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The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
ADDITIONAL Local INTEL | lGEncE.
Picnic Grounds /.


The Committee G. picnic grounds
met, If the call Of The chairman, at
town ball, June 4th, 1883, at : o'clock
d. m.
The following orders were repre-
sented, J. wit Russellville Chapter,
No. TG 4. Al. MI. G. Taylor. Rus
sellville Lodge No. 274, +. Il A. NJ,
Eastern Star Chapter. Odd Fellows
Lodge, Knights Of Honor, Curlber-
lard Presbyterian Sunday School,
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School,
Baptist Sunday School, Methodist
Episcopal sunday School South,
Christian Sunday School.
The committee was called to or
der by the chairman, W NJ. Peeler.
The secretary being absent w M.
Oates was elected secretary pre- taes,,,.
The chairman stated SIC object of
the messstt;:isg to be the propriety Of
changing the picnic ground and
any other business that may legitl-
maJely come before the committee.
On motion the committee decided
to hold the picnic in the grove east
Of Melrose Cotton Mill and near the
railroad.
A motion was made and carried to
engage a wagon and team to haul
water for the occasion.
A molten to furnish 800 pounds
Of ice, carried
On motion the chairman and H.
j.. White were appointed a commit
tee to procure barrels in which %
haul water for the occasion.
Mr. ii. r. White, on motion, was
elected treasurer of this committee,
and financial committee arc request.
ed TO turn over to Alr. White, funds
sufficient to defray the expense in
Cured by this committee.
The committee decided to erecs
half dozen swings for the benefit
cf the children.
in motion Messrs. Peeler and
White we're appointed committee
to procure lumber and erect q stand
for speakers.
The committee on motion adjourn
| ed to meet on next Monday evening
at s O'Clock, ,. m.
w. NJ. PEELER, Chm.
!, W. NJ. OATES, Sec'y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07

contesting were the following couples
Mr.. II Z. Erwin and Miss Lilly
Settle. Nr. A n. Hosl1ns and Mrs.
Nellie w. Hill, Mr.. w. r. Duran
and Miss Rose Patterson, Mr. j. ".
Robinson and Miss Lee Settle. Mr..
Charley York and Miss Emma How
ell, Mr.. Dave Bonds and Miss Kate
Settle. Mr. VIII Pruitt and Miss
Kate T'rammell, Mr.. Fred Pruitt and
Miss Myra Doggett, Mr.. Horace Da-
Gus and Miss Matte Battenseld
The Kussellville cornet band was
in attendance and made music for
the occasion. A handsomer set Of
couples we suppose would be hard 70
parade. The rosebuds and flowers,
the manhood and prime Of Russell
vile, varying in size from the slen-
der and athletic Harry Erwin, and
the broader Mr.. Hoskins down to the
..,ouncing bovish Master Horace Da-
Gus. and from the shapely figure Of
Mrs. Hill, to the solid little Matte
Battenfeld, who on account Of her
size had tho mp thy Of the house
with her. Inc skating lasted o
carter of an hour, when the judges
rendered their verdict, awarding the
prize to Miss Myra Doggett, who can
now boast of the finest skates as well
as the champion SIX ter of Russell
vile.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
TAN SCISSORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that viii attend
each township in Pope county. Ark, for tho
purpose Of assessing the real and personal
property for the year 1SS3 and the per capita
tax of such ms are liable to pay the same, a
the following times and places, to-wit
Griffin. at Appleton Friday and Saturday,
june and D.
Gala Csect, n, Potts Station, Monday AMI
Tuesday. june IL and -.
Holly Bend, at precinct, Wednesday and
Thursday, June ID aud IA
Gala Rock, at schoCi-house near Charley
Campbeil's FRIDAY, June 10,
Gala Rock, at Bells Chapel, Saturday, June
ii.
Lee township, Al Precinct, Monday and Tues
day, June is and 10.
Wilson township, at atkins, We'd Thurs
Fri. Sat. June %, u, % and ~
Gum Log township, At Precinct, Monday and
Tuesday, June % and 26
Illinois township, at Norristown, until ~
o'clock Wednesday June a.
Illinois, nj Ru-sellyillc, Thurs. Fri. and sat.
June Is 20 and 30.
Dover township at Dover Mon. Tues. Wedncs.
day July and 4.
All persons are requested TO meet me ut one
of the above named places and those that have
land please bring Your last tax receipts
a. II. ROBINSON,
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
"BIBLE SOCIETIES. /"

