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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

TIE union labor party favors wo- man suffrage, pensions for every sol dier sick or well, tho purchase of all the railroad and telegraph wires by the government, and the lending of money on real estate security by the general government. This party is represented in the State by Dr. Nor wood, in this county by Dr. Harkey, Wharton, ct al. Put the seal of your condemnation upon such schemes by voting for Eagle and the balance of the democratic ticket down to con stable.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

1t got control of either branch Of the national legislature, and one of it's greatest achievements is the reclama- tion of lands squsndered or gwen away by the republican party to the extent of nearly 100000, 900 of acres, and has under reclamation, either in the land office or in the bill which passed the House and is now pend ing in the senate, declaring forfeit ure of 64,o00,000 acres more. How base must be the man who will with hold the credit due tue democratic party for it's record in this matter? When we remember that the great est agency that ever operated in this country for the elevation and ad- vancement Of the laboring man, is the right to own a home under the Homestead act merely retaining it from the wilderness, we must realize how important this reclamation of lands has been to the laboijng peo- pie of the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

WE publish today the speech of Mir. Weaver, who was the leader of the greenback party in 1880 and their candidate for president. His speech at Russellvillc during that memorable campaign will be remem- bered by many of our readers. That speech was applauded by some who are fighting democracy today. Now we want to see If those who were g. ready to believe him then will listen to what he has to say now. Mr. Weaver's speech was delivered in congress on recent date, and it will be observed that he fully confirms all that is contained in Represents tive Kenns's notable speech, als published Tn to-day's paper. That democracy has ever been and is now tbe steadfast friend of the people cannot be successfully contradicted in any quarter. Go to the polls then next Monday, exert your influence in behalf of democracy, and vote the Eagle and Sibley ticket from top to bottom without a scratch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

EVERY vote cast next Monday for the union labor ticket will be in the interest of the republican party. Powell Clayton says he will vote it because Norwood has "come out on the republican side" Tom Gibson says he will support it because Nor wood has declared himself Ca pro- tectionist and opposed to democratic principles" Aside from this, the entire Norwood ticket has been en- dorsed by the republican State cen tral committee, and that party to day stands pledged to it's support, and is supporting it cheerfully. The peo pie of this State have had enough of republican rule. The startling array of figures in the comparison between the cost ofrepublican and democrat ic rule contained in Gov. Hughes speech published in this paper last week, is of itself enough to drive every man from that standard who has any regard for the future of the State or the prosperity of her citi- zens. Do not countenance or abet the unholy alliance of the Norwood crowd, but in the majesty of your manhood go proudly up to the polls and cast your ballot for democracy, honest and economical government, and vote the ticket straight from top to bottom.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

ONE of the most brazen and un- hallowed indictments of the cppo nents of democracy in the present campaign is the favorite cry that the democratic party, through it's repre- sentatives in congress, is responsi- ble for all the iniquitous legislation touching financial and economic questions. Some ore has said that record is mighty unhandy thing to have at times. So it is in this in- stance, so far as the republican par ty is concTned. We furnish....our readers to day the full text of the speech of Hon. John E. Kenna, of West Virginia, Tn the House of Rep resentatives in 1878, fixing the res possibility for all the government bond and national bank legislation in this country. At this time it is interesting reading, and should be read by every voter who desires in formation upon vital question. Here we have the proof positive the t by the votes of the republican mem bers of congress the proposition to tax U. s. bonds was defea cd; the national banking svs' n was foisted upon the country; 'ae odious act providing for the payment of bonds in coin was passed, the in- iquitous measure providing for the funding of greenback bonds into coin bonds thereby robbing the peo- pie of $500, 100000, was enacted in. to law; the proposition to repeal the national bank act and substitute $400,000,000 in greenbacks, with full legal tender qualities for nation al bank noteswas defeated ;the crown ing act of yillainy, the act de- monetizing silver, was pass ed. This is the record, and it is true. In the face of all this how cheeky for any man for partizan ef- feet to tell an intelligent people that the democratic party Is responsible for all these slns, and the republi- cans,-angelic creatures, are let of without so much as mild censure. For demagoguery pure and simple commend us to this striking exam pie. But it is wrapped in pretenses so gauzy that intelligent people will no longer be gulled by humbug so transparent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

