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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
A BLOODY AFFRAY.
Pistols Used with Deadly Effect While Count
ing County Returns in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO 0, Sept. PA the head
quarters of tie republican county com
mittee this evening, whiie ths RETURNS
from the primary eI~rfi"- to-day were
being counted, ". j Harrington, noto-
rious character abou5 the city entered a
protest against the returns of one
district. Some one cried out to stop
talking. Harrington then drew revolver
aud began abusing Martin j. Kelly, fire
commissioner, when some unknown
person fired shot from the
rear. General confusion ensued and
several shots were fired promiscuously
David Donohue was shot in the head and
died in few minutes. a. Christensen
was shot in the chest and will die. Kelly
and Harrington were also shot, but not
fatally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Warmers Log Cabin Remedies-old
fashioned, sim pie compounds, used in the
days of our hardy forefathers, are cola
timers" but cold reliable." They com
prise ''Sarsa parilla," 'Hops and Bncku
Remedy" Cough and Consumption Rem
eby," "Hair Tonic" Extract" for Ez-
ternal aud Internal Use, "Plastera, u
"Rase Cream" for Catarrh. and silver
Pills" They are put up by II. FL. Warner
& Co, proprietors of Warmers Safe Rem
edies, and promise to equal the standard
value of those great preparations. All
druggists keep them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

The Washington Post says that Sena-
tor Stanford, who has been there for
sons time, is the victim of an extreor
binary disease. He cannot sleep when
ne wants to, and he cannot keep awake
~hen he wants 70. He can hardly ever
be said to be awake and hardly ever
asleep, but perpetually oscillating be-
tween the two conditions. He does not
sleep more than a minute or two at g
time (if We may call it sleep for want of
better word. somnambuLism might be
more nearly correctly and his eyes don't
remain open or his senses active for more
than the same length of time al stretch.
Sixteen persons persisted in fire at
Comstock Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
ITO be continued
No Time Like the Present.

A precocious Irving ton youngster has
beer bribed by promises of velooipede
which Santa Claus is to bring TO refrain
from using strong expletives. The other
day while visiting neighbours child he
forgot himself. The little playmate i'm
pressed him with the magnitude OF the
offence and advised him to ask God to
forgive him when he said mis- usual even
ing prayer. whats the use O. waiting
I'll do il now" the youngster said. So
WITH eyes closed and hands folded he
solemnly sails: "Please, God, forgive me
and let Santa Claus bring that veloci-
peds.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
The Homeliest Man in Town

As well as the handsomest, and others are in
vited to call on any druggist and get free trial
bottle of Kemps Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, o remedy that is selling entirely upon its
merits and is guaranteed to relieve and cure all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis
and Cousumption Large Bottles 20 cents and 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Moxie has created the greatest exc

Moxie has created the greatest excitement as
beverage, in two years. ever witnessed, from
the fact that it brings nervous, exhausted, over.
worked women to good powers of endurance in
a few days; cures the appetite for liquors and
tobacco at once, and has recovered large num-
her of cases of old, helpless paralysis fool
OnIy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Dr. F. L. Pond is having wonderful success in
the treatment and cure Of cancer at the cancer
hospital at Aurora Ill. There are numbers of
cures recently made by him which are truly
wonderful Those afflicted should not hesitate
but should go there for treatment at once For
information address DIR. F. L. Pond Aurora Ill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Loo CABINS were strong

According to q dressmal1er who has q record
of women'S measures for the last forty years
the average wonIan's waist has increased during
that period from three to six inches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

A remarkable photo-engraved chart Of the
Pleiades showing 2325 stars from the third to
the seventeenth magnitudes, has been produced
at the Paris Observatory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

The petrfed skeleton of whale over 80 feet
long has been discovered by an officer of the
Coast Survey, on a range of mountains in Non
terey county, CAL, over $500 feet above sea
Lew
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

