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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
RUssELL7IILE. POPE oo..ARK.. APRIL B. 1854
dollar. where did he obtain such

d dollar. Where did he obtain such
an enormous sum?
There is a remedy. The laboring
class constitute more than one halt
of the population. II suffrages fail,
union win not. Union in matters Of
interest, and charity in all things is
very good rule. There are men who
will not be bribed, but who will work
for the general welfare Of the people.
We have many Just and right
cous men, now holding Offices OF trust.
To such we do not refer, only as an
official to be initiated in our next
elections. Some seem to think that
farmers should not meddle in poll.
tics. Wonderful thought! Is it not
the legislation OF political bodies and
organised demagouges that has
brought the laboring man to his
present condition? City officers and
county officers have very little 10 do
with the laborer.s relief. But Legis-
lures and Congresses composed Of
men with the right motives, with a
spirit Of justice, and with determ-
ined will that all shall receive equity
will remove the farmers burden.
The laboring class is to blame. 1t
has the power but will not use it.
When they unite and call for justice
they will receive it. No sooner.
A FREE B.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
SUBURBAN NEWS.
Dardanelle.


Mr.. b. f. Morrow, of Gardens Bot
tom, will start for Texas in June to
try his fortune In that country.
DR.. Mcclure has returned from
Hot Springs somewhat improved in
health, bat is by no means an athlete.
He is on safe ground though, and
even with the season.
At meeting of the board Of di-
rectors of the Dardanelle and Rus
seIlville railway, held yesterday,
Hon. q. l.. Wise was elected secre-
tary, vice COLT. M. Gibson resigned.
Capt. j. and Mrs. Evins have re-
turned from Hot Springs, where
Mrs. 4. has been under treatment
for rhematism. She returns much
improved.
The Hesperian has again suspend
ed. Capt. K. A. Skinner has bought
the material.
Rev. II. b. Millner of Russellville
is conducting protracted meeting
at the G. p. church.
The following are candidates: For
clerk--W. III. Gee; for sheriff.. l..
Thompson; for ASSESSOR. S. Gulley
and j. F. McClesky; for treasurer
George G. Parker
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
The Mercy of the Hour.

The reader who hears afar off of
the celebrated Charity Hospital,
nearly two hundred years old, learns
with surprise that So or even 81 sent
to NJ. A. Dauphin, at New Orleans,
La, will procure whole or fraction
of a ticket in the next drawing,
(April 9th, the 167 Grand Month
ly Drawing.of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, which gives ST.
100000 as guaranty for the sup
port of that noble institution. The
reader may get in return $4,000,
but that need not deter real phil
anthropist.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
Appleton Notes.

Correspondence Of the Democrats.
Will you allow me space in your
live local paper to say few words
more, as we have noticed a great
deal of prophesying concerning the
present year. Some have said the
ground hog is in the ground: we
heard him hollow on the 18th OF
March, so he is out. The Bible
teaches US that the old prophets
have passed away and the new ones
are false. So let's do our part and
the Lord will do his. He promised
us bread bv the sweat Of our face, so
if we will do our part He will do his.
He promised to be with us in the
sixth trouble and to forsake us not
in the seventh.
We were at Mt. Zion last night to
see the performance at the concert.
Everything passed off nicely. Prof.
Gibson at the close gave US fare
well address, which would be hard
to beat.
Rev. James f. Montgomery is our
preacher at Sulphur Springs the en-
suing year. Success to him is my
prayer.
The enterprising farmers are
planting corn We intend to sell
corn next year instead of buying.
As Griffin township has solidly
said for that worthy gentleman, N.
w. Kuhn to represent us once, so we
will again. And we believe the peo
pie of Pope county will say the same.
So We say, voters go to the ballot
box when the time comes and take
God in your heart and make wise
choice and vote for the worthy gen.
tleman, N w. Kuhn. A. G. B.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
The Farmers Burden.

