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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
Good Definition of a Washer.

The word 1masher,n an A~mericanism'
ia describe a man who glories IN his
ability to win the admiration OF women,
has come into use in London, where that
kind of,human being is plentiful. HE
Is a fungus says the London Truth;
unot an honest mushroom, or even a re-
snectable toadstool, but a wet, spongey,
and unwholesome emanation from a rot
top and poisonous soil. R~id1culously
oyerdressed, starched UP to the very eye
lids. smothered like a girl IN JeWelry,
decked out in flowers like q footman,
idiotic III countenance, and sparse 10
conversation, with a knobbed Stuck &C
suck, he has become an observed TORN
| al social cold yeal.p
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
A Homemade Watch.

A Waterman in one of the Nevada
mines having no watch, borrowed one
for a night, andon returning itnext day
said hat he had made a tlmrkeeper OF
his own. He unrolled a strip OF paper,
on which he had marked, as they arose
above the horizon, all the fixed stars
within a narrow belt, and opposite to
each was the time Of its appearing. Inc
slip ran on two small rollers IN a box,
with a sliding lid Of glass. AS the night
wears away and the stars pass over ne
can turn a crank of his watch n Q Q
at the time marked.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
II RIVER PRESS

why, DOGGY, my boy, you took Us
all by surprise. Whenever thought you
We're a lighter
Didn't YOU
No. Why, do you know those are
four of the worst men in the cattle bust
ness? And we expected every minute
to see them go to shooting. Were you
armed?n
"Well / had a pistol for show, but [
don't believe it was loaded, and / could
not have fired it anyhow"
"Great heavens, man! suppose they
had refused to %retract, what on earth
would you have done?n
Dusenbury stopped, looked all around
to see if any one were passing, pulled
his friends ear close down to his lips,
and whispered.
I'D have extended the time
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
Custom Clothing.

Cans & Klein are Just in receipt OF
their spring and summer sample OF Gus
tom clothing. We have no hesitation
in saying That the variety, styles, ana
qualities surpass anything q q we nave
eve seen in that line, and their prices
are u low as ready made clothing.
Messrs. Cans & Klein are agents for the
we'll known tailoring firm of Devlin 4
Co. New York.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
"A Difficult Problem Solved.

The desire for stimulants is becoming
q monstrous evil and how to overcome
it is a serious question with reformers.
Parker's Ginger Tonic fairly solves the
difficult problem, 1t invigorates body
and mind without intoxicating, and has
brought health and happiness to many
desolate homes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
Hotel Property for Sale.

Having other business requiring my undivided
attention. l am DESTROYS OF disposing OF my nofei,--
HOTEL JUDITH--one OF the largest and hest houses
in eastern Meagher county. 1t is on the main Travelled
freight road and stage route between benton ana
White Sulphur Springs, and is very pleasantly located
at the Judith bridge, IN the town OF Phllorook.
House ia q tWo-siory frame, zOx5z, Win Story aIu :
half ell, 20E26. Address
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
Cheap Furniture.

t. G. Power & Bro. are selling out
their furniture at less than cost, in order
to close out their stock IN this line.
They offer special bargains in parlor
suits. cabinet bedsteads, bureaus, ward
robes, etc. An endless variety OF MIR
rors for sale cheap. Call soon for bar
gains.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
FLOATING CIEs.

