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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-07-12

1t is curious TO contemplate what
George Washington didn't know
He never saw steamboat nor a
Whitney gin. He never participat-
ed in n railroad accident aud did not
know of any soft of trains save mule
trains, and the train to his wife's
dresss Come to think of it, his army
didn't have mule train, for he i'm
ported the two Algerian asses that
began the breed of Virginia and
Kentucky mules. He never scream
ed himself red in the face through a
telephone; he had to wait month
Tor horse mails to tell him he was
most probably elected President; and
he never heard of points on "cotton
futures" Ii he had been put before
the camera OF photograph gallery
he would have taken it for q Hessian
field piece; he spent years of his life
in being shot at by such miserable
flint-lock muskets that Georgia
coon wouldn't have condescended tc
dodge from, and he thought a smooth
bore, twelve FOUNDER brass gun o
big thing. He never got his ideas
up to $4,000 year, as Genera
Grant did; didn't think the country
owed him eternal office for saving it
and he didn't know how TO speculate
in stocks. He never had daughter
but probably would have had II b,
had known OF sewing machines ant
how she gould have sewed more fol
de-rois onto one dress than Noun
Vernon would have paid for; and b,
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The Wind and The sun.

A Dispute once arose between the
Wind and the Sun, and it was agreed
that whichever soonest made tray
eler doff bis cloak But why con
tinue2 Everybody in Dardanelle is
perfectly satisfied CD that the Sur
has more power--has in fact mon
opoly of that article.
This Fable teaches US that nothing
is so rare as day in June, and
nolIIilg 40 convincing as a thcrmom
eter ct 90a in the shade.
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From Idaho.

DOiSE Ol1I, ADAaOs
June II, 1883.
Some one, in speaking of music,
has said, lit is religious song that
has conquered the world for Chris
tianity," and am reminded of this,
in connection with other thoughts
growing out of the same, by nv sur
roundings to night. Across the
street from where / am now writing,
there is a brilliantly lighted saloon
one of the many deadfalls that
abound iu this western country, and
from my window, looking out upon
the same features that mark the
closing scenes of other days and
nights like this ! note nothing wor-
thy of remark, until, like discord
in some mournful tune-so inappro-
pirate does it seem, voice is heard,
above the noise and revelry, singing
the we'll known words .'Write me a
letter from home" A change Of po-
sition reveals the singer, young
man, seated at a round table sur
rounded by companions whose glass
es of beer touch in friendly sympa-
thy, as apparently they catch the
spirit Of the singer and intuItiveiy
give the passing moment to thoughts
of home and absent ones.
Nearly four years Of my life on
this Coast have been spent on a
large rancho, employing force OF
forty or fifty working men. As fore
man, time-keeper, clerk and assist
ant post master, have had ample
means of noting the changes that
obtain and the causes by which the
average letter writer is governed.
Aside from other distinguishing
traits, among the new accessions to
cur force, I could always "spot" the
"tenderfoot" by the number OF letters
both mailed and received by him.
AS the years pass oY however, and
successive disappointments lead to a
realization of the fact that mans
"best laid schemes" for gathering
gear gang aft agley" the number
Of tender missives, teeming with
hope, and filed with great expecta-
tions grow smaller by degrees and
beautifully less" until they cease al
together The girl he left behind
him, goes the way of all girls, and
forgets him, the old folks at home
never. And In connection with this
subject l am reminded Of an incident
that occurred some two years ago
when the Wood Rive. Mining camps
were in their infancy. Ihad wan
deIed into gospel tent" where the
minister and congregation were about
equally divided, as to number with
the crowd that gathered around the
barber who piled his vocation in the
same tent. At the close of his ser
mon. which was good, the minister
held in his hand a letter, written BY
some mother in the states and max
ing enquiry for her wandering boy
somewhere on the Pacific Coast
Only a few lines, expressive of TIL,
hope that he might be reached will
mothers love, and at the last, ~
one who is forced TO reveal q painfu
! truth. the mothers heart was lais
bare in tac s-tscyipt, written IN
trembling hand. my boy sometime
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Editor Democrat:
Since my last article, the follow
ing note has been received from the
secretary Of the American Bible So
ciety, viz:
DEAR SIR: In reply to your enqni-
Iy permit me to say that / never
heard it asserted that there was no
word in the Burmese which could be
employed to signify the rite Of Bap-
tism, but none that prescribed CIV
en- mode. The Baptist assert that
immersion alone is baptism, and that
they must teach the poor heathen
that.
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The proprietors of Kendalls' Spav-
in Cure challenge the whole world
to produce it's equal AS a cure for
rheumatism or any other deep seat
ed pain. II stands without rival.
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At Dover, on the4th Monday in March and
Ist Monday in January, July and october.
PROBATE COURT:
ktDover, on the ist Monday IN May and Sd
Monday in January. july ami October.
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Yours truly,
ALEX. MCLEAN,
Corresponding Secretary.

