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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

THE new epistle of St. John, that is the letter of acceptance of the Presidential nominee of the Prohib- ltion party, has been given to the public. MT. St. John says he ncith CT sought for nor desired the honor of the nomination, but coming from body of such great moral character and worth he did not feel at liberty to decline. He declares that the old issues between parties have passed away, and a new one of terri ble import has arisen. to wiI $ B Acth- CT the country shall be longer CUTS ed with the rum traffic, which takes out of the pockets of the people about Sl ,000 GOO, ,000 year" From thIs the Government derives a rev une of $S0,000, GOO. in taxes on dis tilleries and licenses to dealers. To do away with this whole business, he thinks, would be to afford bet ter protection to the industries ol the country than all the tariffs that can be framed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

expressed themselves. This being the case, look around among the aspirants and arrive at the conclus- ion, and would urge upon my friends, the claims of Col. Sam w. Williams for Chief Justice as being fully quail flied, we'll versed in the law as an able jurist thoroughly acquainted with all the decisions not only of the courts of our state but of the various other states, as man of experience and proper age, of unblemished hon. or and integrity of character, mem Der of the Presbyterian church for the last p or 30 years, strictly tenn perate in his habits, morally and so- cially gentleman in every sense, and possessing every legal qualifica- tion necessary to preside impartially and without bias or prejudice in all matters of litigation by any class or corporation of individuals which might be brought before him.
 have known Col. Williams for over thlrd of a century. His le- gal acumen and prominence In his profession is well known iL Pope county, having practiced law in her courts for a great number of years and always recognized as one of the leading members of the bar. My personal friendship and intimacy and knowledge of his worth and ability warrants me in espousing his election and elevation upon the bench as Chief Justice and of respectfully recommending him to my friends as worthy and we'll qualified.
 Independent of all this the people of this county should not fail to re- member that tnere was time in the history of Pope county when Col. Williams vindicated openly and with hls pen the rights of her citizens and boldly denounced the misrue and oppression which prevailed and stood not only by me, but in the interest of her citizens in the trying hour when it was "Dark as Egypt" and when Egypt had ns Eyes" when despotism and anarchy under PRETExT of law was riding rough shod over our liberties invading our homesteads and rendering even life insecure.
 hope and trust without intend ing any disparagement to his oppo- nents whom l regard as gentlemen and doubtless in every way worthy, that the citizens of Pope county (who have so often honored me in so many ways and to whom I shall al- ways feel greatful) will on next Sat urday the Ilth inst, in their town ship meetings instruct their dele gates to the county convention to be held at Dover on Wednesday the loth Oct, to cast their votes for Samuel w. Williams for Chief Jus tice of the Supreme Court.
 Very Respectfully,
 JNo. R. HOMER ScoTT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

WE give the views of some of our citizens this week on the Chief Jus ticeship. It is matter of great i'm portance and every good citizen feels an interest in having the position worthily and ably filled, and we are free to admit that we have no fears but that this will be done. Capt. Scott's article urging Col. Sam ". Williams for the place will doubt less be read and properly weighed. It is tlie opinion of one well ac- quainted with the qualities and abil ities that ought to be sought for in candidate for this high position. It is also the opinion of one whose interest for the welfare and reputa- tion of the state is not surpassed by that of any one, and whose acquaint- ance with publlc men is wide and thorough. Other communications will also be read with great interest favoring Col. s. K. Cockrill. They, also, doubtless breath the spirit of truth in regard to Col. Cockrill. His name is fast taking rank as one among the first of the state. Judges Compton, Smoote and Harrison, arc also prominently mentioned, and not one of them but what is worthy and able and so much so that it is hard matter to determine whose keeping the trust will be safest in.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
letters from the People
Col. Sam w. Williams.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Will you permit me, through the columns of your respectable journal to give an expression of sentiment which l and a very large number of our citizens entertain in regard to the selection of a Chief Justlce of the Supreme Court to fill the vacan- cy occasioned by the death of our much esteemed and greatly lament ed Judge F.. H. English
 While l regard this office nonpo- htical one, and that politics should not be suffered to enter into the SC :. lection and be made test of fitness or qualification, and that it should not in presiding upon the bench govern or control the decisions of a court in the adjudication or admin istration of justice before it, and that such will not in any event or circum- stance occur from the material pre- sented seeking the position. Yet it IS well known fact, that in Arkan- sas democrat mus. and will be elected as Chief Justice, and as there are many in its organization pos sesslng every qualification of law, moral honesty and integrity of char acter seeking tue position it becomes necessary to make 2 choice.
 There are many gentlemen whose names are prominently mentioned as either probable or ayowed candI- dates tor Chief Justice, whom have the pleasure of knowing to be fine lawyers and men of high, social and moral character. One Of that num- Der, Hon. W. w. Mansfield, who, as l understand is not candidate and will not be SIDE TR loKED as candi- date for Chief Justice by the people of Pope county, large majority of whom desire to see him elected to tho Senate of the United States, and to which end his friends will exert all their energies in this county, and in which they have already publicly
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

