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LaPIata Notes.
Graphic Correspondence.

We have received a much ne edel
rain.
Tie farmers have been very busy
during the last few weeks, planting corn
A great many of them are done plant.
ing at this writing.
LaPlata has some very poor side
walks, consequently a lady received
some slight injuries last week, her foot
going through broken plank. The
plank then closed on her foot holding
her until assistance came.
Mr.. c. Z. Woods has moved on his
farm, rear this place.
The southeastern holiness associa-
ton ha; been in session here recently,
with large attendance.
The Home Press has declared war
against tax dodgers. We hope that it
may be successfully waged.
LaPlata is to have suitable room in
which to hold justice court. 1t has re-
Gently been badly needed and credit
should be given the young men who
have brought this change about, as the
older heads could not see the point.
A Sabbath School was organized on
last Sunday at the Banner school house
in Wilson township. The superinten-
dent and patrons should endeavor to
make it success.
A belled hog is a curiosity OF the
past. but we saw Ole will. bell on re-
Gently.
w. S. Little has finished his spring
delivery of fruit trees. He has made
an immense delivery and gwen gener-
al satisfaction.
We are very sorry to note the death
of our friend Richard Newton OF Will
son township. Adair county, which oc.
cured on the night OF the 4th. He
leaves numerous relatives and friends
to mourn his unumely loss.
Prospecting for coal at this place
goes slowly but surely along as Mr..
Pennel is at the helm and he Under
stands the business, the prospects
for coal are flattering. So says the
professional ..crititics.
Mr.. w. Little has commenced pre-
paration for burning several kiln of
brick at this place the coming season.
Soda water and ice cream has again
made its appearance.
A great many farmers are driving
their cattle of to some small range con-
sequently will have lot Of half starved
cattle next fall. 1t would pay every
farmer better to keep his cattle on a
good pasture.
The creamery is in a manner finish.
ed. Now it remains to be seen wheth-
er they will make it a success.
W. H. Morris is having excellent sue.
cess with his select school at this
place.
There has been several gentlemen
orospe ctlng for farms IN this vicinity
'eceutly. X.
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Of the brave riders natne( Benedict Ar.
nOld) at tho close 50, we'd, we think, to
detract from the effect IN the estimation
Of some.
The next speakers name,J. W. Evans
did not appear on the program tho he
was one Of the chosen represen tatives
of the Philomathean Society. Being
called home by the death Of his mother
the week bafore, he was not expected
to be present, but as he returned before
the contest, consented to speak. This
gentleman IS naturally the most grace
tul speaker that appeared On the stage.
He spoke Love Of Country which was
appreciated. gali,l
The last contestant upon the floor was
|J j. Baughman, Of tho Zetosophian
Society. Tho the hour was growing
late, the audience showed no lack OF in
terest,and if they had, Mr.. Baughmau's
rendering of "Horatius at the Bridge"
was such as would have engaged The
attention in an instant. His gesture
made in representing Hcratius In the
act of drawing the sword from Astur's
head was so fine that many imagined
they could hear the steel grating
against the bones Of tue skull.
This ended the contest, and Prot.
Blanton requested the judges, Rev. Mr..
Kyle, of Mass, W. R McQuoid, of Ed,.
ma, and DR.. Morrow. Of Kirksville, to re-
tire to the office and make the decision.
During their absence Miss Ada Green
wood was requested to speak tor the
entertainment of the audience. She
kindly consented, which rendered the
waiting for the decision pleasant af-
far. Thejudges returned IN about ten
or fifteen minutes and MIR. McQuoid
announced IN a very few words that
the medal had been awarded to Miss
Katie Clark.
The contest taken all in all, was one
of the finest that ever taken place IN the
Normal and we think surpasses any
thing THAT can be given in the state.
The committee on arrangement and
d eoraiion of the Chape! has So immortal
l1ed itself that Prof Blanton thinks Sc
rDusly of having the names put upon
sheep skin, framed and hung in con-
spruouS place in the Normal.
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Ha mans pocket contains fifty Scent
pieces and one 2-cent piece, and he is
in the middle of crowd diving for an
elevated train as though each one had
but moment to live and wanted to die
on the train, he will certainly pull
that 2-cent piece out. Then he will
drop it back, and, in endeavoring tc
fetch up half dime, fish out the 2-cent
piece again. And the only way he ever
gets out the half-dime is to haul out q
handful of coin at Once-PucE.
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kIRKSvILLE MARKETS.

