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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-24
The MOrnOns.

Below will be found question propounded to Roundabout" in the New Orleans Times Democrat, and his answer thereto:
 "Will you be kind enough to let a number of friends know when the Mormons first settled in Salt Lake CityT ......-.-y
 The sect of Mormons was founded by Joseph Smith, native of Sharon, Vermont, who was killed in 1S44. This church was first really organ ized on this continent at Marches- ter, N. r., in 1850, with a small num- Der of attendants. In 1888, Smith and his partner in business, Rigdon, failed and took refuge in Missouri, where both were driven from county to county. s3 hoilaHe
 Toward the close of 1888 the con fiict between the Mormons and the Missourians assumed the character of civil war. The affair ended without the shedding of much blood.
 In l845 the charter of the Nor mon city of Nauvoo was repealed by the Legislature of Illinois, and the Mormons made preparations to leave that State. In May, 184s, the body of elders and saints arrived at what is now known as Salt Lake City, and there founded the present metropolis of the alkali desert. e'o"t i'
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him few months back. He had just disposed of wagon-load of fruit, nxlons and garden truck, and hhe right hand in his pocket was, d0ubtIess, jingling the silver dollars with which he wfas going to Max seell' to buy supplies for his family. And so, muslng upon the wonderful change for good, which prohibition had wrought in the life of the man and his family and remembering that he was one of dozen whom he could name who have been alike benefited, VIC are constrained to thank God most hdaflly for. the law and even it's partial success here. We do not claim that 1t has altogether checked the consumption of ardent spirits in our community, for some of our fal- low citizens, who have the means, send to Memphis and other places and buy it by the quantity for their own use. But these men rarely drink to excess and are our best, most reliable and law-abiding citi
 zens. But. the class q men whom whiskcy lowing dten to the deadly poisons with which it is adulterated converted into wild beasts, have neither the money nor the desire to send for it by the quantity. And to that class and their families the liquor law has been of incalculable benefit Col. Bob Crockett in Ar kansas Cleaner.
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Self-Examination for Every

The Osceola Times propounds the following questions for the self ex- animation Of every voter. Read and answer:
 n3la Have l a right as good citizen, to oppose plans devised and sought to be carried into effect, for working great moral reform among men9
 ,. Have I I right. as a law-abid- ing man, to evade the just intent of the law, in order to procure intoxi eating liquors for my own use, and tor the use of others, when l am full ly convinced that, ln 80 doing, I aid and abet the cause of wrong?
 3. When I see that liquor. drink ing is filling our mad houses, our penltentiaries, our jails, our aims houses, and is pauperizing and beg garing hosts of human wrecks, have l no right to aid in efiecting a bet ter state of things?
 !. The natural conclusion, and your positive answer must be:
 This right have. It is gwen me by the law of God and man. I am sustained in the exercise of it by the dictates of my conscience, by the reason, andsdemands of justice.
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Prohibition.

Looking from the window of our sanctum moment ago VIC saw q man passing along the street. Moth ing strange in that, you say. Well, no, we often swing around in our re. volving chair when tired of reading and writing, gaze out of the window and always see some one passing. But the sight of the man, whom we saw few minutes ago, suggested the question of prohibition and it's effects. In the ante prohibition days, when the accursed poison was dealt out in quantities only limited by the yictim's ability to pay, this man, who is a small farmer living near Dewitt and has wife and sev
 eral children, would come to town with bushel or two of corn to be ground into meal at the steam mill and instead of taking the meal home to his family he would tako it to the saloon and barter it for whiskey and go home to his family in state of beastly intoxication. Occasionally he would bring into town a deer, wild turkey or mayhap a dozen or two squirrels and the proceeds of their sale, with the exception of small sum expended in ammunition, would all go for the miserable com pound of strychnia, fusil oil, tobacco juice, burnt sugar ard alcohol--sold as old Bourbon whisky The man was always wretchedly clothed and his wife and children ill clad ill fed and i'll treated. The prohibition law has been in force since January and no liquor has been openly sold in DeWitt since that time, and the man whom we saw bit ago was neatly clad, walked erect and with elastic step and an air of self respect, very different from the careless, gait that characterized
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A Drawing Card.

North Carolinians are enterprislng in political affairs. The latest and most novel illustration of this char lacterstic IS the inducament held out to attract crowd at a recent po- litical meeting held by the Demo crats at Poplar Tent, in Cabarrus county. The feature of the day is two marriages which are to take place on the ground. The brides elect are two pretty young girls of this county, and the grooms are two brawny- -chested, young, well-to- do farmers. The brides are to be given away by one of the Democratic speakers. Itis expected that the at fractions promised will draw an inn mense crowd.
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No Liquor at Pinnacle Springs.