Job never stopped over, but he boiled
over once.
A Washington girl can blush till her
nose bleeds.
A Jasper county, Ga, mai r%ejolces IN
the name of Younger Funger O~utyopder
Standfarther Exit John QulXote Pllgo
Hedgeth.
The session Of state legislatures all
over the country are opened with fell-
gious exercises and many really devout
people are beginning in consequence to
doubt the efficacy OF prayer.
Nine. Modjeska says that her name is
really 'Modrzejewska.' When she ar
rived in this country there were not
enough buzz saws to pronounce the
IN
A fashion item says that the favorite
color Of undressed kids for street wear is
dark tan. The fashion originated III
Africa. where all the undressed kids
seen in the streets are dark tan color.
When a California man sees y
cards'' at the end Of a marriage notice OF
a friend, he remarks that that girl has
put some Of her pious notions into Jinls
IlGuu, Oub5IIS IL SSO oSNA 49, - Ao
| has been married awhile"
Why is it that a little country like
| France is, in proportion to resources, SO
much richer than MISUNDERSTANDING.
| Guess it must be because Frenchmen sell
American women bonnets.-Brooklya
Star.
What do YOU think I had better
preach about?o asked the new minister,
and the old Deacon stretched his head
and replied; "Waal, it you preach
about twenty minutes | think you'll
teach our people just right"
Sentiments receives a setback: Mrs.
Marrowfat had just finished reading an
account of Il Michigan girl who had
dropped upon receiving an offer OF mar
rage from a young man, When Militia
DIES quietly asked: Mother, don't you
suppose he knew it would kill her??'
They are now telling a story about a
Chicago girl who insisted Oh throwing
her shoe after a newly married couple.
The carriage is a total wreck, q doctor
has the bride and the horse under treat
ment. and a large number OF men are
searching the ruins for the groom.
"Why, pa,n said little Tooser to Sen
lOI AlleH Tic OtIlSl doS, hoS ONI
MI. Jones into the house, and it has
only Just begun to sprinkle. Isn't il
%funny?n why SOP asked Nj. Jones
who overheard. Why said Tooser
looking up with q rapt c~ountenance
papa said yesterday you didn't know
) enough to come in when it rained. II
got left, didn't he?o
Some of our city stores have been con
stantly annoyed by children coming t
the door and asking for cards, empty
], boxes and that sort Of things. The clerk
are, OF course, down on the youngster'
and the warfare never ends. The othe
day a little girl opened the store doc
! and, sticking her head in, called out
! sSay. mister, have you got any empt,
boxes?" mo- said the clerk not Yer:
: politely. "Got any cards?' No
! Got any almanacs?o No Got an.
! ! empty bottles?n NO "Got any pic
q %tures?n "No.n Got any sense::" N
= -yes-no--yes-you miserable littl
! wretch and the clerk flew out OF tn
: door, but the y%oungster was up the mex
alley making faces at him, and he cam
: back madden than he had been since hi
: salary was reduced.
y 4.Eus >, Sm-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07
Highly Esteemed.

The youthful color and a rich lustre
are restored to faded or gray hair by the
use of Parker's Hair Balsam, q harmless
dressing highly esteemed for its perfume
and purity. -
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07

What do you think I had better
preach about?o asked the new minister,
and the old Deacon stretched his head
and replied; "Waal, il you preach
about twenty minutes [ think you'll
teach our people just right"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07

Sentiments receives a setback: Mrs.
Marrowfat had just finished reading an
account of Il Michigan girl who had
dropped upon receiving an otter OF mar
rage from a young man, when Militia
DIES quietly asked: Mother, don, you
he knew it would kill her??N
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07

They are now telling a story about q
Chicago girl who insisted on throwing
her shoe after a newly married couple.
The carriage is q total wreck, q doctor
has the bride and the horse under treat
ment, and a large number OF men are
searching the ruins for the groom.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07

Tbis bank succeeds the old established and we'll
known Banking House or n. III. H~e9sAfVesa az
Bro.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07

Why is it that a little country like
France is, in proportion to resources, so
much richer than MISUNDERSTANDING.
Guess it must be because Frenchmen sell
American women bonnets.-Brooklyn
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-03-07

When a California man sees mo
cardsn at the end Of a marriage notice Of
a friend, he remarks that that girl has
put some Of her pious notions into Jinis
head, but he'll get over them after he
has been married awhile"
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15


The tariff bill passed before the
adjournment Of Congress is not Q
success by any means, but it is .
step in the right direction. The bill
provides for a reduction Of the tariff
to the amount of about $47, ,OOO,O 600
This is large sum, but it will not
effect the general taxes of the coun-
try, and will not be very manifest IN
the various industries of the coun-
try. Our space will not admit of an
enumeration Of the articles on which
the reduction is made. In the
future as the bill operates it will be
discussed, and as it will not make
any difference in our every day life,
we will omit discussion of its mer-
its and demerits for the present. The
Republicans are jubilant over the
bill, but the Democrats are not sat
isfed with it.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

FIELDER'S JEALOUSY.
LITTLE Rock, March 6, 1888.