We quore ruling prices up to Thnrs-
day noon.
HOGS-$6 to 6.25.
STEERS-4.5O to $50.
OArS-33 C per bushel.
CORN-But little coming in 80 TO 6Oe
BUTTER-121s to 15c.
EGGS-121s to 15c.
HONEY-121s to 15c.
BACON--Country 1215.
CHICKENS-Per doz. 3 to $50.
APPLES-Per bushel 75c to 1.1O
POTATOES-7O to 75c.
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Sold Out.

Mr.. r. d. Magruder has sold out bis
grocery store to Mr.. Jonas B. Caskey
who will continue the business. Mr.,
Aseruder requests all parties having
unsettled accounts on his book to call
and settle without delay. He will be
found at the old stand.
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Sir VIM. Thomson follows DIR. Thomas
Reid in ascribing to man six senses in
stead of five, namely, the sense of force,
Of heat. of sound, of light, Of taste, and
Of smell.
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p A T D n r s

F.A. Lehman Solicitor Of American and Yor-
eign Patents, washington, ID, c. All oustness
connected with ateuts, whether before The Pafraf
ONCE or the Courts, promptly attended 70. No
ShsrEemsde unless patent - secured. send for
Hcula 4,
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and we are glad to see the boaid has
made them in the proposition, short
ones, payable in annual installments.
-Conkling seems to enjoy the role
of spoilt child. judging from a speech
he made at New York banquet last
week. Ifthere was anything needed
to show that the man has weak and
vain streak in his composition, his con-
tinued growing, and childish pecvish-
ness affords ample evidence. Imagine
Lincoln, Garfield or even Grant sulking
in a corner for years because every.
thing did not 60 just TO suit their
notions. Grant was present at the
same meeting but had too much sense
to make ninny Of himself as his par.
ticular friend and eulogist Roscoe
Conkling did. in ten minutes speech.
Grant may appropriately gu ote the old
saying Defend me from my friends'-
especially, such friends as Roscoe
Conklmg.
We do not believe the statement
made by . correspondent IN in our
temperance column on our eighth page,
that nine tenths Of the clergy are silent
on the temperance question. We do
not believe ono in TENS silent. !
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
The WATER Supply.

Pure water for household use is of the
greatest value. and the utmost care
should be had that il is pure, because
thing impure should be kept at dis
lance from the well, and II should he SO
constructed that no surface water ca
get into il. Where n well can be drive
II is undoubtedly the best, because
nothing can get into it without fltering
through the grounl; 1t is considerably
cheaper, too, than ding wei. In dig
Q NJ well peop g very ofttn make u
m stake in not 90 NJ deep enough II
Is apt 10 be Tho case hat soon as vein
o. water is reached. it is supposed TO be
sufficient. even If il is small, and 81 after
going down FAR enough TO make n little
reserve + il is stoned up and the result
Is that the next summer, perhaps, the
well Is dry. This is very annoying, be-
sides being an expensive io. ! speak
from experience 5y not digging deep
enough the well fails occasionally. and
| cont mplate dr. wing enc near by so
rs TO have, J no e. Il never ling sup
ply. Water il needed n abundance at
the farm buildings. and IL houd Q
prov dad sorehow. either by spg ngs,
well. estcrn. or else brought from q
d stan in apple lhe est timeto d z
well is during segere do ght; and
| .ood vein Is then reached, Ut little
lear N cd be entertained that the sup.
ply w.ll fail. Cisterrs should not be
constructed under lie dwelling. bat ont
door. When making a c'stern 10
sure and make il large emo OH I'M
Doubt div there is water emo gu falls on
The reo OF farm buildings ia the course
Of the year to supply the stock with
driuNnS water. as well as water for all
househ III purposes; and il it is pro erly
filtered. il $ good deal mere whole
,oaie than mach water thar is asad IN
b, iarmer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.


