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The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

attend dances because they differ as to the propfiety of dancing must have become crank or Is scoun drel and a thief, and would rob you of your character, or stab you in the dark When the time comes that a man cannot send his son or daugb- ter to a dancing school without some crank of preacher, or one herse editor denouncing chem and their actions, and saying open and above board that they are guilty of such actions that good men and women would not do, they are stepping a | little oyer their boundary, and their clerical robes should be no protec- tion, but made to account for such personally. They will bear in mind that if yonng lady means to be fast, imprudent, and allow young men to take undue advantage of her there is no use in her waiting for dance. There are other times and places that are equally as good, and she will find them. Because one woman sees fit to confess guilt, is that any grounds to censure every other wo- man in the land? Because one wo man, who, as Christ said about Ju- das, twas devil from the begin hing" and never had true, retined, and cultivated feeling so, she never would have thought as she did, and certainly never exposed It, is there any good sense in expecting an educated people to believe any such nonsense? In conclusion, Mir. Editor, let me say that the party, whoever he may be, that asked for the article signed X to be published, is due the young ladies and gentle men who have been attending this dancing school an apology through your paper for the publication of that article; for if he lives in the county he knows that they are as res pectable citizens as you have in the place, and this is direct slur on their moral character which he is as much responsible for as if he had written the article himself.
 What is the inference what are we expected or called upon to be lieve by the publication of that ar ticle? It is simply that every young lady who dances the waltz must and is compelled to have the same feel ings. The idea of people claiming to be generous Christians in order to get up a sensation comparing true, honest virtuous, high minded, re- fined, and cultivated young ladies to such low, degraded wretch of sin, who is stranger to virtue, never had refined thought, is shame to herself and the country.
 Oh God, what is the country com ing to when it requires such means as this to make Christians?
 'sPINE HILLS"
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
School Disrrict. No. n.
To the taxpayers and voters of Rus sellyille School District No. IA.

To the taxpayers and voters of Rus
 sellyille School District No. IA.
 Your attention is called to the fact that legal notice has been given of an election to be held on Saturday the 18th Of May. 1885, for the pur- pose of voting Publlc School Tax, and also to elect two school direct ors to fill the places of G. ". liar key and Alva Russell, whose terms of office expire on the above date, in accordance with q recent enactment of the legislature. The School Board would earnestly urge upon every voter of the district, the importance of turning out and voting five mills tax, by so doing, a sufficient fund can be raised to pay the current ex- penses of a five months school, and also pay the entire debt of the dis trict, thereby relieving the Board cl all embarrassments, which will en- able them in the future with five mill tax to run annually nine months free school.
 The following IS nnancial eX' hibit of the school fund as disbursed for tue fiscal year, ending May lst 1885: Amount paid for Teacher salary Sl,353. For coal, buckets, breoms, etc, $74S0. For Janitors services $S4 For Secretary's serv. ices $30. For Insurance on Build ing $3370 For repairs on building and stoves $78.90 Total disbursed, s1,65440. The remainder of the special School Tax, including the State apportionment will be paid out by the County Treasurer on the debt of the district.
 G. W. HARKEY, Pres.
 ALvA RUSSELL, ! ec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

BAD blood has got up between Gen. Whitthorn and Ex-Governor Porter of Tennessee, arising out ot factional divisions in politics Tn that State. The misunderstanding cul- minated in a war of words which re- suited In challenge from Whitthorn to Porter, and which Porter very properly declined to honor. This act of Governor Porter in the sequel of this bad affair evidently gives him the vantage grounds and sym pathy Of all good men. It has come to be stench in the nostrils of good men and of enlightened public opin- ion, this practice of resortlug to the code. High-tone gentlemen will have to find other means to settle difficulties hereafter
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
State News.

