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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
Explanatory.
MoRRILLToN August ',

MoRRILLToN, August 2, 1882.
 Editor DEMOCRAT: Please allow me space in your paper to reply to the tirade Judge Bradley is making upon the resolutions which I presented be- fore Ewing Presbytery at it's last ses- sion, and published in your paper the 2d March. Judge Bradley seems great 1 ly pleased to denounee me in severe language and attacks my private char acter in his canvass before the people, and says that every statement contain ed in the resolutions referred to are false. l deny the charge.
 ! 1st. In the second preamble l charge him as having issued & license in com munities where there was nS whisky sold heretofore. This he will not deny. l mention Mill Creek and Van Etten's l Switch.
 2d. charged that the issuing of li- cense in said communities imposed ''a curse" upon them contrary to their wishes. Every one who knows any thing about how the sale of whisky is carried on at those places knows that it is curse to the community. One gen. tlemau, who lives in the vicinity of one of those saloons, and works large number of hands, said to me that it had proven "a curse" to him. Other men in the same community will testify to the same thing.
 Sd. charge him as having issued li- cense in one case, when, at the same time, he held in his hands petition from majority of the citiZsns in said | community praying him not to grant license. For the truthfulness of this statement refer to the petition gotten up on the Gala Rock Road, three miles south of Atkins. Rev. Mr. Mathews sent Judge Bradley the petition on Sat- urday, the 1lth of February as register ed matter, sRd got his receipt bearing the same date. The following week he issued license in the same community, disregarding the prayer of said pe- titioners. He admitted in his speech at Gala Rock to Mr. Mathews that he did do it, and at Atkins, two days later, he denied it again.
 4th. charged him as having issued license in said communities, when he had the legal right to refuse them as other judges have done. In support of this refer to the case of Wilmington, exparte; 34 Ark, page 394. This case went up from Scott county, and the facts are as follows: At the election held on the first Monday in November, 1878, majority of the voters in Hick- man township, voted for license. On the sth of January following Whiting ton applied to the county ceur. for IT, cense, having complied with the law. The county court refused to grant it. Wilmington took the case up through the circuit to the supreme court. which affirmed the judgment of the circuit court, holding that ander the statute of May 50, 1874, it was within the discre- ton of the county court to grant or re- fuse license. In the above mentioned case the supreme court held that the words, "It shall be lawful" etc., as found in the act of May 30, 1874, put it within the discretion of the county judge to grant or refuse the license. The act of 1881, now in force, uses the same language, "It shall be lawful" etc., and, of course, has the same effect.
 l appeal to an intelligent people 10 decide whether l have not established my charges. J. D. BOONE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
TONES BROTHERS.

The above named firm is located in Little Rock, and make their bow to the readers of the DEMOCRAT, in to-day's issue, in the shape of an attractive dou- ble-column advertisement. By sys- tcm of correct business dealings. the Messrs. Fones have built up a trade second to that of no similar establish ment in the Southwest, and their in- domitable energy and enterprise has kept pace with the demands of their trade and the growth of the capital city. They deal in hardware, and can fill any and all orders from a l000-horse power steam engine Of the most ap- proved make down to the smallest tack, and their immense store is kept con stautly stocked with full assortment of the best goods in their line. Do not fail to place your wholesale or retail orders with these excellent gentlemen, and we assure you that you will find them straightforward and honest in all transactions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
THE CANDIDATES.
Look at the List and Take Your
 Choice,


