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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

THE pine hills in North and South Carolina, and those in Florida, Prof B. P. Baker says, resemble each oth CT great deal. In the Carolinas they can be bought for two or three dollars an acre. In Florida, they are twenty to thirty. The reason he assigns for this is, that In the first instance the land is sold and climate thrown in, and in the latter, the climate is sold and land thrown in. He might have added, however, that the gnats and mosquitoes were thrown in.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
The impression gro ws and strength

 ems with the lapse of time until it has settled we'll nigh into positive convection, and n foregone conclu- sion, that New England capital will soon give up the fight against fate, and succumb to the inevitable, and turn towards the splendid climate, water power and other favorable conditions for the investment of her capital in manufacturing enterprises in the South, This fact brought to the attention of Bro. Dunham, of the Van Buren Press, furnishes the in- spiration for the following poignant apostrophe;
 Oh, Yankeedom, Yankeedom, thou that stonest Old Slavery, and casteth out it's friends that were sent unto thee, how often would l have gath cred thy factories together as hen doth gather her chickens under her wings, but ye would not. Behold your factories are left unto you des- olate, and one stone of them shall not be left upon another that shall not be thrown down. It is . truth that the anti slavery crusade, which was born in fanatical New England, the result of which has been bles sing to the South, while that section of country where the anti-slavery infant was born, is now reaping the REWARD { J for it's action in the mat ter, in the 'slow, but sure and cer tam" disappearance of the factories. we are lead to wonder. if. in the hearts of the factory proprietors there is not some considerable regret for their abolitionism.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

HoN. JACOB FRoLIcH, Secretary ol State, may not have been perfect in the administration of his department but it will require something more than the araignment of Hon. J. B. Judkins to convince the public that Jake Frolick isn't safe, sound and true man, and worthy of confidence and trust.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
T N A powerful effort was made to ge

A powerful effort was made to get the prosecuting attorney to noll pros the cases against the Dorans in Hot Springs. It is truly wonderful to think about. How such tiagranta acts of wickedness against the public veal and good order, of which these men were guilty, and not only guilty of the acts for which the law now has it's hands upon them, but they were standing menace to the peace of that community, and to it's good name, how in view of all this, 8 movement could be thought of, much less put into actual consumation, fol their relief and release from anypun. ishment at all, is simply astounding; If the Dorans had stolen few dol lars worth of meat, or been guilty oI a simple assault, or something of a more trialng nature then their cases would have had prompt attention but they were guilty of turning the community up side down, and caus ing human blood to flow freely, and creating a scene Of confusion and disorder that laughed at the ordina, " forms of law, and yet nollc pros IS asked in their behalf. It is shock ing to the order loving, peaceful DOT tion of the people and paralyzes pub lie confidence in the law to furnish adequate protection against the baser grades of lawlessness, and crimes against the peace and dignl. ty of society.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

When the case of the State vs John F. Halle, was called at Russell vile, the defendant did not appear, and $500 in cash that he had de posted in lieu of bail, was declared forfeited to the county.-Gazette.
 Instead of Russellville it should read "Doyer." Dover is the county site of Pope county. But what we wished to remark is, that the people of Pope county consider the murder of young Sam James by John Halle as one of the most heartless, coldest blooded deeds ever committed in the state of Arkansas, and the paltry sum of $500 does not settle the debt due an outraged public. But this is not exactly what we wished to say. What we do want to say is, that the people Of Pope county do not intend even to brush the seat of their pants when the time comes for SETTING down on Chancellor Carroll, whom alone they hold responsible for turning Halle loose, in the face of facts that should have held him till the hillsldes of hades hang with icicles. -Dardanelle Post.
 Amen, brother Ben. The Post couldn't have preached better ser mon, if we had furnished the text. The main points in the preaching may not strike Chancellor Carroll favorably, but then they were not so intended, and there will be no miscar- riage in this respect. What the Post has said, we wish to emphasize with all our might and main, as it respects the official who could out rage our whole people and justice as well, in the face of all the facts and circumstance in the case, to admit to bail, in the paltry sum of $500 which was payable in county scrip, the perpetrator of such crime as John E. Halle stood charged with. The people of this state don't need any such man in such an important position. Yes. we are inclined to think when the time comes for set ting down, there will be many others ready and waiting to join Pope county in setting down on this of Iicial. l
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

