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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Home and Ho,,se

The inner instinct, or thought of the home, fashions the house. It's apartments grow upon this stalk. From the kitchen where the animals IS ied, the nursery where the training Is ordered. the chamber where the re cooperative forces are stored, the sit blng room where the social life is nourished, to the reception room or parlor, where society is met and mas tered all these grow about the deep CT idea of home. It is this subtle and powerful spirit that invariably locates the house where the heart is. The settlers cabin and the peasants hut, clothed with this inspiration from the heart, become centcrs Of comfort and conteatment that time Is unable to drive from the mind. Life rises out of this to it's highest values. Thus the home becomes a measure of nations stability. When q man has home he becomes interested in tue peace of the com
 nunity. He has given hostages against mobs. It is important for him that the pavement stones should not go flying through the air. Both heads and windows acquire sacred ness from those which he IS interest ed. A man ithout a home has lit tle motive for standing against pub lic pcrils. If land does not furnish man so much as q home, he can drift away when it becomes danger ous to remain anchored. Fill any land with good homes, and it must be good place in which to live
 It is one peculiarity of the Anglo Saxon people that they abound in homes. The walls about the heart shut out all the world, and shut in kingdom. This is the fort; keep it clean and free, and religion will thrive, and liberty will d well in the land forever. The order of life IS home keeping. Housekeeping sep arates the family unit from frag ments of families, and gives it a chance for religious and individual life. To live in a trunk with -the feeling that some one else owns the key, and may lock you out by day or by night, dwarfs the best part of mans faculties.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
An Ancient City.

Damascus is the oldest city in the world. Tyre and Sidon have crUmb led on the shore; Balbec is ruin Palmyra is buried in q desert; Min
 cveh and Babylon have disappeared from the TigrIs and the Euphrates Damascus remains what il was be
 fore the time of Abraham center of trade and travel-an isle of yer dure in the desert, "a presidential capital with martial and sacred as sociatons extending throughout thirty centuries. It was neal Da
 mascus that Saul of Tarsus saw the light above tue brightness of the sun; the street IS called Strait. in which it is said "he prayed" still runs through the city. The caravan comes and goes as it did one thous, and years ago; there is still the shiek, the ass and the water wheel the merchants of tue Euphratcs and the Mediterranean still occupy the streets "with the multitude of their wares" The city which Mahommed surveyed from q, a,neighboriug height, and was afraid to enter "btcause il was given to man to have but one paradise, and for his part he was re- solved not to have it in thls world,' is to day what Julian called the Eye of the East" as.it was in the time of Isaiah. "the head of Syria. From Damascus came the damson, our blue plums, and the delicious apricot Of Portugal called damasco damask, our beautiful fabric Of cot ton and silk, with vines and flowers raised upon q smooth, bright sur face; the damask rose introduced into England in the time of Henry VIII; the Damascus blade, so ia nous the world over for it's keer edge and wonderful elasticity, the secret of whose manufacture was lost when TamerIane carried the artist into Persia; and that beautiful art of in'ay:ng wood and steel with gold and silver, a kInd of Mosaic cnGrav, ing and sculpture united, called damasking, with winch bureaus, boxes and swords are ornamc ltcd. It IS still city of flowers and bright waters; tho streams of Lebanon and the ''sik of gold" sparkle and mur- mur Tn the wilderness of the Syrian Gardens,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Thnt shower of Rocks
FL. smith Independent.


 Mr. Ii. K. Johnson came to the ci,y oue day last week and brought the startling intelligence that q show CT of rocks had very mystcriously fallen on the premises occupied by Mrs G.emmcns, Tn the Choctaw " cean,ry about 25 miles from this city. and mile and a half north ol Riddles prairie, the property of Mir. Thoa McMurtry. MT. Johnson stat, ed that the falling commenced about noon on sunday, Aprll 2d and kept falling until night. The phenome. non was repeated again the follow inc Tuesday,, commencing about o'clock and continuing ut intervals until sundown. The rock failing was witnessed by the brother of Mir. J.. also Dr. Maxwell of Scott county.
 These gentlemen say that the showers were not continuous, but only at intervals, and that some of the stones weighed fully six pounds, and varied in size from gravel to that just mentioned. The larger rocks would bury themselves in the ground, indicating a fall of some dis tance Great consternation prevail ed among the parties residing on the place, anl every effort was made to discover the cause of rock falling ftom . clear sky, but without avail. 7cq q singular phenomenon, and ol. -a remains unexplained un- less 1t was a metcoric shower; but specimens of the rock brought tt thls city would no: indicate thal this was the case. Parties desiring to see specimens of the rock as gath cred from the scene of the late oc currence, can find them at O'Danicf; grocery store.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
A Necessary Burden.
American Register.