James T. Stewart has been ap- pointed Postmaster at Van Bnren.
 A reward of S200 has been offered by tue Governor for the arrest and convection of the parties who mur- dered negro named J. c. Flaw. thorne, in Griffin township, Conway county.
 The lower portion of Fulton coun- ty, is submerged, and repetition of last years disastrous flood is inevi- table. Fields yesterday green with waving corn are now 8 watery VII derness.
 Captain George West, distiD- guished citizen of Arkansas and res ident of Little Rock, dled few nights ago. He was connected with J ....ss ...s sommissary department of the Confectionery during the late war, and what he considered the greates, achievement of hls life was to trans fer $2.000,0 ,000 Tn gold belonging to the Confectionery, from Little Rock
 to Texas, where 1t was used to sup isport the army.
 In the case of John NJ. Daggett Postmaster at Clarendon, charged
 with embedding about $2,000 of money order funds, the accused plead guilty in the United States Court, and touching appeal for clemency was made by several law yers, who went to his aid unsolicit- ed. They claimed there was no in tent io defraud the Government, and that he would make complete resti- tuition. The Judge deferred sen tcnce to give them time to make restitution.
 Concerning the reported murder of three men in St. Francis county, by desperado named Mitchell, the Forrest City News says: 1t now turns out that Mitchell did not kill Cummins and Bryson. Cummlns was shot in the hand and Bryson was shot Tn the side, the ball strik- ing rlb and glancing producing only flesh wound. Erwin was the stranger, and was killed. He was a son in law of Ike Cunningham, liv- ing on the St. Francis river , miles above Wittsburg. In justice to Sher if Wilson we will stat3that the nu- merous reports that have been pub lished stating that the murder was committed in St. Francis county, and that Mitchell had offered to sur render to him are untrue, the crime was not committed within twenty miles of the St. Francis county line"
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
A Windfall for WindfalI-Lucky
 Men from a Lucky Town.

On the day following the visit of tue Dane (that is to-day), there en- tered this same office three Indiani ans, sturdy men of the Western country, Messrs. W. c. Parker and E. Perry, of the town of Wlndfall, and Mir. R. B. Beauchamp, of Tipton, all of Tipton county, Indiana, some fifty miles from the capital, Indian apolis. It was soon revealed that these gentlemen had left their dis tant homes in the Land of Grain to reap rich harvest in Louisiana--a harvest, not of grain, but of gold. One dollar had grown in few days to fifteen thousand, under the fructl- lying touch of Good Fortune, Bona Dea.
 "We had five chances in the last drawing of The Louisiana Lottery '" remarked MT. Parker to the writer; "they were all tifths. Perry got them, and we agreed to share the profits"
 "Yes,' said Mir. Perry, "Parker uast tut tattu anu udu tue LUCK. This combination was bound to win."
 Mr. Parker stated that he had not expended in all more than $l0 in lot tery tickets during the time he has made investments of this character. He was very agreeably surprised when informed by Mir. Perry that $l5, ,000 had fallen to their lot, one of the tifths being number 59,075, which won the first prize of $75,000. They immediately set out for New Orleans, but will shortly return to their homes. Both men of family, and in the prime of life, so that the money goes into gond hands.
 They were presented with cheek for $l5,000 on the New Orleans Ma tioual Bank, and withdrew from the parlor as happy as the many favorites whe proceeded them. New Orleans (La.) Picayune, April 20,
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07


 WE admitted communication from "X'' last week containing an extract taken from the Globe
 Democrat on dancing. We admit what was intended for reply this week from "Pine Hllls." This wri- ter evidently misconstrues and per verts last weeks correspondent as his violent strain demonstrates
 That was handed in by two as wor- thy young men as Russellville af- lords, and two young men who are as careful of the reputation Of their associates as this writer can be, and whose moral character and upright lives are voucher against any wrong motive. As for "Pine Hills allusion to the DEMOCRAT, we have only to say that we have long since found out that every body can't be pleased in tue conduct Of q newspa' per at all times. What pleases one displeases another. The matter al issue pleased "X." It displeased "Pine Hills.' The controversy ought to have been confined to tue two correspondents, and why ii wasn't is past our comprehension on any grounds Of reason. The article referred to was.taken from sermon preached to a St. Louis audience by a noted St. Louis preacher 1t wai reported in the columns of a greal journal-the Globe Democrat, wa: presented as part of communica tion, by two worthy young men, tc the DEMOCRAT. Under these circum
 stances 1t was admitted without ( thought of any impropriety exeepl on tue part of the correspondents, Il
 it all. The DEMOCRAT cares to take no notice of the inuendoes which ap pear to be leyelled at it, and Uni: breach of fair deallng which shows itself in this attempt to cast slul over the head of correspondent "Pine Hills" ought to be well enougt informed to know that journal ii not responsible for the sentiments O
 it's correspondents; and for this reas on it would have been the part O wisdom and common justice te have treated the matter in that way ane let things alone which have no bnsi ness with it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