The MichigGn Farmer says that in
England new use has been discovered
for damson pluins. Farmers are plant
ing quite largely, less for pies than for
dyes, it having been ascertained that a
beautiful color can be obtained LON the
ripe fruit.
Orange Pie Crate the r,nds Of two
oranges and squeeze out the juice;
cream quarter of pound of butter, and
add By degrees half pound of sugar,
the yelks OF two eggs well beaten. then
the rind and juice Of the oranges. Beat
the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth,
and mix them lightly with the other in-
gradients. Bake in pie-tins lined with
paste. N y. Tribnae.
To Cure Group: Group, 1t is said,
can be cured in one minute, and the
remedy is simply alum and sugar. The
way to accomplish the deed is to take a
knife or CRATER, and shave Of in small
particles about teaspoonful of alum;
then mix 1t with twice that amount of
sugar, to make it palatable. and admin
lister it as quickly as possible. Almost
instantaneous relief viii follow. Detroit
Post
Pick ont the poorest poultry for
market first NOT the poorest in flesh
and size, bus the bad shaped ones. the
ones of bad color. or OF color not to
your liking long lezge ones, and such
as that Select the best pullets to keep
over-the best in size, shape, color, pro-
ductivencss. Get all the rest off out of
the way as soon as possible, so that the
stock birds shall have the hest chance.
- Chicago Journal
"A sat sfactory piece of economy is
to take the pretty striped ordotted socks
of the father and cut them over in little
stockings for the baby. 1t often hap
pens that the sock is worn past mend
ing at the heel only, leaving the rest of
it available, and If care is taken TO make
the seams small and smooth. the little
stockings will be success, and will last
at least twice as long as any children 8
socks that can be bought.
Some wise farmers find it to their
advantage TO keep no stock through the
winter, as they can always buy all they
want in March as low as in November.
and thus save the winter Keeping. One
farmer we have read OF whose regular
practice was to buy in March, feed ju-
diciously till grass was ready for graz
ing. and then sell in June or soon afier-
ward. when his cattle were in the best
possible condition. BY this methoi he
gave his pastures rest in the fla |. and
secured an earlier and more vigorous
start for his grass in the spring. -M y.
Examiner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
Country Road Making.

1t Is q matter OF universal comment
with travellers that country road making
in the United States is either lost art
or to be acquired science. The aver
age selectman or road agent OF coun-
try town is usually deplorably ignorant,
of the first principles OF making good
road. Nothing viii so surely advance
the growth and well-being OF town as
we'll made and wcll-kept roads. No
part OF its domestic economy vii more
certainly repay the outlay. Nothing
more bespeaks the intelligence and
character or public spirit of its citizens.
In England and most of its dependon-
cies the roads are made direct Y by the
State or under its supervision. As q
re ult the contrast between English
roads and those of this country is much
in favor of the former. A common and
natural mistake Of most towns in this
country is that an intelligent farmer
must necessarily know how to make
good road, hut the reverse is the fact.
Road making is subject requiring
study and a knowledge of the nature of
soils, not often considered by any but
engineers, or those to whom such knowl-
edge is necessary adjunct OF their
business in life. A well made read even
in our climate and with the wide differ
ences in soil ingredients, will last for
years, whereas ordinarily the items
OF repairs on our roads means an
entirely changed thoroughfare, the
pitch. watersheds and general character
being more in the way OF experiment
than scientific ard practical renova-
ton. The country road maker COM
mences by throwing ont the "big ones,
on to the side of the road, retaining the
smaller ones, when by thoroughly
bedding" the big stones the best
possible foundation is had and with a
covering OF small stones mixed with
gravel, or even with good loan care
fully narrowed and scraped, road
bed IS formed which will defy both rains
and heavy teams. Generally the tyro
devotes his time to heaping the ma
terial in the center with such slope
as often to interfere with locomotion,
and which heap the first heavy team re-
solves into deep ruts, vitiating its use
fulness for any but similarly heavy
team and for it only with constantly in
creasing strain on the horses. Yankee in
genuity has invented capital road-mak-
ing tools which need but intelligent ap-
plication to develop such thoroughfares
as would make them admired in place
of being a reproach and shame. Our
country is rich enough to place the roads
in the hands of such government as will
insure their perfection instead of leaving
them to town officials without the educa-
ton or experience necessary to an ac-
complishment OF the object. Hartford
COttyulS{.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
Life on the Farm.

