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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
A Little Eieud,

On the morning of the 7th inst, Milton c. Smith, a respectable farm CT living near Kirkwood, Mo, was shot and killed by his son Guy, a lad only twelve years of age. The case is horrible one and brings forth the fact that the young mons ster is totally depraved. But prob ably he ought not to be blamed too much, It is likely Mr Smith gave the young william too many pnyi leges and too much latitude in his government and discipline of him. Many fathers in the land are too Ienient and permit the boys, in their earlier years, to rule the home and family, and when the young Ameri- cans arrive at their teens they then think it is not fathers province or prerogatiye to govern them, or even to attempt it. All over this great land, there is not enough home gov ernment and discipline eXerted over the boys, and the consequence is q constdnt increase of the criminal list. The particulars of the sad af- fair we olean from the Fort Smith Elevator, as follows:
 Guy is q boy of q turbulent and quarrellsome disposition, and on the morning in question about five o'clock, fell out with his brother while they were milking and struck him on the nose, for which his father gave him a whipping. Guy had threatened on receiving his last chas- tisement that he would shoot his father next time he was whipped. So this time promise was exacted that he would not do it. His father went into the house and Guy fol lowed sullen; he washed his face, and going into his grandfather's room, took down a double barreled shots gun loaded with buckshot, walked into the kitchen and fired one barrel of the gun his father, who was standing at the table. The full charge tore into his right side pro ducing a hideous wound from which he died an hour later When asked why he had committed the awful crime, Guy said; II intended to do it, and if one barrel ain't enough I'll give him the other"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
The War in Egypt.

ALEXANDRIA, July 13, 8;20 a. m.- The Bedouins are leaving by thous- ands. The Europeans who fought their way down to the beach number 100 They report that all the other Europeans and Christians, number ing some hundreds, were massa- cred
 ALEXANDRIA, July 13.-The Chil- tern has moved into the harbor. The fire in the city is still increasing. It is reported that Arabi Pasha is Inarching on to Cairo.
 CoNsTANTINorLE, July l3.-This afternoon the grand council, all the former ministers being present, was in session at the palace to deliber- ate upon the dispatch of Turkish troops to Egypt.
 ALEXANDRIA, July l3-6 r. NJ The khediyc is stated to be at Ram lch, surrounded by Egyptian troops, The position is thought critical
 LONDON, July l3,-In the com mons Campbell Zimmerman, financial secretary of the war office, read in stuctions to Admiral Seymour as follows That as the opposition Of the forts had ceased he should mot ! dismantle them or disable the guns That he should open friendly com munications with the khedive, and 1 in the absence of the native authori ties from Alexandria should land seamen or marines for police purpo ses; and that he should inform for eien commanders of these measures LONDON, 'July l4.-A dispatch t' the News from Alexandria says tn, number of persons massacred by thu mob is estimated at 200O
 Admiral Seymour telegraphs :"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
Condition of the Crops.

The July returns of the Depart
 ment of Agriculture, from all the States and Territories of the United States, indicate an increase of area planted in corn exceeding four per cent. or fully two and ahalf million acres. The condition of corn is market low, from late planting, cold and wet weather, and replanting af- ter floods, but has been improving during June, and is generally in fair vigor and active growth promising far better condition ill August should the season continue as favorable as at this date. The condition of winter wheat average higher than at any previous July return; 104 against S3 last July The Spring wheat aver age stands at 100 instead of 90 in 1881 Unless the proportion of wheat to straw be less than usual, or the grain be damaged after thrash ing, the crop must prove one of the largest ever garnered in this country, The condition of oats is very high, averaging l03; of rye, I01; of barley, S5. The cereals, corn alone excepted, all promise yield for acreage above the average Washington Post
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
/ GENERAL NEWS.

