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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
District Normal Institute.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 The District Normal Institute for white teachers of Pope, Conway and Perry counties will be held at Nor riton commencing June 9 aud con- tinuing one CD week. Prof. J. F. Howell has been appointed Institute Instructor, and will endeavor to make the Institute pleasant and profitable to the teachers who may attend.
 The liberal and public spirited cili- zens Of Morrilton will furnish board at greatly reduced rates.
 Teachers who desIre to keep pace with the advanced thought of the age cannot afford to be absent. Teachers who have learned all that is known about the theory and prac tice of teaching, and who thoroughly understand the child-mind, ought to attend and give others who are not so fortunate the benefit of their su perior knowledge. Let teachers, public and private, directors and citizens attend these Institutes and show by their presence that they are interested in the education of the youth of the State and are willing to aid every enterprise that has ten dency to improve our schools and in crease their popularity. The follow ing lectures vii. be delivered during the session of the Institute; Civil Government, and School Law, Hon. J. F Sellars, Perryville, June 10; Morals and Manners, Rev. B. R. Womack, RusseIlville, June II; Hy- giene, Dr. w. F. Toombs, Morrilton, June 12.
 These lectures will be delivered at night so that all may hear them. They are for the information of di- rcctors, teachers and parents.
 DIRECTORS DAY.
 Directors are requested to meet me. or my representative on Friday, of Institute week, at II o'clock a. m. and consult Tn regard to the school affairs of their respective districts. The success and use fitness of our schools depends in a great measure upon the zeal and efficiency of di rcctors who have exclusive control of the pubic schools of their dis. tricts.
 The county examiner will deter mine tue place for the meeting of the directors. Respectfully,
 w. E. THOMPSON,
 State Supt. of Public Instruction.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
BOOK OF CHRONICLES.
CHAPTER IT.
Correspondence of tho Democrat.

Correspondence of tho Democrat.
 And It came to pass that certain
 ship was about to sail from the coast of New Hope, on the waters of the
 Great Arkansas and bound for the
 Great Sanhedrim. Now it was so that Johnithan and Government
 Pcnsioner and caucus from the in
 terior of the country made ready and entered into the ship and immediate ly they departed for the coast of Gumlog and the sailing was fine, ard the Government centurian erred out: Behold the signal of the King and they drew nigh even unto the mouth of Galla Greek. And immediately King Charles and his followers came on board the Ship, and they locked and saw man running alone and they said it looked like the running of Stout-man, whose name is James, and it was so. And he came down and entered into the ship and they departed. Now, there were great re joicing and many salutations among the Brethren. But some of them were of a sad countenance to look
 upon. And the Ccnturian said: Now let the caucus assemble and we will hear the claims of these Noblemen, lest there be division among US at the Great Sanhedrim. And Johna
 than took the chair and said "come to time," and they came. And the King arose and said unto them am well stricken in years, hut some of thy Brethren desire me to serve them as their representative in the Courts of the Kingdom, and if it shall please the Great Sanhedrim of the B. of F. then will serve them with pleasure. for thou knowest that 1 did cause the Cousin Law to be enacted to protect the human race and prevent thy son from marrying thy brothers daughter. And to pro- tect thy flocks and thy herd, there. fore, did l enact Dog Law. At this they were all indignant and the Cen
 turian shot the arrow at him and it fell beyond the King, and Johna- than said unto him "Flee for evil is determined against thee," and he fled into his state room and retired, saying My last state is worse than my first and deep sleep fell upon him like unto political death. And Johnathan arose, and said unto them: l am the coming man for the B. of F. l have no politics in mine now. But 1 was once little Brindle about the head and neck. Then turned Green upon my Back for time. But the glorious dawn of light of the B. of F. has faded my politi- cal colorlng all away and abolished all party lines, now, therefore, I pray you send me up higher for I 1 am one of thy brethren, and my heart Is ever with thee and the 1 Ephramites. And while he yet spake, they sad, We thirstl And Johnathan said unto them: I havel milk and cider upon my shoulders, come and drink! And they drank of | the milk and behold it was vinegar. and they tasted of the cider and be- hold it was gall. And they said un- to him thou art milk and cider man, and why at thou dccelving us 1 as thou hast done in former days. 1 Thy name is Johnathan but thou
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
Who Will Answer?
of the Democrat.