Correspondence ofthe Democrat.
Have the Congresses, Legislatures
and Courts which We consider the
very center and fountain of justice
worked for the best interest OF the
working MANI. Past Investigations
show that they have not and are not.
The Government has, under the pre-
tense of making the wilderness to
bloom as the rose, donated to monop
lies about one tenth of the United
States. Two hundred million acres
would hardly suffice for the railway
subsidies, which have been granted
by the Government. Corporations
select suitable route for road, ap
ply to the Government and receive
a grant of from four to ten sections
TO each mile of the road. No one
is averse to the granting Of aid by
the Government to corporations or
enterprises which are for the public
good Of tie people. Is the Govern
ment doing justice BY granting mil
lions of public acres and scores Of
millions of public money to private
corporations? The people build at
the request of the monopolies which
consolidate In order to avoid compe-
tltion, and then you pay for your
transportation at their request also.
Congresses, Legislatures and Courts
are not unfrequently the recipients
Of free passes OF excursions on mag
nificent palace cars and many other
courtesies, which make bribery at a
minimum.
Railroads are the very mediums of
American progress. This may be
true, but if the Government builds
road, why not own it rather than do
nate IL to corporation OF monopo-
lies who do not even return thank.
We might say that five million acres
of Arkansas land has been granted
to the railway corporations. Who is
benefited by the donations? The
monopolics invariably. Railroads
win be built without any such ex-
travagance Of American lands. High
tariff and generous donations have.
raised the nabob 10 where he can
sport the diamond with tariff or
ten per cent, in gilded palaces; they
have lured the laboring man till he
can repose upon woolen blanket
with q tariff Of seventy per cent, J
and behold the last ray of the sun OF
liberty, as it vanishes beneath the
black horizon Of despotism. Why
do the actual necessities Of life have
such a high tariff, while the Injuries
Of life have hardly any? Silks and
diamonds are very little thought of
by the farmers. There is a lack Of
justice somewhere. Suppose Van
derbilt is worth one hundred million
dollars more to-day than he was forty
years ago, and yet, he never earned
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
Notice for PubIfcatiOn.

Land Office, Darianelle, Ark. March Ia, 1884.
notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make flpai proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
County Judge Of Pope county at Dover, Ark.
on April 80, 1854, viz:
William w. smith, Hid entry No 1891, for
the e u sec s tip 8 r 10 west.
he names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF. said land, viz. ~ f3
D. b. Nolin, S. +. Nowlin, w, s. Bowdcn, c.
W. Bowden, all Of Gumlog Ark. ~
apl-l7 A,G. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that / Will attend each
of the following named townships in Pope
personal property for the year 1884 aud the
per capita tax Of such as are liable to pay the
same, at the following times and places. to-
wit:
.GumIog Township, at precinct, Saturday,
March ~, 1884.
Gala Greek township, at Potts Station,
Mon. & Tues, Mar. 81, q April 1st,
Wilson tp. az .Atkin Wed, Thurs. and Fri
Illinois tp. at Russellville. sat. Mon. u Tues,
April 5, Z and g.
Dover tip. at. Dover, We'd, Thursday and
Friday, April Q. 10 and11.
All persons are requested to meet me at one
OF the above named places.
P.J. RoLLOw.
March 1s 1884. Assessor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
Letters from To tsapla.
Dover. Ark.


Correspondence OI tNt Dttn0cfUt.
Asyour excellent paper is largely
circulated within the bounds Of the
Dover circuit, and can reach more
people through it than any other pa
per taken IN the county, | will take
it as q great favor II you will allow
me little space to say Few things
about the Dover circuit. / was ap.
pointed to this circuit last fall by
Bishop Cranberry. We reached
Dover the 1st day Of December, and
found shelter at the pleasant home
Of our old friend and brother, Capt.
Rollow, until we arranged to keep
house. In few days we were snug
ly sheltered in the parsonage, which
would be with some improvements,
q neat comfortable home for preach
er's family. The people here re-
ceived us with open arms and hearts,
and notwithstanding the very short
crop Of. last year, our necessities
have been supplied. Our religious
prospects were never better at this
season of the year; at some of our
appointments we are expecting re-
yival soon.
The good people of Dover brought
us under lasting obligations a short
time ago. About dark one evening
we discovered lights coming from
different directions and meeting at
Bro. Faucets. one OF our near neigh
bors; soon the procession moved out
In the direction of the parsonage.
They came in and crowded on the
veranda, where they halted and
sang, "Sweet Bye and Bye. Before
the song was ended, we began to
feel that we were being raised to a
higher plane of religious enjoyment.
The song being ended, they march
ed into the dining room. One good
brother placed in our hands as he
passed sealed envelope; other
brethren placed silver coins in our
hands. After remaining in the din
ing room short time, they returned
to the sitting room, where we were
addressed by Capt. Rollow, and in
formed that we would find depos-
tied on our dining table donation,
which he hoped we would accept.
This called for a speech from us, but
it was a very poor one, for | confess
I was excited. Well, l have heard
the expression, in regard to the
wealthy, "their tables groaned with
luxuries.' Well, if ever a table
groaned," ours did that night. We
found upon it meat, -four, sugar, cof-
fee, salt, pepper, starch, butter, eggs,
canned fruit, dried fruit, enough to
last the family many weeks. Some
silver found its way into the sugar
bowl one fine shirt; one broom.
We pray that the donation may be
restored to the donors fourfold in
this life, and in the world to come,
life everlasting.
T. A. GRAHAM.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
NOTICE OF sErrrEMEsr.