Minnesota and Michigan report a bountiful wheat crop.
 Illinois will show up this year with an immense crop of rye.
 A daughter of the late President Taylor has been granted a pension of $50 per month.
 It is reported Prof. Greener (color- ed), Whittaker's counsel, will be ap pointed to succeed him.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Woodworth, of Boston, is said to be ex.Vice-P President Wheeler's prospective bride.
 The corn and wheat prospect has knocked the bottom out of high prices at the grain centers of the land.
 The Orangemen and Fenisns unit ed in picnic at Boston, the other day, the first of the kind ever in this country.
 The Postmaster General is work. ing on a plan for fast mail South reducing the time from New York to New Orleans by twelve hours.
 A San Francisco, Col, dispatch ol the 10th says: Juan B. Alvardo, gov. ernor of California from 1886 to 1S43 died at San Pablo yesterday, aged 73.
 Senator Joe Brown, of Georgia has given $50,000 to the state uni, vcrsity at Athens, the interest or which is to be used for educating poor young men.
 A Paris dispatch of the 10th says The national fete in celebration ot the capture of the bastile in l7SS passed of with entire success. There was no disorder.
 The Chesapeake, Ohio and South western railway has been complet ed and through trains are now run hing between Memphis and Chesa pcakc Bay, via Louisville. Fourteen ladles of Perry, N. Y. have notified the assessors to plac, them on the tax roll as owners o personal property so that they may vote at the next school election.
 The great strike among the irol workers North and East has ended the men having generally resume, work. Concessions have been mad on both sides, and good feeling pre- vails.
 Gen. Swain, judge advocate gen eral of the army holds that the mi itary was illegally used to protec Guiteau, and the finding of tn court-martial against Mason is il valid,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
A Paradise for Small Farmers

A Paradise for Small Farmers.
 A correspondent of the New Or leans Times-Democrat, writing from Franklin county in this State. has the following to say in regard to this region as the paradise for small farmers" and his remarks are appli- cable to Pope as well as other coun- ties:
 The Ozark region of Northwest Arkansas is a very paradise for small farmers, Not being adapted for large plantations it is being set tied up by an energetic, intelligent class of small farmers, who cultivate their own fields. The soil being productive, they are prosperous, and the country in consequence is in a thriving condition The develop ment going on here IS of the health jest character, The condition of matters in this region seems to bear out the theory that great prosperity can only be met with in countries where farms are small, and individ- ual ownership of the soil is the rule. Holland, Lombardy and France, un- der the new regime, are pointed to us sustaining this view of social growth. Where the greatest number of land and home owners are found in given territory, there will be found the greatest degree of pros perity. And soft seems here. The small farmers come into the country stores with money in their hands, buy what they want at compara- lively low price, pay for it and go their way in perfect independence
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
Eureka Springs Railroad.

The Little Rock Democrat, of the 18th, contained the following in re gard to the above named road: Bids were oppened at St. Louis on Mon day for the building of the Eureka Springs railroad Tuesday it was announced that there were six bids, the lowest being Jones < Cowan, well known Texas contractors, and to whom the job was awarded. They will commence work immediately and give bond to have it completed by December 1st The company has purchased steel rails and will lay it's own track. The road will run be tween Seligman and Eureka Springs, a distance oftwenty miles. The mon ey to build and equip the road is put up by ex-Goy. Powell Clayton. Col. Taylor, B. Baer, Logan II. Roots and R. C. Kerens The securities of the company will not be placed on the market.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

