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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-18
THE NEW CoNGREssMEN.


The result of the rscent Congress-
ional election in Kentucky is TO ad
nit an unusual number of new men
to the deles from this State.
These changes are the more notice
able since the delegation was entirely
unchanged between 1879 and 1883,
while several of its members had
been elected for two or more terms
prcviouly. The members reelected
this year are: John M. IIalsell from
the Third district, and Thomas A..
Robertson, Fourth district, for sec
ond term each; Albert S. Willis,
Fifth district, for a fourth term ;
John &. Carlisle, Sixth district. for a
fifth term; and Frank l.. Wolford,
Eleventh district, for second term.
The six new members are described
below:
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-18
For the SOrTH KENTuCKIAN.
AN AUTUMN LYRIC.
BY OLIVE BRANCH.


j list to the low solemn dirgc
OF the winds signing to-day,
M0urnfnlly through the woodland
AS Its minor tones drift away,
With weird and mystic rythm
That Is solemn and deep and lone,
And seemeth to say 30 sadly
The beautiful summer has flown.
The beautiful, dreamiul summer
All filled with warmth and light,
With songs OF birds and zephyrs soft
Aud blooming flowers 80 bright.
But the dead leaves lie to-day
Where late the flowers stood,
And the hectic flush OF Autumn
Is resting on word and wood.
Sitting alone In the cleaning
With folded hands sadly soc
The hopes and dreams like the summer
That long ago drifted from me.
Faces and forms have vanished,
And there where the roses grew
Is only shaft OF marble
Aud the name OF one knew.
The dead leaves heaping the hollow,
The sunset OF FURNISHED gold,
The chilly breath of evening
And the dream OF summer Ia told.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-18
That Sums It Up.

We could use all sorts Of extrava-
giant words about the effects of Par
ker's Hair Balsam. But the simple
truth is enough. 1t is the best thing
of its kind. Cures falling hair, dan
drulf, dryness, restores original color,
is a delicious dressing and perfectly
p9va and clean, 1t will satisfy you,
Hhe only standard SOC. dressing, SO 81
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-18

Polk Lafiuon, the successor Of
James F. Clay, from the Second dis
lrict, secured his election as the re-
suit of his first appearance in politics.
Enough termed in the canvass "the
obscure lawyer of Hopkins" he was
not long in makilg himscit known
throughout the district, and was
elected after an excited contest. lie
enlisted at sixteen years in the Twen-
ty-flrst Kentucky brigade and shared
the misfOrtunes of the Confederacy
to the end of the war;. Coming
home he taught school for awhile,
studied law, and has since pyacticed
it successfully al Madisonyille.
Physically hO is of medium height,
well shaped features, kindly eye
and face that indicate ability, noble
ness and merriment. lie is neither
particular nor careless In dress and
is emlncntly and fifty a man of the
people. lie makes no pretentions TO
Oratory but is an effective speaker, be-
sides being an untiring worker at
whatever he undertakes.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-18

William G. 2. Breckenridge, LII.
d., who succeeds Joe Blackburn in
the lower house, belongs to family
50 prominent in the history and the
history and the institutions of Ken
tlcky as to merit attention regard
! ,ss of biz PERSONAL claims TO distinc-
ton. lie was second son of the late
Robert j, pwokinridge, LII. d., the
noted Presbyterian divine. lie was
born in 1887, near Baltimore, Md ;
was educated at Centre College and
the University of Louisville eDtered
the Confederate army "a . Cap
tain.npaep dohn IL, Morgan and
rose to the rank of Colonel of the
Ninth Kentucky Cavalry and the
command of a cavalry brigade edited
the Lexington Observer and Report
er for two years and was Professor
of Equity, Pleading and Jurispra-
dence in the law college at LeXing-
ton for three years, lle Aas been be-
foye a candidate for political hopors,
but has devoted himself successfully
to the practice OF law. He has given
much attention to the affairs of edu-
cational and charitable Institutions
with which he has been connected
in the capacity of trustee. He has
great capacity for IaGoN with all
the apei4y add vim of a young man
AS an orator he probably has no sn.
perior at This bar.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-11-18