LAST issue it did not look possible for war in the East to be ayerted We had heard from England then and Russia's attitude looked like il could not be changed, but it thawed somewhat and now again there is talk of peaceable solution. It is something remarkable that when England speaks in unmistakable ac- cents that then Russia stops to listen. It was so in the Turko Rus sian. The Russians had routed the Turks in their strong Qualifications on the Balkan range of mountains and was just ready to swoop down upon Constantineple, that England moved her fleet up to the Dardan elles and said stop, and Russia stop ped.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
THE ATLANTA CONSTlTU'
 TION

In long article relating to the B. B. B., of that city, says:
 The Bloed Balm Company started one year ago with $l62.00, but to day the business cannot be bought for $50,000.00i
 The demand and the satisfacti m given is said to be without parallel, as its action is pronounced wonder ful.
 We are glad to announce that our druggists have already secured a supply, and we hope our readers will supply themselves at once.
 It is said to be the only speedy and permanent blood poison remedy offered, giving entire satisfaction in all cases before one bottle has been used. For Blood Diseases, Kidney Troubles, Scrofula, Catarrh, old Ulcers and Skin Dieases, try one bottle oi B. E. B.
 For sale by J. w. Wells, at whole sale and retail. May 26.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
COMMISSION FRS SALE.

Notice Is hereby given that by virtue Of an order of the Pope county circuit court, made at it's April 1885 term, we will. on Friday, 29th. day of May, 1885, between the hours for judicial sales, in front of the store of E. A. Darr, in the town of Atkins, Arkansas, sell at pub He auction. to the highest and best bld- der the following lands situated in Pope county, Arkansas, viz:
 The N E l4 of the N E1 Sec. 5, Tp [, N k IS west, containing forty acres. Terms of sale: Six months credit and a lien 70 be retained on the land for the purchase money thereof.
 D. J. WARREN,
 A. RoBERTs,
 C. K. CAMPBELL,
 Commissioners.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

I.andoniee at Dardanelle, Ark, May 1, lss5.
 Notice Is hereby given that the following to make final proof Tn support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before tho Regis- ter and Receive, at Dardanelle, Ark, on June Q, lssa, vizs
 Henry B, Horton, Hd entry No 3,4e5 for the sw | of sw A sec IS and A of nv k sec l9, rp Q nr ei west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove ms continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land. viz:
 bell, and E. Zachery, all. of Cabin Crock Ark
 June 4-5t Az e. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

WHILE the man who commands a militia company is addressed as cap tain, the stranger is often puzzled by hearing the priyates addressed as colonels or generals. The absurd American fashion of calling men by the titles of official positions which they do not hold, but may have held or aspired to hold, is strikingly illus trated in tue dispatches reporting the trial of the Nose Harris case at Hot Springs. There is only one judge connected with the trial of the case, but as the lawyers are all hon. ored with the title of judge in com memoration of the fact that they have worn the ermine or "been spoken of in connection with it, the foreign reader of the reports would hardly learn from them whe tn CT Judge Rose or Judge Kimball, or Judge Caldwell is "the Court" and he might infer that an American Court is a congregation of judges, some of whom are hired for plaintiff and some for defendant. It is in the power of the press to withdraw it's countenance and support from this awkward and nonsensical fashion. = Post-Dispatch.
 We think it splendid idea to try.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
Ina Nutshell.