THE Blaine hinpodrome continues its winding way, but on the whole has not seemed to be a success. This method of reviving the waning for. tunes of candidate has been tried before in this country. Gen. Scott, the last of the Whig candidates,tried 1t but failed lamentably, although he drew great crowds of people to see him. Governor Seymore tried it and made great many splendid speeches from the rear platforms oi various railroad trains, but to no effect, although the crowds were immense and the enthusiasm appar- entIy "unbounded." Horace Greedy tired it, too, after hls fortunes as a candidate began to wane and never were more wise or sagaclons speeches made than those with which he deiigted the thousands "ho focked to hear him. But each and every one of them were defeated. Now as for Mir. Blaine's preform- ances, they do not seem to have any real merit in them His speeches are simply expressions of pleasure at meeting such crowds of people and thanks for the honizing he re ceives. His enemies hail the hip podromc scheme as a confession that the candidacy of Mir. Blaine is thus far a failure, and that his party is in miserable strait.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Congressman York, who is stump ing North Carolina as the Republi- can candidate for Governor there says, in his speeches, ''heerd' for heard, "Ameriky'' for Ame.ca, "rureners for foreigners, "Kain. lucky" for Kentucky, and so on, and he once told how ''the Democratic party squandered like flock of patridges." He said the other day that he never went to school "but three sessions in his life. and two of them was to dirt-dob school house"
 It is now reported that Joe Bo- gard, the negro rapist hanged at Lonoke on August 27, is undoubt- ediy alive. He was left hanging forty-five minutes and pronounced dead. The body was turned over to his father and by him carried home, when it was discovered that he was not dead. He is now said to have skipped out of the State.
 Brick Pomeroy, who Is now pub fishing the United Democrat in New York City and who formerly resided in Denver, was indicted for perjury by the Grand Jury at the latter place Tuesday. He has also been charged with swindling and obtain ing money under false pretences. Acquisition papers have been issued for his arrest.
 General Scales, who fell over precipice while campaigning in Forth Carolina, of which State he is likely to be the next Governor, still keeps his bed. It so happens that the leg not injured in the fall gives him the most trouble. for that limb was disabled at the battle of Gcttys- burg.
 The Postoflice Department will not. hereafter, allow postmasters to make good their shortage, but will prosecute at once for dcfalcation. They have been allowed, in the past, when the amount was small, to re place misplaced funds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

A Pulaski county farmer wants a meeting of cotton seed raisers far the purpose of organization to protect their interests. He says seed is worth $l3.50 ton in Texas; $12.50 in the Mississippl Valley. and $l0 Tn Little Rock. He argues that farmers by concert of action could get more than $S per ton as offered by the cotton seed oil mills.
 Cleburne county has genuine curl osity in Marion Davis. He has no legs, and has to get about by walk ing on two little blocks he carries m his hands. His deformity Is from birth, he has well developed body, a good head. and by his own exer- tions and the assistance of his rela- tives he has acquired an education sufficient to teach school. He is a courteous and gentlemanly young man.
 M. W. Gibb, United States land register, of Little Rock, has been ap- pointed an honorary commissioner to the New Orleans exposition by B. K. Bruce, chief of the department for colored expositions. There is an appropriation of $50,000 for premi- ums on exhibits by colored people. MT. Gibb is preparing circular let ter to be sent to prominent colorad men throughout the state, calling upon them to interest themselves in the matter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

