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The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
weekly Review of Eastern Markets.

PHILADELPHrA, Dec. 13,-Reports from i twenty-two commercial centers through out the western states for the past six days shows an extraordinary activity in retail circles, especially in dry goods knit goods, clothing, carpets, etc. Re- tailers are taking advantage to stiffen 1 prices on the more attractive lines. Jobbers are doing good business and manufacturers are working full time in all branches to pile up spring stocks. Ladies' cloaks and suits are selling rap idly. Our carpet output is $500,000 per week.
 Railroad building will be double of last winters total. Contracts foot up 100000 tons. Prices have advanced S1 per ton within week. Rumors are afoat concerning enormous imports and of the building of new mills. The iron trade is booming in all places.
 The boot and shoemakers have sold 10 per cent more shoes than last year and employees are offering inducements to foreign workmen to come over.
 The grain and flour markets have ad- vanced at home and abroad. Exports of wheat this season from Atlantic ports, 17,000,000 bushels, against 5,500,- 900 bushels last season; corn z ,500, ,000 to 10,500, ,000; flour, 2,3l4,330 barrels this season to l,79l,9 ,969 barrels last year. Prices for breadstuffs in Atlantic and eastern markets are firm. Very heavy exports are probable.
 The building trades will continue active and the winter will be the busi- est we have ever had.
 The labor question is not as threaten ing as it looks. National organizations are springing up but conservative coun- sel will prevail. Car builders are very busy as are locomotive and machinery builders. The ship and boat yards will be full up with work all winter. Wool is at standstill.
 The general trade and industrial out look was never better. Prices kept firm and consumption demands are keeping supplies down. Manufacturers are crowding capacity. Nobody is afraid of over-producing. The anthracite managers will advance coal in January So will the eastern bituminous man. agers. The western men will fight. The western lumber men have started in to pile up all the logs and lumber that they can get out. Prices are easy all along the east.
 We are threatened with something bordering on boom in the iron trade. Provisions and building material will be even. Congress will play an inno- cent game of football with the cur rency, tariff and other great issues. Important matters will shortly be re- farrad to
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT.
Organization of the Northwest Ar.
 kansas Horticultural Society.
From the springdsle New

From the springdale News.
 Pursuant to published notice, those interested in developing the horticul- ture of Northwest Arkansas--the far famed 'sorchard of America,r met in Springdale last Tuesdey evening, for the purpose of organizing society.
 The meeting was held in the office of Di ,,iin Young and was called to or ter by John B. Gill of Springdale. On motion, E. Arkebauer of Van Buren and Prof. J. ". Coltrano of Springdale, were elected chairman and secretary. The chairman stated the object of the meeting and in brief address enume- rated the incalculable benefits that would arise from uniform, steady and persistent effort in the interests of hor- ticulture. He called for the views of those present, and MT. Garret Williams of Huntsville responded in a touching tribute. He mentioned the advantages of growing and showing to the world what we can do in the way of fine fruit. He also spoke of the need of uniformity of names of fruit, and touched upon many other points of in- terest.
 The secretary then read the constitu- tion of the Missouri State Horticultu- ral society, and a motion for it's adop- tion as the constitution of this society, after few changes had been made, was made and seconded.
 Short talks were then made by Messrs. Williams, Gill, Arkebauer and others in reference to the object and design of the society to be organized, also on the organization and adoption of the con- stitutiOn
 Then followed call for signatures to membership, and about sixteen re- sponded.
 Geo. w. Kennan of Brightwater was then called upon for short speech in reference to the benefits of such soci- ety, and responded in an earnest and forcible manner, carrying conviction to every listener.
 The election of officers for the first year of the society was next in order and the following were chosen: Pres ident, E. Arkebauer; vice-president, Geo. W. kennan; secretary, Jno. E. Gill; treasurer, c. Petross.
 Executive committee: Garrett Will Hams, chairman; G. c. Davis, B. R. Butcher, I. D. Rader, Jo Holcomb, with the president and vice-president as ex- officio members.
 Gu motion of Jno. B. Gill, seconded by A. NJ. Kennan, the society was named s''rhe Northwest Arkansas Hor- ticultural SocNty." Carried.
 On motion, the next annual meeting of the society will be held on the sec ond Tuesday in January, 1888. On motion, Springdale was the place selected for holding the annual meet ings of the society. The bond of the treasurer was fixed at $500, and made out and signed in the presence of the society.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
Ice.Yachtinr on the Hudson.

