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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20

entlal metropolitan papers are de- handing that Congress investigate the charges of bribery and whole sale corruption in the elections Tn
 New York and Indiana. This has called forth vigorous protests from various dyed in thewool Republican organs, who denounce such proposed Congressional investigation of the methods by which New York and In
 diana were carried for Harrison as an unwarranted interference with States rights. Yet these same or gans are continually advocating Con
 gressional interference with the af- fairs of the Southern States. Their doctrine seems to be that one set of laws should govern the South and her people, ana another the North, but so long as this IS nation of ;n
 dlssoluble and indestructlble States, no such doctrine will or can prevail.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20

ARKANSAS has again been acknowl- edged by the highest horticultural authority to be the seeding ground of the United States for apples. Al the meeting of the Illinois State Horticultural Society held at Alton, H., December l1-l3, seeding apples were made a subject of special con. slderstion. There were exhibits from Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Ar kansas, and after a most thorough examination the honor of showing the greatest number and best varie- ties of that class was conceded to Arkansas. This State had already won the highest awards at New Or leans, at Boston and at Riverside, Cal, distancing all competitors. Great is Arkansas-on apples.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

Landoflice at Dardanelle. Ark, Nov. n, 1888.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Judge or in his absence the County Clerk Of Pope County, at Russellville, Ark kansas, on Dec. 2ist, 1888, viz:
 Wm. J. Chronister, Hd entry No. 1T0s5, tor the NEk, NWx < NWk, NE A1, Sec. 6, Tp. 8. NR1sW,
 He names the following witnesses to prov hls continuous residence apon, and cultiva ton of said land, viz:
 Jesse Sides, John A. John ston, w. H.Jo ohn- ton, W. NJ. Singleton, all Of Caglesville, ArK.
 Any person who desires to protest against the allowonce of such proof. or who Knows Of any subs stantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant. and to offer evidence in re- buttal of that submitted by claim dec 20 K. E. WILSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20

TIE policy of an educational qual- ification for the right of suffrage has adherents and advocates in the south and some in Arkansas, but Governor Hughes is not one of these. In re- cent interview he very clearly and soundly defined hls views as follows;
 "I am not ln favor of an education
 al qualification for suffrage. Many who have no education are better citizens, have more sense and have acquired more knowledge from ob- servation and experience than others who have some education. We can not now go back on the untrammelled right of suffrage without reaction. Let the people be educated, but not restricted in the exercise of the righi to vote because not educated. There is much practical, valuable knowl- edge obtained from what is usually denominated education. do not be-
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICA TION.

Landofice at Dardanelle, Ark. Dee, IS, 1888.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support Of his claim and that said proof will be made before the County Judge or in his absence the County Clerk of Pope County at Russellville, Ark, on Jan. A, 1S89 viz:
 John Gooch, H'd Entry No. 1s734, for the s1s SEX NWA SE11 < NE<sWk Sec. 2s T'p Il Range 19W
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tion of said land, viz:
 George sharp, c Miller, Nj Gooch < J. E Lay all of Scottsyille, Ark.
 Henry II Hubbard, H'd Entry No. II, 296 for the EI NW% Sec. 22 Tp. IS w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land. viz:
 A Spaulding, J Burris, James Burkes, Harvey Williams all of Appleton, Ark.
 Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof. or who knows of any substantial reason under the ls and the regulations Of the Interior Department why such proof shonld not be allowed, will be giv- on an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in re- buttal of that submitted by claimant. jan 2 k. E. WILSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20

THE biennial report of Hon. Paul NJ. Cobbs, commissioner of State lands, is out. The report shows that during the past two years 719, ,563.44 acres were sold, and that in funds of all kinds $25I, 23295 had been re- ceived. There are still subject to disposal by the state 1864 ,O22.7S acres. The Commissioner makes 8 strong appeal to the legislature in behalf Of an appropriation to be ex- pended in thoroughly advertising the State and it's vast resources.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR PuBLICATm


