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The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
SALUTATOkY.
". L. MORRIS.

Having been very earnestly solic- ited by the publishers, and counsel led by friends, and urged by circum- stances, and these touched hy the flames of ambition, we have decided to take charge of the editorial col umns of the DEMOCRAT. In doing so we are aware of the great and pecu- liar responsibility we assume, and the onerous duties that will devolve upon us as editor. There are respons- ibilities and duties in every calling, and these responsibilities must not be shirked, and these duties must be performed. In the discharge of our duties we will ever maintain the strictest regard for truth. President Garfield, in lecture to some young men, once said: "It is perileus to tell the truth, but 1t is more peril ous to know the truth and not tell it." We will tell the truth then, if by doing so we antagonize the prin- ciples of others. We shall attack fraud and oppose monopolies and unjust schemes, without the "fear of punishment or the hope of reward"
 The design of the publishers of the DEMOCRAT is to make it the peo- ple's paper, and we want to carry out that design; and in order to do that, the greater part of the paper must be devoted to local interests. As we depend upon the farmer for the necessaries of life, we want to give him, and the agricultural re- sources of the country, special atten- tion. The politics of the paper are already established.
 With these cursory statements, as sort of platform, we begin our work. Respectfully,
 HENRY B. MILNER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
Henry B. MiIner, Editor.
A FEW WORDS.

In retiring from the editorial man agement of the DEMOCRAT, take this opportunity of returning my pro found thanks to all the friends and patrons of the paper for the many marks of consideration they have shown me. To the farmer, 1 tender thanks; to the merchant, thanks; to the professional men, thanks; to the mechanics and all working men, thanks; to the ladies, thanks; to the boys and girls, God bless them thanks; to the brethren of the press in Arkansas, thanks. With the wish that one and all may enjoy the full est measure of health, happiness and prosperity in the future, l am
 Yours truly,
 w. l.. MORRIS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
Ordinance.
Be it ordained by the town council of
 the incorporated town of RussellvilIe,

De lb ordained Dy the toWn council Of
 the incorporated town of Russellville,
 Arkansas.
 That James Potts, the person who surveyed and made plat of the town of Russellville, by order of the council, be, and is hereby instructed to change the plat made by him az follows:
 That all the lot or parcel of ground lying east of a line in direct eontinua- tion of the eastern boundary of Tor renee street, and south of the section lIne, between sections and g, in town ship &, north of range 20 west, and west of Oak Street, and north of Main street, be laid off and designated on said plat as seperate block and designated as Fractional Block P, the same as said parcel of ground is designated in the original plat of J. NJ. Shnn's addition to the town of Russellville.
 Be it further ordained, That Tor renee street be extended northward on north of Man street to the above named section line, just as it Is shown in the original plat. and that said surveyor be ordered to make said change in the said plat made by him to show said street.
 Be it further ordained, That this ordinance be in force from and after it's publication.
 Passed Jan. 18th, 1883.
 ATTEST J. E. RICHARDS, B. F. LOBE, Recorder. Mayor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
MONEY.
for Obtaining It By
 the Masses--TO the Leg


 Money in the east and some places in the west is seeking investment, but 1t is hard for man of small means, farmers for instance, who have plenty to mortgage to get even small amounts.
 One reason that it is so is the fact that if man loans on mortgages on real estate, the party borrowing can have the property appraised, and then. unless 1t sells for two-thirds of it's appraised value the loaner can not get the money when he wants 1t. According to the construction of the law man cannot, in borrowing, le- gally waive the appraisement. Let the law be amended SO thnt the bor- rower can waive that right n the mortgage, then parties out of the state will loan money in it, and not much without that can be done.--Ft. Smith Elevator.
 There are no reasons why the south should not be up Tn the scale ofindustry and commerce with the north. It is strange too, that legis- lators cannot see, that every act of legislation, that prevents the ingress of capital, commerce, and industry, prevents also their prosperity as al- ready established in the state. If we have not these large sums of non- ey seeking investment, let us ar range by one common law, 80 that we can obtain them. We want by every equitable means, to encourage the manufacturing interest of the country in which we live.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
NINTH YEAR.---NO. |.