Notice is hereby given that the following ad-
ministrators, guardians. and executors have
fled their accounts currentsf for settlement anil
confirmation at the May 1884 Term, OF the
Pope plgbate Court. viz; .N
Y y Reynolds, :. We Cronister, Est.
q w Bergman 9 Polly McAllister Est.
J Rye. " c II Shinn, g
r X Barrow Gdn Of Kosella Peck, MINOR.
w l. ID Ewing " > X Ashmore's heirs.
j NJ Hamilton " u Williamson =. k2Fs
JCCagle Dora Y Adam Shinn minors
w Young Gdu j McCune heirs.
g 's - May McCune -
4" Willie s Young heirs,
j B Erwin Admr Frank rhaeh Est, Sinal.
All persons Interested in the settlement Of
said estates are hereby notified TO file their ex-
eeptions TO said accounts currents, II any they
have, on 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 path day
OF Mar. 1889. laACsf "a
/. JAMES POTTS,
a t~e Clepk.
inch n st.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

"The proof of the pudding is in
the eating" so says the old adage,
and so the proof of the value OF a
medicine is the opinions of those who
have used it. Thos. Bass. Sr.. of
Steelville, says, II have used Prickly
Ash Bitters in my family for years
for ailments OF the kidneys, liver
and bowels, and find there is no
remedy equal TO it. apr. "a.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

Middle Aged Men often lack Wig
or: this can be restored by that great
brain and nerve food, known as
MERwlN's SPECIFIC, THE GREAT EN-
GLrsH REMEDY. Read the advertise
ment in another column of TO days
paper
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

The democratic state central com
mittee Of Rhode Island nominated
Elisha Matthewson for lieutenant
governor and Francis Il. O'Reilly
for attorney geperal. Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

The handle factory at Fulton got
order from st. Louis for 100000 hoe
handles.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
d Freedom
Cove Lodge, B. of f. No. 147.

Cove Lodge, Ii. of f. No. 147.
At q meeting Of Cove lodge B. of
f. No. 147 on the 18th of March
1884, the Constitution Of the Nation
al Liberal League was introduced
and read in open lodge. A motion
and second made, that the president
of this lodge appoint committee to
draft resolutions condemning the
constitution and organization known
as the National Liberal League, mo-
tion carried. The president appoint
ed j. O. Hearnc, L. j. Martin, and
G. I. Brown, and on the 22d OF
March 1884, the lodge met and the
committee made their report in open
lodge. A motion and second made
that these resolutions be adopted
and sent to the Pope County Reflect.
or, and Russellyille Democrat, for
publication.
G. L. Brown,
Secretary.
RESOLUTIONS.
To the President and Brethren of
Cove lodge, No. lat, B. of f. We,
your committee heretofore appointed
to draft resolutions condemning the
constitution and organization known
as the National Liberal League, beg
leave to submit the following pream-
bic and resolution:
Whereas, We believe there is a
God, the Creator of all things, and
that the Bible is the word of God,
and we believe it to he the all suffi-
cient rule of our faith and prac.
tice, and
Whereas, The National Liberals
deny that this is the word of God,
and deny the reality of the holy re
ligion it teaches, and
Whereas, They are trying 70 in
crease their number and lead astray
the unstable souls, and especially
the youths Of our country into their
dangerous paths by spreading abroad
their wicked literature, therefore
Resolved, 1st. That we look on
this move as one tending to the
greatest evils and most soul destroy
ing institutions ever organized in
our land.
2nd. That we as Brothers of Free
dom, will at all times watch closely
and carefully for men of this charac-
ter, and will close the doors of our
lodge against the approach OF such,
and ii we find that any such have
crept in that we will proceed with.
out delay to cast them out.
3D.. That in our business Trans
actions with men, we will haye moth
ing to do with such characters, eth
er directly or indirectly, whether he
be merchant, lawyer, doctor, or farm.
cr, thereby showing them that we
hold ourselves above men that lower
themselves with brute creation
4th. That we ask all lodges of b.
of +. who may see these resolutions,
to adopt them or some bearing on
the subject.
5th. That copy of this preamble
and resolutions be furnished the
Pope County Reflector and Russell
vile Democrat for publication.
j. O HEARNE,
i. j. MARTIN,
TwIGGs BRowN,
Cn,a,,.ttto.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
Commissioners.


Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Leg
islature for Educational and charitable pur-
poscs-with capital of 81, ,000 000-to which
reserve fund of over $b50000 has since been
added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made n part Of the present State
Constitution adopted December I'd, A. d., 1879.
The only Lottery erer eoted on and endorsed
By The people ofanu State.
~ aeuer scales or posfpoaes.
ITS GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAW
iNGS take place monthly.
TY TO WIN A FORTUNE.
THIRD GRAND DRAWING,
CLASS G. IN THE ACADEMY
OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS.
TUESDAY, April Ste, 1854
18TH Monthly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $75,OOO.
100000 Tickets at Five Dollars
Eeach. Fractions, in Flfths
in proportion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. =

zSV1IOE 01zkNxk IV1<s
Landonicext Dardanelle, Ark, Feb. %, 1854.
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in supportsof his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register
and Receiver at Dardrnelle, Ark, on the 7th
day OF April, 1894. viz:
James X. Bonncll, Hid entry No. 1924 for the
y n " sec n tp Sn % wesi
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of, said land. viz: *
Oliver Hamilton, James Maddux. VIM. Rob-
erts, John Spillars, all of RussellyIllc. Ark.
aprl-3 T. M. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
I. q. O. F..

Chosen Friends Lodge No, 80, /. o. o. f..
Ameets every first and third Monday nights of
each month.
M. H. BAIRD, N. G.
A. NJ. HARTsELL, sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

1861 Prizes, amounting to ............ 1896, 800
Application for rates to clubs should only be
made to the Office Of the Company in New
Orleans.
For further information write clearly, giving
full address. Make p. o. Money Orders
payable and address Registered Letters to
new ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
POSTAL NOTES and ordinary letters by
Mail or Express TALL sums of IS and upwards
by Express at our expensel to
M. A. DAUPHIN. New Orleans, La.
Or, M. A. DAUPHIN,
COZ Seventh st., Washington. d. Z.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landofiice at Darslanellc, Ark. March 3. 1884
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice OF his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
Judge Of fope Co. Ark. at Dover Ark on the
9Th day Of April, 1884, viz:
Jackson J. Bowdcn. Hid entry No. 1f.004, for
the n se u sec 81 tp . n 10 west.
his con tinuous residence upon. and cultivation
OF, said land. viz:
w. A. Hudlow, Adam Chronister, A. SkelIon,
H. Reynolds, all. OF Moreland. Ark.
aprI-3 A. G. LEMING. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

CHRISTTAN CHURH
Preaching the lst and 2d Lo rd's Day in each
month by Ed, G.. w. Hafkcy. Sunday School
at9:a0 a. M, each Lords Day, and prayer
meeting at night. All are invited.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
: aln Bnsstlleills eI)tsalg asusftat.

TIE RussELLvILLE PRINTING ASSOCIATION
Proprjstors.
IL SHINN, President.
GEO. Z. HOWELL, vice-President,
g. MUNDAY, secretary,
g. II. BAIRD. Treasurer.
H. +. JOBE, Business Manager.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
Church and Society Directory,

pRESBYTERIAN cHURCH.
H.B. Miner, pastor. Preaching every Sab.
bath at II a. m. and 1880 p. m. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday at 1880. p NJ. Sabbath
school at a. IN. every sabbath.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

NETH0DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
j. T. Hendrickson, pastor. Preaching LIST
and Sd Sabbath. IL a. m. and 30 pm. Prayer
meeting Thursdays, 1880 y. m. sabbath school
"a. N.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-04-03

BAP7YST CHTRGH.
j. T.. Weaver. pastor. Preaching every 2d
and 4th Sabbath at IL am. and7 80 pm. Fray
1 err meeting every Tuesday night. sabbath
school o a. m. every Sabbath
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
FROM LADDONIA.
Superintendent and Physician

