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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

OUR candid opinion is, since the experience of the last half dozen years, that It would be decidedly the better policy to send uninstrueted delegates to the state convention Choose your very best men for dele gates to the state convention, and then send them with their hands un tied and their judgement untram melled, and nine times out of ten greater satisfaction would be the re suit, besides the money it would save candidates in making the state canvass and keeping them from | state of suspense for two months ol more. Gov. Churchill would never have been nominated but for thi: habit of instructing delegates.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

COME, let us reason together. In times Of excitement, when things unusual are introduced into the or dinary associations of men, it is well to take time to consider--to calmly deliberate upon the causes of such excitement, and sift them for the purposes which may be in them. Developments have fallen out recent Iy to such an extent as to thorough ly admonish the country what is to be expected from all this fuss about q brothers of freedom ticket. It Is now plain to be seen who are most interested in forcing this issue of putting B. of F. ticket Tn the field at all hazards, and what they are in terested for. They are mentioned in another column, and not one of them but what has been named in come :tion with some office. Dr. Buchanan, the only democrat men toned as taking an active part. was using his endeavors to prevent the illegal actions proposed, but see how he ard his Ioglc were treated, his opponents admitted tlc action ille- gal, but, in their desperate determi- nation, like the mob, they claimed the right to override legal barriers and make themselves law unto themselves. It is time democrats had their eyes opened, and whether it is lawful for politics to be intro duced in the order or not. and not withstanding the action of the coun ty council which certainly would stand as law and binding until re sc!nded by another county council yet every body sees the result, anc certainly democrats can see the drift In the face of everything they art determined to carry their point Our advice is to carry this hybrec concern no farther. We mean this movement to have an independent B. of F. ticket. You can see i is turning out to be what you die 
 not think it was, and the sooner 70, get out of its drift the better. It i. fast becoming the haunts only of re publicans and greenbackers, ant such as wish the democratic party no good, and we were no. surprised to hear Dr. Buchanan being a dem ocrat say that he had washed hi hands of any further connection witt this new ticket movement. It is 1T order now for democrats to rally around the democratic standard Let every man to his post. Follow these strange gods TO further. Hos would it look for democrats to bs fighting nader the leadership of sucf men as directed in the Gum Log council?
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

A LONG step Tn the direction of reform in the jury system will have been taken when jurors are not com pelled to swear that they have no opinion of their own, and don't know whether or not they ever had or ever will have. The life and liberty of the citizen is safer in the hands of men who have opinions, convictions, cultivation and good sense. -Ex- change.
 When this becomes the rule to govern the actions of bench and bar, the jury system will be freed from most of the objections heard against It. It is the abuse of the system that awakens displeasure, for 1t is certainly abused in the rule that compels the selection of juries from the ranks of the most ualnformed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

THE township convention of the Democratic party of Illinois town. ship meets here next Saturday. A large attendance is desired. It is also hoped that our executive com
 mittee will prepare some means of drawing the lines between parties so as to exclude republicans and green packers if they should attempt to participate. It is rediculous, utter
 ly so, to thlnk of republicans and greenbackers wishing to stick their nose into democratic business, but it has been done in this township, and, if it is attempted again, that nose should get hurt. Democratic conventions and primanes are for democrats, and It is here distinctly noted that every democrat and every man who wants to be one has right, and is expected to attend. The democratic party of Illinois township does not want to part fellowship with one single one Of it's members, and it desires the adhesion of every man who wishes to come Into it's folds, but republicans and green
 packers as such, must attend to their own business, if they have any.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

IT has become fashionable here lately in certain quarters to allude te the exemption of property belonging to interpretations, monopolies, etc. from taxation. Just for the sake oi intelligence, we would be thsnkfu for some one to point out one in stance of property in Arkansas be longing to anybody, being exempt from taxation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

IT will be a matter of pleasure and pride to any we'll informed citizen ol tue State to look over the finances ol the state and see them looming uE to such high standard of respect ability. A democrat must look with pride and satisfaction upon this state of things. and especially when he re members the enormous burdens ol debt left upon our shoulders by the dishonest and oppressive rings and cliques of the republican party. The showing also includes that of Pope county which we give below;
 The taxes collected for 1883 have nearly all been paid into the state treasury at different times, until at present there are but few counties that have not made final settlement Every county has made some remit tanees, and the delay in final settle ment in the few counties yet remain ing is due to mistakes in amounts to be paid, etc. The assessment was higher last year than ever before, and the amount of revenue the state derives from it is very large-enough to enable Treasurer Woodruff to re deem a large amount of Loughbor- ough bonds, pay of the borrowed money for running expenses of the state government, and start upon the new and desirable plan of paying as we go. It will be of importance and interest throughout the state to know the total amounts sent in by each coun.y. A Gazette reporter obtain ed an abstract of the amounts and funds in which paid.
 Pope-Curreney, Sl4,l2S; state scrip. $397.75; auditors certificates, $43l. 50; total, l4,95T.25.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

