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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-11-17
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-11-17
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The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

gushed educators of the land. The statistics of the department show q healthful growth in the cause and every citizen of the state feels just pride in the excellent administration of the office by it's present able head. In order that the people may know what has been done during Mr. Den tons administration, we append the following facts: The attendance in the public schools has risen from 3,370 to 98,744 pupils, and the an nual revenues for educational purpo- ses have increased from $l70,35 to $7I0,461 The Memphis Appeal, one of the most progressive journals in the South, in recent issue, Tn commenting on the foregoing figures says: No state in the Union can make a more creditable exhibit than this" Now, we ask the people ol Arkansas, especially Pope county can we afford to set Mir. Denton aside and put forward 8 new and untried man without greatly endangering the public school system? We be lieve all will answer with one accord we cannot and WILL NOT. Let tho democrats of Pope county instruct her delegates to the state convention to vote for tue nomination of Mr Denton first. last and all the time, and the other counties following tht example, the opposition to the hon orable gentleman, if any there be will pass from sight to be heard O no more.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

doubly paid them to build few roads in the state. They use every kind of device and bribery to keep from paving tax, yet the farmer, mechanic, merchant and in fact eve y one else have to pay their taxes. The precedent here set is, the more money and property you control the less tax you pay. The county of Pope loses this year 5000 dollars, and the state several hundred thous- and in consequence of the revenue bills defeat two years ago. And yet, if an honest citizen who pays the last farthing of tax on his property ven lures to assert that it is not right to make him pay his taxes and let rich railroad corporations go free from paying taxes because they are rich and able to stick free pass in the hands of every member to the legis lature, the friend of railroad cor porations nse up with indignation and call the man who dares to speak | the truth and claim justice all kind of hard names, such as political demagogue who is seeking office on such a miserable hobby as to claim that railroads should pay thelr taxes and that we should elect men who will not accept their free pass offer. ing. We would to high heaven we could fill every seat Tn the hall of our next legislature with such dema- gogues. Although the Spirit boldly denounces all honest men who would have railroad corporations pay their taxes like every other good citizen is compelled to do, and say such men should be forever ostracised from political circles and be sent to the plowhandles, no doubt this would be very gratifying to the Spirit and it's particular friends, but we will here state for the benefit of the Spirit and it's particular friends that we pro pose and mean to send just such character of members to our next general assembly as they choose to call political demagogues, men who cannot be. bribed with a railroad pass, men who will net have their fair name impaired, suspicioned or dlshonored by accepting that which is intended for bribe Ia railroad pass. We are going to send men to the legislature that are pledged to revive that revenue bill which was so shamefully defeated at the hands of the governor of the state o: Ark, at the close of the last session of the general assembly. Also do we want members to the next general assem- bly who will oppose the acceptance of free passes by state officers of every description.
 We will close for the present by asking the Spirit why. it does not choose to discuss the constitutional ty of the act under which railroads are exempt from taxation.
 w. F. w.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
A few Words with the Spirit of
 Arkansas.

Editor Democrat: Will you do me the kindness to permit me through your valuable columns to briefly no. tice an article which appeared in the April number of the Spirit of Arkan- sas, q journal which is published at the city of Little Rock in the inter- est of Railroads? The article to
 which l particularly refer is the one headed "A few words with you" The author of said article Without any proof adduced) claims to be an. swering au article which appeared in one of the leading county papers ot this state; which article shows up railroad companies and other corpo
 rations in their true Eighth they plan schemes and use free pass brib- cry to defeat the state of Arkansas out Of the taxes which should be her just dues. The laws should make 1t as incumbant on railroad corpora. tions to pay their tax as it is on the single individual citizen who owns and pays taxes on hIs 10 acres Of land and mule. Now Mr. Editor. I vii! take the liberty of asserting without the fear of logical denial on the part of any bribed friend of railroad corporations, that they have not yet nor never can eradicate from the minds of the people that grand principal Of equal taxation, accord. Ing to what property of every des- cuptlon Is valued al, let it be taxed IS the grand motto. of every honest. thinking man. The Spirit boasts of the railroads having done such great service for the state by having brought immigration here to till our soil, open up our wild lands, to en
 nance the value of our country.
 l his boast is sheer nonsense and bosh, then we take into considera. tlon that besides getting value le- ceived from all immigration and for every pound of freight that was or is now being transported over their road, the government donated to them land enough to pay for two such roads. This donation should have never been made from the fact that we would of had the road almost as soon if not sooner without any donation of land at all. For it was as natural for railroads to he buih and run throughout the fertile state Of Arkansas as It Is for water to seek a level. And yet, the railroad cor porations are not happy after having
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
RepudiatiOn Repudiated.
Washington Post, 18th.


