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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-01
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. It is
the most easily taken. and the most eff.
fective remedy known to Cleanse the
System when Bilious or Costlve; TO Dis
pei Headaches, Colds, and Fevers: to
Cure Habitual Constipation, Indigestion
Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup, Company, San
Francisco, Cal. For sale by Giles 6
Shepherd.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-01
WE STILL THINK OF THEE.

lin memory of Ellie Simpson, who died q
her home In the town of Red Rock, April s
1887, Of ;cerebro spinal meningitis, aged Il
years.
love to sit and think Of . youthful friend,
Whose face and form are now laid from sight
All pleasures of youth pass through my mind
Like tho speed Of . fair morning light. u
Thy voice hear ~ of olden time, r
And thy form In my dream see; 5a%g
know thou art gone to fairer Cline,
And Oh! how happy thou mist be.
=. ...' ; -...'3. $}. a,~s
love to sit and think of thee =,
When the sun Is sinking in the west, r$I
'ils then the birds come to sing sweet songs
sS@% Al II to calm thy spirit to eternal rest.
Sleep on, dear friend. sleep on
In thy lowly bed, 90 calmly sweet,
Thy memory will cherish while on earth
And hope in heaven we may meet.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-02-01
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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

THE convention of democratic clubs at Little Rock on the 17th inst. was a grand success. Refer ring to it the Little Rock Democrat of the 18th has the following to say
 The great Democratic demonstrs. tion in this city yesterday was an event which will always be memors- ble in the history of Arkansas. At least fifteen hundred visiting Demo crats, most of them enrolled in clubs, were Tn attendance. Many proml- nent and influential colored Demo crats from different parts of the State were present and took part in the pro ceedings. It was great crowd of enthusiastic, determined Democrats of all classes, colors, vacations and conditions. The proceedings were harmonious, and were inspired with that enthusiasm and zeal which tell of glorious victories in September and November. It was great, ,surg- ing, g,good- -natured crowd, whose spir- it's could not be dampened by the glorious rain which fell at night and prevented the street demonstration. It was glorious red-letter day fol Democracy--a day long to be remem
 bered, and whose work will have a telling effect at the election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
Notice of Probation Of Will.

In the Pope probate conrt of Pope county, Alk. In the matter of the probate of the last will and testament of s C. Wells. dee'd.
 To James s. Wells, Sarah E, Wells and Will liam J. Wells residing in the state of North Carolina, and David Wells and Isaac Wells, re siding in the state of California, heirs at law of s. c. Wells, deceased, or the surviving heirs of either of them, if they, or either of them be deceased
 Pursuant to an order of the Pope Probate Court made on the l7th day of July, 1888, in the matter of the probation of the last will and testament of 8. c. Wells, deceased, you are hereby notified that the last will of the said s. c. Wells deceased, was on the 17th day of Jnly, 1888. filed in this court for the purpose of having the same probated and made of record, and you are further notified to appear in this court on the second day of it's next October, 1888, term, which will be on Tuesday the 18th day of October, 1888, and show cause, if any, why the said last will of the said s. C. Wells, deceased, should not be probated and admitted to record
 Given under my hand and the
 {sEAT seal of said court, this 2Sth day of
 t~-i July, 1888. JAMES PoTTs, Clerk.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
The State daht has been reduced