Fhe fabric known as Chinese grass
..th is made from the fibre of uettles.
The cloth is peculiarly glossy and trans
parent, and, as betting for machinery, has
double the strength of leather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

In France specially prepared wood pulp is rap
idly supplant1ng plaster-of-Paris ia the manufac-
ture Of all kinds Of building orna ments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

PREVENT crooked boots and blistered heels by
wearing LYONS Patent Heel StiffeAers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04
Cancer cured.

cheese trust has been formed at New
York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-10-04

nj r EFa harmless positive and permanent cure of
In E n failing manhood from age abuse. Best
G&Estblood purifier known. 81 bottle; sent prepaid
Druggists keep it, Glefr Co. I2S s. Easfed zt Chicago
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
Potts Station Cleveland Club.

A Cleveland and Thurman club was organized by the Democrats o Gala Creek Township August 10th 1888. Capt. J. M. Harkey offici at ing. Officers were elected and names enrolled as follows:
 Prof. B. A. Kuhn, President, Les lie Oates, Vice President, R. o. Nor ton, Secretary, St. Clair Bell, Assis- tant Secretary, Capt. P. w. Parker, Dr. L. T. Rsgsdale, J. C. Falls. E. Beatty, M. c. Baker, E. A. Bell, c. T. Brown, T. J. Simpson, c. s. Bell, D. s. Hyatt, J. O. Hearn, W. O. Fergu- son, Sr. John F. Oates, F. M. Oates, F. A. Servis, w. s, Harris, J. W, Whiteside, J. L. Thomas.
 Notice of the meeting was too short-not we'll circulated, hence so few out. Mayor J. w. Russell of Russellville made a nice speech, fol lowed by Capt. J. M. Harkey, who made rousing big speech, showing conclusivelv and satisfactorily to any unbiased mind that Democracy is as pure as the noon day sun, and that without contradiction the ad- ministration of .he government by the Democratic party is the best for the people
 The speakers were cordially invit- ed to meet the club again.
 The club adjourned to meet on Tuesday night, Aug. 14th, 1888.
 PROF. B. A.KUHN, President.
 R. O. MORTON, Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

THERE Is no use in attempting to disguise the fact that the tariff ques- tion will be the leading and controll- ing issue between the parties in the national campaign. All other issues are dwarfed into insigaificance by the majestic proportions of this. AL ready republican orators are busily engaged telling the voters in the doubtful states that the democratic position in congress on this question is unpopular in the South and will be promptly repudiated at the polls. Alabama nas spoken, and in thunder tones, evidenced by majority of one hundred thousand saying that she is in hearty accord with the democrat ic idea of tariff reform and bids her sister states stand firm. In our own state election this idea should be up permost in the minds of tariff reform CTS and anti protectionists of every shade of political opinion. The is- sue ss it is now presented in this state is, Eagle, representing the dem. ocratic idea of tariff reduction and opposition to protection: Norweod on the other hand represents the re- publican side, or protection, and all that term implies. A majority for Eagle will mean the supremacy of democratic principles and encourage mcnt to the western states watching the south take her position on this great question. A majority for Nor wood would be notice to the country that Arkansas had embraced the idol of protection and with it its train of necessary evils. Therefore democratic duty is plain. Be not de ceived by the transparent clap traI of the enemy, but buckle on the arm or of manhood, enter the thickest o' the fight, and desist not till glor ious victory in September is won See to it that the majority is so over whelming as to leave no possibility of doubt in the close states of the attitude of Arkansas on the surpass Ing issue raised by President Cleve land in behalf of the poor people ir this country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

