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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Appleton In Holiday Attire
Editor Democrat:

Editor Democrat:
 Your correspondent wishes to in- trude upon small portion of the space in your valuable journal to give expression to what he saw last Saturday at the pretty little town of Appleton The occasion was the celebration of St Johns Day, and the Masonic Lodge of that place gave 3 grand picnic, which was attended by the good people from all the conn side 1t would take much time and space to enter into detailed description of the joyous festival Mirth and good feeling prevailed. and the most generous hospitality and cordial welcome was extended to all visitors. The Appleton people are noted far and near for their lib- erality and morality, and the oceas sion referred to was but another proof of the fact. The dinner was all that the most cXacting epicure could desire. Long tables were spread and were actually loaded down with lavish profusion of edi- bles of every kind prepared in that high styIc of the culinary art so well practiced by the ladies of Appleton and vicinity. Words fail to convey the maenifeence of the feast. The most perfect order reigned on the grounds throughout the entire day. not an oath or harsh word being ut tered. Another noticeable and com mendabic feature was the absence of liquor from the grounds. Your cor respondent mingled freely with the happy picnicers and did not see a single individual under the influence of strong drink, in fact he can posi- lively state that there was not a drop of liquor used by any one that day. It is, indeed, q glorious day for our State when public gather ing can be had without intoxicating beverages being used. The gallant- ry ofthe gentlemen in their bearing toward the ladies' was particularly noticeable, ana the true character of the genuine American and gentle man was never more fully exempli- fed The courteous demeanor and chiyalric gallantry Of two of tLe most cstimabIe citizens of Atkins won the admiration of every one The peo- eof Appleton deserve the highest praise for the admirable plan and successful termination of their pie nic of last Saturday, and your cor respondent hopes that success may attend every move they make towarJ the moral elevation of their comm,
 nlty. CHARLIE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Temperance Talk.

Rev. ". II. Paisley. one of the most reliable citizens of Eastern Arkansas. writing to tue Little BoeE Gazette from Wheatley, says
 l noticed a short time ago in the ''Old Lady" d communication from Mr. Iyer- son Jones, on the prohibition question. lie seems to think It has proved fail ure, and giyos the criminal statistics in some towns to sustain him in his theory. Now, will Mir. Jones tell us now much he gets to advocate whisky selling, and to publish statements so inconsistent with facts, and which, if he believes, would be s0 detrimental to society. Now, know that drunkeneSs has decreased tenfold in eastern Arkan- gas. Thousands of dollars have been saved and the morals of the country greatly elevated by the local option law and ths friend of humanity, the christians and patriots of this state are determined to extirpate this curse from our beloved country, We have fine country, and by proper effort VIC can place our state en an equal footing with the other states iu the union. So let all friends of humanity, religion and God, rally around the temper ance cause.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

The candidates for nomination for ihe various offices to be made by the Democratic Primary Election 10 be held August l1, 1882, have made the following appointments for meeting and addressing the people in the sever al Townships im Pope county. Arkan- sas, on tbe political topics Of the day. t0-wi.
 North Fork township al precinct, July 2l, lss2.
 Allen township at precinct. July 25.
 Martin township at precinct, July
 sand spring township at precinct, July 27.
 Bayliss township at precinct, July
 Clark township at London, July go.
 Galla Creek township at precinct, July 3l.
 Holly Bend township at precinct, August ].
 Gala Rock township at precinct, August ,.
 Lee township at precinct, August 3.
 Wilson township St Atkins, August .4.
 Gumlog township at precinct, Au- gusts.
 Valley township at precinct August .7,
 Mvreland township at CaglesYille, August $.
 Griffin township at precinct, August 9.
 Liberty township at ScottYille, Au- gust 10. Dover township at Dover, August II. Illinois township at RussellYilie, August l2.
 Everybody is invited to attend and hear the political orators.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Knssellyillce PnbIic schnnl.