Col. Dan W. Jones of Washing ton, Hampstead county, candidate for Attorney-general was among us last Saturday and Sunday. One of natures noblemen as can be detected by glance at his open, frank coun tenance, and his easy. elegant ad- dress, he is also as well versed in law as he is polished in manners. He has occupied various places of honor and trust in the party he loves. He was one of the presidential cleo tors that was honored with the high distinction of casting the vote of Arkansas in the electoral college for that great patriot and reformer, Sam uel J. Tilden, in 1876. In 1880 he was presidential elector for the state at large, and gave the power of his brilliant talent to the achievement of the overwhelming majority for the soldler candidate in that campaign, making both canvasses purely on the grounds of devotion to the democrat ic party and at his own personal ex- pense. There is no doubt but that the state would be honored by the eleHption of Col. Jones to the posi- tion he seeks.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

To HoS. II. M. McVeagh more than to any other man, belongs the credit of the establishment of the state insane asylum. While mem Der of the legislature, Mir. McVeagh worked earnestly and effectively for tue establishment of such an institu- ton. He placed the bill in motion and drew the plan for the manage ment how enforced at this institu- tion. He can now witness in this-- one of the finest and best regulated state insane asylums in the south the result of bis earnest labors. Such efforts as these in behalf of the suffering unfortunate of the state should not go unawarded.- Exchange.
 There are many other points in
 that talented gcntleman's record that could be mentioned with truth and
 great credit. Almost single handed
 and alone, he grappled the liquor
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

As a usual thing the editor of the Reflector claims to be q champion of the school tax, and has been loud in it's support. In the recent election he raised not his voice, not even to say whether his town voted for or against the tax. Is It possible he is getting under cloud on this ques tion also?
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
HE editor ol the Reflector,

TIE editor ol the Reflector, we suppose, has found out at last which side he is on. Having been demo
 crat CD for so long, and claiming to be one yet, it was hardly to be ex- pected that he of all others, should be the identical individual to intro. duce the resolution into the Centre Valley meeting to proceed AT ONCE to the nomination of Brothers of Freedom ticket, yet such was the case. He it was who prophesied all sorts of evil in consequence of de. lay. Immediate action was the bur
 den of his accumulated wisdom. And while he was using his powers
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
Proceedings of the E. of F. Con.
 vocation.
CENTRE VALLEY, May 3l, 1881.

CENTRE WALLET, May 3l, 1881.
 In obedience to a call of the B. of F. to send delegates from their va rious lodges to discuss the propriety of pattiug ticket in tbe field, the same convened.
 After the hour was announced and the house called to order, H. J. Mayo was nominated and elected to pre-
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
Ponceannah, Fla.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Please find enclosed $1 to renew my subscription to the DEMOCRAT, we couldn't do without it for 1t gives us so much home news. Well, we would like to see a good many of our friends, those who like to make money; would say to them that a fortune is certain, that is if they will come to Florida; and better eli. mate cannot be found in the wide world--no doctors bills to pay. I moved a year ago this month and my doctor bill has been $2.50, and some of our neighbors with large families tell us that their doctor bills for twenty years past have been SIP. Any one who knows anything of the climate in Florida would think tue summers too hot, but it Is much more pleasant than in Ark, the cool breeze makes it so pleasant and the atmosphere is certainly very healing to the lungs. To those with weak lungs or throat troubles l would say the sooner you come to Florida the better. :. Please accept our kind regards and may the DEM ocRAT continue to prosper.
 J. D. RUSHING.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
Total

Upon the present enumeration of children in Arkansas this would yield to every child between the ages of six and twenty one an aver age per capita of about $l.35. This will extend the free school in the rural districts two or three months. In the towns from one to two months. Hurrah for the public schools !--Ar- kansas Teacher.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

FEw things will give more pleas ure than the announcement that Dr. M. NJ. Mcclure IS renewing his ener- gies, and is taking on a new lease of life. A host of friends will vel come him back to the arena of active duties.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
TIE state teachers association q

TIE state teachers association at Morrilton, on the 17th inst, is looked forward to as field day in the cd ucational interests in this part of the state. The good people lof Mor- rilton have thrown their doors open to the free entertainment of all who will attend with view to an actual connection with the association. We shall count it as one of the most for tunatc set of circumstances that will make it possible for this editor to be present to enjoy that feast of reason and flow If eloquence. You see we know something of what is in store; for some Russellville tslent stands booked on the programme Tor important papers. Doubtless thls assembly of teachers crowned with the energies of the state school SUI perintendent, will do much to instill new enthusiasm, and arouse new am bition among the teachers to place their profession upon the highest possible grounds. It ought to lead out iu formulating what is needed in our public school system to make it complete success, for who should know it's defects so we'll as teachers, and who so we'll qualified to show the remedy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

ONE thing has developed already, and that is that there are not enough offices to go round among the patriots who have lift, bled and died" for the B. of F. ticket. An extra meeting should be called to provide for all oi these poor martVrS
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
May 25, 1884.

