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The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
RUssELLvILLE, POPE CO., ARK, APRIL2 1885
A Worthy Object.

Past Grand Master of Masons j
Fl. Van Hoose, of Fayetteville, has
Issued circular to the Masonic
| fraternity and all others who may
! feel inclined to do deed for sweet
charity's sake. About year ago he
received most touching appeal
from poor little orphan, Minnie
Brooks, ::ii,o daughter OF deceased
Mason, asking assistance to secure
an education. That and subsc-
quent etters written with artless
simplicity of childhood, revealed the
affect poverty of the little orphan
and her intense longing to obtain
knowledge. The kind hearted Past
Grand Master at once determined to
start fund for her relief, and so
after consultation with the late
Chief Justice English, Gen. Albert
Pike, Past Grand Masters Dodge,
Thornburg and others, illustrious
among the Masons Of Arkansas, a
'sdime boom" was organized. Judge
English wrote to Mr.. Van Hoose as
follows:
publish an earnest appeal to all
the Masons in the State to send q
dime each for the education OF the
little orphan girl, Minnie
who appeals in the name Of her de-
ceased Masonic father, to the great
fraternity for help to educate her
and her brother and sister. No
doubt every Mason or his wife will
send up the dime. If this dime boom
succeeds as 1t certainly may and this
little girl is thoroughly educated and
becomes an accomplished woman,
who knows what good may come of
it. She may become an active and
efficient worker in the fed of educa-
tion and cause It's benefits to reach
many of her sisters in Arkansas.
Fraternally yours,
f. Fl. ENGLISH"
The appeal has been published far
and wide and from every quarter
generous response comes up. Mr..
Van Hoose has adopted the little
girl and will place her in school at
once. All persons desirous of help
ing him will send contributions to
him at Fayetteville, or to Col Logan
Fl. Roots, of the Merchants National
bank, Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02

When others are suffering, drop
WORD of Kindness and sympathy. Ii
they are suffering from n cold, give
them DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; few
doses of this valuable remedy will af-
ford instant relief, and u twenty-five
cent bottle will cure the worst cough.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTJgE FOR PUBLICATION.
Landoniee &c Dardanelle, Ark. March II, 1885
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his in ention
TO make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
County Judge Of Pope county, at Dover, Ark,
on 4 pri ~ 1885. viz:
Francis NJ Rashurry, H'd entry, No. 13,7TS,
Tor the mex and = Sc y, sec. 4. TIP y.
nr is west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residence upon. and cultIva-
tion of, said land. viz:
Lafayette Tyler. f. Hin. Henry Bartlett and
A. j. Lemley, all, of Appleton, Ark.
apl i6-5t A. G. LEMING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
Fraternallv yours,

That slight cold you think SO little Of
may prove the forerunner of COM
plaint that may be fatal. Avoid this
result by taking Ayers Cherry Pector-
al, the best of known remedies for colds,
coughs, catarrhs, bronchitis, inclpient
consumption, and all other throat and
lung diseases.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02

They say at Washington that the
President works as If he meant to
get higher salary next year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02

President Cleveland has abolished
the White House scrap-book editor,
and thereby saves the 81 800 year,
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02

PolygaIhous Mormons are begin
ming to feel the clutch of the law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
w. j. Clifford,
CABINET MAKER
and
UNDER AKER.
Russeilville, Ark.

a full line of Furniture, Molding for Picture
Frames Collins and Burial Robes, ETC., always
kept in stock.
Metallic cases ordered when desired.
Repairing neatly and promptly done and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Orders for 'ofiins can be left at night at Har-
KEYS drugstore. w. j. CLlFFORi.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
NorIcE roa PrnLIoArIoN -Ldndonce. par.

NUIIVE FUH T HLIUATIUN = -IuuuOHCt, Uaf-
danclle, Ark, March no, 1885
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has led notice OF his intoniion
10 make final proof In support of is claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Judge of Pope Co, ~ Dover, Ark. April is, 1895
VIZ: John Macarthur lid entry No. 1886 for the
x sc Sc u ne u sec II tp IL n ~ W.
Tie names the following witnesses TO prove
nus continuous residence npoa and cultivation
OF said land viz:
Andrew Gross, James Gross, J q Edge and
Moses curtis all ol CaGcsylle. Ark.
apriG ~ LEMING Register
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
Warranted ilgs.ilEE Al! nvsAs. :,

