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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
Free Passes.

Editor Democrat:
 With your permission l would like to say a few words in reply to w. r. W. in late issue of the DEMOCRAT l (also to ]. c. w. in former issue) ]. Their argument against railroad monopolies and their deep-laid schemes to run the state government in their own interest, is timely and to the point. l fully concur with them in denouncing the artful chi canery to which railroad companies, corporations, and bonded rings re- sort to enhance their own interest, to the utter detriment of the labor ing payers of the country. l fully endorse the opinion that all property should be equally taxed, ad valorem, whether it be sforty acres of land and a mule" belonging to rural farmer, or thousands and tens of thousands of dollars worth of stocks, bonds, or lands belonging to corporations, capitalists, or sald roads. l fully deprecate the idea of bribing, or attempting to bribe, leg islators in any way, but l cannot coincide with the honorable gen tlemen in laying such forcible stress upon the acceptance of free pass. have not the remotest objection to any constitutional or legislative en- actments that will forever prohibit the acceptance of free pass by any officer or citizen of the state; but to say that this acceptance of free pass by legislator is the root of the evil. and prima facia evidence of bribery, is to make an assertion that cannot be substantiated by unbiased argument or logical reasoning.
 Let us take 1t for granted that it is legally impossible for a railroad to give, or state officer to accept free pass. what has been gained? What effect will it have upon the great struggle now going on between labor and capital? Are there not a thousand and one other ways by which railroad men can influence legislators, even more effectually than by the giving of free passes! Are not their passes their own prop erty, just as much so as the farmers horse is his, and if they cannot give them, can they be prevented from selling a continuous pass for ten cents and then 'treat" back the ten cents? Or can legislation keep them from resorting to many other deep laid schemes of chicanesy in or der to carry their points? Now gen tlemen, if you can effectually meet the subject matter inculcated by the foregoing category of interrogations; or if you can prove ny any course of logical reasoning, or plausible argn ments, that any legislation, whatso- ever it may be, will make thief or rogue an honest man, or prevent an unprincipled demagogue from selling his vote and his influence for few farthings, then, and not until then, you may claim for your argument an impenetrable soundness.
 More anon,
 G. A. r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
About Advertising.

If you can arouse curiosity by an advertisement it IS great point gained. The far sex don't hold all the curiosity in the world.
 A thing worth doing is worth doing well. A thing worth adver- Using IS worth advertising well. A newspaper worth advertising in once is worth making q contract with.
 It is mistaken notion that fine store in an eligible location, sur rounded by attractive signs, is su- perior advertisement; for the eXpe- rience of the most enterprising mer- chants is that it pays better to spend less Tn rent and more in advertising. Advertising is the pole that knocks the persimmons.
 Don't be afraid to invest in print CTS ink, lest your sands of life be nearly run out.
 Trying to 60 business without ad vertising is like winking at pretty girl through pair of green goggles. You may know what you are doing, but nobody else does.
 The enterprising advertiser proves that he understands how to buy, be- cause in advertising is the staff of business.
 A simple card may proftably stand years without change, but sensational advertisement should be changed as often as you can get the printer to do it.
 A heavy advertisement once is more than quadrupled in value by small card, published for a few months, after giving your address.
 You can t eat enough in a week to last you a year, and you cant adver- tise on that plan either,
 Now IS the time to think about advertising, and reflection should be followed by judicious action.
 To make man realise an idea as you realize it is what is necessary to make him understand his needs. Ad- vertisement should aim to place matteS so clearly before the public that they see it as clearly as the ad- vertser does,
 Enterprising people are beginning to learn the value of advertising the year round. The persistency of those who are not intimidated by the cry of dull times" but keep their names ever before the public, will surely place them on the right side in the end.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18

were thousand miles apart and wrote to each other daily. the hus band constantly instrnctlng the wife in polite ways. President Jaurez. fearing that Corona's popularity would lead the people to give their vote to the young soldier at an cleo ton then approaching, concluded to send him as minister to Madrid, the most enviable diplomatic position in the eyes of all Mexicans. General Corona took the washerwoman's daughter to his palace in Madrid and she is now regarded as the most brilliant and accomplished lady at the court of Spain.-Exchange.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
At What Hour of the Day a Law
 Takes Effect.