 Landohlce at Dardanelle, Ark, Doc. Sd, IFS
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his lnteDllol to make final proof in support of his claim anu that said proof will be made before the CSuIt, ty Judge or in his absence the County CieIA of Pope county at Russellyille, Ark" on 'A0r i5. 1889. viz: Chaney E Miller, H'd Entry No. l6ls3 fcr 'As Nh NE1-4 SW i-4 IA, Sec. T'p 10 \. ' Wi-4 SEA- Sec. 34 T'p II n l9, W. .
 He names the following witnesses 70 pf9ts his continuous residence upon and enatiV A''0u of, said land. viz: -, George sharp, J NJ Gooch, John Lay, Wells, all of Scottsville, Ark. ... George sharp. H'd Entry no. lo's2 Tor ,pS eh el4 n wt-4 C l-4 & t'4 I''- Sec 2T T'p II 10 W.
 Clancy B Miller, J M Gooch, John Lay NJ Wells all of Scottsyille, Ark. Any person who desires tO protest agaiu,ss the allowance Of such proof or who knows D. any substantial reason, under the law anu ts~ E regulations Of the Interior Department wW such proof should not be allowed, will Oe gn en an opportunity at the above -mentonY time and place to cross examine the Wltnea ses Of said claimant and to offer evidenee'F rebuttai Of that submitted by claimant: # jan 10 R. B. WILSON, Registers
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
Mortgage Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a certain mortgage deed with power Of sale therein contained, executed to me by r. J [. Rollow, on the 5th day of February. 1887, and duly recorded in the office of the clerk and Recorder of Pope county, Arkansas. in deed and mortgage Record Book ''r." on pages 62s and d29 ] will sell at public outcry. to the highest bidder. for cash at tho public square, at Dover. Arkansas, between the hours pre- scribed by law for judicial sales, on the 26th day of December, 1888, the following property {: An entire undivided one hait interest or share in and to the W1s NWk NWk Sec. 27, T'p9N N 20 w., containing in all 20 acIes more or less together with an ivided half interest | or share in and to the dwelling houses. out houses. the mill and gIn buildings. shops aud all the other buildings on saiu lands situated, and the steam engine, boiler grist and plan ing m ills, gin stands, cotton press, saw mill at tachmeuts, and all the fixtures machinery and appurtenancs of every kind whatever to said property and machinery belonging. Said sale 10 be made to satisfy and pay on two notes fol the balance of the purchase money Tor the above described property, each Of said notes being given for the sum of sl10.b9, both dated Feb'y 5th, 1887, the first due Jan. lst, 1888; the second due March Ist, IsSS, said notes amount ing in the aggregate to the sum of $22i. i.l9-f00, all bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum from date till paid. and In the payment of all of said notes and the interest accrued thereon, default hath been made.
 Given under my hand this 29th day of No- voniber. 1888. T. M. NEAL, MortgaRee.
 Ky BRADLEY < BRADLEY, Attys.-dee 20
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
THE cELERRATEp ORR pANTAICON OVERALL WARRANTED EEvEB TO RIP. For Sale Only by
 J. L, SHINN.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land office at Dardanelle, Ark, ,Nov.17.16SS.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Regis ter | Receiver at Dardanelle. Ark, on Dec. 2s, 1888, viz:
 John W. Porter, Hd. entry No. 16476. for the Ex of N W x, w x of N Ek W k of K k of Sec. 32, r,p 9,N. Range l9, W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz:
 W $ Bowden, c W Bowden, A Bowden | Sewell, Of Moreland, Ark.
 Any person whe desires to protest against the allowance Of such proof or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be giv en an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant. and to offer evidence in rebut- tai of that submitted by claimant. dec N k. B. WILSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landoffice at Dardanclle, Al k. ,Noy. ,lS&
 Notice is hereby given that the following. named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his caim,and that said proof will be made before the Coun. ty Judge, or in his absence the County Clerk of Pope county. at Russellville, Ark. oS January 11th, 1889, viz:
 Melvin Story. Hd Entry Mo- 1c09s for the NWk SEX & SW1-4 NE IA Sec. 30. T'p 10 Sg IS west,
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, land cultivation of, said land, viz:
 JJ Hill, A Coffman, Jesse Hill < Franklin Coffman, all of Hector, Ark.
 August Jshn, H'd Entry No. 16ss2 for the W x $ K x Sec. 5. T'p 8, N. K. 21 W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of, said land. viZ:
 Pleasant Burton, Jacob Burton, Thos, Jolly X Gustave Mueller. all of London, Ark
 Any personwho desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows Of any subsantial reason under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be glyea an oportunity at the above mentioned time ana place to cross examine the witnesses Of san cl laimant and to offer evidence in rebuttai oi that submitted by claimant. jan10 K. E. WILSON, Register
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
Third Parties,