The board CT directors Of the publi,. school held d meeting last Saturday night and elected teachers for the next session, which begins on the first Mon day Of October next. The following are the names of the teachers elect with the salary voted to each C. 4. Jones, principal, $lU0 per month; l.. l.. Allen, assistant, $G5; Miss Addie Kir- by, $40; Miss Florence Mcclure, $iO: Miss Fannie B. Collier, $40. There i. a vacancy which will be filled at a sub sequeut meeting of the board. 1t was decided to make the term four months in duration, and to contract with the the teachers by the month. As the iiye-miil tax will not be collected until next winter the teachers will be paid by warrants of the secretary of the board Of directors drawn oH the county treasurer. These warrants can be cashcd at a low discount, or teachers can hold them until funds are collected and placed in the county treasury. We congratulate tlIr board aud citizens on the excellent faculty selected, and the bright prospects Oi the school.
 r. x. Since the above was put iu t,pe, we learn that Miss Florence Pru- itt has been chosen Go fll the vacancy salary SIO per month. In thr selection of Miss FrHitt, tho board did a wise aut and one that will iuu.e tu thc beHciif Oi all cuuccruGd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Attc1nntcaE Murder.

Last Friday evening about dusk, Mr John Sinclair, worthy farmer ef Pope county, who lives seven miles from this city on the Adkins road, while re- turning from his Wolk noticed two men coming through his orchard, but gave no attention to them, supp posing them to be uelghbors, Mr. Sinclair proceeded to bis home, and, and, ss he entered, was confronted by one of the men, who had entered at the rear door
 while the other came behind him
 through the front door, aEd with pistol presented ordered him (~) 10 throw up hi, hands. Declining to acccdc 10 his request, Mir. Sinclair. started upstairs for his gun and closed the door after him, but the spokesman Of the bandits opened it and fired his pistol at his victim hitting him in the region of the hips, inilictims a very serious though not necessarily fatal wound. The would-be nurderers immediately lsft. Sheriff lIOgins was notified of the crime and wlth his deputies and posse were soon in pursuit of the williams, aud, at the prsent writing, there is every reason 70 believe they will be run in. The men were masked, their faces being covered with black cloth. We hope they will be captured and the full penalty Of the law meted out to them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29

were you ne'er school boz. sud lsd you ever train, and feel thatHwe ias of the heait you ean neef fssl ae.iEy'
 C. \. P.s quotations are eeT beautiful they remind us very much of an anecd0te wc have heard about fhe fellows fox dog He said De had the finest fox dog in the world. bF stander Why, does De catch great many foxesf7 "No" We'll sad the bystander, "what is there peculiar about your dog to make him such a fine fOxeTs "Why, said the fellow, "he has such fine bark and makes SO much music while running" Soft is with friend c. A. F., he makes fine quotations, but tails to make a point supported by logical arguments. Now we come to C. A, F. mOdus operandi, where in he advises tue people to elect men to office of such unquestionabie in- tegrity as to obviate the necessity ef free pass law. This suggestion, in part, is a good one, and no doubt will be adhered to, but not as new Idea at all, for since the days oi Washington the iGea of electing our best men to office has been our watch word. But It often happens that we 1 find ourselves sadly mistaken on this this point, by discovering that we have conferred honors on Q scouu drel in the place of an honest man. For instance we thought honest Tom and honest John (as they were call ed), to be upright and honest. But how sadly we were mistaken.
 We hardly think the good people of Arkansas will be so foolish as to knowingly attempt to confer official honors on any other kind of a person than an honest, upright man. Al though we may in the future as in the past get mistaken.
 As we have already made this ar t:cle too long we will close.
 W. r. ".
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Shocking Outrage.

News reached here last Tuesday that d shocking outrage had been commit tod in the neigpborhood of Glass Vil-
 lage on the morning Of the 26th. The particulars, so far as we have been able tO learn, are as follows: About seven
 weeks ago, laboring maa, white
 went from Holly Bend to the aboya
 mentioned neighbOrhoUd, and engaged
 to work on the farm Of MT. Robert
 TacKctt Last Monday, ths laborer.
 whose name we have not been able to ascertain, was in the field, about two hundred yards rem the house, hoeing cotton with Mr' Tackett's little daugh- ter, who is only ten years of age. About 10 O 'oloCk, the man enticed the little, unsuspecting. innocent child to the bushes at the edge of the field and there compelled her to submit to his lUStful desires. AS soon as the brutal
 fellow released her, the terrOr-stricken child made her way to the house and imparted the sickening story te the mortified mother. Mrs. Taekett hailed a passing neighbor, told him in few words what happened, when he hur- ried to the woods where Mr, Iackett was at work. With feelings wrought to the highest pitch of excitement, MI. Iackett hastened to his family and a few moments revealed to him the de- tails of the narrowing tale. With all his parental instinct aroused, Mir.
 rackett summoned a fsw neighbors and began the search for the abandoned wretch, who had brought such sorrow to the happy home. At last accounts the search had not proved successful. and 1t is thought the base scoundrel hid in the bushes Monday and made his way out of the country under coy CT of the night. Our informant did not know the name of the human iiend, bnt the following is q description of him; He is about nineteen years old, Of medium height, has the two middle fingers of his right hand cut of at the first joint, and has forid complexion. When he left, he had with him a double-ba -barrelled shot gun. It Is not known In what direc- tion the vile, polluted william has gone, but we hope the state press will give publicity to this notice, ln order that he may be apprehended and brought to justice. Mr. Tackett and family have the warm, whole heart sympathy of all good people, who hope that the slimy reptile may soon be caught and made to atone for his hell-deserying crime.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
The Verdict of the Jury.

