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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-02

A st. Paul shop-girl was discharged
from her position In fashionable
glove store, because her hands were so
small and shapely as to make the lady
patrons so envious that they would not
allow her to wait upon them Chicago
later Oce0w.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

ON the tram last week we met with Hon. lessee Turner, ST., one of the officials of the l.. R. and Fort Smith Ry., on his way to Little Rock to attend business meeting of the directors looking toward taking steps to push the line through the Indian nation to Wichita, Kansas If this could be done it would make this line of road one of the most i'm portant in the country. We take occasion here to repeat what we have often said that the Indian territory with it's Chinese wall ought not to be allowed to stand in the way of our states development. Congress ought to break the wall down in spite of the ron progressive red man, and guarantee the condition necessary to the development of our railroads. We hope at an early day to see this line pushed through the nation and another artery of trade opened in the country, whether the Indian is viii ling or not.
 A fowN moves when it's manufac- turing and industrial enterprises move. When any of these are clog ged it is time for the business men and those whose welfare is enhanced by it's thrift and advancement to be- gin to look into the causes. Men setting by indifferent and careless III regard to the interests of institutions of public importance in their. com munlty are like those who in busi ness matters are willing to deliber- ately set down and sign their own death warrant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The Presl
 dents message is very long contain ing 10000 words. He dwelIs at length on the silver, Indian and civl service questions. For the first he strongly advises the stoppage of the coinage of silver. In reference to the Indian question he suggests the appointment of SIX commissioners in conjunction with the secre oary Of Lhe inte for, to determine all questions relative to the government of lndi- ans and Indian affairs. The ex.
 pense of the Indian bureau during the last fiscal year was S6,500,000,
 which amount he believes can be de
 creased by the adoption of the pro- posed plan. He strongly commends the enfo cement of the civil service laws and denounces all partisan in. reference Tn it's operations. The tenor of his remarks is in direct op- position to rotation in office and rec
 ommends the filling of public offices by q competitive examination. He also recommends that the salaries of the civil service commissioners be increased. As regards the tariff he advocates a revision and the reduc- tion of tariff on necessaries.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
A Friendly Letter.

FIFTH Av. HorEL,N N. r., Aug. l, 'S5. To the Swift Specific Co.--Gentle- men: Your remedy IS certainly one of the great discoveries of the nine teenth century. For eradlcating blood poison it has no equal. A friend who had been great sufferer from that disease, contracted during the war, you will be glad to know has, by the use of your remedy, cleansed his system entirely of that mercurial rheumatism, so that his skin and tongue and breath are as pure as a child's with out the least taint. He desires me to say this to you, and to thank you with all the sincerity of & grateful heart and healed body for giving poor frail humanity so effective remedy for 8 disease hitherto regarded incurablc. Let every one similarly afflicted take your remedy, and they surely will be we'll again. In his behalf, and to encourage others, I gladly write and sign this.
 Very respectfully,
 LAFAYETTE SYKES.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
The Exposition.

A correspondent of the Memphis Appeal, writing from New Orleans in regard to the exhibit made by Arkansas has the following:
 The Arkansas exhibit is one of the features of the Exposition, and credit to that State. There is 9 large and very interesting display ot minerals, coals and building stones, Nearly every known mineral is ex- hibited. There are more than 8 dozen varieties of iron ore, and lead, copper and zinc ores, soapstone, limestone, etc. The display of gran ite, serpentine and other building stones IS very full, and in marble, Arkansas stands next to Tennessee, with fine specimens of gray, dove colored and red. But the special features of the Arkansas exhibit, as last year, are it's fruits and grasses. There are 200 varieties of apples in the green state, and 400 jars of the same fruit, only about two thirds of the varieties belonging to the ex- hibit are shown, and on Arkansas day over 300 varieties will be ex- hibited. Of native grasses there are l30 on exhibit, millet nine feet high, red clover seven feet, and red top or herds, orchard grass, and nearly every variety known to the North or South.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

vember the total vote fell of I43,000 from the total vote of 1884, the Pro- hibition vote was BLOOD against g, 900 last year.
 In Ohio the Prohibition vote in the Presidential election was ll,000 and this year it was nearly 27000.
 In Georgia the Prohibition party is pushing steadily forward, doing it's work in the counties, carrying e large majority of them, and now planting it's victorious standard in the city of Atlanta.
 The stronger the Prombitionists become, the more easily they will be weaned from their old political asso citations. Those who have left their old parties to embark in tue Prohi- bition movement on high principle will not be likely to return. Hence the movement is certain to gather additional strength rather than to gc back, and 1t cannot fail to become q most important element Tn future elections.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
state News.

