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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

ballot by a large majority For
Treasurer, w. Il. Woodruff Jr.. and
for Auditor, A. w. Files. were nom
mated by reclamation. The race
Tor Attorney General brought out
the keenest interest, next 70 that Of
governor. There were III ballots
for this officer, all spirited and en-
thusiastic. Col. Dan w. Jones en-.
tered the race with 20 majority on
first call, which varied with sure
gains, until the last call, when he
was nominated over Hon. G. b.
Moore, BY 80 majority. Hon. H. N.
Mcveigh being Withdrawn after the
10th ballot. Hon. Wood 4. Thomp
son had just emo opposition 70
keep his nomina from being
a unanimous thing, aad Pope coun
ty's endorsement would have made
Judge CAROLS complete, but Pope
didn't give the endorsement, and
never will except as nominee. Hon.
Paul M. Cobb would have had no
opposition but FOR desire Of few
delegations to pay DIR. Bond a COM
pliment. Mr.. j. w. Galloway was
nominated for chancery clerk over
Mr.. J. II. Paschal by % majority,
which completed the ticket, and
ended for some of the positions one
Of the most vigorous campaigns for
a nomination ever made in the state.
But all is well that ends well, and
we have one of the best tickets we
ever had, giving evidence Of the
good work done by the convention,
and the safety in democratic coun-
sells.
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letters from The People
Valley Items.
correspondence Of the Democrat.

Correspondence OF the Democrat.
June seems to have borrowed a
we bit from some time hence, WARM,
HOT.
This section has been favored re-
Gently with showers--a general rain
would be hailed with especial de
light by everyone. Laying by eofR
and cutting oats is call the go" j,,st
now.
Blackberries are ready for the
cook which we take as an omen that
the hum of the thresher will soon be
heard.
The sweet music(2) OF the whip.
porwill is silent.
Since the Dover council of b. of
f. decided against ye everlasting
ticket politics has not been men
toned in Gravel Hill Lodge and yet
we are informed that this lodge was
represented at Mt. Enon. just how
the thing was ''did'' or where the lie
gality comes in we can't exactly
comprehend.
After having taken peep at that
hill field of Mr.. Sam Browns If you
don't conclude that he aims to have
some sweet potatoes after awhile
you can't see as we do. These ven.
lures OF Mr. Brown will doubtless be
watched and perhaps others will fall
into line in due time.
Mr.. Greer Oates and family Of
Potts station are stopping at Gravel
Hill springs. This beautiful, pleas
ant summer resort is destined to
draw upon Eureka.
There were quite number of Wis
itors in attendance at church at
Gravel Hill last sunday. Among
the number we recolect Capt. z. III.
Rollow, Sheriff Quinn, Ed Bayliss,
George Albright and - Bullock of
Dover. Messrs. Jas Gorden, Phi
meas Wilson, VIM. Montgomery OF
Appleton. On account of the illness
of the pastors wife the meeting
closed on Sunday. BELsso.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03


A MANS political record belongs
to the public, and when lie attempts
70 conceal il. be u guilty. of trying
70 deceive aud suindle the public.
We have made frequent and earnest
inquiries Of our neighbor, the Reflect.
or, concerning his political nnteccd
ents in Prairie county, as our friends
will testify, we have done so In most
respectful terms. ami purely for the
purpose Of Information. From bis
persistent refusal 10 vouchsafc an an
swer pro or con. and in view Of bis
recent reply to the Ozark Sun on
this very point, that the people cared
for the paper and not the editor, and
in view Of sundry other sufficient
reasons, and in order that the public
mind may be fixed as to some por-
ton Of our friends history. we pro-
coed to state emphatically that the
editor Of the Reflector was a green
hacker in Prairie county. But you
say he claims to have been a demo
crat for 25 years. Well, yes, he did
make that assertion. But nevsrthe-
less he was greenbackcrin Prairie
all the same. We sympathize with
our friend in this predicament, for
little matters like these crossing at
right angles with each other, and
.renching SO terribly upon his veraci-
ty, are bad looking things dangling
from the horns Of an ugly dilemma.
The following letter is a volume
within itself, and may be at variance
with our friends claim to have been
a democrat Of twenty-five years
standing, but we can't help it if it
does. 1t IS not our fault
DEs ARC, Ark, June 10Th.
w. w. Gill have known for eight
or nine years. | know but little of
his political record the first few years
be lived here, but fol several years
before he left he was n greenbacsar,
or at least held himself out as such.
He has told as worthy and creditablc
citizens as we have in the county
that he never was democrat.
Mr.. Gill had no political influence
this county. x Z.
j. G. THwEAT.
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How They served Me.

