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The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

OUR announcement column pre- sents an additional interest this week MT. w. l.. Sibley, of Atkins, places himself before the people of Pope county as democratic candi- date for the legislature. MT. Siblcy is one Of our strong men, and is well and favorably known to the people of Pope county. For the last two years he has occupied the place of Presl- dent of the Pope County Sunday School Association. in which he has shown himself able and full of encr- gv. He was also honored in being called to preside over the county convention of October 15, 1884, to select delegates to the State conyen- tion to nominate a Chef Justice in place of Judge English, deceased. In all places, and at all times, whether in public place or private life, he has shown himself man of good judg ment, sound discretion and excellent morals-capablc of serving the coun- try well, and advancing tue best in tercsts of the people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

IN this issue will be found Hon. c. R. Breckiaridge's announcement for re-election to Congress. So far we have heard of no opposition to Maj Breckinridge whatever. There is no better man, nor one more alive and in sympathy with the people. We doubt, if there is man Tn con gress to day who took equal rank in the same length of time with him. There are few men in that body now who wields wider or better influ- ence than he. It will be but grace ful and deserved acknowledgment of his ability and worth, for the district to give him simpl, walk over. It is known fact that he is one of the hardest workers and most jealous advocates of the rights of the people that stands on the congressional floor to-day. The calamity, there fore, of his retirement, could not be thought of-not yet. Of course he will be up thls way on his canvass to speak to the people on the great is sues and questions of the day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

THERE is brought to be bond of sympathy in labor which should ex- tend universally to all men who earn their bread by the sweat of the brow. But the bonds should be forged in sympathy and not in prejudice.
 There ls no room in the political economy of this country for preju- |tlice to play. And when prejudlce is brought into play between classes or callings in this country, damage re sults--inevitably results.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

To HEAR some people rant about
 onventions you would suppose they fould naturally feel disgraced to ap eear h one. But when you find these
 anne people calling conventions and 1nstructing about delegates, etc, you
 an see the poppy cock ih their rant. lng, and that they only mean it as so other people and not themselves, What hypocrlcyS
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

DR. J k. Harvey, Superintendent ,f the Blind Institute, requests us so say that he is desirous to have sle names of all the pllnd children gof school age in Pope county. II there are any blind in the county, they or their friends will confer a favor upon the superintendent and a greater one upon themselves by send Ing their name and address to him at Little Rock.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
TIE State house presents altogo

THE State house presents altogetli CT different appearance since its renovation and remoddling. 1t be gins now to look worthy of the state for which It furnishes quarters. Ii is no longer a disgrace, butts q cred fit, and is as ccmmodious, if not as costly, as snybody's state house Secretary Moor's genius and skill iu it's appointments are worthy of the best compliments, and it is also wol tn mcntioning that the state house from pit to dome happens to shelter q squad of as faithful and trustworthy officials as anybody's state. There Is not one n the lot that makes us feel bad to catch him by the hand and call him brother democrat. Not enc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
A Walking Skeleton |.

Mir. F. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa, writes: Il was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced to walking Skeleton. Got q tree tria. bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption. which did me so much good that l bought dollar bottle. After using thpee bottles, found myself once more q man, completely restored to health, with T hearty appetite, and q gain in flesh of As lbs
 Call at J. w. Wells Drug Store, or ". s. Hinton's Of Atkins. and get q free trial bottle of thss certain cure for aIl Lung Diseases, Large bottles $1.00.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
LEMON ELIXIR. A Christian Editors Experlence

Rev. c. R. Lynch, publisher of the
 Alabama Christian Advocate, Bir- mingham, writes I travel all over I the State; my friends say they find Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir 2 most excellent Medicine. kkecp- CT and foreman both n place of calomel, pills, etc.
 A Prominent Minister Writes. DR. MozLEY--Dear Sir: After ten years of great suffering from indi- gestion or rdyspepsia, with great nerv-
 ous prostration and biiiousncss, dis ordered kidneys and constipation.
 have been cured by four bottles of your Lemon Elixir, and am now well man.
 REV. c. c. DAVIS. Ell. NJ. K. Ch. S. No. 2S Tatnall St, Atlanta, Ga. Sold by drnggists. 50 cents Sl00 per bottle. Prepared by Dr. II.
 Mozley, Atlanta, Ga Sold by J. W. Wells. May 3l.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

