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Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

On Sunday morning last, near Home
Station, on the Z. T., Va. q Ga. Rail-
road, a passenger train was wrecked,
literally smashing upa new sleeper,
fatally injuring IA colored porter and
wounding several persons.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
Guard Against Disease.

If you find yourself getting bilious,
head heavy, mouth foul, eyes yellow,
kidneys disordered, symptoms of biles
tormenting you, take at once few
doses OF Kidney-Wort. 1t is natures
great assistant Use it as an advance
guard-don't wait to get down sick.
See large advertisement.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
N O I'll @ H

-: :-------
DIR. IL. Il. Allen, from Indiana, dentist of
large experience, has located in Maryvillp,
ana Is prepared to perform any work relating
ohis profession. He will make il TO lie in.
terest ofthose who need his services TO call
upon him.
Office with DR.. Cowan. Residence one
door north of Dr. Garner,
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
For Sale,

Will be sold for cash TO the highest bidder,
before the courthouse door in the town Of
Maryyille, Tenn, April Sd, at u NJ, the
Dwelling and Business-house known as the
Cassidy property, on Main St, now belong
ing To Z. p. johnson, Atlanta, Ga.
j. 7. WHITE, Real Estate Agt.,
Maryville, Tenn.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

1t is reported that "IIumpy" John
Gibson shot chickcn-thief ont Of his
hen-roost the other night, and citi-
zen of the outskirts is said 20 have
extracted about pint of bird-shot
from his body.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
The Highest Rank.

Made from harmless materials, and
adapted to the needs of fading and
falling hair, Parker's Hair Balsam has
taken the highest rank as all elegant
aud reliable hair restorative.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

A sneak-thief entered the smoke
house of Rev. Mr.. lIyden, in east
Maryville, last Friday night, and
waIzed off by the light of the moon
with nice ham.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
Permit No Substitution.

Insist upon obtaining Floreston Co.
logne. 1t Is pre-eminently superior in
permanence and rich delicacy of fra
GRANGE.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

We call special attention to a notice,
in this issue. of our real estate agent,
who advertises valuable town proper
~ for sale on Monday next. Terms
being cash, a bargain can be had.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
Faded COlOrs Restored.

Faded or gray hair gradually RECEIVERS
its youthful color and lustre by the use
of Parker's Hair Balsam, an elegant
dressing, admired for its purity and rich
perfume.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Mr.. Joseph Armbrister, worthy,
Christian citizen. Of this district. died
At his home on the Goth inst, at the
age Of 60 years. We will give more
extended notice next week.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
WANTED D!

Subscribers for any newspaper or
magazine in the United States. which
you may select from list of 1000, at
reduced rates. Call and see n at the
postoffice. l.. G. BLANKINsHIP.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Burglars aud sHeak-thievcs are re-
ported la be around. Look sharp!
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

WANTED.-I will give $500 in cash
for stamp issued in 1915; value, 5
cents, nv the postmaster Of Alex
Va.
l.. G. BLACKISsHIP,
Maryville Post-office.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

WANTED.--SiXteen teams can get a
fair cash price for hauling logs and
lumber. Apply to
NJ. B. GADDIs.
March, 1882. marlS4t
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Tuesday last a team Of ESQ. Harrold's,. OF
Louisville met with an accident In crossing
u bridge smashing up the wagon and in
turing cOlOred man named Buren,.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Hon. l.. c. Houk will speak in the
Opera House, Knoxville, Oh the Sth
inst.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
Tom O'Shanter.

This celebrated blooded, trotting Stallion,
VIII make the season at Kirk & Edmondsoh's
stable. Terms, 5000 by the insurance or
5000 by the season, money due when the
mare proves to be with foal.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

We are pleased TO learn that Mr.. j. g.
WRIGHT. Of Rockford, whom we mentioned
in last weeks issue as being Ill, Is better.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Mr.. j. n. Badgett, who has been
quite i'll FIR two weeks, lie up again.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Several communications are crowded out
this week, but will appear next.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
SATURDAY. APRIL l, 1852.

