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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-03-20
Almost A POem(?).--NapOleOn.
BY DIR. G. BELKNAp.

This noted genius we should hate,
And laugh, and Singer at his fate
Because he freed his native land
From an Eastern Monarchs filthy hand
This wicked" man Napoleon!
He closed secure the Popeish gate
To govern church, and not the state
That poor Italian struggling bands
Could eat, and live, and tend their lands
That lawful" man NAPOLEON.
Art. aud science lowered high
Like Paris steeples In the air,
And tyrant monarchs IN their shouds
Lay sleeping lifeless under the clouds
From the sword of Napoleon.
Lewis, the Bourbon, took his flight
Left in carriage after night
And dropped behind his royal hat
That was picked up by Murat
BY order of Napoleon.
The rusty chains ali cold and wet
He loosed from "Mascus" De Lafayette
For his opposition to the crown
The Bourbon Prince had bound him
down
But he was Ioosened by Napoleon.
He wrote code Of civil law
A better book never saw
From judge and jury in the South
1t flows freely from every mouth
The laws of that Napoleon.
The greatest deed we ever done
Was the land we bought from that one
Well known as Louisiana
Happy, happy were we thcn--glory
Hosanna,
pshaw-that bad Napoleon.
In hard fought battles years twenty
four
He drew three times and drew no more
But his brave soldiers did not run
Until they faced their ten to one
In the presence of Napoleon.
1t was rot George Washington's flint
lock gun
That gave the liberty we have won
But England called her noble feet
SO that they could quickly meet
Her foe, the great Napoleon.
Gods hate this man through and
through
Because English history tells me to
The good deeds he done | will forget
And cling to my George Washington yet
In preference to Napoleon.
Yes we always hate the brave
And praise worthless coward knave
Who stands afar and trembling gaze
At the laundering cannons blaze
But that never suited Napoleon.
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Elliott Iowa.

No let up in the weather yet. u
has been showing all day with pros
pect Of more tonight.
Well. our Legislators passed the
prohibitory law which will go into
force July 18th, 1884, this will do
away with saloons in Iowa. Most
of large towns in the state have cleo
ted their councilmen who are oppos-
ed to license so as the law can be en-
forced when it goes into effect.
The south west part Of Iowa is a
very fine farming country. 1t is
quite rolling but the most it can be
cultivated. Timber is scarce, and
no coal has been found in this sec
ton yet, that keeps out manufactar-
ing to a certain extent. Corn, hogs
and cattle are tbe leading products
of this part. Fruit does not do we'll.
Most all kind Of fruit has to be
shipped in. Small grain is most a
failure in this section, corn is King
here. The past year the crop was
very poor, wet season kept it back so
it did not ripen, is now worth % cts.
per bushel.
X. B. Porrs
Elliott, Iowa, March 7, 1884.
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Caglesville Chronicles.

Smoke, smoker, smokiest.
The March wind .roared like q
lion" last Tuesday.
There is a superabundance of rob-
ms in this vicinity.
A few buffalo gnats are here with
their everlasting buzz"
The enterprising farmer is talking
of planting corn soon.
Ducks, geese and other aquatic
birds are emigrating northward.
Corn is very scarce. There are ten
buyers in this community to one
seller.
Everybody and all "his sisters,
his cousins and his aunts"
have been busy the past week pre-
pairing for serge with Gen. Green.
Rev. f. ID. l.. koen preached the
funeral of Mrs. Levina Hudson last
Sabbath at Mt. Exon church to a
large and attentive audience.
Rev. Enoch Vaughan who lives
on the north fork Of the Bayou, had
the serious misfortune to get his
house and all its cantents burned up
a short time since.
The euphonious warbling of the
blue bird, the croakings Of the frogs
and the bursting Of green buds, are
all signs of approaching spring. Its
advent will be hailed with delight.
Uncle Hugh Hamilton of this
place had the misfortune to get his
house and all It's contents burned
on the 18th inst. The origin of the
fire is unknown, as no one was at
home at the time. Several other
houses, including Mr.. eagles store
house, came near catching from it,
and were only saved by herculean
efforts. This is a sad loss to Uncle
Hugh and will place him in very de
pendent circumstances. CARO-.
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TAX ASSESsOK's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that VIII attend each
OF the following named townships ia Pops
personal property for the year 1884, and the
per capita tax of such as are liable 10 paw the
same, at the following times and places, To-
wit:
.Gumlog Township, at precinct, saturday,
March ~, 1884.
Gala Greek township, at Potts station,
Mon. Tues, Mar. 81, x April LIST.
Wilson Up. at Atkins w ed, Thurs. and FIJI.
day, Apr. 2, 3&4.
Illinois TIP. at kussellville, sat. Mop. n Tues,
April s, Z and s.
Dover tp. at Dover, We'd, Thursday and
Friday, April o. 10 and IL.
All persons are requested to meet me at one
of the above named places.
P.J. hollow,
March is, 1884. Assessor.
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CORRESPONDENCE.