LITTLE ROCK, March b, 1000.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT:
In recent issue of your paper
you state that / ''offered resolution
asking for an amendment to the con-
stitution of the state exempting rail
roads, manufactures ETC., from taxa
tion for period of years. That
statement does me great injustice
which / am sure was unintentional
on your part. The resolution did not
apply to or include railroads. l
never proposed to exempt railroads
from taxation.
Please publish this communica-
ton. I trust that other papers which
republished your statement will do
me the justice to copy this.
Yours truly,
IDUs L. FIELDER.
Mr.. Fielder writes us that we did
him an injustice in commenting on
his exemption resolution, by includ-
ing railroads in our article. He does
us the justice to believe that we did
not intend to do him an injustice,
and we are glad to assure him that
he is quite correct, for it is not nee
essary to misconstrue the actions OF
a legislator these days IN order to
kill the man. And we would prefer
that railroads be exempt from taxa
tion rather than manufacturing es-
Establishments, if one or the other must
be exempt, because factories are OF
local interest. while railroads are OF
general interest. Factories are pay
ing institutions even in a new and
sparsely settled country, and rail
roads are not. 1t is more popular,
however, among the masses to advo-
cate the exemption Of factories and
mining interests from taxation, and
therefore the exemption of railroads
in Mr.. Fielder's proposed amend
ment There is prejudice, pretty
widespread, too, against railroads
and against all legislation in their
favor, and Mr.. Fielder wants to 60
higher on the record he is making
now. Our views on the proposed
amendment have not changed, but
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15
THE high pressure of Legislative

THE high pressure of Legislative
pugilism in this state is alarming
One day last week mis-representa-
tives McGinnis and Brooks had a
few words relative to some of the
very fraudulent proceedings of this
irrelevant Legislative body, and the
result was little boyish choke. We
are not in favor of fighting in high
circles or low circles, but we think
all the members Of the Legislature
ought to whip each other and then
sneak off home, and change their
names. These two statesmen fought
over that Infamous enactment by
which the members of the legislature
voted themselves Is or 20 daily
newspapers each and postage to send
those papers out. They have as
much constitutional authority to
vote themselves hundred boxes OF
cigars as they have to vote 10 daily
papers. This custom OF appropriat-
ing newspapers for the disposition
of the members of legislative bodies,
was introduced into this country IN
the days of reconstruction by carpet
bagers, and it is simply pusillani-
nous for our legislators to keep 1t
up. The carpet -baggers and dema-
gogues Of 81 have become disgusted
with the custom, and would be glad
to have it abandoned, but our legfs-
lators are keeping it in vogue just
because they can. No wonder that
those who give credence to such pro-
ceedings will indulge in low language
and choking matinees. Ifthere were
any grounds for hope we would be
pleased to indulge in the hope that
such a thing would never find rep
etition in the present Legislature, but
we have no hope of this body.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

THROUGH the kindness of Mr.. j.
E. Richards, mayor of the city, we
have been furnished with the follow
ing facts, that tell their own tale.
During the gear 1881, when whiskey
was sold at will, there were LOG cases
on the docket, and during the year
1882, under the operation of the
three mile law, there were 40 cases
: on the docket. This shows beyond
all question, that if the operation OF
the three mile law do not advance
civilization; if it do not advance
morality, it does to a wonderful de-
gree reduce crime. In 1881 when
every man was permitted to sell
whiskey, there was in this town log
violations Of law, LOG crimes, LOG
criminals. In 1882 under the oper-
alton of the three mile law, there
was in this town 40 violations of law,
40 crimes, 40 criminals, reduction
of about three -fifths. 1t resolves
itself into this question: as the
prevention of crime for the good of
the country?" If it is prohibition
is for the good of the country.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15
THE RUIN OF THE SOUTH.