Quarterly Court meets next Monday.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01

Early Rose, Peerless and Russell
Irish potato seed at G. A. Toole's.
Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-04-01
Maryville Market Report.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY

DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
Wheat. per buslel - 81 25@l 35
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
FREE PASSES.

Editor Russenyille Democrat:
 The aphorism that there is honor among thieves" ought to be adhered to. We arc not complaining of any particular inhaction of the adage. so far as we have observed, this boast ed progressive age of civilization has not often betrayed it. We fear, however, that in the swift progress of the present, much of the honesty of purpose of former times has been deeply buried in the rubbish of the ruins of the past.
 The Constitutional convention of 1874, with m other than patriotic motives, fully appraised of the insldi. ous tendencies of corporations and monopolies to invent devices and by the force of aggregated wealth to ex. empt from the law and place them selves beyond the reach of the peo. pie, undertook to place limits upon their power, and recognizing the giving out Of free passes to officers of state by railroads as q fruitful source of corrupting influence, to permit the exercise of which, would result in favored legislation to rail roads, ard misglving upon the part of the judiciary to enforce the law as against these railroad moIopolies, and to let pass unnotced their trans gressions, hence, the convention wisely incorporated in the constitu- tion the follwlng provision: Article IT, Sec. 7, "The general assembly shall prevent by law the granting of free passes ny any railroad or trans portation company to any officer Of this state. Legislative, Executive or Judicial"
 This section of the constitution IS not in tue least ambiguous, but it's meaning is free from all possible doubt While not self executing, it is mandatory upon the legislature to pass law in furtherence of that pro. vision of the constitution. Each member of the legislature takes an oath to support and obey the consti. tuition and to faithfully discharge the duties of office &c., that he has solemnly sworn to do, and the con stiSution makes it his imperative duty to do, is it not trifling with his oath t) refuse to do. In this unen.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
MORELAND JOTTINGs.
MoRELAND, March S, 1882. ;for non,oa,nt

'iOhhisANI, AIIINH Cy ICCS. Editor Democrat:
 Wheatis looking well. I hear It said that the prospect for bounti- tul yield were never more fatterine than at present. Pity so little was sown.
 Oats have been sown where It was possible to purchase seed. This is the year to SOW German millet, and everything that will come early and answer as a substitute for corn.
 Farmers are greatly behind with their work, and from every indica- tion they will so remain. Great many will be compelled to plant corn without breaking their land or risk the consequences of late planting.
 l am informed that the acreage of cotton in this section this year will fall considerably short of that of last year. And, indeed, is it not high time that farmers were letting go cotton and turning their attention to something that insures, with more promise. an ample supply of the necessaries of life? This thing of looking to the merchant for our meal, flour, meat, molasses, corn, hay, and, in fact, everything, is a most depIorable state of affairs. Nearly everything we need fer family and stock sustenance can be grown sue ccssfully at home. Have you ever watched your neighbor, who makes these things at home, who improves his farm and his stock every year: Do you see him mortgaging, or drawing upon an implanted cotton crop for supplies and means to make that crop? This subject deserves serious consideration and imme. date action.
 We had set apart a special tooth for "ye" delicious peaches, but we despair.
 The well augermcn are off at Alp. pleton boring wells for the Drs. Tate. They do the thing up all 70. K"
 Talk of new church house at the camp ground in the near future.
 BELIsso.
 P. S. Since the above was writ ten, Death has invaded our neigh. borhood and called to her reward one of our best women, Mrs. S. F. Nowlin, consort of our highly es- teemed fellow citizen, Benjamin Nowlin. She died on the night of the 10th. We tender to the-bercav ed husband and children our sin cere sympathy and condolence.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
WORTHY OF ATTENTION.