Ed. DEMocRAr: In compliance
with the request Of your wortAy tray
cling agent, @Cato," we drop you a
Few items. We have not forgotten
his genial countcnance, and hope to
see him again in Appleton. We
would say to him, our school will
close with q public examination on
2Sth Of March, and an entertainment
at night. Pay us q visit on that oc-
casion, brother Cato.
Several mad dogs have been killed
about here in the last few days, and
others that are not mad should have
been killed. The, mad-dog nania
seems to be snbsiding.
Quarterly meeting or Point Re-
move circait will be held here 10th
and 18th Of May. Church work is
better here now, than usual, the NJ.
f. church south, and the G. p.
church, working tremendously to-
gether. The Sunday school at the
G. P. church, and the prayer meeting
at the Methodist church are both
we'll attended.
In your issue of 18th inst, you
boast Of our county officials, 1--WE
might do worse than reflect the
whole kit and bilin'." Well we think
so, too, and you fully express the
feelings Of the democracy of Griffin
township in regard to the present
representative being "honest. faith
full and true"
Now, as slate making time is at
hand, we put forward the name Of
Hon. N. w. Kuhn as candidate to
succeed himself. He has served US
in most trying hour, faithfully and
truly, and proved himself eminently
competent, being on two investiga-
ting committees, ably dlscharging
these duties. in addition to the reg
ular work. The demand is daily
growing for him to announce, and,
ere, long, we hope to see his name
in each county paper, as candidate
before the primary election Of the
democratic party for the nomina-
tion.
All the business interests Of our
little village are prospecting. The
new school-hou is well lighted, and
bell, which will be ringing ere the
spring session begins, has been or
dered. Vox VoBIs.
Appleton, March Is, 1884.
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To the Teachers of Pope County

1t is our imperative duty as teach
ers TO avail ourselves of every means
and every opportunity of improve
ment in the art and theory OF teach
ing, and to keep pace with the al
vance movements that are making
in educational matters. We owe
this to ourselves, to the parents, and
especially to the children that we
are called on to instruct. Teachers,
who hold certificates, should be anx
ious to improve themselves in their
profession, and encourage every edu
cational facility that is for the bene-
fit of the masses. 1t is true that we
learn to do by doing, and If any
teacher thinks these is nothing more
for him to learn, he might as well he
classified with other fossils and la
beled accordingly. Every teachers
present attainments should be so
many incentives to induce him to
step higher and higher.
NY desire is that the teachers of
Pope shall excel in their profession.
In consequence of this desire, call
was made through the DEMoBRAT
for the teachers to decide where,
when, and how long the District
Normal Institute shall beheld. This
Initiate is held by the State Super
intendent, and is school for teach
ers, expressly, AS yet, but one
teacher has responded to the call.
Pope, Conway ami Perry counties
constitute one judicial district, and,
as the state superintendent proposes
to hold two Institutes IN each dis
trict, there must be one must be one
held in Pope. 1t is to be hoped that
all the teachers in the county will
make every sacrifice possible, in or
der to attend this Institute.
There is no doubt but that all
those teachers, who gives tins mat
ter their serious attention, will be
we'll repaid for their time and trouble
and doubly reinforced for their work.
/ remain, Yours very respectfully.
ii. l.. RAYBURN,
County Examener.
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Tribute of Respect.