 Herewith is presented the names oi the candidates for the several county T~oflices, subject to the decision of the democracy at primary election to be holden Saturday, August l9, at the res. pective voting precincts in the county
 For state senator two gentlemen have offered, Col. Ben T. Embry and Dr. J. NJ. Thompson, both good men.
 N. W. Kuhn, Esq, of Appleton and Col. w. B. Young, of Dover. have au- nounced as candidates for representa- tive. Pope county would be fortunate to secure the services of either gentle man.
 For the position of clerk of Pope county, four gentlemen claim to be qualified, to-wit: ". J. Reynolds, James Potts, Joseph Howard and B. r. Bayliss. It is not necessary to say a woId of additional praise for these gem tlemen. Was there ever finer collec- tioE of clerical talent to select from ever before offered to the people of Pope county?
 John W. Quinn and Capt. W. M. Peeler, of Russellville, and John R. Young, of Dover, are seeking the office of sheriff, and we do not hesitate to as- sert that the interests of the people will be safe in the hands of either.
 It is necessary to have capable, honest man to take charge of your coun- ty treasury and it is s'six ot one and half dozen of the other" when voter is called upon to decide as to choice between Joe Petty and J. c. Bonds, two first-class men.
 Do you want competent assessor? If you do, either A. R. Robinson or Arthur Erwin will suit you. Both are favorites.
 When person has a tract of land surveyed and plated, he wants it done correctly and skillfully and that is the way W. c. Renfrow and R. E. Potts intend to do their work if either is elect ed surveyor.
 The office of county and probate judge is very important one, and that official has vast intere sts placed in his hands. Hon. E. c. Bradley, of Dover, and Hon. N. D. Shinn, of Illinois town ship are candidates and each wishes to be county and probate judge. No dsn- ger when such men come to the front as office-seekers. Take your choice.
 Since the foregoing was written we learn that Mr. w. N. Oates has entered the held as d candidate for county treas urer. Ho is worthy, deserving gen. tleman and would guard well the peo- ple's interests.
 No one has announced himself as for coroner. This is VERY important officer, as he is the ONLY per son in the State or United States who can serve process on the sheriff, or discharge the duties of that official in case of his death or resignation until his successor can be appointed or elect ed.
 The material offering as candidates for the various offices is excellent, and Pope county will be excellently off, cered, no matter who is chosen from the foregoing list.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
Additional Local News.
The best men for office

The best men for office.
 Choice Hams and Breakfast Bacon at W. r. Wooten's.
 Let every democrat do his duty on the 18th at the primary election.
 -Russellyille is shipping fruit to McGregor, Iowa. Enterprise.
 -Norristown and Dardanelle will soon be connected by steam ferry. nation of the democratic host in this campaign.
 Many thanks to our friend, Col. w. C. Ford, for his kind efforts in behalf of the DEMOCRAT.
 Let there be no dissensions or bick- erings to cause struggling from the dem ocIat,c ranks.
 Vote yourself in the primary elec- tion and see that your democratic neigh Dor does the same,
 -Read the list Of candidates on this page and then make up your ticket for the primary election.
 The communication from "A Tax Man, Galla Rock Township will appear m the next issue of the DEMOCRAT.
 The Iron Mountain road is stretch- ing its long arms toward Western Ar kansas. Read item headed More Rail roads,
 Montgomery & Mournng's store at Appleton was burned on the night Of the 29th. Loss $lOOO, no insurance, Supposed incemdiirism.
 Col. J. NJ. lIancy, superintendent Meirose Cotton Mills, arrived home last week from a business trip 10 the manu- facturing cities of the east
 The defeat of Hon. NJ. l.. Davis for the nomination Of representative from ell county cannot bc regarded as other than calamity to the county anI State.
 Tine exercise of judgment. and not pande.lng to locality, will insure the se- lection of the best men for the county ticket at She primary election on the 10th.
 MT, K. C. Bcrryman. one of the best farmers in Pope county, was in tO see Us Monday and rcport~ the most fattering prospect for large crop ofcorn and cot ton in his neighborhood.
 w. k. Holt and Miss NJ. \. Ratklev were married by Squire Berryman at his office last Monday evening. The af fair was quite romantic and caused con siderable sport for the boys.
 Messrs. W. w. Brashear, of Caeles- vile, and Lafayette Brashear, Of More land, two as clever gentlemen as one would wish to meet, were in town Mon- l lay and favored us with a call.
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Card of Thanks.