To HALT, to falter, to scratch now IS to act unpatriOtic. Let those democrats who would be loyal to their own homes, their firesides, their honor, their own best interests, and to honest government.-let them stick to the party which has always been a party of the people, which governs by the people and for the people. Beware of the union labor movement, It was gotten up for the sole purpose of disrupting the demo cratic party in Pope county, and in the State, and thereby resurrect the old republican party which ruled and robbed and murdered our citizens ill 1S68-9-7O and in Fl and '72. Down the leaders of this yenal movement by voting the democratic ticket.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

that could no longer act with the republican party. could not do so because I found they were no longer thefriends of the poor, and that whilst we had emancipated four millions oi human beings they were now,through the vicious legislation, pursuing policy which would unless arrested, enslave many more millions of the white people of this country. The events of the past ten years have justified my gravest fears. Ap. pIause from the democratic side. l left them then and challenged them to open combat, and have never ask ed for quarter nor struck my colors.' I have delivered blow for blow, ever trying to keep within the bounds of political warfare.
 left the republican party when |. had 80,000 majority in Iowa, and 4,000 in my congressional district over all opposition. Does it look like hunting for an office? Does it not rather look like I was following my convictions? leave this house to judge of that matter. When l be- gan with the little band of green packers to denounce these great wrongs I found the democratic par ty of the west, which 1 had so vigor ously fought in the past, under the leadership of that gallant gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Bland) and oth- CTS were leading in the good work of -monitization of silver, and they passed bill through the house for it's full and free reinstatement. Alp plause on the democratic side.
 I found, furthermore, that when the bill for free coinage of silver reached the republican senate they emasculated it,and that republican senator from my own state Mir. Al lison) was the gentleman who ac- complished the work. Having stab bed every greenback note in the back with the word except they now sought to send silver forth maimed and crippled, only to be coined in limited quantities, and then only on government account.
 1 found the democracy of the north west and of many other sections of the country bitterly opposed to the destruction of the greenback curren- cy and it's wicked conversion into interest bearing debt, and early in the winter of 1878 they passed bill through the house which put a stop to this destruction. The little band of Peter Cooper greenbackers had aroused the country, and many staunch old Jackson and Jefferson democrats rolled up their sleeves and went to work in their party with the result stated. Applause on the democratic side. Many republi- cans, in defiance of their. own Iarty leaders, joined in the good work al so As the battle for equal rights and fair play waxed hot sought af filiation with the democrats of my district and state and we have ever since in my district, and often in the state, co operated, and we have made it mighty lively for you from that day to this. And 1 advise you to keep your eyes open, for there is still more fun ahead
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
A Man Iss Best Known at Home.

The Wheel at Emmet, in Nevada county, the county Tn which resides Dr. Norwood and Captain Ansley, has passed resolution pledging their support to Eagle and McRae. Tbat support is 50 strong, and pos sesses 50 mighty level heads Ar kadelphia Standard.
 The above affords food for thought. The Wheelers of Nevada county the home of Dr. Norwood and where he is we'll known-refuses to support him for governor while the Wheelers of Lonoke Co.,-the home of J. P. Eagle-have pledged him their sup port. A man is best known at hls home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

SrREETER is in the southeastern counties speaking In the interest of but refuses division of time with any one save presidential candidate. This he believes will ex- empt him from the modification of having his fallacies and false theo. ries exposed as they were at Nal vern and Russellville. What are the people to think of an aspirant for office, even for the highest flee within the gift of the people, who IS afraid to face his opponents in the discussion of campaign issues9
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