Dir. Samuel Hodges Sarsaparilla
and potash Is sure cure for rheuma-
tism, scrofula, scald head or letter,
chronic sores Of all kind or any dis
ease arising from impurity of the
blood. You can get trial bottle at
j. R. Armistead's, G. E. Gathers on
Gish & Garner,s,
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ison counties and in Alabama. Il.

loOJ ne was elecJeu 10 Ine Legislature
and was twice reelected serving fol
two terms as Speaker of the House.
In 1875 he was elected Governor by
the Democrats, in opposition to Gen
John M. Marian, now on the bench
of the United States Supreme Court.
In his inaugural address and first an
nual message Gov. McCreary urged
the cooperation of Kentucky in the
Centennial of American indcpend-
ance. AT his inaugural lie said: 81
wish TO see the records of secession.
coercion and reconstruction filed
away forever, and the people of the
whole country earnestly advocating
peace and reconciliation, and all look
ing to the Constitution as the
guarantee of our liberties and the
safety of every citizen"
***
William Henry Wadsworlh, LID,
of Maysville, the Representative elect
from the Ninth district, is one Of the
ablest lawyers in the State. The fifth
in direct descent from Gen. Joseph
Wadsworth, of Charter Oak memory,
he was born at Maysville in 1881.
He was a fellow student in the semi
nary there with Ulysses S. Grant,
and was graduated from Augusta
College in1S42. lie studied law and
was admitted TO the bar two years
later and served four years in the
State Senate, from 1858. For two
terms during the war, he was a men,
Der of Congress. lie was on the side
.of the Union, though counseling
moderation, order and conservatism.
lie was the aid 10 Gen. William Mel
son, with the rank of Colonel, at the
battle OF Ivy Mountain, November s,
1861. In 1869 he was rendered by
President Grant the mission to Vi
emma, but declined it. Later he was
appointed a commissioner undtr the
treaty with Mexico. The remainder
of his life has been devoted to his
profession. lie has proven a capable
political worker, vigorous and racy
writer, and persuasive and effective
speaker. He will be the only Repul :
liran in Congress from his State.
w
William P{9ston Taulbee, The sue
cessor 10 John d, White, in Il 0 Tenth
district, ia at present Clerk of the
Magofiin County Court, at Saylers.
vile. lie will be one of the young.
est men in the next House. His faith.
er is William ii. Taulbee, at present
State Senator from Moygan aud az,
jacent coupiets, and both father
aud son have taken an active inter
est in the exciting local politics il
Eastern Kentucky in which Judge
Ilargis and his friends have so large.
ly figured. Mr.. Taulbee first made a
reputation outside his district by q
speech in the Democratic State Con.
vention of 1883, shoWipg him to pos
sess remarkable ability as an orator
He is progressive men, in favor oi
internal Improvements and the educa.
ton of the masses by Federal aid
Mr.. Taulbee is both lawyer and {
Methodist preacher.
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James Bennett McCreary, A. NJ,
newly elected from the Eight district,
is. a native of Madison county, where
he still resides. His ancestors, COM
ing from Virginia, took part in the
elrliest planting of civilization in
the Ozark and Bloody Ground" one
of his grandparents being among the
founders Of Boonesbof9l Mr. Nc
Creafy was horn July q. 1896, on the
extensive farm of his father. He was
graduated in letters from Center Col
lege in 1857, in q class embracing j
c. \. Blackburn, Joseph d. Hunt
William L. Dulaney, John G. Sim
rail-, and others Of equal importance
Two years later he was graduated il
law from Cumberland University, a
Lebanon, Tenn. He served in the
Confederate army, at various times
under Generals Bragg, Morgan, anC
Breckenridge. Later he resumed til,
practice Of law, though he has nevc
lost his interest in agriculture. IL
now owns farms in Fayette and Mad
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
Tribute of Respect.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great
Architect of the Universe to remove
from our midst our late Brother III.
Clabe Howell. and
Whereas, 1t is but just that Il fitting
recognition of his many virtues should
be had therefore be it
Resolved, By Russellville Lodge No.
IA, A.F. u A. NJ, that, while we
bow with humble submission to the
will of the Most High, we do not the
less mourn for our brother who has
been taken from us.
Resolved, That in the death Of II.
Clabe Howell, this lodge laments the
loss of a brother who was ever ready to
proifer the hand Of aid and the voice OF
sympathy to the needy and distressed
OF the fraternity; a friend and cdmpan-
ion who was dear to lis all; a citizen
whose upright and noble life was n
standard Of emulation to his fellows.
Resolved, that the heart felt syinpa-
thy OF this lodge be extended to his
family in their afiiiction, and that we
wear the usual badge of mourning tor
thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the lodge,
and copy thereof be transmitted to
the family of our deceased brother,
and to the DEMOCRAT, for publication.
j, NJ. Harley,
B. f. JoBE.
II. J. WILSON.
Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
Personal MENTION.