The Supreme Court of the United States has rendered an elaborate opinion on question as important as it is curious. On the 2d of July, 1870, the town of Louisville, H., voted to issue certain railroad bonds, but on the same day constitutional amendment prohibiting towns from issuing such bonds was carried by a popular vote and took effect imma diately. The question as to the va lidity of the bonds went to the Fed eral Supreme Court.
 It has been held in many cases that the law does not recognize frac- tions or divisions ofa day, and hence that a legislative or congressional act or constitutional amendment goes into effect on the morning of the day on which it was passed or adopt ed, and consequently embraces the entire day. Thus the United States Supreme Court decided that Presi- dent Johnson's proclamation of June l3, 1865, removing all restrictions on internal, domestic, and coastwise trade, took effect at the beginning ot the day and applied to all the trans actions of the day. According to this principle the Louisville bonds would have been invalidated by the popular ratification of the constitu- tional amendment on the same day the bond vote was taken.
 But there are exceptions to this gen eral rule. "It is true" says the Su preme Court, "that for many Dur. poses the law knows no division of day, but whenever It becomes i'm portant to the ends of justice or in order to decide upon conflicting in terests the law will look into frac, tlons of any other unit of time" If necessary the law will inquire at what hour Of day an act was sign ed or proclamation issued by the chief executive, and hold that it had no effect previous to that hour. Alp plying this principle to the Illinois case the Supreme Court rules that the constitutional amendment was not adopted until the polls were clos ed, and finds that before that hour the entire vote on the bonds was cast. The bonds were accordingly held valid.-EXchange
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
A Physicians Opinion.

A physician, writing to the Journal of Health, in speaking of Browns Iron Bitters, having carefully analysed it's ingredients, says: "There Is no other remedy in existence so harmless and yet so effective. No other compound should ever be used for general m health and chronic diseases of the pull monary, digestive, and urinary organs. It IS mild, yet sure in its action, and gradually restores perfect health and strength to every function of the or gans of lite. It's action is so very mild that there-is no room left for relapse, neither will its discontinuanee bring on craving for it's use or renewal of past disorders.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Clerk.

We are authorized to announce W. J. Rey- holds, of Dover, candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pope County, at the general elec- ton in september next, subject to q democratic primary election or convention.
 James Potts, of Russellyille, takes this method of announcing himself as a candidate for Clerk of Pope county, subject to demo cratic convention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Joseph How Q ard Of Silex, as a candidate for Clerk of Pope county, subject to a democratic convention or primary election.
 Nc are authorized to announce E. F. Bay yliss, Of Dover, q candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pope County, at the ensuing Scptem- Dor election, subject to the action of q demo- cratic nominating convention or primary elec tion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
AN EDITORS BOUQUET.

