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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
German Import Stupidity.

Consul Wilson, of Bremen, writes thus of German prohibition of Amer. Ican products: Il transmit herewith copies of two laws enacted by the German empire, with tTanslations The first, under date of February 26, 1875, prohibiting the importa. ton of American potatoes, clippings or peelings of the same. The second, under date of June D, 1880, prohIb- iting the importation of hog meats in small quantities, and sausage of all kinds, from America. The laws are being strictly enforced in all the seaports of Germany, and l deem it proper to inform the department of the fact in order that the same may be made public if desired. IL is the custom of many persons coming from the United States to Germany, to bring with them small quantities of potatoes, hog meat, and especially sausage, to be used on the voyage and as presents to their friends in this country. Upon thelr landing in any of the ports of Germany, if any of the aforementioned articles are among their effects, the same are coniiscated, and the party having the same is held for trial for violat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
A Premature Request.
Arkansaw Traveller

Hello" howled man standing at the state house gate. "Helo uL there, sayr
 What's the matter?" demanded the governor, looking from the win dow.
 "Will your dogs bite?"
 "Got no dogs. Come up."
 Il thought you had dogs" said the man as he entered the executive chamber. "I have hcarn good deaI about the watch dogs of the treasury, and l didn't know but 1 mout git bit"
 What can do for you?"
 "l want pardon for stealth 6 wagon"
 When did you commit the theft?'
 "Oh, l ain't stole the wagon yet l thought that I'd git the pardon fust, so when the fellcr come fur the thing l could haul out the papers on him.
 "I cannot grant the pardon now. The law of Arkansaw says that q theft must be committed at least three days before the pardon can be granted"
 "Wall, I didn't know that. Good day. Pll be in agin in few days. '
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
The "Common Cow. |"

Let Us say good word for the much abused "common COW" The family is very large one, and as is the case in most large families, there is much difference in character among the members. It is also hard to draw the family line. There are many common, or so-callod native cows, which have but fcw good qual itlcs, but ;here are also many that are of very good quality especially for the dairy, There are large mum
 hers 0f cattle with some slight cross es Of some one or more ot tho i'm
 proved breed, but which are not rec ognized as belonging to any breed and must be chased as common stock. Among these there arc some of more than ordinary good quality.
 We have seen in some of the dai
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

The New York papers are jubllant over the discovery that tempera- ture of 45 degrees below zero will kill the trichina spiralis in meat as efectually as boiling it. Of course the lovers of raw flesh will be thank ful for discovery that points out how the trichina can be killed in meat without boiling away all it's iuiciness. But what people gener- ally would like better would be some thing that would kill the dealers who sell trichinous meat.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
How Senator Hill Passed Away.
From the Atlanta Constitution

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 On Thursday night the great man, from sheer exhaustion, was put to bed for the last time. His pulse was weak, and his fingers had lost their strength, so that the pad upon which he had been accustomed to write his thoughts could no longer express his needs and his wishes The tube through which the fluid nourishment had been forced into his stomach was abandoned a few days ago, when his stomache refused to retain the milk which furnished his usual meal His nourishment had to be supplied by enemata When thls point was reached which occurred Monday his friends knew that his end was near, and that his sufferings would soon draw to a close.
 In this condition he continued un- til Tuesday, when it was believed that he was at times unconscious He slept most of the day, but at times he would be al ioused, and when fully awakened gave evidences that he was still conscious. Tuesday morning General Evans, pastor of the First Methodist church, called on Mir. Hill The sick man recog- nized his visitor and pastor, and feebly said: Almost Home" the only words he has spoken in nearly month, and the last he was des- tined to utter on earth His weary eyes closed again and he sank back to sleep
 The nourishment which was ad ministcrcd by enemata was discharg ed, and thus all possibility of sup plying his system with nourishment was ended. He grew gradually weaker until after midnight, when he began to sink rapidly. His breathing became heavy and labored. About ? o'clock yesterday morning he was considered at the point Of death. He made sign that he de. sired hypodermic injection of nor phine, which was administered. He then went to sleep again, but at times he would open his eyes. It is not known whether or not his mind was clear, as he could not speak or make himself understood. Dr. Rid ley and MT. B. H. Hill, jr., and other members of the family, were watch ing by the side of the dying Senator. His pulse was very weak and quick, and about daybreak the physicians saw that the end was near, and the members of the family were sum moned to the bedside. There were present Mrs. Hill, wife of the Scna. tor, Mr. B. II. Hill, jr., and his wife, Dr. Ridley and hIs wife, daughter of Senator Hill, Mr. Edgar Thomp son and wife, daughter of Senator Hill, Mir. Charles Hill, son of the senator, and Mir. Hills two nephews, with Dr. Wright For two hours they watched the labored breathing of the sufferer At 6:lj Senator Hill opened his eyes for moment, then closed them wearily There was not tremor of his frame nor even g sigh or long g-drawn breath as the life went out.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

