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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
WHO SAYS EQUAL TAXA
 TION?

Editor Democrat:
 Please give Us space for the above important question. In the first place rail roads are allowed to have their lands assessed on an average at one sixth of their market value and the road only on it's net income. Why this disuncton? Why you fogy. The legislators and many of the press, for the past fifteen years, in the legislative halls in the city, the village, the hamlet and around every liresidc in the most glowing and eloquent terms have said, "Be- hold our prosperity" If behold our prosperity was written in beautiful letters oyer the doors of rail road offices, banks and q wealthy few IL would be golden truth, but over the doors of tens of thousands of the farmers of Arkansas would be q delusive falsehood Why this pros pcritN? Why railroads, banks, cor porationS and q moneyed few almost exempt from taXationY The mass of the people of Arkansas are poorer to day than they were ten years ago. They have labored, sweated and toilcd and tondly hoped for better times but alas in vain.
 We speak knowingly when we say that Q majority of the laboring peo pie of Pope county, of the State of Arkansas and of nearly every state in the South, have to mortgage their crops every year before they com meace them for meagrc supply of the necessities of life, and where you find a prosperous farmer, oH or far away from the railroad his prosperi ty is due alone to his own reason, will, energy and muscle. We are in favor of railroads. factories and ma chinery of every kind, but only such as are selt-supporting and able to bear an equal share of taxation. Railroad and other corporations have equal and more privileges and i'm munities than We sons of toll and why not bear an equal share of the supporting tax of the state that pro
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
WOMAN SUFFRAGE,

We are informed hy an exchange that woman suffrage Is no new thing. That under the constitution of New Jersey adopted in l77G, women were allowed to vote, and exercised the elec- tive franchise until 1t was prohibited by act ot the legislature in 1897, pe- riod of 3l years. They were deprived of the elective franchise by act of leg islature because they changed their dresses and voted twice and then changed their dressing and appeared at the polls in mems cloths and voted thrice.
 The question of locating bridge across Newark bay, was submitted to the qualified electors oi Essex county. Each contestant was anxious for the bridge of course. Prior to the election Essex county had never voted over 1 300, but at that election voted l2,S57. In the contest over the ElizabcthtOwn bridge women were charged with hav- ing practiced wholesale frauds in the manner before stated. Hence the leg islature set the election aside for fraud, and passed an act construing that arti- cle of their constitution relating to suffrage. Then it was that woman lost her franchise in New Jersey. Lost in legislative construction. This is no burlesque on woman suffrage, but it is an actual fact and makes up q part Of the history of New Jersey.
 It Is one of the evidences of the folly of woman suffrage. Woman is part of the human family, and slightly tinctured with human nature. If her habits, her customs and education were different, she would be different from what she is. It will not do to mix the clean with the unelcan, Instead of cX-
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02

-THE GOVERNORS DELAY.--The late F. c. Falls, Treasurer of Pope County, died on the 3lst day January, 1882, which was more than SIX mo lths prior to the next general election. We are advised that our County Clerk immedi- ately certified the death of our Treasu- Ter to the governor, still the governor has not issued d writ of election to fill the vacancy. 1t is the duty of the gov elnor to issue writ of election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mir. Falls. What is the cause of all this de- lay? People are wanting to redeem de- linquent lands and rhe public daily has business with the treasurer. Every thing is brought to a stand still in this county that concerns transactions with treasurer. When will the gov ernor break the deadlock? We call attention to acts of the legislature ap- proved Jan. P, 1875, sec. 69, passed in pursuance of sec. 90 of article : of the constitution of 1871.
 On Feb. 26th, Sam Churchill, son of the governor, and T. J. Oliphant, a lawyer, had set-tp on the streets of Little Rock. Cause: 4 communication from the lawer in T city paper reflect ing upon the official integrity of the late treasurer. Effect: A knock down or two, but no blood shed. Query: Do the Churchills' prefer fighting to mak- ing good the alleged deficit?
 A recent Bcrryviile democratic con yention passed resolutions in favor of Senator Garland's reelection and en- dorsed Senator Walkers dignified and conservative course since his election. Judge Berry was endorsed for Govern or.
 A fire at Conway Saturday destroy ed several thousand dollars worth of property. Ten business houses. inclu- ding the post office, were burned. But little insurance.
 --rhe Secretary of War has ordered 100000 rations issued from St. Louis for the relief of the sufferers in the over- flowed districts of Mississippi and Ar kansas,
 The widow of Daniel Webster died on the 26th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
Asking the Pleasure of the Par

