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The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

IT had long been our desire to wis it Helena. The recent meeting of the press association furnished the opportunity. It was an excellent opportunity, and well improved, and many things contributed to make the visit everlasting in our memory, but nothing so much as the splendid hos pitality of the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. s. Hornor, whose guests we were while in the city. That household is par excellence, and of the sort to make you love place whether you will or not. The Hornor name is one of prominence in the state, and destined to be yet more so in the fu- ture, and it was to us, a happy for tune to be thrown in the limits of the family circle, our host being the brother of Judge Horror who al one time stepped into such prominence before the legislature for United States Senator. Helena is a streliDg town. She is what she is by the grace Of her own exertions. The goddess of fortune may not have smiled on her perhaps, but men of nerve did, and without respect to fortune, these men have made her city with solid foundations. Helena's prosperity has been achieved by Helena's citizens. Her own capital built her railroads, with considerable margin stolen by Dorsey ct als. It is one of the few places whose development is inde
 pendent Of foreign capital, but that she has development ho one could deny who has seen her splendid res
 idences and her churches and pub lie buildings, her opera hall ex- ceiling that of Little Rock. We will always carry pleasant recollections of the place and her people, and es- pecially of the kind household whose roof furnished us such an elegant and hospitable shelter while sojourn
 ing on the banks of the Mississippi
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
The Road Question.
,rrespondence of the Democrat.

Correspondence of the Democrat,
 The question of better roads is be. ginning to attract the attention of the people in way that indicates no letting up until some favorable change is accomplished The fol lowing plan is thrown out as sug- gestien:
 First. Put Pol. tax of one dollar for road purposes upon every voter, regardless of age.
 Second. Put a special road tax upon all road stock and vehicles of every description.
 Third. Do away with the present system of road working. and let out the road work annually to the lowest and best bidders. and require them to do it Tn certain way, under the supervision of the road comm ssion- CTS
 Fourth. Make the special tax sub ject to regulation by the county commissioners, with latitude of from l to 5 mills.
 By this means the main burden of
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
Galla Rock Township.

Correspondence of the Democrat
 Some sickness in this community. Mir. J. s. Blackburn's wife has feyer, we hope she is not dangerously sick. Mir. c. R. Lazenby, who was very sick few days since, is up again. Farmers are busily engaged blowing corn. Cotton coming up, looking little puney on account of cool mornings. Wheat is looking some better, but the crop will be short at best. Oats are fine. :. The hail storm some weeks ago injured the peach crop in some parts of our :. It seems that we have some bad characters amongst us oc- and the trouble is, to find them out Some unknown person a few days since, broke into the house of Mrs. Cate Rhoads while the fam
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

THERE may be more truth than poetry Tn the remark we heard at Helena during our visit over there. that, if majority of the Arkansas legislature, that chartered the Mem phls and Little Rock railroad had not been Tennesseeans, the road might have been chartered to Helena, an Arkansas town, instead Of Mem. phis, Tennessee town. It does look like it would have been happy thought, if the legislature could have hit on an Arkansas town, instead of transferring It's favors over to anoth. CT state, but you can't most always tell what legislature is going to do.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
White Oak, Ark .
,ndence of the Democrat.