 A belief in ghosts and hobgoblinl is nothing like equal to the proof o imbeciitv shown by the common shallow idea that the administration of the Government is the cause 0 the prosperity of the country. Ou country has shown extraordinary growth and prosperity under all ad ministrations, Democratic as we'll q: Republican. The vigor and enter prise of our people, the rich multi farieus and vast resources of this immense country, and the annual ac cession of hundreds Of thousands oi emigrants from Europe and all parts of the world, bringing with them money and labor, have produced oul great prosperity and growth as na. tion even in spite of the unwise and stupid policy of our Government much of the time. For instance, even last year the Government bur dened the people and collected from their hard earnings over hundred millions of dollars more than was needed for the public expenditures. It is very plain that the excess of our exports over our imports, the certain cause of our prosperity for some years past, has been produced by the great productivo- resources and industry of the country and the foreign markets and emigrants, and not in any way by the administra tion of the Government. Except as to comparatively few of the people who are benefited by high salaries, pensions and special favors, the gov ernment IS no positive benefit, but simply a necessary burden of protec- ton against wrong on the principle of choosing the least of two evils.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Tne MesauIte Tree.

It has been found that the mes quite tree of Texas is identical with. or at least vastly similar to, the acacia tree of tire East, from which is obtained the Cum Arabic of com merce, and an industry in the di. rectlon of collecting and utilizing this gum is being developed. It is held to he equal or superior to the imported gum. and quite large quantities were gathered last year. and sold readily at 15 cents per pound. A mesquite grove is novel and interesting sight, the crossings of the tree branches being likened to transparent crysta! armor, re. flecting the snn's rays, and glitter. ing and glowing like unto some gol. den harvest. The gum is capable or being handled with great expedition and facility, the trees always grow. ing in groves and to medium height. Cattle also are fond of the gum, and eat it from the trees where it is in reach. It is believed that were the mesquite cared for like the maple. and proper operation followed, the project of raising would be q feasible and profitable project.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Barnum's Elephant.
Washington Post.

When the Maine liquor agent sold his customer five gallons of whiskey for mechanical purposes, the buyer, having obtained posses sion of the liquor, replIed, in answer to a question as to tue kind of me chanical purpose intended, that he proposed raising q barn" with the tiuid. As it would be the height of injustice to admit, free of any duty, British pauper elephants, to com pete with American elephants, without special reasons, MT. Bar nun procures consular certificate, to which he supplements his own affidavit, that Jumbo IS intended for breeding purposes, whereupon the sagacious animal, with these documents in his trunk, slipped through the Custom house without dropping a shot in Uncle sam s locker. Now, that he is safely housed along with Barnum's other pets, that gentleman will doubtless reward the curious questioner by saving. Breeding purposes, cer- taiuly. l expect, with Jumbo's ac, tive assistance, to produce more dollars in a given time than the pro. prletor of any two elephants in the country. That's my idea of hretd- ing purposes" This may be all right, but it is respectfully submit ted that under such rulings our tariff proves entirely inadequate to protect American elephants from the most serious competition from British paupers like Jumbo. Will it be intruding too lar to suggest that Mir Haskell introduce a bill tc prevent every occurrence of like char acter in the future.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
NEW INVENTION.
India Rubber Enamel Carpet.

The inventive genius of America never tires and is constantly provl- ding means to reduce expenses of the home and the office. The above is one among the many inventions of great utility, and is designed to take the place Of the costly carpet and other floor covering heretofore used. It is patented preparation. and when dry forms vulcanized rubber surface that will outlast an ordinary carpet or oilcloth, and can be washed as easily as glass without injury to the fabric. The low price at which this material can be ap piled and it's durability will com, mand it to everybody. For full in. formation apply to II. E. Erwin, Russellville, or to John E. Finley, general agent for the southern states, No. 3S2 Union street, Memphis, Tenn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Soft Soap as a Lubricant.