! ty.
 i Editor Russellyille Democrat:
 l As the time for the meeting ef our county central committee IS near ap- preaching, would it not be well enough to ask an expression from the leading Democrats of each township in the county as to the most practi- cable manner of nominating our can didates for the various offices. am of the opinion that great many of our democratic brethren are opposed to the primary election system from the fact that it is almost an imposi, bility to prevent radicals and green. packers from voting in our prima
 ries. Consequently the old conven- tion system will no doubt give bet ter satisfaction provided, the demo- crats of each township will arouse themselves into action and turn out to man tn their township conyen- tions and delegate their best men to the county convention. Then we will succeed harmoniously. Howey CT it is immaterial with the writer as to which system the Democracy of Pope county see proper to adopt, l will be governed by the wish of the majority, and will endeayor to work harmoniously with them under all circumstances. But l simply sug
 gest the above remarks in order to draw out an expression from each township that we may arrive at the sentiments Of the democrats of our county. Also that the central com
 mIttce may be better able to make suggestions to the democrats as to the best policy to pursue. Let us hear from the leading democrats of each township on this subject that we may thus understand each other and work systematically and harmo niously together. A DEMOCRAT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
CAPT. JNO. R. II. SCOTT.

The Arkansian and Post of Darda- nelle, referring to the proposed candi- dacy of Capt. Scott, for the Governor. ship, speaks thus complimentary of that distinguished gentleman
 Capt. Jno. k. II. Scott, of Pope has been mentioned favorably for governor by number of our state exchanges. He is a noble true man, one of high in- tegritY and q keen sense of honor,-o good practical sense and well acquaint- ell with public affairs. It is not always that the most brilliant aud loudest mouthed are the best or safest men for office. e.-Arkansian.
 A correspondent of the l.. E. Dem. ocrat suggests the name of Hon. John R. II. Scott, of Pope county, for Gov ernor, upon which the Russellville Democrat pays that gentleman d glow ing tribute, and justly too.-Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02

ercising wholesome influence over tho ballot, if permitted to vote, she would be rowdy as the man. She stands alooi from all corrupting influences. Wo- man suffrage would bring her within view. Her modesty is her worth. In tbe face of woman suffrage no longer should we stand oyer awed in the light of her chaste modesty. Her light magic spirit would loose its MACH, and her entertainments be void of delight or charm, though be she ever so cnchant- ing. The groom of after years should never realize the little couplet, or know why the poet wrote,
 ''To the nuptial bower lead her,
 Flushing liko the morn"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
DOVER NEWS.
Editor Democrats:

EdItOr DcmOcrat;
 We send you few more items from the county seat, which we hope may net be without interest to some of your readers.
 Much fencing destroyed, and con. siderable damage done to creek hot. tom farms by tue recent heavy rains and overflows. Tine Illinois Bayou, say old citizens, has not been 50 high
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
Programme of Literary Guild
 for March 9th.

Music Instrumental solo, by Mrs Jas. II. Shinn.
 Debate; Resolved, That Ladies should receive as great a remunera tion for their services as Gentlemen. Atlirmatiye--W. c. Ford, Mrs. Jamie Ihach. Negative, J. E. Battenfeld, J. w. Pruitt.
 Music: Vocal solo, Mr. Dr. Prultt.
 Biographical sketch, W. II. Car den.
 Guitar solo, II. E. Erwin.
 Recitation, Miss Mcbride.
 Music: Quartette, Mrs. Sula How ell, Miss Jessie Howell, Messrs. J. II. Shinn and J. A. Miller.
 The next meeting will be held at the residence of J. E. Battenfield.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARDANELIF, AWK.,

LAND UFFlCE AT DANDANELTF, ANK.,I
 Feb, %, Ier2. ' Notice is hereby givon that che following named settler has filed notice ct his intention Co make Anal proof iu support ofhis claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register nellie, Ark, on the 3lst Of Mar, lSs2. viz: James C, Cole, tld Entry No. 9G15 for he nv |, nwAa sec 2S, 9 n IS west.
 He names the following witnesses Co provo his continuous residence upon, and lti,Httoh of said land, viz.
 Albert Bates, K, l.. Burke. Jesse Watkins, and J. J, Bgrris, all of Appleton, Pope Co. Ats
 'T. A. gtU~DF. itrgt sttr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
To Teachers and school Officers.