Dr. Jackson's Blood and Humor Syrup will positively cure all erup- tions, ulcers and bad sores upon the body, face or limbs. Win thorough ly cleanse the system and blood of every trace of diseases that have their origin therein. Cures the Rheumatism, Salt Rheum and Cank- CT and is we'll recommended by the medical profession all over the coun try. Price $l.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
Democracy Defined.

Correspondence of the Demoerat
 Mir Tobey wants some democrat to tell him the principles of the dem ocratic party of to-day. I will say to you that the principles of tho dem ocratic party are thesame 10 day that they were twenty five gears ago, when Mr. Iobey was strong advo- cate of democracy and gold and sil- yer curreney, and oprosedto paper currency and all national and state banks. SILAs.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

Physicians recommend Dr. Jack sons Blood and Humor Syrup for Scrofala, Ulcers, Blotches and Pim- ples on the face and all Blood Dis eases because it's effects can be re- lied upon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
?As Brothers of Freedom

We win 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 If members and names of oal cers and auy other items Of interest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
ARKANSAS captures the first il

ARKANSAS captures the first non ors in Chicago, Ex-goyernor Powell Clayton was made temporary chair man os the National republican con vention which assembled in that city on last Tuesday. We had to go to press before we learned the per manent chairman,
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

What gives our children rosy checks, What cures their levers, makes them
 sleep When babies fret and cry by turns, What cures their Collie, kills their
 wormsY Dr. Jackson's Vegetable Worm Syrup.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

PoPE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Dover, ..... Saturday, June l4th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

PoPE COUNTY TOWNSHIP CONVENTIONS, At Precincts, ... Saturday, June 7th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

The proportion that the whole num- Der of children in Arkansas bears to the whole number in the U. 5. is something more than four per cent.
 The proposed yearly appropria- tions would yield Arkansas the fol- lowing sum, viz:
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

Collins Ague cure saves thous. ands of dollars Tn doctors bills an nually.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

CONVENTION 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, At Clarksville, ........ August s
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

eide over the meeting. with ". h' Mckinley secretary, and Ellis iooey assistant secretary.
 A committee of three was appoint ed to receive, examine and report on credentials. c. E. Tobey, .. E. Campbell and Dr. Schneider
 Thirty two lodges were represent ed, with an average of two delegates from each lodge.
 A membership of voting members of 763 for and against putting out a ticket was given, as follows;
 For q ticket, t,............-- fOu'
 Against ticket, et,.......... 63'
 On motion and second it was vot- ed this lodge declare Tn favor of put. ting out ticket. Carried. And that the same convene again on the Sd Saturday in June, at 10 o'clock to make nominations, at Mt. Enon e:..;gr, it being about the geographi cal centre of the county. It was moved, seconded and car ried that each lodge be allowed two delegates to said convention. It was moved, seconded and car Tried that all lodges be requested tt instruct their delegates.
 A motion was made, seconded ant carried that the proceedings of tn: meeting be published in the Russell vile DEMOCRAT and Atkins Reflect or. Il. J. MAYO, Tres. w. R. MCKINLEY,
 ELLIS TosEY. Secretaries.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Little Rock, Wednesday, June 25th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, At Chicago ,...... Tuesday, July Sth
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
The Educational Fund.

From the census of 1880 the fol lowing facts are gleaned:
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
Freeman Springs. Ark.

Collins Ague Cure acts direct up- on the the liver and cleanses the stomach of all impurities. No better cathartlc can be used.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05
w. R. MCKINLEY,
 ELLIS ToBEr, Secretaries.

At a meeting of the Centre Point lodge No. 139, B. of F. held on the 29th ult., resolution was passed showing the sense of the lodge to be opposed to the putting out of tick ct unless it is by legal call from the President of the county council to convene all the lodges of the coun- ty and thereby rescind the acton of the county council at Dover.
 There was lack of harmony in the call for conv6cation of lodges of B. of F. The Centre Point com mon council passed resolution au- thorizing the call of meeting for the purpose of deciding whether a ticket should be put out or not. The Atkins common council called the meeting for the purpose of putting out ticket once. In this the At, kins council got left.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-06-05

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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-09-27
October Magazines.