Correspondence OF the Democrat.
If you will allow me space, will
tell the readers of your excellent pa
Iper through its columns, how the
good citizens ofDover served me on
last Tuesday night, June oath. Mrs.
Conley and / were notified in The
forenoon that we were expected to
sup with Prof. Fl. L. Rayburn and
family that evening, and that a fail
ure on our part would be no small
disappointment, so we made ready
and in due time were at the PROBES
sor's, residence where we were re-
ceivcd so cordially that we felt quite
at home. After supper we were all
seated ON the west gallery where we
could enjoy the fresh air, and where
through the twilight we could view
with admiration the modesty with
which the softening graces OF the
sky welcomed night fall.
How pleasant it is to be here with
friends OF former days, and talk OF
the gracious seasons we have enjoy
ed together. but just at this moment
we are interrupted. There is an
alarm at the east door. Mrs. Ray
burn attends and finds the cause to-
be, thirty five persons wishing to en-
ter her mansion, which does not
alarm he. in the least, but in her
usually plucky style she bids them
enter. In regular procession they
follow her into the dining room
where they found strong table, on
which they made deposit. And
what was it? Well, there were sacks
of flour, packages of coffee, sugar,
soda, starch, dry goods, etc. It,
seems as If they knew just what a
preachers family would most appre
ciate, for in addition to the articles
already named there were $500 in
silver left on that same table. The
guests were now all seated and Cant.
z. j. Rollow, the appointec to make
the presentation was introduced by
sisters MeFadin and Rayburn, who
then informed the writer that the
don alton just made was TO himself
and family and was made by the
good citizens of Dover as token of
their appreciation of his labors as a
minister, and also OF an opportunity
to contribute to his necessities to
which he the writcr) in his imper
feet manner replied assuring the
kind donors that he would ever
strive by Gods grace to prove him
self worthy OF their confidence. This
is how they served me, for which |
am truly their servant. l have been
preaching at this place as pastor of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
nearly five years, and have ever
found the people sociable and friend
~. Ia conclusion, "May the God of
all peace dwell in them richly"
Without mentioning names, the
leading citizens of Dover were well
represented Thanks. We read a
chapter, had a session of PRAYER and
the crowd dispersed all leaving IN
good order, peace and harmony.
john A. CoNLEY.
Dover, Ark, June 20, 1884.
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SECTION five Of the B. of F. pla
form reads as follows:

SECTION flye oil the Is. OF +. plat
form reads as follows:
18th. That all party feuds be for
ever dismissed in order that the far
mers, mechanics and ,aboring men
may unite to defend themselves
against the swarm of non producers
who are banded together to rob the
people"
The scriptures speak of sounding
brass and a tinkling cymbal. They
use this figure to denote person
making great pretention without
any Of the reality Of what they pro-
fess. This figure is evidently in
point on this section. If ever there
was clap trap put in words, what is
couched in this section is clap trap,
for the conditions referred to is
known by all intelligent or half in
telligent men not to exist in Pope
county. It looks impossible that a
body Of men. even Of the least in
formed, could have been picked up
in the county that would have given
vent to such wild declarations as the
above. Taking this section for a
guide and one would expect TO meet
regiment of non producers on every
public road, yea, stronger than that
literally swarming over the face of
the earth. Where do these non pro.
ducers stay, and when did they com
NIT the robberies complained OF? We
are acquainted with the people of
Pope county pretty extensively, but
we fail to know this swarm of non
producing robbers. 1t is awful to
think about such vast multitude of
the people of Pope county being
banded together for such an awful
purpose as that OF robbery. Do you
believe it? A swarm means great
many. The imputation is then that
great many of Pope county's citi-
zens are banded together TO rob.
Well, really, the more we look at it,
the less do we envy our friends all
the glory they can get out of this
section Of their platform. But per-
haps they were fixing up platform
for Ben Butler, we hadn't thought of
that.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

Correspondence Of the Democrat.
Your correspondent attended the
convention at Mt. Mnon June 2lst.
Everything passed of quietly and
peace and harmony prevailed. The
proceedings have been published in
your paper and need not repeat
them.
The convention oyer | turned my
course north. went across the Buck
mountain through rough and rug
ged country and put up for the night
within two miles OF Dover. ] passed
through Dover on Sunday morning
on my way home, and all along my
way Of travel to and from Mt. Enon,
saw good prospects FOR liberal
harvest next fall. Wheat all har-
vested now and said to be an aver
age yield. This Is the first time
that ! ever attempted 10 write for
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03
Another Poor Man Struck by
Fortune.