No Liquor at Pinnacle Springs.
 The report having gone abroad that grog shops were tobe establish cd at Pinnacle Springs, the Pima cle Ledger gives a flat denial as fol lows: iii" 1a39ti i3sfiIf asAf
 The frequent reports of whisky in our town is being circulated to our injury. From the first we under took to build city so pure that it's name should never be polluted by 8 grog shop, and our purpose has nev- CT changed. The great majorityaof our citizens became citizens chiefly because we had no grog shops, and would remain without them. Each lot that has been sold has q provis- ion in the deed, that eff whisky, al coholic drinks or beer is ever sold1on the premises, the lot will revert to the original owner.n The Land Company have made too many deeds on this plan to change now, neither do they have any disposition to change. Our citizens are deter mined to keep grog shops out of onr midst, and if the deed plan IS no sufficient, they will incorporate unt der the local option law. s@is
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For Nervous PeopIe,

Albert Fearnaught, of Indianapo- lis, has secured letters patent for a singular invention. It consists of providing a signal by means of which any person who has been buried un- der the false impression that he was dead can, upon returning to con sciousness, inform the person in charge of the cemetery of the fact. The invention is so constructed that the buried person can exist, after coming to life, until help comes, by means of free air circulating back and forth while under ground.-In- dianapolis Sun.
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Charity Begins at Home,

"Yonr honor, you've thirteen men on that jury" suggested bystand- CT to q justice of the peace in a neighboring town a day or two ago, where an unfortunate hoodlum was on trial for vagrancy. "Bless my soul, that's true," said the venerable Squire, adjusting his specs and cast ing benignant look upon the thir. teen good men and true. "Mr. Fore man, please excuse one of the jury. men," "All right; your honor" res bonded the foreman promptly, as he reached for his hat and started out, amidst an audible smile from the lobby, "l excuse myself" San Jose Mercury"
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JUDICIAL nckET.-.-FlFTH CIRCUIT. Election, September 4th, 1882. For Circuit Judge, G.. CUNNINGHAM,
 of Yell. For Prosecuting Attorney, J. q. WALLACE,
 of Pope. ss
AstOnisllnent.

The following is from the Llttl, Rock Gazette and shows how vigor ously Judge II. c. Caldwell deall with vlolators of the United States liquor laws: Lonoke, as is we'll known, is pro hibition town; that is the people voted no license, and as the drum mers say in regard to many towns the liquor goes there in boxes mark cd bacon.
 or course people who sell liquor Tn prohibition towns do it agains, the law, and on the sly. Those who sell do not take out government Ii censes, for the reason that it would "give them away" to the officers Lonoke is no exception to the rule and had citizen named R. c. King who endeavOred to dodge the prohi bitlon and sell without paying Uncle Sam the fee required. The fact, as a matter of course, reached the eari of the deputy marshal, and about two weeks ago King was arrested and being unable to furnish bond was lodged in the penitentiary.
 It being months before the United States court will convene, Judge Waters, the district attorney, on yes terday suggested to King the advis ability of pleading guilty and talk ing sentence; that several light sen tencos had been passed in similar cases, and perhaps the judge would let him oG with thirty or sixty days which in itself would be better than to remain in durance vile until ths convening of court. The attorney cautioned King, and told him ht knew not what the judge would do but he could take his chances if he desired.
 The prisoner at once embraced the idea, and yesterday forenoon ap peared before Judge Caldwell.
 The district attorney stated thai King appeared at his suggestion thinking perhaps that it would be best for him to enter plea Of guilty
 "When did the prohibition law gt into effect therey" inquired Judge Caldwell.
 January first" answered King.
 And when did you sell without the government licenseY
 "In January"
 "Well, you had better withdraw your plea," said the judge, "and take your chances with jury, for if sentence you I'll give you two years tho limit of the law"
 "I'll withdraw" said King turn, ing pale and stepping back.
 Yesterday afternoon in the custo dy of deputy marshal, he was hunt ing for friends. hoping to raise his bond. This should be warning tc all parties who arc attempting tc cvade the payment of the United States license.
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Liked to Meet a Gentleman.