ALAw has been enacted by the present congress of interest to some If our people. It provides that ali |,crsons who have homesteads within ,ailroad limits less than 160 acres of and may after they have proved up n their original homestead take an additional amount to make up the s60 acres without any additional sost to them from the Government.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
vi Y 0rf1ar that Auflitnr I

IN order that Auditor Files shall not be robbed of his dues we take occasion to say that lie happened to be ono of the gallant three constitut. ing the state board of Commission. CTS to assess railroad property in the state instead of Attorney. Gener- al Jones. Attorney General Jones, we will remark, would have done his duty just as well, 1T it had happened 10 be him, but it was Auditor Files and his duty was too we'll done not to have deserved mention.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

IT was with great Gcal of satis- faction at Pine Bluff that we learned of Pros. Shlnn's great popularity and strong hold upon the peoples conf dence and esteem wherever known. It always gives us pleasure to sec one born on the soil of this devoted county, rising in the scale of mar
 hood and usefulness, and marching steadily up to high degree in pub lic favor and confidence. If Prof. Shinn shall be called into the posi- tion of State School Superintendent of Public Instruction, tue state will have no more devoted or efficient officer than he. He has already achieved distinction in the cause oi popular education, and fully demon strated the fact that he is thorough ly competent to direct and control the matters of free schools in Arkan- sas. With him in that place, it will also be an Arkansas boy directing the affairs of Arkansas free schools, which will begin to give our school matters q genuine home like appear ance, a compliment which has not always been our lot to enjoy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

him, vel their prejudice against him
 was savage, full Of malice and hate,
 and tley were bent upon his rnin
 regardless of reason, right or justice. The unjust and unreasonable attacks which some arc now making npon tho democratic party in this county and state brings this noted incident n the life of Christ fo-clbly to mind. Christ saw and doubtless bled over the treacherous perfdy and ingrati- Jude of his assailants just as the democratic party is surprised and astopished at the ingratitude and bad faith of those who are now striv. tug to atab her to the heart. In view of her history and her devotion to the liberty aud lives of our whole people she can truly exclaim with
 terrible emphasis to these selfish malcontents: q have done many good and wonderful works for the people of Arkansas and Pope county. For which of these works would ye stone me-" It was the hand of the democratic party that redeemed the state from the clutches Of corruption and rum in 1874, and restored order and law, security and safety once more among the people. It was the hand of the democratic party that brought back peace to Pope county that gave back to her dlsfranchlscd people the right once more to be freemen-that drove from power the reckless element that had fastened upon her debt to be groaned under and borne for almost generation. Under democratic rule taxes have been reduced, our public debt paid aud all the excellent legislation which fosters and protects our social GUS toms and public, morals has been enacted. Rectitude in official place is due to her vigilance and fidelity. For which of all these good works do the malcontents wish to stone her?
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

1854 these bav been the democratic
 parity and the republican party. No
 others have survived save in daame
 and all roals that lead from demoe-
 racy lead straight to tllo republican party.
 REVOLT AGAINST 4 POLITICAL WHEEL.
 The astcmptto to turn the Logan
 County Agricultural Wheel into a political machine for the benefit of
 ambitious politicians who are now seeking to use that organization all over the state, resulted in disruption. Three subordinate Wheels withdrew. land the president resigned. Our Paris correspondent tells the story. Democratic members who joined the Wheel, knowing it to be wholly agri- cultural and nonspolitical, and who are democrats, first, last and all the time, are just beginning to compre- hend tiIe designs of certain elements that drifted into the organization. The democratic party is their party. They no more surrendered their po- |litIcsI affiliations in joining the Wheel than in joining the Masons, | Odd Fellows or one of the numerous branches of the Christian church. No wonder they are repudiatlng the action of the men who, no doubt, through ignorance unsurped their authority in decreelng that the Wheel shall henceforth be known as
 q political party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12


