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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
VALUABLE TOWN PROPER
TY FOR SALE.

l offer for sale my residence ON
Main street. House contains five
rooms; good we'll of water at the
door, four lots well set with choice
fruit, grapes, apples, plums, peaches
that ripen from the middle of May
to the middle of September. House
and garden in good condition. l
will give bargain if called on soon.
Call on the undersigned at resi-
dence, OF JOHN w. TURNER & Co., at
Famous Drug Store.
w. Fl. P. TURNER,
Russellville. Ark. Nov. Is. 1883.
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Carve Dat Postum,

Correspondents OF tho Democrat.
You say in the DEMOCRAT, "carve
dat possum' would be appropriate il
some one would furnish the possum
Now that raises the question, Whar's
dat possum? That varmintis "done
eat up'' for / was there, unanimous
ly. l have nose for possums and
can scent one afar off when nicely
cooked, and 80 got there ELI" just
in time to hear the GRAFTON delivered
by Geo. Washington, Esq, an ex
18th OF unequal possum lore. He
arose and remarked: Fellah gemmen
and sisters, is called on 10 pay my
specks to de presence OBJ de possum.
DIS am a big feelin time to me to
greet you welcome to de feast of de
possum. Let us all retirn thanks to
dat bountiful natur dat hab. scented
our festal board wild de sweet aroma
OF de possum. He am de most glo-
riousest bruit dat hab perambnlated
from de animal kingdom Of varmints
to glib us meet to eat and sop for de
surckerlent sweet tater. He am de
developed type Of his ancestors who
war enabled by de high tariff on de
raw material to evolute him into his
present palatableniss. He am de ne
plus ultra multum in parvo non es
factum sic semper tyrannus, by
gumbo de goshum of all de fowls
what navigate de high seas Of free
trade and sailors rights. My uni
versal countrymen, / can most heart
ely add my testimony oh regard fol
dis most gloriousest beast. In his
mo humble life he war obscure
rodent mammal, carnivorous, herbiv.
erous fishriverous forager widout
wha to lay his head. He soamed de
fields befo we'uns war bon in his
native wild oneatablenis. A waga.
bond on de face OBJ de yeth. He
war q tramp what had not eat Of dc
simmon tree of knowledge, and his
eyes war not open to de defects oh
his tail. He war blind to de best
interests Of de glorious party till
Darwin got up de high tariff on
Monkeys, an evoluted dem into men,
and VIVA am de possum now? Dal
he lies q smokin on steamin so in
ticin like, dat / cant keep my moui
ot'n him much logger. His spirit
am gone to de happy simmon pach,
but all dat am good to eat lies dan
befo you. My conflscatcd country.
men, behold him for VOW self and tell
me wha am de lilly OBJ de filds ar
rayed like onto one of him, septin
de tail. Ef Darwin was here he
would say de possum habe done vel
enuff, but wha am de men. Some Of
EN- about gone back 70 de ultimate
consequently. But my dear friends
OBJ do possum, dar am seriousness
bout the future OBJ de possum dat am
skery like, an / told you his ambi'
ton must be sot down on lest he
perspire to visit de simmon patch
alone. / am in favor OF de Union as
it war. and dc possnm as he Is, aad
/ am here { Applanse) Irise (cheers
and applause) I appear (great ap.
plause) l come before you loud
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
More Taxesi

Try one of DR.. r. NJ. Wyatt's
Glycerine tablets for the teeth. 1t
is soothing to the gums, cleanses
and beauties the teeth, prevents
decay and scurvy, sweatens the
breath, and makes those who use
them honest, virtuous. sober and
handsome.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
Our Clubbing List.

The DKNocRAr and either of the following
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New York sun, Herald or World.
Courier journal,
Little Rock Gazette or Democrat
Colman's Rural World.
Arkansaw Traveller at $2.50.
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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
MORTGAGE SALE.

