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The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

The President sent his message
to congress on the LIST. It lis as abIs
as such documents usually are. and
discusses some Of the questions oil
importance in a practical and sensi-
Bile way. And especially the sutjec,
OF Mormonism, upon which itspeaks
as follows:
The report of the Utah commits
sion will be read with interest. /,
declares the result of recent legisla-
ton, looking TO the prevention and
punishment OF polygamy in that ter
ritory. ] still believe that il that
abominable practice can be sup
pressed best by law, 1T can only be
by the most radical legislation con
sistent with the restraints Of the con.
stitution. ] again recommend, there
fore, that congress- assume absolute
federal control of the territory Of
Utah and provide for the appoint
ment of commission with such
governmental powers as in its judg-
ment may justly and wisely be put
into its hands.
We agree with the president and
hope congress will enact some rad
ical legislation in regard to that
piece of devilism. Yes, awful radi-
cal, and so radical, that the thing Of
evil will be compelled to yield to fed
eral power.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
letters from the People
Dover Dots.
Correspondence Of the Democrat.
Health good.


Correspondence Of the Democrat.
Health good.
Mrs. j. M. Harkey is visiting
friends in Dover, and is the guest OF
of our efficient SEeriff's family.
w. p. Austin, County Assessor
elect has filed his bond, and awaits
the approva! of county court.
Thanksgiving was a bad procla-
nation for the feathered tribe around
Dover.
The number of mortgages given
since the first Of last January as
furnished by deputy clerk Renfrow
is 1926. just think; thirty three
per cent of the county's electors with
their property under mortgage. Woe
unto such reform.
Rev. Steel OF the M, f. c. S. has
been awarded to the Dover circuit
and is now on duty.
Still they come. Marriage license
have been issued to the following
parties in the last week:
r. B. Cobb to Miss S. A, Castle
J. w. Rentfro to Miss NJ. A. Moore
j. f. Wheeler to Miss Fannie Davis,
/. j. Hughey to Miss Matte Sibley
Alio Robbins to Miss Rhoda Jack
son and j.. J. Shaplow to Miss Mat
tie Pless.
Sheriff Quinn and his assistant M.
H. Baird spent Sunday In Dover.
Mr.. j. B. Faucette of this place,
who testifies that he never went to
school ten months has obtained a
patent on Theodolite with which
he proposes to measure any distance
or angle without logarithms and
without Proclamation.
Mrs. Portland and Neal spent Fri
day in Russe!lville.
W. c. Renfrow Esq, has moved
and now resides near his place OF
business. Dram.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

WAS it in the South where the
disturbances occurred in the recent
elections? Strikes MS it was across
the line. Our friends certainly need
glasses to correctly read up the late
election. The quietude aud order
which prevailed everywhere in the
South was bad advertisement, in.
deed, for the fraud and intimidation
which some Of the blood thirsty or
gans up that way claimed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

WE were indeed sorry we had SO
little time to devote to the teachers
institute held here last week. Many
of the exercises we would have en-
joyed and especially the happy illus,
trations by Misses Keith, Gerhard,
and Crockett. We were only awarded
the one treat 10 hear the exercises
on Thursday night-in which we
heard the latter part of County Elk
aminer Rayburn's paper. and the
excellent and characteristic address
OF Prot. Henry Floyd. We will be
pardoned for abiding to the per
sonnet of the institute embracing as
it did so many good looking ladies
and gentlemen. This has 70 little
TO do with the reputation of a pro
fession, the personnel of its members
and the teachers institute can pride
itself for being at no disadvantage
in this respect. As will be seen
elsewhere the institute will meet at
Grayelly Hill camp grounds next
June.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
Meanest Sneak In Town.

Malarial gases sneaked up through
the poorly constructed drains and
made baby very sick with malarial
fever. Baby would have died hut
for timely use Of Browns Iron Bit
ters. There is nothing meaner IN its
way of coming, nor worse in its eff
fects, than this malaria from the
underground regions. Mrs. Nc
Donald. of New Haven, Conn, says:
"For six years suffered from the
effects of malaria, but Browns Iron
Bitters cured me entirely" Try it
when malaria steals in and under
mines your constitution. 1t will
give relief.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

Hundreds OF greedy office holders
will give way for, perhaps, a far hun
grier set, and if our people, or rather
the party coming into power, are not
cautious, the ro5blng and plumber.
ing will continue on an increased
scale Ark. Methodist.
There il point in this that is
hardly worthy of the excellent source
from which il came. The disposi-
ton TO loose sight OF sny distinction
between the parties shown in the
paragraph, certainly cannot be from
the convictions Of It's anthor. Being
~ me- ~arneativ
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
The Morrilton Furniture an,