There is not doubt but that the Czar of Russia is very much inclia- ed to try his luck in war with Eng land. That he has been thus far held back by his Prime Minister, De Giers, is also evident, and it is equally true that the Czar's soldiers and sailors are eager for the fray. Tho English Administration, on the contrary, is halting between two opinions. True It is preparing for war on a gigantic scale, but it is evi- dent that Mir Gladstone still has a lingering hope that the shedding of blood may be avoided. The chances are that war will come, and that the initiative will be taken by Russia just as soon as the ice is fairly out of the Russian rivers.
 So if there is any guilt in war the Museovites are the guilty party; they have taken all their steps de liberately, and intend to have an open route from Merv southward to the sea if men and blood can win one, this is the sum and substance of the whole matter on their side. England does not want Russia for a near neighbor in Asia. She does not want her any nearer than the old time boundary of Afghanistan, and she does not mean to have her any nearer. To prevent 1t she must fight. It will be impossible for Mir. Gladstone and his Cabinet to tenn. porize much longer. Russia will force his hand by the middle of May if she has to seize Herat to do it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
CURE FOX PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of weight in the back, Joins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient 10 suppose he had some affec- tion of the kidneys or ncighboring or- gans. At times, symptoms of indiges- tion are present, as fiatulency, uneasi- hess of the stomach, etc. A moisture. like precipitation, producing Q very disagreeablc itching, after getting warm, is very common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once to the application of Dr Bo- sanko's Pile Remedy, which acts direct ly upon the part affected, absorbing the Tumors, allaying the intense itching, and effecting permanent cure. Price. 50 cents. Address. The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co.,, Piqua, Ohio. Sold by J. NJ. Harkey & Bro, and W. 5. Him ton, Atkins. May lily.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

Preparations for the National Commercial Convention at Atlanta are rapidly going forward. Many representative business men from all parts of the country will be present, and the topics discussed will all have a practiaI bearing on our Ma tional prosperity. The meeting takes place on the 18th of May. There is a strong probability that President Cleveland and some of the members of his Cabinet will be pres ent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

A FEW days ago the intelligence from across the waters read Eng land will not fight" Now it reads "Russia consents to Arbitration, etc. When the English lion fully aroused himself Russia concluded he wasn't the tonic creature she had thought he was, and wisely cable toed her bear the least bit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
NOTICE FOR pUBI.ICATIOy

NVii1E fOh V ID tslNtilON. Landoflce at Dardanelle, Ark, April 2l. 1885. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that sand proof will be made before tic Register and Receiver at Dardanelle, Ark, on May 30th, iSSo, viz:
 Twiggs Brown, Id entry No. I4,64s, for the k sw 4 sec !, tp '. 19 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of said land, yiz
 r. J. Martin, ] W. Petray, s. l.. Brown and C. Ii. Boggess, all, of Potts station, Ark.
 A. c. LEMING, Register. May eS-5t
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landofiice at Dardanelle, Ark, May 4, 1885
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler mas filed notice of his intention aud that said proof will De made bofore the Register and Receiver, at Dardanelie, Ark, on June 6, 1885, viz;
 James NJ. Freeman, No. 1T,32z. for the "a sec 15, Tp s, n al west.
 He names tue following witnesses to prove ms continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Martin Epps, Eiah Epps, GilluIn Smith, and Jerry WoocnA all. of Russellyille, Ark.
 June 4-at A. C. LEANING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

ONE hundred and two pensions, drawn by pensioners long since dead at the Philadelphia agency have been cut of by the Pension Commis- sioner, and instructions given for suit against the pension agent for moneys unlawfulIy dlsbursed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
THE ROM ANCE OF A DANE.
He Wins Prize in the LOuIsi- ana State Lottery and a
 Wife at the Same