In the Evangel Of last week, ap
peared an article under the above
tile, ii which tbe American jsinie
Society is gravelY charged with
fraudulent. unjust proceedings. The
writer urges in emphatic terms. his
baptist brethren not to give any
money to the support Of the Amerl-
can Bible Society, giving as his
reason for this. the fact that the so
ciety refused 70 assist in the publ.
cation ard circulation Of the Bur
Toese Bible translated by Mr. Judson
He says the american Bible Society
IS not worthy Of the Baptists patron
age. This time honored Society has
done more for the spread Of the Cos
pei. the distribution # The "pure
word Of God" among the poor, and
the people Of the whole world, than
all the churches together. Admit.
ting that it has violated its pledges
and vows-yet we do not believe it,
is that any reason why we should
withhold our money and influence
from the circulation of the Bible?
What we want is the general distri-
button Of the word of God, without
note or comment" and to that end
the executive committee of the Rus
sellyille Auxiliary Society, has Sc
cured the services of Re Crowder
Moseley, who has been in the field
one month and has done work. 1t
is not question Of patronage, but
the question is, as to whether we
will assist in circulating the Bible.
Now, as it makes no difference who
publish the Bibles furnished, we
make this proposition. If the Amer
lean Bible Society is not worthy of
your patronage, and you want to as
sist in the circulation of the Bible,
purchase your Bibles from any other
publishing house you desire, and
furnish them to this committee and
let them be circulated while the work
is going ON. This will test the mat
ter
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07

With this issue, the DEMOCRAT
passes under the direct control of
the Russellville Printing and Pub
fishing association, and, for the pres
ent, will be supervised by the secre-
tary, j. f. Munday, with Col. w. L.
Morris as Business Manager. After
shaking the hand of Mr.. Miner, its
former editor, in warm grasp for
his faithful discharge of duties, the
DEMOCRAT reaches it's right hand out
for hearty shake with just as many
of our good citizens as we possibly
can reach. 1t has solid reasons TO
expect a reciprocal greeting from
them.
On the night of the 18th day OF
January, 1875, now nearly eight and
a half years ago. the DEMOCRAT was
established on its present solid
foundation. From that day to this,
it has never ceased its efforts. to
build up and foster the interests Of
our common country. II breathes
the very air Of progress and enter
prise. To everything that tends to
emulate and build up, it has always
given its hand, and cried swell done"
1t feels and has always felt that it
lives in the best climate-in the best
country and among the best people
in this broad land-that its mission
is to a people not unworthy of its
very best work, and we confess to a
pride and ambition to prove our
selves entirely worthy--as has al
ways been the case-of the patron
age we may receive. We hail our
friends from all sections, of any sex,
age or cline, color or condition, with
hearty good will, and hand for
any fate. We bespcak kind word
and an effort from you in assisting
us in working out an honorable fu-
ture for the DEMOCRAT.
And now with an awkward feeling
of responsibility, but with our most
graceful bow to the Press fraternity
and to the public generally, the new
management shoves these prelimina-
ries aside, and settles down TO bus.
mess.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
STATE NEWS.

Log Cabin The distilery OF Frau
enthal " Allinder will be closed down
next week for the summer.
Osceola Times: Beef cattle were
never known TO command better
prices than at present, and general
boom in the cattle raising industry
is the result. 1t beats cotton rails
ing all to pieces. Capital invested
doubles itself eve three years.
Gazette Governor Berry left yes
terday for Fayetteville, where he
will attend the commencement exer-
cises OF the college at Fayetteville.
Dir. j. NJ. Colburn has returned
from his Mexican tour, half baked
and full of mosquito bites, but new
ertheless in good spirits and health.
Gazette: The graduating exercises
of the Arkansas Female college will
take place at the opera house next
Wednesday night, commencing at s
o'clock. The Alumne will hold their
regular meeting at the college parlor
Thursday forenoon, at 10 O'clock.
The friends of the college are cordi-
ally invited. A public reception
viii be given at the college by the
pupils of institution. June, It'll
5 o'clock p. m.
Arkansas Beacon: The recent
election IN Virginia, for county Off
GERS, resulted in heavy Democratic
gains, indicating that the proud old
commonwealth is getting tired Of
Malone bossism, and is returning
to its first love. The Richmond
State says owe have swept the
state from end to end. The democ-
racy is everywhere triumphant
Each hour the news grows better
and better, and every return thai
comes in gives additional proof that
the days Of Malone in Virginia are
numbered and that che reign Of boss
ISM has passed away forever. Let
US rejoice"
Log Cabin The { rner stone Of
the new Methodist church south was
laid last Monday afternoon with ap-
propriate services by Rev. } Z. Hall.
A copy Of the bible. hymn book, dis
cipline and other church literature
were deposited beneath the corner
stone This new church viii be 33x
SO feet and when completed will be
an ornament to our city. II is locat
cd north Of the public school house
on a lot donated by Col a. 2, Rob
inson who also prepared the design
for the building Christian Lott
has the contract for building and
the work will be pushed rapidly to
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
yALADICToRY.