Correspondence ofthe Democrat.
 Since J. G. Fl. of Oak Grove wish es to hear from us I have concluded to write again. When I wrote be- fore one of Rube Rankin's boys was very sick, but he is now much bet ter. But Bro. Rankin has had the misfortune to lose his wife. She dled May II. Sister Rankin was a good woman and beloved by all who knew her. /. Farmers are driving right ahead; some corn has been plowed the second time; cotten is a poor stand in many places; wheat crop will be short, oats and fruit crop promising The Brothers of Freedom in Franklin county don't seem to be very strong in the faith ; I am reliably informed that the term of court in 1885 under the B. of F. administration cost nearly $2000 more than the same term in 1883, while there were only 19 indictments to be tried at the 1885 term and about 60 at the 1883 term. o, yes, we are going to have better times .(You see the idea, Mir. Editor. We have preaching here three Sun days in each month; Rev. E. M. Roach breaches for us the 2nd Sun day; we also have a good Sabbath school Some of our enterprising farmers have gone to New Orleans to see the elephant. II see in the DEMOCRAT that Prof. Frye of Scotts- vile Is married. Here is our~ Jimmie, may your journey through life be joyous one II also, see that my old schoolmate Ed ShInn of Rnssellville is married. Who did he marry? EDGAR w.
 Mir. Ed Shinn married Mrs. An nie Mitchell. formerly Miss Dis mukes, of Dardanelle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by q sense of weight in the back, loins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient 10 suppose he had some affec- ton of the Kidneys or noighboring or- gans. At times, symptoms of indiges- tion are present, as fiatnlency, uneasi- ness of the stomach, etc. A moisture. like precipitation, producing 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 iy upon the part affected, absorbing the Tumors, alIaying the intense itching, and effecting permanent cure. Price, 90 cents. Address, The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co.,, Piqua, Ohio. Sold by J. NJ. Harkey & Bro., and w. $. Him ton, Atkins. May lily.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that applica- ton will be made to the County Court of Pope county at its next (JuIy) term to change a portion of the Clarksville and Clinton road being Road district 10, in Liberty township, commencing at the north end of the D. NJ. Batten- field lane and running northeast on the north side of D. NJ. Battentield's farm, thence east on G. W. Oglesby's land to the Illinois bayou, thence east to the old county road, fin all distance of one mile. D. M. BATTENFIELD,
 nnl nf lnrs
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
Appleton.

Correspondence of the Democrat
 We the officers and members of Rising Star Lodge No. 509, B's of the A. w., being assembled at regular meeting have something to say con corning a communication from this place and published in the DEMO GRAF of 9th of April, 1885.
 1st. That we denounce the above named communication as willful and malicious falsehood, premedltat- ed and told for self aggrandizement, and that it has not the shadow of truth about it.
 2nd. That we denounce the man who daddied it to be a willful liar, villain, dastard, and coward as we'll, whose only Gods are politics and radical party principle. Now, MT. Reformed Democrat, arise sir, answer this, and if possible have enough of the image of God about you to slgn your true name, however sir, we are going to find you out, and then we win complete your biogra- phy in full.
 3rd. Now to friends who our ene- mics have persuaded that thIs lodge is about dead, we will say once for all that all the dynamite and audac- ity of our Appleton haters can't burst her. Our order owns the land upon which our hall stands, and we are here to stay, aad don't you forget it Eli. Yes, we have built store house underneath our hall, have a very small stock of goods, such as we mostly need and will fi.l that house from top to bottom; stick a pin right here Mir. Reformer. And we further say, that Appleton is blessed with good farmers, good merchants in the persons of Mont gomery x Hopkins, who are clever men and honest as we'll. We also have good Doctors, and we would that we could stop here, but alas there are few would be Nabobs here also. Now MT. Reformed Dem ocrat, we sign our true names to this communication, asking no favers nor fearing any consequences.
 SIGNED: J M Henkle, Pres, John T Burris, Vice Pres, c $ Brant, sec, J Hall, warden, T o Hall, sen, A Thompson, treas, Wm F Jones, w T Owens, J W Bartlett, W G Ray, W A Hill, E M Thomas, W D Rus sell, c W Jackson, J M Hallabaugh, E Hill, J S Tyler, J l. Jackson, J H Stroud, W A Cockrerham, G W Sto- baught, W A J Cato, J H Bartlett.
 May 9th, 1885.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

keeping up the reads would rest on the shoulders of those to whom good roads are of the greatest importance; and further, the work being done by contract subject to approval Dy the road commissioners, would insure better roads at all times.
 If any one can offer better plan lets have it. JAKGos.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21