A polygamous son of Brigham Young, the Mormon chief, is lieu tenant at West Point. He is mar ried, and It is said his mother-in law will keep him out of polygamy. When his fathers estate was divid
 ed, on being applied to by the trust ees, he replied that he did not care about quarreling over the matter; that he had profession that would give him living, and that he would take what the others did not want. So lot of railroad stock, supposed to be nearly worthless, was assigned to him. He took It, and the devel
 opment of the Territory has since made him one of the richest of the old mans eirs.-Memphis Appeal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
Out of the Race.

MT. J. B. Mccullough, inventor oi the Grant boom of 1SSO-Sl. and ed itor ofthe St. Louis Globe Democrat, the sading trans Mississippi expo neut of the Republican faith, ex- presses well grounded fear that Pennsylvania-or rather, the Repub- lican party in that State is past praying for. This to an interviewer iii Denver to whom Mr. Mccullough remarked, also, that there was mo show" for Arthur in 1884, because these internal Half breeds and civil service reformcrs are bound to des troy the Republican party if they can get everything In sight, and they will have something to say in the conventions Yes, they are likely to have few remarks to offer on that occasion, and the present in dications do not point to their ap, prpval of Mir Arthur for the head of the ticket Mir. McCullogh consld CTS General Grant "out of the race for good and that is not far from the truth. The defeat at Chicago was a sufficient notice to the ex. President that another time is not at hls disposal Itis a gloomy spec. tacIe to see the jarring factions of "the grand old party" with their hands in each others hair. Wash ington Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
Didn't Like to Lose Her Bustle

Mrs. Maglnnis owned a goat thai had the free range of the shanty and garden. One day she met Mrs O'Brien on the road and upbraided her for not calling.
 "lt's good manners to go aisy, Mrs Maginnis," observed her friend Eve livery rayson to respict yei friendship, but I've no intlnshun ol metin yer gohat."
 "Shure, it hasn't been thriflin' wid yer faylins, Mrs. O'BrenY
 "Me fayhns is past hoortin', Mrs Maginhis. l wudn't moind it buttin over the gate, but l can't forgive the baist for 'atin' up me hustle. - Brooklyn Eagle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

ing the law, the penalty for which is fine of from $l and costs up, in proportion to the amount of the pro hibited articles seized. The delay and detention of the party caused thereby is often very annoying. Al most every steamer arriving in this port from the United States, brings persons who, not knowing the pro visions of the laws referred to, have with them some or all of the prohib- tied articles, which, upon their land ing the same. are the source of much trouble and annoyance to them. Per sons who may desire to bring these articles witli them for use on the voyage should not attempt to land them upon ther arrival here'
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
Oats after Oats.

A correspondent of the Southern World writes: In your issue of the 10th of June, there is an articlewith the above caption, by subscriber I'asking for information in regard to planting Oats after Oats" My ex- periencc is that there no risk to run In planting "oats alter oats,' for a a succession of years. My plan has been { l have planted the same piece Of land in oats for the last ten years say plant the oats in the fall, scat
 terlng over the land at the same time 25 10 90 bushels of green cotton seed and blow all in together, deep with a two horse blow or turning shoyels. After harvesting the oats, graze the land. after the first rain or when the grouAd is in suitable condition for blowing, lay of the land in rows three feet apart, bed out and plant the whippoorwill or specie peas l i! or 7 feet apart in the water furrow, ru,. ming an extra furrow with straight shovel in the water furrow first cover with two scooter furrows, har. row ofl the list In the fall pick what peas you need, and graze the the land again, and when the time arrive to plant oats, repeat with the same quantity ot cotton seed. It would be better not to plant the oats before tho weather turns cold, for fear the cotton seed might sprout and the benefit of them be lost.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
The Mayor of Columhus O ap-