The Satanta Medicine Company ol Little Rock has been placed in the hands of MT. Walter Reardon as re ceivcr, owing to suit brought Tn the United States District Court ny Meyer Brothers & Co.,, the Prickly Ash Bitters men of St. Louis, for an overdue claim.
 Hon. Jacob Frolich has been ap- pointed to an important and respon- sible office in the Interior Depart ment at Washington. In the dis charge of those duties he will prove an honor to the Administration and to the State of Arkansas. He will remove to Washington with his family next month.
 Rev. T. J. Smith, died very sud denly last week at Morrilton, where he was attending conference. He was just leaving his boarding house to attend conference, when he was stricken with q pain in his heart aud expired in few moments. He was one of tha oldest members of the con ference, and was true christian gentleman.
 The Waldron Reporter gives an account Of an alteration that took place in lodge of B's of F. in Scott county recently. It seems that one Of the members got drunk and be- haved himself in riotous and dis. orderly manner, whereupon he was reported to his lodge and charges preferred against him. The result of the trial is not stated, but itis known that a violent altercation took place in the lodge room, and some Of the brctheru almost came to blows. Several of them have since with drawn their membership.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
Never Give UD.

If you are suffering with low and depressed spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, disordered blood, weak constitution, headache, or any disease ofa bilious nature, by all means procure bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be surprised to sec the rapid improvement that will follow, you will be inspired with new life; strength and activity will return pain and misery will cease and hence forth you will rejoice in the praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents bottle by J. w. Wells and w. s. Hinton, Atkins.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

THE great political contest in En gland is over and the results seem to show almost an even draw between the liberals on one side and the to. ries and Parnelltes on the other. with Hon. ". E. Gladstone the most important parsonage in all England. The great tory victory which we heard was going to be achieved went down to nothing before the prestige of this Mir. Gladstone.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
Two Very Ugly Twins .

They go hand in hand, and lead their victim terrible trot down into the valley of the shadow of death. One is neuralgia, the other rheuma tism. These generally proceed from disordered blood. Browns Iron Bitters knocks out these ugly twins by setting the blood aright and in vigorating the system. MT. w. T. Osborne, of Coxsville, Ala, used Browns Iron Bitters for rheumatism and neuralgia with most happy eff feet. It also cured dyspepsia.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

MARK this prediction: Next year will see fewer cotton seed sold out the country than eyer before. The people are beginning to see the i'm portance of them at home in fertil- izing, etc. When it is known that a farmer can almost double any crop he is mlnd to put on his land by the use of cotton seed, is it not strange that he will sell them foI any price.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
very well written article u

IN very well written article tue Perryville News gives vent to this correct sentiment:
 We are not willing to concede the fact that the farmers of Arkansas are going down as is claimed by some of our bypochrondriac breth- ren of the press. We do not believe that opportunities for prosperity will, or does prove detrimental to the poo pie of the country. We believe that the affairs of the farmers of Arkan- sas are Tn as good condition now as at any time in the past.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
me Succession.