 THE session of the press associa- ton at Helena was one of the most pleasant and profitable ever held. The papers read were of higher or. der than ever read before. The dls. cassions better on line of reason. and .he spice more savory perhaps than ever before. It was remark. able session in many particulars, in none more than it's banqaet winch was set by the ladies of Helena, and as a matter of course was not disgraced with wine and cigars. In thc place of these, we had the beautiful faces, and the agreeable association of the ladies. This is the first banquet of the association where wlne and ci- gars have not driven away the ladies from the festivities much to tine dis, credit of tue masculine gender. All hail, to the ladies of Helena. We hope hereafter if banquets are to be continued as the rule, that they may ever be under the supervision Of the fair hands who are interested to make them such occasions as they themselves can participate in, in all tho festivity which they afford. Judge Hornor presided, and drank the toasts from beautiful glass of clear water which were responded to In an excellent way from clear brains. The banquet will be long remembered by those who partici. pated for the presence of rich feast of good things to eat, and happy con. ditions for enjoyment, and the alb sence of things 10 drink and the fumes or cigars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
Ft. Davls, Texas.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 I have run about and moved around until at last I walk on Texas ground, and it is the hardest place that I have found. My nearest neighbor lives ' miles away. Game is plentiful :. It IS no uncommon thing to see mud houses covered with hay. We had church house made of hay but wind came along and took It away. I sometimes wish I was back in old Ark, working again for R. J. w., he is nice man and I would like to shake hls hand. I send regards to Pope Co. friends. We have no free jacks here, but plenty of Jack rabbits.
 J. W. BROWN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
District Election. !.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 The electors of school district No. A met at 2 p. m., today. The meet ing was called to order by J. M. Hamilton. R. F. Williamson was elected chairman and stated the ob- ject of the meeting. Rsbt. F. Will hanson was elected director for three years, and W. D. Vance for two years. Five mills tax in currency was voted for school purposes.
 May Is, 1885. BoB.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

WE enjoyed very much our Inter.
 course at Helena with our brethren of the quill. We never thought as much of them before, because we never knew them 80 well. We have come to look upon being one of thslr number as an honor, an elevation, a peculiar privilege. They are body of men set for the defense and honor sf Aakrnsas. Some of them some. times may be mistaken in judgment, but most of them are right in heart.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

WE found in our Hostess at Hele. na, Mrs. Carrie Hornor, relative of president James K. Polk. From her we learned that the Tn the presi- dents name was sounded, and that the family still adhere to this pro- nunciation. The family also adheres to the Polk pedig,ee for excellence of character and princely hospitality, taking our hostess for a guide.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

several claimed the honor of writing it. Now we want it distinctly un- derstood, that we have the gum about us to whip not only the au- thor of said article, but to lick any other man who may write against us.
 ONE OF THE BoYs. May 10th, 1885.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

THE press gang owe MT. J. R. Bettis, their efficient secretary, a great mead of praise for his untirlne efforts in the arrangements for their association and the New Orleans ex. position. A good officer like Mir. Bettis never gets all the praise he is entitled to.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

1T was one of our delightful cx- periences on our recent association trip to be thrown in company with the immortal Bill Arp. For more than an hour we had the delightful pleasure of his association, and from hlm gathered the narrative of his immortal non de plume, Bill Arp. Bill Mai. c. E. Smith is little the rise of 60 years, heavy set, and running over with wit and good hu- nor. It is with great deal of pleasure that we can promise our people the likelihood of visit from this noted Georgia humorist. He expressed himself of the mind to make the Arkansas valley visit next fall in which event a great deal of pleasure will be anticipated by cur people. Mai. Smith was return ing from a tour in Texas, and espec- ially from Lampassos, in praise oi which he was enthusiastic. His ev- cry feature and turn denoted him perfect gentleman at all times and places, one of the old time stamp
 without stint, and full Of desire te make others happy. He writes not alone to be amusing, but to be in
 structive as well, and who ever read him but got an idea of his splendid philosophy, or perhaps it would De better inverted, his splendid ideas oI philosophy, that is the philosophy J of making the most of life. To this writer he stated that he would fec himself failure, if he should live only to amuse, that his main object was, through the channels of his hu
 nor, to get hold of the people, and to them impart lessons of utility.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