The State debt has been reduced since 1887 about 100000.
 There arc now altogether n the State treasury about 100000, over
 250,00O of which belong to the gen eraI revenue fund,
 The present free school system, which was inaugurated substantially by the Democratic legislature of 1857 and for which every Democrat in that body voted, save it may be one or two, was prostrate inefficient under Republican rule, and the various school officers, with thirteen district superintendents, drawing as high as
 5000 year for salary each, and al together costing the State in the az gregate 77,000 per annum, absorb ed and consumed almost the entire school revenues. Now that system is vigorous and prosperous,a ,and hand some school houses and good schools are scattered throughout the State, and are found in every neighborhood almost in the State. The permanent school and Sixteenth section funds now amount to 43S, ,263, an increase since 1884 of 270,641, much of which increase has come through the purchase, at discount, of 6 per cent. non Holford State bonds by the present board of commissioners of the common school fund.
 Most of our counties are out of debt, and many of them building new court.houses and jails. General peace and confidence in the future prosperity have prevailed under the administration o. the State govern ment by the Democrats. The rall- roads have been taxed upon their property under Democratic rule, and have increased in mileage from about 800 in 1877 to about 1000 miles. The population of the State has been doubled in the last decade, and the taxable values have also nearly doub- led, being now about 150,000, ,000, whereas in 1880 they were S6, ,409,- 364. The mineral wealth of the State is being developed under the geological survey provided for by the Democratic legislature of 1887 The State is developing and growing more rapidly and satisfactorily than ever before in it's history, and is rapidly pressing into the front rank of the thirty eight noble States that now glitter as gems h the crown of the republic. The ratio of increase of population is equaled by about only five and surpassed by only three States in the union.
 This certainly indicates substan tlal progress and growth, which is almost unsurpassed, under like cir cumstances and conditions. Certain ly this is good showing for Demo cratic administration in Arkansas, that challenges the earnest, thought ful consideration of conservative, good, citizens of the State who are interes ed In goods, economical gov ernment, and the States continued development and prosperity.
 It is trite but true saying that it is best to let well enough alone, and that that government is best which is best administered. Then Demo cratic rule in Arkansas challenges and will receve the continued confi- dence of her peole, notwithstanding the mongrel motley crew of croakers who seek to combine for it's over l throw
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
Clayton's Speech at Eureka Springs in Support of
 Narw0od.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Aug. 13.--Gen. Powell Clayton, in a harangue oi about two hours on the night of the Sth at the opera house in this city, under the auspices of the An Ben and Money Bags Morton club, gave the history of his conversion to the republican party in the following language:
 "I was a democrat, and living in Kansas when thedemocrats of Misou- ri came ln by the thousand and tried to vote slavery on us. became dis gusted with my party, but to make such a sudden change from democ- racy to abolitionism, the shock would have been too great. So l went of with the Douglas wing, and then I had but one more step to reach the republican party, and l took shat step. I believe there are many men here tonight who are just like l was --disgusted with democratic tyranny and ballot box stuffing and want to come over on the repnEiiii,see..ii side, but tue immediate change wonld be GOO great shock. Then let me ad- wise you to vote for Norwood as
 THE FIRST GRAND STEP
 in the right direction, and you will have only one more step to take and you will be safely In the ranks of the grand old republican party. l would advise every man to vote for Nor. wood who wants a free ballot and a fair count, and if Norwood is elected we will give you state government free from treasury steals and default ing auditors, and that every mans vote shall be counted.
 am going to vote for Norwood. I do not object to voting for con federate soldier when he was honest in his convictions and fought for what he believed to be right, and when he found he was in error, ac- knowledged his wrong and came out on the republican side like Nor wood"
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
TEE union-labor candidate

THE union-labor candidate for county judge in Jackson county, Mir. Bowman, in recent speech at Newport, admitted that one of the objects of the Clayton -Norrood com bination is the election of leglsla- ture that will send a republican United States senator fromArkansas. The opponents of this nefarious scheme can thwart the design by voting for none but the democratic nominees. The election of a union labor candidate ID single instance will jeopardize the election of dem ocratic United States senator.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

NEVER in the history of this coun. ty has the democracy been 80 enthu- siastically at work for the success of the nominees of the party. And it is time for every man who lays any claim to democracy to prove the faith that is in him by using every effort to elect the whole ticket. Let every democrat come squarely up to the issue. To shlrk now is to prove q traitor to the cause. This is no personal fight, but the eliminating struggle between democracy, the par. ty of the people and honest popular government, and republicanism, the party advocating strong centraliz- ed government and high taxes. Choose ye between them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
|" WE. ]"
From the Little Rock Gazette.