Miss Eta Bayliss is visiting Dover
friends this week.
Miss Annie Rozzell will visit friends
at Conway this week.
Mr.. T. w. Yersley goes to Forrest
City Oh visit this week.
Mrs. w. II. Key has gone to Ozark
OH visit to her parents.
Mr.C.M.L Love is off on a months visit
to relatives In North Carolina,
Mrs. r. X. Potts and daughters visit
ed friends at Potts station last week.
Mr.. w. A. VIM is confined with
severe attack of rheumatism.
b. f. Jobe and family will spend the
holidays under the paternal roof near
Searcy.
Mr.. w. P. Wooten and fanily re-
turned from visit to relatives In Lib
erty township Sunday.
Capt. and Mrs J. II. Perry, who have
been on the sick list, are improving
very fast and soon will be well again.
A little son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. t
Deaton has been quite sick for few
days, but is now convalescent.
DR.. j. w. Bruton, a leading citizen
of Griffin township, was welcome
caller at our sanctum last Friday.
Mr.. Alex Bringle, prominent can
didate for Sheriff, was in town last
Friday aud favored us with call.
Messrs. w. Il. Bloclford and VIM.
Walker of Scottsville were among the
many callers of last week.
Mr.. - Simpson, of Little Rock, was
on visit to his brother, Mr.. Joe Simp-
son of this place, last week.
Messrs. Henry Erwin and w. II
Key left Tuesday for Ola, in Yell coun-
ty, where they have large painting
contract on Capt. John NJ. IIarkey's
new residence.
Capt. John X. Homer Scott, accom-
panied by his little grandson, Ben
Embry Scott, and granddaughter, Katie
Howell, went to Little Rock yesterday
on visit to relatives.
Callers this week: II. C. Bergman,
ID. S. Hyatt, p. Holloway, A. X. Hen
nv, A. j. Latta, G. III. Nordin, Nj. X.
Shinn, Il. b. Austin, and many others
whose names we cannot now recall.
Our friends are cordially invited to call
often.
Prof. Josiah III. Shinn. by appoint
ment of Supt. Thompson, Is holding a
series of District Normal Institutes in
Southeastern Arkansas. He began
last Monday at Hamburg, will go
thence to Toledo, Hampton and Mt.
Holly, and will return home about the
2sth INST.
Messrs. Il. A. Darr of Atkins, ID. c..
Brown OF Dover and James NJ. Harkey
OF Russellyille, members OF the demo-
cratic county central committee, favor
cd us with call Tuesday. The COM
mittee met in our city to make prclinii-
nary arrangements for the forth COM
ing canvass, aud report the party IN
good trim for the campaign.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
GUARDIANS Land Sale.

Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned,
as guardian of Thos NJ, JAS ID. and Martha
Oates. minors, win at the late residence OF A.
ID. Oates deceased. in Gala Rock township,
during the hours prescribed for judicial sales,
on the goth day of July 1884, offer fur sale to
the highest and best bidder a three elcvenths
GID undivided interest belonging to said
minors In and to the following lands, to-wit:
HNE& See. 80 Up Z n OF Range 10 West,
50 acres.
wANw X Sec. 80 Tp7 OF Range 10 West,
so acres. all in Pope county Ark. To be sold
byordcr of the rope county Probate court made
at its May term 1884.
Terms OF sale. Il credit till Dec. list 1884,
u on credit till Dee LIST 1855, aud ). ON credit
TIL Dec. LIST 1885, with per cent interest from
date until paid. Notes with approved security
required Of purchasers and lein retained to
secure purchase money.
joins I. OATES, guardian. &
X. IL. Wilson, Atty. June 10, 1884.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
w. $. HINTON, Proprietor.
Atkins, Ark.

We thank Mr.. w. 4. johnson OF
Holly Bend, for some nice potatoes.
Cotton blooms have been sent us
this week by j. NJ. Rogers, w. G. Lud-
wick John Coulter, ID. S. Hyatt, w.
ID. Lucey, w. L. johnson.
While in Little Rock we met our
genial friend, Mr.. Roberts who kindly
showed us through the printing estab-
lishment of Kellogg Printing Co.
While in attendance ON the State
convention in Little Rock we were the
recipient of the large hearted hospital.
ity of our former fellow townsman,
@. w. Chapman, and lis estimable wife.
We were glad to note his great pros
perity.
A batch of handsome farm pro-
ducts has been handed us by our friend
Robt. ii. DIckey, consisting of May
wheat, red top and orchard grass.
The latter Is extra fine measuring 8
feet in height. These samples will be
sent to New Orleans along with the
Pope county exhibit.
A Cross Plains scribbler in the
GAINESVILLE Herald says:
81 wish to give the public some idea
OF the chronic writer OF the Russellville
DEMOCRAT. His name is Al. G. III.
We feel it but justice to Mr.. M. G.
Hearne, if he is the gentleman alluded
to in the above, to say that he is not a
chronic writer of the Russellville DEM
oCRAT.
In another place a communication
will be found criticising our cores
pondent who writes the Chronicles.
lie objects to the use by ''Chaldean' of
the sacred style in literature. This is
the first objection we have heard on
this line, and we fail to see the point in
this. 1t is style of hnmor frequently
and successfully employed by those
able to command it, and because it is
used in the Scriptures is no reason why
it may not be used in any department.
of literature. The scriptures would be
just as good written in any other style,
and hunor is just as free from objec-
ton written in this style. Chronicles
makes some heavy blows and perhaps
this is the main point in the objection.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
Attention, Farmers!

In another place will be found the
appointment of Judge r.. b. Wilson on
the county board of committeeman for
Pope county TO select specimens OF
products for the Worlds fair at New
Orleans. We call upon the people Of
old Pope to wake up to the Importance
OF this work. Pope county don't want
to be the tail of the state in that great
exhibition and the way not to be Is to
90 10 work ANA select the best speci-
mems of all kinds of products and
bring them and deliver to Mr.. w. j
White chairman OF the county commit
tee who will forward at once. Pope
county has the productions. None can
surpass her, but they will go for moth
ing unless they can be obtained and
placed on exhibition where the world
can see them. The opportunity for us
TO make grand exhibition of our soil
and prod is now placed In onr
hands. The question II will We inn
prove it. Mr.. Babcock now In charge
OF this exhibition for the state being a
Pope county man Is DESTROYS that she
shall excel and this should be the
desire of every other one of her citizens
but she won't unless her productions
are made roll up in fine quantities and
best quantities. We viii be the tail
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
On tine Wrong Side to Appreci,
ate Ii.
Correspondence Of the Democrat.