CAPT. Ben c. Black, ex- Sheriff of White county, is an applicant for the Marshalship of the eastern district, and after dIlligent enquiry we are convinced that a large majority of the leading citizens oi Pope county are for him for the place and hope he will secure the appointment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
CaglesvIlle Cuttings.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Quickly pass the days away,
 Tin comes the merry month of May.
 Health good as usual. !. Farmers are about done planting. Corn looks very we'll. though small for the seas. on. Some early planting of cotton up and a good stand, while some is a very bad stand 7. During the re- cent cool weather there has been considerable damage done by cut worms, and if the cool weather con tinues it is thought the crops will be greatly damaged. . The fruit crop is good :. Oats look we'll, and the prospects for wheat much better than had been anticipated The Caglesville Sabbath school, which was organized May Sd meets each Sabbath at 9 o'clock a. m., has fair enrolment and attendance, and is progressing finely. Agreeable with an order of the County Judge, there was special Township election held at Caglesville on the 2nd inst, which resulted in the election of Mir. w. W. Brashear, as Justice of the Peace of this (Moreland) Township. So it can no longer be sad that we are without a Squire. .Dr. w. H. Montgomery has in course of cree tion, very elegant dwelling on his farm near Cross Plains. :. The fol- lowing parties have been united in the holy bonds of wedlock since our last; MT. Thos. Wilson and Mrs. Rebecca A. Luttrell; Mir. Irving Martin and Miss Margaret s. John ston. Much joy attend each of the happy young couples and may the richest blessings of Providence rest upon them. {. The soft voice of MT. w M. Singleton is heard at o'clock in the morning sweetly singing "Sleep, baby, sleep" It's glrl.
 VERUs ANGUS.
 Caglesvllle, May 15, 1885.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
NOTICE FOX PUBLICATION.

Landoflice at Dardanelie, Ark, May 4, 1885. Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice his intention and that said proof wili be made before the Register and Receiver, at Dardaneile, Ark, on June 6, 1885, viz;
 James M. Freeman, No. 1T,32T, for the A e k sec l5, Tp 8, n r 2l west.
 He names the following witnesses to provo ms continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
 Martin Epps. Riah Epps, Gillum Smith, and Jerry Wooeut, all, of Russeliyille, Ark.
 June 4-5t A. c, LENINts Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

WE pass acknowledgements to the Censor of the press, whoever he was, for his compliments to this paper. As long as we stand at the helm, it will be run as our judgement die tates, whether we catch all of the popular breeze or not.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
SAVE THE CENTS.

"fhe best l ever saw" say all whe use Carns Sugar Coated Vegeta- nie Liver Pills; 80 in box; dose g. They do not gripe or sicken, but remove all pie and impurities from Gall, Liver ano biood. Sent by mail, post paid, Tor ID Cents, wholesale price. Ad- uress, J. J. CAIRNS,
 Carthage, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

THE current number of the Ark ansas Teacher is before us. Prof. Shinn has succeeded in placing his journal among the leading educa- tional publications in the land. It is published at Magnolia, Ark, at $I.00 per year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
THURSDAY. MAY 2I, 1885.

GRADUALLY the process goes on, government officials resigning and stepping out, snd their democratic successors stepping in. Let the pro cess proceed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
E.T. H0LIlSTER & CO.,, COMMISSION MERCHANTS sii WORTH THIRD STREET,
 St. louiss Mo. Fruits and Vegetables . Speciality.
Sole agents for the sale of the Bo99' Ferti1izer.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Landofice at Dardanelle, Ark, May l, 1885.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his Intention to make final proof ln support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Regis ter and Receiver, at Dardanelle, Ark, on Juneg, lSsa viz:
 Henry B. Horton, Hd entry No 8.49o. for the w of sw A sec IS aud n W A of nv k sec l9, Tp9 2I west.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz;
 Daniel Horton, virgel Horton, John :. Is- bell, and B. Zachery. all. of Cabin Creek Ark
 June4- A G. LEMIN(, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

How alarming in the cities to see men, women and children all set down to the beer tables together, all employed thus in educating nation to drunkenness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

IT so turns out that after heated election Monday, Mayor Kramer sue ceeds himself in the Mayoralty of Little Rock, the Gazette to the con trary notwithstanding
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21
Caglesvllle, May 15, 1885.

Every one has a will and mind to think for himself, yet many will go about hacking and coughing un- til friend recommends Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for that cough.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

Mir. H. L. Dodge, has accepted the position us editor of the Beebe Ar gus. His son will continue the pulp ication of the Qultman light
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-05-21

No man knows what mlnistering angel hls wife is until he comes home one day, suffering with dreadful cold and she happens to have a bot tie of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup in the house.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-18
Supreme Court.