Notice is hereby given that will hold public examination of teach . CTS at Dover on Saturday the 18th of March, 1882. The attention of teachers and school officers IS called to sections 45 and S2 of the school law While the law does not forbid private examinations it disfavors them, and makes it the duty of all teachers to attend the public exami. nations, specially those wanting li cense within the next three months.
 G. A. JoNEs,
 Co. Examiner Pope County.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
Natures Best Assistant,

No matter what your ailment is, Browns Iron Bitters will certainly do you good by assisting nature in strengthening every part of the body This remedy is soothing and re- freshing, and cannot possibly do the most delicate invalid any injury.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
IEPOPECO KTHURS RSDAY MARI

Ior's elIigy looks like hasty act of bad taste, and I do not believe that any friend of President Garfield de- hberatcly approves it.
 PHONO.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02

NorICE.-rhe undersigned has taken charge of n saw mill l5 miles north l. west Of Rnssellville, on the Clarksville road. and all persons in need of lam. Der, of all kinds, would do well to price mine before buying elsewhere. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02
EIECTInN rR0cLAMArION.

There will be an election held in the iucoU- porated town of Eu4sel yjllc, Ark, on April L 1885, for the purpose of clcctiug one NiRyoruuc Recorder, one Treasurer, one Marshal anu live Aldermen Go serve for ttc ensuing car.
 Given under my hand this 2d day 'f March lSSa. r.. Rt,HARuS,
 Attest: Mayor
 E. r. JnuE, Recorder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02

praying him not to grant license on said Milt Moore's land.
 Resolved, 3d. That we will not on ly vote against, but oppose in any honorable way any men for office that are not in sympathy wit!i tie temperance movement m this state.
 J. D. BOONE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-02

Examiner Pope County.
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
Strange Industries.
New York Post.


1t is generally known that some OF the
finest scents and flavors are derived from
what the world calls impurities, decsyihg
and refuse matter of various Kinds.
The statistics will show that manuiac'
tured products in New YORK nave IN
creased since the last enumeration S,o,-
100000. Among the new and strange IN
dustries discovered the following are
named:
II was found, for instance, that some
use was made uf old shoes, but exactly
what use was hard to find out IL is
known that bits of old leather make the
commercial article known as Prussian
blue. but only few firms manufacture
il and the new call for old shoes was ev'
identity for some other purpose.
BY dint of perseyering. inquiry II was
discovered that the old shoes we're used
for three purposes. First, all shoes no,
completely worn out are patched, creased
and after being otherwise regenerated,
sold to men who deal in such wares.
Secondly, the shoes not worth patch
ing are cut into pieces; the good bits are
used for patching other shoes, and tn,
worthless bits, the soles and cracked
"uppers," are converted into Jamaica
rum by process known only to the
manufacturers.
IL has been noticed by some deputies
that while manufacturers are quite Will
ing to put valuation upon their manu-
factured product, they hesitate about
stating the value of the raw material.
In one instance manufacturer OF to-
mato catsup returned report giving the
value Of his manufactured product al
SIS, 900 and the value of his raw material
as nothing His explanation was as fol
lows: Every year in the canning season
| he sends to all the wholesale houses
which makes business of canning toma-
/ toes clean tubs, with the understanding
that the women who trim and peel shall
throw the skins and parings into these
tubs; every day the tubs are removed
the stuff in them ground up, fermented
| favored and sold as tomato catsup to the
extent of $4,000.
Another singular and decidedly PERM
cious business is the manufacture on
large scale of cheap candies from white
earth or terra alba mixed with a little
sugar or glucose. The deputy who in
vestigated the con scti)Dery business re
ports that seventy five per cent OF some
candies is composed Of these substances
and such candy, notably gum drops,
contains still less sugar.
Among the new industries which have
sprung into existence during the last few
years, is the system of finishing in this
city foreign goods imported in an unfn
ished condition. Foreign articles com
posed of several parts are now largel,
finished in this city, the parts calling TO
hand labor being imported, while those
calling for machine work are made here
In this way heavy duties are saved, al
though the articles are sold as importe,
goods.
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
MOTHER GRAY's FAREWELL.
BY W v. WILLIAMS