The Mayor of Columbus, O., ap- pears to be seed wart ofmagn!tude
 On the occasion of a Sunday tenn. perance mass meeting there, the liquor dealers Hooked into Columbus by the hundreds, the saloons were kept open all day in violation of the law and public decency, and the Mayor made himself solid with the gang. Columbus never saw such a day of drunkenness. It was not a Democratic or Republican affair, but a swarming together of those who for years have opposed new parties, but who now say that the time has come to get up free whiskey party in order to protect man in his right
 Brick" Pomeroy ln Great West.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
How He talked back to Him.

Dot was a mean man which went shoost now der door oud," said Mo ses Thurman to a friend who had dropped into his store.
 "Why so?" inquired the friend. "He inshult init my own store"
 Well what did he say2"
 "lle says dot bile of bants ud make got miluch sdrainers mt a geese factory"
 Why didn't you talk back to himY'
 Wy didn't IS' Bed your poots w hat did you say?"
 "Vat did say? 1 told him to come to he'll
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
The Quick Pantaloons.
Peek's Sun .

There is no one thing that shows the falling of in American brain, so much as the habit certain young star spangled Americans have of blindlv following fashions in dress. And among all the fashions that are ludicrous there is none that makes a man with brain go tired as the tight pants that are being worn by the society ducks. A man who has 8 leg that is pig enough to be seen with the naked eye can indulge in reasonably tight pants, and not make show of himself, but for young masher whose leg is about the shape of cistern pole, and the shape of q lath, to encase it in a covering of gaudily colored gun case material, is too to- A young man called on a sarcastic gill few evenings since, his legs done up ID the tightest of pants legs, and she looked very sad and her eyes had far away look. He asked her what it was that caused her to be troubled. She looked at his large, generous, tiddle-box feet and said she had been wondering how he got his feet through the legs, whether he unscrewed them and took them of, or whether there was c hinge in the ankle so he could straighten them out. At picnic recently q young man with tight green pants was lying under a tree, when farmer who had brought some milk to the picnicers took a stick and struck one of the legs real hard. The young man felt hurt and jump. ed to his feet, demanding an expla nation. The farmer said he saw it lying there and thought it was a striped snake. There are many things the small legs and tight pants could be used for, if the slimness is going to remain ill fashion for any length of time. If tip could be ar ranged to tasten on the foot, and a reel could be strapped on the thigh, and little loops made along the leg to run line through, the fashion able young gent could use his leg for fishing tackle. To see couple of the slim legs in the office of a hotel, among other fair sized legs, one thinks of q couple of stalks of aspar- agus, and wonders how q vine would look climbing up the legs. What a place such legs would be for string beans to cling to. But there is one thing such pants are good for. No ant can crawl up such a pair of taousers, to make life a burden to the wearer. There is always much sympathy to the owner oi condensed legs, encased in gun covers. There Is feeling that the owner of them is in danger of having them broken of by dog running against them, or falling over a wheelbarrow, or something, and the wearers are treated with much tenderness. A young fellow called on a matron re gently, and took seat on a wooden camp chair that happened to be in the reception room. The good lady looked at the suffering caller and said: Now take a seat in thls stuff ed chair. l know that hard chair will scrape the veneering off of your pipe stems" Such remarks are un- charitable, and ladies should remem- Der that young men have feelings. The tight pants will go out of fash ion thls fall, and these suffering legs can be banked up with bran and cut feed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
A Neat Little Trick.