to fill it full to every border. If he do this unflinchingly, and has any ability,he will please the majority of his constituents, and leave behind him foot prints in the sands of time" If our governo, wants to succeed as public. servant; if he wants to do good for his country; if he wants to elevate the standard of a public career; if he wants to offici- ate in such a way that his deeds will advance civilization and promote the best interests of the country gener- ally, let him find the limits of his sphere, and then it will only remain for him to fill it. This is the only road to prominence, and if followed, prominence will be attained.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
An Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the town council of
 the incorporated town of Russellville,
 Arkansas.
 That David street, in Luker's addi- tion be extended eastward until the same intcrsects with the west end of David street in J. NJ. Shinn's addition to the town so that both streets will form one street.
 Be it further ordained, also, That Cherry street fin Russell's addition be extended southwesterly in straight line until the same intersects with said David street as above extended.
 Be it also, further ordained, That Long street in Luker's addition be ex- tended northwards until the same in- tersects with said David street.
 Be it also, further ordained, That the corner lying northeast of the intersec- tion of Cherry and David streets be numbered as Fractional Block 26, in Luker's addition, and that lots 3, 4, 5 and $ in Block O., Luker's addition, be extended on eastward to Long street.
 That the north part of Block 4, in Luker's addition, be laid of into lots the usual size and numbered as they are in the original plat.
 Thst all that parcel ot ground lying north of David and east of Cherry ms said streets are above extended and south of the section line between sec tions and Sand east of Block 10 Lu- ker's addition be numbered Block 5 and divided Into lots of usual size.
 Be 1t also, further ordained, That Ja les Potts. the surveyor and maker of the Plat of tho town be ordered to make the change In said Plat to cen- form with the aDove ordinance.
 Be it also, furthef ordained, That this ordinance he in force from and af- ter it's publication.
 Passed January 10th, 1883.
 J. F. RIcHARps, A rrEsT Mayor, B. F. .IQgE RecordeP
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

THE burden of the cotton crop is sold, and the money spent. The farmers are beginning to cast about in their minds what course to pursue the present year, and doubtless every one intends to plant as much cotton as he can cultivate. The only way to farm successfully on small scale, is to diversity the crop. Make the farm produce everything that is con- sumed by the family, except sugar and coffee, Raise your own sweet potatoes, and enough to feed some to the hogs. Raise a surplus of irish potatoes, and sell few dollars worth. Do not buy any corn, let somebody else do that, and you sell it to him. Sell few chickens, and few eggs, and few hogs, and little butter. Don't try to make so much money, but try harder to make living, and if you do not succeed, we will not give you any more advice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

AN OLD gentleman by the name of Merit, in Scott county, Ark, k.,whilt removing some household furniture from wagon, fell and broke his own neck. Sad affair.
 TIE Paris Express has again changed hands. The present editors and publishers, Messrs. Sadler d Hampton seid out good, sensible salutatory. We wish them abundant success.
 Eureka claims to be enjoying . great boom. Hundreds of people there from all parts of the world seeking healing balm for diseases. The citizens of the town expect a considerable city there in the future. St. Louis is rivaling Chicago in everything. She has territorial advantage over Chicago, and equal advantages in a financial and trans portation point. Their enterprises are supported with punctilious vigi- lance.
 Chicago is making great efforts to control the grain market of the world. This city has spirit of the most excessive greatness of any city in America. It must be attri- butable to the invigorating atmos- phere that obtains whereabouts.
 Mrs. Langtry is gone, and Wash ington, New York, and Boston soci- ety is collapsed, and the newspapers are discussing her claims. The lIt- tie lady, however, is mad, her friends are talking about 'keyhole observa- tions,' and eaves dropping.
 ABOUT 75 persons were burned to death on the 10th inst, in a burn ing hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A more horrible affair has never oc- cured, that is, in proportion to tue number of sufferers. Lives are lost, and the hearts of the living are bro- ken.
 Nashville is enjoying the halluci- nation of ABscoNDIsM. This is a new idea for the Tennesseans and seems to be very shocking to their keen sensibilities. When a thing gets wrong, it is hard to tell how wrong it will get before it is stopped. Mir. Polk poked off with $400,000 of the states money, left the treasury an empty poke, and then poked his head into the poke held by the U. s. Mar shal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

HEAVY snows prevailed through out the north last week. Trains stopped and travel was delayed.
 Society in Washington is tinct, ured with diplomatic hexibiljty, ii fuctuates as contingencies demand It has the elasticity of a congress mans conscience.
 Little Rock is diverted from tn. even tenor of it's way with the patri otic walk and conversation of Sena tors and Legislators. Patriotism i, decaying art
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
Mayors Proclamation.

Whereas, the license for the sale of whisky in Pope county expired Dec. 3l, 1882, by limitation of law, and fur ther dealing in any vinous or spiritu- ous liquor In this county now being a violation of law. notice is hereby given that all persons found inside the cor porate limits of Russelyille drunk will be arrested and fined as the law directs. During the past year while saloon was In operation at Mill Greek, parties claimed to have purchased liqnor at that place, and have been powerless to enforce law against them. Bat now that no whisky can be legally sold in this county, will strenuonly endeayor to punish all vlolators of the whisky law regardless eff persons or classes.
 Given under my hand this lGth day of January, 1883.
 R, E. RIcHARDs, Mayor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
TIE new editor unfolds tl

TIE new editor unfolds the ex- changes, runs his fingers up through his hair, turns about a great deal, looks very wise and feels very fool ish, wonders why there are so many newspapers and so little news, be- comes very much confused when in troduced to stranger, and finally loses his wits and imagines he is some other man. It is good to be an editor, boys, so you can live all over at once.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
Farmers Improve Your seed.