 TAXING advantage of the labor troubles in the country the anarch- ists have felt emboldened to march to the front and veatnre upon their nefarious and wicked designs against life and property, and against law and order. The pillar of the anarch
 ists platform is that the laws of the country are the laborlng mans worst enemy, and that his remedy lies III crushing out the law, and burning property and scattering confusion with sword and dynamite. This is the openly declared purpose of this communistic element, and, in there cent troubles in Chicago and other places, their leaders urged upon their followers to arm themselves with muskets and dynamite, and with torches at the midnight hour,go forth to shoot, destroy, burn and lay waste. It is wonderful how such fire brand can he permitted openly to exist Tn any country, and especially one of law and order. The sooner such an element is crushed tie better. A man with the red flag in this country adyertises himself not traitor only, nor thief, nor & highwayman, nor a burglar nor robber,nor murderer, but all ln one, and should be dis pensed with in the shortest Of order.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
Let June Bring it's Fruit to You.

With it's proverbial certainty, the l9lst Grand Monthly Drawing of the world renowned Louisiana State Lottery came off at noon, on Tues day, April 18th, 1886, at New Or leans, La, superintended by Gen'ls A. T. Beauregard of La, and Jubal A. Early oi Va, the Commissioner officially selected. The result Is briefly chronicled thus: Ticket No. 20, PA (sold in fifths at one dollar each) drew the First Capital Prize of $75, ,000-one fifth was held by Theodore Lutz, we'll known restau- rant keeper, No. Williams Court, the caterer for the Sherman House, Boston, Mass, and paid to him by express: another fifth was held by k. k. Bacon, we'll known citizen of Portland, Me, for small syndicate of five friends: another was sold to Earnest Antz, prominent engraver of No. 32l Barone St., and Thos. Nc Mahon, grocer, at cor. of Barone and Felicity Sts.: another by John Daste, 2 saloon keeper, at the corner Of Clara and Calliope Sls.--the last three named all live In New Orleans, La. No. 1l,545 drew the Second Capital prize of $25, ,000, and was al so sold in fifths at one dollar each one fifth to l.. G. French of Colcs- burg, Ky: one to Henry Lotz of Pat erson, N. J.: one to Jno H. Mnning, Toledo, O.: one to party in Gau- temalia, Central America one to Jo- seph Placet, TIC Case St, Davenport, Iowa: other fiiths to parties in De- tsoit, Mich. No. 7S,7S6 drew the Third Capital Prize of Sl0,000, also sold in iiiths at one dollar each--one- fifth to Mss Annie Burke of Wash ington City, D. C.. one to Christ Haase of Washburn, Ills: one to Miss NJ. Mueller, No. 396 Division Street, Chicago, Ills. others to par ties in Galveston. Texas, and Spnug City, Nevada. Nos. S,GSS and 52,- l39 drew each eHe of the two Fourth Prizes of S6,000, and were sold In hfths at one dollar each, went hither and yon all over the world: New York city, Brooklyn, Pinckneyyille and Arenzville, His, etc, etc, and so it went until the whole $265, 800 was scattered. The next drawing will he the l93d Grand Monthly and Ex- traordinary Quarterly Drawing on June 10th, when $522, ,J00 will be distributed. For any information apply to M. A. Dauphin, New Or leans, La.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