of the Democrat.
 Will some one be so kind as to answer through the DEMOCRAT, the following questions? When, where and by whom was the order known as the B. of F. organizedi Was it organized as political party? If so, has it's platform ever been publish ed? Who are the leaders in Pope county? Are they men whose ante cedents prove them 10 be worthy2 These questions have been asked by many farmers. They have been asked because they feel that now, of all times, they need all the aid to- wards the betterment of their tinan- cial condition that can possibly come out of organizations; they have been asked because they see their order about to be turned into one for po- l.tical intrigue; they have been asked because they are not willing to countenance move that might tend to plunge us into inextricab.e confusion; they haze been asked be- cause these same men told us on the start that it was purely non-political
 who will answer them and tell us whither we are DRIFTING?
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

WE learn that Austin lodge B. +. in recent meeting instructed their delegates to the E. of F. council, a council trumped up for the purpose of running the order into politics and nominating an independent ticket next Saturday at Gumlog, to vote as follows: for representative, c. E. Tobey; for clerk, James Potts first choice, w. c. Renfrow second choice; for sheriff, James A. Stout first choice, W. NJ. Peeler second choice; for county judge, N. D.Shinn first choice, w. l.. D. Ewing second choice. Of this list of names but one is now before the people, and that one subject to democratic convention or primaries. As to the others, they would run as democrats, those of them who are democrats, if they were to run at all, unless we should except Capt. Stout and we arc not we'll enough posted as to him. As for Col. Tobey and Mir. Ewing, their politics are too well known to need mention. MT. Ewing is a re-
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
Fifth Judicial Convention.

At meeting of the Democratic Ex- eeutive Committee for the 5th Judicial circuit, held at kussellville, on the 18th day of May 1881, it was resolved that democratic convention for said Judic- ial circuit be held at Clarksville, Ark, on the sth day of August 1884, for the purpose of nominatinga Prosecuting Attorney. It was further resolved that the basis of repres ntation should be the same as that fixed for the Democratic State Convention to be held in the city Of Little Rock, on the 25th day of June. A democratic convention Is therefore called to meet at Clarksvilie, Ark, on the Sth day of August 1884. and the conuties composing said Judicial cir cult are entitled to the following num- Der Of delegates, viz Conway f. Frank lin ,, Johnson 5, Pope 1, Yell I.
 G. w. BERRyMAS. Chr'n>
 II. 5. CARTER, Sec'y.
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MR. MAYO, the President of u

MR. MAYO, the President of the County Council B. of F. having pre- sided over the county council that resolved to leave politics out of tue order altogether, how can he see the actions and motives of that council impugned without coming to it's de. fence as Its presiding officer, when it is impeached as it has in several in stances2 Much less, how can he preside in body that denounces the one over which he presided, without being recreant to the trusts repos- ed Tn him?
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

TAMMANY Hall held it's first meet ing in the presidential canvass on the 23d inst, and was crowded from pit to dome. Whenever mentioned, Tilden's name evoked long contin- ued cheering. It looks like the hand of fate has taken the reins for Uncle Sammy, and that nothing but actual downright death, will keep him out of the presidential chair.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

The friends of Hon. H. NJ. Nc Weigh, of Mississippi county, are urging with zeal his name for Atty General. He IS said to be one of the most brilliant men in the State. As legislator, his name is inseparably connected with the Insane Asylum bill, of which he was the author, as well as other useful legislation.--Ex- change.
 He is a man of power and great ability, and would be credit to the State and an honor to the office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
AN exchange remarks that q den