The Morrilton Furniture and
Manufacturing Company's factory
burned last Saturday evening at &c
o'clock. This factory was built in
September, and had just fairly start
ed. 1t was owned by citizens Of
Morri!ton. The loss is between $40
600 and 100000; insurance, $4,000
Several workmen came nea- losing
their lives in the flames.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

The Memphis and Little Rock
railroad is to be sold December 10
by virtue of decree rendered in
the United States circait court.
Our farmers will rejoice to learn
that it has at last been decided that
bees do not injure grapes, that neg
lecteted colds do unspeakable injury,
and that no better remedy can be Sc
cured than DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
j. NJ. King, treasurer elect Of
johnson county. failed to give bond
within the time prescribed by Law
and new election will be ordered
to fill the vacancy.
Purge out the lurking distempel
that undermines health, and the con-
stitutionai vigor will return. Those
who suffer from an enfcebled and
disordered state of the system
should take Ayers Sa-saparilla to
cleanse the blood, and restore vital
ity.
There is colored farmer in Clark
county who made seven bales of fine
cotton this year and is able to hold
it until he gets 10 cents per pound
for it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
Proceedings of the Pope county
Teachers Institute.

The Institute met In Russellville.
Nov. oath 1884, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
Prof. H. L. Rayburn, the president,
called the Institute to order, and on
account OF the absence of the secre-
tary, H. B. Miner was appointed
recretary, pro tenn. The discussion
of the subjects arranged by com
mittee appointed for that purpose,
was begun. The first subject: "How
to teach the primary classes spell
|ingY was taken up, the discussion
being lead by Prof. Z. NJ. Hudson.
What is the best way OF teaching
advanced classes in spelling? Should
text book be used, If SO, what
Authorr' was discussed, opened by
Prot. Ii. L. Rayburn. by what
method shall we teach primary read
ing?' was considered, the discus
sion being lead by Miss Lizzie Ger
hardt- lis it practicable to teach
the rules for reading TO advanced
classes, and is reading seience2'
This discussion was opened by Prof.
G. A. Jones. us penmanship a
science, and how, and to whom shall
it be taught" lead in discussion
by Prof. II. L. Ravburn. ITO what
extent should Geography be taught,
and how shall we teach It?' lead by
Prof. H. T. Mann. "How shall we
interest children in English Gram
mar and teach them the parts OF
speechy' opened by Miss A. f.
Keith. what is the best methaa1of
teaching advanced pn6r
marg" The discuss "a 4 "a
Prof. Clarence II. HeBdg
At this juncture, Mis5 1OEker
read an essay on the subject Of
teaching Grammar TO children.
Elbow shall We teach primary ciAsses
in U. S. History?D was considered,
lead by Prof. j. A. Pless. s'What is
the practical utility of History.
was discussed, openq IN Rrpf. H.
d. Miner. s.Shall mental Affthme-
tic be taught separate from written?
SLOW shall we teach advanced Arith-
Imeticy' were considered together,
i lA4E utSC4cSfOu Ado AtA0 IN MISS
Lizzie Patrick. "How shall we or
ganize our schools?' lead by Prof.
Henry Floyd. Hos shall school
be governedr' lead by Mis- Glenn
mic Holmes. .How shall we obtain
a full attendance OF pupils At SCHOOL,
lead By prof. G. A. Jones.
This is merely synopsis OF what
was done in the Institute, showing
the subjects considered, and by
whom the discussions were lead
without giving any idea OF the en-
thuslasm manifested. The old $50
gyr notion OF standing heforea class
with text book finland, fof re
curing pupils to nenorfxc long
list OF rules. was handsomely frown-
ed upon by the Institute.
1t was determined that hereafter,
monthly meetings should be held,
beginning Friday night before the
fourth Saturday in January, 1885.
The meetings are 10 be held, first in
one districh and then in another,
until all the diotricts in the county
shall have been visIked. The next
regular session or the Instituse viii
be held. some time next summer, at
Gravel Hill, and viii be Of one
months duration. All necessary iSsss
formation win Re furnished the pub
lie in due time.
II. b. MI1xxR,
Sec. pro tenn.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

If solid happiness we prize" says
the poet Cotton. within our breast
this Jewel lies" but if we have a
cold there, the happiness can only be
secured BY using DR.. Bulls Cough
Sv~s<.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
A GREAT racket is being raised by