Corresponding CeCrctHTy.
This come in reply to note OF
enquiry, and gives the needed infor-
nation. 1t was not because there
was no word IN the Burmese Ian
guage to signify the rite of baptism
except word that means to dip,
but because there was no word in
that language that prescribes q Civ
en- mode. In this respect that Ian
guage was just like the Greek from
which our Testament is translated.
There is no word in the Greek that
prescribes any given mode. There
is no word in the Burmese that pre-
scribes given mode. The Ameri-
can Bible Society wanted the Bur
mese Testament to conform to the
English Testament, and the Baptist
wanted the word that signifies bap-
tism translated by word that
means to "dip" in the Burmese.
Now, Mr.. Editor, did not want any
notice, l simply wanted the people
to know that the charges made
n5 0ihot thi5 StCue kuo'tSutiOh WIZ
groundless and simple. But the
Evangel has displayed queer spirit
in its 6ourisbing manner of dismiss
ing this matter, after provoking the
whole thing, and that too without the
least provocatlon. There was no
presumption IN our article, it was
simply plain statement OF indis-
putable facts. No one of any infor
nation can deny the facts contained
in that article. The Evangel knows
it and feels it, and having no argu-
ments to produce, and no reason to
sustain its position, says ne will ig-
more the whole thing and not notice
the author. That does not alter the
case, does not effect the truth in the
case, and the world still knows that
our position Is correct, and that the
Evangeps position is unreasonable,
and based on the highest prejudices.
PHILo.
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NINTH YEAR.---NO. 25.
l383--Dire ctory.--i883
Court 9th Judicial District.

TIME or HOLDING COURT:
Pope County-First Monday in April and
NOyembec.
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Church and Society Directory.
PRESBYTERTAy oHURoH.

H.B. Miner, pastor. Preaching each Cd AMI
4th sabbath al II a. m, and 1880 p. m. Prayer
meeting every Thursday at 1850. p. IN, Sab
bath school at o a m every Sabbath.
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pTIST CRrRcH.

j. p Weaver, pastor. Preaching every 2d
and 9Th sabbath ht II am. ani1 80 pm. Pray
er meeting every Tuesday night. Sabbath
school Q a. m. every Sabbath
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METHODIST oHURCH, S0UTH,
J. g Massey, pastor. Preaching 1st and Sd
Sundays AZ Il am. and T:S0 pm. Prayer meet
$50 q. m.
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KkTHODIST EPLS0OPAL cHURoH.
J. T. Hendrekson, pastor. Preaching lat
and 81 sabbath. IL a. m. and 1880 D. m. Prayer
meeting Thursdays, T;3D p IN. sabbath school
9 q. N. ti H
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oHRxS1fA.Y CRrRH.

Congregational meeting at the Masonic Hall
every Sunday st II a. IN. Preaching by W. j.
Maple on the list and 81 Sundays at II a. m,and
at Prairie Grove at night. DIR. Harkey will
preach the 2d sunday night OF each month at
Masonic Hall.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
PERSONAL.

Chas. Fl. Halsey Esq, is on busi-
ness trip to New York.
Marshal Kinds has been absent
for some days in Illinois.
Mr.. Chas. Buell. is back from
Mon tgomery.
Hon. j. ]. Kinds was in the city
Thursday.
Capt, D. N. Cooper was up from
Birmingham this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Figures were
down from Gurleysville Monday.
Rev. DR.. Rust. corresponding Sec
retary of the Freedman's Aid Society
passed through Huntsville, Tuesday
and visited Rust Institute. He ex.
pressed himself as well pleased with
the school.
Mr.. Henry Lowenthal, OF the popu,
lar house of Herstein and Lowentha
leaves tomorrow for the Eastern mar
kets to lay in stock of Spring goods,
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Circuit Court.