The Court adjourned on Wednesday,
the 18th inst, after rendering decisions
in the following cases
Bait. & Ohio Tel. Co., VS.. La. w. r.
r. Co. ct als-appeal dismissed.
Fannie K. Phillips VS.. Her Creditors
Judgment reversed.
Ozite Thenot VS.. Baron Bayard Tutor
Judgment affirmed.
State of La. ex rel. G. Fl. MOutOn Dis
trict Attorney, VS.. U.sA. Guilbeau-
Judgment amended and affirmed.
E. j. Smith VS.. w. w. JOhnsOn-tlme
allowed to correct record.
M. A. Montejo VS.. F. j. Montejo-
Judgment affirmed.
G.. Seeligson g. Co. VS.. A. Rigmaiden
g. Co.-judgment affirmed at appellee's
cost.
Clement Bros. VS.. Their Creditors
Judgment affirmed.
State of La. VS.. P. G. Peters-Verdlct
and sentenced reversed.
Henry Lehman VS.. La. w. R. R. Co.
Judgment amended at appellee's cost.
John Hanson vs.. John M. Allen
Judgment affirmed.
Geo. w. Sentell ct ais vs.. Mrs. Dora
Lambeth, wife-judgnen reversed.
III. S. Bnrtch VS.. E. MOuton, Sheriff etal
Judgment affirmed.
State of La. VS.. B. Allen and w. Car
ton verdict and sentence reversed IN so
far as w. Carton is concerned.
Jos. r. Bres VS.. Noise LOuvriere ct al
Judgment reversed.
j. Oscar Halphen VS.. q. A. Guilbeau
ct al-judgment reversed.
G. E. Tucker in her own right and as
adm'x and tutrix VS.. T. & P. R. r. Co,
Judgment affirmed.
State of La. ex rel. &C. II. Mouton,
District Attorney, VS.. Theogene Viator
ct als-judgmenta affirmed.
Partnership of Comeau & Richard
Judgment affirmed.
Jas. A. Reynolds ct ais VS.. Texas &
Pacific r. r. Co.-judgment affirmed.
State of La. VS.. A. A. Godwin-iudg-
ment affirmed.
Town of Opelousas, ex rel. G. NJ.
Thompson, Pres. ct ais. VS.. G. B. An
acknowledgement affirmed.
FL. G. Minor, VS.. Jno. E. Budd, Sheriff
ct al-stricken from the docket.
The following cases were transferred
to New Orleans
Bait. & Ohio Tel. Co. VS.. La. w. R. R.
Company.
Chas. B. Miller, VS.. J. L. s. R. H.
ShOtWell.
Conner s. Hare VS.. Geo. NJ. Robert
son.
John McDougal, VS.. Pascal Mouligne
ct al
No rehearings were granted. The
five applicants, mentioned in our last
weeks report, were admitted after-a
rigid examination.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-07-18

The board then took a recess until
two o'clock went into session again at
4 o'clock.
The board then went into a commit
tee of the whole to examine the vouch-
ers in the hands of the treasurer,
whereupOn they found that he had paid
vouchers to the amount of $S954 48,
which were cancelled by them and
turned over to the Secretary. On mo-
ton of Mr. Thompson, a warrant was
issued to w. A. Robertson for contin-
gent expenses as per bills rendered, for
amounts paid for exchange $24.96 and
for advertising school section 1926. On
motion of Mr.. Dupre, committee of
three was appointed to examine the
report of the trustees of township 8
south range east, and also matters of
township 7 south range 4 east. Com
mittee Messrs. Chas. Ealer, Martel
and Dupre. On motion Of Mr.. Dupre
the treasurer of the board received the
credit for $8954.48 the amount of vouch
ers presented by him cancelled and
turned over to the secretary and the
president and secretary be instructed
to give him proper receipt for that
amount. On motion of Mr.. Dupre, the
proceedings of the meeting of the board
are to be published in the papers. The
meeting adjourned until July 9th, at
10 o'clock, a. N.
LEoNCE E. LITTELL, Secretary.