The man who has a prize in a lot
terry is regarded as the happiest of
morta,s. At the last drawing of
The louisiana State Lottery two
Memphis men drew $4,000 each.
Mr.. b. j. Dorsey, a foreman upon
the levees along the Mississippi,
has been living in humble circum-
stances at 33 jackson st. An Ava
lanche reporter repaired to the cor
ner Of Jackson street, and inquired
where Dorsey lived. @. "You mean
the man that drew the lottery prize"
A. Eyes" "He's moved away. He
used to live in that little house over
there, bnt he's goin' to live 10 a fine
hosse in TT. Pickering now. Mem
phls (Tcnn.) Avalanche, June A..
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Governor: SIMON p. HrenEs, of Pulaski.
For Secretary OF State L Is. MOORE, OF WASH
ington. For Auditor: A. w. FILES OF Ashley.
For Treasurer; WIN. L. WOODRUFF, Jr., of Pu-
laski Cor Attorney General: DAS W. JOKES J,
OF Hampstead. For Chancellor: u. W. CAR
ROLL, Of Jefferson. For Chaneery Clerk: J. w.
CALLAwAY. of Pulaski. For Land Commits
sioner: PAUL NJ. CoBBs of st. Francis For
superintendent Of Public Instruction. WooD
T.. THOMPSON, of Drew.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

The great popularity of Hon. Joe
w. House was shown IN the state
convention by his election as elector
for the state at-large on the first
ballot by the sweeping ballot OF l37
votes. We anticipate with great
pleasure, the event of a speech from
that talented son OF Arkansas during
the coming canvass. Mr.. House has
few equals and fever superiors IN
the state he honors so highly.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

Tnos. H. Sims special master ia
the Churchill defalcation case sub
mitted his report into court on the
2Sth., day Of last month, but an Or
der was obtained by Churchilrs
counsel not to make it public until
it should be printed. The findings
% master Sims amounts to $50, 500,
Oh, Without interest, which makes 1t
very nearly the same as the Judkins
committee. The only thing now to
do Is to collect it.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

a DESERVED compliment was paid
our friend, Col. +. b. Henry, Of Nor
rilton, by the state convention In
naming him as presidential clector
for the second congressional district.
The selection was one Of wisdom
aud was worthily bestowed, and will
be fruitful OF large benefit TO the
party.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

The following resolution was
unanimously adopted by Centre
Point Lodge No. 1879 of b. of +. at
its regular meeting on Saturday,
June 10Th 1884:
Resolved, That we earnestly en-.
treat all lodges in the county, that
are divided on the question of q
ticket by the order, lot to abandon
their organization but to meet reg
ularly and keep their order IN work
ing trim, and let nothing cause them
to disrupt, bu. continue to work for
their own interests and those of our
children.
Resolved, That the DEMOCRAT and
Reflector be requested to publish
same.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03
TnE Young democraey Of the state

THE young democracy OF the state
is asserting itself in the party coun-
sells Of the state Joe w. House of
White, is one of the electors for the
state at large. Coils. L. b. Henry Of
Morrilton, elector for the End dist,
and Hugh A. DInsmorc, Of Fayette-
Vile, Of the 9TH district. These
young men are on the road to high
prominence in the counsels and con-
fidcncc Of their party and the people.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

RECENTLY meeting Of colored
men was held in New York, looking
to an organized connection with the
democratic party in the next cam
paign. The party of great moral
ideas must be getting into bad fix
indeed, when it looses caste with
this class Of its proteges.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03


As reported in the Gazette Of the
2sstsih ult.,. the Pope county delega-
ton was put down as boiling their
instructions for Secretary Of state.
Tae delegation was put down for
Black, whereas they were instruct
cd for Moore. The correct record
would have been, two for Moore and
two for Black. The question may
be asked why not four for Moore as
instructed. This question it may
not be proper to attempt to answer
here. In justice to the delegation,
however, IT is but simple justice 70
state that Quinn and Munday voted
for Moore, as instructed, and Higgins
and Darr voted for Blsck.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

We are authorized TO say that the
charge made by the Reflector that
j. j. Hills as President of q lodge
Of B. Of +. refused to allow members
Of his lodge to discuss questions
bearing upon the movement to put
out a b. Of F ticket is strictly I'M
true. The greatest latitude is al
lowed his members by President
Hills for the discussion of all ques
tions.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

II have both used and sold Pack
LIZ ASH BlTrERs for number of
years, and | think il is the bitters
made for Bllliousness, Liver Com
plants and for toning up the sys-
tenn so writes w. ii. Cole, Drug
gist, Of Joplin, Mo. A single trial
Of this remedy will convince any
of rhe truth OF the above.--J July 81.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03
June 20, 1854.