BY y. WILLIAMS
The sun, as 1t crept through the tree tops that
shaded quaint little nest,
Paused yesterday evening to listen, before II died
out IN the West
To Old Mother Gray, son repeating tender fare
In hopes, It may be, that its kisses might gsrnish
her tear drops with Joy.
Goodbye, on God bless You forever she prayed
as she clasped her thin hands
IAN don't let the great world quite make you for
get where the old cottage stands
But when winter fades into summer, ana summer
TO autumn hns grown,
Remember the mother you re leavin' behind you
so fearful and lone.
.sDon, snuff out the candle of consceuee, whose
wavern trembelin rays
Shine bs on the past written pages, that tell OF
your glad childhood days;
Their beams never dazzle the cyesight, an ever
ar onward yon plod.
They N light up a pathway whose ending Is close
by the right hand of God.
'I'il set the rude, little old cradle, whose arms
have enfolded my boy,
Side by side with the tokens of childhood, an
To mind % me 'tf Of wanderin jamie oh, let them
still pure, in their quaint, homely beauty, unmsr-
ed by the shade Of stain
"out there in the pathway, before you, see, by
lust shadin' my eyes,
The half hidden rocks of temptation, that ever
still higher arise;
An somehow, I'm thinkin' that maybe the CLAM
our that hides their rough part,
Will beckon you on TO destruction, an harden my
poor Jamies heart.
"But Heaven forbid that 1t be so, an on as the
day turns TO night,
I'll think of the boy who is wandcrin still further
away from my sight
An kneelin alone AT my bedside, I'll try, In my
poor feeble way,
To ask God to tostrengthen your footsteps an often
an ever I'll pray;
"Oh, God, when to- night you are lookin'
A.down ON the world, fast asleep
All bathed IN the silvery cleaning
OF stars that their night vigils keep;
II you should sec, mewhere, my jamie,
All footsore and ready 10 tall,
h pathways that lead 10 perdiiion,
An deafto my piteous call
oh, God, send an angel to help him,
An whisper my name in his ear,
An trace ON his deadenin senses
The form Of this old cottage dear.
Or else, God, pray you to take him,
An keep him till come, an then
The voice of heart broken mother,
win give you the glory-Amsng
A faint sob. and last kiss at parting ana Old
Mother Gray was alone,
With only the wbstlng hight birds, TO list to her
low plaintiye moan,
And the last eehe, fast fading sunbeam, which
shows for moment again,
Her jamie, now lost in the shadows, way down
Mt the foot Of the lane.
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
UNEXPECTED Criticism,

One of the most eloquent and popular
clergvmen of Austin, Texas, being about
to ascend the steps leading TO his church
few Sundays ago, was asked by par
tally blind old lady. who did not recog-
nize him, TO help her up the steps. With
his usual urbanity he complied with her
request. Just rs they reached the top
steps, she asked him who WAS going to
preach.
"Parson Smith, he replied, that being
his own name.
20 Lord" exclaimed the old lady.
Help me down again. I'd rather listen
to a man saving wood. Please help me
down again. don't care TO go in."
At first the clergyman was inclined TO
refuse, but on reflection, he gently as.
sisted her down the steps again, remark.
ing - they reached bottom: "You are
quts right madam, about mot going into
he church. weuldnt 70 In si(hSr n I
NJ ~ poid n h
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
Moha minedan sensuaiism.
British Quarterly Review.