VOTER if you have any doubt about the union labor ticket, give the de mocrscy the benefit of that doubt. The democratic party is the friend of the people, it has been tried in State and nation, and proved it's abil- ity to administer the government honestly, capably and economically. To vote the other ticket you take a leap into the dark. You do not know where it will lead to. Avoid the possibility of committing an error you may regret and be unable to correct, by coming out on the side of democracy and vote the ticket from top to bottom without 8 scratch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
Hos. c. R. Brecklnrldge has offe

Hos. c. R. BreckInrldge has offer cd various resolutions in the lower house of congress to correct certain abuses arising under the present tar. iff laws and trust combinations in re- latlon to bagging for cotton, sugar, coal oil, etc. The republicans are dismayed at the prospect of having to go on record on these questions. But they will have it to do, and the country will then see who are the friends of the common people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

POWELL Clayton denied the speech imputed to him by the Gazette cor. respondent, and forth with several of the best citizens of Eureka testi- fed that MT. Clayton was not in the least misrepresented. This seems to be great year for certain people to make speeches, deny them and afterward have them proven.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

THERE is no brighter page in the history of the democratic party than that which records its acquisition and reclamation of the public lands. It began with the administration of Jefferson resulting in the purchase of Louisiana, annexation of Texas and coast of Mexico, thereby treb. ling the size of the territory of the government. Much of this domain
 about 195,000,000 acres-was
 squandered between 1864 and 1874 by the republicans while in power. But not an acre has ever been squan- dered by the democratic party since
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

THE voters of Pope county will be called upon next Monday to vote up- on the question "license" or mo li- cense." It is to be hoped that the people, encouraged by the success full workings of prohibition in our county the past six years, the les sening Of crime, terms and expenses of the courts, and the peace and qui- etude prevailing in our county, will poll a decisive majority against the ruinous traffic.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
Notice of Probation ot win.

In the Pope probate conrt of Pope county, A.
 Tn the matter of the probate of the last VI and testament of s c. Wells. decd.
 To James s. Wells. Sarah E. Wells and W. liam J. Wells residing in the state of Nor Carolina, and David Wells and Isaac Welsn siding in the state of California, heirs at ss of s. c. Wells, deceased, or the surviving hei Of either of them, if they, or either of then deceased. Pursuant to an order of the Pope Probs9 Court made on the 17th day of July, 1888, in M matter of the probation of the last will aas testament of 8. c. Wells, deceased, you se hereby notified that the last will of the sa. s. c. Wells deceased, was on the l7th day { Jnly, 1888. filed in this court for the purpose { having the same probated and maoe of recon and you are further notified to appear in tsl court on the second day of it's next Octoh@ 1888. term, which will be on Tuesday Q' day of October, 1888, and show cause, if sfs why the said last will Of the said s. C. Wek deceased, should not be probated and admit'e to record.
 Given under my hand and D
 sEAT seal of said court, this 2Sth day
 l--t July, 1888. JAMES Porrs, Clerk
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
WEAVER'S SPEECH.
The Reasons Why the Great GFeenhacker Turned
 Democrat.

I have nothing to take back with regard to my course on the issues that arose out of the war. It relates to the distant past, and is wholly un- necessary, l followed the standard of the republican party because l be- lieved whilst 1 was dolng it that they were right and were the friends of the poor, the lowly and the down trodden; but when 1 learned that tho republication of 1877 was not the republication of 1860, when l found they bad demonetlzed silver, which had been good enough for ev- everybody from the time of Washing. ton down to the time of General Grant, when 1 further learned that the republican party had passed the bill of January l4, 1874, to convert the greenbscks into interest bearing debt, and another act to refund the public debt snd make It payable in gold coin thereby robbing the people of fully $400,000, 900 in q single en. actment; when I found they given away hundreds of millions of acres of the public lands and were making no effort to reclaim it, when learn ed further that they sought to per petuate the national debt and intend ed to make it the chief corner stone of national banking, and that bank notes were to be substituted for greenbacks as our sole paper circu culation, with the monstrous evils of the banking corporations, and when l read the speech of John Sherman, delivered at Mansfield, Ohio, that such was to he the set. tied policy of the republican party, I concluded that It was time for me to quit.
 And although l had been a mem Der of the convention of 1877 that nominated my colleague, Mir. Gear for governor of Iowa, and had sup ported him in that convention for the nomination, when l became ac- quainted with these facts I wrote him an open and frank letter saying
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
As MUCH as it may be d

As MUCH as it may be denied the u. l. p. movement is undoubtedly in the interest of the republican party. All that is necessary to convince the most skeptical is to watch the repub licsn leaders, see the deep concern on their countensnces, see their zeal ous efforts In behalf of the ticket and hear their boasts of the downfall of democracy. Do you want any better proof?
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
Specimens for the Exposition.

