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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-19
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-19

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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

ALLUDING to the steam ferry at
Dardanelle, the Hesperian makes the
following sensible comments:
The Hesperian does not desire TO
dispute the assertions made by some
of our citizens that the ferry boat
here has not given entire satisfaction.
We are inclined 10 beleve that about
the best has been done that could,
under all circumstances. The Mar
tina is large and valuable boat, the
best that is on the river, and cannot
go at the bidding Of any one man or
set of men. Instead of encouraging
it, as should be done towards all pub
lie enterprises, some of our citizens,
it would appear, desire to do all they
can to prosecute, as it were, the own
er Of the boat ard ferry privilege.
This is radically wrong. This enter
prise and our citizens, and especially
the railroad from here to Russellville
should be harmonious in everything
Nothing is to be gained by the course
now being pursued toward Mr.. Shinn
who seems disposed to do all he can
to serve the people. There are two
sides to everything. We haye heard
numerous complaints made against
the management Of the ferry, which
when sifted to the bottom, proved
absolutely gronndless. We hope the
difference of opinion may soon be ad
justed and more harmonious feel
ing existing on the part of complain
ants towards the ferry.
We may be pardoned for commend
ing these conservative utterances.
Mutual concessions and cancellations
would be more likely, in our opinion
to lead to satisfactory results and 9
mutual good understanding, and such
an understanding as would conserve
the interests of all parties concerned
than hot words and hasty actions.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28


TIE following sketch of the lite OF
Gen. d. HI. Hill, who recently re.
signed the presidency of the Arkan.
sas Industrial University, we clip
from the Gazette of the Goth inst.
Gen. Hill has had varied and dis
tinguished career. He was born at
Hills Iron Works, N. c., July II,
1921, and was son of Solomon Hill,
foundryman and prominent man.
His earliest aspirations were TO be a
soldier. He graduated from West
Point in 1912, and after some service
in Maine, served from 1916 to 1S4S
In the Mexican war; He entered as
second lieutenant, but was brevetted
captain for gallant conduct at Con
treras and Cherubusco, and major
gallantry at the storming of Chepul.
tepec, being one of the volunteer
storming party. He was one of the
Six lieutenants double brevetted. He
was professor of mathematics at
Washington and Lee university, OF
Virginia, from lS4S to 1854, and was
called to Davidson's college, N. c.
In 1859 be was president of the mil
itary institute at Charlotte, n. c.
When the war broke out, he was
elected colonel of the first confeder-
ate regiment of North Carolina. Dur.
ing the war he served in Virginia,
North Carolina and Tennessee. Was
made brigadier general after the bat
tie OF Bethel, in 1861, and major gen.
eral, before the battle around Rich
mond. He commanded one or the
four divisions which attacked Nc
Clellan's army in the seven days
battles. In 1877, he became presi
dent Of the Arkansas Industrial Uni
versity, and now full of years, and
the record of distinguished and
varied career, he resigns active par
ticipation in the cause Of the univer-
sity, which he has labored so zeal
ously to upbuid. He is ripe schol-
ar, fine mathematician, and has
published several books which have
had large circulation.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

MucH as is said about farmers and
farming and the hardships Of those
who till the soil, it is nevertheless a
fact that agricultural pursuits pre-
sent as easy and honorable mode Of
acquiring a subsistence and Of max
ing money as any other calling IN
life. And it cannot be denied that
they are freer from those influences
which trammel men in their opinions
and which, from personal and pecu-
MARY conditions, are apt to lead them
to the adoption of course Of con-
duct suggested more by policy than
principle. The man who depends
directly upon the cultivation of the
soil for his support and prosperity, If
he be intelligent, is more likely to
hold his convictions ON the high
ground of independence than the one
whose support and gains come
through the cultivation OF his fel
lows. 1t may also be asserted that
there is no calling which promises
surer or larger returns for industry
and skill than those which lie in the
line Of agricultural and horticultural
pursuits, and we hazard the assertion
that, in proportion to the means EN-
ployed and industry used, there are
larger returns and more prosperity
in these departments than in any
other. So our advice is not to be-
come discouraged on the farm, for
there is no other occupation offers a
better inducement, provided your
time and talents are brought to bear
in its management and culture.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28