We have just received copy Of the most popular piece Of music ever pub lished in this country, called the "Ver- diet March, |" composed by Eugene L. Blake. It is written ill easy style, so that 1t can be played on citlier piano or organ. The title pare is very hand- some, containing correct portraits Of of Hon. Geo. B. Cerkhili, lion. J. K. Porter and Judge ". $. Cox; also a correct picture of the twelve jurymen who convicted the assassin Of our be- loved President. This piece of music should be found in every household throughout the entire country. Price 10 cents per copy, or 3 copies for sl. Postage stamps taken as currency. Ad- dress all orders to F. W. Helmick. Music Publisher, ls0 Elm Stretet, Gin Cinnati. Q.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Card of Thanks.

Editor Democrat:
 Permit us, through the medium of the DEMOCRAT, to express our very high appreciation, and to return our sinCerei thanks to the kind-hearted landlady of the Gill House, of Searcy, Ark, for the many acts of kindness we received at her hands, while her guest during the recent session of the Arkan- sas Press Association, by which our stay in Searcy was made so pleasant To Mrs. ". J. Hale, who was a guest at the Gill House, and to her sweet little daughters, Lula and Estslle, we also feel deeply obligated for their kindly and, it IS needless to say, eminently successful efforts tn make our visit pleasant and enjoyable. We take pleas ure ill cordially recommending the Gill House to any and all visitors to Searcy who may want delightful stop ping place.
 Very respectfully,
 MRS. J. l.. BATTKNFIELD,
 Mss RosE PATTERSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Fn,lrtl, nf .Inrr.

The railroad company wili run Au excursion Co San Bnrcu ea tAe Fourth of July, for Che accommodation of those WhO wish t0 tisit that place and participate in Che pleasures of the day. The most extensive preparations have been made 70 insure @ grand old-fash- toned time. During the dsF, the fes- tiyities wiIl consist 0f glass ball sheet jug, whee barrow aud sack races, base hali and other games. and ai night there will be the finest display of fireworks eyer seen in tue state. AS an addition al attraction, the Bardanells COrnct band will accompany the excursion. Get ready and 20 on this excursion, as a visit to Van Bureu and day spart with the good people there will well repay you for the slight expense yOu will incur. Everybody is Invited Co be present ot this grand celebration of the nations birthday, and the citizens Of Van BureE guarantee a good time for all
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Dover Crop News.
Editor Democrat:

Editor Democrat:
 Times extremely dull and hard Crop prospect much better than during those cold wet weeks. Cora has gener- ally been we'll cultivated and has geod eslor, but the stalk is small and tassel- ing low. Corn prospect not so good as this time last year.
 Cotton full three weeks later and not as good, not as much acreage and poor stand, consequently. if all things are favorable. cannot make fuil crop
 MiIlet, early sowing, almost failure. Most Of tue farmers ordered German Millet but t has proven to be Hangar ian grass or some worthless kind of miliet. Farmers ought to raise their own grass seed, it would pay better than any other crop st tho prices paid for seed this year.
 Wheat threshing has commenced. The yield generally considering the storms and overflow, is very g0Od-sixteen bushels per acre being the highest and ten bushcl per acre the lowest yield. Messrs. Bowdeu S Rey- holds are here with their new latest improved Pitts thresher and they have had d long, tedious, irksone task tbreshing Rye & Bonds wheat, owing to the fact that it WAS blown down in the late storm and much Of 1t had to be moved. Tie straw is from five to six feet long, and so tangled that it could not be threshel only by the best thrssh- CT and skillful thrsSbermsn. This crop has been judged by many experi- enced farmers to have been damaged At least half by the late storm and over- flow, and tho other half will barely pay for cutting and threshiug.
 F4pHrp
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
< New Era.