Judge II. c. Speake presiding
Criminal w'eek,in the Circuit Conr
resulted in the following dispodtio:
of cases:
Convictions. Selleck Mo re, Assau'
with intent to murder. The jury ii
this case was ex 'clusively white, FIVE
colored Jurors bein g challenged by the
defendant. Chas. Walls, Grand Lar
ceny. Sidney Jeffer son, assault witt
knife, VIM. Lanier, 2 cases, Grand
Larceny-pleas Of gui lty. Amos AL
lison. Grand Larceny plea Of Guilty.
Acquitted. ed.-Wm. I. Brumley,
Manslaughter,
Mol Pressed. State VS.. Lit Rag
land and Elias Hartsfeld, Grand Lar
ceuy. State VS.. Thos. g. Hewlett,
assault with intent to murder.
On trial-State vs.. Sandy Beasley
and others, murder of Ned Williams
Given to the jury late Friday evening.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
The Ward Bill a Law.
some ofits Provisions. Mayor White
not a candidate for Reelection.
Large Fourth Ward Meet;pg

AS the GAZETTE stated last week
the Huntsville Ward bill has passed
the Senate and become a law. Some
of its provisions are: An election for
Mayor and eight Aldermen every two
years, two Aldermen to be elected
respectfully from each of the four
wards. Beginning with the first elec-
lion under this law the two Aldermen
from the Fourth and First Wards are
to be elected for two years-those
from the Third and Second for fo,r
years, the term of service thereafter
alternating, SO that only half of the
Board will be elected at once.
The city authorities will take the
registration in each ward, the books
to close ten days before the election.
Qualified voters must have resided in
the wards in which they vote three
months.
The following is the "Shoe String''
or Fourth Ward;
All th at part of the city south Of
Dry Branch to its intersection with
Henry Street; thence up Henry Street
to Spring Branch. Also, all west of
Henry Street, thence along said
Spring Branch west to the intersec-
ton with Blue Spring Branch and all
west Of Blue Spring Branch.
Fourth Ward Meeting.
A large meeting of the voters of
the Fourth Ward was held Wednes-
day night. Resolutions were adopt
ed, endorsing City Clerk Ed l. Mas
tin for Mayor and renominating AL
derman Nelson Hendley with Elder
VIM. H. CASTOR as candidates from
that ward.
Mayor White has determined not
to stand for reelection.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
$4,000 BIBLE REWARD.

The publishers of Rutledge's MONTH,
offer twelve valuable rewards in their Nor.
thiy for March, among WHICH is the follow
ing:
We will give $4,000 in gold to tne persor
telling US which is the longest verse il th.
Bible by March 10.h, 1883. Should two ol
more correct answers be received, the re.
ward will be divided. The money will be
forwarded to the winner March 18th, 1888.
Persons trying for the prize must send 20et
IN silver (no postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will receive
the April Monthly in which the name and
address of the winner Of the reward and
the correct answer will be published; and
IN which several more valuable rewards
will be offered.
Address, RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Easton, Penna,
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Shot I'll rec Times.

Bob Goodloe Shot by Alex Cobb.
ednesday night at a quilting oi
lance near Whitesburg Bob Goodloe
md A lex Cobb became involved in a
.iispute, which ended in shooting
scrape. Cobb drew a % calibre re-
volyer and fred two shots, each Of
which entered Goodies body When
Goodloe turned to run third shot
was fred and entered his neck. Cobt
was arrested and lodged in Jail. The
wounded man will probably recover
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Jackson Brcezes.
HORSE SHOE BEND,
Feb. 21st, 1883.