HERE is the list of names given by
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat as
those who will receive votes IN the
national democratic convention on
the first ballot: Ben Butler, Tilden
Flower, Randall, Bayard, Payne, Nc
Donald, Morrison, Hewitt and per
haps Carlisle. That journal says
the winners name is in this list, but
that the Is puzzle is easier of solu
ton than to pick it out. That journ
al may find out its unreliableness as
guesser when the name of Allen g
Thurman, not mentioned in the list
is brought forward and crowned with
the honors.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

The Little Rock University of the
M. Z. church was dedicated on Sat
urday, the 23d inst. Rev. r. S. Rus,
presided oyer the services which
opened with the S66th hymn, and
prayer, and then followed the pro
gramme, to-wit:
Chorus-"My Country, IT'S of The.
Address-Bishop l. W.Wiley, LID
of Cincinnati, 0.
Quartette-"Sweet and Low
Misses Sparks and Wiley, Messrs
Warehouse and Dodson.
Address-Bishop Thomas Bow
man, LID, of st. Louis, Mo.
Address-Hon j. III. Mclean, O
St. Louis, Mo.
Solo-Mrs. Ida Stowell Williams
Short Addresses-Gov. j. H. Der
ny, Hon. u. M. Rose, Hon. Fl. G. Cald
well, Rev. T. B. Ford, Geo. w. Gray
d. d., and others.
Solo-Mrs. Ida Stowell Williams
Dedicatory Exercises, conducted
by Bishop Wiley.
Chorus-"Night Shades No Long
err"
Benedlction.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

IT is calamity to any state when
the political aspirations of men are
so asserted by individuals as to di-
vert the attention of the people from
the best talent and attract it to these
office seekers. The people ought to
call into public service the best talent
the state affords regardless of the
fact whether the man or men who
happen to possess it are aspirants OF
not. A different line of action will
most assuredly deprive the state Of
the services of it's best talent and
greatest wisdom. The shrewdest
politician is by no means the wisest
or safest statesman.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

WE learn through our county clerk
that there have been a greater mum,
Der Of mortgages for supplies filed
this year than there was for the same
time last year. We are sorry to hear
this, sorry TO see these results from
last years short crops. OF course,
it Is not for us to chide; for every
one must be his own judge as to his
necessities and the modes OF
relief; hut we do long to see the day
When prosperity purchased at some
price or other, through some channel
or other, whether a bountiful harvest,
an increased industry and economy,
or n new method of sacrifice, or bet
ter understanding and management
OF crops, or all combined, shall dawn
upon our people and life them to
larger competence and higher plane
of independence.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
Flood Notes /.
The waters are recedlng.

The waters are recedlng.
At Memphis the water is above the
danger line.
Newport has been almost totally
under water.
Jacksonport has suffered greatly
from high water.
Van Buren, lost heavily by banks
caving in when the waters went down
AS the river recedes the banks
cave IL. From so to rs acres were
lost opposite Little Rock.
Trains on the Memphis & Little
Rock road run to Duvall's Bluff, and
connect with steamers for Memphis.
The relIef-laden steamers on the
Ohio are very active in the distribu-
ton of supplies to the sufferers from
the food.
Late news from Cincinnati say pas
seDger travel has been resumed on
some OF the railroads leading into
the city.
The losses in the Valley of the
Ohio are estimated at $12,000,000.
10000 people are more or less dam
aged.
The railroad incline at Van Buren,
was SO damaged that cars cannot
cross. 1t will be several DAYS before
the damage can be fully repaired.
Five miles west of Memphis 200
feet of the Kansas City, Springfield
and Memphis railroad gave way,
which flooded the track of the Mem.
phis and Little Rock road
All danger in the Lower Mississ
ippi is not passed, and We may yet
expect to hear OF damage done to
south east Arkansas and portions of
Louisiana.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