TIE following from the St. Louis Globe Democrat shows that that pa per's oft protested love for the negro was merely surface indication and 8 very thin strata at that. The "ne. gro" can put it in hls pipe and smoke it.:
 A Southern paper says "the sur. est way to break the Solid South if to break the solid negro yote." We'll, who wants the "solid negro vote"i Certainly not the Republicans. Il four out of every five of the negroes of the South should join the Democ. racy today the Republicans would not put on mourning.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
Mortgage Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of certain mortgage with power of sale, executed by B. F. Bayliss and Sa- rah J. Bayliss, his wife, on the 18th day of June, 1883, and duly recorded in the office of the clerk of Pope county, in Record Book "R" on pages B, 34 and 35, will proceed to sell, at the court house door, at Dover, Arkansas, on the 18th day of Aug. 1888, for cash to the highest bidder, at public outcry, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. the following described tracts of land, ,to-wit: The NJ NE4 NJ St NE4 and one (acre in the N k cor. of the $ E4 N WA (being ? acres in length N < $ and ] acre in width k X W), all in Section 34 T'p N, Range 20 W, and containing in the aggregate. 12l acres in Pope county, Arkansas. Said mort gage having been executed to secure the payment of a certain promissory note for the sum of $336.00 in Pope county Scrip, due Nov. 1st, 1883, and bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date till paid, which said note is past due and part of which remains unpaid.
 Given under my hand on this l2th day of June, 1888. W. H. POINTER. BRADLEY S BRADLEY, Mortgagee.
 Atty's. augl6
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

BLAINE has returned and republi- cans are jubilant over what they think he will be able to do for them on the stump. It is proposed in dem- ocratic circles to spike Blaine's gun early in the engagement by arrang- ing joint debate between him and Speaker Carlisle on the tariff issue. MT. Carlisle is abundantly able to cope with MT. Blaine, being better informed on the general subject of taxation and holding views so much closer in accord with the interests of majority of the people. Let the debate be arranged by all means.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

POKER JACK MCCLURE in urging the republicans to support Norwood says eff the union labor party can de- feat and demorallze the democratic party THE REPUBLICANS DIGGING TIME WILL THEN COME" Digging time, in deed! Democrats remember only too well how Mcclure and his gang dug into the state treasury and the peo- ple's pockets when they were In pow CT in this state. The people will see to it that "the digging time" is in. definitely postponed. The Mcclure Norwood scheme will not win. Never
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

HUGH M. Brooks suffered the pen alty of his crime in the jail yard ct St. Louis last Friday morning, not withstanding the request of the Brit ish government or the entresties of his family for a communication of the sentence. The evidence that con- victed Brooks was very complete and the verdict justified. There seems to have been no mitigating circum- stances. IL was cold -blooded mur- der, deliberately planned. Brooks had the benefit of every doubt in his case and careful consideration by the highest judicial authorities. Yet he went to the gallows leaving no con- fesslon, no expression of sorrow for having caused the death of his fel- bowman, even if it was accidental. as he claimed, but rather took the op- portunity to denounce the manner of his trial, and all those directly in- terested in It. The address leaves no doubt of hls guilt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

THE truth IS out at last, and Nor wood IS Clayton's candidate for gov. ernor. The facts come from Clay tons own lips and cannot be denied. In public speech at Eureka Springs on the 8th inst, Boss Clayt ton de- livered himself of this significant language: "I am going to vote for Norwood. l don't object to voting for soldier in the confederate army who fought for his honest convic- tions, and when he found he was in in error, acknowledged his error and came over to the republican side like Norwood. Now, who can deny that Norwood has satisfied the re- publican leaders of his sympathy with their cause2 This deliversnce proves exclusively that the under standing between the parties is am
 pie, complete and satisfactory. Democratic wheelers will you be a party to this kicker, or will you re- fuse to be delivered like so many sheep in the hambles to bind a bar
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