LAST week Governor Cleveland wis ited Buffalo for the first time since his nomination. The trip from Al bany to Buffalo was continued ovation, and IS conceded to be the grandest demonstration ever wit messed in Western New York, and indicates glorious victory for de- mocracy in the Empire State. The public utterances of MT. Cleveland at Buffalo were happily conceived, well delivered and received with spon- taneous applause.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

GEORGE o. Jones, known as the godfather of the "Peoples Party" of which Ben. Butler is the nominal head, has stepped down and out and denounced and renounced the bold, bad Benjanen. What Pity, to disintregate the grand new party be- fore the echo of the cry with which it came into birth has died out on the ambient ar.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
TIE reports of the House Conn

TIE reports of the House Commit tee on Expenditures in the depart ment of Justice show how the Re- publican party systematically em- ploys officers to rob the public treas ury. No doubt considerable per. centage of what they have stolen during the past year or two Is now being used 10 defeat the will of the people by keeping in power the par ty that supports the theives and protects them. Calling it the De partment of Justice is the cruelest joke ever perpetrated upon free people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

edness, indifferencc or of dis ided action and not to be deceived in the face Of these plain facts by any of the sophistries of lis Republican opponent whose mind must be warp ed and blinded by the daily pay he is now receiving as Republican postmaster, doing the assessment work of his party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

MR. Blaine, in one of his hippo. drome speeches said: "There is nc year Tn the history of the United States in which, through all it's Dor ders, the agriculturist has rejoiced as he does this year" That will sound rather strange to Western and Southern farmers who can get nothing for their wheat and cotton, because of the ruinous public pol icy of the republican party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

Cor. A. A. c Rogers in opening his speech here claimed he was the nominee of no party, as much as to say he did not particularly belong to any. But all through his speech when he alluded to the Republican party and its acts it was Eve" thls. and "we" that, five" did so and SO, and they (the democ-ats) accuse 3us" so and so. These personal pronouns swev ''our" and ''us" used hy Col. Rogers so frequently and always connecting him with the re- publican party, did not seem to in- dlcate that his political harness it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
ARKANSAS SETTINGS.

Philadelphia has building boom.
 Morrilton wants military com pany.
 Hogs are dying of cholera in Franklin county.
 The knightly tournament is to be revived at Helena.
 The Monticello high school is in flourishing condition.
 A Cleburne county farmer will SOW thirty acres in wheat.
 The Centennial Hotel at Beebe burned. Loss 5000. insurance $l700.
 The Berryville Enterprise News paper office has been moved to Har- rlson.
 Arkadelphia boasts of an aound ant supply of pure, healtliful we'll water.
 Hydrophobia is prevalent around Quitman. Dogs and calves are ef- fected.
 A holiness convention is in prog ress at Ozark. Rev. Geo. W. Hill in charge.
 Cleburne county farmers are SOW ing an increased acreage of wheat and winter oats
 The telephone line from Charles ton to Fort Smith is completed and works satisfactory.
 Complaint of short Tinted cotton and small yield of seed is general throughout the state.
 The Ft. Smith Fair association announces that Ben Butler will de. liver an address during the fair.
 40 delegates represented 24 Sun day schools Tn the county s. s. con vention at Ozark last week.
 Miss Jennie Sims of Brinkley is a candidate for enrolling clerk of the next house of representatives
 Prof. J. w. Conger of Searcy Col lege and Miss Hamilton of Mem phis, were married on the 9th
 A Howard county fruit grower has a peach tree that bore crop in May and another in September of this year.
 J. B. Mclaughlin, Pulaski coun- ty lawyer, accused of perjury, has been acquitted by jury of his peers.
 The state land office paid into the state treasury for fees during the months of July, August and Sep. tember, the sum of $l6l0.
 J. w. Mackey of Clark county will make not less than 1000 gallons of sorghum syrup this season. This industry aourishes in Clark county
 The ill-fated Quapaws of Little Rock have decided to disband and have asked permission of the Gov ernor to fold their tents and silently steal away.
 The opening of the Little Rock Medical school was the most favor able in the history of the institution. The roll will reach 100 during the term.
 Alta church benefit supper in Clay county dancing was indulged in and the minister refused to accept the receipts and refused to preach longer for that church.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
EatIier!i!