RUssELvfLLE, ARK, Jan. ~ 1884.
We will on the 18th day Of February 1884, be-
tween the hours prescribed for judicial sales.
proceed TO sell the following described person
I'll property, at the town of Russellville. Pope
county Arkansas, to-wit: Two fine mules,
three mllch cows and calves, three head OF
young cattle, one hundred bushels of wheat,
one two horse wagon and harness. This sale
Is made under and by virtue OF q mortgage ex-
ecuted to US on the 22nd day OF June 1883, TO
secure the payment OF two notes, bearing date
1883, and the other payable Jan. lat 1854 Each
for the sum OF three hundred and seventy -two
dollars and fifty cents. The sale will be made
to the highest and best bidder, for cash IN
hand.
The ALTMAN 4 TAYLOR Company.
DAVIS n SON. Att'ys.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24

cheers). In de language Of de i'm
mortal Mr.. Mr.. done forgot his
name, but he said, said-he said,
goIly done forgot what he said.
Let us all.pray, prolonged laughter.)
JoAB.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
LOCAL LINES.
"A communication from Hope
has been unavoidably crowded out.

has been unav0idably crowded out.
Mics Fannie Lemoyne, Darda-
nelle's best, came over Saturday.
Mr.. Lee Grow was in town
Monday night.
The best and cheapest groce-
ries in town, at McCARTHUR's.
Capt. Joe Evans of Dardanelle,
was In the city last Friday.
Ladies' Cloaks and Dolmans at
cost. X. j. WILSON.
--Ex Sheriff Hogens was on our
streets Saturday last.
II have nice lot of Navy Beans
at four cents per pound.
r. j. WILSON.
Mr.. Perry Twitchell, formerly
of Bradford, is in town looking for q
location.
Il am over stocked in clothing,
and will sell my entire stock very
low for cash. r. j. WILSON.
The meeting at the Masonic
Hall still continues with undated
interest.
GREAT Reductions in prices
before REMOVAL.
r. j. WILSON.
"A ten gallon lard can for seven
ty-five cents, at Roys' Hardware
store.
STILL CHEAPER.
loayes Of bread for rs cents, at
McCARTHUR's.
Now is your Cine to buy goods
cheap before removal, at
RI. WILsoS's.
i Mrs. Champion, of GAINESVILLE
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. Arthur
Erwin.
ALI our clothing reduced 20 pei
cent. to make room for spring goods
M. JACOBSON.
The minutes of the Christian
Convention will be found in this is.
sue.
The best and cheapest groce.
ries in town, at
J.P. McCARrHUR's.
AS l have determined to reduce
9, my stock, l will sell regardless oil
Y cost for the next thirty days,
M. JACOBSON.
Don't forget the temperance
mass meeting at the Presbyterian
church tomorrow night. Let every
body attend.
STILL CHEAPER.
s loaves of bread for 25 cents, at
MoCARTHUR's.
just received, big line of the
celebrated "Glen Shirts" collars and
cuffs, the best goods in the world fol
the money. r. j. WILSON.
Glad to know that the wife oil
Mr.. II. Boswell. who was stricken
with partial paralysis about the first
OF this month, Is improving.
Rev. L. ID. Garyin, the Christian
divine, preached two learned dis
courses at the Masonic Hall last Sun
day.
Now is the time to buy, ane
make one dollar do the work or two
as | will sacrifice goods IN order u
q make room. M. JACOBSON.
Mr.. Jno. G. Rye of Dover, pass
Ell up the road last Monday to For
Smith on business, and to look a
the country.
In order to reduce nv stock be
lore moving into my new Brick,
VIII sell goods for the next sixt,
Jays, low down for cash.
r. j. WILSON.
\ Sorry to see the head Of ouI
friend Mari Burch bandaged from /,
dow received at>t'e hand of DIR
Roberts, about three weeks ago.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
loo, to $4,000

Send 81 and receive by return mail one OF
our beautiful "PRIZE STATIONERY PACK
sands of dollars are daily put up In this way
and distributed among our customers. Agents
write for terms. Those now ia the field are
Addres Box So, BIRCH cody, MINI.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
Taken Up.

On Jan. 7th, 10 Holly Bend, one
bay pony mare, IA hands high, s
years old. +. A. BRUToN.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
d Freedom

We will take pleasure In giving space in the
DEM0CRAT to any news or brief articles per-
pertaining to the interests Of the Brothers of
Freedom. Let each lodge in the county send
us the plumber Of members and names OF on
GERS. aid any other items Of interest.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24