 returns ot this years election show very plainly that there is no room for third party in our politics. In total vote uf Il, 100000, only 3S5, $50 citizens supported other candid ates than those presented by the two great parties which have antagonized each other for the last thirty two years. Neither of the two smaller parties carried single State, or elected single member of Congress. The votes boiled for their tickets represent just so much political strength thrown away. At the rate of increase in their votes, it would take them lifetime 10 achieve suc- cess, even if they could hope, as they can not, to maintain themselves for an indefinite period under such dis couraging conditions. It is true that in certain localities they have had some effect by giving their assist ance to candidates of one of the large parties but that has not profited them anything as separate organizations. They are not in position to demand the passage of any law, or to claim any of the advantages of victory. For all practical purposes they might as we'll not have an existence. The number of voters belonging to Re publican and Democratic parties re spectively IS so much larger than the number of those who train under oth- CT banners that the latter are virtu. ally disfrancbised by their own act.
 The simple truth is that the Amer ican people think two parties is suffic tent in all emergencies. It is possi ble for the intelligent and patriotic citizens to find in the creed of one or the other an adequate expression of his views on all important issues. No one party can undertake to cover every question of interest at any giv- en time, but it can readily deal with enough of such questions to satisfy a reasonable demand; and that Is what the two leading parties of the pres ent day have always done. The man who votes outside of them, therefore, merely permits himself to exaggerate the value of some special opinion that he may entertain, and to lose his vote instead of using it in pos tive and practical manner. It is safe to predict that neither the Re publican uor the Democratic party is hkelJ to die for many years to come. One or the other of them will continue to rule the country in the future as they have done in the past. Third parties may appear from time to time, based upon superficial and temporary considerations, but the great majority of the votes-the votes that count in deciding elections can not be drawn away from the two well established parties which now represent all but 3S5,9 of the 100000 voters of the United States. Those citizens who choose to act with one of the smaller organ izations may be conscientious and independent; but they are certainly not wise thus to disfranohise them selves when they have had the op portunity to make their votes servic able by giving them to party which has the means 10 accomplish sub stantial results.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given that under of the Pope county circuit court, rem :. dered at it's November 1888 term in the case of Ford and Bost against W. k. Pruitt, will, on Wednesday, the 2d day of January, 1889. on the premises in the town of Atkins, Pope county, Arkansas, sell at public auction to the high est and best bidder, between the hours pre- scribed by law for Judicial sales, the folio in personal property and lands situated in town or Atkins, Pope county, Arkansas, viz:
 Lots Nos. one tll and two t2) in block twen- ty-nine, all of block twenty. three (23), excent part of Lot No. one I), commencing at n point fifty feet west from the northeast corn CT Of Lot No. one CD in block No twenty three ta3) on the north side Of said lot and running thence west fifty feet, thence south one hum dred feet, tnenee east fifty feet and thence north one hundred feet to the place of begin ming, in the town Of Atkins and Lots Nos one li) ana nVe (5l in Wm. Reynolds addition to the town or Atkins also one two-fue boiler Iorty Inches in diameter, twenty feet long and one l0s2o Ainslie, Cochran & Co. engine with snaItinE and fixtures, and one four ion Howe U: S' standard wagon scales.
 iefins or sale: Three months credit pnrchas- er e required to give bond and good security for the purchase money, also lien retained on property sold with interest from date of sale uec' ~ J, k. YOUNG. Comm issioner.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20

Gov. Hughes is considering pe' tition with over 500 signers, mostly citizens from Ashley county, asking pardon forthe three men who are serv Ing terms in the penitentiary for the murder of the sewing machine agent, Echols near Hamburg last February. It will be unfortunate for the repu. tation of the state if the governor extends executive clemency In thls case. The assassins should be al lowed to serve their full term.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
A New Years ResOlve--try to Win
 Fortune.

On Tuesday, (always Tuesday J, November 18th, 1888 the 22d Grand Monthly Drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery took place under the sole supervision of Gems. G. T. Beau
 regard of La, and Jubal A. Early of Va, as usual. The prizes were from $10O to $3O0,000. No. 56,621 drew First Capital Prize of $300,000. It was sold in fractional parts of $l. and sent to M. A. Dauphin, New Or leans, La. One part was collected by P. c. Minor, Plattsmouth, Neb.: one by Lydia Behme, 34S 9th St., New Orleans, La! one by Ed. Clay. ton 932 Sixth St., Louisville, Ky; one by E. J. Curtin, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, H.; one by Mrs. M. Ansel, 76 w. Houston St., New York City; one by Wm. Rowan, 4l4 Lami St., St. Louis, Mo; one by deposit or through Wells, Fargo & Co.,, San Francisco, Cal. one by Mrs. c, York, care of A. s. Blake, agent, 309 Canal St, New York City; one by Casper Weaver, Waverly, Mo-; one by Ed mund c. and Geo. c. Albert, l65 w. Maple St., Dayton, O.; one by G, Perazzo, Truckee, Cal. No. 99,39l drew Second Capital Prize of $l00, GOO and No. 7S,577 drew Third Cap Itsl Prize of $50,000 and No. 5S,S56 drew Fourth Capital Prize of $25,O00 a list of winners too long to enumer. ate. The next drawing will be on Jan. 18th, lSSA, when you should re- solve to try to win with the New Year a fortune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR FERTILIZATION.