have secured samples of work including
Photographs, Oil Fereotypes, Electrographs,
Water coors. &c, that for style and prices de-
fl competition. l expect to canvass this and
adjoining counties thoroughly, and would be
pleased to have you reserve your order for me.
I can furnish pictures in all STYLES from an 8 Y
10 enlarged Photograph, price $3.50, to an Oil
Portra il 30X3S inches at SIS o.
All work guaranteed satisfactory oi no trade.
Secure "a shadow of the substance or in
other words ..Sec yourself ms others sec you.v
orders may be left Mt Arthur Erwin's Jewel
ry Store, II. +. Erwin's Confectionery, or ap-
ply to
j. B. ERWIN,
Russellyille, Ark
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02
Don t Read This
A REVOLUTION
IN THE
PICTURE BUSINESS T.!

A specially made OF Copying and Enlarging
fintypcs, etc. In fact every style OF picture,
no matter how dim and faded, IAN be COPIED
and enlarged in the most superior style at one
half the usunl nrices
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-04-02

WAkNING ORDER. In Justices Court II
itnois Towushin
Bernos, Nosan 4 Co., Plaintiffs vs. II. :.
Alexander defendant.
me defendnu's is warned to appear in this
court within thirty DAYS aud ans wep the com
plant OF the plainiins. March 3. 1886
g. w, BEKRyMAN, u. T..
Davis Sou, attys for plaintiff
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
They Never Surrender.

A correspondent of the London Telegraph
describing one of the recent battles in Sondan
says:
As at Teb and Tamai, the wounded Arabs
refused to be m ade prisoners, and great eau
ton had to be exercised in moving about the
field, not only to avoid the covert stabs dealt
by the bleeding Arabs, but the rushes and
cuts of the fanatics who slammed death in
order that they might the more surely get
chance OF burying their weapons in one of
us.
Exploring along this wady party of our
men came upon six dead and four wounded
Arabs lying under busby dwarf minosa tree.
The soldiers had an interpreter with them,
and the Arabs were called upon to surrender
and come out. That they said they could
not do; wonld the soldiers therefore come
and take them. The four wounded men
still held their spears in their hands. ssVery
good,'' said our soldiers. ''put down your
spears, ard we will see you are well treated,
and do all we can TO cure your wounds"
The answer of the four Arabs came fierce
and concise: "Put down our spears, infidel
dogsi By God and the prophet, neverr'
There was crack of Martini-Henrys. You
can guess the rest 1t was again, as at Teb
and Tamai, almost impossible to take
prisoners, and we secured but two of their
wounded alive.
The third prisoner, assisted to bring in,
but be was hardly capture, for the man
gave himself up. He had Remington and
over 100 rounds of ammunition. His story
was that he had been one of the Berber-
Egyptian garrison, and since the fall of that
place had been forced into the Mahdis army.
He was glad to escape from them, he de-
clared, and must say the fellow looked
cheerful at being taken. A trooper of the
Ninnf0arfI tn1 A. Il
Stewart. He was our one unwounded
prisoner.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

It's related Of Judge S. S. Phelps, father
OF the neYly appointed minister to England,
that man was brought before him who
was claimed as a fugitive slave when fugi-
tiyes we're liable to be returned under State
laws, and the counsel for the master pre-
sented the ordinary ''proofs Of ownership"
such as identity, bill of sale from former
owner, but none seemed satisfactory to the
judge, when counsel said, 'sWe have pre-
senled to your honor the usual proofs that
the man is slave; will you please indicate
what evidence will satisfy the court that the
fugitive is legally slave? Judge Phelps
replied, "a bill of sale from Almighty God.u
This evidence was not produced and the
man was discharged. Notwithstanding his
fathers noble stand, Minister Phelps him
self was rapid pro-slavery man and went
from the old Wing party into the Democrat
ic party because there he found sympathy
with his political views.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

In another column we publish part of a
letter written by Jacob Thompson, out of
respect to whose memory the Interior de-
partment was closed, to the Secretary of
State of the Confederacy. In it Thompson
admits that he was furnishing money and
Otherwise assisting a scheme to burn moth
ern cities during the waf. 1t would have
been bad enough to lower the flag and close
the doors of the Interior. department in hon
or of man who was simply traitor to his
country, but to pay such respect to man
who added to treachery participation in such
barbarous scheme as is disclosed in this
letter is infinitely worse. 1t is said too that
Secretary Lamar was not alone responsible
for this performance, bat that all the mem
bers of the cabinet and the President be-
sides concurred in it.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