Pennington. Ala, Feb. 3D., 1881.
Gentlemen collins Ague Cure
will cure 4 cough, cold or sore throat
more promptly than any medicine
ever saw. This Is hilly country and
we have but few chllls but have Wit
messed some most wonderful cures
made by this remarkable remedy.
w. II. PONDER.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

The central congressional commit
ice III tie md congressional dist,
consists 81 The following gentlemen !:
Carroll Armstrong, d Couway "a.
4. Tankclsly. 81 lincoln; ". @. Ste.
yens, 81 Dorsey; Il: A. Darr, Of Pope;
p. C. Msness, Of Cleburn; w. g. G.
borough. 81 Grant; N. ~. wilkins,
Of jefferson. lie. Smith, OF ArlSan-
sas; J. b. Baxter, of Monroe; w. T..
Sorry. Of Prairie: D g. England, Of
Lonokc; +. II. Ecles. y. @.
Black, or White; j. v. Mitchell, Of
Faulkner; s. w. Simpson, of Van
Buren,; J. w. Humphreys, OF Stone.
a convention was called to meet at
an early day, we forget the exact
date, at Brinkley, to nomi-
natc,a candidate for congress in the
district.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

1lsh this ! Miltg write more heAa
Time. SrEcTAroR.
LiI,erty Laconics.
Cowespondcner " me Democrat
Crops los,k we'll "A finer pros
pect for FRUIT than usual. We had
very refreshing shower this week.
Most Of our farmers are done
plowing CON- Wheat harvest u
about over liz this part.... Mr.. w.
z. Linton has corn in tassle. We
wish to extend thanks to- Hon. Il. j..
McCracken for fine lot Of Irish pc
tatoes. Uncle George Roland Is
lying very low and is not expected
TO hve.. Mr.. Thos. Allen had the
misfortune of losing one OF his
horses, we sympathize with him. 4.
Messrs w. J. Sherrell and w. l..
Crow OF Buck mountain, were with
as last Saturday evening and sun
das uisrning. DIR. J. nj. fandeli,
Iof Caglesville we're with us q few
days since, the DR.. seems to be well
pleased with our place. Mr., !.
Moblcy has brought US sample Of
his wheat the largest heads meas
ured 8 inches. Who can beat thisS
Mr. Mobley had the boss rye and we
think that he has the boss wheat. !.
Miss Lula and Miss Ida May Smith,
Of Russellvllle, are visiting Mrs. w.
w. Brooks, their sister. We hope
that their stay may be pleasant, and
that they may be so impressed with
our beautiful country that they may
return soon again. We regret
very much to croniclc the death Of
Mr.. Joe Wooten after lingering
spell of sickness. Mr.. Wooten leaves
wife and several small children to
mourn his loss, also host of friends.
The bereaved family have our heart
felt sympathy. There was an Elk
celsor entertainment by Prof. Orion,
the celebrated Magician Delineator
Of comic characters, trick dog per
formanees and negro performances.
There was large audience in at
tendance. The performance was
much better than was expected.
Therefore all were well pleased Ev.
.erything passed off vicely as usual.
Yours truly, 4.
June Fl, 1884.
ssAs
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

GEN. Churchill is delegate to the

GEN. Churchill is delegate to the
State OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
This was quite slip of the tongue.
The ex-governor wanted to be, but
we heard it stated that your Uncle
Thomas could not think of leopard
izing his brothers interests BY al
loving the General to appear in the
Pulaski delegation, whereupon the
General waxed hot and sought re-
venge in revolt against your Uncle
Toms brother. But what sad
comment on the ex-governor, that
anything should have occurred in
his political history that would de-
prive him even of the small honor
Of representing his county in the
state convention, and then to think
be should be slaughtered in the
house of his friends. Poor Rodcr-
lex
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03
mo 8sssAsrs 81 Freedom

We will take pleasure in giying space in the
lpFxnrRAr 10 any news or brief articles per-
|pesfaininr 10 fife interests of the Brothers of
Frct'ioni. Lei each lodge In the county. send
us the number of nstmbefs ana names OF on
GERS and any other items Of interest.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03

VIEWED from all points and in
every light, Cleveland Of New York,
is prominently the man for the
crisis.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-07-03
June Fl, 1884.