IF ever there was any Likelihood of the election of Dr. Norwood, the least possibility of such s thing was removed by the endorsement of Nor. wood ct al, by Powell Clayton, Poker Jack Mcclure & Go. As the evl- dences of this unholy combination multiply and become apparent, the old axiom about rats deserting . sinking ship comes vivldly to mind. By the time of the election "the old guard"-the stalwart republicans, and few greenbackers will compose the Norwood column, the rest will be for Eagle, and a rousing majority it will be.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

to the management of this mongrel combination. His speech was plain, straight forward and honest, and elic tied frequent applause.
 Dr. Norwood, introduced by Mayor Russell. said he was nominated by the union labor party without hay. ing solicited the honor, but was proud of the party because 1t was the only one that respected the demands of the industrial classes. Beth old parties had ignored them. He charg ed that democrats had always oppos- ed taxing railroads. He favored the Blair bill and the consolidation of elections. He claimed that the Mills bill was g campaign scheme, and got of the usual rot about the demo- crats being responsible for the bank ing system. Insisted that the mon etary system, and not the tariff, was the issue before the people. He in dnlged in the usual arraignment of the democratic party for every evil under the sun, and carefully avoided saying anything to offend republi- cans. Throughout his speech was freq uently cheered by his friends. Col. Eagle closed the discussion in . ringing speech, Tn which he showed just who were respoEsssii,iiee for all of his opponents complaints and proved to demonstra- tion that Dr. Norwood is one of the most arrant demagogues now on the road.
 Before the crowd dispersed, Mir. Horace Bradley, on behalf of the Russellville Cleveland Club, present ed to the band purse of $50.00 as a slight testimonial of the clubs ap- preclation of the excellent music dis coursed by the band on this and nu- merous former occasions. MT. Brad ley's speech was very complimentary to the band, and deservedly so, for the members of it deserve credit, not alone for their proficiency,-attalned by close application and hard work, but for thelr willingness to furnish music whenever their services are needed. Mir. Robert Harkey on be half of the band responded Tn 8 neat speech thanking the club for the do- nation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
Hon. A. J. Streeter .


 Notwithstanding the report tele- graphed all over the country from Chicago to the effect that Mir. Street CTS appointment in this state had been cancelled, that gentleman put in his appearance here Monday ac- cording to appointment and was met at the depot by band and about 15C of the faithful. Doubtless the report of his not coming was sent out pur' posely to prevent democrats from making arrangements to meet him in discussion. This is a reasonable in. ference from the fact that he at first refused to divide time here and yielded finally when he and his friends discovered that their attempt to prevent full and free discussion would not be tolerated.
 As 8 speaker Mir. Streeter does fairly well, bu. beyond this he is nc better than Dr. Norwood or Purehas. ing Agent CsrlLee. He draws the same weird picture to frighten the poor and unfortunate and charges it all to political mismanagement. He clearly forgot however to present a remedy for their woes. He spoke for two hours and said practically nothing. Like some of his illustra- tious co workers, he is doubtless a broken-down politician, frantically endeavoring to get at the public crib. He did very little for his party here.
 JudgeJ. G. Wallace replied to MT. Streeter and in an hours talk gave him a terrible bonn bastlng illustrat- ing fully the old mans folly in try ing to gull the people in such style. When he was through Candidate Streeter was completely done for and the crowd cheered to the echo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
TIE State Federation of Trades

THE State Federation of Trades and Labor unions of Indiana, at it's fourth annual session held at Indian apolis, August 7th, declared that they could not support the candidates of the republican party tor president and vice president, because both of them are wanting in sympathy for the laboring classes. The resolu- tions charge Gen. Harrison with commanding company of soldiers during the strike of 1877 to shoot laboring men down after having refused to attempt settlement by peaceable means.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
To the Masonic FrJeranity.