The senate committee agreed to
report bill for the admission of
Southern Dakota as state into the
union. The dates fixed in the bill
are beyond those that would entitle
the new state to representation in the
electoral college. This is a republi-
can provision for two senators and q
congressman which will be apt TO fail
because of the democratic lower
house of congress.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

FRoM the Arkansas Forest and
Farm we clip the following fattering
notice of our fellow townsman-our
fruit and fruit tree man, Mr.. E. f.
Babcock:
sour friend, f. F. Babcock, has
contributed number of articles OF
late to the Russellvilie DEMOCRAT
on fruit growing in Arkansas. Mr..
Babcock is one of the best, if not the
best, fruit man in the state, and we
are always pleased to give his pro
auctions on this subject to our read
ers."
Mr.. Babcock's articles have at
tracted notice from all fruit men and
journals and will doubtless add much
in attracting attention to the fine
fruit lands which lie just north of us
and much of which belongs to the
railroad and can be bought very low
and on easy terms. Our people
should also have their attention
turned toward building up the frui,
and nursery business at home and
quit sending their orders for trees tc
foreign nurseries whenebetter ones
can be had at home for less money
and without any risk at all.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

Herald was written by soma fflend'
nearer home than Quincy, HIS, nnd'
that it is not likely to do the Judge
much service in the race. Perry \
vile News.
We can endorse for every word IN
the article referred to relating to the
moral, social, or legal qualities Of
Judge Mansfield. There isn't q man
in this section Of the state or any
other who is acquainted with him
but that he will agree with usin that
endorsement. The News in its sur
mise as to the article being written
by friend nearer home, lends itself
to the expression of thought which
isIvery uncharitable, and less worthy.
and which, in our opinion, it would
not entertain for a moment, If ac-
quainted with the facts. The News
says it knows but little Of Judge
Mansfield personally, and we take it
that this explains why it is that
such an idea could creep into its col
umns. But then it ought to have
been acquainted with one so dlstin
gulshed In the public affairs Of this
section and Of the state. He was
Circuit Judge of this district, and
held court in an adjoining county to
the News for four years, and made q
record in that position that attract
ed the attention of the legal mind Of
the whole state. At the last state
election he was a prominent candi-
date for the position Of associate jus
tice of the supreme court of the
state, and is now engaged in the i'm.
portant and difficult task, and one
that calls forth the best legal talent
IN the state, that Of digesting the
laws of the state. We feel confident
if the News will only take the trouble
to ascertain the standing Of Judge
Mansfield in any light whatever, it
will JOIN the DExocRAr in urging
him for the important position Of U.
S. Senator, as the ablest and purest
and the most fitting gentleman to be
found in the state for that important
trust.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

THE legislature of Virginia recent
ly passed an act redistrictlng the
state and so as to give the readjust
ers only fighting chance in two Of
the districts which the readjustel
governor vetoed of course, but which
the Legislature very promptly and
properly passed over his head. Vir
GINA has come home. Glorious old
state of the PRESIDENT, she is re
deemed.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

The opinion of the supreme court
in the case of the town Of Russell
vile VS.. II. F. White, to which we
alluded last week, has been received
here, and il is claimed, we learn, by
the defense that the court only de-
cidcd that the town could license ho-
tells, etc, for the purpose of regulat-
ing them, and that the question to
license for the purpose of revenue
was no. decided at all. The case is
remanded to the circuit court where,
we suppose, if the case goes to trial
again, this question will be raised
and decided upon. If so be that the
recent decision of the supreme cour,
does not cover it as claimed.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
LAND AUCTION.