No one but Col, Bob H. Crockett, editor of the Dewitt Cleaner, who was recently the recipient ofa hand some bouquet, could have written such beautiful and touching lines as the following:
 The editors heart was bowed down with the many cares of his of l fee. The ink was getting low, a new roller was needed, the "aevii' had struck for pay; the rent was due, money was scarce, and subscribers, l like "angels' visits" distress ingly few and internally far between. We were trying in vain to decide between a "patent- side" and suicide, when our mclan- choly meditation was broken by the entrance of Q sable-hGaz! Mercury with the most rayishingly beautiful bouquet we had ever seen. "Take it to Wes," we said, thinking, of course, 1t was intended for young Impotence, who runs the local side. 'Scuse me, sah, de lady said dis bunch ob greens was for de old boss ob de paper Taking it from his hand, we saw tiny card nestling among the honeysuckles and rose buds, upon which, in a beautiful Italian hand, was inscribed
 "For the Senior Editor, with kind est regards of
 'LoU McCARTY."
 We looked about our miserable, poverty stricken sanctum for some thing in which to place the lovely gift, and found only an empty bottle 1 (ah, me, whoever found full one in an editors sanctum?). We filled it with water, drowning two innocent spiders domicied therein-alas! it had been long while empty-and placing the flowers in its mouth, put it on the table before us. Leaning our gray head upon shrunken hands, we fixed the focus of our glasses upon the flowers
 And the dreams of our childhood came over 1 us there
 As gentle and as soft as the sweet summer 1 air.''
 As if by magic the years fell away from our bowed head. Our with cred cheeks glowed with the rosy hue of youth, and our scared heart throbbed once more with the bright hopes and golden dreams of early life. The mingled perfume of the rose, the violet and the honeysuckle was just the same we had inhaled Tn the dear old home of our boyhood. Even the longforgotten 'language of the flowers" came back to us, and running over the names of those be- fore us, we dreamed that it was sent embematically by certain little golden haired, blue-eyed fairy, around whom centered the wayward fancies of our early youth, and our old heart throbbed spasmodically as we read the imaginary message of love. Alas. she of whom were dreaming has been for many long year peacefully sleeping beneath the greengrass and sweet Towering vines in the graveyard of the village where we, together, learned iove's first les son ill lite's rosy morn. A knock at the door, and with sigh we awoke from our dream, and brushing tear from our cheek, came back to the carking cares of an editor daily life. Many, many thanks, dear child, for this one draught of LeLhe's wat CTS. given 10 us through your beautiful flowers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18

PRESIDENT ARTHUR has signed the modified bill to enforce treaty stip- ulations between the United States and China, which prohibits the i'm migration of Chinese to this country for period of ten years. The Lit tie Rock Gazette very forcibly says that if the Californians are in earn. est in demanding this Legislation against the Chinese, "they can en- sure it's enforcement by not employ ing that class of labor. This action will solve the problem regardless of legal enactment. In such matters they are free agents, and time will reveal whether they mean what they say, or propose, while denouncing Chinese cheap labor, to take advan, tage of it's benefits"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
A New Era,

The true secret of happiness is per feet health, which enables the individ> ual to enjoy life, and attain competency and contentment. The martyr to dys- pepsia, Tn continual misery, is without hope in the pursuit of business or pleasure, and realizes that existence yields only failure. But a new era has come, and good health Is assured with positive relief from the ills of in- digestion and torpid liver, by the use of Dr. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. They are very nice, try them, Only % and 30 cents, in handsome boxes. For sale by Jno. Turner & Co.,, at the New Drug Store,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
R.B.V lSOn&Co Real
 : state
 Agents.

Special attention given to Probate and Chancery business, and the col lection of claims.
 The following are a few of the val. uable lands and town property that have come into our control in the course of our business and which we offer for sale at very reasonable pri- ces
 One nice cottage containing five rooms with over one acre of land. delightfully."- located in the town of Russellville. A good barn and other out houses, also two wells of excel lent water.
 One good house well finished, with rooms and lot, conveniently loca- ted near the business portion of town. Good well, barn, etc.
 Several vacant lots in the town of Russellville, well and beautifully To- cated for residences, lying in differ ent portions of the town.
 Eighty acres of good land II miles east of Russellville, well improved with fine residence containing 8 rooms, splendid barn, fine young orchard and B acres in good state of cultivation. In splendid neigh borhood. All the Improvements first class.
 so acres of good land two miles west of town on the railroad, about 40 acres in cultivation, part of which is fine bottom land. Dwelling, good wei, ,etc Can be bought very cheap.
 so acres about 3 miles s E of town, about 20 acres in cultivation. Small residence. Very cheap.
 so acres about 3 miles south of county seat, 10 acres in cultivation. Very cheap.
 The above are few of the lands and town property in our hands for sale. The titles to all of which are perfec5 and without shadow. Call on or address
 R. B. WILSON & Co.
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
A correspondent of the Little Rock