The question of elceting a congress- man-at-large is expressing the attention of the people at this time, as is also the time and by whom he shall be noninat- ed. A portion Of the state press favors the calling of convention for the spe- cial purpose of making the nomination, while many of the papers deem it best that the matter be attended to by the convention that will meet to nominate the several state officers, thereby say ing time and expense. The DEMOCRAT deems the latter plan the best, and hopes the delegates from Pope county to the coming state convention will be instructed to favor the nomination of at-large by that body. The following from the Little Rock Gazette is to the point:
 If it be understood that the state con- vention is to act in this matter, the del> egates will be found as ready to enforce the wishes of their constituents regard ing the additional congressman as any other to be filled. An attempt to leave the solution of the question to chance or common consent might bring several democratic candidates into the field, with the certainty of being confronted by one republican nominee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
ErOIn Holly Kenl.

Our worthy correspondent ID. R., '' sends an installment of items from Holly Bend, from which we glean the following:
 Do not give too much attention to the culture of cotton.
 Plant more corn and raise more meat.
 Give more attention to the pro duction of vegetables, especially potatoes.
 Wheat and oats look very fine and promise large yield.
 Corn is selling at $l per bushcl in this neighborhood.
 Labor plenty, but money is scarce.
 Milch cows in demand.
 Dr. J. H. Henson has returned home from course of medical lee lures.
 Allow me to ask, why it is that we, as a people, do not live within our own efforts, or why we do not produce what we consume. The failure to do so Is the obstacle in the way of success. We can and must remove It. Our climate is excellent and soil fine. We can raise almost everything in the way of vegetables that can be raised North or South. As for fruit, such as apples, peaches, pears and cherries, Arkansas can not be excelled in like products by any state in the West or Southwest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
 THE WHISKY TRAFFIC.

The national congress is moving on the question of the liquor traffic and ,on the 10th inst, bill was passed by the senate providing for the appointment of commission, to consist of seven persons, not more than four of whom shall belong to the same political party, whese duty it shall be to "inyestigate the alch0hOlic traffic and its relation to revenue and taxation, and it's general economic, criminal, moral and scientif- ic aspects, in connection with pauper- ism, crime, social vice. public health and general welfare, and Co also en- quire as to the principal results of li- ceuse and prohibitory legislation. " The Little Rock Gazette, in comment ing on the proposed measure says:
 A report must be made in eighteen months. It Is to be hoped the measure will pass the house. Investigations made by q commission of intelligent men, laboring to obtain facts without coloriug, and 70 trace effects from causes, could not fail to produce good results. They would clear away most of the rubbish now accepted by enthn- siasts as facts, and enable the public to test, by their operations, the measure of efficiency Of the different methods employed in dealing with the liquor traffic. What the public want is the truth, without reference to whom 1t may hurt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

The contents of the political cauldron are beginning to simmer at a lively rate. A number of gentlemen are men, toned in connection with the various ofiices-State, legislative, congression- al, district, county and township-.and the fol ces of each are falling into line, each division feeling confident of victo- ry. But few candidates have, as yet, made formal announcement oftheir de- sire to sclve the people, but the way is still open. The columns of the DEMO- GRAF are at the disposal of the prospec- tive oflice-holders at reasonable com pensation-"cash in advance" Send in your announcements, gentlemen, and let the people know what you want.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
APPLETON NEWS.


 We notice Tn tEe DEMOCRAT some political straws, some good and some not so good. Just what our township { (Gritliin) would say as to convention or primary election l am not pre- pared to say, but, as for me, give me convention. If a convention is good in q national nomination, it is also good Tn q county. Let us have a convention as nearly after the na- tional plan as we can initiate. But l am democratic on this, and, there fore, willing to be governed by the party. One thing let us look well to, let the office hunt up the man and not the man the office; jet not A. nominate B., and B, return the com. pliment by nominating A. Let every man that wants to run, run, and do not forestall each other. as all good men have at least some claims. Let there be no under current in the democratic ranks, but let Us all march onward and upward as brothers to success and renown. And, above all, let us hold ourselves free to act as we choose after viewing the whole field Let us hear from all. ".
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