From the Little Rock Gazette.
 The Gazette's Eureka Springs cor respondendent furnishes this morn ing the salient points of Gen. Pow ell Clayton's speech, delivered on the Sth. In addition to saying he is wiling to forgive an ex confeder- ate who, like Norwood, confesses his errors and comes over to the repub- ican party, Boss Clayton assures the people that If they elect Norwood "WE will give them a government free from fraud, dedication" etc.
 I'VE" controlled the state govern ment of Arkansas from 1868 to 1874. During those six years the govern ment "WE' controlled was conspic- uous solely for tyranny over the peo- pie, fraud, wholesale robbery, ineffic- cency, corruption.
 The people were robbed right and left by the creatures "WE' kept in office during that long saturnalia of all that Is infamous in government.
 Within that brief period the peo pie were taxed $8,500,000 for the support of the state government I'VE" now hold up as model, and the greater portion of that collossal expenditure of the peoples money was stolen by means of jobs.
 The expenditure In one year of the reign of WE was larger than the total expenditure by the demo- crats during the past six years.
 When "WE" were running the governmental machine the only limit ln taxation and plunder was financial inability to pay, and this limit was pushed to the uttermost.
 This Is the record made whe n"W E' ruled Arkansas. It is rather remark able that one of the big mountains st Eurka Spring could keep from tum- bling down on Clayton when he ex- horted the people to elect Norwood so that I'VE" can give them good, pure government
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

IF anything were lacking to attest Juoge Thurman's popularity among the masses, his trip last Monday from Columbus to Port Huron, where the campaign opens, would furnish ample evidences of It. All along the route thousands of enthusiastic dem ocrats crowded to see hum and hear him speak. He made ten speeches during the day. It is safe to say that no candidate has ever been able to awaken more genuine enthusia than "the grandest Roman of them alin
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
ANOTHER one of inc "little V

ANOTHER one of the "little white hes"--as CarlLee would call it-has been nailed. It is campaign lie to the effect that Col. Eagle expresses his tenants with an "anaconda mort gage" In an interview with Col. Eagle on that subject the other day he said to Gazette reporter:
 "I will tell you all about my mort gages. 1 never take mortgage on anything except where furnish a man with mules or horses to make a crop with, 1 take mortgage on the animal to secure it. l furnish my tenants with supplies, but have nev, CT yet taken a mortgage on the mans s crop or property to secure the pay ment. have store on my planta ton for the sole convenience of my men, for 1 furnish them with sup phes cheaper than they can get them in Lonoke, and I keep the store to allow them to save the time it would take to go eight or nine miles and back to get the supplies. I have and do still refuse to furnish my neighbors on creditexcept my broth er-in-law, because l tell them my store is for the convenience of my tenants. 1 have never yet taken 8 mortgage on horse, mule, COW, hog, dog, or any other piece of property, that has been brought on my place with one exception of horse, which I gave back to an old man and he still owns it. want every man who comes on my farm to leave it with as much, or more, property as he had when he came on it. Another fact is that I have never in all my life closed man ont under mortgage or taken his property"
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
A Lucky Man Got s15,OOO for S1

This morning we interviewed A. C. Schneider, who held a one-twenti- eth part of ticket No. 90,443, which drew the first capital prize in The Louisiana State Lottery on the 18th of June. Mir. Schneider keeps the William Tell hotel In this city. He informs us that he purchased just one fractional ticket paying one dol lar therefor to M. A. Dsuphin In New Orleans, La, and within five days after the drawing he collected through the Natl Bank of Texas
 15,000 the bank giving him pre- mium Of 4.-Texarkans 4. (Ark. h. dependent, June 2S.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
BILLIARDS FORE HOU ND SYRUP.