 Brethren of the Masonic Fraternity
 of the 18th district:
 This is 8 year of trial to the pa tience of each brother Mason, being the year of our national, state an6 county elections, and as you all vel know Mssonary is not to interfere with your religious, political or socia affairs in any way whatever. At the same time you must judge with can. dor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with justice. Don't fall out with your brother because he votes in opposition to you Gas It is the freedom of all men to vote for whom they please), nor make any slight remarks about him behind his back; but always give him justice for our justice is that standard or boundary of right which enables us to render to every man his just due, without distinction. Tins virtue is not only consistent with divine and human laws, but is the very cement and support of evil society, and as justice in a great measure constitut es the really good man, so should l, be the invariable practice of every Mason never to deviate from the minutest principles thereof, for the ways of virtue are beautiful. Knowl. edge is attained by degrees. Wis dom dwells with contemplation. There we must seek her.
 Let us then brethren, apply our. selves with becoming zeal to the practice of the excellent principies inculcated by our order. Let us ev- CT remember that the great objects of our association are the restraints of improper designs and passions, the cultivation of an active benevol- ence, and the promotion of correct knowledge of the duties we owe to God, our neighbor and ourselves. Let ns be united and practice with assiduity the sacred tenets Of our order Let all private animosities if any unhsppily exist, give place to affections and brotherly love. It is nonsence to talk of the subjection of irregular passions within our lodge if we permit them to triumph in our intercourse with each other. Unit ing in the grand design, let us be happy ourselves and endeavor to promote the happiness of others. Let us cultivate great moral virtues which are laid down on our masonic and improve in every thing that IS good, amiable and use ful. Let us think of our brother when In politics or religion. Let us act with dignity becoming us as Brother you must remem Der that you have promised to re- mind your brother in the most ten der manner of his failings and aid his reformation; to vindicate his character when you hear it wrong fully traduced. Suggest in his be- half the most candid and favorable circumstances, is he justly repre- lended. Let the world observe how Masons love one another.
 And now, brother, when you get gonr temper up read this piece. It will do you good, and may God bless you.
 J. M. HARKEr. D. D. G. M.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

gain conceived in iniqnity and in- tended to wrest the State govern ment from democratic control and put it back nominally in the hands Of the republican contingent who controlled affairs in this state from 1868 to 1873 bankrupting the treas ury and foistlng upon the people . public debt of $14,000,000? We thlnk not. in fact we know you will not do 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
DrnooRArs do your duty in Sep

DEMOCRATS do your duty in Sep tember. Turn out and poll rous- ing majority for the democratic tick ct, and thus prove to our friends in the north and west that we are in perfect accord with the idea of tariff reduction and unalterably opposed to the form of protection advocated by the republicans of this country and voiced by Norwoo1 and his par. ty. Let the watch word be Eagle and tariff reduction"
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

THE St. Louis Post Dispatch of July IS offers prize of $20 for ''the biggest and best lie that can be pro duced prior to August 1S." If it were not for the fact that competi- tien is barred out side of St. Louis we could name the winner beyond the peradventure of doubt. We re- fer to Reuben Boomerang CarlLee in his speech here last Thursday. Reuben can handle the truth with . recklessness and abandon that would do credit to Annanias of old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16

ONE hundred thousand majority for the democratic state ticket in Alabama does very well, but we shall look for something still better when the Alabamisns come to vote for Cleveland in November. Arkan. sas, next in the list of states, will rise to the importance of the occa- sion and give rousing majority for Eagle September 3d.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-16
Judicial Con vention

ClarksvilIe Herald Journal: The Fifth Judicial District Convention convened in this city Saturday. The convention was called to order by C.. e. Colburn. chairman of District committee, and Col. J. E. Cravens was elected chairman and A. $. Me- Kennon secretary. The counties were represented as follows:
 Pope-J. E. Cravens, proxy.
 Yell---
 Franklin-C. c. Colburn.
 Johnson--J. E. Cravens A. 5. Nc Kennon, A. N. Martin, J. N. Brown, Fred Wallace, H. H. Lewis. Upon roll-call the counties cast the following vote for Prosecuting At torney:
 Franklin-12 votes for Carter. Johnson 6 {" /" Pope 8 !"
 Yell- ' !" i"