FyHE inhabitants of the Town of Westbrook, and
Il all others liable to be taxed therein, are here
by required to make and bring in to u.s. the As
SCISSORS of said Town. true and perfect lists of their
polls and all their estates, both real personal
which they may be possessed of on the first day OF
April next, excepting such as may be exempted
from taxation by law.) And each person will be
expected to make oath, that, to the best of his
knowledge said list contains all his taxable proper
ty-snd those who fail to bring IN above directed,
may expect no abatement by the assessors.
The assessors will be in session at the following
places on the following days, Ito wit9
At their office, in Saccarappa, on WEDNESDAY,
the first day of April, from to IL A. M, and from
2 to p. M.
At Kimball Eastman's Store, Cumberland Mills,
on THURSDAY, the second day of april, from to
II A. M.
At Paper Mill Office, from to NJ.
AtJohn A. Clarks Store, Pride's Corner on FRI
DAY, the third day-of April, from 8 to IL A. M.
And at A. d. Woodbury. Store. Duck Pond from
2 70 4p.m.
DWINAL PRIDE, Assessors
JASON LEIGHTON, of
G. W. LEIGHTON. Westbro0k
Dated at Westbrook, March 20, 1885. mar25dlw
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

The Argus is developing quite strong
affection for the prohibitory law, and in
Saturdays issue it vigorously denounced a
"paid attorney because he raised a ques-
tion of construction in regard to one of it's
paragraphs. The Bangor Commercial, on
the other hand, which Eliminates the
Democracy in tie eastern part of the State,
still continues to insist that the prohibitory
law must 60. However. it is nothing new
for the Maine Democracy to support both
sides of question. They have done that
in the case of almost every public question
that has arisen for the last ten years. A
party that can advocate at the same time
hard money and soft money, free trade and
protection, free rum and prohibition, is a
great party--for votes.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

The dispatches on the whole indicate
rather more pacific tone in Europe. Russia
finding that England is ready to fight,
begins to show more accommodating dis
position. Her financies are in a very bad
shape and her credit at low ebb, while
England's ability to raise money is bound
lass
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

An Illinois postmaster who is a Republican
and thinks he cannot consistently retain his
place under the present administration has
discovered way to keep the Office still in
the family. BE has headed a petition for
his wife. He says she is Democrat and
has always been Democrat and besides this
possesses every other qualification.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
EVEN THE MUGWUMPS KICF
Springfield RepubIicaa.

Secretary Lamar would have done well to
consider, before honoriDg the memory of the
last Secretary of the Interior from Mississip-
pi before him, that Jacob Tbompson's his
tory canLot commend him to any honorable
man, North or South. AS member of Bu-
chanan's cabinet, Thompson resigned on the
Sth of January, 1861, because he learned of
the dispatch of the Star of the West to the
succor of Fort Sumter. With Floyd, he has
been the object of great contempt at the
North as man who passed Immediately
from high confidential service in the cabinet
of the government at once into the ranks of
the enemy. Nor will it ever be possible to re-
deem his reputation from the odium OF trea-
son and from the disclosure of bis efforts to
burn northern cities by plots in Canada. A
fighting rebel can be forgiven, but one who
descended to means of warfare unrecognized
by civilized nations should be condemned to
the company of dynamiters and assassns.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

A Washington correspondent reports the
fact that Mr.. Pendleton who goes to Berlin,
knows nothing whatever of the German
language. This is misfortune OF course,
but, coming from Cincinnati, he probably
possesses that other qualification necessary
to man who wishes to become popular
among the Germans.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Minister Phelps at the Yale dinner, given
In his favor, intimated that it would have
been pleasant thing to see another Phelps
In the English mission, had Mr.. Blaine
been elected. The mossbacks will forgive
him. They know from experience that in
post-prandial utterances the average Demo
crat uses more freedom than more serious
occasions would allow.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
e : So NJ - "a "a II Il
. 467 CONGRESS STREET.
LADIES' AND MISSES JERSEYS.