Harper's Magazine for October is
an exceedingly interesting number.
The frontispiece is from charming
drawing illustrating William Blacks
judith Shakespeare" The prom-
inent articles in the table of contents
are: The Home of Hans Christian
Andersen, with ten illustrations;
The Great Hall of William Rufus.
Ill, with eight illustrations Natures
Serial Story. XII, with five illustra-
tions; Latitude and Longitude. A
Story; Artist Strolls in Holland,
VII, with thirteen illustrations;
Kings College, with nine illustration
A Home of Tommy Atkins, with five
illustrations; My Life as Slave, an
photographed sketch, with por-
trait of Charles Stewart; A Provid-
ence Ihwarted, a story; The Gateway
of the Sierra Madre, with nine illus.
trations; A "Reminiscences of Mr..
Darwin, with portrait; Judith Shak.
speare, novel, X; Municipal FL
nance; A Gatherer of Samples, a
story.
In literary and artistic point OF
view, Demorest's Magazine for Octo,
ber is an admirable number. The
frontispiece, "Decoy Ducks" which
is something new in art, is very beau,
ttiful, and the other illustrations are
excellent. Among the articles spe'
cially worthy of note are, "Student
Life ia Paris, Down the Red Sea,
"Pope's Villa at Twickenham," anC
"How We Live in New Yerk," by
Jennie June. The stories are enter
tanning, the poems good, and the va
rious departments are replete witt
useful and agreeable reading, sucl
as is acceptable in every household.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-09-27
PERSONAL.

Luther Hale, of Nacodoches, Texas,
is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. &. w. Smith aud family, Of
Newbern, visited relatives here since
our last issue.
Miss Eula Graves, of Haywood
county, is visiting the family Of Mr..
K. o. Crump.
Misses Matte and Mollie Kerr, of
Staunton, are visiting the family of
Rev. w. j. House.
Rev. w. H. Armstrong and daugh,
ter, Miss Bette, of Brownsville, yisi,
ted friends here this week.
Mr.. Ethelbert Richardson and Miss
Minnie &. Russell were married in
Trenton on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Horace Clark returned from
a visit to Chicago and the 4prthwest
last Monday. She enjoyed a most
delightful trip for several weeks.
Mrs. Lou. Grove, wife of DIR. E. w.
Grove, died at her home in Paris last
Saturday, aged about twenty-seven.
She leaves a desolate husband and
one little daughter, besides many rel
atives in and near Milan, to mourn
her unt.mely death.
A trio of ladies, wives leading
officials of the Illinois Central railroad
are making a tour ofobseryation over
the line, and on Yesterday done this
city. They travel in special car
attached to the regular train, arriv'
ing yesterday morning. The party
consists of Mrs. j. c. CLARK, wife Of
the president of the road, Mrs. F. T.
jeffrey, wife of the general superin
tendent, and Mrs. Horuce Clark
wife of the division superintendent
New Orleans line. The lssi-s made
a tour of the city in a carriage ysster
day, and were favorably impressed
with the natural advantages and ro
mantle scenery of the place. They
were complimented with floral trib
utes, boquets from Harkett's nursery
They continue their journey west
ward this morning.-Dubuque low
Herald
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-09-27
Notice..

The Obion River District Associa-
ton will convene at Milan ON Thurs
day, the 9th day of October, 1884.
The churches of this Association are
requested to promptly send their mes
sengers and money. Brethren Of
other associations are invited to meet
with us and assist us in the glorious
work of spreading the gospel.
G. MOORE, Moderator.
A. l.. BLACK, Asst.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-09-27
Important to those Wishing to Study
Instrumental Music.

1t is earnestly desired that all per-
sons who wish to take music under a
first class teacher will report their
names to DIR. Pearce or E. E. Urner
as soon as possible. Prof. Lugenbeel
finds that he cannot procure a first
class teacher who will take the risks
of getting up a class. He is com.
pelled TO hire a teacher on regular
salary. He wishes to know the num-
Der in the town who will patronize a
good teacher, so that he can make his
arrangements accordingly. Tuition,
for music, will be SO per term OF
ten weeks, or so cents per lesson. BY
order of w. r. LUGENBEEL,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-09-27
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If a cross mark appears on this pa
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know that your subscription has ex-
pired, or will with the next issue. If
you do not receive the paper after
that, it will be because you have not
renewed. Look out for it this week!
We must have money to run the bus~
iness, and cannot let The paper go out
without it or its equivalent.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-09-27

The Nashville BroadaXe r4cAntly
advertised II Milan saloon to tho length
of about one column, aud the domapd
has now become 50 great for 'iiquid
refreshments" that Mon. Reey,ss has
concluded to open up "A bar, SJocket
with full line Of the finest liquors ia
the market He will he glad 70 see
all his friends in the back room of hi,
family grocery, and those who want u
drink "on the sly" can enter turough
the wareroom on the side street, COM
in through the hack windows, or go
on top Of the house and come down
through the scuttle hole He and hi
polite clerks will be glad to serve them
at all hours, day or night,