British Quarterly Review.
No one ofthe Mohammedan races has
carried out the license given to sensual
passion by the Koran and the adhering
tradition to such an extent AS have the
Ottoman Turks, and no race has suffered
so much from that license. The evil con
sequences are far-reaching and baleful in
the extreme. Ii is to feed the Turkish
sensuality that the slave trade through
out the empire is maintained. The
beautiful fair daughters who are
purchased from the Georsians and
Circassians also find their way at last to
the harems of Constantinople, Busa.
smyrna, Adrianople, Aleppo, Bsgdad
and other towns and cities OF Asia
Minor. One of the direct results Of this
sensuali,y is that the Turks have depen
Grated physically during the past POO
years. That the conquerers of Constan.
tinople were hardy race ofgreat physi-
cal strength there can be no doubi; that
the great majority of modern Turks are
OF an efieminate type is equally certain;
very many of them are persons Of ine
appearance, but they are physically
weak. without elasticity, giving the i'm
preston OF men who have lost their
vitality. The same nay be said more
emphstically of Turkish womeu they
are small in stature, of sickly com.
plexion, easily f,tigued by slight exer-
ton, and become prematurely old. Al.
ter the age Of 40 all feminine beauty is
gone; the ewes have become sunken, the
cheeks hollow, and the face wrinkled,
and there remains no trace Of the activity
al 81 Ia
Eaglish women of 65 or 20 years of age.
Another immediate result of the pre-
vailing sensuslity is the mental imbe-
cility Of mnltitudes of the Ouomon Turks;
great multitudes among them are in
tellectually stupid. Many even Of the
young men have the vacant look which
borders close ON the idiotic stare
Severe mental application is TO them
almost physical impossibility. 1t
is well kn~wn that in all branches
of business where considerable mental
is required the turks employ Christians
to work for them. This is owing not so
much to lack Of education, or to a gen
eral want of energy, as, in many cases,
to a mental incapacity which often
amounts to real imbecility. Obvious
il ustra'ion of the special topic now dis
cussed is furnished by the royal family
ITSELF Sultan Abdul Mejid, Sultan
Abdul Aziz, and the desposed Sultan
Murad were all men Of depraved minds,
vicious habits, intemperate and sensual
in the extreme, and mental incapacity
however. from the causes alleged is not
confined by any means TO the wealthy
and sristocratic classes; it is found in all
grades Of society.
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
ADVICE.
ELLA WHEELER.

u must do ss you dog'-Your way, own.
Isa very good way; and still,
There are sometimes two straight roads TO tow
One over, one under the hill.
You are tresdng the safe and well worn way
That the prudent choose each time,
And you think me reckless and rash to-day
Because / prefer 10 climb.
Your path is the right one and NO is mine.
We are not like peas in pod
Compelled to lie in a certain line
OR else be scattered abroad.
'Twerc duh old world, methinks, my friend,
five all went Just one way.
Yet our paths will meet, no doubt. at the endi
Though they lead apart to-day.
You like the shade, and like the sum-
You like an even pace
like TO mix with the throng, and run,
And then rest amer the race.
like danger and storm and strife;
You like 4 peaceful tire
like the passion and surge OF life;
You like its gentle rhyme.
You like the buttcrcups, pure and sweet,
And crocuses formed In snow.
like the roses born of the heat,
And the red carnations glow.
| must live my life, not yours. my friend
For so Il was written down.
We must follow our given paths 10 the end,
But trust we shall mect-in town.
N. Y. sun.
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
An Irrevsrent Parrot.

When the Rev. George Min was pas
tor of Unity he took fancy to purchase
a parrot. After purchasing a fine bird
and placing it in his study at Unity
church he was horriied to discover that
upon the entrance of every caller the
bird would shrek. Dam the book
agent! Dam the book agent" On this
recurring se, ,eral times in one day, to his
great modification and chagrin, he re-
turned the parrot to the store, on Clark
street, where he had purchased it, and
expostulated with the proprietor for put
ting so profane bird upon him. Imagine
his surprise and dismay on then being
informed that the parrot had formerly
been the property of the Rev. DIR. kitter-
iege. paster of the Third Presbyterian
church here. Mr.. Min does not explain
that meditation upon this discovery
brought on his attack of agnosticlsm
which severed his relations with Unity,
but whenever rambling about Chicago
bird-stores, as he has habit of doing, on
becoming interested in any particular
bird he never fails OF inquiring whether
it was formerly owned by an orthodox
CLERGYMAN.
The Osceola times., 1882-06-03
A Modern DelIlah.
Providence Journal.

A resident of Pawtucket has two
daughters who are very lively young
women and wide awake to all that is
passing in the world. One of the daugh.
tiers is school teacher, and, as is proven
bial among that class of people, is fond
Of seeing things "about right" A few
days ago she discovered that the gray
locks of her father required the good OF.
fees OF the hair cntter. Like a dutifnl
daughter, she called his attention to the
fact, but he was not so particular as to
his personal appearance as she and so
neglected TO visit the barber. For sever.
al days she continued to urge him TO get
his hair cut. but her entreaties produced
no effect But she was not to Be- foiled,
Thoee locks must be ahorn. A few dsvs
80 ~ ota Goatleman lukd Down On lko
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