Apropos of the question Of the presidential succession 1t IS believed that senator Hoar's blli, winch unanimously passed the senate last session, will be again introduced and promptly passed hy the present congress. This bill provides that upon tho death of the President and the Vice President some member ol the Cabinet shall succeed to the presidency in the order Of precedence, beginning with the Secretary ol State. This plan possesses two de cided advantages First, such g critical condition of things as now prevails could never arise, where there is but one life between con stitutional government and an inter regnum, and possible anarchy; and second, the succession, through the whole line, would necessarily be in the dominant party. For obvious reasons thls latter consideration IS of paramount importance, as it does away with all temptation to remove
 the President for political purposes The following is the text of the bill:
 Section l. That in case Of remov al, death, resignation or inability ol both the President and Vice Presi dent of the United States, the Secre tary of State, or if there be none, ol | in case of his removal, death, resig
 nation or inability, then the Secreta. " of the Treasury, or if there be none, or in case of his removal, death
 resignation or inability, then the Secretary of War, or if there be none or If, Tn case of removal, death, resig
 nation or inability, then the Attor
 ney General, or if there be none. ol in case of his removal, death, resig- nation or inability, the Postmaster. General, or if there be none, in case of his removal, death, resignation ol inability, then the Secretary of the Navy, or if there be none, or in case of his removal, death, resignation ol inability, then the Secretary of the Interior, shall act as President until the disability of the President ol Vice. President is removed or s
 President shall be elected, such of
 ficer being eligible to the office o
 President under the Constitution
 and not under articles of impeach
 ment, by the House of Representa- tives of the United States at the time the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon him.
 Provided, That whenever the pow
 CTS and duties of the office of Presi
 dent of the United States shall de .volve upon any of the persons named
 herein, if Congress be not then ir session, or if 1t would not meet in accordance with law within
 twenty days there after, it shall be the duty of the per
 son upon whom said powers and du ties shall devolve to issue proclama
 tion convening Congress in extraor dinary session, giving twenty days
 notice of the tune of meeting.
 Sec. 2. That the proceeding sec
 tion shall only be held to describe and apply to those officers who shall
 have been appointed by the advice and consent of the Senate to the of flee therein named.
 Sec. 3. That section 146 of the Revised Statutes is hereby repealed
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

Ar last the vote cast for associate justice of the supreme court has been promulgated. Elections were not held ln two counties--Chicot and Newton. The total vote cast was l7,552, of which E. B. Battle receiy- ed l7,255, scattering 297. The coun- ty polling the largest vote was Clark 1,4l5, the smallest Desha IF. Gov erno- Hughes has issued proclama- ton declaring Battle elected.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

WE take this from the New York World winch is strong pointer to. wards the signs of the times
 The Republican theory that the ProhibItlonists would only prove their inconsistency and ruin their cause by running an independent ticket in 1884 is not borne out by subsequent events. Since the Pres idential election the Prohibition strength has everywhere increased and there is more firmness and di. rectness of purpose in the party's action than at any previous period in it's history. And this in the face of the most violent attacks on the per sonal integrity of the Prohibition candidate, Gov St. John, ana fran tic appeals to Republican Prohibi tlouists not to aid in promoting the success of their natural enemies the Democrats.
 In this State, although last No.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
Conference Appointments.


 The following is list of the ap- continents made for the following year:
 Fort Smith District--T M c Bir. mingham, P k. Ft. Smith, J L Mas sey; Ft. Smith circuit, F Naylor; Greenwood, j $ Peebles; Hacketl City, J M c Hamilton, Wicherville G W Evans; Charleston, s H Will Hams; National Springs, R P Hard castle; Paris & RoseviIle, c H Greg. ory; Bonneville, FM Moore & B I Crews, Waldron, J L Hayes; Can thron, Jas Cox; Fourche Mission, w o Bashan.
 ClarksvilIe District-Wm Penn, F. E. Clarksvillc, J w Boswell; Clarksville circuit, J E Martin; Cab. in Creek, w H w Burns, Altus, to be supplied; Ozark, F s H Johnson Ozark circuit, B w Aston; Mulber. ry, J Tarlton; Van Buren, D J Weems; Van Buren circuit, J W Bryant; Mountainburg, J W Davis, supply; Ozone Mission, E J Hackler; Central Col. Institute, J l. Burrow Institute Agent, V V Harlan.
 Fayetteville District--J A Ander son, F E. Fayetteville, NJ E Butt; Springdale, B c Matthews; Center point, W H Conley; Bentonyille, c B Moseley; Bentonville circuit, T Reynold; Bloomfield, A Nj Elam lllinois,L w Harrison; Prairie Grove, J A Walden; Boonsboro, F B Hop kins; White River, J R Maxwell Goshen, D c Ross; Clifty Mission, c H Cary.
 Harrison Districl-P B Summers, P E. Ycllyille & Harrison, o H Tucker; Melville circuit, s Mathis; Mt Home, N A McIyer; Big Flat, J W Wootsn, supply; Lone Rock, J D Williams; Wiley's Cove. H Brad ford; Lead Hill, J M Cantrell; Val ley Springs, J H Watts; Harrison, J CDunnaway; Carrolton, J s Shangle; Berryyille, J H Cummings; Hunts vlllc, J N Villines; Eureka Springs, B Williams; Kinston Mission, Wm Jenkins.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