OUR dead We wish to say word for them. They sleep heath the sod. They have no tongue to plead their silent cause, and no volce to raise in their silent behalf. Even the lit tie mounds and crude headstones lifted over their last resting place will soon loose the power to mark tue spot where many of them sleep, for they are fast disappearing. Our city cemetery is under fence at last, but alas, how many of our precious dead sleep on the out side of the in
 closure. It was g great pity that either by donation or purchase, or both, the narrow slip of ground on the north border of the cemetery could not have been added to it, es- pecially slip wide enough to embrace the graves of those buried oh ehO SShSeciy SlouHdS. it1 pity, that from any cause whatever the cemetery should be fenced and these left outside. Look too, at the grave yard near Mr. Fowler's resi- dence. There is another cause for pity and greater, for shame. Many of the old Shinn and Harkey con nection, and other old and respected citizens lie buried there, and their graves are now in the public street, and on the commons, and the trace of graves fast disappearing. Is Rus sellville willing to stand idly by carelessly by, indifierently by, and see her dead thus dishonored? Will not citizens mostly interested move out in the matter? So that steps may be taken to put this burylng ground under fence, or else remove the occupants to the cemetery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
letter, from the fsapls.
Valley Items.
Correspondence of the Democrat.

COIfe1ponutucc or tue DemOCrdt.
 APRIL 26.--Magellan was killed
 three hundred and sixty three years ago today. What changes have
 been wrought since that event!
 Little Bertha, daughter of our es- teemed friends, D. B. and Elizabeth Nowlln, is lying quite low with
 whooping cough. Hope she may soon be restored to health. Several other cases of milder type in this neighborhood. .. Two days me.t- ing Tn the Methodist church at Gravel Hill commencing today by Rev. T. A. Graham, pastor. The Gum Log panther, supposed to have been killed on the 20th Inst. It had left Gum Log and was found on the bed of Mir. A. J. Linam of Gravel Hill. =. Tell your Baker Greek B. of F. that he ought to take Crockett's s advlce, ''be sure he is rigat" before booming 80 very "muchly" and your Gum Log "B. of F. and Democrat" that some of us are afraid of these roundabout by-paths. A govern. ment for tue people and by the pao pie and by the people is what we want and such is Democracy. If De- mocracy has failed to do for the peo- pie what it promised, what is to be done? Call on tEe enemy for recruits? Has the effort to get tri week ly mail from Russellviile to Apple ton failed? Cato, can't you talk up the matter up your way and get the thing "agoingw .. Boys Of Valley, how many evenings are you gising to your intellectual and moral i'm proyemen in your debating and lit erary clubs?.. Any news items"
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
Jso. c. FLETCHER draws first bio

JNo. G. FLETCHER draws first blood. Jackson county instructed for him on the 26th. She also instructed for Black for secretary of state, c. B. Moore, attorney general, Wood ruff, treasurer, Cobb, land commis- sioner, W. E. Thompson, school su- perintendent, Files for auditor and Paschal, chancery clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
Yasaey,' department.
-"Big show in town last week, well l should smile.