A GREAT racket is being raised by
the red-tape portion of democracy
over great inaugural ball to cele-
brate the Inauguration Of President
Cleveland. 1t would be pity to
spoil that OCCASION by any such I'M
called for foolishness. The thing OF
inaugurating new administration
with eclat might do for others, but it
is not in keeping with the plain,
practical simple methods initiated
by the democracy. 1t was Jefferson
who discarded the old "court suit
worn by the old Federalists and
abolished pageantry and tinsel from
ali his methods. The good example
of the founder Of tie American gov
eminent should be followed now
Let's have no show, but good sense
and business.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

J. II. BaiIy, of Atlanta. Ga, com
mercial traveller for Deere, Mansur d
Co, shielded last Thursday, the re-
suit ola protracted spree. He was
the author of book on political
economy entitled Factors of Civil
zation," which attracted considers
BILE attention a couple of years ago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

AT the end of the campaign the
Cleveland and Hendricks club OF
Business men of New York found
itself 10 possession OF $1,000 after
squaring ali accounts, which 1t pro-
ceeded to apportion to the various
benevolent institutions in the city.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

The News and Politics Brfefed.
The second session of the 48th
Congress began last Monday.
This much is to be said Of Logan
he has had the decency and dignity
not to whine over his defeat.
Governor Cleveland's advice to
the uneasy clerks OF Washington
ATTEND to your duties"
The signs are encouraging; the
rogues of the Republican party are
falling out and honest men will get
their dues.
Vanderbilt saves money by being
neutral in politics. He didn't pay
cent TO either side in the recent
campaign.
The "literary fellers" who are
building cabinets for President
Cleveland are going to be bitterly
disappointed.
The New jersey Democratic State
Committee had money left over and
have established fund for the con-
test of 1888.
| Abolish useless Offices and purge
the Executive Department of super
numeraries-this will be President
Cleveland's first work.
Dan Manning is said to be sharp
enlng broad axe of which John
Kelly viii feel the edge when next
| years State convention meets.
Hendricks is not afraid Of "reve-
nue. REFORM" in the true interprcta
tion of that phrase. He carried his
State on that issue, and he believes
that it Will be endorsed by the coun-
try at largo.
The newspapers have, with com
mendable industry, already married
Governor Cleveland to three differ
ent young ladies and made him six
cabinets. Such industry and pres
cience is wonderful.
Near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
the teeth of an immense animal, "at
least fifteen times larger than q
horse, have been found" Perhaps
they are the "remains" OF our Uncle
Benjamin's Peoples Party.
1t is thought that Cleveland will
resign the Governorship of New
York before January 1st, so as to
allow his successor, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Hill, to meet the Legislature
at the opening OF its session.
The calm words OF Cleveland after
the incendiary utterances of Blaine
will make the American people con-
graduate themselves once more that
the doors OF the White House were
slammed in the face of a conscience
less demagoguc.
1t rs thought that in his annual
report Secretary McCulloch will rec
ommend that no more Government
bonds be called in for the present
and that large reductions of taxes be
made. This will suit the people ex-
aCtlNs anu VIII uSip iciicst tdS cAiol
ing business depression.
The Republican brethren are max.
ing discord about that key note OF
Blaine's Augusta speech. Arthurs
friends don't recognize it. They
say Blaine is no bugler; that Arthur
is the man to start the tune for 1888.
They don't want any more giittering
gencralit.es about protection, with
$50, 100000 surplus IN the treasury.
Cleveland has large majority OF
the popular vote. a majority Of 81 In
the Electoral College, majority OF
the States (20 to Biaine's ls), and
is backed By large majority Of the
House of representatives elected at
the same time. In view of these
facts how shameless Is Blaine's
charge that the election of Cleye-
land INTRODUCES into the Republic
the rune of minority"
The movement to return Roscoe
CoEkIing to the United States SEN
ate is taking de6niie shape in New
York. There are about fifteen Re
publican members Of the Legislature
who are said TO be willing TO stay
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

The electors in all the States met
yesterday at their State Capitals and
ballotted for President and Vice
President of the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

scribe il only IN cases Of actual sick
ness. Let them do this whether
others will agree to meet them In !
gathering 10 discuss the matter o.
not.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 4, 1884

The annual report OF the Comp
troller of tie Currency shows that
l9l banks have been organized the
past year. November LISA, there
were 2,67I National banks in exis
fnnl.n
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