--REMEMBER Alexander and
Chamberlain have fresh groceries.
just bought in the cheapest markets
and al the lowest prices. They
mean business. They have put ID
! good plank walk across Jefferson
street. they intend to keep you out
OF the mud and out Of debt also By
selling you cheap goods. Put rs 70
the test.
TRY SOME.
Dat meal at 5 cents per pound.
Nice Krout cents per pound. N. X.
Ruckwheat -four 6 cents per pound,
Buffalo full cream cheese 20 cents
per pound, at McCARrHUR's.
vrcK's FLORAL GulDE.Here it is
again, brighter and better than ever
the cover alone, with its delicate tint
ed background and its dish Of grace
fully arranged flowers, would entitle
it to q permanent place In every
home. The book contains three beau
tiful colored plates, is full Of illus
trations, printed on the best Of pa
per, and IL filed with Just such infor-
nation Is Is required by the gardner,
the farmer, those growing plants, and
every one needing seeds or plants.
The price, only ten cents, can be de-
Quoted from the first order sent for
goods. All parties any way inter
ested in this subject should send at
once to James Wick. Rochester, N. r.,
for the Floral Guide.
Below We clip from the Gazette the
annual report of the d. q B. r. r.
We are glad to see so good q report:
THE MIDGET ROAD.
Between Dardanelle and Rus
s0lIvllle Files an Annual
Report.
The state law governing railroads
requires them to file an annual re-
port Of the years operations at the
beginning OF each year. This law
has not been complied with by most
OF the railroads. Yesterday the first
ECROEt III tuc mcIuOEy VI tuc OAuClHiS
in the secretary Of states Office was
fled by the Dardanelle and Russell
vile railroad for q fractional year,
from the time of the completion Of
the road, in August, 1883, to Janu-
airy l, 1884. The report shows that
the capital stock of the road is $45,-
600; that they have expended $780,
O25; the bonded Indebtedness is $751;
600. Receipts for the period, from
freights, $S,370.59; from passengers,
81, 541.60; from express, $239.45;
from mail, $1,113.32; total receipts,
$40, 764.96. Total tons of freight
hauled, 2,715. During this time
there was one man hurt, leg broken,
and there were no accidents. The
report is signed by james x. Perry,
treasurer, and E. Bourland, acting
superintendent. The road is four
miles long, and for its size is doing a
good business. Good for the midget
road
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24

YTyO ADVERTISERS Lowest rates for adj
IL vertising In go good newspapers sent free.
Address GEO. p, HOWELL CO., 10 spruce
ST., N. \.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
New Years Greeting,
TAKE NOTICE.

Everybody who wants to buy goods at
actual cost is invited to call at our store
from this on up to the LIST of March, "a.
By that time our lean expires, and being
DESTROYS of making a change of our bust
ness, we will offer our entire stock at
prices never heard of before-the stock
consisting Of Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes, Clothing, Hats and Caps, No
tons and Gents Furnishing.
Remember this expires the lst of
March. Respectfully,
MEYER e GROSS.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
Hardware.
Notice Extraordinarily
CIV. Ely.

-.yING PURCHASED THE ENTIRE
stock of Hardware, Stoves, &C., from II.
-. and permanently located at Perry's old
f rand am among You 10 STAY, and am offer
; IVA ertra Inducements to close CASH buyers
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
CORRESPONDENCE.
Potts station.
Correspondence OF the Democrat.

Correspondence OF the DemOcf8t.
Please give space in your valuable
paper for the following lines:
On the 18th Of January, 1884, Cal
la Rock Lodge F. and A. Masons met
in their lodge room for the purpose
of installing its officers publicly.
The invitation was extended and
quite a crowd collected, each bring.
ing with them q well filed basket,
which seemed to fill the minds of the
beholders with anticipation of real
enjoyment and pleasure. The lodge
was opened at II o'clock, then re-
paired to the lower room, which is q
beautiful little church, where we
found assembled a social band OF
men, women and children, anxiously
waiting to learn from Bro. j. T. Hen
drfxson some Of the beauties of Free
Masonry and the privileges which
are extended to the ladies whose hus-
bands, fathers and brothers are Mas
ter Masons by that beautiful degree
called the Eastern Star, and then to
witness the installation of the officers
for the ensuing year, to-wit:
M. C. Bell, w. M.
j. H. Austin, S. w.
w. A. Martin, ]. w.
H. d. Brown. Sec.
j. w. Brown, Treas.
r. P. Barefield. S. d.
A. D. Cloniger, J. D.
DR.. r. H. Gardner, Tiler.
G. c. HARRISON, Chaplain.
+. 4. Brown and E. King, Stewards,
And hear the beautiful instruction
and good advice given by our most
worthy Bro. Hendrixson.
A recess for short space Of time
was then proposed, during which
time the good ladies, whose hearts
seemed to be filed with so much in
terest for the occasion, prepared and
arranged in our room above the con-
tents Of the many baskets, which
would have made starving man feel
that a treat indeed was offered had
he been placed in the circle. 1t was
remarked by some that it was strange
to witness the perfect coed order and
sociability exhibited on this occa.
sion, and that Masonry beyond a
doubt il an institution in which all
can meet upon one common level.
H. ID. Brown.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24
US. CHURCH.,
Dealer in
Furnishing Goods,
Notions,
And 3 cent and 10 cent Counters

| have just received full stock of
GROCERIES, which l am offering as
cheap as any house in town. ! have
a fine line of SUGAR, COFFEE and
TEA. All kinds of country produce
taken in exchange for goods.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-01-24