The true secret Of happiness is per feet health, which enables uIe mdiVld- ual 10 enjoy lie, and attain competency and contentmcnt. The martyr to dvs- pepsia, in contiHual misery. Is without hope IH the pursuit of business or pleas ure, and realize that existence yields only failure. But a new era has come, and good health Is assured, with posi- tive relief from the ills of indigestion and torpid liver, by the use of Dr. Acker's Dyspepsia 1ablcts. They are very nice, try them. Only 25 and 5a cents. in handsome boxes. For sale by Jno. Turner & Co.,, at the New Drug SrGra
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Let Us Have Peace,

Editor Democrat:
 We noticed an article in the last weeks issue of your paper signed by "Shook hah nifty" The article was short and pointed, and the blows hurled at the head of the editor ot the News were ofsuch character as to no doubt annoy that editor very much; for charges oi being q radical and hybrid against q democratic editor, who claims to be a standard. bearer of tho party IS certainly a very grave charge, and, unless the editor ot the News makes better eXplana. ton Of the severe charges that have been published against hun, 1t will certainly leave him in an awkward position before the party which he claims to be one of.
 We also notice an article in the Atkins News, headed The Liberty Township, Russellyills Letter" We presume that the News intended that article of slang as an answer to shook hah-nltly's' communication ID the DEMOCRAT If he did. we have failed to see the point, for he lodged the question of his being radical and hybrid entirely; and. in place Of meeting the charge in manner that would have been becom ing to gentlemen, he begs the quss- uoa witn slang of the very lowest type, such as cmauate from gamblinq hells Of the lowest order. He re minds us Of an oid horse in 4 yellow Jackets nest,o running away with q go.cart, for there is no order or sense in his reply to Shook hah- niHy.'
 Now, ihasmach as the editor of the News claims to be democrat and Is charged by democrat as be. ing a radical and hybrld, we would very much like to see him quit hls ioollshness and show up his political record, 1T he has any. The slang which the News resorts to for an an, swer to shook hah -nffy" is by no
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
NanderlLIt and Cnmmnnl.n.

some turn ol otHoz .H t.s .srf.r salion caused Mir NarIerl.ltts H. mark tbat. iu his aa.a.uu. tae HcHu.e of eommun.~tic uotiaa- are ua. f.t in power 1r cuntra. ia tbI- country The mass of the pauaIare believe in tbe right of caHiis sts toa fairf.. turn upon their inr, ment@. whslb CT the capital Doe invest [ in uiiruad. boot aud shoe Het5r.e-. laudrie- or newspapers. lie said tHe public dis. satisfaction Wou.l ha .c-- than it i4 if the men wb, own tlc railroad properties would -ee taaJ thrv are properly managed. instead dE intru-t. ing everything tn irresponsible agents, actuated by Hp higher ma. tive. often. than fHe securing er mere tonnage. at L8mlEa. revenue. than their rivals. He h,.esel that t8e pooling arrangements HU.t entered into by the roads won. insure prare among them for several years tn come. With harmonious relations once secured the tendency will ha toward such abolished schedules of tariff a. will satisfy the commercial classes. -( hicagJ IImas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Good IntClIImrncc.

Inc VaIuabIe preparNII0ns of the ceI- Dr. Acker, so fayorably known throughout Europe, have lately been Introduced among our people. Dr. Acker'S Dyspepsia Tablets will be hail. ed with joy by all who are distressed with disorders of the stomach and liY- CT, for, which they arc a sure prevent i've and cure. They are very pleasant, and sold in elegant boxes at 35 and jO cents, by John W. Turner S Co.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Facts Worth Remembering.

Most eminent physicians give testimo- that the best, safest and mildest rem edy for all forms of blOod-poisOning, whether Inherited or contracted, Is Acker's Blood EliNcr, which gives tone and vitality to the system, throwing off all evils-removiug pimples, serolula, Rheumatism, etc. Sold by John W. Turner & Co.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Lltc l.nnr nnd ric IInnns.