CONGRESS met last Monday and
listened to the Presidents message,
shook hands, and talked over the
election news.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

The Postmaster General recon-
mends the reduction of local postage
to one cent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
Habitual consultation Is "A 81

Habitual consultation is 16t only
one of the most 1leasant, but Is
the same time o. Az Ne most inju'
rious condi1>p ii tC human sys-
TEN, ana Il nt = fo1erunner of dis
ease, unless removed. This is ae-
tually accomplished BY the use of
purgatives, which for the time afford
RELIEF, but after their immediate eff
fects hayemspassed they leave the
system 10 worse state than before
To effect cure 10 Is necessary that
the remedy should be one that not
only by its cathartic effect relieves
the Bowels. but at tue same time
acts as tonic, so As 70 restore the
organs to sound. healthy condi-
ton. This PnzoxLf ASH BITTERs
will do. 1t removes the cause and
restores hcalih.--jdn. 1
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

Mr.. John Thompson, 90 Hanover
street Liverpool, England, and one OF
the oldest and most extensive deal
err in drugs in Great Britain. writes
sit is a great pleasure to sell rem
ely which gives general satisfaction,
and our people, like their American
cousins, have become convinced Of
the fact that St. Jacohs Oil conquers
pain. The demand FOR it in Liver
pool and vicinity was never so great
as at the present and is daily in
creasing."
DIR. BosANKo.-I'his name has be-
come so familiar with the most Of peo-
pie throughout the United States that Ii
is hardly necessary to state that he Is
the originator of the great DR.. Bosanko
Cough and Lung Syrup, the peoples
faYorite remedy, wherever known, for
Coughs, Colds, Consumption and all
affections of the Throat ard Lungs.
Price, 90 cents and $l.00. Sold by j.
NJ. Harkey and Bro
FREE DIsTRIBUTION.-HWh causes
the great rush at J. NJ. Harkeys & Bro,
Drug Store?" The free distribution OF
sample bottles OF DIR. Bosanko's Cough
and Lung Syrup, the most popular
remedy for Cough, Colds. Consumption
and Bronchitis now on the market.
Regular size so cents aud $l.00.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04
THE MASONS.


w. H. H Clayton, G NJ; T. c.
Humphrey, ID G NJ; G. A. Danneliy,
G l.; r. H. Taylor, G D; W.H.Howes
G s w; w. H. Gee, G J w: Geo. II.
Meade, G T; Fay Hampstead, 9 S;
j. w. Sorrells. G 5 D.; J. N. Hewitt,
G j d; J. G. Brown, G G.; ID. d.
Leach. G NJ; j. NJ. Thompson, 5 G
S: Jerry Moore, J G S; A. w. Jones
G p; Ed Mctcalf, G 7.
Deputy Dist. Grand Master 18th
district, James M. Harkey.
GRAND CHAPTER.
Logan III. Roots, G H p; jill. Van
Hoose, d G II p; w. w. Garland. G
X; w. X. Ramsey, G S; GIL. Meade
G T.; A. Henry, G S; j. F. Mitch
ell, G G; j. M. Pencil, G NJ; G. A.
Danneliy, G L.
ROYAL AND SELECT MAs0Ns.
j. M. Harkcy, G NJ; L. Fl. Roots,
ID 6 NJ; d. d. Leach, G / M; w. w.
Garland, G c w; G. II. Meade, G T;
]. A. Henry, G R; G. A. Dannelly,
G L; j. F. Mitchell, G G.; j. j.
Sumpter, G Con-. K. S. Carl Lee, G
Capt; w. X. Ramsey, G 81; Ed Met
calf, G S.
HIGH PRIESTHOOD.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-12-04

IIfolx Z NJ - fIfOULs
M. E. P. G. II. r., L. K. Barber, Pres
M. E. II. p. R.L.Dodge, Vice Pres.
NJ. E. P. H., j. A. Henry, Secretary
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-06-05
LEoNARDTowN, MD, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE

Translatioa Of Latin Poem Written By Francis
J. Coad, at the 250tk Aaniversary of the
Landing ofths Pilgrims at 81. Mdry's City.
o citizens let us consecrate this day
With innocent joy; day
Which the rapid fight Of time
Shall join forever with an age gone by.
Behold the bright effulgence of that peace
Which we for long have eager sought.
She comes, yelling her head in lofty clouds,
And spreads her mantle o or our land.
o land of Mary thee we venerate;
Thy rapid streams and watered meads,
Thy leafy woods, shall be our joy
While fieeting life remains. ...
Glory to Calvert Eternal be the glory
Who scorned the dangers of the deep,
Nor rocked the perils OF land unknown,
To found home for liberty.
Nay, and the tempest's furious strife,
The embattled lightning's elemental war,
That terrified the rocks of earth,
Shook not the lofty purpose of his soul,
The rude uncultured people which he met
Filled not with fear his mind resolved,
Nor, timid, sought he by inglorious flight
Safety from perils never met before.
Anxiously cherished by his care,
Virtue ennobled every rank,
And freedoms glowing @gis
Protected people and their rights.
All hail, great Calvert thee again
DO we salute rs thou did st come,
Hc;'ven guarded, to the beauteous shores
4. Il. IT. Ia
Whilst he was crossing the wide-rolling deep
The British band impelled by wrong
To viudicate their lands scorned trident,
Her oceans violated rights,
They saw from far their well-loved sails
Pass silent by Gibraltar's rock
Soon from another nobler mount
Freedom shall sing nobler song,
song which Neptunes household thrilled,
Races snd cities and wandering seas
" lille far and wide astoni-hrd earth
Exclaimed, "Lo goes the robber."
All but the time draws near
When ocean shall behold its waves free for
mankind;
That line shall all enfrsnchised nations
Keep holy with peans Of joy.
o matcbless daughter of our equal right,
Liberty mother of our progress and our peace,
Thou sleepless nurse of our prosperity,
The first and noblest honor of our race
Ifstrength in war to thee be given,
America exemplar for all nations,
Proud of thy heroes, wilt thon rest content
To heap up riches with unending toll
Preserve our freedom for thy future sons;
Lift high thy head mid virtuous States.
Lo, fame already crowns thy brow.
May Gods right hand shield thee from harm
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-06-05

The colonel then ordered the sem
tinels to be replaced, and the rest of
the soldiers to their quarters. The.
people were then coming into the
tent. and my uncle was with them.
They very soon laid aside their arms,
and threw of their uniforms After
few remarks about the affair of the
night, and q cut or two at Uncle
Tony, oil got still, and / went to
sleep.
Very early in the morning, my. un-
Gle walked me up and said he was 60
ing part Of the way home with me.
| soon found that he agreed with To-
ny that the alarm Of the past night
was all hoax to try the spunk of
the militia. ! asked my uncle what
they kept Tony with them for, as they
knew he would mt fight. 3aH54 SHa
Hes Of no use oti earth, said my,
uncle, "but we cant got clear Of him;
be won't desert by jing; | wish he
would. Hes afraid to bolt in the
day lest we should see him and shoot
him, and in the night he's afraid OF
ghosts, Several years ago." continued
my uncle, II took Tony TO the fishery
with me TO drive and attend to my team.
When we got to Hilly Lee, told him
to drive on while stopped awhile to
see your mother. Well. I talked a
VERY little while with Polly; by ting
Joe, it was the year you was born,
and when | got into the sandy road
there by Cousin Barton's, here comes
Tony back in long dog trot, painting
like a turkey cock, and swearing that
he had seen old Oogills ghost.
"Who was that" I asked2
"a man who was murdered there a
long time ago. Did you never hear
Of it," asked my uncle. / told him
I never heard a word of it, -
swell" said he, "I'll tell you the
whole story, but all Tony saw was a
pied COW in the road" ai
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-06-05

A MAN WHO MARRIED FOR MONEY.
--"Yes," said the country.store phi
lospher, as he moved from an empty
soap.box to nail keg 30 as not to be
30 contiguous to bundle of cod fish;
Eyes, / have noticed that men who
marry for love generally lead happy
lives, and those who marry for money
usually have large stock of misery
constantly on hand. Now | married
for. money, and to this day it hurts
my pride to think about it. Knight
forgive myself for this one careless and
unpraiseworthy act Of my life, but |
married for money and didn't get it,"
MsddLetoWn I'ronscr5pt
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-06-05

A SINGULAR ooK.--The most GU
rious book in the world is one that is
neither written nor printed. Every
letter Of the text is cut into the leaf,
and, AZ the alternate leaves are blue
paper, il is AZ easily read as the best
print. The labor required and the
patience necessary to cut each letter
may be imagined. The work is so
perfect that it seems almost as though
done by machinery, but every charac.
ter was made by hand. The book is
entitled "The Passion Of Christ" 1t
10 a very old volume, and was . Curl
osity as long ago as the year 1910. At
this time It belongs to the family OF
the Prince de Ligne, and is kept at q
museum in France.