AN exchange remarks that dem ocratic legislature Tn one of the states had increased the rate of tax ation by several mills on the hundred dollars, and attempts to make capi tai out of the fact for the republican party. The explanation is clear. An honest democratic legislature was simply providing for the payment of the rascally republican expenditure. For whoever heard of republican administration in state or nation that did not leave an awful burden Of debt behind 1t. Arkansas has not got from under the burden of the rascally debt which the republicans entailed upon her to this day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

THERE are several ways to "get there Eli" One is to work your way there, another to buy your way there, and another to get there by free use of an oily tongue. Jacob Frol- ich has always gone by the first named route, and we leave the rest of the application for others to make.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

IN selecting delegates to the Ma tional Democratic Convention in Chi. cago, the state could not possibly re. fleet more credit upon herself or do the party better service than by selecting Col. Ben T. Embry the president of the senate, for a posi- tion on the delegation, which doubt less it will do.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
Center Valley.

Corresponendce of the Democrat.
 Information being wanted by one M. H. B., which I suppose means J. F., of RussellvIlle, if you will al- low me I will briefly answer some of his questions, feeling assured but few words is necessary in his case. He wants to know whether I have severed myself from the republican party or not, and so informed the chairman Of the executive commit tee. He says he is very anxious to know, and that his understanding has been that the order would not support or counteEance any one who had formerly officiated with either of the political parties. Now sir, 1 am solid republican as ever, l am neither fool, candidate, nor an office seeker. Yet, if wanted an office 1 believe my chances would be about as good in the democratic par ty as that of M. H. B. So far as being one of the central committee, I will just refer him to the chairman of that committee, possibly he can greatly relieve him. So far as par ticipating in the last convention, l unlocked the doors of our church for them, just as I would to the demo crats or any other honorable body or simerily business, I also taken a seat, not as member not q delegate, and was accompanied with three honorable and true democrats. Now so far as what he understands, is very seldom right, and 1 am in no way responsible for his misunder standings. If joining the B. of +. make republican democrat, and democrat republican, the thing is getting wofully mixed in our coun
 try. Any man that would change his politics simply because he had joined the order of B. of F.. was most assuredly very weak brother. Now do not try to hold me responsible for the wise action of Laboring demo crats, because they will not longer be misled by the dictates of a class of self interest men, and detrimental to the hard handed farmers of our land. Now do not cast any rehec- tion on our present Pope county of ficials, esteem them as high mind ed, intelligent gentlemen, and have treated me officially, kindly, gentle manly and respectfully, and so far as 1 know have honestly discharged tha d.t,aa of tha;r ,oepaotiro nfrfnoo Now NJ. H. B. I will tell you what the order of B. of F. has and will do. It has aroused the laboring class of men of both parties to a sense of duty and immediate action, and as brothers have struck hands with fixed determination to discard trick sters, wire workers, office seekers and drunken officials of both parties, thereby purifying both parties in or der that hereafter the interest of the farmers will be looked after. Who can object to the E of F. order filling our offices with honest, intelligent, sunburnt, clod knockers, and they from the democratic ranks. NJ. H. B., we all fully understand your mo- tive for calling me out on this sub juct, if you expect success attended by intimidation, you had better get some one else to take the lead. In reference to my name being attach ed ito a preamble of resolutions of Atkins Common Council, calling for a B. of'F. meeting on the 3lst inst, at Center Valley. 1 will say Ccnter
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
An Assessor for each Township.