WHILE in Little Rock last week, we took occasion to visit the Blind Institute. It was our first visit to that institution, and proved to be of great interest. We are under the necessity of acknowledgements fol special kindness at the hands of Su- perintendent Harvey and Prof. Downing, and for an hours enter tainment by the institutes choir which could not be surpassed. This choir was lead by Prof Thos. Von Medis of Louisville, Ky, who has been in charge of the musical de, partment for q year, and was com posed of some as fine musical talent as It has been our privilege to ob- serve in long time. The princi- pal members of thls choir were Miss Katie Church of Saline coun- ty and Miss Jennle Mcclure ot
  Baxter, two sopranoists of great mer- it, and Miss Mamie Graham of Car roll and Miss Sarah E. Dunlap of Calhoun, Miss Lula Roland of Mpai- son, alto, together with Mr. Emmet Wells of Clark, bass, and Mir. Oliver Marshall of St. Francis. tenor. These uiino people can give concert worth anybody's while to listen to. Three of these young ladies we were told by the superintendent, would gradu- ate in June. Misses Katie Church, Jennie Mcclure and Sarah k. Dun lap. A very interesting incident connected with Miss Dunlap is that she is a relic of the famous Mountain Meadow massacre, which sent q thrill of horror through the whole nation. She was an infant Tn her mother s arms, and the same ball that killed her mother struck her arm first, so that she carries that reminder also of that awful tragedy. The blind institute building IS nearing compile tion, and when finished, will be an ornament to the city of Little Rock and to the state. 1t certainly is . model of it's kind. It was planned upon the best of ideas and it's appoint ments arc as good as could be. We do not think the state could have done better thing than make the appropriation for the erection of this building. and may also add that we think it fortunate action in select ing the present superintendent to preside over 1t. la taking in the situation at the institute we could not help q feeling of satisfaction that the state had taken step well up to- wards the limit of the christian duty she owed this portion of her unfor- tunate citizenship.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

Inn war between Greece and Tur- key has been imminent 50 long that people have got tired waiting for the first cIashlng Of the conflict. The situation is bus httle changed. Greece and Turkey are still ready Tor the fray or rather Greece itch ing for a fight, but the powers are disposed to interfere and ask her to please don't. Greece will prob ably serve herself better turn than anybody else by needing the admonition.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
.WmosE picture is that21 V

"WuosE picture is that?' we en quired the other day as we walked through the state house With the
 secretary of state. "That' replied tue secretary lis Uncle Bob McCon- nell of Sebastian" Then we looked again and mused at Uncle Robert occupying his back seat away back wonder to which the people ol sebas tian have permanently retired him. Uncle Bob's picture was interesting only to study the features of a man who was capable of letting railroad bill get stolen from his desk just at q time too when it was too late to replace l That picture hereafter viii represent tue way that Uncle Rs,b't Mil occupy my pQrtion oi the
 se house.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
Thousands Say So.

Mr. | w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes: l never hesitate to recon mend your Elcetnc Bilters 10 my customers, they give entire satislac- ton and are rapid sellers" Electric Blttcrs arc the purest and best medi- cine known and will positively cure Kidney and Liver complaints. Pu- sity the blood and regulatel !, \ bowels. No family can afford without them. Taey will sava n2 dreds of dollars Tn sloctr'f1 4 ( every year. Sold at fifty
 bottle bv J. ", Wells Or w.
 ton of Atkins. YV <a1
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

IT now seems tEat Secretary of ate Moore, Attorney. General Dan ,ncs, Treasurer Woodruff and Land .)mmmissioner Cobb will have no position for q re.nomination to cir several offices, very nice com imcnt to their fidelity and faith looss
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

WE formed several new acquaint. ices among the quill drivers al me Bluff, which we prize highly. ! fact as class the acquaintance [ newspaper men and printers is Ich as to be desired. We know oi o class of harder toilcrs or those .bo eat their bread in more sweat Of .ie brow.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
It is stated that President Gle

Ut is stated that President Clcve land will, as soon as lie is married to his prospective bride, Miss Folsom make a bridal tour through the South. Arkansas will give him q warm welcome.
 There is to be [ contest between Washington and Benton counties to determine which produces the finest fruits. The display will be made at Springdale in October, under tue auspices of the State Horticultural Society.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12


 WE had the pleasure last week to meet the members of the press fra ternity in our annual association at Pine Bluff. We were pleased to find most of them able to come with new suit, and an air of prosperity in gen eral We know there are many things said about newspapers and newspaper men in general, which lacks many essential clements to make 1t complimentary; but then, after several years of association with these same fellows, we are pleased to be able to state that we find them clever, generous set, wig erously cuntending in the worlds arena for subsistence, with a small margn allowed to few of them to cultivate pardonablc ambition In certain other directions. Our inter- est of course tentered mainly in tl,c business of the association, looking after ineasrres pertaining to the wei fare of the printing fraternity. But
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
correspondence Of lhe Democrat.