On account Of multitude Of du
lies and a pressure Of circumstances,
/ am forced to retire from the edito-
rial management Of the Russellvilic
DEMocasr IN retiring, however, ]
DO not lay down my pen TO rust and
corrode, but shall be heard from reg
ularly, as it is deemed proper. re-
tire because | cannot devote as much
time to the paper as is necessary.
With many thanks to the stock
holders for their respect to me, and
estimation of my abilities, and as
many wishes for the prosperity Of
the DEMOCRAT, and the success OF
the new editor, | am, most respect
fully,
HENRY b. MINER.
Russellville, June Z, 1888.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
DUDE.

The first thing we struck in our
editorial experience after we eleyat-
ed ourself to the stool was the
dude" We snatched the diction-
airy at once and looked for dude.
We found it not, but found Ounce
and dupe, and wondered if these
were SYNONYMS. A few of the Latter
we have met in times past, but if
we ever saw the former we don't
know il.
We hand this over to our friend Of
the d ardanelle Post to enlighten us,
or perhaps, and we think the idea a
good one, we had better set our
friend "Ville" after this word and
let him run it down as he did the
word poppy cock in the Gazette
of the 3rd inst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07


THERE are some queer happenings
in politics that might be Justly
termed political freaks" just now
we have an instance of one of these
freaks from the state of Virginia.
The democrats aud republicans OF
that state becoming tired of NOSE
pulling" formed n sort of coalition
and broke the iron chain by which
they have bee by the notorious
Malone. Pee in free country
will not always succumb to the lead
ership Of egotistic party bosses.
This coalition against Malone, how
ever, has accomplished more than
seems TO have been anticipated by
the Malone party. Ii has wrought
q democratic success, and demo
cratic predominancy, in that state,
that will be felt in the next presi-
Dental election. IL seems that the
two parties have begun 10 dig the
political grave Of Boss Malone
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
The Picnic soornsl.

The Masonic Grand Lodge, West
ern Star and Magnolia Subordinate
Masonic Lodges of Little Rock, have
be j heard from and will be here.
The two latter, it is understood, will
have public installation Of their
officers. All of. our state officials
will be invited by our Mayor. The
members Of our supreme court are
expected, and we have he.rd it sug-
gested that piece of ordinance be
brought up to initiate the occasion
with a laundering boom adequate to
the occasion.
Col. Hartman, kindly promises his
assistance in furnishing transporta-
ton. Let everybody listen to the
Invitation in this Issue Of the DEM
ocRAT, and help swell the crowd and
chorus on that occasion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
The Hon. c. r. Breckenrid &c wi

The Hon. G. r. Breckenrid &c will
deliver the annual address before
the Alumni Association Of the Wash
ineton and Lee University, ON Tues
day June 26th. Bishop Wilson, OF
Baltimore, will deliver the baccalau-
reate sermon on Sunday, June 24th.
--Batesville Guard
The noble son of rable sire. Ar
kansas may well feel proud Of such
a representative as our distinguish
ed congressman-at-large, and we feel
that it is Just recognition of his
merits to be called to so high a duty
as the deliverance of an annual ads
dress by so famous an institution as
the Washington and Lee University.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07