Darling" she said, eneircling his neck with a pair of plump arms, "Spring is here, and want new bon net unutterably bad. New bonnet, " replied the brute; ''blank the new bon net--no Spring toggery this year. Pm expecting heavy bill, on account of the billousness of those two children. You'll have to do without new bon not" "But, sweety, cured Maud and Nellie with two boxes of Swaynes Pills :; now can 1 have the bonnet?' ooh !, you tricky little wife, of course you can D
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
R E M A R E s :

Young, 5; Quinn, r; Peeler, 10; Rey- holds, (; Potts, 10; Howard, B; Brad-
 Icy, IS; Shinn, 12; Robinson, G.; Rollow, l9 Erwin, ,; Petty, 2l |; Bonds, i {; Oates, Q; Halle, ,; Renfrow 24; R. B. Potts, ?; Grant, G; Poynter, P, which are to be deducted from the vote cast in Clark township. And we further certify that the nomination is as follows: For sem ator Of the 4th senatorial district, B. T.
 Embry; for representative of Pope Co.,,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
4 Reckless Waste.

Confidence in the inexhaustible supplies of nature, and utter reck lessness in regard to the future, is characteristic of the Americans. It has led to the destruction of our for ests, to the exhaustion of our soils, and to the slaughter of the fnny
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

tribes in our waters. Men have been in the habit of excusing them selves for thelr guilty waste by the plea that posterity would bear the loss, and posterity must look out for itself. All these losses and injuries can be inflicted on nature in decade, or at least score of years, and the men guilty of them are, in most cases, the immediate sufferers. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

We the undersigned do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true, complete and perfect abstract of the democratic primary election held on the 18th day of August, 1882, as appears from the re- turns of said election now on file, and we further certify that we find illegal votes as follows For Embry, 1 for Thomp- son, 20; Young, l5; Kuhn, 12; John R.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
Nofico for orPnIlIcatlon.

LAND OFFICE AT DARDASELBE, AKK.,l
 Aug, 3, 1884 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to mak final proof in support Of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver of the ti. $. Land Office at Dar- danelic. Arkansas, or 1lth of Sept. 1882, viz, Doctrine (, Epps, Id. Entry No. lS,1G3 for the sH nw4 and wa sw < sec tr n q ". lie names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of, said iand viz:
 Dempsey Taylor, T. C. Gray, J. Af. Tucker, G, E. Eddy, all of Russellvillc, Ark.
 Y. NJ. GIBSON Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

have not failed in the last ten years to make fine crops of oats and peas on the same piece of land-the same year. The land I have been planting in the mean time has perceptibly improved and is what IS termed here table land of reddish cast and some of it sandy hill sldes-been in cultivation some DO or 50 years constantly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS

To the Voters of the Third Congressional Dis trict of Arkansas:
 am a candidate for re- election tO the Forty Eighth Congress of tho United States, subject 10 tile action of a democratic congressional convention, and present my claims to your fla yorable consideration. Respectfully.
 JORDAN E. CBANENS. We are aathOIiked 10 announce Hon. JuO. II. Rogers, of sebastian county. as candidate for Congressman from the Third tOHgrcssiOna al District, subject to the democratic congress- ional convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31

N. W. Kuhn; for sheriff, ]. W. Quinn for clerk Of circuit court, James Potts for county and probate judge, E. C. Bradley; for assessor, A. R. Robinson for treasurer, Joe Petty; for surveyor,W R. Halle; for coroner, D. K. Grant. Witness our hands, this 2lst day oi Aug, 1882. E. A. DARR,
 D. C. BROWN,
 C.. W. BERRYMAN,
 County Executive Committe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
For Township Constable.

We are authorized to announce J, II. POE A candidate for Constable of Illinois township. at the ensuing State election September 1, 1882.
 We are authorized to announce A. E. Will liamson candidate for Constable for Illinois township, at the ensuing September election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
REV ISOD&Co
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,