LITTLE RocK, May, S.-During the recent sickness of my mother, Mrs. l.. l. Hays, winch terminated fatally April 3, 1886, we resided in what Is known as N. c. settlement in Pope county. All the time of her sickness she was surrounded by the good peo- pie of that settlement, who seemed to never grow tired in attending to her every want. In short the busi- ness of the community almost ceased. Day and night they watched by her bed side till the struggle ended. Man must honor people for sacri- fees of this kind, and God will bless them. I feel that owe them a debt of gratitude which can never repay. May heavens richest blessings ever attend them.
 JoHN c. HAYS,
 Ark. Blind Institution.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

Iox. J. II. Basham of Gainesville, spoken of as democratic candi sc for senator from the district nposcd of Johnson and Pope couu s. He is reported to be well quai d for the position.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12

WE pass acknowledgements to nator Jones for copy of Senator .nce's speech of N. C., against the esent civil scrsice law and cspeci- y against retaining republicans in ice and keeping democrats out.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
MANY good works heye l showc

you <; for which of those works do ye stone me" These were the significant words of Christ spoken in the cars Of the unrcason
 able and prejndiced inhabitants Of Judea many years ago. Although they could bring no charge against
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
CORRESPONDENCE
,rrcspondence Of tho Democrat.


 FoRT SMITH, Ark, May 6.--I thought few lines from one, who, you and many others remember so well, would not go amiss Tn the DEM ocRAT. Your paper is welcome vis- ltor. Wonderful changes take place in q short time. How many chang es have taken place since 1 left old Pope? Some have past into cterni ty, some have married, some gone to different portions of this great gov ernment, etc. We'll I hope our friends out in Texas will continue 10 write to us through the DEMOCRAT. Ft Smith continues to grow and is destined tn become city of no small magnitude. To tell you of all that is gong on, would take more time than I have, and you could not afford to give so much space. The Fris co railroad is being graded on to Hackett City, 16 miles west of Fort Smith, thence to Paris, Texas. The fruit crop is good. Strawber- rles getting ripe, considerable inter. est manifested in the fruit business. While talking about fruit, I want to say to my friends that there are three nurseries here that are con ductcd by reliable men :. Crops looking better; wheat and oats look promising; early corn is plowed over; gardens are better than last year. Politics getting ripe; less candidates than usual; the democrats hold their primary election on the 5th of June. From what see in the DEMOCRAT the governor will have to appoint officers for Pope county, but two men as yet asking the dear people to give them office. This a good sign. 1t shows that there Is not so many office seekers. hope your correspondents throughout the county will favor us with the news of their localities. J. c. RYE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
conespOnaenee of the pemeerat.

Cofresponaence or the Democrat
 DOVER, May l0.-Accordlng to the statements ot our physicians, there has been more sickness in this vi cinity than ever before. We have had the whooping cough, and now we are sscurscd" with the measles, and the next ailment I look for will be the ",,nsoapcd, onwashed repunli- cans" May the Lord deliver us from this last disease x. Fishing k on the tapis here now, and the man of elegant leisure may be seen any day armed cap pie for the finny tribe Deputy sheriff John M. White of Atkins, Is lingering with us quite while on visit to his old homo, but, l think that Dover has a stronger facination for John just now, than Kindred ties and by-gone days.
 Doyeris not now "what it used to was;" cause: the girls all gone. Miss Grace departed several weeks ago to spend the summer among friends and relatives at her home in
The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-12
correspondence of the Democrat.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 MONTGOMERY county, May G. Having been away from old Pope for six months l thought l would write you letter. Crops here look well-- including wheat, oats and clover. Have had but little rain tEis spring and farmers are well up with their work :. Society is not as good here as 1t ought to be. ;. There are more natural curlosities here than any place 1 ever saw This would be Il good place for saw mills if we had a railroad, We have pine, white oak, hicory, ash and walnut in large quan- tity and fine quality Water here is the prettiess and clearest I ever saw but the most of it is not well tasted --thongh there is some good drink. ing water. Il My DEMOCRAT is re- ceived regularly.
 J. H. MOONEY.