We desire to call your attention to a remarkable article, winch we are selling large amount of. One that is spoken of in the highest terms of praise by all who have used it. It gives instantaneous relief in the worst coughs. It will cure where all others have failed. It is BAL LARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP. It is absolutely the best known remedy for Coughs, Colds, Consump- tion, Group, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Sore Chest, Asthma and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs. If you have Cough or any of your family are afflicted don't put of until too late, try thIs grand remedy.
 J. W. Wells Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

Our readers have often doubtless noticed that Hoods Sarsaparilla is well spoken of in the newspapers. The press is quick to recognize mer- it, and does not hesitate to give praise where it IS due. The follow ing is from the Baptist Weekly, a leading religious paper:
 "Adyertising may bring an artIcle prominently before the public, but no advertising can long help it if it has not real merit. Hoods Sarsapa- rills is well advertised; but the best proof of it's value is that so many persons use it on the recommends tions of friends who have proved it's peculiar virtues.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

JAMES L. Curtis, of New York, for president, and James N. Greer, of Tennessee, for vice president, are the nominees of the national conven. tion Of the American party, recent ly held in Washington City. As a political farce this is about the great est ever enacted in this country. Only three or four states were repre- sented by bona flde delegates, the rest were seif.appointed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

THE total assessment of all the railroads in this State for this year amounts to .l7,455, ,205.7s. Almost $3,000,000 more than that of last year. Does this look like democrats oppose taxing railroadsI
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

ALWAYS READY.--If you will just take the precaution to keep bottle of Cbamberlian's Collie, Cholera and
 Dlarrhga Remedy on hand you will always be ready to cure any form Of bowel complaint. It is prepared es- pecially for that purpose, and is a snre cure. 25 cts. per bottle. Sold by W. c. Weimer. u
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

THE democratic ticket is gaining strength every day. The majority in the State will not be less than 30,- 900 from present indications.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

WE surrender much of our space today to the address of Gov. s. F. Hughes to the County Democracy Council, at Little Rock, July goth. It is s strong document and we'll worth reading.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
THE UNIVERSITY oF TIE, SOUTH i,

A T Cumberland Plateau, 1000 feet above the sea level. This school, under the special patron- age of the Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the South and Southwest, offers the healthicst residence and the best advantages, both moral and educational in its Grammar School and in its Collegiate and Theological Departments. For the special claims of this University for patronage, apply for do.umnts- celler, sewanee,Te
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

Go TO the polls on the Sd of Sep tember and vote the entire democrat ic ticket both state and county. A vote thus cast will be in the interest of the whole people.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NUIIIE TUX TUBLIIAIIUN. Landofce at Dardanelle Ark, August lath, 'sS.
 Notice is hereby given that the following
 named settler has filed notice of his Intention to make final proof Tn support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Regis
 ter and Receiver at Dardanelle, Ark, on Sept. 2Sth. 1888, viz; C. .. Craig, H'd. k. No. 1866 for the SEA of NEA, of Sec, 4, T'p9,N 20, w. He names the following witnesses to prove
 hls continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land. viz:
 G C Partain. T Cole, James Part ridge, $ Davis, all of Dover, Ark. sep21 k. B WILSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
NOTICE FOR PuRJICATIoN.

Landoffice at Dardanelle, Ark, Aug. 13, 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 Coun- ty Judge at Russellville, Ark on Sept. 2sth, 1888, viz:
 Allen C Brown. H'd. E. No. 16S12 for the k x of s K ]. of Sec 1, T'p N, R.i9 w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 W 5 Kendall, W A Skelton, l. Bras hear and w Nowln,all of Moreland, Ark, sep 2T k. B. WILSON, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

OUACHITA county's first bale Of new cotton was sold at Camden, August 18th, at 15 cents per pound.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

JUsT twelve days until Norwood will be showed under in great shape.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
Address Registered Letters to

New Orleans La. DcAlcAlDcD That the presence of Gener- n6mEm0E0 als Beauregard and Early, who are charge of the drawings, is a guar antee of absolute fairness and integrity, that the chances are all equal, and that no one can possibly divine what numbers will draw a Prize.
 REMEMBER, also, that the payment of all Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR NA- TI0NAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the Tickets are signed by the President of an In- stitution whose chartered tights are recogniz- ed in the highest Courts; therefore beware of any immitatons or anonymous schemes"
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

ORGANIZE democratic clubs until there be not township in the coun- ty without one or more.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
vorE Sept. 3d:
VoTE against license.