There is no doubt in the world
but that cotton is the ruin of the
southern states. This has been
ascertained, and has been stated,
perhaps thousands of times, and still
the southern people drag along IN
the same old rut. The majority of
the farmers in this country are
burdened and paralyzed with debt.
In order to raise cotton, and culti-
vate large farms, hoping thereby to
be able to purchase land, make liv-
ing and educate their children, the
farmers mortgage their crops to the
merchants for supplies. They have
seen by actual and personal expert
ence, that such course is ruinous,
but like the drnnkard they have lost
their power of resistance. There is
no encouragement to work. The
poor farmer whose crop is mortgaged
to some merchant, looks out over his
field of fresh luxuriant corn; his
healthy blooming cotton, and says
with deep sigh: "This is fine
crop, but it is not mine. AS soon
as it is gathered, it must 60 to pay
off that mortgage" With no en-
couragement to work, extreme care
lessness is the inevitable result. His
fences begin to go down; his houses,
that have not more than half as
much room as he needs, begin to
show dllapidation; his yard goes to
rack and he has no such a thing as
garden. He lives on meat and
bread and coffee without sugar. He
lives on piece of land that will pro-
duce almost everything that is good
to eat, and yet he never has any
thing but straight bread and such
meat as he can buy. 1t makes our
heart ache to think about such
things. Farmer friends you are
making yourselves slaves and God
never intended you to "drag out such
a miserable existence" in this fertile
country. II it were in our power
we would go out and make speeches
in every township in the State, on
this subject, till the farmers could
be made to open their eyes and see
out of their trouble, and not only see
out, but have the courage to get out.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

WE DO not set ourselves up as a
critic, and do not want to appear
dictatorial, but justice to our com
mon cause, and duty to our fellow
men demand that we should say
something about the acton of our
legislature. The whole proceedings
have been bunglesome, prolix, and a
burlesque on refined legislation. AS
rule our present Legislature is made
up largely of men who are distress
ingly behind the spirit of the age;
far, far behind the interests of our
own country; men who cannot pene-
trate three inches into the future,
men who do not represent the wishes
OF the people. Our own representa-
tive does not advocate measures that
are Tor the good Of the country. Mr..
huhn, from this county, opposed and
voted against the appropriation that
was made for the State Industrial
University; and also against the ap-
preparation for the school at Pine
Bluff. The illiteracy of the state is
glarlng now, on the census books of
United States to the ehagrin and
shame Of the proud people of Arkan
sas' The proportional illiteracy of
our state is a topic for conversation
IN many public places. With all
these things staring us in the face,
and then for our representative to
vote against every measure that is to
facilitate education is thing of dis
tress' We suppose Mr.. Kuhn viii
justify his course, by saying that he
pledged himself on the stump to
vote against all appropriations" !"
lie should not have made any such
silly pledges, and when he did make
them the people should not have
voted for him. We want to support
some man for Office who has the
nerve to take the constitution for his
platform, and who also has the man
mood and manliness. to run without
making any pledges, Such a man
VIII have our hearty support.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

DR.. A. ID. THOMAS, of Morrilton,
has invented a cotton elevator. 1t is
q machine to remove cotton from
wagons and place it in the gin house,
and is said to be great labor saw
ing institution. a number of promi-
nent gin owners have tested its work
ing, and all have made arrangements
to have the elevator attached to their
gin houses. Arkansas will soon be
up with any state in the Union in
her industries and manufactures.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

LAST week was the fighting week
of the legislature. Senators Bobo
and Wainright pretended to be anx-
ious on the subject but the civil
senator, would not agree to it. We
would like to move an amendment to
the difficulty and then table the mo-
ton and give the belligerents time to
cool, and reflect. They would GER
tainly be ashamed of their silly ac-
tions.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

THE legislature has extended the
nresent session 2S days in order to
finish up the necessary business of
the session. If they will pass rev.
enue bill, and do nothing more than
what is essential we will be satisfied.
We do not want too much legislation
unless we can get better quality
than any we have had yet. Give
some of the old fashion kind and
then quit before you spoil it.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15
PRICE FIVE CENTS. "a

The bill to prevent inter-marriage
between the whites and blacks was
passed.
The remainder of the day was
wasted in wrangling.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15
Approved March 8, 1888.
An act to be entitled an act for the
better quleting of titles.