AS December draws nigh interest sur rounding ice-yachting on the Hudson is reviving, writes Poughkeepsie cor respondent of the New York Times. The largest ice-yacht club on the river is now situated at Hyde Park, and it is called the Hudson River Ice Yacht club. It's first general meeting was held at the summer residence of Mir. Archibald Rogers few days ago, when the following officers were elected for the season of 1SS6-7. Commodore. John A. Roosevelt; vice commodore. J. c. Baron; secretary, k. F. Rogers, treasurer, Archibald Rogers; measurer; c. Van Lorn; regetta committee, J. A. Roosevelt, N. G. Morse, N. II. Storms. Rule ?, of the skating rules and regula- was so amended as to provide for the classification of yachts as follows: First class, measuring GOO square feet of sail and over; second class, measuring over 300 square feet of sail and less than 600; third class, under 300 square feet of sail. A feeling against the rise of the lateen sail has cropped out among the members, and the disatfected ones who own boats with the lateen sail will dis card the latter and go back to jib and mainsail. It is said that the lateen sail is positively unsafe in heavy wind, that the ice yacht carrying it will not obey the helm, therefore the sport be- comes dangerous. The Shrewsbury boat, wearing an immense lateen sail, is still here, and her owners will stick to that sail, believing that their boat, if given big breeze, will beat any ice yacht now on the Hudson. She was here all last winter, but had no oppor- tunity to have her merits and the mer- it's of her sail fully tested. Among those who have recently joined the Hudson river club is ex-Senator New bold, and he has already ordered new ice yacht.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
They Were old Enough.

and get my goats" off the dressing table?n
 "Your goats?" queried Jones; "what new-fangled things thatg"
 s'I'll show you" remarked the wife, and she went upstairs and came down again with pair of kids upon her hands.
 "There they are,n said she.
 "Why, call those kids" said the surprised husband.
 go, you do?" replied the wife; ESQ did once, but they are so old now I'm ashamed to call them anything but goats"
 Jones took the hint.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
Emigration Agents warned.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 16.--A special from Edwards, Miss, says: "The ex- odus of negroes from this vicinity con tinues unabated. Every train carries carloads of men, women and children, the victims of immigration agents who make them believe the bottom land sec- tions is veritable negro's heaven. A mass meeting of the best citizens was held here today and resolutions were adopted and ordered to be posted warn ing immigration agents to desist from their efforts among the negroes or forth with leave the community. The meet ing appointed committee whose duty it is to wait on such agents who refuse or neglect to comply with our modest demands.r
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22

The Lonsdale operatives in Rhode Island have asked for fifteen per cent advance. The British hosiery company operatives have submitted to a temper cent reduction. The Woon-sockett employees have been granted fortnightly payments. The Smithville Co., of Con will start up in December, at Fonda, N. Y. The business men of Susquehanna have subscribed ten thousand dollars for silk mill. The cotton yarn mills of Utica are running night and day and have orders enough for year to come
 The Brush Electric Light Co.,, of Buff
 falo, Is not limited on the electric light
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
Ex-confeaerases at Gettysburg.
1868 and 1886. From the Courier-Journal I