At regular convocation of RUSSELL
vile Chapter, No. rs Royal Arch Ma
sons, held March 10th 1884, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Grand
High Priest of the Universe to remove
from our midst, our late companion. w.
Ii. Garrison, and
Whereas. 1t is but just that fitting
recognition OF his many virtues should
be had: therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of w. III.
Garrison this chapter laments the loss
of q companion who was ever ready to
prefer the hand of aid and voice of
sympathy to the needy and distressed;
an active member of the order, whose
utmost endeavors were exerted for its
welfare and prosperity; a friend and
companion who was dear to us all a
citizen whose upright life was STAN
dard to his fellows.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympa-
thy Of this chapter be extended to his
family In their affection:
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the Chapter,
and the companions wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days, and
a copy thereof be transmitted to the
family of our deceased companion, and
to the Russellville and Dardaneile pa
pers for publication.
w. A. LYON,
l.. M. SMITH,
T. Fl. ELGIN,
Committee.
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ScOtt's AbestOs Wick and Burner
AS many of our citizens have sent for
Scott's new Abestos Wick aud Burner,
the following letter is published to ex-
plain why the order has not been filled:
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. March 3, 1884.
Hon. J.R.H. SCoTr, Russellville, Ark.
Dear Sir: Mr.. Scott is at present in
New York City arranging with the
manufacturers to turn out his Burners
in sufficient quantities to meet the
enormous demands made upon us.
Your letter we saw was of a private
nature, so we handed 1t to Mrs. Scott.
Soon as our new goods arrive your or
der will be filed. We are entirely out
Of stock now, having disposed of nearly
1000 dozen In less than six weeks. Mr..
Scott's address is 20 Murray ST., N. Y.
City, care Bridgeport Brass Co., If you
wish to write him before his return.
We hope to have the new burners in Il
few weeks. The NJ. o. for $40 was also
handed to Mrs. Scott.
G. L. HENsHAw,
for III. G.. 5.
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ADViCETO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with pain OF cutting teeth? If SO, send at
once and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHiNG.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately, Depend up
on ii, mothers, there is no mistake about it.
1t cures dysentery and diarrhoca, regulate the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie, softens
the gums, reduces inflammation and gives
tone and energy to the whole system. Mss
WINSLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN
TEETHING is pleasant to the TASTE and is the
prescription OF the oldest and best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United states, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the world
Price 25 cents q bottle. inch 10
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Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that application win
be made at the March 1884 term OF the Pope
county court. TO change road district No. /,
Martin township, as follows: Leave the pres
emit road at the forks about half mile south OF
Dickey's blacksmith shop, thence in a norther-
" direction BY l.. w Diekey's, John McAls-
tiers, aud intersect the old county ROAD near
j e. Rushings, thence with said old road TO
tho south east corner OF j. ii. Humphreys
field, intersectipg the strongs Miil's road
w ; RUSHING, ct al.
Dover, March II, 1884
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More Taxes!

Try one of DIR. Il. 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.
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Notice..

A meeting Of the Republicans of Illi-
nois township will be held In the NJ.
church Russellville, Ark. on Friday
evening March 2lst, 1884, at Up. NJ,
for the purpose of choosing delegates
to the County Convention at Centre
Valley April 1st. Republicans are ear
nestly requested to be present.
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Notice for Publication.