A correspondent of the Little Rock Gazette says: The right of way for the Frisco has been cut out through to Van Buren, and large force is at work at Gap Rock, two miles north of here. We expect to see a heavy force hali mile north of town next week.
 Fayetteville Democrat: Hon. J. l.. Denton, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, will examine teachers who desire to obtain State certificates, at the State University, at Fayetteville, on June 9th and 10th, 1882. This will be immediately af- ter commencement exercises. This is rare opportunity for teachers in the Northwest part of the State to get certificate which will be good in any county in the State and which will never need to be renewed. No fee is charged.
 Fort Smith Herald: We were ih- formed by Capt. Eyins, of the United States snag boat Wichita, that he received q telegram while at Gibson, day before yesterday, from McAlls- ter, that on the night before that town was visited by tornado, which resulted in large portion of the place being leyeled to the ground and the loss of ten lives, besides many of the inhabitants being injured by falling trees and flying tlmbers. The storm was attended by heavy rain and hail stones of enormous size, and took a southerlv direction.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
Love Under Peculiar Circum
 stances


 When the French sought to estab. hsh a monarchy in Mexico Mazat- Ian youth raised q regiment of boys and waged against such of the inya- ders as appeared in Sinaloa a war
 fare that told. The young mans father was of Castillian blood and his mother was a Mexican. His name, Corona, soon became famous, and at the age of 25 he was regarded as the Mosby of Mexico. At the end of the war he was a major gen. eral, the hero of the soldiers and the iGol of Mazatlan society. He was six feet tall, broad shouldered, hand
 some and daring. While attending ball at the American Hotel, at Ma. zatlan, he stumbled over q domestic, knocking tray from her hand. Sto1ping to pick up the crockery, General Corona noticed that the girl was very pretty and very saucy. She told him that her name was Betty Bowman, that her mother was a San
 Francisco washelwoman and that he ought to know better than to rush headlong down dark stairway. Co. roma made love to the American miss and before leaving for the capital he had learned of her iTeproachabie though humble lite. Once away, Bctty's face and pert ways haunted hlm so much that he wrote to her arranging for marriage by proxy. He remained in Mazatlan; the bride went to convent school. They
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
Good Intelligence.

The valuable preparations of the eel ebrated pr. Acker, so fayorably known throughout Europe, have lately been introduced among our people. Dr. Aeker's Dyspepsia Tablets will be hail. ed with joy by all who are distressed with disorders of the stomach and liv- CT, for which they are a sure prevent i've and cure. They are very pleasant, and sold in elegant boxes at 25 and 30 cents. by John w. Turner & Co.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Joe Petty, of Dover, candidate for County Treasurer, at the general election next September, subject to the expressed choice Of the democratic party, in conv ention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce J. C. Bonds, Of Dover, a candidate for County Treasurer, at the ensuing september election, subject to a democratic primary electiOn or convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
In Norway, woodpeckers damage

In Norway, woodpeckers damage telegraph holes by boring through them, supposing that the humming sound produced by the wire is caus- cd by the insects upon which they feed. Bears also remove the supports of the poles, instinct leading them to suspect that the humming is pro duced by the wild bees and that the poles contain honey. Instinct, like reason, is not infallible.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
ImnOrfant fo KnOWt

That ih all throat, chest and lung trou- bles- colds, whooping-cough, asthma, consumption, ete.-even a single dose of Dr. Ackcr's English Remedy will re- lieve the worst symptoms of distress; it is pleasant to take, may be given to the youngest child, and guarantees cure in every case. Trial bottles only 10 cents. Regular sizes 50cts. and $l. For sale by Jno. W. Turner & Co.,, at the New Drug Store.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
Announcements.
FOR CONGISESS.