Notice Is hereby given tina. the undersigned
as guardian OF James. Ida, AdeiDhi, Maggie
and Geor%e Tecter, by order " Pope county
rropa,e court, VIII on the first day OF March,
1884 during hours OF judicial sales, on the
premises 10 be sold, oner for sale TO the highest
bidder at public auction, the undivided one
eleventh interest belonging TO said minors Ia
the 81 = sac 0 tp "A OF range 10 west. except
one scre on W corner. Terms: credit OF
months, with per cent. interest. Note with
apProyc4 security required OF purchaser, and
lem retained on said interest 10 secure pur-
Shase money j.. r. McKAKvgg,
ep. !, icot Guar above named inOrs.
Amor the above sale and AZ same time aud
piAce. MI % said iA9 acres Win be sold pub
iic auction Ia ~ acre tracts ON same credit and
mites west Of kusseliviiie, and is known rs
the Andiew Mckcever place
JHo. X. McKEEvKR. J. NJ. Harley,
io"Ao" and others, owners.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
MORTGAGE SALE.

kusSELNILLE, ARK, Jan. "a. 1884
We will on the i2th day of February 1884. be-
tween the hours prescribed for judicial sales,
proceed 10 sell the following described person
oil property, at the town of Russell vile. Pope
county Arkansas, t0-wit: Two fine mules
three mich co IS AMI calves. Ihfce head Of
young cattle, one hundred bushels OF wheat,
one two horse wagon and haIess. This sale
Is made under AMI by virtue of nnarigate ca
ccutcd 90 us ON the s2nd day If lane 1888, TO
secure the payment OF two notes. bearing date
May the 22d 1888, one payable Nave mhrr LIST
1883, aud the other payable Jan. LIST a. Each
TOR the SUM OF three hundred and seventy two
dollars and fifty cents. The sale will be made
70 the highest and best bidder, for cash IN
hand.
The ALTMAN 4 TAYLOR Company.
DAVIS Il Son, Atrys.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
WE print in another place a cor

WE print in another place CON-
munication from the correspondent
of the Gazette OH the subject of an
agricultural bureau for Arkansas,
which is well worth a perusal by all
of our readers, and especially by the
farming con- munity, as it is no doubt
intended as measure principally
for their benefit. We hope our read
ers will scrutinize 1t and then let us
hear from some of them on it.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
MoRrGAGEsALE.

We will, on the 10th day OF February 1884,
between the hours prescribed for judicial sales
by statute. sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash in hand, two-third interest in one
Blandy engine and boiler together. the saw
mill and fixtures, to satisfy O mortgage exc
cuted to us by X. NJ Steel. on the 22nd day OF
February 1882, to secure the payment OF note
executed to us ON that date by said Steel.
There being balance due and unpaid on said
note, of one hundred and forty -four dollars
and seventy cents The sale will be made at
the mill now located in Burton's neighbour
hood, Clark Township. Pope county, Arkansas.
}. M. HAxKEY a BRO,
Davis 4 Son Att'ys.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

IT is suggested by the Harrison
Times that the quill drivers of Ar
kansas meet the pencil pushers Of
Missouri in May at Eureka Springs
just after the adjournment of the
Arkansas press ASSOCIATION at Fay
etteville, for the purpose of getting
acquainted and comparing notes.
The DEMOCRAT heartily seconds the
motion and calls for the ayes and
noes,
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
A TERRIBLE cyclone passed

A TERRIBLE cyclone passed through
Georgia and North Carolina on the
2lst inst, doing great damage to
property and causing great loss OF
life. Fifty persons were killed in
North Carolina and as many more
wounded. About Long creek, in
Mecklenburg county, forty houses
were swept away, and seventeen per-
sons persisted in the village of Rock
ingham.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
Notice for Publication.

Land Office, Darslanelle, Ark. Feb, 8, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF her intent ion
and that said proof will be made before the
County Judge of Pope county at Dover, Ark.
on March Is, 1881, viz:
Mary Stanford, Hid. entry No. 1928 for the
sex y sec L. tip n 20 west.
He names the following witnesses to Prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz.
Isaiah Wobley, james Lemley, Gilmore John
SOD. Ii. v. Bewley Jr., all. OF Scottsviiie, Ark.
March-13 4. M. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

The republicans have started out
to hunt up material to paint up their
bloody shirt for the next campaign.
They have two senatorial committees
out, one at Danville, Va, and one at
village in Copiah county, Miss. 1t
will be a blue day TO a republican
politician when he looks and sees not
the bloody shirt waving over him as
his battle flag.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
election Notice.