 The time has come in the history of
 the cotton states when farmers must in- crease the yield of cotton and at the same time lessen the acreage, to en- able them to stand the low prices of i cotton and live, and there is no way
 they can accomplish this so easy as to improve their seed. This. a large | portion of our farmers have not yet done.
 Mir. D. ". Mcclure, of Dardanelle, has introduced into this country, al-s though at considerable expense, the best variety of cotton ever introduced into the cotton states. It ifs large, pro- life and early. The largest cotton known. bolls measuring six inches around and two and three quarters to three inches long. The most prolific cotton known, being long and we'll limbed, fruiting heavily and yielding from one to three pounds of seed cot ton to the stalk under favorable circum- stances, only fifty bolls of this cotton being required te make one pound on an average, and of picked bolls thirty to thirty-fivs bolls making one pound of seed cotton. It will stand drought better than any other cotton, net sub ject to fall out of the boil and waste, IS easy to pick, hands being able on ac- count of size and close proximity of bolls to pick at least one-third more than of any other cotton. All who have tried it pronounce it the best cot ton for our latidude in existence, yield ing double that of our ordinary varie- ties. It is of very long white and fine staple, commanding higher prices in the maI ket than any other except the Sea Island. and will pay those who cul- tivate it from fifty to enc hundred per cent. profit over any of our common va- rieties.
 This variety of cotton is known as the Ozier Long Staple Silk Cotton, and MT. McGuire will canvass this vicinity in about ten days for the sale of this seed. He has but a limited supply and the first to come will be the first serv- ed ',
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18


 SOME of the very generous sena- tors offered a resolution to the effect that the state furnish each member of the senate and house 20 daily papers and 20 cents postage to pay for the transportation of these papers to their constituents. Is there any constitutional authority for such outrageous procedure? Is there any honesty, probity, or justice in such a squander of the public fundsp Does one drop ot patriotic blood trace the veins of man who, wan tonly devotes the funds of the state to his own selfish aggrandizement? We trow not. These senators and representatives are sent up to the Capitol of the State by the common people to enact such laws as shall protect the common rights of the people, reduce taxation, advance civ ilization, encourage commerce and industry, and instill the principles of honesty and justice into the hearts and minds of the people. They go to the Capitol with the sound of economy buzing in their ears, and as soon as they reach those halls, which aught to be streaming with honesty and justice, they indulge in an unjust extravaganza, and proceed to call for an unjust appropriation of public funds to advance private ends. There are about 125 senators and representatives, and 20 papers each, which was the first call, amounts to 2500 papers, which at $l per month is 5000. Add to thls $500 for postage and we have the handsome sum of $6,500 expended by our leg islature during one sitting to ad- vance private and individual ends. If your constituents want the paper gentlemen, let them pay for it. Do not charge it up to the people at large.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

The postmaster general recently issued an order declaring over 440 marriage, birthday, and cooperative insurance associations fraudulent, and instructed postmasters to with hold money orders and registered letters directed to them. m.-Elevator.
 We have repeatedly and openly declared that great majority, if not all of these cooperative concerns, were in direct violation of the con stitution of society. We are glad the principal of the postal service is waking up to these things. They are not in harmony with the best in terests of the country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
Tie Creek Troubles.

ST. LouIs, January 13.-A dis patch from the Indian Territory says Cherokee, chief of the Creek Indians, again called out the militia to protect the capital against an ap prehended uprising on the part of the Speichee men. United States Agent Tufts has g0, to Ulkomelege, and will insist on Cherokee disband. ing his troops. United States sol. diers have been ordered from Fort Gibson to preserve order,
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18


 CONGRESS is not doing much. The effect produced by the passage of the civil service bill is manifesting itself in all quarters, and the bill continues to elicit vast deal of comment. The practical effect is not manifest and will not be for some time. The tariff is the great and perplexing question of the day. The outward pressure and influence of monopolies are so great that'a poor congress man, with his brain racked and hls life tormented out of him by lobby ists, scarcely knows what course to pursue. "Be sure you are right, boys, and then go ahead"
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
THE Governor elect, James H