To the Voters of the Third Congressional Dis triGt Of Arkansas:
 am candidate for re- election to the Forty Eighth Congress of the United States, subject to the action of democratic congressional convention, and present my claims to your fa- yorable considera tion Respectfully,
 JORDAN E. CRAVENS. We are authorized to announce Hon. Jno II. Rogers, of sebastian county, as a candidate for Congressman from the Third Congressional District, subject to the democratic congress ional convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce A. R. Robin Q son, of Gala Rock Township, q candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor at the ensuing September election. subject to a dem ocratic primary election or county convention.
 We are authorized to announce Arthur Erwin, of Russellyille, a candidate for the of- flee of Tax Assessor at the ensuing september election, subject to a democratic primary cleo tion or county convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
Facts Worth Rememberino

Most eminent physician give testimo- ny that the best, safest and mildest rem edy Tor all forms of blood poisoning, whether inherited or contracted, is Aeker's Blood Elixer, which gives tone ana vitality to the system, throwing of all evils ls--removing pimples, scrofula. rheumatism, etc. Sold by John W. Turner & Co,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For County and Probate Judge

We arc authorized to announce N. n, Shinn, of Illinois township, candidate for County and Probate Judge, subject to the action of the Pope County nominating convention or DrIma- ry election, whichever Is held.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Sheriff.

We arc authorized to announce John W. Quinn, Of Russellvillc, candidate for Sherifl at ths ensuing September election, subject to the choice of the democratic party as express sed in primary election or convention.
 We are authorized to announce W M.Peeler, or Russcllyille, candidate for sheriff. at the ensuing septembei election, subject to a demo- cratic primary election or convention.
 We are authorized to announce John R. Young, Of Dover, a candidate for Sherim of Pope County, subject to any action of the Dem Ocfatic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Prosecuting Attorney.

To tho voters of tho Fifth Judicial Circuit of Arkansas:
 I am q candidate for re election to the ofc e Of Prosecuting Attorney, subject 10 d dem oeratic convention, if held, and respectfully Ask your support
 Your obedient SC rvant,
 A. s. MchENNoN. We are authorized to announce J. G. Wal lace, of Russellville, q candidate for Prosccu- ting Attorney of the Fifth Judicial District, subject to the Democratic Judicial Nomina- ting Convention
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18

The Lancet publishes commu nicatiOn to the effect that boracic acid two drams, glycerine half an ounce, and water half an ounce, well mixed and applied freely to the fauces every hour, and less frequent ly when the dangerous symptoms show signs of abating, will prove of advantage in treating diphthcria. The applications must not be dis continued too abruptly or the depos- it will re- form.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18

An English horticulturist, who is careful observer of the insect life in hls garden, has noticed that hon ey-bees rarely go near those flowers which humble bees seem to like best
 Why would coal dealers make good lawyersp Because they know all about coke and little ton.--Cam bridge Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Representative.

To the Voters of Pope County, Arkansas: At the urgent request Of many friends, am q candidate, before the democratic primary cleo ton or convention, for the office of Representa- tive, to be confirmed at the ensuing September election. Your Sincere Servant,
 \. ". KUHN. Appleton, Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce Geo. s. Cum ningham, of Dardanelle, a candidate for Judge Of the Fifth Judicial Circuit at the ensuing September election. subject to q democratic convention should one assemble.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
Valuable Suggestions to Mothers

DEAR MR. EDIToR:-Long experience in care of children, and great success in bringing them safely through sick> ness, gives confidence to assure that croup, whoOping cough, bronchitis diptheria, and all throat and chest af- fections will be speedily relieved and cured by using Dr. Acker's English Remedy, which is exceedingly palata- ble, and may be given to the youngest Infant. Adults will find it the best and most potent known specific for cons sumption, asthma, etc., and single trial will prove this true.
 AN OLD NURSE.
 To sustain above, Trial Bottles may be had for 10 cents from John W. Tur- ner & Co. Regular sizes, 50 cts. and $l
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-18
For SurXeNOr.

We arc authorized to announce W. (. Ren- frOW sof Russellyiilc a candidate for the ollice Of surveyor, for Pope County, subject to dcm- ocratic primary or convention.