May open the window for you, miss" politely inquired 2 gentleman of young lady on the Northern Pa cific road, as he saw her tugging at a sash that had not yet recovered from the preceding winter. She glared at him moment, and gave n reluctant consent. Folks can't be too careful who they speak to or ac- cept favors from" she remarked, af- ter long pause. "That is very true," replied the gentleman, quiet- ly. Are you Boston .drummerr
 she inquired. "No, I am not" he answered. "A hotel clerk?" "No, not a hotel clerk" "rm glad of that" said she. 'I never let drum mer or hotel clerk to speak to me. May be you're an actor" No, not an actor" "That's first classs' she exclaimed, showing her dlmplcs, and becoming more and more confiden- tial. "If all actor should speak to me I'd die. What is your business? ?" I'm q barkeeper, and I'm travelling west to get territorial divorce from my wife," exclaimed the gentlem an. "Oh, I'm so glad" giggled the girl. "Reach down my satchel; there's a bottle Of whisky and a pack of cards in it. I'll play you an old game of California jack for $5 a corner, like to meet gentleman, and I know 'em when l see em. Ask the con- ductor if he's got a cork screw, will youY-Boston Herald. -eA
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Salt For The Throat.

In these days when diseases of the throat are so universally prevalent, and in so many case fatal, we feel 1t our duty to say a word in behalf of a most efiectual, if not positive, cure for sore throat. For many years past, indeed we may say during the whole of q life of more than forty years, we have been subject to a dry hacking cough, which IS not only distressing to ourself but to our friends and those with whom we are brought into business contact. Last fall we were induced to try what vir. tue there was in common salt. We commenced by using It three times a day, morning, noon and night. We dissolv vsda large tablespoonful of pure table salt in about a half tum- blerful of water. With this we gargled the throat most thoroughly just before meal time. The result has been that during the entire win. ter we were not only free from coughs and colds, but tho dry hack ing cough had entirely disappeared. We attribute these satisfactory re- suits solely to the use of salt gargIe, and most cordially recommend trial of 1t to those who are subject to dis eases of the throat. Many persons who have not tried the salt gargle have the impression tlrat it is un pleasant, but after few days use no person who loves nice, clean mouth, and n iirst-ratc sharpener of the appetite, will abandon it.-[The Household
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Effects of Liberal Appr0pria.
 tiOn.

Politicians who suppose that 6 political party incurs liability Of de. feat before the people In proportion to it's liberality in making appropris- tions of the public moneys are req soning on false premises. Experi. enee has demonstrated that such rigid economy as borders on psrsi- mony is far more likely to reduce s dominant to dominated party than even lavish aad reckless expendi. tures. It would be but reasonable inference, from events in aur recent history, to conclude that the people have more tolerance for liheraity that is tainted with corruption than for economy that snacks of a miser- iy, niggardly spirit.
 A writer in the Good Book speaks Of having ''seen the wicked in great power and spreading himself like 8
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green bay trees and goes on to show that the hahitati0n of the wicked was suddenly cnrsed. WBut we have changed al that in these latter days, 90 far as relates to political mana gers and parties. The wicked con tinue to s.spread themselves," and public funds put out among the peo- pie. even If wastefally appropriated and corruptly used, fructify the pol itical field-make votes for the par ty in power. t3f"I saE1yitt
 The notion that such a policy re pels more voters than it attracts Is q fallacy that ought not to be har- bored in the minds of any but the very young or utterly tfnsophisticat. ed. If the Republican party had been liable to death or loss of power by reason of the rcpcllant power of cor. ruption, it would have stepped down and passed out long aga. If rigid economy could have made party strong m npublic confidence and given it long lease of vigorous and useful life, the democracy would now be in power in the legislative and execu- tive departments of the Federal Gov. ernment. For no honest, intelligent man will deny that the expenditures for the six years of Democratic sway in the House were in striking con trast with the freedom with which the Republicans hand out public funds.
 If fthe Democracy had heen as lib eral as it was parsimonious, if it had erected public buildings where they were needed, if it had shown desire to strengthen tselfby a broad, lib eral policy, it-woulds mot~-have been defeated even by the meansiemployed in 1880. ,sa ats.,
 As a matter. of course.- the true policy, the honest thing, is q, medi- um between the strlngencies of 1875 and the lavish hand of 1882, but when we inquire how votes are most readily made, perience admonishes us that Republican extravagance has it's manifest and great advantages.- Washington Post. .la9&9 gsie a
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An Unwritten Point of History

Truth is indeed stranger than fictisn. It IS interesting to note how some of the most illustriaus historical fcharac- tcrs died. Richard C9ur de Lion like the animal from which his heart WAS named fell by the arrow of an archer. George " passed away \ victim Of gluttony and dissipation. Henry VII died of carbuncles and scnrvy, because ln those days there was no swayne's Ointment for skin diseases to cure the aillictions In the beginning. 8saa
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Notice tor Publication. P