IO tHc feUpIt OI IOpe CUuHty!
 It is very desirable that the resources of the county be fully exhibited at the St Louis Exposition to be held this fall.
 All specimens of fine grasses, grains, vegetables, fruits and all other agrioul- tural products will be transported and put on exhibition by the Land Depart ment of l.. R. & F. s. -R'y.
 If any one will leave any such speci- mems at the DEMOCRAT office in Russell vile, will take pleasure in forwarding the same to be placed on exhibition.
 Place on each specimen label giy- ing name of person raising same and location.
 Let's send fine exhibit and keep Arkansas in the lead.
 Respectfully, R. B. WILSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
THuRrAN's Port Huron speech wa

THURMAN's Port Huron speech was the ablest exposition of the issue be- tween the parties yet made. Let the admirers of Blaine contrast it with the Maine politicians utterances at New York city and Portland. And let the union labor fellows who as- sert that there is nothing in the tar itf issue, read It and reflect upon their unblushing attempt to deceive the people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

PoPE county ought to poll the lar gest democratic vote this year she has ever done. The basis of repre- sentation in the next State conven- tion will be based upon the vote in this election. Turn out democrats Tn every township and vote the straight democratic ticket.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
Money to Lend.

Money to lend on improved and un ' improved upland and bottom lands. No commission taken; no usury. charg- ed. You get the amount you contract for. Will lend in sums as small as $250. Come and see or write to
 LAWRENCE RUSSELL,
 up stairs in postoffice building, P. o. Box 34, Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
THE JFIvERsITy OF THE SOUTH

Cumberland Plateau, 2,00d feet above the s level. This school, under the special patru age of the Bishops Of the Protestant Episeop Church, in the South and Southwest, ofen healtniest residence and the best advantsgs both moral and educational in it's Grsmns School and in it's Collegiate and Theologu Departments. For the special claims ofas University for patronage, apply for do ;umns to the Rev. TELFAIR HoDGSON, vicechau cellor Sewauee Tenn
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
JUDICIAL TICKET. For Prosecuting Attofney, Fifth Circuit,
 II. s. CARTER,
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET. For Representative, w. SHELBY, of Wilson. For Circuit Clerk, R. E. HOGINS, of Dover.
 For Sheriff, JOHN YOUNG, of Dover. For County Judge, J.T. BULLOCK. of Liberty.
 For Treasurer, W. M. PEELER, of Illinois
 For Assessor. JOHN A. HICKMAN, of Liberty. For Surveyor. QUITMAN DAVIS, of Valley.
 For Coroner, D. K. GRANT. of Dover.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

REMEMBER the election September 3d, turn out and vote the straight democratic ticket. county as we'll as state
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
Registered Letters to

Address Registered Letters to NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
 New Orleans Ia DTAAEAAnED That the presence of GsS 0eMeWbEn als Beauregard and Ia { who are in charge of the drawings, is gas antee of absolute fairness and integrity, N the chances are all equal, and that no one z possibly divine what numbers will dsssf Prize. .HENEMBER, also, that the parmeut all Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR M TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and aI Tickets are signed by the President of an N stitution, whose chartered rights are recosul ed in the highest Courts; therefore bewas any immita ations or anonymous schen1>1.@
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

WE are indebted to Hon. c. R. Breckinridge for valuable public documents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

We, the undersigned Banks aui CTS will pay Prizes drawn in tbs jana State Lotteries which may sented at our counters. -I K. NJ. Walmsley, Pres. La. Nat,jt Pierre LANAUx, Pres. State Nari A. BALDWIN, Pres. N. o. Nat'l E CARL KOHN. Pres. Union Nat,ln
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
Election ProcIamation.