AS TO It's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. has
been the case in the past, where there
were stumps to be pulled and mort
cages to be lifted from almost every
field; when il was long way to ket,
and the buyer paid for produce "in
trade;" when almost all Implements were
laboriou'ly hewn out nj home or elumsi-
" hammered out by the village black
smith-there is, happily, less Grudgery
on the farm now, and less need Of ii
every year. Taking the year through,
the working hours Of man on q farm
are no longer than those OF the Sc tion
band on the railway or an artisan in the
shon who has his own garden 10 hoe
before break fast or after supper The
busy lawyer and the doctor 10 average
practice work longer and harder than
The farmer. The grocer and the editor
and the book Keeper each secs less %
his children in their waking hours than
the farmer who sometimes envics ;hem
their ''easy life. "
1t must be conceded, of course, that
the profits of farming arc not so large
on the average as those which are real
lied by men who are successful in mer-
camille life. But, such rs they are. they
are surer-tweny-fol surer, at least
Large profits are always contingent on
large risks. -Prairic far7ner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
Snow, rs Value to the Farmer.

The farmer rarely ever welcomes
the first snow with any feelings OF
pleasure, especially if it comes eaclv in
December, in Quantities sufficient to
convince him that it has come to stay;
vet when it does come at this season
and keeps the ground covered until the
last of March. it may be considered one
of the most important aids towards
securing large Gro ps next season.
Few who have never given the subject
any attention are aware how many ad-
vantagcs result from winter covering OF
plants, or TO what extent the fertilizing
materials are prevented from escaping,
when the earth is covered with snow.
Few materials that are available protect
grass roots so well as good covering
OF snow When thus covered during
the entire winter, ii keeps green and is
in condition to grow as soon as the
snow is melted. When the ground is
covered during the cold weather with
snow foot in depth, the frost is kept
out, and sudden changes of temperature
are prevented. thus protecting the
grass roots. and also the roots OF rye,
wheat, and other plants, the roots OF
which live over winter. Being pro-
tected from both the sudden changes
and the winter winds, they come out in
the spring in much better condition
than if exposed without covering all
winter.
Strawberry vines go through the VIM
Ter much better if kept covered with
ow; in fact, if one could be sure that
ey would be kept thus covered during
I o entire season of freezing weather,
.nulching might be dispensed with, so
far as relates to protection from the
cold weather. If Che earth is exposed
during the entire winter TO the sweep
ing Winds and sudden changes If
weather it not only Injuries the roots o.
grass and other small plants but II takes
rom the exposed portions of the farm
large Quantities OF materials which are
valuable for plant food. In fact, a COW
erng of snow during the entire winter
is almost equal to covering OF hay or
straw in the summer. II being a free
Riit, the farmer should welcome il rs be
would welcome any valuable aid to his
prosperity, and although it may cau.e
cold feet and hands. the advantages far
outweigh the disadvantages. When the
ground is covered during the entire
winter the spring usually comes forward
earlier, because there b ing no frost in
the ground, as soon as the snow Is
melted the ground Is in condition to
plow, or to enco urage the growth OF
vegetation - Massachusetts Ploughmda.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17

"A hog belonging to John X. Ellis,
who lives near Etna, 1ompkins Coun'y,
N. Y, man ged to get INTO stable TIC
other day, where. finding u COW tied
fast, It gored il with its tusks so Sc
riously that it bled to death.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17

--@avy Green. of Ballard County,
Ky. an eight-year old boy, without edu-
cation. can 90 pencil sketching worthy
oi an old artist. and can copy, true to
life, anything he once sees
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17

1T is said that Louis de Cassagnae
is to fight duel on horseback with sa-
bers. II the fighters want to fight TO
death. let them substitute mules, and
back their engines of war into each 9th
or Ind dndpoiis Journal
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17

These perfect little pills marvel all who them They
entirely unlike all pills and be COMPOUNDED with
Sick Headache other remedies fail
and their not followed BY weakening unpleasant alter
effect You medicine only that
headache has left feel WELL The dizziness
ing and the drowses after eating both disappear the pain the
side vanshes the bile finds channel and longer
bous the bowels regularly and do not become consed the
digestion improved, the stomach the appetite good All
this taking little pills dose No wonder they
popular If them will certainly be pleased Send for
sheet OF testimonials. Carriers Little Liver Pills SMALL
take, strictly vegetable They do
butby their gentle action all who them In walls
for Soo Sold by Druggists everywhere and by mail Address,
CARTER MEDICINE CO.. Ncw York City.
his Paper9
For Sale by .. RI. Farke g. Bro. RusseIIviIie, Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17