 Each succeeding day brings new evi. dence that the bonds of fraternity are being more and more closely drawn between those who, twenty-five years ago, were arrayed with hostile fronts on the opposite sides of question which, happily for the survivors. has been forever laid at rest.
 The recent reunion of Marylanders at Gettysburg was significant exemplifi- cation of the fact.
 In accordance with humane and kindly privilege recently granted to ex- Confederates by the Gettysburg Mem orial Association, the surviving veterans meet again, after the lapse of twenty three years, on that sadly historic ground to plant in enduring marble a shaft that would mark the spot which had been wrested from the Federal forces by Maryland's heroes, after q fearful sacrifice of her best material Thus Maryland is the first of the south ern states to take advantage of the courteous permission, and her simple memorial stands alone amid those which commemorate deeds of daring and hero ism on the Federal side.
 The orator of the occasion, Capt. u Line, whose brave little band of veter- ans covered themselves with undying honor on many hard-fought field, tells his auditors in glowing language, after pointing out the spots thus marked.
 < But in all this the story is but half told, and now the managing control. with liberal and broad appreciation of it's duties and obligations, has thrown n fn ha Nf ho Confederate commands, to complete the record, worthy in it's entirety to be engraved with an iron pen, in lead, upon the rock forever.''
 Himself one of the few who survived the raking fire to which his command was exposed in that memorable conflict, though disabled by terrible wound, he tells, as only those can who have ex- perienced it, how the pivotal battle of the war was fought, and how from that time began " to fade from view the knightly crest of Lee," and how began to be slowly but surely furled the ban ner of the southern cross, s' which had been for so long upheld with honor and pride.'
 Thus, one by one, fade from our sight l the bitter memories and sore disap- pointments engendered by the war. And substantially all that remains of the Lost Cause" are few cold monu- 1 ments here and there-a few lone grave i stones with the melancholy c. $. Az inscribed on their pcrishable head stones. But of the glory and heroism that gave the Confederate army name among the nations of tke earth--who can despoil it? It is writ in human blood upon the tablet of time. Perish monuments misrepresent and suppress, as you will, that record is F. NJ. w.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
The Great American Desert.
From the Des Moines Qowa) Register. ] When railroads first touched the \

From the Des Moines uowa) Register
 When railroads first touched the Mis- sissippi river at Burlington-about 1852 or 1853 1t must have been--a great celebration was held on the east bank, and commendable glorilcation in- dulged in. The speakers were stephen A. Douglas and Lewis Cass. Mir. Cass in his speech referred to the fact that, according to all school histories and geographies previous to that time, they must be very near the great American desert, but he said ''as this desert con stantly recedes as we approach it will probably be found there is no desert at all." Men now under 90 years of age, when at school studied geographies which located the American desert lying in the western half of Iowa, and extending to the Rocky Mountains. In fact, Des Moines Is situated in, the local ity of what was then asserted" to be a part of the great desert.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22

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The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22
RUssELLVILLE POPE COUNTY ARKANSAS DECEMBER D. sss

business. A large new worsted mill 204x60, and four stories high, is to be built this winter, and will have ten thousand spindles. A silk factory has just been completed at Fultonville, N Y, and the silk machinery from Europe Is being put in. A cotton factory is to be built at ss5aia 2s5pfings, Georgia; and fosa....ssIIiies and machine shops of Charlss- ton have been running over time on iron rods and jibs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-12-22

Cutting, the Mexican martyr, said in St. Louis that Chicago capitalists had promised $lS,000, ,000 to aid the scheme of revolutionizing Mexico when they could furnish 5000 men.
The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-11-25
Indian Money.