Some of the prominent colored leaders in Virginia have been glv- ing their views as :o the causes of the recent Republican defeat. They say that one of the principal of these was the announcement by Senator Sherman that it might be the Re publican programme to restrict the suffrage in the South. Many color ed men regarded this as threat to disfranchise them unless they ac- cepted the position of chattels of the Republican party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
From Tepnessee

Judge R. s. Bradford, who was cured some time ago of a cancer writes from hs home, Tiptonville Tenn, under date of August 8: "My cancer IS entirely gone, leaving only very little scar. There is gen tleman in this vicininy who was past going with rheumatism, who at my suggestion took $. $. $. He is now entirely cured, is active and able tc attend to all klnds oi business. There are great many in this community using Swift's Specific, with much satisfaction and to their great relief
 For sale by all druggists.
 Swft's Specific IS entirely vegeta. ble.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis eases mailed free.
 TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC O., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga, or 157 W. 23d St., N. Y.
 Jesse Millsaps, Brother of Free, dom member of the last legislature from Van Buren county charged with alienating the affection of Mrs Massey from her husband while at. tending the session of the legislature last winter, Was tried last week at Little Rock. The jury was only out a shsrt time when it returned with a verdict against Mir. Mlllsaps assess ing the damage at $l00.
 Consider Tongaline very valua- ble remedy for neuralgia and rheu matism. Have used it with good effect, and can commend it.
 Jno. T. Hamilton, NJ. D.,
 Grab Orchard, Mo.
 Silas Hayes, of Benton, stole his sweetheart, Miss English, ran away and married her, and on his return home was shot in the face by her guardian.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
HARD TIMES.

While money is close, wages and prices low, expenses should be cut down in every household. Economy the watch word for Mothers, head ofl Doctor bills, by always keeping in the house, bottle of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. Stops Cough in- stantly, relieves Consumption, cures Group and pain in the Chest in one night. II is just the remedy for hard times. Price 50 cts. and $I.00. Sam ples free. Sold by J. Nj. Harkey X Bro., and w. $. Hinton, Atkins.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

AT the recent session of confer ence at MorriltoA we had the pleas ure to meet several of our editorial confreres, among them Drs. Winfield and Dye of the Arkansas Methodist and Dr. Cunningham of the South Western Methodist These men we found to be most excellent gentle men and worthy to stand in the front ranks Of journalism.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

Four other Vice Presidents he, sides Mir. Hendricks have died in office, namely George Clinton aud Elbridge Gerry, both of whom were Vice Presidents under Msdison's s Administration, William Rufus King, of Alabama, who was elected with General Price in 1852, and Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts. who was elected with General Grant m 1872. Clinlon died in 1912, Gerry in 1874, King in 1853, and Wilson in 1875.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
bssssrs from the psapls

Correspondence Of tho Democrat,
 PoiNT PETER, Nov. 30.- The times are very good here among us boom CTS <. Crops are nearly gathered and are turning of better than count cd on Cotton nearly all picked. Pork time at hand, and fox hunt ing the amusement Of the night, so we boomers have pork a0d hominy, and our hats don't flop like the Free jacks, for whom we have pork and corn for sale aud no debts to pay.
 Coop LUCK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

CoNGREss met last Monday and organized promptly. the Senate electing Jno. sherman presidcnt,and the House re-electing John G. Car lisle speaker, with great enthusiasm. As soon as the organization was completed both houses adjourned out of respect to the memory Of the late Vice President Hendricks.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
WILD CHERRY AND TAR.