Correspondence OF the Democrat.
To be or not to be that's the ques-
tion. Whether tbs noblcr TO suffer
the slings and arrows Of outrageous
SANDER (referring to Chronicles and
Acts) Of the few who oppose the b.
Of +. ticket and in their opposition
boldly and fearlessly enter the holy
word OF the living God and use the
same to prosecute the laborer's move
to independence whether 1t be no.
bier to sleep or remain silent is a
question. | am no politician though
favor the ticket and so do u ma,
jority Of Prairie Grove lodge No. l4S,
together with three fourths major
ity OF the county. But 70 return TO
my subject. The best citizens of the
county are patrons Of your paper
and it certainly is ridiculous TO the
eye OF any one who loves his bible to
pick up his county paper and behold
the biblical mockcry contained
therein. IL is hard 10 think OF the
individual who Is so perverse In his
ways as TO dcmoralixc the holy Scrip
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03

bration ut Davis Chapel on Thursday
July 24ih, to celebrate the 45th ami
versary o! Davis Chapel Sunday school.
Able speakers will be present, and
other Interesting exercises will be had,
embracing a historical sketch of the
school FROM its organization to the
present day by its present Superintend-
ent, Judge Caleb Davis, who organized
the school Is years ago, and has been
its superintendent continuously ever
since. Everybody is invited. Come
with baskets, and prepared to spend n
day in social intercourse and associa-
ton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03

certain II we don't wake up and 60 20
work. Mr.. Babcock informs us that
interest runs high In almost every sec
ton OF the state better than here. IL
il an indication OF enterprise this dis
position to lead IN making display Of
a county's products that IS sure to at
tract attention from those looking for
new homes. The fine for grains and
grasses will soon pass. Bring III you:
specimens at once. Bestir yourselves
and let's move for the best results.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03

The citizens generally, both ladies
and gentlemen are cordially invited to
be present at a meeting at Wilson's
Hall Monday evening, July 18th, at 8
o'clock. The meeting will have under
consideration the propriety Of organic
ing military company in the town Of
Russellville, and will be addressed by
Lawrence Russell and other speakers
who will be prepared with subjects
suited to the occasion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03

lures for the sake OF political jokes.
He is certainly a nuisance to his
country much less to his God who
created him. But as the Sanhedr;m
and Mt. Enon Gas the false divine
saw fit to call them was neither WIS.,
tied with that Little Rock jug all
things went on smoothly, and Meth
err OF the persons nominated of whom
the prophets prophesied then let the
good work go on till every laborer
shall be considered independent
rather than dependent.
The man who bet his hat that
Linzv was q ring democrat lost his
hat. 1t was funny.
Il w. BERRY.
Prairie Grove, June 26.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
Pone County Board.

Hon. r. b. Wilson is hereby appoint
ed as ain additional member of the
Pope county board for " New Orleans
Worlds Fair and Cotton Exposition"
This appointment should have been
made long since, but at the time of the
selection Of board was oyer looked.
The omission was my fault.
u. f. BABcocK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
ChurcI, Notice.

There will be a two days meeting 1T
the Cove. four miles east Of Russell-
vile July II ID, jointly conducted by
Bro. Hendrickson and myself. We
hope TO see good congregation OUT on
Saturday. The meeting will likely be
protracted several days. Please to
have dinner on the ground Sunday.
ALFRED r. MELTON.
lima 2Q 1894
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
II u OF T. IND IEHUtHAI t
Dover, Ark, June 30.
AS to the School District Tax,

Correspondence of the Democrat.
Iiy what authority did the clerk
furnish YOU the statement of the
several amounts voted by the school
districts in the county? We refer
you to acts legislature adjourned
session 1875. SIX.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
"A CARD.