A lady residing in East Saginaw, Michi-
gan, writes to THE SENTINEL as follows:
Every one now seems to have the 'speci-
men craze myself included. Not long ago
I received from Washington Territory a nice
box of real Indian money. The lady who
sent it to me says that years ago her hus-
band was an Indian trader, and while among
the Alaska Indians he collected this queer
currency; and now having no use for it
sent it to me. The Indian money, or 'wam-
pun as the Indians call it, is rare sea shell,
an inch or more in length, twice the size
around of large knitting needle, tapering
slightly, bent and hollow. The value of
each of them was four cents. | have quite
a lot more of this Indian money than l
care for; and, the editor willing, will say.
any one wishing specimen of 'wampum
may have it and welcome by sending me
stamp to pay postage.
"Mrs. F. A. WARNER,
"East Saginaw, Mich"
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A UNIQUE AFFAIR.
One of SaIem's Characteristic tertain-
ia


One of Salem's Characteristic Entertain
nents.
A most novel and unique affair took place
at the residence of Mrs. c. F. Schaffner, OF
Salem, on last Thursday evening. The en-
tertainment consisted of a supper designated
by the cards as an cold Fashion Vesper."
A select company of about thirty ladies from
both Winston and Salem were invited to
attend, and from all reports the whole af-
fair was most happy departure.
Everything was done after the style of a
century ago. The table sets in which the
repast was served were all of an antique
and obsslate design and the fare composing
the repast was of the civilization of ye
olden time" both as to material and the
manner ofpreparation. The several dishes
were designated by their original German
names.
The ladies who waited on the table
were attired in costumes of an ancient and
peculiar design, and all arrangements in
every detail were uniform in producing the
effect of old fashion modes and customs.
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Contesting an Election.

opecauI Correspondence of the Sentinel.
YADKINvILLE, Nov. 2O.-The election is
not over, al least in this county. N. H..
Vestal who was elected four years age on the
Republican ticket for Clerk Superior Court
over Jim Hamlin, by votes, and who was
allowed to hold the office without a MUIR
muir or dissenting voice, is now beaten by
l. J. Hampton by votes for the same office
and is now arranging to contest. Puryear,
Holton & Holton, Phillips & Armfeld are
retained by Vestal, and we understand that
Watson & Buxton and Glenn & Glenn are
on the other side. And / hear, from pretty
good authority, that Zeb Vance will be on
hand to help explain the election laws to the
jury. The case will come up for trial at the
February term, and if old Zeb cannot "warm
them up" then the following literary gem,
generally accredited to Vance, win be said !:
Z" Pll come down from Gombroon
Like the man in the moon,
And instead of spank, Pll "spunk EN-
And the Virgin SO "VestaP'
Will feel Biackstones pestle
Said the willy old Fox from Buncombe."
THos. D. NIGH.
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The Military Fair.

As we GO to press the Military Fair is in
full blast The opening Tuesday night was
a most gratifying success, a very large crowd
being present despite the disagreeable
weather. The voting feature promises to
be most exciting success, lind the stock of
merchandise on hand will sell out like hot
cakes as 1t furnishes qualification for every
want the human family is heir to---from a
ten cent boquet to a SO pair of shoes. Spleen
did music is furnished by John Varilla's
Italian Band, and every now and then
couple is seen to give way to the magic in
spiration of the music and whirl away in
the dizzy eight fantastic" The SENTINEL
will give full account of the Fair next
week
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Jim Boyd on the Result.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Se5,t,a

GREENSBORO, Nov. ISL asked Colonel
Jim Boyd the other day if he wasn't mighty
sorry he didn't run for Congress after sein
how easy Brewer was elected. He said no
he was glad he didn't run. Says l, Jim
how's that ?" Well" says he, if l had
run 1 would have raired h all over this
district and l would have made the Demo-
Gratis so mad that the last one of them would
have gone to the polls in solid phalanx and
voted against me, but Brewer just messed
around and squalled little, and the Demo-
Gratis, thought nobody WAS fool enough to vote
for him and he wouldn't be elected no how,
SO they didn't even take the trouble to vote
against him. You see if the Radicals had
put up a man that was account he would
have got beat certain. MUGwUMP.
The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-11-25
Election of Officers.