Potash soft soap for lubricating purposes may be very easily made ill this way: Dis solve 20 pounds of pure caustic potash with two gallons of soft water In any earthenware or iron vessel. Add to Chis strong caustic lye nine gallons of any ami, nal or vegetable oil heated to about 40 deg. Farcnhelt; pouring the oil into the lye in small stream, and keeping a continual stirring until the two are thoroughly combined and the mass is quite smooth. Ten min utes will suffice for the operation. Cover the vessel with blankets to keep in the heit, aud leave the mix turc In a warm room for three days. The result will be l20 pounds of the finest concentrated potash soft soap, pure and free from adulteration. Be. sides being useful for lubricating machinery, this soap serves well fol washing hanuels and greasy and stained articles in cold water.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
SIeeplesSnCss.

The Medical Press and Circular contains some good suggestions about the hygienic treatment of sleeplessness, which are summarized as follows. Wet half towel, apply to the back of the neck, pressing it up toward the base of thc brain, and fasten the dry half of inc towel over so as to prevent the too raWd eN. haiauon. The effect is prompt and charming, cooling the brain and in luciue calmer, swecter sleep than any narcotic. Warm water may be uscl, though most persons prefer cold. To those who suffer from over over excitement Of the brain, whcth CT the result of brain work ar press ing anxiety, this simple remedy has proved au especial boon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20

Many an amusing mistake has been made by people hard Of hear ing. A certain Dean of Ely was once at q dinner when, just as the cloth was removed, the subject ol discourse happened to be that of cX traordinary mortality among law yers. We have lost" said gentle man, mot less than seven eminent barristers in as many months" The Dean, who was very deaf, rose at the conclusion of these remarks, and gave the company grace: "For this and every other mercy make us devoutly thankful"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
LOafng.

Does the young man who persists in being q loafer ever reflect how much less it would cost to be de cent, respectable man? Does he i'm agine that loaferism is more economi cal than gentility? Anybody can be a gentleman. fine chooses to be with ont much cost, but it is very eXpen- sive to be loaier. It costs time in the first place-days, weeks and months of it; in fact, about all the time he has-for no man can be a first class loafer without devoting his whole time to it.
 The loafer finds time to drink, whenever invited, at the cost ol friends. Once fully embarked on the sea of loaferdom. he bids farewell to every friendly sail that sails under an honest, legitimate flag. His con sorts will be only the buccaneers oi society. It costs money: for though the loafer may not earn a cent ol have one for months, the time lost might have procured him much mon ey il devoted to industry instead ot sloth. It costs health, vigor, comfort all the true pleasure of living, honor seil-respect and the respect of the world when living, and finally, all right of consideration when dead Be a gentleman then; it is fal cheap er.-EX.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20

kinder close, Is sheF' "ClOse! Why, last month her husband died fourth husband, mind--Pm blamed if she didn't take the door plate off the front door, had his age added, and then nailed on to the coffin. Said she guessed likely she'd be wanting new name on the door soon, anyway"
 "Ah!" he exclaimed, as he pressed her tenderly against his vest at part ing, sshall l hold you in these arms again to morrow and paint our flu. ture with the bright pigments of the imagination No" she said, calmly, mot tomorrow. To nor. rows washday."
 An Ohio man has been struck by lightning nine times, and isn't dead yet. You have to take office away from an Ono man to kill him. .-Bos- ton Post.
 A philosopher says: "The man who laughs is the sympathetic man. D It is astonishing how many sympa- thiscrs man has when he slips down and hurts himself.
 We look for the support of every old woman in this country when we 1 boldly assert that there are not three members of Congress who know within three hours when soft soap is ready to waX-Detroit Free Press.
 The following letter to French statesman is printed in Le Temps "l have the honor to give fair notice to the First Minister that if he refu- ses me the pension for which I have applied l shall henceforth vote as my conscience dictates"
 A young clrate having preached | before his vicar for the first time, asked that worthy at the. close of the service which passage in hls sermon he thought the best, to which the wear made reply: "Your passage from the vestry to the pulpit was | very fine; but commend me to that from the pulpit to the vestry for downright heart relieving effect. ."- Christian Advocate.
 Apropos of youthful prodigies who ''improyise," Le Temps relates story of Kalkbrenner's childhood, when one day he was to "improvise' in pubhc, but after striking two or three chords he turned aud said with all simplicity: Papa, I've forgotten the rest"
 A Paris dispatch says NJ. Hofer, . newspaper correspondent, has been killed Tn duel. It must have been gross piece of carelessness. It is the first time an accident of this ma ture has occurred at French duel for years. It is believed the news will be contradicted in a later dis patch. The correspondent may have been gored to death by cross bull as he was going across the fields to meet the other duelst. Norristown Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
The Road to Harmony.