In 20 and 30 cent bottles.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-09-04
Dr. FrazIer's Root Blttcrs,

Frazisr's Root Bitters are not dram
shop beverage, but are strictly medicinal
In every sense. They act strongly upon
the Liver and Kidneys keep the bowels
open and regular, make the weak strong,
heal the lungs. build up the nerves, and
cleanse the blood and system of every
impurity. Sold by Packard & Upham.
800.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-09-04

Theodore Roosevelt is about as good q
Judge Of q reformer as there is in New
York. He has analysed Grover Cleve.
lands record as governor, and reports
the residum OF reform to be so small as
to be indistinguishaOle by the naked eye.
The st Louis Globe Democrat (Rep.):
Lost, Strayed or stoleR-A Democratic
candidate for the Presidency. Weighs
$50 pounds; wears No. 10 collar, No 10
boot, No. z hat. and was last seen on his
way to the Adirondacks. Liberal re.
wards will be paid by his sorrowing
families and the Dem. Nat. Com.
New York Sun Dem.): General Butler
has done many things wherein we have
disagreed with him, and for which we
have given him criticism as sharp as
we could make it. But for all that we
can assure Mr.. Murphy there ia more true
Democracy In Ben Butler's little finger
than there ism Grover Cleveland's loins.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-09-04

New type, ornaments and stock al
TRIBUNE steam job Office.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-09-04
THE PR0HIBITI0NISTS.
The Reply that Robert E. Fraser Made
to an Open Letter.
Temperance Not Prohibition.
Robert Il. Fraser Gives Good Counsel to
Friends Of Temperance.

From the Detroit Post.
Among other prohibition literature the
following letters deserve considerable
attention. The first is an "Open letter"
dated Aug. %. 1884, from Michael j. Fan
ming to Robert 4. Frazer, both of Jack
sOn.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10
PROFESSIONAL,

EINLAY & HOLMAN, ATTORNEYS AT
IL Law and Land Agents, Graham, Texas
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10

~ wALLERrcH, DENTIST, Q 0F r. tTe1,
~ :, No; IS . Main s an,de s gae.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10
THE GAZETTE: FORT WORTH TEXAS, SUNDAY AuALsrlo

raising of beet advances the price Of
the meat they must consume, and
when they 10 to the polls they will
vote for men who believe In utilizing
the grass growing on every acre Of un-
occupied land In Texas 10 feed those
who are now pushing Texas onward to
her destined greatness.
The platforms of both the national
parties declare In favor Of dedicating
all the public domain to settlement
by home-seekers, and the state Demo
cratic platform must conform to them
or its trainers accept the result.
Workingmen and farmers have
been deceived so often by professional
politicians, that the good old Catholic
maxim, "Those who are not for us are
against u.s." has been adopted by most
of them as a rule 10 vote by 40 unless
the Houston convention declares In
unmistakable terms against a herd
law, the collar Democrats must not
cry TRAITOR" at those OF their peers
who vote to put meat in their babies
mouths.
While the lands of Texas are handi-
capped by lease law, they are not
| open to settlers rs Intended by our
constitution, and the official who
thinks he can fool the voters Of Texas
into thinking they are, may find out
TO his discontinue thai he has placed
too low an estimate on their intelli.
gence. MECHANIC.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.

Special TO the Gazette.
WICHITA FALLS, TEX, Aug. GA
daily mail between this place and Mo
beetle has been much needed for some
time. Mr.. Campbell Of Austin, post
office and mail route inspector, came
up few days ago. took view of the
situation and made n trip over the line
to Mobeetie and back and says he will
report favorably and advise that the
extra stages be put ON at once.
Mr.. Il. Sweeney, u railroad conduc-
tor from Dallas, was here yesterday
and invested considerably in town
property, He also let contracts for
the building OF several tenement
houses. He will eventually make this
! his home.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10
COMING HOME TO DIE.