Land Ofiee at Dardanelle. Ark, Nov. s. 1885.
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten nta,n to make final proof Tn support of his claim. Register & Receiver at Dardanslle, Ark, on Dec, 2lst, 1888, viz:
 Robt. L.-Smith, H'd entry No. 1s755 for the N. Range 2l west
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cub ivation of, said land, viz:
 Joseph l. Guest, Marion Palmer, Berry Guest & G Winn, all of Russellyilie, Ark.
 Any person who desires to proCest against the allowance of such proof or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department. why such proof should not be allowed, will be giv- en an opportunity at the above mentioned tIme and place to cross-examine the witness cs of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. doc 20 k. B. WILSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landofiice at Dardanelle, Ark, Nov. a0. 1888.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. County Judge or in his absence the County Clerk of Pope county at Russeilville, Ark, on Jan. 12, 1889, viz;
 John A. Burns, H'd Entry No. 162s5 for the h,SE1-4, Sec. IS. T.p 9, N R. 2l ".
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land, viz:
 c B Hodkins, Henry Baurichter, D A Hor- ton & Godfried Riedel, all of Augsburg, Ark
 Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department why such proof should not be allowed, will be giv- en an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross -e1 anime the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in re- buttal or that submitted by claimant. ian10 R. B. Wilson. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
CIyIL-sERyICE REFORM.
Commissioner EdgertOn Pro- nounces iJ an Extravagant,
 Hollow Fraud.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 1S.-The Washington correspondent of the American had an extended interview with Commissioner Edgerton on the civil service law, during which the Judge criticised the members of the commission. Said he:
 "Were it not for the fact that three fourths of the employees now holding office in the Federal department were there in 1883, Mir. Cleveland would still be President after the 4th of next March, instead of giving up his place to man who fully recognizes the true status of civil service, and who will probably fully reward all his friends. l confidently expect that in few months after the inaug uration the mass of appointees un der the civil service rules will look as if struck by very cold and windy blizzard.
 "As president of the Civil Service Commission I can hold out no hope whatever to them Civil service re- form is something that should grow slowly; as the needs of government require it. As it is, it is like po- tato vine growing in dark cellar it comes up white and slender and after a few days droops down and and dies-so it will be in this case. A perpetuity of tenure of office can never obtain Tn this country, as it IS. in the first place, directly opposed to the constitutional principles of the government Then, logically con sidered, It is equally fallacious. Why should man, when placed in an of flee, expect to stay there till his hair is whitened with age, and keep out younger and better men. What ar gument can be made to keep in office certain men, while others just as good and perhaps better are kept out. The man on the outside is capable of just as good work as the man who is on the inside, and why should he be thereY Look at the matter as you may, it only becomes the more and more evident that Federal offices will always continue to be given as re- wards for party workers"
 Taking up letter from his desk, Judge Edgerton remarked;
 "Here is sample of the good work the commission is doing. Here is a lady who has regularly occupied a place at the head of the list of eligib les in Pennsylvania; her marking was above that of any candidate in that State or any other. Is not this evidence that the Civil Service Com mission does not make it's selections on the ground of merit? This lady has for three years regularly been placed on the eligible list by examln- ation, and at the end of each year dropped, as she had been selected to fill none of the many vacancies that have occurred. So, what is the use of extending the scope of the Civil Service Commission when we have such cases constantly before usf This matter of increasing the scope of the service is being carried too far. Not long ago they included 96 girls at the bureau of printing and engrav ing whose only duty is to take up a sheet of paper and lay it under a press. Now they talk of including the government printing office. Why, if rat runs across this floor they will want to include him in the civil service. Civil service Is hol low, extravagant fraud. It will bankrupt the treasury if it gets a chance,
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
TIE New York Tribune pr

THE New York Tribune prints a table showing the vote for President in November from which it appears that since 1884 the republican vote has increased by 370,l0S. the demo cratic vote bv AS, ,440, the prohibit tion vote by 93,3S3, while the union labor party gave 30, 444 less forStreet. CT than the greenback party did for Butler Tn 1884. The gain of 79,33l more votes by the democrats than by the republicans indicates pretty clearly that democratic principles have pretty strong hold upon the people, republican disclaimers to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20

NEARLY one hundred consuls in Europe have answered the questions sent out by the Ford immigration committee. The replies agree that the United States IS getting the scum of the population of Europe and that ignorance, deceit, and steamship owners greed combine to flood this country with this class of people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support Of hls claim, and that said proof will be made before tho County Judge or in his absence the County Clerk or Pope county, at hussel,ville, Ark, on Jan. 9th, 1889, viz:
 John Scott, H'd Entry No. iea04, for the \ E k.. Sec. ?, T'p7, N. Range 19 W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove ms continuous residence upon, and cuitiva- tion Of. said land. viz:
 Motley, John Nj Jackson, wm R Harkey S Jas Scott all of Atkins, Ark.
 Any person who desires to protest against the allowance Of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations Of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of sad claimant and to offer evidence in rebut uttal Of that submitted by claimant.
 R. E. WILSON, Register.