RUssELLvLLE, August, 2, 1882. Editor Democrat:
 Permit me, through the DEMOCRAT, to thank you and the inhabitants of Russell vile and vicinity for the encouragement and sympathy shown to me in the strug- gle am making to obtain an honest liv- ing. It is great encouragement to me in my old age to know that there are those who can, will, and do not only extend to me the right hand of fellowship, but also show, by their actions as we'll as words, that though almost a stranger to some and quite so to others, yet they recognize me as fellow-being, and also that they wish me to be successful in my business, which l also hope to be. l thank them all for their good wishes, and also those who have assisted me in any other way.
 Respectfully,
 JAMEs PUTTICK,
 Main and River Streets.
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Texas. Of which many orders are given in car load lots. This firm can dupli- cate St. Louis orders; give you goods only two days old, and save you almost oOO miles of freight. The stability of the firm is made the standard of the goods; and you may know their pur- pose IS honest, when they support you with "thc staff of life." l enclose you some of their goods; sample them with the tooth you are accustomed to use when you tie on blue ribbons at the state fair.
 It is pleasure to witness such an en- terprise in our state, and the deale throughout the state should not fail to patronize it, as well for encouragement to industries as the use of shrewdness ill their dealings. W.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
IN MEMORIAM.

Margaret Jane Epps, born in David son county, N C., April !, 1928. and married to A. NJ Bell in December IS19, Moved to Arkansas in the year lsb6 Died July the 27th, 1882, aged 54 years months P days.
 Mother Bell was consistent christian agreeable wife and afieetionate mother she leaves many friends to mourn their loss; The church has lost faithful worker, but she has gone to join fine an- gelie choir in the church triumphant
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Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELLE, ARR,l
 July 12, 1sS2. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to mako final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of U. s. Land oniee ai Dardanelle, Ark, on 24th August 1882, viz: illiam West lid entry No. 9SGl for the nv % ne A and ne 9& nv l4 sec IT n,rs0w. He names the following witnesses to provo ms continuous residence upsn, and cultivation of, said land to-wit:
 Henry Hue, Melvin Huie. Isham Albright, George Read all of Russellville Ark.
 Y. NJ. GIBSON, Register.
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Give Us WatermeIons.

At meeting of the citizens of Rus scllville, held August 8, 1882, it was unanimously resolved that since civil, religious and political liberty flows from the healthful use of watermelons, and that, since candidates are useful in no other way than iE supplying this want, therefore we vii vote for no one of them unless they address us next Saturday with "free watermelons" and no speeches. R. CoSK LING,
 J. GEBLAINE, President.
 Spcrptarv
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Religious Notice.

Elder Robert Graham, founder and president, for number of years, of Arkansas College at Fayetteville, and now president Of the State University at Lexington, Ky, will preach in the NJ. E. Church South, this city, on Thursday. Friday, Saturday and Sum day nights, and on Sunday morning at II o'clock. The public are respectfully invited to attend.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10

WoNAN's primitive beauty ant, igor, which have been lost, can be restored and retained by tho action of certain con stitutional agents. These agents neces- sarily regulate, build up, fortify and an. tagunize all existing female irregularities and exoesses, or Instructions which pro- duce the i'll health. The remedy must unload tbe locked up secretions, add iron 10 blood strength to system and vitality to nerves, Such remedy is found in the use of English Female Bitters.
 Two great evils-headache and con. stipation, aiiiicting nearly all humanity, are relieved hy Bailey ,Saline Aperient.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
Notice tor Publication,

LAND OFFICk AT DARDANBLLR, ARK.,l
 Aug. 3, 1sS2. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the [. s. Land Ofice at Dar- daneile, Arkansas, os i4th Of Sept 1882. viz: Doctrine C, Epps, lid. Entry No l3.T63 for the sz nw< and wA swk sec tp ' II 2l W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viZ.:
 Dempsey Taylor, T. C. Gray, J. NJ. Tucker, G, B. Eddy, all of Russellville, Ark.
 T. NJ. GIBSON Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10

Rev. J. NJ. Reeve, we'll known col ored preacher of this place, is on visit to his old home in Logan county. His little nephew, B. J. W. Reeves, visit ing here for the past month, has re- turned to Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
The Market.

totram-wc quote for the best grades here, "a to t0AC. Dull and lower. The following are prices current in this m ar krt tu date at retail StOres: Euttcr, per pound, 20 C. s5c- Eggs, per dozen, 10. Onions, q per bushvl. Cabbage. 5c per head. Apples, 50 to IJr
 Irish potatoes 50c
 Flour, per pound. 34 lo4Ac. torn, per bushCl. &l25 l.ard per pound, iGss G. Chick ems. per dozen. S2. Bacon, per pound, lSC. Honey, per pound, l2ja Co I5c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10