terminated the corps of Egyptian ar tlllerymen, which was the bes branch of the army.
 It is now possible to walk tn, streets without an escort. Cafes anc shops are re-opening and confidence is generally reviving. Admiral Sey mour telegraphs at 10:20 this morn ing: q am organizing a police force as fast as possible and I have cocu. pied the gates and two forts"
 CoNsTANTINoPLE, July 15.-The dragomons of six powers today pre-. sented note to the porte inviting Turkay to send troops to Egypt.
 All the ambassadors have received instructions that the conference will meet Saturday morning and will in the afternoon recommend the porte to intervene in Egypt. It is report ed that number of Arabian sheikhs have promised to support the Arabi Pasha.
 LONDON, July 17.-A dispatch from Alexandria says fears of an outbreak of natives in Cairo are in creasing.
 PARIS. July 17.-The cabinet council resolved to accept the invi- tation to protect the Suez canal jointly with England.
 ALEXANDRIA, July 17.-Troops from the troop ship Tamariere, are disem- barking, and will raise the total British force ashore to about 5000 men.
 The war steamer Helicon has in- terrupted two regiments going to Port Said from Cypress, and ordered them to Alexandria.
 Admiral Seymour has issued a manifesto announcing that he has undertaken, with the consent of the Egyptian government, the restora- tion of order. Nobody is allowed to leave town after sunset.
 Very few houses are now on fire. Refugees from Cairo report that q holy war is being proclaimed and Europeans are being massacred. Lantah Manssurreh and the Zazazig consul have been killed at the last named place,
 The Northumberland, with 100 men; the Tamor, with 91 marines, and the Salamis and the Agincourt have arrived here. The marines will land at Gabari, and two regiments at Ramich.
 Arabi Pasha's army is strongly posted. All the Bedouins lately lowering around the city have dis appeared. Arabi Pasha has written in reply to the khedive's demands a long letter, which the khedive de- clares is unsatisfactory. Arabi says he did not intend to make war, but as the powers are determined to force an attack, he considers it bet ter to fight once. He expresses will lingness to come to Alexandria if the khedive will induce the English fleet and troops to withdraw. If the khedive cannot do this the arabi re- commends him to send a minister to his camp to discuss the situation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

In view of the frequent applica tions for appointment to the position of second lieutenant in the army, tn Secretary of War has issued cir cular publishing the law governing appointments to that grade.
 The Indian burean hias received news of serious overtures made by Nez Perces to the Cheyennes to joir in northern raid. Commissioner Price thinks the news exaggerated and has telegaphed for particulars.
 The lower house of congress has unanimously passed bill directing the secretary of the treasury to pay to the widow of the late President Garfield $50.000, less any sum paid to him on account of hls salary as president.
 Col. Wesley Merritt, of the Fifth United States cavalry, has been as. signed to duty as superintendent of the West Point military academy fiCC SCH. V. V. IIOHdiu to the command of the Department of the Platte.
 A Wilmington, Delaware, dis patch, of the 18th, says; Bishop Levi Scott, senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, died at his home near Odessa this morning. He had been failing for months. Bishop Scott was born at Odessa October l 1, 1902, and had been over half a cen tury in the ministry. He became bishop in 1852.
 The temperance people of Nebras- ka arc perfecting plans to follow in the wake of Iowa on the prohibition question. The liquor men, while conceding the amendment would be adopted readily if submitted to the people, but they hope to beat the measure in the legislature, as they have already done, and they have the support of most of the daily newspapers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

A Cinclnnatl dispatch of the 17th says: The arrival of 250 Jewish Rus sian refugees on Saturday, sent here in n starving condition and without a word of notice to the Jewish relief committee of this city, has created considerable indignation among the Israelites of ths city. They have cabled tho relief committees in Lon don and Hamburg. to send no more here. In the mean time, most viz orous measures have been taken to relieve the immediate necessities of the refugees and to obtain for them permanent homes and employment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
Justly Indignant.

The town of Siloam Springs has passed an ordinance making It un- lawful for any one to publish news paper there, without first procuring liceuse from the council, and paying an annual tax of Sl5. The papers there are justly indignant, as the or dinance is unconstitutional and dis grace and shame to the town. That town council would take the premi- um anywhere as a set of tirst-cl jackasses.-Prescott Dispatch.
 Respectfully referred to our news paper brethren of oiloam with our John Hancock on the back of it. Photographs of that town council should at once be furnished the pie torial papers to write them up as the longest cared ignoramuses of this century.-Paris Express,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

OUR correspondent, "Obseryer," -" whose communication we publish elsewhere, wants to know how Col. Embry, candidate for state senate, stands on the public school question. Without fear of successful contradic- tion, we believe we are safe in stating positively that Col. Embry is in fav- or of the free education of the mass es, first, last and all the time, and loses no opportunity to work in that behalf We are credibly informed that Col Embry did valiant service in favor of public schools at the late school tax election in Atkins. He IS too progressive q gentleman to do otherwise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