In the private office of The Louisi ana State Lottery Company's fine building on St. Charles street, rep resentative of the Picayune met, or Thursday, Mir. Bidstrup, planter o Ascension parish, Mir. F. SpendruF and Mir. B. W. Lashley, also from the same parish.
 These visitors seemed to be in the happiest of moods. On being ac costed, Mir. Spendrup sad he had come down from Donaldsenville, ac companied by his friends. to collec, the amount or $5,000. which he had won in The Louisiana Lottery draw ing of April IA, as holder of fifth part of ticket No. 59,075, which se- cured the first capital prlze Of $75,- GOO. Continuing, MT. SpendruE said:
 "You see 1 have been an assistant overseer on Mir. Bidstrup's Gem plantation, In Ascension, where have been working since last Au- gust. 1 learned sugar making in the West Indies, and lived in that part of the world until something over a year ago, when I came to thls com try, thinking there was a better chance of making money here. Flo, nearly two years 1 had been taking tickets in The Louisiana Lottery but somehow my luck was bad, and 1 won nothing. My friend there, Mir. Lashley, about two weeks be fore the last drawing got six tickets from the company's agent in Don. aldsonyille. Mir. B. Rybiski and ] bought four from him. One was foi me and three for my brother and myself on shares. These were all filths. l mailed these to my brother who lives in Brooklyn, N. Y. After the drawing came off l was told ] had won something but was not sure so I telegraphed for the tickets, which my brother sent me. They arrived several days ago, and then ] saw there could be no more doubt about it."
 Mir. Spendrup is handsome fair haired, we'll made young Dane with the appearance of excellent health and possessed of all the qualifications to enjoy life.
 "Are you married man?" asked the reporter.
 No, but expect to be very soon,' ? he replied, laughing. .I am going to take the first vessel which sails for the West Indies. Some one is waiting for me in Santa Cruz, the Danish Isle. We have been engag ed for two years. have been look. ing for good luck to come. and now 1 am ready to get married. Fol years I worked hard, but put moue, in my pocket very slowly. Now have made my fortune in day"
 At this moment a clerk of the Lot tery Company appeared and handed Mir. Spendrup check on the New Orleans National Bank for $l5,000 which he received with an air o complete satisfaction that indicated he was perfectly happy.
 The reporter wished the young Dane bon voyage to Santa Cruz anc joyous union with his sweetheart from whom he has so long been sep arated
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07
MALARION
sooTHEs
 THE KIDNEYS.
SOLD BY
 DRUGGISTS EV'RYWHERE

rots, parsnips, sals:fy, turnips and dried fruits; and during summer he can and should have as many vege- tables as his family can consume, be sides enough to feed one pig for each one in the family and then raise plenty of corn to feed all his stock
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

The Little Rock City Council, by vote of six to five, recently passed an ordinance prohibiting and closing up all gambling houses in the city. The Chief of Police has also been instructed to strlctly enforce the or dlnance. Mare, the saleonkeeper, and one of the principal gamblers of the city, is the father of the resolu- tien.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

A correspondent Tn Home and Farm says tLat since 1865 the peo- pie of the cotton states have sent to the north for meat, bread, vegetables, mules and horses S3,000, 0,000,000, and adds:
 Now, if every farmer in the cotton states had raised all he needed and then enough to sell to the people in the cities all this money would have been kept at home, and what cotton we made would have brought double the money. Had this been done, my brothers, do you think that there would have been q cry all over the land about the merchant charging too much2
 have said that every man who farms can raise all his family con sumes. For the renter who moves from place to place this may be a little difficult, but for the man who owns his land there is no earthly ex cuse for hot having plenty of sweet and Irish potatoes, peas, beans, car-
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

QUITE a difference in the liquor business in barrels and jugs. It used to be in barrels, now in jugs. Let's hold it to the jug feature until we can better it from that. It would be the worst of a folly to go from the jug to the barrel because we can't rid ourselves of the jugs all at once.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

THE civil service reformers ban quetted Minister Geo. H. Pendleton on the eve of his departure for his mission abroad. Mir. Geo. W. Cur tis presided.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

Coal Oil or Petroleum may be very nice for Illuminating or lubricating purposes, but surely 1t is not the proper thing to cure cough with. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup is looked upon as the standard Cough remedy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-07

IT is to be hoped war may be averted. However much it might improve the American grain market.