Land Oflice, Dardanelle, Ark, March ID 1884.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intent ion
and that said proof will be made before the
County Judge OF Pope county at Dover, Ark.
on April 30, 1884, viz:
William w. smith, lid entry No. 1881. for
the u sec s tip snr 10 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz
ID. ID. Nolin, 5. f. Nowlin, w, S. Bowden, c.
W. Bowden, all of Gumlog Ark.
api-l1 A,G. LEMING, Register.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
as admir- OF estate of X. A. Ferguson, dec,
viii apply to the Probate court of Pope county,
Ark, at its May term 1854 for an order to sell
the sw mex, NV 14sw 4, and e u VIZ
W ar, l00 acres all in sec 9tp n of range 10
west, in Pope county, Ark, for the purpose of
paying the debts probated against said estate.
NJ. |. FERGUSON,
AdmrN Est, OF X. A. Ferguson.
March IL, 1884.
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-. NJ. Harkey 4 Rro., say they can
not credit any one who has not paid up
the old score promptly. All business
stop until we make the assertion that
we have the largest and best stock of
drugs and medicines on hand ever
brought to Russellville.
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Road Notice..

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made az the March 1884 term OF the Pope
county court. to change road district Nu.2
Liberty township. rs follows: Leave the pres,
ent road at the G corner or ar sec ;ls To
~ mr. Nv west thence due north on said quar-
ter section line nearly a half mile 10 the slough
bank. thence east ten or twelve rods, intersect-
ing the county road again.
March ~, 1884
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Music Class.

lam DESTROYS of adding few more
names to my class of music. would be
pleased to have those desiring to place
themselves or their children under
musical instruction to apply to me. My
terms are $500 per month.
LILLIK BERNARD.
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justice done everywhere. Let the
party in Pope not suffer defeat, nor
b. Of +. receive it's death blow BY
meddling where the order has no
business. BELIsSo.
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Dardanelle' papers please copy.
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in receipt of new stock of apples, and
they are good, too.
There is y notica BILE activity in the
Russellville real estate market. Mr..
j. l.. Shinn has recently transferred
property as follows: To DIR. Hill lots
A, 5 and 6, in block @. j. NJ. Shinn's
addition. To James III. Shinn lots 4,
5, 6 aud Z, in block A. j. M. Shinn's
addition. To &. G.. Luker lots IL and
IA in block s, j. NJ. Shinn's addition.
10 l.. G. and w. w. Taylor each an
acre beyond the factory. Also to Miss
S. j. Taylor one. half acre adjoining the
above.
The Champion Reapers and Now
crs bid definace to the world.
Church manners In Russellville
can hardly be excelled any where.
We state this as 1t corresponds with our
observation. But even here OCCASION
ally a Young man is seen TO get up and
90 out of church during services. If
all ofour Young men could bel brought
to realize the degree of bad behavior
there was in such an act after services
had commenced, we are convinced that
Russeliyille would not contain one who
would be guilty Of it. We do not write
these lines to criticise any special per-
son for we have no one In our mind.
orr remarks are directed against the
thing itself, however seldom 1t occurs.
IL ought not 10 occur at all, and we
want 10 put all our young men especi-
ally upon their guard for they cannot
be too careful in cultivating correct
habits in their direction.
DO not fail to use Landreth's Car
den Seeds. They give excellent salts
faction. j. w. WELLS.
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The Trial by Jury.