Everybody knows the virtues of Wild Cherry and Tar as relief and cure for any affections of the Throat and Lungs, combined with these two ingredients are few simple healing remedies in the composition of Dr. Bo- sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup mak- ing it just the article you should always have in the house, for Coughs, Colds, Group and Bronchitis. Price 50 cents and $l.00. Samples free. Sold by J.. NJ. Harkey X Bro
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

No event in long time has at tracted so much attention as the prohibition victory in Atlanta. This signal victory in connection with the large gains in Ono and New York, has given great encourage ment to the prohibition cause.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
The Agricultural Bureau.

Amongst the many Bureaus of the United States Government, in which reform has been necessary for years, none has been more conspicuously in Isuch need than that of Agriculture. As it has been conducted under most of former administrations 1t lhas earned nothing more valuable lthan the derisIon, not to say con
 tempt, Of the people for whose bene- | fit it was established. There is good ground for hope, however, that un- der the present administration that Departments .ill be redeemed from the obloquy which it has provoked, and that it is destined soon to as
 sume the importance which natural | ly belongs to it as the guardian and promoter of the greatest industry Of our Nation. The present Commis- sioner of Agriculture, Hon. Norman
 s. Coleman, is preemintly the right
 man in the right place. He is not a
 mere theorist or doctrinaire, but in , addition to his eminent literary and
 scientific attainments he is practi
 cal farmer, and probably has q more thorough and intimate acquaintance with the necessities of the farmers of
 the various sections of the country
 than almost any other living man. Better still, he has the strong, prac- 1 [tical common sense and business ca pacity necessary to carry his ideas into execution and to give to agricul Iture the benefit of his attachments.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

w. A. CLEMENTS, the faithful mem Der of the legislature from Yell. and B. B. Hudgins, the brilliant one from Boone, were both delegates to the annual conference at Morrilton, and were live members, there, as they are everywhere else.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

Metbodism for 10 these many years, made the interesting statement at Morrilton during conference that he was a Missionary to the Cherokee Indians at Gunters landing in Ala bsma fifty seven years ago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

The early bird catches the bron- chitis, and lovers of early morning walks will find this true maxim If we were permitted to make sug- gestion, we should whisper: "use Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup"
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

The case of Prof. Baker of New port, who was fined $10 for whipping boy, was compromised on appeal to the circuit court. The father of the boy agreed to pay the fine and costs. Prof. Baker accepted the of fer and the case was dismissed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

THE republican Senators have placed Senator Sherman in the chair of the Senate so that he would sue cecd to the Presidency in case of MT. Cleyeland's death or disability. This adds new terror to the situa- tion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

WM. H.vanderpilt, the millionaire railroad magnate, dropped dead at 2:3O a. m. Tuesday at his residence h New York city. Cause of death paralysis of the brain.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

THERE were only five members absent at roll call in the house of representative when it met last Monday to organize.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

IT was Horace Greeley who re- marked that the proper way to treat the whiskey dog was to cut off his tail just back of his ears.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10
correspondence of the pemocras.

SoIresponuehct VI tise Demvcrhes
 PALMER, TEXAS, Nov. SOL will give you the route we came to Texas for the benefit of your readers who contemplate moving to this State. From Russellville to Dardanelle, thence to Paris, CauIksville, Charles ton, Biumer, Skullyville, Poteau riv- er-Aines ferry, Wclsh's store, Red Oak, Stringtown, Atoka, Black Jack Boggy Depot, Colberts Ferry-red river, Dennison, Sherman, Vanan styne, Mckinney, Richardson, Dal las, Disman, Lancaster, Palmer. This route is good road all the way, and we had plenty of water. We travel ed about 160 miles Tn the Indian na tion. w. T. CHApPELL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-12-10

"A continual dropping on very rainy day and contentious woman are alike" No wonder, poor souls, they are such slaves to headache. One twenty-five cents spent for a bottle of Salvation Oil will restore harmony in the household.