-"Big show in town last week." well l should smile. Champion game. Club No. 1 challenges Club No. ?, to public con. test with ball and bat, May-day. Somebody will get beat. Look sharp John, if anything bad were to happen to the girls pel pigeon, there might be an order sent to the undertaken. We guess the reason the boy didn't get an answer to his card was because this is leap year. "We girls have right to do as we please this year. Give us chance to ad- vance, will youT shouldn't wonder. Don't stand at the gate too long, boys, when you go home with your girl.
 -Dr. o. says it was pretty cool out on the prairie last week. l won der how he knew?
 Will York made a flying trip to Petit Jean last week.
 The Russellville string band has been reorganized, and will meet twice a week until everything gets straight.
 What is impossible? Anything IS possible with Q woman at the bottom of it.
 Singing at the M. E. church south Sunday evening. But didn't tho girls look sweet, thought
 --One of the boys had the blues Sunday evening, Che got left). Come down to the drugstore John-"biras of feather WILL flock together"
 -"HeIlo Bob, come in, how's times serving you of late?' Bob-Bad, Will. is sweet to love, but oh! how bitter to love a--," "Well, blast the, how are you Willr
 "Me? I'm all right, I took dose of Bilious Bullets last summer, and feel good over it yet. Call again Bob."
 At certain time and place 2 ballot was taken to determine the most handsome young gentleman 2 town. The ballot disclosed the fol- lowing result: HE 5; L.R ?. R.C l; All I; J.W. 1; wv. 1; JIM. l.
 A clandestine shot was fired m the rear of Capt. R. J. Wilson's store on last Tuesday, and some of the shot struck the glass window in the rear of tue building. We have heard 1t accounted for upon the supposl' tion that the gentleman who hrea the shot, aimed it for Mir. Robert Chasteen, who was near the window as the young men are supposed to DC rivals for the hand of one of Russell' ville's fairest young ladies.
 Just imagine if you can, the woe begone expression on young mans face as he leisurcly strolls ln' to the office and espies "heiu TOT postage" written across the iet'e', addressed in his own familiar hsnu to his dulcina, and which had been tackled up In a conspicuous place ps the P. NJ. One of the boys knows who this refers to.
 Several of the boys are un otl rLEd and inconsolable over the uf parture of young lady from ou' midst.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

"Gone where the woodblne twin eth" He stood not on the order of his going, but went, and left his as sociates in business the bag to hold. We mean Mir. Frank Connelley, the dashing young editor of the Arkan- sas Republican. It has been long time since tue republicans attempt ed to take hand in public matters in this quarter, and now that the party does, it is not altogether un- mindful of it's old prestige, or it's old way of doing things. The first sally of this quandam party, the first card it attempted to play, to stumble on a runaway editor is enough like itself o: old to establish it's identity. This young republican editor, if we ms take not, was the self same person who arraigned the Conway county democracy for few irregularities which perhaps indicated nothing more than an ordinary oversight or mistake, and such as are liable to occur in ordinary business transac tions. It is about time this country had it burnt into the bed rock of it's understanding that it's safety and good government lies with the dem ocratic party, and If not there, therc is no safety for It.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

THE picture of Col. John G. Fletcher, printed in last weeks DEM ocRAT shows the characteristics of strong manhood all over it. Col. Fletcher has no need to be ashamed of that picture, aud the people no need to fear Col. Fletcher.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
Moreland Matters.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Items very scarce. k. Too much rain to please farmers. Corn com ing up and will soon be ready for the blow. Planting cotton is the order of the day. .. This section was visited by little hail storm on last Saturday night. No damage done.. The measles have lately broken out in this vicinity. Our worthy young friend W. L. Crow, has been confined to his bed (with measles) for several days. Hope his recovery may be rapid and perma- nent.. :. For several months past there has been mail route in this locality subject to variation. The secret is only two parties have been interested. A case of matrimoni- al fever has broken out in this vi cinity, and if some action is not taken Tn the matter soon it may prove fatal. What do you think about it "Cato?' The Oregon" fever still prevails throughout this vicinity. Who IS the democratic township central committee of this township? The chairman should call convention before long. We democrats out here Tn the mountains feel somewhat interested in politics. ALPHoNso. Caglesville, April 20, 1884.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

THE subject of tariff reform is with us, and with us to stay. It is lodged in the convictions of the peo- pie, and they will continue theil clamor for it until the calous hearts of the protection democrats will be forced to yield and grant the prayer of the great masses of our country,
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

THE recent grand jury of Pulaski county, in thelr report to the circuit court recommend a commencement Of new county court house and jail, at least the purchase of the lots at once.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

IT IS reported in the papers that Ben Butler was in New York recent ly fixing up some scheme or other for him to run for President. It is a cold day when that cock eye of Ben's ain't looking round for such business AS this.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

PROF. B. P. BAKER, who will be re membered, having taught school at Dover several years ago, is now at Palatka Fla, and writes the Searcy Enterprise of the excellence Of the climate and the poor land.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

Why cne set If Brothers' thrsshed by another set, and the banners of the B. of F. thrilling in the dust, or else the democracy rob.
 bed of its power and strength.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

HE Republicans were victorious in the State election of Louisiana on 23d ult. They succeeded in staying at home by good majority. As usual.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