 Notice is hereby given, that, by virtue of au- thoriCy vested iu me by law, proclamation is hereby made that there will be general election held at the several voting precincts in Pope county, Arkansas, on Monday the 3d day Of September, 1888, for the purpose of elect, ing the following state, legislative, iud ieiai, county and township officers, to serve for the time prescribed by the lava of the state, viz:
 One governor, one secretary of state, one treasurer of state, one attorney general, one chief Justice of tho supreme court, one auditor of state. one state land commissioner, one su. pefintendent of public instruction. one prose- cutting attorney for the 9th judicial district of Arkansas, one representative for Pope county. one county and probate judge, one clerk of the circuit court, one sheriff, one treasurer. pne assessor, one surveyor, one coroner, two justices ofthe peace and one constable for each township in Pope county. Also, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the county, the question: "For Constitutional Convention" or "Against Constitutional Con- yeption.n Also, for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the county the question .'For License," or "Against License.'
 Given under my hand on this 9th day of Au gust, 1888, J, k. YOUNG,
 ShariH and Coll actnr pona f> Ast.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE
For All the Government Bone and National Bank
 Legislation?
The Democrats In Congress Pow
 erless to Resist.
A Record That CODfOunds the Men Who Want to Make Democrats Re-
 sponsible.

From speech of Hon. John K. Kenna of West Virginia in the House of Representatives in 1878.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
MUSTANG LlNIMENT

MEXICAN MUSTANG EASEMENT should al ways De kept in HovsH, srABLk and Factory j
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

q of Representatives in 1878.
 TAXATION OF THE BONDS.
 On the 2Sth day of June, 1862, the question of concurring in senate amen 1ments to an act creating bonds, etc, was before the house. MT. Hol- man, a democrat, offered the follow ing provision;
 "Provided, That nothing in this act shall impair the right of states to tax the bonds, notes and other obli- gations issued under this act"
 Sixty-three democrats voted for this righteous amendment and not one voted against it, Of the repub. licans, only 8 voted faye" and 77 voted "no." Thus the republican party defeated in the house the prop- osition to tax the bonds.
 THE NATIONAL BANK SYSTEM,
 In February, 1863, the bill was pending for the charter of the nation al banks. The vote was taken in the senate on the l2th and in the house on the goth of that month. The bill involved the inauguration of a system which is as cordially hated by the masses of our people as everwas a m easure hostile to their in terests. On it's passage in the sen. ate the democrats voted "aye" 2 and "no' 12, which was six to one against the system. In the house the dem- ocrats voted "aye" and "no" AZ, makingl fourteen to one against it,
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
MUSTANG LlNIMENT

MEXICAN MUSTANG LISIMEET. used vigor. susy Is death to swinney Wind Call, Sore Backs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30

For chief justice of the supreme court, STERLING K, C0CKREL14. of Pulaski.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

THE DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET For Governor. J, r. EAGLE, of Lonoke. For secretary of state, B. B. CHlSM, of Logan.
 For auditor, W. s. DUNLOP, of Lee.E
 For treasurer, W.E. WOODRUFF, of Pulaski. For attorney general, NV. K. ATKINSON, Of Nevada, For commissioner of state lands,s PAUL M. COBBS. of St. Francis. For superintendent of public instruction, WOOD E. THOMPSON, of Drew. For chief Justice of the supreme court. STERLING k, COCKRELI. of Pulaski.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
MUSTANG LINIMENT

MEXICAN MUSTANG LISrMEEr cures Pnz@. OLD SORES. CAKEp BHkAsrs all IsrIAAsAzIos.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-30
MUSTANG LlNIMENT

MEXICAN MUSTANG LSInRsr conquers srAvEs scRArcHEs and STRAINS in HoRsEs and MuIEs