For ali 3isegsd- Affecting che paimon- ary, digestive and arinary organs, brain and nervous system, mething is so strengthening Go iis effect az Browns Iron Bifters. it assists nature iE every instance, aud complete cures rapidly follow
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29

-~EAsae who arc indebted Co me for groceries or otherwise are requested ,o come forward and settle at once as am needing mv moleN. Bhls nnfire applies Co every 8He wiio ore ne At all.
 N. r. WOOFEW.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
LOCAL NEWS.
The Market,

t0ttUn-W !. quote for the best grades here, : io f0Er. Dull and lower. The fDii0EIus ars g-iceS current iH this mar k-J tu date. Is rctatl -toFes: Eutfer, per pound. 2o Go -le. fsZs, Der dozen. l2. buigtfs. &a per bE-h,l. Cabbage. 5r pcF upuHtl. Apples. tl DD iTi-H potatoes. q flour, per pound. fi05c. tDrn, per hushci. ff.zJ ihri Der bound. I5r. ihir kcu-. Ilgr dozen. E. i;alHu. per pound, sc. liJuf.. Ia.r pound. 20 to I5tse.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29

Golden Epoch, Helena The plan tcrs in tine upland- are iu high spirits over the fine crop prospects, which are. at this time very encouraging.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29

The editor 3f tls Nuatleellonean has received pIe-ea. uf ,some IT. ,h potatoes. five oi which weighed six and ono-half pounds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
Best line of cigars and tObac- cos in the market at O'BannOn' 's.

Why not erect waterwogks in Rus seilyille: ll seems that it would be feasible Co have large tank on some elevated point of land iu the suburbs of the city, water pumped into it and then distributed by pipe, Co the business center. Sucl, an arrangement would prove beneficial iI ease oi fire. As tO the cu-t il would bc jrihug, when the saNiug iu rate, oi insurance Is cOu- sidcrcd.
 -Our bu-jue.. manager, Mir. E. F. Jobe, i. ahseu, enjoying the pleasures of th. excursion Co Baltimore and Nor folk rendered 70 the Arkansas Press A,soc.iiiOu. U aay oue eau extract 50 full measure pf real pleasure from the trip tAat mlu Is Fruh lobe. We wish him all joy, and tru-t he will re- turn safe hom". During Mr. jobe'- absence the DEMOCRAT twul move ou a, usual. Gall aul see u..
 Something that vii. pWct ths nerves, give strength to ttr body. inc due, refreshing -letp, Improve tho quality uf the blood. and purify and brighten the complexion, i- what many persons would Je very glad to obtain. Carter's Iron PilIsasr made for exactly this class ol troubles, and are remarks bty successful, .u accOmp, p,i-hing the ends dg,irs!, As above. They are use ful for both men auI women. Sold by druggists. Price, jp cents box. See adyertisemert
 -Our sincere thank, are tcuderel t0 lion. Jordan l.. tayous, member oi of congrc,, frym tui, district, for the first tour volume, ot "Ihe War of the Rebellion a ruia apiiation 0f thc official Records @! the Union and Confederate Armic-, prepared under the direction of the secretary oi War. The Worh is |. one of the most valuable of .he kind ever published, dud furnishes the only correct record oi all the Orders and cor resp0udcnce relating to movements Of the Onion and Confederate armies in the late WAT.
 During our recent visit 10 Little Rock and Scarvy, We met number ui gentlemen who expressed them selve, as gratiied at the growth of great indus trial enterprises iH RusscllNillc. Oar town has ihc reputation abroad of being one Of the most progressive and enterprisug in lhe state, aud 1t is in order for the citizens to maintain such a good impression. The praise of our public school is in every body's mouth, and all point to Russ"llyille as a model Of educational progress. The DEMO GRAF is proud of the town, and we be- lieye our people entertain the same feeling.
 Do not fail to call aud patrouizu the new Soda Fountain. ltis "nobby."
 J. W. WELLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
ARNER.

Excitement in townl Where. At T. 4. O'Bannon's New Grocery Store. If you want to save money, call on him.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29

lta >t Louis scientist .s to be he lieyed the world Is twenty millions of years old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29
IL.I.nL.. -. LL

Hue 0nlgtleE1te .- sociatian. of NasaF H.. rr..I..I three prem rm- .lr a.HIu.a.l. .... signs. Ibe fr-f s2aH .ststHa Ha lowell Granite iumE as Ma.ra. the second. sl-u. [. HrH.r off Louisville aH' t.e ta Ilar. U. Avery of New lH.a. Ias. Main. design .s -fid to Hs af rrmasa.... taste and beauty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-29

The Democrats uf tur Eleventh Congrcs sianai aistHi.. 1t Indiana are confident Of relaemjHz .r this fall.