IT will be news to the country to know that, few days ago, Mr. Sam Tilden was interviewed on the sub ject of accepting the democratic nomination for President, and de clined.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

THE Cumberland Presbyterians of Little Rock, under the pastorate of Dr. Buchanan, have just completed 8 $6000 brick church.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

AfR. John R. lobe, brother to our excellent Business Manager, MT. $. F. Jobe, has been County and Pro
 bate Clerk of White county for two years, and announces himself for re- election. His superior qualifications are such as will doubtless insure his
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

They say ia word to the wise is suf- ficient,r but we think it takes about five, ssUse Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup You can get this article in any drug store for twenty-five cents. Physi- clans recommend it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
gas Brothers of Freedom

We will take pleasure in giving space in the DEMOCRAT to any news or brief articles per- pertaining to the interests of the Brothers of Freedom. Let each lodge In the county send us the number of members and names of ofl- cers and any other items of interest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

Sheriff Greenhaw of Newton coun, ty made his final settlement wltn 'nr W State last week. He collected e'elj dollar assessed against the real aS" 'S" dersonal property of his county ,", first instance of the kind in ArAaH sas since the war.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

HE five civilized tribes of Indi- ans have secured space to exhibit their products at the worlds fair at New Orleans.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

PoPE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Dover, ... Saturday, June 14th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Little Rock, Wednesday, June Both
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

PopE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES, At Precincts, .. Saturday, June 7th
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

THE almanac and the weather dis agreed as to when Easter came this year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01
THURSDAY, MAY I, 1884.

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Chicago, ....-.. Tuesday, July Sth
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

Lincoln is erybody's first cno'Y for second place.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-05-01

them and the order, but as it was, there was no restraint upon their perfect freedom in this respect; and, being democrats, of course they an- nounced as democrats. Now, if by
 any means the B. of F. should be
 brought into the political arena, and bring out ticket of their own, it will effecLually cut of these worthy
 candidates. nearly all of whom are
 members of the order; for they stand announced as democrats, and subject
 to democratic authority. Being
 members of the order and announc-
 ing under the action of their council
 giving them the freedom of their
 own choice, would it be right or just
 to slaugeter them at one fell swoop,
 which would be done by the deter
 imitation to put out another ticket.
 But what is the use of an independ
 ent ticket any way? A B. of F.
 stands announced for every office in
 the county, and they are as worthy
 as can be founc Tn the order, and
 that ought to be enough. We write this to set democrats to thinking whether they be B. Of +. or not; for 1t is something that effects the vital interests of the party; and to set B
 of F. to thinking, whether they be democrats or not. Allow us to say one thing more, and that is, it would be hazardous step for the order in our opinion. For,if it is determined upon, then we will have, in . regu- lar canvass, B. of F. democrat against a E. of F. independent and tue door would be opened for dissen- tion and strife in the order. And not only that, but danger and demorali- zation to the democratic party; and all tor what, and what the result? l
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-06-21
Domestic Servants.

Denis kcarney proposes that several
Thousand working. women bc Imported
from Europe. totake tho place Of China
men % domestic servants In this n
try. Let the proposition be- tabled Al
once. II will bring no rcllct Ia Amcrl.
can housekccpcrs. You might bring
iive inilliOn women here from Enrppo.
YOU might bring them from lonely hnta
In tho Black Forrest. wIicr thew wete
born and where the, grew up scores Of
miles away from any human bong save
their " family; You might CLEAN
them out OF mountain cottages in the
Alps where the sound u \ human voice
hal 10 them as great q rarity n A clean
shirt; you might rake them FROM lonely.
drifted Russian steppes, aud take them
from iar-away Islands In scandinavian
waters. where the landing u a mail
steamer twicn a year was The only sivu
OF The existence ~ an outside world
you m ght bring them from mud howell.
IN iesolaie Irish bogx, add when vpu
got them hcru aud Offered them siko
to do house work In = family Of two
grosn persons and m chlldfun. thew
would tell Jon they ''wsaldn't 20 into
NE country Dearly beloved. thtsI la
frre countut its Kaias are olenei 4,
The oppressed and needy IL all nstlops
, poor arr ever welcome 10 a
Shore. hut 4 n fiye-eens piece could
eefnF al The ''vorkinx. son,<n'' n
hafu5H % Ame<<'a nskt week, ara N l
could GET Md Of the niekai Mai Va h
psf = fArp ! you'd thupw Il ! far
ev-r he Rocky Mountains thst Il woaLl
Ind zhous tse hundred miles MA q
- sssssA--swsuNL 49, <erlupa,
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-06-21
The utIllty Of Pain.