Much California capital is being in.
vested In whale fisheries.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
HOL.NE' s IININEAT
On, rsf-
MOTEE.n'S EplFNDl


one a. the rfeatest conalorls TO hose expectin%
70 be conn 3 & 3 remedy upon which Implicit con-
gdence can Il. pIAced-oue that viii produce a safe
and Quick dsisvery--one that VIII control pain and
shorten the duration OF labor. such Is "nHE MoTH-
Hn's FHIEaD." T1yitahd see what
A BIessir is is TO Suffering Eemales-
srhis Isi5aeft when used two or three weeks be-
fore coninemen, prsdnGgs s WOO s,. enect,
ativeiy little pain and leaves the mother In con.
dItiont recover quickly " othef @ora,to have
rliy occupy much less than Tho usual time, and
The condition Tor which tnis remedy is offered IA
Of such character A. - forbid long array q GER
fully referred 70 the hundreds WING have usedit
READ THE TESTI TONIALs.
IInost earnestly entTeat every female Spscting
2 bs csnasa a 10 Win shi IKE enlraaty I9 Nth 1s
thar during large oatetfical practice (oriy -four
years, have never known il 70 fail to produces
saie ana 4'igT,f Il. j. Iloisf1ss. H. D., Atlanta, Ga
lady from ono OF the counties 81 Middle Geor.
gia, who has been acting as midwife for many
yreh + FnfrssD you cent nc, and an pELlcIirEb
WrriI ri. III every inetance where it has been
c ossS Ii If GREAT 81 lssING." ''N'
gentleman writes ''aiy 7ssfe used your Morn.
ras FKrEsD at her fourth so9fnenicut, and her
testimony Is tat she 9, g ls4 7sy WIN I'm Sns-
ments and recovered frofa 1t IN much less time.
She also recommended ~ q N ~ friend VINO
ahout Z, Be confined for TIC first time And size
says says i Rave NEVER g. &. ANY oNErAss
TIiRoUGH TINS GREATTR \ It'll SO MUCH
EASE AND SO LITTLE SUIT hRISG.'"
The names Of all tirese, and many others, can be
had by calling Mt my office.
Having had the foregoing remedy THoRouGHLY
TFsT ED In Atlanta and vicinity, now offer it 70
my patrons NJ possessing superior merits
am permitted also to refer 70 the following we'll
known citizens Of tlanta: 2. s. Newton; VIM; NJ.
Crnmiey Jr.. w. A. Gregg md p. Balm all OF whom
are ready TO testify to the sfris OF the prepa<a-
tOn. Price tl.5V per .,s,
Prepared by
j. HRAUFTELp, Sele Prep'r,.
Atlanta, GEORGIA.
For sale everywhere.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
SECURE A HOME!
LANDS!
LANDS!!
LANDS!!!

The undersigned agent for the fine grant of
lnnda made to the Little Rock ut. Smith Ry,
now offers for sale aud and all the Railroad
lands lying ia Pope County. These lands en-
brace some very fine tracts 1nolu ling RIVER
BoTTOM, PRAIRIE and UPLANDS, and an
easy opportunity l. here offered Of securing
cheap farm on caty terms. correspondence So
licitna from those seeking homes in
MILD, HEALTHY CLIMATE,
and in q new country which IS rapidly deyel-
opinr. and oilers many advantages.
TO those who have improvements ON Rail-
road lands. would say, no time should be lost
in coming forward and entering into contract
for tho same. My instructions are sell NY
and all Lands. and delay in making application
may entail loss upon you. | am prepared To
give full information irregard to any OF these
lands in Pope County. Come early and exam
inc my plat and list of prices and secure
cbcaI farm JAHES POTTS,
Agent Ru-scllyillo, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17

DEMOCRAT and Ark. Traveller -. 90
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DEMOCRAT and l.. II. Democrat 49, 90
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-05-17
THE CONFESSION.

Kfoshes.--" Very true, and believe they have
sayed your life. confess that DR.. Dronagoolois
EnRsll Female DitteFs IL the most wonderful enals
Inedicino md iron tonic ever knew, and thas
Baileys sAlino Aperent In pleasant and sovereign
remedy for headache, constipation, aeii stomach,
blliousness, ETC., etc" Family Medical Adviser
nee. Address J. r. promgooie Co., Louisville, "