Your poor wearied wife loosing sleep night after night nursing the little ono suffering from that night fiend to chil- dren, and horror 10 parents, cRour, should have bottle of Taylor's Chero- kee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein, an undoubted croup preventative, and cure for Coughs, Colds, Whooping- Cough, Consumption and all Lung and Bronchial troubles. Price 25cts, and Sl.OoO. Ask your druggist for it. Mfc'd by Walter A. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga.. prop'r Taylor's Premium Cologne.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

GENERAL Hagen is highly iadig- nant at the proposition to permit colored men to be enlisted in the Signal Service. What the republi- cans want of the negro is his vote, they consider it impudence for him to ask for office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

IT is shown by the official records that Dorsey, Brady and thelr Star Route conredcrates stole over 4,000, 900 of public money during Hayes administration. Every last one of these theives is now uproarious for Blaine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

THE government paid George Bliss $57,732 to help the Star Route theives escape, and well he executed the job. He is now writing letters defending Blaine from the Mulligan letters.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

TIE republicans are making 9 desperate effort to carry Ohio next Tuesday, for if they are defeated there the Presidential contest is over.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

ted so dreadfnlly loose after al. No! no, 1t was only specimen Of his demagogary, that was all But the guise was too thinl
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

TIE Georgia election for govern or and legislature on the 1st inst. was the tamest ever held iii the state. There was no opposition ticket and the democrats had walk over.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

TIE Executive Committee of the New York Anti Monopoly League has refused to indorse Butler and West.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

JUDGING from the crowds drawn, Blaine's hippodrome is nearly as popular as Sells circus in Arkansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

IN next issue we will give reports from the Ohio and West Virginia elections.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
POLITICAL POINTS.


 Gen Walsh of Hot Springs is still unannounced as a candidate for congress against Col. J. H. Rogers.
 Official returns from 74 counties show the following vote on license: for license 9l.026; against license, A, ,S73, seven counties voted major ity against license, to wit: Ashley. Columbia, Franklin, Garland, John son, Logan and Pope. In 1882 the number was twelve.
 Official returns from TO counties give the following vote on the amendment: for amendment IL 2, ,253; {; against amendment, IA, ,2S4; majority for amendment I0O,969. Two coun- ties, Jefferson and Ouachita, gave majorities against the amendment It is now certain the amendment ob tained constitutional majority, with many thousand votes to spare.
 The state central committee of the republican psrfE has appointed the following elect
 At large Thos. H. Barnes, of Fort Smith, D. D. Leach, of Wood ruff.
 First District--F. Bishop, of Crit tenden
 Second district Frank Silverman, of Jefferson.
 Third district Jacob Friedheim, of Ouachita.
 Fourth district--G. W. K. Smith. of Madison.
 Hon, NJ. W. Benjamin was nom mated as the Republican candidate for Chief Justice.
 The central committee of the greenback party of Arkansas an- nounce the following electoral ticket for Arkansas:
 State at large c, k. Cunningham. Of Puleski W. r. Parks of Lafay- ettc.
 First District-W. II. Lenox, of Jackson.
 Second District T. Wharton. of Pope
 Third District-W ". Carloss of Lafayette.
 Fourth District-T. NJ. Owen, of Garland.
 f'itth District u D. Walters, of Benton,
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

REPUBLIcANs do not deny using S300,000 in Ohio to prevent the State from going democratic.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

The Washington County Bank Is the name of new bank established at Fayetteville by joint stock com pany.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
County Council. B. off F.

The County Council, B. of F. will meet at Nit Enon, the 3d Saturday in December, 1884. J.H.GAMBLKS,
 President,
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09
Chief Justice Notes.