Why not elect Judge Mansfield, of Ozark, for Congressman at Large? He IS honest and capable. There IS not another man In the State that would ill the position any better than he.
 The foregoing is from the Ozark Democrat, and this journal takes great pleasure in catching the refrain and sending the notes of praise along the line. Arkansas has no nobler, truer or ablef son than Judge Mansfield. or one whose character is purer. We heartily echo the query above: "Why not elect Judge Mansfield congfessman-at- 1aruagr
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

A special to the Gazette from St. Louis says: The officers and passen- gers of the steamer City of Baton Rouge, which has just arrived from New Orleans, say that the condition of things along the whole length of the river is pitiable in the extreme. The river, they say, has an average width of forty miles nearly all the way from Cairo down, and with the exception of some sixty miles, about and below Vicksburg, the levecs are either wash ed away or covered with water, and of no practical benefit. Thousands of people have been driven from their homes, and nearly al, of their live stock has been or will be starved or drowned.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
nRnINANrE Nn. a-

Be it ordained by the Town Council of the h. cOrporated town of Dover, in council assem- blcd:
 Sec. l. That any person who shall in any man. CT fasten any can of any kind to any dog or other animal and turn said dog or other an . imal loose within the limits of said incorpora ted town shall be deemed guilty of q misdG- meanor, and on conviction thereof. before the Mayors court, shall be fined in any sum, not less than one dollar, nor more than five dol ars, and costs of suit; and in default of payment thereof shall be compelled to work upon tho streets of said tucoreorated town, at the rate of one dollar per day until sad line and costs arc paid.
 Sec. ?. That this ordinance be in force and rake effect from and after it's passage and publica- tiOn. Approved March II, ll62
 w, E. HOLLOW, Acting Mayor. Dover, Ark, March IT, 1882.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

The democratic state central com mittee met at Little Rock last Tuesday, and decided to fix June 10th as the time and Little Rock as the place for hold ing the state convention, Among other things discussed was the propriety of deciding by what body the candidate for t-large should be nominated, and, after full in- tcrchangc of views on the subject, it was agreed that tine power be delegated to the state convention, The Congress- ional, Gubernatorial and Presidential vote was adopted as the basis of repre- sentation, taking it as an average.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

THE CIRCUIT JUDGEsHIP. this is- sue of the DEMOCRAT will be found the announcement of Hon. Geo. 5. Cum ningham, who offers himself as can didate for judge of the fifth judicial district of Arkansas. It is needless for us To say one word in praise of Mr. Cunningham, for he is too well and fa- Forably known to the people of the dis trict to need furth2r commendation Suffice to say, however, that Mir. Cum ningham possesses all the qualifications necessary to proper discharge of the "utles of circuit judge. He is learned m the law, has a mind stored with the rich treasures of his profession and It, eraJure, and is honest and courageous, Of unlmpeachable moral character, and an honored member of society. There Is no one in the district who would wear the judicial mantle with more dignity, or discharge the functions of the office with more fidelity than MT, Cunningham.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
NO. 8.

ogement of railroads. We believe ill the legitimate encouragement of all enterprises. and the unlawful en couragement of none. Take for in stance the L. E. & r. s. R. R., what claims upon the gratuity of the peo- pie has it. In the first place, of the lands donated Co that road by the government they have already sold enough to more than pay for the building of every mile of the road. They never built the road only as forced to do to save the grant Of lands, thus retared the growth and development of the state 20 years by their lands being retired from the market. After their lands were put upon the market they sold at eX horhtant prices and at such rates as makes the process of their settle ments slow. While not foot of their lands could be purchased for less than $2.50 per acre, and from that up to $l0, until within the last year or so, they have paid taxes on same at IS cents per acre. What then is there to justify the argument of these holders of free passes or railroad benefciaries. Then again who pays the fare of these railroad champions.
 The people pay it. Yes pay it in two ways, the one as before sug- gcsted, and the other is by the rail road levying rates of fare on those who do pay at prices sufficient to make up for those they dead beat up and down their great thoroughfares.
 Every officer who holds free pass ought to be doomed to political death. J. C.. WALLACE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
VOL. VIII.
Ghe 9fmotrat,
w. L. MORRIS, Editor.
GREETING.