The utility OF pain t. @ IN tho
membrane which sweeps the surface II
The eye. for Instance in several animals.
whenever any i%rriinni particle -
brought intn contact with these deli.ats
structures The pain caused by the
foreign body sets up rcIlcsly a musoula-
contraction In Ibis membrane. and thus
J y brought acrus, The eve. sweeping
tie surface. aud 80 the offending matter
Is removed. Whom the foreign body R,
too liked TO 10 80 removed. dsorssu.
iEation VI the csc follows. and amid A
general destruction Of the organ The
lrfi1ant matter Is got rid vi. b%ustruc.
uOn Of tho eye Nv these animal.
would To n eomtgOn occurrence " il
were not Tor this muscular arr ngnmout.
aAd pain i the ~s,saiant; II u, \, II
were. the finger that pulls the trigger.
and the machinery already pro, died.
sui prepared IA 1T In action thenhy.
In man Me suffering caused by \ for.
oign body In the cyc calls the attention
" The part and leads Ia lis removal
u u wore not Tor the palm ~ produced
~iuemodiablo mischief would u.ton bo
permitted 10 60 on unchecked. bccAm.o
unnotlecd. Not only does pain ~ do.
lead the ego FROM tha injurious effect. Of
lore "a bodies. but il often serves To pp,-
tcct the delicate organ from uvrrwurs.
and Whorc pain sso produced rrst IL
given 10 tn part. aud recovery Is instI.
ln'ed. Especially Is this .orn whrrn
tha eyes Arc not az absolute pair. and
long pcrnsal 81 a page strains them.
frnner spectacle. making the ewes a
lair give prompt ant permanent rclicf.
The grave disease, OF tho csc ar, ,bu,s
which are painless, where inclpicn, dis.
oa'e i aggravated by persistent action.
all Of which would b. avoided II pain
were 4 consequence OF the malady. 80
The Contemporary Rsr,eg,
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-06-21

Tho sea coast II Southern Florida 4.
10 be brought into competition with
Cctlon. the Malabar and Coromnndrl
coasts ct India, ,hc tropical islands of
tho Pacific, the West Indies and Sou,h
America, whore immense groves Of co.
cuanut trccs may te seen. An enter-
prising capitalist OF New Jersey. Who
secs millions In the project has started
~ eS'cnsivc plantation Of cocoanut-lree,
IN Dadc County, along the coast of
Southern Florida The sccd cocoanuts
were brought from South America and
given careful attention In A nur,ary.
where tue nuts were placed In squares
containing about i0O each. These were
covered M inch deep with sand and SEA
weed, or soft mud from the beach. anil
Natcrcd daily ill lhcy terminated.
Ono hundred thousand plants have been
set out on n tract of about l.OUD acreS.
nj a cost u nearly $4,000, and ne,t
winter the number will be LARGELY aug.
menlcd. The plants were placed In
holes three feet deep aud from ,wcnt,
TO thirty fee. apart II requires sis
years Tor the trees 10 begin 10 Weld re.
turns. but IL is estimated thai m ION
years the grove will pay ten per cent.
oil a valuation of s2,Ol.Uup. A full.
grown tree will mature about sixty nut,
annually. The fiorida CO oanui cuIt.
urc Is limited, however. a. Il IL confined
exclusively 10 the sea coast, and tho
trces can only be grown TO a small OF.
tent In southern florida. In their native
regions the cocoa palms grow to a hcish,
rom SIXTY tn a hundred feet With .
cylindrical stem which atlalns a thick.
ness uf twu feet. The tire terminates
IN a crown OF graceful. pinuair lr.vrs.
= Is very beautiful. In Ceylan alone
the number 81 cocoa palm tree. rrpw.
ing Is estimated at aOa- Boutoa
Glpbs.