Correspondence to the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, Mo-, Oct. 9th, 1854
A thief entered Squire Gilliland's
house last Friday night, got hold Of
bis pants, and took s64.60 out of the
pocket. On the same night some one
got into DIR. Cox's house through the
window, but was heard before be
did any damage. He left the house
in short order.
The Republicans are preparing for
a big rally next Thursday, all of them
taking great interest in it.
John W. Hendrick, and Ed Maid
en- of Pike, vel in town last week.
The latter was looking for a farm to
buy.
This week will be mostly passed by
the Laddonians, in talking up poll
tics, marching and rallying up votes
for next Tuesday. Everybody is in
a good humor over it, and all are
going on as ''merry as o marriage
BELL" One party, marches with both
the democrats and republicans, and
we presume it will be owing to who
he marches with last that gets his
vote. The biggest rally, and finest
uniforms will win some votes. Such
is life. ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

This advice is not meant for the
youngsters in our school who are af-
ficted with the ''seven years" brand
of itch; but for the Democratic voter
who has a grievance against some
man on the ticket. There are two
mensson the ticket who are most OBJ
noxious to us; but like q true Dem
ocrat, we shall vote for them, for the
sake of the principles they represent,
and because party discipline requires
it.
Old Gov. Bill Allen, of Ohio, of
sacred memory, once found a bitter
personal enemy's name upon his
ticket. The man watched old Bill to
see if he would scratch his name off,
but the old Spartan put in a straight
ticket. The man walked up and ex-
tended his hand, saying: "Gov.
Allen, I did not expect you to vote
for me, and yonr magnanimity quite
oyercomes me SO far IS ! am con-
cerned, the past is buried, and here
is my hand and friendship"
Old Bill drew back with scorn, and
Numbered out. ITO hell with your
hand and your friendship! I didn't
vote for you, sir; 1 voted for a prin-
cipae."
Let every Democrat prove his De
mocraey Tuesday week, by putting
jim Q straight ticket, and let the re-
sponsibikt5 for the Objectionable men
upon it rest upon the party which
nominated them.-Ralls Co. Guide.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
WHY Is IT.

Some of the democrats who do the
most talking and have so much to say
about who is and who is not fit for
Office; who should be nominated and
who should not be and what shall be
done with those who do not favor the
nomination of any one who happens
to displease them. These democrats
we notice are furnishing neither
money nor enthusiasm for the good
of the cause. The Democratic party
should sit down on useless blowers
and spiteful drones.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Concurrent resolution submitting to
the qualified voters of the State of Mis-
souri, an amendment to the constitution
thereof, concerning revenue and taxation.
Be it Resolped by the Senate, the House Of
Representatives. concarring therein:
That at the general election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November, A. d. 1854, the follow
ing amendment to the constitution of the
State of Missouri, concerning revenue
and taxation, shall be submitted to the
qualified voters Of said State to wit:
SECTION /. In addition to the taxes to
be levied for county and city purposes,
under and by virtue of section IL Of arti-
Gle 10 of the constitution of this State,
the county courts Of the several counties
of this State are authorized to levy. for
road and bridge purposes, an additional
tax, not to exceed (iD fifteen cents on
each n hundred dollars of valuation,
and the city of st. Louis is authorized to
levy for street purposes an additional tax
not to exceed fifteen cents on each one
hundred dollars of valuation, the rate
herein allowed to be levied and collected
the same as other taxes for county and
city purposes, and subject to all existing
constitutional restrictions as to valuation
Of property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30
Notice.

NOTICE.
The board of directors of the Mexico
Southern Bank at Mexico, Missouri, did
ON the thirtieth day of September, 1884,
make their order of record that the capi-
tai stock of the bank be increased over
and beyond the amount Of the capital
stock at present established and existing
in the sum of fifty thousand dollars, that
is to say five hundred shares of the par
value of one hundred dollars Q share.
And the stockholders of said bank are
hereby notified that a meeting of the
stockholders is hereby called and will be
holden al the banking house Of said bank
in said city Of Mexico at 9 o'clock In he
forenoon Of the 10th day Of December,
1884, and continued at least three hours
unless the object for which said meeting
was called be accomplished sooner, to
give their consent to such increase Of the
capital stock of the bank II deemed cd
visable by them. C. H. HARDIN,
Pres. Beard of Directors Of the Bank.
H. A. RICKETTS,, Secy. and Cashier.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-10-30

Charley Grasty of the Kansas City
Times was in Mexico this week and
made US a pleasant call. The Times
is one of the leading papers in the
west or east either and to a great de-
gree owes its success to Charley,
its live, ambitious, energetic, and new
er-say "no news" city editor.