The Little Rock Gazette, April 1, contained lengthy editorial on the amendment queston in It's connec tiou with the approaching canvass, and in it made concessions we did not expect from the Gazette. Amendment men can approve its suggestions, as to the road to har- mony. We copy the following:
 The address issued to the democ. racy of Arkansas by the democratic state central committee, convened May 24, 1882, urged that the ques tion Of a constitutional amendment covering the matter of the disputed bonds be canvassed in connection with the duty of the legislature tc be chosen in 1882. It was urged in this address that the prorricty oi the legislature submitting another amendment be seriously considered in the political canvass now open ing.
 This was sensible advice in May 1881. It is sensible advice in Apri 1882. According to the various meth ods d-"-.~r .royersy the question has since been canyassed in and out of the press. As already mentioned the difficulties then existing still eX ist. While the democratic elements favorlng the amendment reject any and all propositions to make o that amendment test or party fcalty, they desire and claim that another chance should be given tho people to vote the amendment mp ol down,
 No one can object to this, when the act can be perform ,l without jcopardizing the integrity of the party by opening the door to repub- lican restoration, The Gazette docs not object, nor has it done so. And to this end, and in line with the re commendations of the address issu ed hv tue state centra! committee ln May, 1881. we make the following suggestions. They are put forth now. because the canvass is al hand. These suggestions are
 First-That @ resolution be adopt ed bv the democratic state conyen tion, to assemble in June, urging the legislature to submit the pro posed amendment to the people, {. be voted on at the next succeeding general election.
 Second-That, Tn conformity witt this suggestion, every democra- l' candidate for the legislature stand pledged, If elected, to vote for sub hitting the proposed amedment
 By this course both the support CTS and opponents of the proYosct amendment will be satisfied. Th' tomer ask only that they be gjrrI another chance to vote. This the, will obtain. Tue opponents of th' amendment ask only that the ques ttou be removed from ae list Q clemoats of discori. The cuUe proposed will accomplish that result
 Thus is presented q broad plat form on which all men can stan' who are opposed 10 putting !h amendment con top of the democracy
 Bank official, shaping his shir front: "I'hank hcvIng! the recen Mr. James has been d.e.n-t-i.d-e-d {!
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20

The widow of Craig Wadsworth, of Geneseo. N. r., the lady who is mentioned as the possible bride of Gen. Arthur, is tall and graceful person, dark eyed, dark haired and agreeable in manner. She is dem- ocrat in politics and in dress a Pa risian. Her old home in Geneseo is one of the most beautiful places in the State. The cosy house with ve. randas and low windows is set in a wide space of lawn, on which grow trees famous through all that region for their size, theIr age and their beauty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20

Next to the diamond. the ruby is one of the most remarkable stones for the exhibition of phosphores cencc under electricity.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Court 9th Judicial District

Hon. W. D. JACOW WAI, Circuit Judge. I,1 <, ~ MckENNON. Pros. Attorney.
 TINE OF HOLDING COURT: p,pc lounty-First Monday in April and \ NumN,C.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
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STATE OFFICERS.