prise and all our sens should take
In .erest in itand give it financial aid
as that IN the md most needed iust
Mt present.
Gazette: There is considerable IN
qusry Is 20 why the suit against
ex Treasurer r. D Churchill, was
brought In elianccry instead Of cir.
cult court. The reason IS, as near
is we can ascertain, because Il IN
volves al Investigation Of his &C.
counts, and matters Of account arc
and have always been the subject of
chaacesy Jurisdiction. The attor-
neye fcr the state are Hon G. b.
Moore, The attorney general, and
Col. j III. Moore.
Gazette s. Ii. Nowlin, secretary
Of the Louisville commission, who
returned Yesterday from trip
through Northwest Arkansas, reports
great interest in the matter. A mass
meeting was held in Ozark Monday,
addressed by Mr.. Nowlin, and FIVE
other committees we're appointed in
The same county Of Frapklin. The
people ID Fort Smith are working
hard for the exposition and four
other committees have been appoint
ed in Sebastian county. One of
them promises a lump Of coal weigh
ing 1000 pounds from vein seven
feet thick.
a horrible catastrophe occurred
on the great Brooklyn bridge on
Wednesday. The foot passengers,
numbering hundreds, going each
way, became wedged and iammed
together near the New York end of
the bridge, and were unable to move
in either direction. q panic ensued,
and numbers Of people were tram
pied upon, causing the death o. a
dozen or more, and the wonnding of
twice that number. The jam lasted
over an hour before it could be re-
iieved.
L. X. Democrat: In an interview
with Cincinnati Enquirer reporter
Dorsey expressed the opinion that
the democrats would most likely
elect the next president and that he
will be an OHIO MANN case the
democrats elect the next governor Of
Ohio. Speaking of Ex Senator Thur
man, he said II think that next to
Ex-senator Conkling, Thurman was
the strongest man, prominently, in
that body. ! think he could be
elected president the United
States, and won IKE a grand
president" Do e, may h.
failed consideral tate, hut wit.
ont doubt his d is as clear as
ever
0sceola Times: The little Blind
Tiger, which, during the sitting OF
The circuit court was hid away out
Of sight, hes 81 denly deyerpcd
into full grown linal. Eighteen
three gallon and four one gallon
jugs, call OF "millS," were brought
ap on the Dean Adams last Tuesday
to feed it with. Though such ami
mails are prohibited, and it is in d.
rect violation Of the law TO rear and
make pets Of these animals, yet we
find men officers, sworn to execute
the laws, openly and de6antly violat-
ing It, For shame. Citizens Of Os-
ceola, have you so far backslided and
forgotten all your good resolutions;
have you become tired Of seeing
Jour neighbors sober, happy and
contentcd, and long to see the little
he'll that used SO frequently be en-
acted Oh our streets, that you must
need allow this monster evil TO crawl
like viper in your midst to lure
your sons and friends and husbands
from the paths OF sobrietyi
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
ApaiINTsTRAToR,s SALE.

Notice Is herehy GIVEN that I. as admilistia-
cor OF Wm. Brooks, deceased, VIII ON the prem
Ises Of said deceased. between the hours Of ju-
dicial sale on the 9th day OF June. 1888 ddor
fer saa q the hi .lest AID beat DID ~ the rcr-
sonal property belonging To said estate, con-
ssting of horse. Jack and ienney cattle,
sheep, steam engine, gin stands, spring
wagon, farming utensils, corn and other
things too numerous too mention. Terms
all Sims undcr 500 cash. a II sums Of $500 OF
over on credit OF i've months Notes with ap-
proved security required Of Purchaser
j. II. BEOOkS.
This May It'll, 1852 Ajni'r VIM Brooks.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
The Skating Rink.

There was Il crowded house at
Ltlker, Settle 4 Cos, skating rink
on last Friday night, to witness the
skating for the prize which had been
offered BY the proprietors to the one
who should be pronounced the cham
pion. The prize was a handsome
pair of $40 nickle plated skates, and
you may depend, were eagerly sought
after BY the parties contestant. The
judges on the occasion were Mcssrs
j NJ. Haney, Carr. G G, Luker,
DR.. j. X Periman, A I Davis, and
DR., Ino. IIill,of Atkins. The parties
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
Special Notice to Teachers.

All teachers who contemplate at
tending the Arkansas State Teach
ers' Association, to be held at Little
Rock June 27-29, are requested to
notify me at once, naming their
routes and the stations from which
they will start, so that such reduced
rates as are possible may be secured
for each. j. +. HOWELL, Sec,
Arkadelphla, AK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
SENATOR'S Bavard and McDo

SENATORS Bayard and Mcdonald,
have written letters to the New York
World. in which they give deliver
ance on the all-perplexing tariff cues
tion. These gentlemen are stauneh
democrats, and men of long expert
ence, and extensive views, and their
utterances on this problem viii go
TO help make up the platform Of their
party. They both admit chat the
tariff is an important issue and will
have to be met fairly and squarely,
and treated as an issue Of great com
plication. The democratic party
can no longer ignore this question,
but il must meet it as an important
ingredient in the philosophy of our
government. Senators Bayard and
Mcdonald see this, and are prepar-
ing themselves accordingly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT DARpAaELLE, ARK, !
Nav 2, 1888.