An Assessor for each Township. Correspondence of the Democrat,
 There has been, and will continue to be under the present plan, consiN erable complaint about the assess. ment of property for taxation. There arc three causes, at least, for con- plaint. In many instances the as. sessor does not know and cannot find out the true valuation of prop erty, and it is we'll known that many property holders do not give Tn prop erty at the price they would ask for it, if offered for sale, and again the county equalization board cannot be supposed to know the value of all the lands in the county. Now, it appears to me that if we had an as- sessor and board Of equalization for each township (six miles square), com posed of men we'll acquainted in the townships. all the property could be properly assessed and much of the complaint that now exists done away with.
 I would like to hear from others on this question.
 EQUAL RIGHTS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

WE have said good deal this week about a Brothers of Freedom ticket, but not more than was nee essary. And we hope to improve with time If the Brothers by the nomination of ticket make it nee. pSSarV
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

shall know them. This is the scrip ture rule. By this rule the healthy condition of the secretary of states office implies the honesty and ability of its occupant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

CLINTON voted down the school tax. Poor Clinton. She ought to be moved over on the railroad to catch 8 breath of enterprise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

Spring Valley, Ala, Dec. 10 1883. The demaud here for Collins Ague Cure, has grown beyond my conception. The demand for 1t is larger than for any other medicine l sell. l obtain it from s. Mansfield < O.. Of Memphis.
 k. l.. BICKLEY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

PorE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Dover, ..... Saturday, June 14th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Little Rock, Wednesday, June 25th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

PoPE COUNTY TOWNSHIP CONVENTIONS, At Precincts, .. Saturday, June 7th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Chicago, ..... Tuesday, July Sth.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29
Cross Plains Points.

Correspondence of the Democrat
 Cross Plains looks rather dilapi. dated. :. King cotton is not loom
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

Persons conYalescing will fiud true friend in Dr. Jackson's Root and Herb Cordial. It is great health and strength promoter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-29

NEXT Tuesday the National repub- lican convention meets.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

S. X. STRoTHER, Sec'y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

The prohibitioniSts Of the state,
through their Board of Managers, Mes
Sis. BENNETT, CAMERON, RICHARD
SON and KIMBALL, have called a state
prohibition convention to meet at
Topeka on the 2nd of September for
the purpose of nominating a prohibit
ton state ticket. The call is long and
eloquent, and the arraignment of the
republican party is severe. But the
President and Secretary of the Tenn
perance Union, and many others, still
think that the republican party of Kan
sas is orthodox on the prohibition queS-
ton. And it will be well to remember
that JOHN a. MARTIN is rigorous
prohibitioniSt. Viewed from diSin-
terested stand point, this second cross
fire into the republican ranks is unjust
and even cruel. If the prOhibitiOnistS
and anti-prohibitiOnists leave the re-
publican party, what will become of the
Great Moral Idea?
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

democratic editor says that Griffin expects Col.
John A. Martin TO appoint him state printer. The
legislature elects the state printer, and the gov
ernOr has nothing to do with ii. You must try
some other fmsey dodge to answer Mr.. Griffin :
able and truthful speech at Abilene.-Gazette.
It is wonderful what dunderheadS
some men can make of themselves.
Phrenologically speaking, however, it is
not so extremely difficult for some re-
publican editors to make asses of them
selves. The editor of the REFLECTOR
never said that the Governor could APP
point the state printer. He did not even
intimate that such a power existed in
the Executive. What any sensible man
would infer from the REFLECTOR's ar
ticle on this subject would be this:
JOHN A. MARTIN, if elected Governor,
will use his influence, which is admit
ted to be great with the politicians of
his party, to have Mr.. GRIFFEN zap
pointed" or elected, State Printer.
Such is the scheme. However, the edi-
tor of this paper wishes to return his
warmest thanks to those of his esteemed
republican neighbOrS who have SO kindly
sought to inform him how State Print
er is chosen in Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

Beg to inform their numerous Gus
toners and general public that owing
to their much increasing trade they
have erected and are now completing
a most extensive store in addition to
their present one, and the buyers are
now busily engaged placing orders
for FALL AND WINTER supplies, of
which they are determined to make
the GREATEST and GR4NDEsT eXposi-
ton vet offered in Central Kansas
and in order thereto, B. B. M. Co.
have decided to offer the residue of
their Spring and Summer Stock at
such WAY DOWN prices as must effect
an IMMEDIATE CLEARANCE. Special
attention will be directed to their
various other branches of business
during the above days, and special
quotations may be obtained by re-
qrliring purchasers, as they are de-
termined that ALL MUST BE CLEARED
and that nothing but an entire new
stock will pass through to their new
departments.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

