedings were then suspended
while the Sergeant alarms and depu.
ties were hunting up absrntees. Lunch
was meanwhile served, and another
hour or So whiled away. Soon after
. o'clock upwards OF fifty
members We're present in the Senate
chamber, but when the vote was taken
upon another motion to adjourn il was
found that less than quorum respond
ed, large number present being paired
At half.past ten business is still Sus.
pended. with no indications OF 4 speedy
break OF the deadlock.
There are no indications yet OF an al
journment. Messrs. Bayard and Vest
have made speeches. the latter ntilnat-
ing the intention OF the Democrats to
stand firm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-29
THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI.
The River Improvement Con-
yentiOn.

ST. LOUIS, October 2S.-The River In
proyemeRt Convention was called to or
der again at 1890 this morning by Pres.
ident Dunnell.
The following telegram was read by
the Secretary:
WAsHISGToN, d. c., October 81.
To Michael McEnnis, President of Erecu-
tire Committee:
sincerely regret that ! cannot visit
st. Louis at this time and take part in
the proceedings OF your convention.
The measure which you assemble TO
consider is one OF great national i'm
portance, and entitled to prompt and
favorable consideration by Congress.
Official engagements imperatively delay
me here and deprive me of the privilege
Of enforcing my views in public ad.
dress.
CSigned. JAS. G. BLAINE.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Walker,
of Minnesota, providing recommenda-
ton to Congr 50 for the addition OF
eight new members to the River Com
mission, was voted down.
Ex-Governor McEnnery then ad.
dressed the convention, after which Mr..
Michael McEnnis, President OF the
Merchants Exchange OF this city, Of.
Tered the following resolution:
RcSOlred, That this convention fully
appreciates the action OF the friends OF
river improvement in Congress in advo-
eating and in sustaining it by their votes.
in granting such needed appropriations
as are necessary TO carry on the work
already commenced for the improvement
OF our Western water waes, and trust
their endeavors in promoting the inter-
ests of commerce will finally be crowned
with success. The resolution was unan-
imously adopted.
Various resolutions Of thanks were
next adopted; also resolution OF regret
for the death ei President Garfield, who
was one OF the foremost friends oi river
improvement.
Addresses were then made 10y Con-
man Willett, of Louisville, Nv, and
Congressman Springer, oil Illinois. after
which the Convention adjourned SiHe die.
This afternoon the delegates were
taken on river excursion to the gov
ernment marks at Horse Tail bar.
President Dunnel said he would not
be ready TO name the committee OF
twenty.one for a few DAYS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-29
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. .. T. Rhodes goes TO Cleveland
to-day.
Mr.. Eli Yost has about finished new
residence.
Why were the street lsmps not lighted
last night?
Mrs. E. Turner is threatened with
typhoid fever.
The funeral of Mrs. Stafford took place
yesterday afternoon, and was largely at
tended.
Mr.. VIM. James has resigned his posi-
ton as yard engineer for the T. V. com.
pany here.
The stone work at the creek bridge is
assuming massive proportions, and will
soon be completed.
Ell Neiswanger, formerly with John
D. Heinlein, goes to Nenis to learn {. e
tcade of silversmith.
The stone over the door in the new
school house at Sosptown bears the
inscription. Garfield, 1851"
Miss Ada Chapman is in Steubenville
for the purpose OF taking leading part
in concert to be given there soon.
Several OF our young men contemplate
business course at Frasher's business
college this winter. Success to you,
boys.
A singing society will probably be
organized here soon TO continue through
the winter. Let every one help the
thing along.
Mr.. John Rho.les and wife, ot Canal
Dover, 0, visited friends here during
the week. Jokn is q who.e souled icl.
low, and is 10 ly as ever.
A crowd OF young ladies enjoyed them.
selves dancing at the residence OF Ej.
Wells, last night. This rs suggestion
only-let the crowd be mixei one the
next time. NOcharges.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-29
GENERAL FITZPATRICK IN
CHILL.
Misleading the Chilians as to
Our Policy.

WASHINGTON, October 2S-A jispatch
received at the State Department to day
announces the serious illness and appre.
hended death at Santiago OF General
Fitzpatrick, Minister to Chill. Fears Of
the worst are entertained among his
friends. General Fitzpatrick, who is al
most a Chilian, having married niece
of the Archbishop OF Santiago, was nom-
mated and confirmed for the Chilian
mission in the last days OF the spring
session OF the Senate. He had previ.
ously served in the same position just
after the war, and married there. Upon
his return to this country i'll 1859 Mrs
Fitzpatrick left an infant in her mothers
keeping, fearing to risk the journey
here with it. During the eleven years
for which she has resided in this coun.
try her family at home met with r.
verses aud General kilpatrick's applica.
ton in the spring for the mission was
induced solely by the anxious desire OF
his Chilian wife to return. Between his
two terms of service az Minister
he took lively interest in Chillan
affairs, and at the outbreak oi
the recent war, being bitterly hostile to
Peru, he offered his sword to Chill. iis
recent appointment was accordingly
Construed, though OF course without
reason, by the Chilian authorities as an
indication that the United States gov.
ernment sided with Chill, and that such
efforts as might be interposed by the
United States in behalf OF an amicabr
settlement with Peru would be all o =
fered in the interest OF Chill In view
OF this expectation the astonlsh-
ment and chagrin OF the Chiiians at the
determined attitude of this govern
ment as shown by General Hurlburt
towards the belligerents in opposition
to the annihilation of Peru is intelliei'
bic. Either General Fitzpatrick or his
wife led the Chilians TO suppose. IN vir-
tue OF General kiipatrick's appoint
ment, that this government would sup
port Chill in any demands she might
make. Should the fears OF General
kllpatrick's friends not be realized it is
thought at the State Department that
be will be sharply called to account
for allowing Chill to be misled as to the
true policy OF the United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-29
FINANCIER F0LGER
eRATIFIeS THE HEADS OF DIVISION
IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
The Deadlock in the Senate-WiIl Stath'
ans Nomination be Confrmed?-
The Cabinet Appointments
and the House Speaker u.
ship-Notes. +
STATHAM A BONE OF CONTENTION.
SECRETARY FOLGER.

Gratification at the Appointment.
WASHINGTON, October 2S.-The heads
of division in the Treasury Department
are unanimous IN feeling pleased with
the appointment of Judge Folger, as
they saw that what is needed imperative
" there is good lawyer rather than q
great inancier. Very iittle-fs feft Tor a
Secretary to do in shaping policies for
dealing with the revenue. Congress
does not look to him for suggestions as
to ways and means, while the disburse-
ments have settled into routine regu-
lated strictly by law. The real labor OF
the Secretary comes in the form OF decl-
sions upon appeals in cases OF dispute
between importers and manufacturers
and customs aAd internal rev.
enue officials. 1t is said
that there are how accumulated
a very large number oil such appeals
which have passed from one division
officer to another, till finally submitted
to the Secretary. Sherman was very
rapid, clear and concise worker on such
appeals, bat Window was much hin.
dered in these decisions, first by the ne
cesstv of giving much time to refund
ing operations and afterwards by the
Illness and death of the President.
Judge Folger will come well trained to
the legal consideration of cases OF dig
puted construction, having learned as a
Judge to silt evidence, as man OF bGsl.
ness in the great commercial ceLtres OF
the country TO understand the details as
presented 10y the merchants, importers,
manufacturers and corporations OF this