LAND OFFICE At DARpANELLR, ARK,I
May 2, 1888. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has led notice OF his intention
to make linal proof ID support Of his claim, an ct
that said proof will be made before the County
Judge OF Pope county al Dover, ARK. on JUNG
IL, 1883, viz:
Christiana Massey. homestead entry No.
13,105 for the northeasl = northeast x section
!, township s, north rnnre q west.
He names the following pitncases 80 prove
his 60. tihuoiis residence upon, and cultivation
Of. said land, to-wit:
Gustava MullaT. NJ " Pless, Harris Burton
and n j Nordiii, all Of Berlin, Ark.
=. n. GlBSOs. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
We would have made more ma

I've would have made more mon
ey out Of the publication of the de.
linquent tax list, it we had lived in
some other counties Of the state that
we could mention than we did. But
the amount we did make indicates
a larger delinquent tax list in Pope
county than we like 20 see.
Misses Mary Thurmond, and Etter
Murray, Of Ripley, Miss, was in
town this week, the guests of their
cousin, Mrs. II, 4. White.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07

Miss Mamie Mitchell and Mamie
Brashear, two of Little Rocks fair
daughters, have brought honor ON
their native city and gladdened the
hearts of their parents and friends
by carrying of the honors of the in
stitutions at which they graduated
recently. Miss Mamie Mitchell was
Valedietorian at Fairfax Hall Sem
mary, Winchester, Va, and Miss
Mamie Brashear was Salutatorian
for Southern Kentucky Institute
Hopkinsville, Ky. The young ladies
will doubtless have the last say ere
long IN another performance where
so many will not be assembled.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07

SOME one asked us some time ago
to publish the changes that were
made in the school law by the last
legislature. On account of other du-
ties we neglected to say anything
about it at the time, and have since
investigated the subject, and found
that there was no change made. The
law stands now Just as it did before
The legislature had bill drawn up
but it failed to pass.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07
ET.FNTsss ass

E8sENi3N 29sss5.
l.ves since Boston ilarb9r was ocN
verscsl into i sea. pot u liberty loy.'
Ing Americans, tie people q the
tinted States have been IA q certain
stas< " obstinate indness. We
want Tie eiastpcnts q oar national
government, ana Of our STATE govern
.nent, to be such SIS viii in their OPP
erations. reduce taxation. Taxation
has always been bug-bcar in the
minds Of a certain class Of people.
In the days Of the prophe6 Nehemiah,
while the temple vas lying prostrate,
cpd the walls Of Jerusalem were in
ruins, and the people were urged to
rebuild. 1t was seen OF once that
the only sure way to d. that was by
4 system Of taxation. Taxation has
caused internal insurrection Taxa
ton has built the grandest colossal
building in the world Taxation has
burdened and enslaved nations Tax
alton has developed the resources of
the country, and advanced the civil
lization of the world Taxation, and
taxation alone has kept up the gov
eminent. and taxation il the only
thing that can sustain this govern
anent. We are anxious TO vote on
every measure that has for its OBJ
.iects the reduction Of our taxes We
legislate on our ! cal-sfuffs, and OIL
our clothes, on tile fabrics from
which our clothes are made, On our
tea and coffee, and sugar, and tobac-
co. And by acts OF legislation, we
prohibit certain classes of literature,
although the freedom Of the press,
and the liberty of speech are consti-
tutionallv guaranteed to every man.
But still we are so obstinateiy blind,
and cowardlv, that when we are
urged to vote for prohibition, we
shrink, and support our weakness
and blindness by saying sit is uncon-
stitutional." IF every voter ii this
state were to vote for absolute prohi-
bition. til, would be q reduction III
this state to the amount of $500, 900.
Many people want to blot out the
tariff. Why? Because It is uncon-
stitutional? win it not be depriving
the manufacturers, and sugar grow
ers of their constitutional rightss
The average man never stops to
think about such things. II Il man
who claims to be a democrat, who
promises to blot out the tariff and
promote absolute free trade, were 10
run for president, every democrat al
mostin this country would vote for
him. But talk about running a pro-
hibition man, and tt ese same men
wonld be against hir We hope the
voters OF this country will open their
eyes, and reduce the expenses of the
state government 100000 by voting
prohibition. There is no other way
to rid the country Of the evil of in
temperance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-06-07

In the N. Il. Church (South) May
3lst, 1883, Mr. w. II. Jones, of
Dover, and Miss Ircna Brearly, of
Russellvillc.
The rite was performed BY Rev.
j. L. Hicks, of Dover The groom
was dressed IN the plain, convention
al black, and the bride was dressed
in cream colored goods, trimmed
Nth satin. She wore white veil
that fell in beautiful waves over her
shoulders, down, and inclined little
to the right. Mr.. Jones is steady,
industrious, worthy young man, and
has made good selection of part
ner for his life companion. We wish
them pathway through life, and
hope their brightest anticipations
may be realized. And mas mis- lot
be that Of the man who said
"she is nine own.
And rs rich in having such d jewel,
As twenty seas, If all their sands were
pearl,
The water nectar, aud she rocks pure gold p