An act to be entitled an act for the
better quieting of Titles.
Be it enacted by the general as
semhy of the state Of Arkansas:
Section |. That if any person be-
lieving himself to be the owner,
either in law or equity. under color
of title has peaceably improved, or
shall peaceably improve any land,
which upon judicial investigation
shall be decided to belong to anoth-
er, the value of the improvement
made as aforesaid and the amount OF
all taxes which may have been paid
on said land by such person, and
those under whom he claims shall
be paid by the successful party, tc
such occupant, or the person under
whom, or from whom he entered and
holds, before the court rendering
judgment in such proceeding shall
cause possession to be delivered to
such successful party.
Sec. 2. That the court or party
trying such cause shall assess tho
value of such improvements in the
same action in which the title tt
said lands is aeiudicated; and OF
such trial the damages sustained BY
the owner of the lands from waste
and such mesne profits as may b,
allowed by law, shall also be assess
ed, and if the value of the improve
ments made by the occupant and th,
taxes paid as aforesaid shall excee,
the amount of said damages ant
mesne profits combined, the cour
shall enter an order as a part of tn
final judgment providing that n,
writ shall issue for the possession
Of the lands in favor of the successful
party until payment has been mad
TO such occupant Of the balance du
him for such improvements and th
taxes paid; and such amount sha
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

The Society for the suppression Of
Blasphemous Literature have con-
ceived the idea of suppressing the
circulation Of the works of Huxley,
Tyndall, Herbert Spencer, John
Morley and =. Stuart Mill. The So
ciety is now preparing cases against
these gentlemen to BE tried in the
courts. If these cases cannot be
substantiated they will prove the
greatest advertisements these liter
ary works ever had.
This is q day of progress in every
respect. One of the Oldest churches
in the world is now agltating revis-
ion of its creed, thing that could
not have been talked of with impun-
ity twenty years ago. In fifty years
from now all these discussions about
creeds and baptisms will be thing
of the past.
One day last week Sheriff Dixon
shot and killed man by the name
of Johnson in the court room at Tex
arkana. The court was trying rel
alive Of johnson and it seems that
there were fears of proceedings that
would disturb the cause of the trial.
The feud was the result of a gam
bling hell, and because the sheriff
wanted to perform his official duty
there was opposition to him. Sic
samner
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15
Laws.
Acts Passed by the Twenty
Fourth General Assembly.

OuAkh 0OnOA NA A AcSSAADAJs
ACT LvIn.
An act to be entitled an act to pun.
ish Justices 8: the peace compos-
ing the levying court in each coun
ty in the state for misfeassnce in
office.
Be It enacted by the general as
sembly Of the state of Arkansas:
Section /. II any justice Of the
peace in this state fails to attend the
levying court of their county for the
purpose of leyying the taxes and
making appropriations for the ex-
penses Of the county shall be deemed
guilty of misfeasance In Office, and
on indictment and conviction in the
circuit court shall be fined in any
sum not less than ten ($10) nor more
than one hundred ($100) dollars.
Provided, nothing in this section
shall apply to justices having legal
or reasonable excuse.
Be it further enacted: Sec. 2. All
acts and parts OF acts in conflict with
this be and they are hereby repealed,
this act take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved March 6, 1883.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

the question is where it does not
need discussion. We publish Mr..
Fielder's letter and trust that all the
papers who printed our article will
copy the letter.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15
Henry 8. Miner, Editor.
NINTH YEAR.---NO. 8,

The Pope county Reflector has
made a wonderful improvement in
IFS mechanical work. Its appearance
has been enhanced ten-fold by its
Improvement, and if it will just tone
nm a little in its presentation of news,
we will be proud to note the fact.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-03-15

Milt Lester, the people of western
Arkansas extend their heartfelt sym
pathies. The prompt action of the
governor in offering the largest re-
ward the law allows, in addition to
the $4,000 offered by the railway com
pany, is meeting with the hearty ap-
proval and endorsement of all good
citizens.