 An important decision, involving the validity of more than $4,000,00C of outstanding bonds of the city of New Orleans, known as "consolidat ed bonds of 1852" was rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States yesterday, in the case of the State of Louisiana, eX rel the South ern bank, vs. Edward Pilsbury, may or of New Orleans, ct al., brought here by appeal from the Supreme Court of Louisiana. The court holds that the bonds are valid obligations against the city; that the act of the Legislature of 1876, prohibiting the levy of tax to pay them (known as the premium bond act), was an act of repudiation which cannot be sus; taincd, and that mandamus must be issued commanding the city of New Orleans to levy . special tax to pay the interest and ultimately the principal of these bonds, in accord ance, as nearly as may be, with the provisions of the act of 1852, under which they were issued. The judg. men of the Supreme Court of Lotus jana IS thus reversed. Opinion by Justice Field.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

WE ARE Tn almost daily receipt of inquiries from all parts of the land requesting information concerning the agricultural resources of this sec tion, and requests for sample copies of the DEMOCRAT containing q des- cription of Pope county. As yet, we have been unable to give the requir- ed information or comply with the request for copies of the paper, and we respectfully ask some friend in the county, q farmer of experience, to furnish for publication in these columns a description of Pope coun- ty, in which vii! be briefly set forth the area and quality of tlllable land with price per. acre improved and unimproved, water courses and oth- CT supply of water, timber and kind, capabillty of soil, facilities for reach ing market with products ot farm,
  adaptability of country for stock raising, whether fruit can be sue. cessfully and profitably raised, min eral resources, if any, advantages of church and school, health and such other information as will be neces sary to convey to the reader an intel ligent and impartial word picture of this section. Arkansas needs thous- ands, more intelligent and indus trious farmers and mechanics, and the press can do much in prevailing upon such persons immigralng to our borders. Who will assist us in attracting the seekers of new homes to Pope county?
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

TIE time is drawing near when the democracy of Pope County will meet in their respective townships to appoint delegates to the county convention that meets at Dover on the first day of June next, and to organize for the approaching cam palgn. Much is to be done and it behooves all, especially the most dis erect, conscientious men of the par ty, tG begin at once, in order that what shall be done shall be for the good of the party and county and re- fleet the will of the majority. At the township conventions can be dis cussed the convention and primary election systems for the nomination of county officers, and the delegates to the county convention instructed to vote for one or the other. Perfect party organization IS the only sure road to success.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
THE RIGHT MAN

The next state democratic conven. tion will be called on to select can. dldate for state uperintendent ot public instruction. To our mind, it does not appear necessary that a pro fessional politician should be select
 ed for the place-but it would be well, that the choice of the conven- tion should be one who is in full ac- cord with the party in the propaga- tion and promulgation of the cardi- nal principles thereof-but he should be man thoroughly imbucd with the spirit of the high office to winch he may be called, and in harmony with the educational progress of the age in which Ee lives. Such man IS found in the person of the present worthy incumbent, Hon. James l.. Denton, who has, in the past three years, proved himself to be the right man in the right place, and entitled to the fullest need of praise for the excellent manner in winch he has discharged the duties of the office. At the time of his entry upon his duties, MT. Denton found the public school system comparatively in it's infancy, and the affairs of the de. partment m apparently a chaotic state. But with an intuitive knowl- edge of the requirements of the peo- pie and that indomitablc will and energy for which he is noted, coupled with brilliant intellect and richly stored mind, he put his whole soul into the work and soon brought or der out of chaos. Mir. Denton's her. cuiean labor has been crowned with the most fattering success, and to- day our grand commonwealth is but little behind her older sisters of the Union in the onward march of the mighty educational army. Arkan- sas has rapidly gone to the front in the matter Of public education, and her progress in the field of inteilec. tual development has attracted no little attention from the most distin
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
Golden Rules For the YOung

The person who first sent these rules to be printed says truly. if any boy or girl thinks it would be hard work to keep so many of them in one mind all the time, just think also what happy place it would make of home If you only could.
 l. shut every door after you. and without slamming it.
 ,. When you are told to do, or not to do, a thing, by either parent, never ask why you should or should not do t.
 3. Tell of your own faults and mis doings, not of those of your brothers and sisters.
 1. Always speak kindly and po- ltely to servants, if you would have them do the same to you.
 3. Never sit down at the table, or Tn the parlor, with dirty hands or tumbled hair.
 6. Never interrupt any converse. tion, but wait patiently your turn to speak.
 (. Never reserve your good man ners for company, but be equally DO. lite at home and abroad.
 $. Let your first, last and best friend be your mother.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
THE MODEL SUBSCRIBER.