THE Governor elect, James H. Berry, was lnaugurated Saturday, 18th inst. Chief Justice English administering the oath of office. We have read his inaugural address, and pronounce it the soundest docu. ment of the kind we have read in many months. Among the sensible, and we'll timed utterances of the ad- dress, appears the following:
 You may expect from the chiei executive cordial cooperation in whatever means you may adopt tending to the improvement and per. lection of our system of free schools the promotion of the states educa- tional facilities, and the fostering oi her institutions of learning.
 It has the true ring, a patriotic yea philanthropic ring, and calls up the doctrine of cooperation, with out which, nothing can be perfected
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
MR. HoAR's, Presidentia

MR. HoAR's, Presidential success ion bill is eliciting considerable com ment, and calling forth some fine speeches. among the best of which was made by senator Garland, of Ar kansas. The bill looks to the re- moval of a long felt difficulty, and to the establishment of a precedent, that will relieve the government of much anxiety. There are some se- rious objections to the bill winch cannot be removed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

Gov. CHURCHILL presented his mes sage to the representatives while in joint session. There is nothing remarkable or startling in it. It is simply sound, compact document, and discusses plainly the general in- terests of the state government. If his statements can be verified, that will be sufficient. We want the world to know that there is strict regard for honor'in Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
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 NOTICE.
U. s. LAND OFFICE, Dardanel

U. s. LAND OFFICE, Dardanele, Ark.
 Jan. 15. 1883, Complaint having been entered at this ofllec by A. l.. Brown against B. F. Coleman for abandoning his homestead entry No. 9S64 da- ted Apr. f4th. 1871, upon the ek of sex sec. (. township north range 19 w., in Pope Co.,, Ark, with view to the cancellation uf said to appear at this office on the 20th day of Feb. 1888. at lO o'clock &. m., to respond and furnish testimony concerning such alleged abandon donment. T. NJ. GIBSON, Register ZENOS l.. WISE, Receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
SEVERAL senators in the orga

SEVERAL senators in the organiza- ton of the senate made very invidi- ous insinations against newspapers generally, and such as are suscepti- ble of unfattering construction. They state that correct reports of the proceeding cannot be had from newspapers, and some of them pro pose to exclude newspaper reporters durings the sittings of the senate Whether this charge is just or unjust we are not in the field to say now, but will contend that it ought to be unjust and exceeding fragrant from the very nature of the case. Every editor should guard his col ums so scrupulously, that it would simply be a matter of impossibility for the least shadow of untrnth to intrude where the sanctity of truth has the sole right to reign. The ut terances of editors of papers assist in developing the..resources ofa coun-
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
EVERYBODY wants to advise all tn

EVERYBODY wants to advise all the
 public men, and just now all our newspapers are marking out a course
 for the Governor elect. The best thing he can do for the state, is keep a cool head, survey the field himself, take in the situation, ascertain the wants of the state, and proceed to adopt and carry out such measures as are for general good, and assist somewhat in developing the resour. ces of the country; but there are lew men who fill the sphere they occupy i; comparatively few men know the limits of their sphere. The first thing for public man to do, as we consider, IS, if possible, to become conscious of the extent of the sphere he is called on to fill, and when this is done, go to work with all the ca. pacities and energies of his nature,
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

WE want real live, energetic, ob- serving correspondent in every town ship in the county; one who will give us the general news of his locality, both agricultural and social. It will be in the interest of your com munity to do so, and it will assist us in our earnest efforts to build up a first class country paper, one adapt ed to the wants of the people. And it will bring the town and country together and enable us to trace the golden thread of common brother hood, and show that we are all sons of toll, and are in large measure dependent upon each other. We want our paper to represent the in terest of the whole country-that is to the extent of it's circulation--and our earnest efforts shall be to so con duct the DEMOCRAT that It will be of special interest to town and country, farmer and professional, mechanic and merchant. Write up the news of your localitys you understand it better than we do. This is grand country of ours, winch only needs development, and we want every man in it to take part in the cause of it's development, so that he may feel in the outcome that he has been of some importance in the progress of his country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
TUESDAY at l2 o'clock the Senat,

TUESDAY at l2 o'clock the Senate and House assembled in joint ses- sion to cast their vote for Senator Garland. His reelection to the Uni ted States Senate is complimentary to the State as we'll as complimentary to MT. Garland.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

try, in extending the borders of civ
 ilization, in shaping and embelish- ing the literature of nation, in
 moulding the destiny of governments, and in leading and crystalizing the thought of people. Truth is what
 we want, and perfectly reliable press. Make the statements of every paper impeachable.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18
TIE Charleston v,nd;oa.ona....

TIE Charleston Vlndicator comes out in 8 new dress. We never saw the old dress, but the new dress fits the fittle fellow nicely, and we hope he will live long, and wear his new dress with honor, and vindicate the rights of the people with dignity and satisfaction.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-18

Jeff Davis gave sl00 toward a monument for Albert Sidney John. son.