wish to say to the people Of Pope
county through the medium OF tie
DEMOCRAT which learn comes nearer
reaching the homes of all the people of
this county than any other paper in
this State, that have the best assorted
stock of DRUGS, NOTIONS, Toys,
JEWELRY and SPECTACLES to be
found on the road between Memphis
and Fort Smith. House neatly and
tastefully arranged. / have had ten
years experience in the business, and
am prepared to put up any prescrip-
ton tina. can be had in city. | can be
found in the house at all hours night
or day. | ask all visiting Atkins need
ing drugs to give me call. Prices
low as any first-class house.
7 LAIar NJ, IAIlIrLl S,.ECAI
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
OH 9fmotrat
E.tnbtlsAed Jannerg.isTs.
- pnner Next Week.

~, onable the employees of the DEM-
ocrar to enjoy brief respite i. ron ma, IA,
1 Sor1 .bere win be no paper issued from
mi tTis office next week. The next issue
, mi appear July 18th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

Notice IL hereby given that the following adj
ministrators, guardians. and executors have
filed their accounts currents for settlement and
confirmation at the July Term, 1884, OF the
Pope Probate Court, viz
h l.. McCracken Il WIS. uamphiii, Admr.s
James yickcrs Est.
w II Rushing, Admr. J G Wheeler Est.
A w Mathews Martha Williamson -
j ii Brooks Vim brooks
q III Buggess 90 w A lowell :.
Eda Brown Is Allen Brown -
w ) Curtis. Admir-, Crews, final settlement.
q II Reed Henry Iiarkey Heirs,
III ID Brown Jas l. Thomas.
Eda Brown WA Warrington Heirs.
W Young, Grdn., John Ii 4 May Mccune,
final settlement.
James NJ Tucker Grdn. George NJ Tucker. final
settlement.
W L p Ewing Grdn. Il Ashmore Heirs.
final settlement
A N Gibson Admir-. sopniah Cobb Est.
PW Hill Admr. J Nj Wilson Est., final settle
ment.
All persons interested in the settlement OF
said estates are hereby notified 10 HE their ex-
eeptions to said accounts currents, IL any they
have, GU or before the second day OF said term
OF court, or they will be forever barred from
excepting TO said accounts or any item thereof.
Given under my hand and seal this cath day
of June 1884,
JAMES POTTS,
ehAA' Clerk.
July 3-3t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03

convention and they may have an
interesting lime.
Respectfully Yours,
j. G. Boxps.
June, 30th 1854.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03
New Hope, Dover Township.


Correspondence of the Democrat.
Crops have been well worked and
in fine condition, though we are be-
ginning to need rain very much.
The DAT crop about an average,
wheat perhaps a little more than
average, taking all together there is
a good prospect for more than an
average crop this year.
Mr. Ii. ID. Bonds lost fine
mare last week from
hydryphobia Sometime last De-
cember dog came to his house that
had signs OF hydrophobia. 1t bit
his dog, several hogs and mare
before he was killed. He did not
kill his dog and in about two months
he went mad. He never knew what
became Of the hogs. Last Thursday
evening it was discovered that some
thing was wrong with the mare.
She began TO slobber at the mouth
and looked stupid. Her stupor went
off after day or two and she became
very restless and on Friday she be-
gan TO have hard fits and they con.
tinued at intervals until she died.
IL was known positively that the dog
bit the mare ON the nose.
Our Sunday school superIn.endcd
by Mr.. Jesse Henry continues to be
very interesting and it was cspeci-
ally so yesterday with many Of the
scholars, for they received
many nice Bibles and other good
books from their teachers as rewards
for good lessons. On next Sunday
our school will elect delegate To
the County Sunday School Conven-
ton to be held at Appleton in July.
| hope that all Sunday school In the
county will send delegates to the
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-07-03

YELLOW FRONT DRUG STORE,