THE people admire a servant of theirs who remains at his post of duty to serve them instead of leav- ing it to advance his own personal interest. Such q servant of the peo- pie is Col. J. F.. Crayens, than whom q better man or more efficient repre- sentative never entered the halls of congress from Arkansas. The peo- pie appreciate his true worth and will use all honorable means to re- tain him in the position he has so ably filled.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

THE canvass in Pope county is be- ing conducted on high grounds, no quarreling, no bickerings, no tearing down of characters by the respective candidates. This is right and shows that our people are for harmony. So far as we have heard the utmost good feeling prevails and the cam paign bids fair to be clear of the bitterness so often seen. No disturb ing element can figure in the politics of Pope county-the voters and can didates will frown on all such.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

TIE state lunatic asylum at Little Rock is fast approaching shape, the walls being now up to the third story. The Gazette says: ''rhe north wing will be ready for the roof in q few days The whole is to be ready for use by January 9, 1883. It is a beautiful building, and when com pleted will be finished up to the latest results of experience in caring for the insane"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

The Radicals in the English Par lament furiously denounced the bom- bardment of Alexandria as atro- cious, cruel and cowardly. Glad stone replied, as British Minister always does on such an occasion, that England was only bombarding and burning the cities of Egypt to prevent the Egyptians from military violence and oppression. His heart blceds for them and he would cram down their throats large measure of the freedom and prosperity that have made the Irish so happy under England's wise and gentle dominion. The all-peryading humanity of Eng
 lands interference with the domes. tic affairs of weaker nationaiities has long been wcll-spring of happiness to them.,-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

MANY persons use the word "trans- pire," when making mention of q happening. A correspondent wrote to the editor of the St. Louis Post Dispatch for information in regard to the meaning and use of the word, to which the following reply was given:
 The word "transpire" means to eXcrete or leak out. A secret is said to 'transpire" when it becomes pub lie. The use of the word in this country as synonymous with hap pening is pronounced by Richard Grant White to be vile and unauthor- iZed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
Former ting Things.

or all tOrmenting things, can there be anything so eXcruciatingly torment ing as bad case of Itching Piles? We know of none flesh is heir to- As this malady is quite frequent, we give the latest receipt for its cure, taken from a prominent medical ionrnal; Cover the parts affected on going to bed with an article sold by the name of SwaYne's Ointment. We have heard so many speak of it that are in duty bound tC give this advice,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
STATE NEWS,

Pine Bluff is to have cotton mill
 Sweet potatoes, one pound in weight, in Arkansas county.
 The republicans of Sebastian coun- ty have nominated a straight ticket.
 Daily hack line from Hartman to Paris, Logun county, yla Patterson's s Bluff.
 Crawford county has produced a cabbage head eleven pounds in weight.
 Reports from Eastern Arkansas indicate cheering crop prospects in that section.
 Dr. W. T. Welcome, a prominent physician of Forrest City, died on the Sth instant.
 k. B. Hassett has received hls com mission as postmaster at Alma and entered on his duties,
 The grand jury of Lonoke county returned only five indictments at the last term of the circuit court.
 Newport Spectator; Jackson coun- ty has about twenty-five licensed school teachers within her borders.
 Ozark Democat: Jasper Vaughan has received the contract to carry q daily mall from Ozark to Charleston.
 The Frisco railroad company has made traffic contract with the Flu reka Springs railroad company for fifty years.
 Conway Log Cabin: The Martin hack line is carrying the mail from Conway to Pinnacle Springs three times q week.
 Little Rock Democrat The i'm mense wheat crop this year has caused an increased demand for flour milling machinery.
 Alma Independents Rev. Graves, of Memphis, Tenn, will preach at the Baptist church in this city, on Sunday, August 6.
 The track of the Knobel branch of the Iron Mountain railroad will be completed to Forrest City by the first day of August.
 Articles of incorporation of the Anchor Oll Company, Helena, have been filed in the office of the secre- tary of state. The capital stock is $120,000.
 Van Buren Graphic: Mir. D. Spen- cer sowed fl bushels of wheat, and received in return l95 bushels of excellent wheat, and from | acres of oats he received SIP bushels.
 Ozark Democrat, 18th: Frank Berry, youngest son of Col. T. D. Berry, met with serious injury at Withro Spring, last week. He fell and dislocated an ankle and broke an arm.
 Pine Bluff Commercial: From Capt. Sickles, oi the Paramore road, we learn that the bridge over the Saline has been completed, that work is beng pushed with all rapid ity towards Camden.
 Gov. Churchill has offered re. ward of S350 for the capture of J. B. Wise, convicted in Logan county of murder in the second degree. Wise escaped from the officers after sen tence was passed on him.
 Van Buren Graphic James Larue's stables, IT miles north Of Van Buren, were burned on the night of the 9th of July, and the sta bles of his son on the night of 10th The work of incendiary,
 Van Buren Argus, 12th A large force of Frisco laborers moved theii camps in and about the Fair Grounds last week and are now at work ol the Dr. Thruston place. They vii be at work inside the corporation this week.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