We shall offer this week the Ladies'
seys that we have shown.
so Ladies' Fine WOrsted Jerseys at only each Sold
last at So. co.
IS Ladies' Fine Black Worsted Braided Jerseys $780,
at $780,
80 Ladies' Fine Black WOrsted Jerseys only s5
last year at $500.
have also fine variety Of entirely style Jerseys at $780,
$500 and $3.50, very HANDSOME AND CHEAP.
Also full line Misses Black and COOred Jerseys
each.
We offer also n pieces Amoseag A. L. Bed Ticking at only Is
cents yards this the best ticking
regularly at 20 and %
! shall Offer for this week only 10 pieces Tabis all Wool Twill
ed Fanne IN Indigo Bu Scarlet and Blue Mixed only 81
per yards this the best make Of Fannes trades sold
regularly at AZ to so cents
A. B. BUTLER, No. 247 Middle Street.
ma24
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

The case of Mr.. Ireland, who was entice1
to Canada and there arrested as deserter
from the British army and taken to Eng
land, calls for prompt action on the part of
Secretary Bayard, if the allegation that he
is naturalized American citizen proves
trua
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT T
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OFFICE OF CoMPTRoLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, March 18th. 1885.
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence presented
w to the undersigned. it has been made to ap-
pear that The Canal National Bank of Portland,
In the City of Portland, in the County of Cumber-
land, State of Nlaine has Piled with all the pro-
visions of the Act of Congress to enable National
Banking Associations to extend their corporate ex-
istence and for other purposes" approved July
12th. 1882,
Now, therefore, j, Henry W. Cannon, Comptroller
of the Currency do hereby certify that "The Canal
National Bank of Portland'' in the city of Portland
in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine
is suthorized to have succession for the period
specified in its amended articles OF association,
namely. until close of business on March To- 1905.
In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of
office this 18th day of March. 1885.
Fl. w. CANNON,
-, Comptroller of the Currency.
Ills No. 941
49, mar17d1m
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Signs multiply that Postmaster Pearson of
New York is much more likely to be sue
ceeded by a Democrat than by himself. The
administration would like to compromise by
making him third assistant postmaster-gen-
eral, but neither Mr.. Pearson nor his mug
wump hackers will consent to such an ar
rangement as that. The New York Post
which has been sanguine all along that Mr..
Pearson would be his own successor shows
signs of weakening. 1t says: "If the prin-
ciple is to prevail that all officers are to be
necessarily superseded as soon as their terms
expire, than, although much has been Sc
cured for civil service reform by the faithful
enforcement of existing laws, less has been
accomplished than we had hoped for.o
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

A Portland despatch to the Boston Jour
nal reports that the Democracy have fled
charges of Offensive partizanship'' against
seveial Republican officials.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Besides Minister Cox's qualities as a fun
ny man he seems to possess a most extraor-
dinary power to foretell future events. At
the last session be succeeded in getting the
salary Of the minister to Turkey raised to
$4,000 year.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
AN AWFUL WARNING.
Fairfield journal.

If the new administration is to be led by
the Blaine Democrats in this State, and re-
ward those who have worked against sue
cess, then we have TO say, as one of those
who have worked for the success of the
Democratic party, that we will endeavor to
give the leaders of the rotten Democracy of
Maine about all the business they can con-
veniently attend TO. If Edmund Wilson and
his gang represent the Democracy of Maine
God help the Democratic party, we want no
more of it, Ii we don't make this funny
business interesting for those who have mis-
represented the sentiment Of the Democracy
of Maine, to the administration at Washing
ton, it will be for want of an opportunity.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Atlast the Administration seems to have
taken decisive and ungrateful stand in re-
gard to its high-toned annex. Postmaster
Jameson of Amherst, Mass, who has just
been succeeded by Democrat, was Mug
wump during the campaign.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. \
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
WASHINGTnN March d 1Q2k

xxTHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
w to the undersigned, it has been made to an
pear that "Ihe Merchants National Bank Of Port
land" in the City of Portland in the County of
Cumberland. and State of Maine, has complied with
all the provisions of the Act of Congress to enable
National Banking Associations to extend their cor
porate existence and for other purposes approved
July II, 1882.
er of the Currency, do hereby certify that s'Tbe
Merchants National Bank of Portland" in the City
of Portland, in the County OF Cumberland, and
State Of Maine is authorized tohave succession for
the ueriod specified in its amended articles of asso
citation, namely, until close of business March. IS
1905.
Office this oath day of March. 1885.
+. w. CANNON,
seal Comptroller of the Currency.
t--) rnar27d1m
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