With this issue, the undersigned as sumes editorial control of the DEMOCRAT, and can only promise that his time and feeble energies will be solely devoted to the best interests of the people of Russcllville and Pope County. Let all unite in making the DEMOCRAT q bright mirror in which will bc reflected all that will tend to build up the town and country-morally, religiously, cduca- tionally, socially, commercially, indus trially, agriculturalIy and MATRIMoNI- ALLY.
 " T., MORRIS
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
Notice Ior Publication.

LAND OFFICE Al UAKNNNELLE, NKE.,I
 Mar. s, 1882 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make tiual proof in support This claim. Sn'l that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the l.. S. Land Office at Oar danelle, Arkansas, oH l5Ch of Apr lsS2, viz; John II. Bartlett Ild entry No l3,20O for tue l5 nei4 sec @, ' n, 2u west
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land. viz:
 Elias II. Platt. Alexander Wick. Jno r. King and John RedmUn, all of Potl's station, Ark.
 I. M. Gl BISON Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

The Little Rock Democrat, of recent date says: Gambling is gambling whether in the form of game of draw taking chance in cake at a church supper, or dealing in cotton or grain futures. Yes, it is all gambling, aud We might as well be honest about 1t and call things by their right names. And while We are legislating against gambling, we might as well bring the terrors of the law to bear against it m AlI it's forms and devices"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

Little Rock Democrat: Hon W. Jas per Blackburn, editor of the Repub!i- can, announces in the last number of his paper that he will be candidate for congress for the state at large. If there should be convention of his party. he will submit his claims; other wise he will "order it up and go 1t alone" Sail in, colonel, the field is wide and the waters seem to be trou- bled.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

MT Alexander Grunnell, of AL bany, N. T., says: "I had been for years troubled with great weakness of my digestive organs, which seem ed to be always out of fix. Most usually suffered from constipation, and at other times q severe running off at the bowels would set in. No remedy 1 ever tried would regulate this function until I tried Browns Iron Bitters. It really benefited me from the first day I used it. My habits are now perfectly regular, and as strengthener of the digestive or gans, I thlDk Browns Iron Bittcrs worth it's weight in diamonds"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
POLITICS DISCUSSED.

Editor Democrat:
 As the time for selection of candi- dates is again here, perhaps few suggestions touching the qualifica- tions needed Tn somo of the more i'm portant offices may not be deemed inappropriate to your columns. When we consider the urgent necessities of the times, and the fact that dema-
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

It is reported thas George Cole will be candidate for sheriff of Yell couu- ty. The people on the other side of the "creek" would be fortunate to secure Georges services as sheriff.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

The Van Buren Argus has the fol- lowing in reference to an honorcd citi- zen of this city:
 Our old frien1, Hon. J. R. II. Scott, is loudly called for to become a candi- date for Governor. He Is an A NO. l man and would make a good Chief EX- ccutiVe."
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

pr. A. $. Morrell, q talented di- vine, has accepted a call to the pastor ate of the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith.
 Hon. U. NJ. Rose, of Little Rock, is mentioned as suitable candidate for governor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16
Sweet Breath and Good DigeS

The breath swectencd, foul odors from the body removed, food thor oughly digested, good health perma- nently maintained, by using Browns Iron Bltters. A true strengthener; a sure reviyer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-03-16

Considerable activity in Austrian military circles, and the war cloud that hovers oyer Austria and Russia seems to be growing slowly.