HORSE SHOE BEND,
Feb. 21st, 1883.
Editor Gazette
Friday night, 10th inst, some one broke
into the Mill of Mr.. G. g. Lilly and stole
about 100 lbs -four.
Miss Belle Hambrick has bean very sick,
but is some better.
Messrs. L. M. Seat Bro, resumed op.
Grafton on the goth inst
Storekeeper q Gauger Fl, @. Binford's s
assignment to the Distillery of johnson &
Seats has been revoked and be has been as.
signed to the Distillery of l.. NJ. Seat &
Bro.
Mr.. George W. Smithers has been max,
ing war on the fnDy tribe.
Dept. Collector j. F. Latham, was up to
Paint Rock Tuesday.
Mr.. David Allison is, building q hand
some dwelling on his place in S. E. Madi-
son.
Still we have. no colored Route Agent on
the N. & c. B. r.
JACK DAw.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Notice Of Final. Settlement.
STATE Q ALABAMA,l Regular Feb
MADISON COUNTY, ruary Term
Court of Probate, 18th day of Feb. 'c3.

ESTATE OF ANDREW LANE
This day came Jere Lane and Rich
ard Lane, Executors of the Estate of
Andrew Lane, Decd, and filed with
the Court his account and vouchers
for Final settlement of their admins
tration of said Estate 1t is consider
ed, ordered, adjudged and decreed by
the Court, that the
10th day OF March, 1888.
be and the same hereby is appointed a
day on which to make said sediment.
1t is also ordered by the Court, that due
and legal notice of the filing of the ac-
count and vouchers, the nature of the
same, and the time appointed by the
Court for the settlement, be given, BY
publication for three successive weeks,
in ''The Huntsville Gazette" a news
paper published in the County Of Mad
ison, State of Alabama, at which time
all persons interested can appear and
contest said settlement, if .hey see prop
er to do so.
VIM. RICHARDS On,
Judge of Probate
Eab 1-2w
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
A Beneficient Action.

The miserable looks and feelings OF those
confined at desks or work tables, are caus'
ed bv weak Stomach. Kidneys or Bowels
Parkers Ginger Tonic without Intoxicating
has snch beneficient action on these o.
gans and SO cleanses the poisonus matters
from the system, that rosy cheeks and gooo
health are soon brought back a2sin.-Ea'
press.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Feb. 17-3-w.

Bailey's Saline Aperient is now recognize
ed as the best and cheapest, and most pleas
ant cathartic in use, for the special cure OF
headache, constipation, heartburn. acid
stomach, dyspepsia, etc. 1t cools and
quiets, while as sparkling summer beve-
rage, it is delightful.
Tough on ChillS,"
Cures cases for % cts. in cash or stamps.
Mailed by John Parham, Atlanta, GA.
She attended a ball-danced to a late
hour-became verheated-went home thin
ly clad, in cold, damp night air and
caught cold. Next day-headache-loss OF
appetite-slight fsver- dry skin-pains
and ACCESSIBILITY sensations -indisposi-
ton to get up. Remedy-one bottle Drom
coolies English Female Bit.ers.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Jailed.

Simpson and Lambert charged
with the Birmingham post-office rob
berry we're brought here Saturday last,
arriving on the 4 O'Clock passenger.
In default Of $4,000 bond they were
committed to Jail.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Elegant Presents.

Jewelry, Solid Gold and Silver
Watches, Bracelets, Rings, IS carats
gold, also Diamond, Pearl and Opal
Initial pins, Clocks and Silverware.
Large and complete stock of toys,
and musical instruments. Vaces,
Drums, etc, etc. Books for Children
Holidays. All at UsRAY & C)'s at
MURRAY's Book Store.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Improvement for Mind and Body.

There is more strength restoring power
in bottle Of Parkers Ginger Tonic than
in a bushel of malt or gallon of milk. As
IN appetizer. blood purifier and kidney
20, rector, there is nothing like it. and in
valids consequently find it a wonderful IN
tporant for mind and b. dy. Commercial
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
THE STH DAYoF MARCH 1888,

the following personal property to-wit ::
One bay mule, one sorrel mule. one
two-horse wagon and one set of double
harness: forfeited to the United States
under the provisions Of Section 1919,
r. S. las per notice given 9th January
1888.
Also, at Huntsville, Ala, within the
legal hours Of sale, on
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Efforts for Completion.

The Pastor of Lakeside M. E.
Church, Rev. James Moore, and the
members, are making great Efforts to
raise money enough to put the church
in good order. Fifty dollars has been
collected for this purpose since Christ
mas. The sisters are giving festivals
and suppers and are making them
selves useful. Every one should con-
tribute something toward the COM
pletiun of this church.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24

B. F. Glass & Co., Selma, Ala,
says Many Of our customers claim
to have been greatly benefited by
Browns Iron Bitters.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24

Jos. R. Jones, Huntsville, Ala,
says l have used Browns Iron
Bitters for general debility and can
recommend it.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
[eishborhooai News anaGosSip.