OFFICE OF DARDANELLE AND RUssFLL-l
VILE RAILROAD COMPANY,
DAkDASELLE, ARK, Feb. 16, 's4
Notice Is hereby given that the Annual
meeting OF the Dardanelle and kusselviile
Railway Company viii be held at the Office Of
the Secretary Of said company, in Dardanelie.
Arkansas, on Wednesday, the 25th day or
March, 1884. at two O'Clock p. m, for the cleo
tion OF seven directors for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction OF any other business
tina, may come before the meeting.
By order OF the Board,
GAO. L.. kIMBALL, President
II. III. GIBSON, Secretary. mar-20
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

IT is about time the inquiry was
made as to who constitutes the county
central committee of Pope county.
There will be business to be trans.
acted ere long by this body,and it is
time for the gentlemen who compose
the committee to begin to think oil
matters over which they preside
Will some one please furnish the
names of this committee9
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

THE st. Louis Globe-Democrai
thinks this very unpopular con
gress. IL the hymns were raised in
consonance with that journals feel
ings, it would not perhaps find SC
much fault with the music. What
pleasure it is deprived of in this quar-
ter is doubtless more than offset by
the southern outrages" which are
now under investigation.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

GREEDY Chicago gets the national
convention which is to name the first
democratic president in twenty years
The committee met in the Arlington
hotel in Washington City, every state
being represented. There were six
cities put in nomin alton for the con
yention: Baltimare, Cincinn att, Chi
cago, Louisville, st. Louis and Sara
toga. Chicago was selected on the
third ballot by vote of 81 to IL for
st. Louis. The date of the conven-
ton was fixed on the Sth day of July
next. 1t is a remarkable fact that
Chicago is also to entertain the ma
tional republican convention which
meets there on the Sd day Of June,
just five weeks before the meeting of
the democratic convention. This is
something that has never happened
before, both parties selecting the
same city for their national conven-
lions in the same year. 1t is the
great west asserting her power In the
politics of the nation. We think the
made wise selection OF
the place. Now, If the line of wis
dom will only be followed by the con
vention in its construction Of a plat.
form and choice of candidates, all
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

THE democratic state executive
committee meets in Little Rock
March 18th to determine upon the
time of holding the state convention
The convention, we suppose, will be
called for the latter part of May, OIL
the first of June, not later than that
at any rate, as delegates to the ma
tional convention will have to bt
chosen.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Dsrdanelle, Ark, j an. %. 1884.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has hied notice OF his intention
TO make final proof in support cf his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Judge Of Pope county, Ark, az Dover, Ark,
ON the 29th lay of February 1884. viz;
Nathan 4. Tinney, It'd entry No. 1857 for
the $ e = Sc is-iin-s 0w. nek ne ar al.iln
gov, and W or " or lS-itn 10 west
III names the following witnesses to proye,
of, said land. viz:
j. M. Brewer, r. w Barnes, Martin Stan
dridge, w. It. Cox, all Of Laurel r. q. Am.
feb ~ a. NJ. GIBSON. X sgister.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Land office at Dardanellc, Ark. Feb. s. 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the County
Judge OF Pope Co. Ark, at Dover, Ark, on the
18th day of March 1884, viz:
Aarcn q. Winters, Hid entry, No. 1851, for
the n OF swA sec 20 and g 4 Sc y sec 80
tp III north range 10 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of said land viz:
e. II. Winters, George Rhodes, G. w. Barnes,
w. j. Starr, all, Of Laurel Ark.
March-l3 4. M. GIBSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-02-28

Mr.. FRANK Connolly. we are told,
is pleased with the outlook for his
new paper at Morrilton. This new
accession to Conway politics viii
cause the democracy Of that county
doubtless to reinspect their arms and
lay in little additional ammunition,
that's all.