WE HAVE carefully read the de- lense of Hon. J. D. Kimball in reply to the charges made against him on the eve of his nomination for land commissioner by the late democratic state convention. It is plain that Judge Kimball was treated with great injustice by the hasty action of the convention. There is a grow ing desire all over the state among the press and people that his name be placed on the ticket as the demo cratic candidate for land commis- sIoncr. There is no objection, what ever, to Maj Campbell the nominee, but all believe that Judge Kimball Is entitled to this recognition of the justice of his claims We believe justice will be accorded.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

CAPT <. $. Garrett, of Memphis, ha, been appointed supervising in spcctor of steam vessels for the Eighth District, which includes Ar kansas. Capt. Garrett is a very pop uIar gentleman and his appointment is considered q good one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

Tur degree of IL. D., has been conferred on President Arthur by Unon College. Dr. Arthur will evi- dcgtN enjoy the distinction.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

In short while Pine Bluff will be the Pittsburg of Arkansas and Kingston the machine shop of Pine BluH.-Commcrcial.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20
ThG 9&motrat. 
 w. L. MORRIS, Editor.

Mrs Lincoln, mother of the secre- ta.y of war, died this week. The funeral took place Wednesday.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

The Philadelphia Signal has been merged into the Clipper of that place. Success to the Clipper and its crew.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-07-20

The hquor leaders of Missouri are organizing state protective asso- citation.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-08
Notice to Creditors.

DURSUANT to an order made by his Honor
l. Jude J. s. Cothran. at June term, 1882. Of
the Court of Common Pleas for Union County,
the Creditors Of MILTON Nj. HUMPHRlES,
deceased. are required TO establish their de-
mands against said deceased before me on or
before the 25ih day Of September. 1882. or he
forever barred. JAMES MUNRO,
Master.
Juno 23 70 3m
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-11-10
Sad and Fatal Accident.

Saturday afternoon sad and fatal
accident occurred on the Charlton river
near Mr.. Geo. Gains. Samuel I. Har-
ris, aged IA. a son Of 1t. T. c. Harris
of this city, in company with another
boy of about the sane age named
Marion Lowther, had gone on a hunt
ing expedition. The boys crossed the
river IN skitf and in jumping from
the skiff to ferryboat that was laying
on this side both barrels of young
Harris gun was discharged the shots
taking effect in his left shoulder and
some shots penetrating his left lung. He
was taken to the residence of Mr..
Cain and his mother and brother-in-law
DR.. Burton, were sent for. After ling.
ering several hours he quietly passed
away from the effects OF internal hem
orrhage. His funeral which took place
on Monday was attended by a large
crowd of his former school mates, and
the public generally. The bereaved
parents and family have the universal
sympathy of community In this sud-
den and awful bereavement.