3fs VEIAND UFF ICK " DAKDAFELl.E, Akk.'I
 Aug, 8, 1SS9. E Notice ia hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice Of his intention to nake final proof in support Of lis claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver Of the U S. Land 0fhee at Dar- danelle, Ark ansas, on 14th Of sept. 1881. viz: Doctrine C, Epps, Hd. Entry No. fS,I I65 for the sn nwk and,w2 swx sec l 7nr9l.w.sr He iinmcs the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, ausi eultiration of. said idnd, viz.:
 z Dempsey Taylor, T. c. Gray.J. M. Tucker, G, B. Eddy, all of Rdssellyile, Ark. | itig tats @H 1T. N. GiBS0S \ ,Register.
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some of these days :hc great West will be strong enough to secure ap- propriation for her water highways. without trading with the Eastern hucksters who have clam beds to improve on the skirts of salt water. St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.

To the Voters of the Third Congressional Dis trict Of Arkansas:
 7 am candidate for re- election to the Forty Eighth Congres of the United States, subject to tho action Of democratic congressional convention. and present my claims to your fs- yorable consideration. Respectfully,
 JORDAN E. CRAvESS. Wo are authorized to announce Hon. Jno. H. Rogers, Of sebastian county. as candidate District, subject to the democratic congress ional convention.
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For Justice of the Peace.

WI are authorized to announce GEORGE ". BERRY MAN a candidate for Justice Of the Peace for Illinois Township, at the ensuing state Election, September 4th, 1884.
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Notice for Publfcation.

July l2, 1Ss3. 1 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 ana Receiver Of U. 5. Land Ofice at DArdanelle, Ark, on s4th August 1882, viz: William W est Hd entry No. oS6l for the nv k ne k and ne 4. nv k sec 1T tp ' nyr 0w. He names the following witnesscs to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land. toSwit: 1ts
 Henry Huie, Melvin Huie,, Ishapl Albright, George Read all of Russellviiie Ark.
 F. M. GIBSON. Register.
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rooms with oyer one acre of land delightftlly located in the town of Russcllville. A good barn and other out houses, also two wells of excel. lent water. -----------. r4 One good house well finished, with 5sfooms and lot, conveniently loco- 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 lI miles east of Russellville, well improved with fine residence containing & rooms, splendid barn, fine yonnp orchard and B acres in good state of cultivation. In splendid neigh. borhood. All the Improvements first class.
 80 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 we'll, etc. Can be bought very cheap
 so acres about 3 miles s F. of town, about 20 acres in cultivation. Small residence. Very cheap. so acres about miles south of county seat, 10 acres in cultivation. Very cheap. .
 50 acres ofgood land adjoining the town of Russellville. 8 acres in good state of cultivation; good resi- dence, well, barn and other out hous- es.
 A nice comfortable cottage resi- dence with lot in town of Russellville, well located near the business DOT tion of town. Improvements all new. A rare bargain offered. i
 so acres , miles northeast of Rus sellyille. About 40 acres in cultiva- ton, dwelling etc. Good land. Best watered place in the county. Very cheap.
 The above are few of the lands and town property in our hands for sale. The titles to all of which are perfec. andiwithout shadow Call on or address
 R. B. WILSON & Co.,
 Russellville, Ark
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
ELECTION. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. is

For governor, JAMES H. BERRY, of Benton. For secretary of state, JACOB FR0LICH. of White For auditor, A. W. FILES. of Ashiey. For treasurer, W. E. WOODRUFF. JR.. Of Pu- Isski. For associate justice of the supreme court, W. W. SMITH, Of Philiipa. For attor- ney general. c. E. MOORE, of Pulaski. For chancellor, D. W. CARROLL, of Jefferson. For chaneery clerk, J. W. GALLOWAY, of Ouaehits. For state land commissioner. W P. CAMPBELL. of Woodruff. For superin- tendent of public instruction. W. E. THoAP- SON. of Drew.
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GHRLSTIAN CXHRH.

-+ F CHRISTIAN CHURH
 Congregational meeting at the Masonic Hall every sunday at II q. m. Preaching by W. J. Maple on the 1st and 3d Sundays at II a. m ,snd at Prairie Grove at night. Dr. Harkey will preach The ad Sunday night of each month at Masonic Hall
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BAPTIST CHUR0H.

J. F. Weaver. pastor. Preaching every 2d and 4th sabbath at II am. andT 80 pm. Fray CT meeting every Tuesday night. Sabbath school Q a. m. every Sabbath
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For Township Constable.

We arc authorized to announce J, II. POE a candidate for Constable of Illinois township, at the ensuing state election september {, iss2