CHURCHILL, Governor. itIOE FEOLICH, Secretary Of state. JJHN CRAWFORD, Auditor. W r, WOODRUFF, Treasurer, " E MOORE. Attorney General. E N. LEAR, Land Commissioner.
 I DENTON. Supt. Public Instruction. n ". CARROLL, Cha, cellor. iN.tALl4AWAl, Clerk ChnnCery Court. I' lj ENGLISH, Chief Justice. i +. EAkiN. Associate Justice. K NJ. HARRISON, Associate Justice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20

NorIcE.-The undersigned has taken charge of a saw mill l5 miles north- west of Russellylle, on the Clarksville road, and all persons in need of lam. Der, of all kinds, would do well to price mine before buying elsewhere. Satisfaction guaranteed.
 TRUSS & WINSETT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
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 TIE DEMOCRAT Printing Company guarantee a fair distribution of Gifts. Each subscribe" who pays us $l. 50 for the paper one year is entitled to one ticket.
 The cash must invariably accompany each subscription.
 THE DEMOCRAT PUB. CO.,,
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
A CHANCE FOR EVERYBODY

One NEW WILSON (Oscillating
 Shuttle) Sewing Machine, val
 ued at ......... S50. .00 One FINE SADDLE, full rigged,
 on exhibition at R. c. Bonds
 Saddle and Harness Shop, Rus
 sellville, valued at at........... 15.00 Seven PORTRAITS OF GAR
 FIELD, the Martyr President,
 19x24, with autograph letter of
 Garfield, each valued at S2, .14.00 One SILVER SET, consisting Of
 Butter Dish, Pickle Jar and
 Cake Stand, on exhibition at J.
 Arthur Erwin's Jewelry Store,
 RnsSellville, valued at ... 12.50 Ono TWO HORSE STEEL FLOW
 on exhibition at Luker, Settle
 & Co.'S Wagon & Flow Factory,
 Russellvillc, valued at ...... 1000 One SET of BOOKS, valued at e. 800 One Set BOOKS and PICTURES,
 valued at. t.................. 2.50 One Set etPICTURESand Sheet mu-
 sic, valued at................. 200
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
Pope County Officials.

E,.BkADLEI, Judge. r B. flDGiN~. ~acriN. N .I RIA \OLD~, Clerk. E. ROBINSON, Assessor. JlIE~ POTTS, surveyor. lD~EPII PETTY, Treasurer.
 COUNTY COURT: Al Dover. oa thrlth Monday in March and 1.l llouIay in Janusry, July and October.
 PROBATE COURT: Al power. oH the 1st Monday n May and 3l ,Ii,. ,al iu January, July and October.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20
TnMnshin Officers.

t. W BERRN5lAN ,S LEWIS ALLEN,
 Justices Of thu Pcace. ". C. 1T NLL.,oastab!c, X. F. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Constable.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-04-20

Bank official, shaping his shirt front; Thank hcvlng! the recent Mr. James has been d.e.n-t-i.l-e-dw w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-09-25
General News.

The new comet is in many respects a Pc
culiar one. Its spectrum shows that it con-
tains sodium, an element hitherto found in the
composition of but one comet. 1t is believed
to be identical with the comet of l843. II
was observed with the naked eye about hall
an hour after sunrise on the morning Of the
Goth. The tail, of about one degree in length,
was very plainly visible. The nucleus is
very condensed and stellar in character,
having wings which curve outward and
downward, the whole Hosenting the appear
ance Of bird in fiigh1 The nucleus is sur
rounded by an envelope Of light Of much less
intensity.
A dispatch from Dublin says, the last OF
the ''suspects" were released from Kilmain.
ham Jail Thursday.
A ID. Newkiak fell on circular saw a,
Magnolia, N. c., Thursday and was cut in
many pieces.
The Tyrol floods have almost entirely
destroyed the towns Of Innechen, Sillein,
Toblach and Weisburg. The railways in
several parts of the province will not be in
running order for q month. The rainfall
continues. Twenty-six bodies have already
been recovered.
British artisans do not take kindly to the
scheme for importing Chinese workmen to
compete with them.
Father Hyacinthe now fears that the waY
in France against the Catholic Church may
become a war against the Christian religion.
The boiler Of a donkey engine exploded on
the ship Queen of the North At Quebec, Can.,
on Thursday, killing and fatally woundins
several persons.
The Tariff Commission was in session Al
Atlantis, Georgia, ON Friday.
The National Anti Horse Thief Associa
tion met at Palmyrs, Mo-, on Wednesday
1t represents over 200 lodges. ]. J. SUITE