The New York Sun holds that it is mis-
taken idea that the President is not person
ally responsible for the appointments of his
Secretaries. Their acts are his acts, aud it
is bad reasoning to argue that he should be
held entirely blameless for their official sins !.
This is especially true in the case of Hig-
gins. Eyeni he were appointed without
the knowledge of Mr.. Cleveland, he is now
retained in Office not only with his knowl-
edge, but With his consent. If he is the cor
ruPt man that he seems to be, Mr.. Cleveland
cannot be excused, any more than Mr.. Man
ming, for keeping him in the Ire asury de
partmeHt.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

A new hope has been born within the
hearts OF the Vermont aspirants for post
Office honors. In making historical study
OF the life Of ostmaster-General Villas they
have discovered that he is native of their
State.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Ohio statesmen are not picking up so many
government offices as usual, but diamonds
have been found on the Licking river.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

The statement that Harvard had abolished
Greek as an indispensable requisite of ad-
mission has gone far and wide and occas-
ioned much discussion. The conclusion
that the action was final appears to have
been premature. The Board of OYerseers
at special meeting voted to have the re-
quirements for admission remain the same
as at last years examination until changed
BY the consent Of that board. The form Of
the vote points not only to the fact that the
board does not endorse the proposed change
but also raises question of authority be-
tween the Faculty and the Board of Over
geers.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Secretary Manning still holds on to Hig-
gins and the President doesn't interfere.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 80.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cations TIE name and address Of the writer are in
al csses indispensable, not necessarily for publca
ton but as guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
wunications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
MTsCELL ANEOUs.
MERRILL'S
ANNUAL CASH SALE OF
Fancy Dry Goods !

We wish briefly to inform cur pats
rOns that it has been our usual custom
to offer annually, for Ten DAYS. fha
goods in our stock at greatly reduced
prices. and inSuring our customers an
opportunity TO obtain Substantial Bar
gains. We will eGumerate a few OF
thems
CORSET DEPARTMENT.
We shall offer:
For % cents per pair one lot COIOred
C0rsets: low price, poor quality.
For 40 cents per pair one lot Red Cor
sets, regular price SIS cents.
For AZ cents per pair one lot COrsets
white and cOlOred, perfect fitting, nice
quality.
COrsets in ali the leading styles Of
American, 6erman and French manu-
facture. all at reduced prices.
LADIES' COTTON UNDERWEAR
Skirts Soc, Use. and upwards. Che.
mise S0c., 81 1-2c. and upwards. Might
Dresses 5Oc., 62 l-2c. and upwards.
Drawers 3Oc., 81 1-2c. and upwards.
Corset covers at &C.,, 25c., 81 l-2c.,
soc. and upwards.
These are new goods and we guarantee
the best values ever offered.
NECK RUFFLING.
Crepe Lisse Ruchiug at 1Oc, 12 Lee,
15c, upwards. One lot Ruching at 19c
per box 10 yard pieces).
The above much under regular prices.
TWO SPECIAL BARGAINS.
One lot Nottingham Pillow Shams Csc
each. One lot Felt Tides (stamped) at
only lie each. The above are actually
less than the price for stamping.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

Gents UnIaundried Shirts at soc each.
Jerseys at 5Gc, 75c, $1.OO and upwards.
Chiidren's Collars at SC. 1Oc, 12 1-2c
and upwards. job lot Cotton Trimmings
at l2 lie per piece. Job lot Hair
Brushes. Brush and Comb only 19c. La
dies and Children's Aprons, large yarie-
ty. One lot LADIES' 1C0l0red Aprons, 8
for 25c. Cabinet Hairpins 3e box. Dress
Braid &c. Best Spool Silk SC. Needles,
best. per paper 4c. Pins, per paper &c
Berlin WOrSted, per lap &c. Country
Yarn, per skein lie. Porter Yarn, per
skein IL lee. Cashmere Yarn, per Skein
17c. Scotch Yarn, per skein 25c. One lot
Yelling only 15c per yard.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

flaIe's Honey the great Cough cure, ,25c. ,5Oc.&$1
Glcnn's Sulphur Soap heals & beauties, 25c.
GcrEnanC0rnE9en1 kills Corns Bunions
Hills Hair and Whisker 1ye-Black and Brown, Soc.
Pixies TOOtRaache Drops cure in Minute.25c
Beams Rheumatic pills are sure cure, Soc
jan16 eod2dp&w1ynrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-30

Tabulator Chase's latest aspiration is to
be collector of internal revenue.