--FouND.-On the road between Rus sellville and Dover, Il large pistol, which the owner can have by calling at the of flee of G. W. Bergman, justice of the peace at Russellville, proving property and paying for this notice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
FOR SALE

80 acres ) miles northeast of Rus sellville. About 40 acres in cultiva- tion, dwelling etc. Good land. Best watered place in the county. Very cheap
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NOTICE

10 h Barry, and his wife, Eddie Barry ma Langford, Rufus Howell and IA, Howeii |. ron are hereby notified that upon the petition ot llllam Brooks and others. al the July fern viewers were appointed to view, survey anI !ay ou, a proposed change in what Is known n \ the i "K9sscllyiue and Holly Bend road and ',t ueteIlhlne whether the public convenience re- lulres such a change or any part thereof saiu proposed change begins at what is known 4a noNeils Gln' on the north bank of inc A AIANusas flyer, ln road district No. 2, and ter- .,i ainHteS at the crossing of said road by inc galla Rock and Sorristown r0ad;n and that sS sSslu Snahke ls proposed to be laid out through tne viewers will meet for the purposes afoTe- salu, at lOo,clock, q. m., on the 18th day or august lsaa, and you are herby SO nOtifieI
 WILLIAM BROOKS
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EDUCATIONAL.
Annual Report of Graded High School. RusSellville. Ark. for the Term Beginning September 2G, 1881, and Closing June 9, 1882

2G, 1881, and Closing June 9,
 1882.
 To the Honorable Board ef Directors {:
 Gentlemen:
 In submitting this my annual report, l feel that some sort of apology is due for its long detention. The report should have been made immediately after the close of the school, and it would have been but for my feeble health, which is understood by the board.
 The school commenced the 26th day of September, 1881, and closed the 9th day of June, 1882, making term of nine months, of twenty days each. ex- elusive of the Christmas holidays. Whole No. school-days in term. lsO
 days caught. l74
 holidays. ys............. 6 Total enrolment for term ....... 35l Average No. belonging to school .245
 daily attendance .. .2l7
 pr ct. daily attendance S2
 Per cent. tardy very large in both forenoon and afternoon sessions. We cannot fully account for this, but think It largely grows out of want of that appreciation, on the part Of parents due the all-important lesson, Punctuality, | lesson without which we can scarcely expect our sons and daughters ever to reach high stations of usefulness. In some cases, however, it was the result. no doubt, of the large amount of work the children were required to do at home, in which cases tardiness seems to be, in a measure, unavoidable. But we think that there should be, and that there CAN be some improvement made in all these cases.
 The advancement of the pupils was generally very good, and upon the cor rect principles of thorough ness. But there were some exceptions, and from various causes, one of which we here mention. In limited number of cases the attendance was quite irregular, in Few notably SO; and just here, in looking over the books, l find that in one or two cases the children were al b. sent from two to four days In the week, during some two months, and then in school only two or three days for the next two or three months; and, strange to say, the parents in those cases even then complained against us, saving their children were doing no good
 There were few cases of discontin- udHoc tLe HTsl seven months, but very few indeed. We also mention one of these. The child had four regular lessons, and one or two oral drills each day; But the parent, not liking our methods Of teaching, took the child away, aAd started him to another school. The first week one of our regular studies was dropped, the second week another; the oral in- struction entirely discarded, bringing things to the normal level of an ideal country school, to-wit: A little read 1 ing, little spelling, and large Of time to nothing.
 This child is reported ready for our school next fall. SoMEruaEs RxPEI,I- | MENTs PAY.
 Under the head of government, we lake pleasure in stating the fact that up 10 the close of the seventh month, at | which time l was taken sick and re- | nained quite feeble to the close CT the school, the general good order was re- narkable for so new school of such proportions. Soms of the teachers, as wall nfhnre
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Many thanks to our Dover friend and |, through him, Mir. and Mrs. Hobbs for their kind remembrance of the DEMO- GRAF. The pears were truly fine and is but another link in the fast-accumula- ting chain oi evidence to prove that Arkansas is splendid fruit-growing region.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10
Fine Fruit.
DOVER, Augusta, 1Ss2t