Gen'l B. T. BUTLER will stand as
candidate for the Presidency. AS the
nominee of the Greenback and Anti
Monopoly organizations, and a great IA
vorite with the working classes, the
doughty General will poll a very large
number of votes. He says that when
he wants the help of the Massachusetts
democracy he can get it. Well, he
should want it this fall, and thus secure
the electoral vote Of that state. That
would be infinitely better than giving it
to BLAINE. The New York Sun is of
the opinion that BUTLER will draw more
strength from the republicans than from
the democrats.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
ARLENE REFLECTOR.
Thursday, Aug. IA, 1884.
DEMOCRATIC RALLY!

A big Democratic Rally Will be held
in Bonebrake's Opera House, Abilene,
on Saturday evening, Aug. 29rd, under
the auspices of the Abilene Cleveland
and Hendricks club.
Three of the best speakers in the state
will positively address the meeting.
The following speakers have written
that they will be present:
Adjt. Gen'l MOONLIGHT, Topeka.
Col. Tom FENLoN, Leayenworth.
Col. Moss, Topeka.
The democrats of the county, all the
Cleveland and Hendricks clubs and all
persons who so desire, are invited to be
present at this meeting. No effort will
be spared to make it a complete success.
NJ. V. BRILLIANT, Pres.
S. X. STRoTHER, Sec'y.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
Light C0l0red Suits

And Pants on hand, [ see that unless [ Of
fer great bargains for the balance of the
season my stock will be too large to carry
over; so [ have reduced the price of each
suit from $500 to $500, and each pair of
pants from 80 cts. to Sl.5O. Call in and
convince yourself of the above facts
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14
Teachers Examination

at the Abilene public school building
Friday and Saturday, Aug. % and IS,
commencing at 81 O'Clock, A. NJ.
ID. d. HoBNADAY, Co. Supt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-14

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CLIO TIL [ n G!
FOR so DAYS ONLY!

I will offer to the citizens of Dickinson
county the greatest inducements they ever
obtained. Having mammoth stock of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-14
Belle BOYD as an Avenger.

A sensational shooting ARRAY occurred in
Dallas, Texas, late on Thursday night, in
which Mrs. F. NJ Hammond-fornerly
known as Belle Boyd" the Confederate
spy,-was the central figure. She has a
daughter aged eighteen, and the mother
charges James Collier with having betrayed
the girl. Mrs. Hammond sent for young
Collier, and when he refused to marry the
girl she drew pistol and commenced shooI,
ing. The first shot missed, but the secon"
took effect in his left arm, below the elbow;
He at once grappled with her aud forceo
the pistol from her, and left the mouse. que
recovered the weapon and followed ni"'
firing several Intellectual shots. MIS-. Ham
mond claims that her daughter was Gu
gagged to Collier, and wore his ring. on tne
other hand, Collier denies the engagement
story, and claims that be ls entireiy ,nno-
cent of wrong doing in the matter. Golfer
ia q Young man who stands high in business
and social circles. Maria Hammond is
belle in her home. Mrs. Hammond, the
chief actor in the affair, is well known
character in the South, and, indeed,
throughout the country. In 1864 she mar
ried federal naval officer. He dled'ln 1908,
and shortly afterward she married r. M.
Hammond. Massachusetts, man. Alter
living with him for several years, it was
discovered that he had wife living, from
whom he had not been divorced. She then
separated from Hammond until the divorce
was procured, and then remarked him. A
short time since Hammond brought suit for
divorce from her for the most serious OF
causes, but it is understood that he has
since become reconciled to her. She has
been living in Dallas for some three years,
and has been a conspicuous character, Pc
riodically stirring up the town with some
thing sensational.