After reading the following, WIG frankly acknowledge there are many model subscribers in thls portion ot the journalistic vineyard:
 Good morning sir, MT. Editor, How are the folks to-day?
 owe you for this years paper l thought I'd call in and pay; And Jones is agoin to take tt, And this is his money here;
 had to stop lendin him,
 Then he thought he'd try,t a year. You're maxim firstrate paper, As all our family agree;
 Just keep your old goose-quill goin, We're int'rested in it you see. But now's you're so full of business, I'll not be takin your time, I've business of my own to tend to- So good-day sir, for this time. The editor musing in his sanctum, Brought down his fist with a thump, Saying, God bless that old farmer; He's reg'lar jolly old trump.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
For Clerk.

We are authorized to announce W. J. Rev holds, of Dover, a candidate for reelection to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pope County, at the general cleo tion in September next subject to a democratic primary election or convention.
 James Potts, of Russellyille, takes this method of announcing himself as q candidate for Clerk of Pope county, subject to demo- cratic convention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Joseph How ard. Of Dover, as a candidate for Clerk of Pope county, subject to democratic convention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce E. F. Bayliss, Of Dover, candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pope County, at the ensuing Septem- Der election, subject to the action of a demo- cratic nominating convention or primary elec- ton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
The War On Silver.
LitTle Rock Gazette.

Silver was demonetized by stealth. Its enemies in congress did not ven ture to approach the question direct ly. In changing the revised statutes with reference to coinage, from the list of silver pieces to be coined the standard silver dollar was omitted. This occurred at time when public attention was directed to other mat ters. Only the few in the plot were informed as to it's meaning. The rec vised statutes were adopted by n practically unanimous vote, and even President Grant, who signed the bill, knew not that one of it's objects-in fact, it's chiefIobject--was the demon citation of silver. It appears that the same tactics are still pursued by the enemies or silver. They con tinue to work Tn the dark. There are in the long list of appropriations certain permanent appropriations for | specified objects. Among these Is an appropriation to cover the ex pense of the monthly coinage of sill yer. Recently bill passed the sen
 ate emitting this appropriation. Numerous objects were specified, and the omission regarding silver was not observed. It was repetit- ion of the tactics employed years ago, and it's success would have com pelled suspension of standard silver dollar coinage because of lack of the necessary appropriation. Forum ately, the trick has been discovered, and cannot be performed in the l house.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
ELEVATE THE PROFESSION

Editor Moore, of the Fayetteville Democrat, has level heed on the subject of press excursions and we give a hearty second to the following sentiments he expresses:
 Some of the Arkansas editors arc thus early bowling for their annual dead head excursion. These eXcur. sions have never yet proven any great benifit to State or the profes- sion. Many of these excursionists are in no way connected with the press, and are frauds when cavorting through the Northern states as such representatives. When the Arkan. sas Press Association abaudons these frequent dead head excursions, confines it's membership to legiti. mate newspaper men, and meet for the advancement of their business interests and the elevation of the profession, then much good can be accomplished.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

WHEN a fellow pulls dirty sock out of his pocket instead of his hand kerchief, what does it mean?-For- rest City Times.
 Don't know, unless the poor fel- lows brain has been affected by in haling the perfume attached to q bottle containing bug juice" before the "three mile law went into eff feet. Give us something easy to an swer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DARbASELLE. ARK.

LAND OFFICE AT DARBASELLR, ARK. April TO- 1889. Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice ef his intention to make final proof in support Of his claim, and that sald proof will be made before the Judge ol the Cohnty Court, at Dover Pope Co.,, Ar Benlamin Chronister Hd entry No SS2G for the C h A, nv A ofnwA & ne W b IA, Sn, ig W. fN He names the following witnesses to prove hls continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land viz.s
 William Thompson. Of Gum Log, Arkansas James Paschal, c. II. Brown, J. E. DuVaiI of Moreland, Ark.
 TIM. GIBsoS, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

The Evangel, the organ ofthe Bap- lists of Arkansas, is now published in this city and will go to its readers here after filled with the usual amount of good things, in fact it is the intention of the publisher to make it better than ever. The circulation of the Evangel is large and constantly increasing and it has as bright future before it as any aenominational paper published ill the Southwest. We will club the DEMO- GRAF with the Evangel at the low rate of sS.10 per year for both-cash in ad- vance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
POst-Ohice Business.