DOVER, Augusta, 1SS2a EDITOR DEMOCRAT:
 l was requested, several days ago, to forward to you this nice clustel~of pears with the compliments of ]. ". Hobbs. He is an old style Virginian, lives two miles north of Dover, and settled there twenty-six years ago. He commenced planting his orchard as soon as lie could get trees, has now over 800 bear ing trees, and says it pays better than cotton. His good wife knows exactly how to prepare rich and splendid re- past, and how to grew and prepare ali the good things that the soil of this climate will yield for mans comfort.
 Respectfully,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-10

Tough on Chiils," Cures , cases for 25 cts. in cash or stamps, Mailed by John Parham, Atlanta, Ga.
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For Sale,

One 10 Horse Power boiler and engine, porta- ble and good as new. One 10 Horse Power Ames boiler and engine in good condition Prices and terms on application. Parties needing Machinery will do well ts call on me before purchasing.
 II. N. SHADE,
 Russellyille, Ark.
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Columbia a Bicycles,
COLUM BIAS

are the faVorites with riders, and their superb ority in beauty structure, and finish Is ac- knowlcdgcd by all It is practicable road ve- average roads. Professional and business men all join in bearing witness to it merits.
 Send cent stamp for S6 page illustrated cat alogue with price list and full information.
 THE POPE MFG. CO, Marl5. 597 Washington St.. Boston, Mas.
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Ex. Com. NoTE'-It Is the desire of the Com mlttee that all candidates contribute to campaign fund to defray expenses Of poll books and tickets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-10-20
The Ninth District.

Like the Abingdon Standard, we have
for some time past heard it intimated that
Captain II. III. DOTsON, of Wise Court
house. was in the field for congressional
honors, but could learn nothing definite in
regard to his candidacy. The Standard
has received his circular announcing him.
self Republican candidate from the
Ninth district, and endorsing the platform
OF principles announced at the last Ma
tional Republican Convention.
Captain DOTsON uses language that is
plain. lie says:
u cannot see why every true Republic
can should not deplore the action Of the
Administration in ignoring the Republican
party OF the State, and the fact that by this
action the destiny Of the Republican party
OF Virginia has $50 far a. the Administra-
ton il concorned) been confded TO the keep
ing Of one man, who in 1880 supported
Hancock and English. Think Of it. Re
publicans OF Virginia! Of being handed
over to an unprinciplcd demagogue, who
cares not fig for a Republican or Demo
crat further than for his own personal ben
eft. II you are unwilling to he made mcr-
chandise Of, and be delivered over to yOm
purchasers, it cannot be done. The power
and the right to exercise it are in yOul
hands-that YOU will exercise it wisely
cannot doubt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-10-20
DEATHS.

Dled, OF consumption, on Wednesday, AT Ii T..
~ at her residence, on Mechanicsylle turnpike.
MRS. FRANCES \. WOODY, wife of BENJAMIN
+. Woody, In The forty-third year Of her age.
Dearest mother, thou hast left US
We thy loss most deeply feel:
But lis God who hath bereft H.,
lie can all our sarrows heal.
Her funeral win take place from Christ church
on FRIDAY AFTERNOON at 81 o'clock Friends
aud acquaintainces are respectfully Invited to at
tend.
Died, at her residence, No. / 8 west Broad street
~ O'Clock J.. W.. October 18th, Mrs. HARRIET
l.. LOWERY agel sixty-hve.
Dearest mother, thou hast left U.s.
And Thy loss we deeply feel:
But It's God who hath berefi Us,
lie can all our sOrrOws heal.
Funeral at the residence, No. II6, at 3 O'Clock
T. NJ. TO-DAY. Friends invited to attend.
Died, Thursday, October 10. 1882, at his late
residence, No. 10 south seventeenth street, FRAN
CISCO CAMPODONlC0. late Secretary of the
societa al FratellanZi BeneyOenZa Italana, I'm
The thiny-sxth year Of his age. He leaves a wife
and -four children % mourn their loss.
Ills funeral viii take place from st. Peters Ca
hedral THIS friday AFTERNOON nj 3 o'clock
Friends aud relatives Of the family are Invited 10
attend Without further notice.