VOTE against constitutional con- ventlon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
- UbOWI
 Personal.

Mr. N. H. Frohlichstein, of Mo- bile, Ala, writes: I take great pleasure in recommending Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, hay ing used it for severe attack of Bronchitis and Catarrh. It gave me instant relief and entirely cured me, and I have not been afflicted since. I also beg to state that Electric Bit ters and D.. Kings New Life Pills, both of which 1 can recommend.
 Dr. King'r New Discovery for Con sumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold on positive guarantee. Trial bot ties free at J.W.W Wells'Drug Store.
 Wonderful Cures.
 w. D. Hoyt x Co.,, Wholesale and Retail Druggists Rome Ga,, says: We have been selling Dr. Kings New Discovery, Electric BiLters and Bucklen's Arnic Salve for four years. Have never handled remedies that sell as well, or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures effected by these medicines in this city. Several cas- es of pronounced Consumption have been entirely cured by use of few bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery, taken in connection with Electric Bitters Bitters. We guarantee them
 Sold by J. w. Wells.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING

In the Academy of Music, New .OrIeans, Tues, Sept, II, 1888. CAPITAL PRIZE. $30O.OOO.
 100, ,OOO Tickets at Twenty Dol lars each. Halves $1O; Quarters X5: Tenths $5; TwentIeths S1.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

Mrs. Jacob Scondue, while visit | ing with her father-in law, at Gay nor City, Mo-, was taken very sick with Cholera Morbus. A physi- clan was sent for, but as the doctor was not at home, Mrs. 5. E. Wibe, a merchant of Gayo: City, handed the husband of the sick lady small bottle of Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and asked him to try that, and if it did not cure, he need not pay for it, but it dld it's work and before returning to their home in Springfield, Ohio, they called and procured another bottle. Uncle John Scondae, says he will never be without Chamberlain Col Ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
 Sold by W. c. Weimer.
 No one can live without good name.
 A Squalling Baby.
 Why IS newly born baby like a gale of wind? Because it begins with squall. Cold gales induce coughs and croup, Taylor's Chero- kee Remedy of Sweet Gum ana Mul- lein will cure It.
 Among things that won't bear the light are shadows.
 Ac\Sev'S Blood Blood EIi1ir pta.i. i. the only teed. It is a positive cure for Ulcers, Erup- tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifes the whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it,
 J. NJ. HARxEY X BRO. Druggists
 The sheep that bleat the most give the least milk.
 HNNleS that that are fretful, psevish. s Windy Collie. Teething Pains, or Stomach Disorders, can be relieved at once by using Acker's Baby soother. It contains no Opium or Morphine, hence is safe. Price 25 cents. Sold by
 J. M. HARKEY X BRo., Druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-23

Cramping pains in the Stomach 1 and Bowels, Cholera Morbus and Dl- arrhea are promptly, permanently and safely cured, by using Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrh9 Remedy.--Sold by W. c. Weimer. UT the good things of this MNNA life are sorrowfully. let alone on account of Dyspepsia. Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Constipation; sold on . positive guarantee at 25 and 50 cents' py J.M. HARxEY & BRo., Druggists
 The more servants, the worse ser vice
 Indispensable to the Toilet.
 Darbvs Prophylactic Fluid cures ohafing eruptions and inflammation or all kinds, cures infamed or sore eyes relieves pains from bites or stings oi insects and sore feet; destroyes all talnt of precipitation or offensive smell from the feet or any part of the body; cleanscs and whitens the skin Used as a dentrifice it purifies the breath; preserves the teeth and cur es tooth ache; sore gums and cancer. A little of the Fluid in the Water used in bathing is very refreshing and especially beneficial to the Sick.
 aug 30. Keep your own secrets if you have any.