According to the late report of the Postmaster General, during the past year there passed through the United States mail, as domestic matter g. 2l5, ,l6S,1 PA pieces, divided as fol lows:
 Letters 6,593,5 ,572, Postal cards 276,446.716; Newspapers 605, ,175,- 623; Magazines 53,472,2 ,276; Books, circulars, etc. 300, ,S45, ,4S0; Articles of merchandise 22,634, ,456.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

Is IT not time that our State was looking to the establishment of a state board of immigration? An an nual appropriation of $l0,O00 would add much to the material wealth of Arkansas in the rapid increase of population and development of her boundless agricultural and mineral resources. The question is one worthy the attention of the next general assembly,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
lmpOrtant to I<nOWi

That in all throat, chest and lung trou-
 bles-colds, whooping-cough, asthma, consumption, etc.-eyen a single dose of Dr. Acker's English Remedy will re- lieye the worst symptoms of distress; it is pleasant to take, may be given to the child, and guarantees cure in every case. Trial bottles only 10 cents. Regular sizes 50cts. and $l. For sale by Jno. w. Turner & Co.,, at the New Drug Store.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce A. k. Robin son, of Gala Rock Township, a candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor at the ensuing September election. subject to dem oeratic primary election or county convention.
 We are authorized to announce Arthur Erwin, of Russellvillc, a candidate for the of flee of Tax Assessor at the ensuing September election, subject to q democratic primary elec- tion or county convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.

To the Voters of the Third Congressional Dis trIct of Arkansas:
 l am a candidate for re- election to the Forty Eighth Congress of the United States, subject to the action of democratic congressional convention, and present my claims to your fa- yorable consideration. Respectfully,
 JORDAN E. CRAVENS. We are authorized to announce Hon. Jno II. Rogers, of Sebastian county. a candidate for Congressman from the Third Congressional District, subject to the democratic congress- iOnal convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce John W. Quinn, of Russellville, candidate for Sheriff at ths ensuing September election, subject to the choice of the democratic party as express sed in primary election or convention.
 We are authorized to announce W M.Peeler, of Rnssellyille, candidate for sheriff, at the ensuing September election, subject to q demo- cratic primary election convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce Joe Petty, of Dover, a candidate for County Treasurer, at the general election next September, subject to the expressed choice Of the democratic party, in conv ention or primary election.
 We are authorized to announce J. C. Bonds, of Dover, candidate for County Treasurer, at the ensuing September election, subject to a democratic primary election or convention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

IT IS conceded on all hands that Hon. Jacob Frolich has made one of the best and most paInstaking off cials the state ever had, and that he will be nominated by the democratic party with the most decided unanin- ity. Col. Frolich is favorite son of Arkansas and a faithful public ser want.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

Varnlsh for writing on glass may be made of 800 grains ether, 30 grains sahdarac and 30 grains mas tic. Dissolve and add benzine until the varnish imparts to the glass n roughened appearance. Use cold
 A new method of tempering steel has been published by M. Cleman- dot. The metals are heated to n cherry red and then compressed strongly until they are cool. The result is great hardness and an ex- ceedingly fine grain. Steel thus treated makes excellent permanent magnets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
NOTICE.

|. $. LAND OFFICE, nardaneue, Ark.
 March 20. 1882
 Complaint having been CT tered at this ofice by Wesley Plcss against Andrew Johnson for abandoning his homestead entry No l549l da- ted March 1h. 1881, upon the e1s nwl swk n sec ", tp north range a w.. in Pope Go. Ark with view tO the cancel! stion of said entry; the said parties are hereby summoned 1Fe2. at 9 o'clock p. m., to respond and furnish testimony concerning such alleged abandon. dunmcnt. T. NJ. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

The DEMOCRAT is published every Thursday morning, and mailed prepaid to subscribers at I.50 per annum, in advance.
 Our columns will be found to afford to busi- ness men, of all professions and occupations, one of the best mediums for advertising.
 Correspondence containing items of news solicited.
 Any subscriber who fails to receive the pa per will confer a favor by notifying us immedi ately.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04

THERE is no opposition to Maj. w. E. Woodruff, jr., "honest Billy" fol the position of state treasurer, and il would do no one any good tc come out against him, for the people of Arkansas are satisfied with his administration of the business of the treasury department and do not de. sire a change.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
Your obedient servant,
 A, $, MckEENoN.
For Representative.

To the Voters of Pope County, Arkansas: At the urgent request of many friends, am a candidate, before the democratic primary cleo tion or convention, for the office of Representa- tive, to be confirmed at the ensuing September election. Your Sincere Servant,
 N. W. KUHN. Appleton, Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
For Prosecuting Atiorney.

To tho voters of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Arkansas:
 am n candidate for re election to the oflie of Prosecuting Attorney, subject to a dem oeratic convention, if held, and respectfully ask your support.
 Your obcdient servant
 A. s. MckEESoN. We are authorized to announce J. G. Wal lace, of Russelville, q candidate for Prosccu- ting Attorney of the Fifth Judicial District, subject to the Democratic Judicial Nomina- ting Convention,