EARLY gardeners are busy.
-Munps are going the rounds
among the children.
The last winter month will be
.gOpein four days.
Lovely moorshine nights have
arevaled this week.
Noble efforts are being inaugu-
rated to complete Lakeside chuch.
Peach trees are beginning to
bud. If they should be too forward
the crop will be lost.
A few more distinguished arri.
,als at our Jail and it might safely be
streng gthened and kept .closely guar
ded.
With the opening Of the weather
tLe seats in the Sunday schools are
filling up.
-Lamberts New Drug Store open
ed last week with everything In apple
pie order.
Lets see-how long since we've
heard Of the Young Mems Home Cir
Gle
There are several colored jurors
serving at this term Of the Circuit
Court.
The Spring term of the U. S.
District Court, commences the first
Monday in April next.
A special space is reserved in
lthe GAZETTE for announcements OF
candidates the approaching city
election.
Quite a crowd gathered at the
depot last Saturday evening to see
the Birmingham Post Office burglars
as they We're taken from the cars.
Next week is the fourth and last
week of this term Of the Circuit
Court.
"A new roof is being put on Mrs
A. Herstein's store.
"A lively Spring trade is antici-
pated.
Have the teachers interest enough
in their work to organize an Insti-
tute !
Voters will RENE mber that we
are now preparing to elect the city
officers for two years.
The roads are quite passable
once more.
The marble mania has attacked
the Huntsville boys and almost reach
ed the girls
Mr. and Mrs Ben Cooper have ta-
ken up their residence at the home Of
the brides parents.
Thursday was Washington 5
birth day. but it went noticed
here.
The lamp lighters would be hap
py If all nights were such as we are
now having.
As the March winds begin to
oiow and the Sheriff goes for the
boys" with his papers for the 81
'fue bills returned by the Grand Ju-
iy-hvely times may be expected.
y lunch table will be spread ev-
cry Saturday ay-the proceeds OF which
Will 90 to the funds being raised for
The completion of Lakeside church.
The Musical Concert for the ben
eht OF Lakeside will be given early
III March. The members of the con-
cert are practicing daily, and a rich
treat may be expected.
The article in the Chattanooga
1'mes of the 10Th, stating that Maj
j. c. Walls had committed suicide
was unfounded, Maj. Walls being a.
live and hearty. He sent the Times
anote Of contradiction.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
DIED..

WILLIAMS In the Northern part of the
County, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1888. John
Williams.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24

Mr. S. J. B. Carter has received
an appointment as store keeper and
gauger.
The Rust School has been photo
graphed.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Found at Last.

An agreeable dressing for the hair, that
will stop its falling, has been long sought
for. Parker's Hair Balsam, distinguished
for its purity, fully supplies this want.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH 1888,

One cask, containing 46 gallons brandy,
one cask containing Is gallsns brandy,
one keg containing 10 gallons brandy,
and one package containing 20 gallons
distilled spirits, forfeited to the United
States, (as per notice of the 9th Jany.
1883.
JAS. Il. RAPIER.
Collector.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Don't Waste Money

On trashy extracts when you can buy
lasting perfume SO delightfully."- fragrant
and refreshing as Floreston Cologne.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
Huntsville Post Office Mailing Ar
rangementS.

u,ntsyilIe Post office Mailing Ar
rangements.
MAIL GOING WEsT
Closes 11.35 A. M.
MAIL GOING East
Closes $50.
MAIL GOING WEST:
Arrives II NJ.
NAIL GOING EAs
Arrives 4:15 P. M.
General Delivery
Sunday Hours
From 4.3Oto $50 p. M.
Money Order Business
Closes at 4 P. M.
JOHN S. REED,
P. M.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24

Notice is hereby given that J will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder
for cash. in the town Of Gadsden,
Etowah County, in the 2nd Collection
District of Alabama, within the legal
hours Of sale on
Huntsville gazette., 1883-02-24
NOTICE OF SALE.

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE, !
Collectors Office, 2nd District, Alal
MONTGOMERY, Feb. 81, 1888.