Mrs. Matson was continually worrying
because her son, Gordon, seemed in no
wise inclined to seek religion, or to feel
any interest whatever in serious matters.
She was good woman, and had been
faithful mother, seeking to impress her
children with belief that religion was
the chief concern in life, and it was her
desire they should become Christians
while they were young.
"But dear me !" she said to old Auntie
Carey one night, "here is Gordon twenty
three years old and all given to the plea
sure of the world, with never an anxious
thought for the salvation of his soul, or
the Importance of preparing while in time
for eternity. Inever would have believed
child of mind could have been 80 indif-
ferent concerning such things"
"Don't you think, DEAR" began Auntie
Careys placid voice, "that perhaps you
worry too much on the subject Worry.
ing won't help you any,"
"But what should you do about it 2 "
said the anxious mother. 81 believe the
Bible, and that teaches that unless per.
son is cor inverted he can't be saved. Now,
this will be meeting night at the vestry I;
how wish my only son would go there
with me, instead of attending that party
at the club rooms. I'm sure | think it's
enough to make any mother worry"
"Cast your burden ON the Lord and he
will sustain thee. You don't know, my
DEAR" continued Auntie Carey's soothing
tones, "through what scenes or in Just
what way God may choose to draw your
son to himself. You've given him Chris
tian training, great deal of motherly
counsel, and now you must rest content
to pray on, trustiDgly and with confidence,
and leave results to wise Father in
heaven"
81 wish l could do Just that" said Mrs.
Matson, thoughtfully. al believe III try.
1t would rest and help me exceedingly to
give up this ceaseless anxiety. Yes" she
replied, slowly, 81 believe will try it "
At supper that night Auntie Carey was
glad to see her friends brow had cleared
her entire expression had changed, as if
she were indeed relieved of some heavy
burden. Gordon, gay and thoughtless,
was enjoying cheerful meal and discus
sing the party in light spirits, and Mrs.
Matson Joined brightly in the converse.
ton. 1t is true she managed to mention
the prayer-meeting she expected to attend
that evening. But if Gordon noticed it at
all he did not appear to. The club rooms
at which the reception was to be given
were not ones young Mr.. Matson was in
the habit OF frequenting, 80 the furnish
ings, pictures, etc., were new to him.
The occasion was one of proper gaiety
and pleasure, and with the spirits natural
to youth and health, Gordon Matson en-
joyed the scene heartily. While passing
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The DeacOn's ReprOOf.

A certain minister, who belonged to
the fault-fnding, scolding tribe, having
exhausted the patience of several churches
was called to fresh field. For q little
while, call went merry as marriage
bell" But the ruling passion soon began
to betray itself; and Sunday after Sur.
day he piled the whip with merciless fury
until only few of the more faithful pu,
in an appearance to receive their portion
of something that was not meat in due
season. At the conclusion of one of his
excoriating harangues, worthy deacon
invited him to his house to take dinner
After finishing bountiful repast, which
is always the time thoughtful man
chooses to perform delicate service, he
very quietly asked his pastor if he had
ever read and carefully studied Johns
account of the interview between oul
Lord and Peter and other disciples
after his resurrection. "Oh, yes" said
he, al have often read it with profit
"Well," said the deacon, "suppose l turn
to it, and read it over carefully 2" "Oh,
no." said the pastor, 81 can repeat it all
from memory" "But," persisted the
deacon, prefer reading it now" So
the book was opened at the place, and the
deacon began: "Simon, son of Jonas
lowest thou me more than these? He
saith unto him, Yea, Lord Thou knowest
that love thee. He saith unto him,
Beat my lambs He saith unto him the
second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lowest
thou me He saith unto him, Maui my
sheep. He saith unto him the third
time, Simon, son of Jonas, lowest thou
me2 Peter was grieved because he said
to him the third time, lowest thou me I
And he said to him, Lord, thou knowest
that love thee. Jesus saith unto him,
Larrup my sheep" The good deacon
closed the book with great gravity, and
no matter how the story ends.-Christian
Inder.
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30 III T. IL s.,

All styles. new and secondhand speciality, while We
have at works the largest stock of wood working
and general machinery In the hands OF any Arm in
this country.
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New Adrerisenenfs.
N0VAI IS THE TINE I
NVuv SKIN HUM0RS /

at this season. when the Pores open freely and
Il the Precipitation IL abundant that Dishguring HUI
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and Pimply Diseases Of the Skin and Scalp most
speedily and economically cured by the CUTIcURA
REMEDIES.
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go PERFEoTIoN.-In coloring scarlet,
cardinal red, old gold, navy blue. seal
brown, Diamond Dyes give perfect re-
suits. Any fashionable color. Ten cents,
at druggists. Wells, Richardson & Co.,
Burlington, Vt.
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GREATEST ON EARTH.

CuTfCuRA REMEDIES the greatest medicines on
earth. Had the worst Of Salt Rheum in this
try. My mother had 1t twenty years. and in fact died
from IT, believe CuTICuRA would have saved her life
My breast and head covered for three years.
which nothing relieved cured until used the CuTI
CURA REsoLvEsT internally, and CUTIoUTA and CUTf-
cURA SOAP externally, j. W. ADAMS, Newark, o.
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