itLHk- Lv tnt l. F1VIN iOs RUSSELLVILLE, ARK;
 Special attention given to Probate and Chancery business, and the col lection of claims.
 The following are a few of the val uable lands and town property that have come into our control in the course of our business and which we offer for sale at very reasonable pri- ces:
 One nice cottage containing five rooms with over one acre of land delightfully."- located in the town of Russellgille. A good barn and other out houses, also two wells of excel lent water.
 One good house well finished. with 5 rooms and lot, conveniently loca- ted near the business portion of town. Good well, barn, etc.
 Several vacant lots in the town of Russellville, well and beautifully To- cated for residences, lying in differ ent portions of the town.
 Eighty acres of good land 14 miles east of Russellville, well improved with fine residence containing 8 rooms, splendid barn, fine younc orchard and 35 acres in good state of cultivation. In a splendid neigh borhood. All the Improvements first. class
 so acres of good land two miles west of town on the railroad, about 40 acres in cultivation, part of which is fine bottom land. Dwelling. good well, etc Can be bought very cheap.
 so acres about s miles $ F of town, about 20 acres in cultivation. Small residence. Very cheap.
 so acres about 3 miles south of county seat, 10 acres in cultivation. Very cheap.
 60 acres ofgood land adjoining the town of Russellville. B acres in good state of culsvation; good resi- dence, well, barn and other out hous es.
 A nice comfortable cottage resi- dence with lot in town of RusselIyille, well located near the business DOT tion of town. Improvements all new. A rare bargain offered.
 so acres , miles northeast of Rus sellville. About 40 acres in cultiva- tion, 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 perfect and without a shadow. Call on or address
 R. E. WILSON x Co.
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
For Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce GEORGE W. BERRY MAN candidate for Justice of the Peace for Illinois Township, at the ensuing state Election, September 4th, lSS2.
 We are authorized to announce :. \. Evans candidate for Justice of the Peace for Hi nois township, nt the ensuing september elec- tiOn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
Raise your own Meat.
Americus, Ga., Recorder.


 It is often asserted that meat can not be raised at the south. True, a legend exists among us that before and during the war provisions of all kinds were made in abundance, but even the legend is now discredited in this enlightened day, by most of king cotton subjects. We give the following little figures for what it is worth, "he that runs may read" In the spring of 1881 common SOW with five pigs was bought for five dollars ($5). The SOW has since given birth to two or three filters, also one of the former pigs has brought forth litter. Here are the figures:
 5 pigs killed for bacon l25 lbs.
 each at sc. c.................$ .$50.0 sows at $3.50. 700 33 pigs (large and small) at sl.50. 1850
 $I06. GO Original cost t............... BOO The cost of feeding and care of these hogs of course was something, but In this case was almost nominal. aise your own meat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-08-31
OUR DRAWING, s!I!,9a IN GIFTS f1 BE GIVEN AWAY
IA CHANCE FOR EVERYBODY !
One NEW WILSON (oscillating

One NEW WILSON (OsCillating
 Shuttle) Sewing Machine, val
 ued at ...................S 5000 One FINE SADDLE, full rigged,
 on exhibition at k. c. Bonds
 Saddle and Harness Shop, Rus
 sellville, valued at............. l5.OO Seven PORTRAITS OF GAR
 FIELD, the Martyr President,
 l9x24. with autograph letter of
 Garfield, each valued at S2, ... HOO One SILVER SET, consisting Of
 Butter Dish, Pickle Jar and
 Cake Stand, on exhibition at J.
 Arthur ErwiR's Jewelry Store,
 Russellyille, valued at .. ....' l2.jO One TWO HORSE STEEL FLOW
 on exhibition at Luker, Settle
 & Co.'S Wagon & plOw Factory,
 Russellville, valued at t......... 1000 One SET of BOOKS, valued at 900 One Set BOOKS and PICTURES,
 valued at at................... 2.5l One Set PICrURESaud sheetmu-
 sic, valued at .,......... ...... 2.oo
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l4 Gifts valued at

MODE OF DIsIBIBUIION. Timely notice will be given of the day of the distribution, and the ticket holders present will select three disin- terested persons to manage the Gift DIs- tribution in manner that will guaran' tee the utmost fairness and impartiA'- ity to ticket holders.
 TIE DEMOCRAT Printing Company guarantee a fair distribution of Gifts, Each subscriber who pays us $I5ofor the paper one year Is entitled to ono ticket.
 The cash must invariably accompany each subscription.
 THE DEMOCRAT PUB. CO.,,
 Russellville, Ark.