Adjutant-G General tombstone Jones gives
notice that the biennial election of Field
Officers ofthe of the several regiments and
the battalion, composing the State Guard of
North Carolina, will be held on the First
Thursday in December next, in accordance
with the ode, section 1886. For such cleo
ton the commissioned officers of companies
of the several regiments warned to as
sembe on the day above named at the fol-
lowing places respectively: First Regiment,
Tarboro; Second Regiment, Wilmington !;
Third Regiment, Winston; Fourth Resi-
ment, Charlotte; First Battalion, Raleigh.
The elections will be held in accordance
with the Code OF Regulation, and the pro-
Office.
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Wonderful Cures.

W. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ga, say: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery. Electric
Bitters and Bucklen's Arnca Saye for two
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
MS well, or give such universal satisfaction
There have been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city. Several cases
OF pronounced Consumption have been entirely
cured by OF few Electric Bitters. We
guarantee them always.
Sold by V, o, THOMPSON,
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A Fearful Leap

into the abyss of poverty, over the precipioe of
shortssightedness is taken by thousands, who
might become wealthy, if they awaited them
selves of their opportunities. Those who write
to Hallett & Co., Portland, Maine, will be in
formed, free, how they can make from S. to
$25 day and upwards. Some have made
over $50 in day. You can do the work and
live at home wherever you are located. Both
sexes; all ages. All is new. You are started
free. Capital not needed. Now is the time.
Better not delay. Every worker can secure
a snug little fortune.
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An Enterprisinq, Reliable House.

not oniy to AIRY in stoct the hest Of evervthiuu
but to secure the Agency for such articles as
have well-knOwn merit, and are popular with
the people. thereby sustaining the reputation
Of being always enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the celebrated
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
will sell it positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure any and every affection of Throat,
Lungs, and Chest, and to show confidence,
we invite you to call and get Trial Bottle Free
The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-11-25

These shivering times can be made pleasant
by making our homes warm and comfortable
at Aliens, corner Main and 3rd sts., can be
found a fine line of heating, and cook stoves,
and CRATES. Nov. 10
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BUSINESS NOTES.

Three lines reading notices under this head
inserted once for quarter cash. p .sitively
cash with copy. We cannot charge ad of
this size.
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The wives of all husbands can find what
they need in crockery or glass ware at S. Z.
Aliens cor. Main and 3rC sts., Winston, n. c.
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Look at Your Label.

0ur city subscribers who are in arrears
are requested 10 examine the labes on their
paper this week and ascertain the condition
of their accounts and then call at the Office
and settle
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Catarrh

Is usually the result of neglected "cold
in the head" which causes an inflam-
nation of the mucous membrane of the
nose. Unless arrested, this Inflammation
produces Catarrh which, when chronic,
becomes very offensive. 1t is impossible
to be otherwise healthy, and, at the
same time, afflicted with Catarrh. When
promptly treated, this disease may be
Cured
by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. *~I
suffered, for years, from chronic Catarrh.
My appetite was very poor, and l felt
miserably. None of the remedies I took
afforded me any relief, until commenced
using Ayers Sarsaparilla, of which I
have now taken five bottles. The Catarrh
has disappeared, and l am growing
strong and stout again; my appetite has
returned, and my health is fully restored.
Susan L. w. Cook. 900 Albany street,
Boston Highlands, Mass.
was troubled with Catarrh, and all its
attendant evils, for several years. 1 tried
various remedies, and was treated by
number of physicians, but received
no benefit until I commenced taking
Ayers Sarsaparilla. A few bottles Of
this medicine cured me of this trouble
some complaint, and completely restored
my health and strength. jesse BOggs,
Holman's Mills, Albermarle, N. C.
If you would strengthen and invigorate
your system more rapidly and surely than
by any other medicine, use Ayers Sar-
The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-11-25

Those that stand in need of Hardware will
find at Aliens corner large stock.
The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-11-25

FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING.-I have
l. had fifteen years experience in this bust
ness. Perfect fits, latest styles, and satisfaction
guaranteed at reasonable prices AT H. L.
Shores, opposite Fogle Bros machine shops.
Nov. list Mrs. S. E. WELLoNs,
Salem, N. c..