Kress' Fever Tonic IS the best,
cheapest and surest Ague Cure in
the market. 1t contains neither
arsenic, strychnine nor poison Of any
kind. Ask your druggist for Kress'
Fever Tonic and if after trial it
does not benefit you, he is authoriz-
to refund your money.-July 81.
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your valuable paper and II YOU pnb
lish this | viii write more next
lime. SpEcTAruR-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-13
Cn,a6c-,sed Locals.


Lou, Schade. editor OF the sentinel has been
eecj.ri delegate tn the Richmond Democratic con-
vrntiun from FtlTlaT county, where he resides.
- = meeting oi III" NatIo1a! 9ttieS last hiEht Inc
following Cen1;5HIar were electet St7f Officers with
Inc ran. 90 ar, .ercn.t,It: D.. George y Acker.
surg an: HenTv {. Bowers. cOInInio7stTy, and Edwin
L. IaH. CUarteT'Csoter.
y Ii BROWN wao pleaded guilty. Of larceny of
blizzard Dslis on Frijay last. Vas to-l'Gv sentenced
g. Tie Criminal CVU-t to three months IN jail
irria- ttc bali game st the Athletic rJr 7terday
tn -pet j2tOT~ ENJOY "a . diversion IL II" form u "a
r-at- II @ppe3gS That yCUr- lIan ai-1Mpts-l TO
Ifl' I',. ~ :; Sf} -llTtd ii.aa VINO turned upon
the Young SPORT aG1 save mn GOOD jisga~h.ug,
ht:cSiH- both MS eyes and considerably OIUl7lnS
him about Jkg faCH
~ th- Iry Ci.y race track SunGav john Fitzger-
AID rsu i mile against time. minutes and - S9c-
ouis- winning 50 lie claims the championship oi
The District
Nr James F. 5oyce, who, tor the past three years
has been travelling IS professional actor, arrived
here list evening fC0I;i New 0T<, and VIII resume
his Oh position - CLERK ut the National hotel Icr
tn summer.
TIe Following have been chosen as officers Of the
CAY ON the occasion o. the tapital tiub n ccic
T&ceS next NaJGEay: Referee. G. + Iia7Tiey. Of tue
Capitol Cltr: 5HjEt l. Il. Jones, OF tle Maryland
club r C. tiar.d. 81 Ii Scranton pa club, ana T.
>. Dodge OK the capital club. starter. IL s owen:
CLERKS % course ". r. CF1ssrua.t cUG i. Z Learn
IL: recorder. III. l. 4. B"1Tl ii timers. Leland
Howard. Il West wagner and W {. Sc-ibneT-
IL the Iellcc court this morning several persons
Were charged With receiving Sig.en coJdS-a DIE-
btT - DDcAefi tiVes -tCien from Nr. l. v. horn
and the c1>'s were continued Tor one y eek
John -. B'.'it !.st eEsilEg Took 10 the nth PFC
t!Hct Stsji"n-ho'l>' - dead male infant, Which ne
1UuDf "a I2t street noaT In" AZTicui; Ira grounds
lTat- SheiJpU'- a,.:luai Nay bail Wiz lie given at
Masonic tempe ta-Ie1rl,w evening.
ftvf Allan cur. ~ a;.tl. Will lecture tonight
n, Waugh NJ J. ci.U..H ia TIE American Devil.
0riIIi: what L. y dong and bow u Kill him.. To-
EIOTrVw evening a. 'yi.I lecture on ''Men, Women,
things and ATS GrtiIG--
Tbs. charity .ar. With tabfeaux. gypsy camp,
the Sa!2h o-li = ILphCEE and dancing b-2In5 at
J:l- N1ttondi lilies arHi0rY tonight DURING the
qly tG-lnoFrOs> Tie ia" V-iIl " Iggl.
M choir ~ -. ARROWS church. assisted BY
enLlrn; local t"ie1'. WIZ -.ra lTeni concert at
tO1s -dtiotIal fh'lTcI Je-IgsTuN evening.
\ quiet wedding ,CDS place las evening at No
.ss, street. Il 1T .s tate eiCe 4 t13 parents
q The groom TIE happy couple being dT- Ross Ii.
fGstsT q we!-tI.'Fsa ur-ttc. OF tits city, and iIS
GusSy L. Murray. 5gs a9ITsr-