Howard County lnstructs for B. B. Battle.
 srhe Ozark Sun prefers Judge Martin.
 The Dardanellc Post. favors s. W. Williams.
 The Ozark Democrat is solid fo- Judge J. N. Cypert.
 Columbia county instructs for Smoote, first, and Burns, second.
 Hon. J. D. Conway of Hampstead county is urged for Chief Justice.
 Harrison, McCain and Martin are the leading candidates in Drew County.
 CIeburne county is announced as solid for Judge J. M. Martin of Little Rock.
 Judge J. w. Butter of Independ- ence, declines to be a candidate for Chief Justice.
 The Fayetteville Democrat sup ports Judge J. NJ. Pittman of Washington County.
 Judge W.M.Harrisan of Jefferson has consented to become a candi- date for Chief Justice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

THERE are 40l Presidential Elect ors; POI are necessary to choice.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

For Congress-second District, HON CLIFTON R. BRECKENRIDGE
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-10-09

For Presidential large: J. w. House an,l II. F. Thomson. First District, J. E. Riddiek. second District. l.. E. Henry. Third District. NJ. N. Duiiie. Fourth District, T. W. Newton. Fifth District. II. A. Dinsmore
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-12-24
LETTER FROM RINooEs.
RINaoEs, N. j., Dec. 81,

RINGoEs, N. j., Dec. 81, 1884.
The skaters enjoyed the ice on Satur-
day.
Those who wish a good time as well as
fine meal, should attend the 25ct. Sup
per in the Lecture Room, Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 80.
The severe storm of yesterday, preven-
ted services in our Churches last even
ing.
The Presbyterian Sabbath School of
our village, intend celebrating Christmas,
by holding a meeting on Christmas eve
ming at which time Kriss Kringle is ex-
pected to make his appearance, to please
the little ones with gifts Of candy, &c.
Through the invitation of the Misses
Hunt, company of about forty enjoyed
a very pleasant time at the residence OF
Robert Hunt, Esq, last Friday evening.
Delicious refreshments were served and
the hours passed swiftly while games,
music, &C., entertained all present.
The storm of yesterday, prevented a
large attendance upon the Christmas SER
vice, ''The Prince Of Peace" given by
the Presbyterian Sabbath School, yester-
day morning. The exercises were very
pleasing and interesting.
The Ladies of the Presby terrain Church,
announce % cent Supper to be given in
the Lecture Room, Tuesday evening,
Dec. 80. We understand something in
the way of free entertainment will be
provided to add to the pleasure of the
evening. This will be a good place to
spend the evening and we hope the affair
will meet with the success it deserves.
Those owning ice-houses in our village,
were preparing to fill them to-day, but
yesterdays storm blasted their hopes
and again they are anxiously looking for
ward to another cold snap, when oppor-
tunity may be afforded them To gather
ice.
The entertainment expected to DO given
at the Suppers in the Lecture Room,
Tuesday Evening, Dec. 30, will un-
doubtedly be worth hearing. The price
of the supper renders 1t within the finan-
cial reach of all to enjoy, and the plea
sure of the evening win more than repay
persons for attending. PoP.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-12-24

Pastor Installed.
Last Thursday evening, Rev. q. IL.
Wooiston, recently called to the pastorate
OF the Baptist Church In this city, was
Installed. MIR. Z. Is. Stout, OF New
Brunswick, acted as presiding officer.
The exercises were as follows:
Anthem by the choir. Invocation by
Kew. j. Walden, of Frenchtown. Read
ing OF Scripture by Z. b. Stout. Prayer
by hey. j. A. Dilks, pastor Lambertville
Nj. II. Church. Sermon by Rev Clarence
Adams, OF Camden, N. ). Anthem by
the choir. Prayer oil installation, lev.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-12-24

there was not much danger of the vessel
getting away. However they were kept
up more for help, in case of fire than any
thing else. We would generally sit down
below by the fire, taking run up on
deck occasionally, to see how everything
was. One night one of the crew assembled
the companionway, opened the door that
led out on deck, and was astonished to
find himself confronted by large wolf.
The time occupied by that man in getting
back, and down the companionway could
be reckoned in seconds, and not many of
them. He did not stop for the steps lead
ing down, but made one leap backwards,
and landed with his head in barrel of
hard tack, thereby awakening all hands,
who began to inquire the cause of the
disturbance.