SohiNG HOME TO DIE.
Worid'weary and IN. I have come home TO
die:
VIII tell you, mother. where wish toile
When my last farewell TO my friends 1 have
said,
And YOU seek for me in earih's bosom n bed.
In our dear old orchard. grassy and cool.
Where often with our play nintes amer school
Az our games dear brother and esily played
eeneath spreading old apple trees shade.
Where the fragrance OF apple blooms dts the
air, tA tk NT
Lay me 10 sleep. mother, oh, let me rest
there-- Bt6 tfcfF
There the rose-,inted petals win fail ON my
Aud sonly above me the green leaves vii,
wave.
To my grave, you will come, dear mother. !
know, s14Nl hNNItHt
For while, in the sof, purple twilight.
glow,
And there shed tear for your once way ward
child, effei rw
Who ever has been so unruiy and wild.
But, through it all, mother, loved you well
And at night, nom my eyes, the scaldinp
tears fell
As lonsed In vain for a sight OF your facc,
And to look once again on the old hom,
| place.
1 an, going now, mother, oh, do not CRY,
| Come nearer and kiss me q last good bye,
oh, do not forget me when low am laid
Beneath the dear old apple trees shade.
| Nj a II
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10
TELEGRAPHIC MARKETS.
Sow YorA stnck Market.

NEW 1oRK, Aug. achievements Arm \,
Railways qmet
State securities steady.
The stock market opened strong and high
cr, with Pacific Mail os feature, the stock
selling from ~ TO 5. Soon after the first call
the bears raided Grangcrs and Lake Shore
and forced prices down 4 to = pei cent
Northwestern fell OF y. 10 lc,.; ST. Paul 10 TO
SAX and Lake Shore Q 10 sles. The decline in
other shares was much less important. The
weakness was OF short duration, however,
and before II o'clock speculation became
buoyant, There was brisk demand
In the loan crowd, aud leading commanded
premium for use. New Jersey Central lent
at u, New York Central 81. Erie, new ID
1-32, and Northwestern, Lake shore, Lacla.
wanna, Union Pacific Hat 10 i-6i These
rates show that the bulls have again Gu
trapped fresh short Interest.
Crop news to-day favora ble. The weekly
exhibit OF the Associated banks, issued from
the clearing house this AFTERNOON, shows the
banks to he In u very strong position. The
| statement shows gains OF s9.5.0oO. which
brings the surplus reserve up 10 the unprece
dented total of s'l00O,oeo.
The rise in prices ranged from IL to J.:
| per cent. In the afternoon the market wa
weak on unfavorable reports concerning
New York. The fall In prices from the h'gl
est point of the day was equal To l-?Gt2k pei
cent, Nanderbtlts were most couspicuou'
| In the downward movement. In final deal
ings there was a rally OF u TO y per cent. II
soms cases, and the market LEFT on steadier
Compared with last nights closing price,
| are 4 to per cent. lower. except for Central
a ltav Do lab.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-10

Special TO the Gazette.
CHICAGO, Aug. e.-pown, down 30 the
prices or wheat and corn. Tho slaughter TO-
day was fearful 70 contemplate. Tho bulls
were entirely routed. The market wssde-
moraiixcd. Trading was light aud only IN n
scalping way. Corn suffered the largest de-
cline. namely. cent: wheat 10 OF cent
No pork futures
Lard futures active and 10 points lower.
Meats active and lower.
Cattle receipts were largo for o saturday
aud prices barely sustained. Common mud
medium Texas lower good ones scarce.
Sheep dull and lower
rRopucR.
CHICAGO, Aug. ELECTROMAGNETIC demand.
WuEAT--August 1S4GeTpt<. closed 1874, sep
tember ,pkee,s)s, closed 7v>s; October sesaes
c,oRS-Cash 5il.@sls., closed slss; Angus,
bieo52A, closed 5llz, september 81 ke6a2, closed
81. October 4pkCtSl. closed 1917.
oATs--Cash .aAer26 Ia August 2SSs@sSS4
September 25@2oSs.
PROVISIONS.
PoRK-Cash II 0oai1 30; August "a 90: sep
tamber % M; October 10 20.
LARp-Casb 80 l.sep7 10; September "
es7 IN; October Z ~ i-e,eT 80.
hulk MEAIs-shoulders 9 20; short rib s So
short clear p2s.
LIVE STOCK. All
Drovers' journal reports,
Hoes Receipts 5000; Ave TO ten ccuts low
GArTT.s- Receipts 8, 400; export grade- 81
| aa pO good 10 chotca shipping q 0O,so6 -. corn
mon 10 medium erb 10, grass Texans 81
tit 10.
smnEr-Receipts ton; Inferior TO iair 500
| . 90; medium 10 good S0o@i 20; choice u
| fancy 4Otpi Is.