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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
Correspondence of the Democrat.

Correspondence Of the Democrat. CLARKsvlLLE, ARK, July 1st, 1889.
 The prohibition movement has re- ceived severe black eyes since the presidential election. There are cer- tain causes for this, some of which 1 propose to enumerate.
 In the first place, it is new cause, springing from a new idea, and many honest people, though greatly infiu- enced by predilections, have thought it nconstitutional and have fought it on that ground. Others have op- posed 1t from the fact that they have an unsuitable appetite for drink, and prohibition will put drink out or their reach. Stlll others, and far more the most malignant and per. sistant, are those who oppose prohi- bition simply because it interferes with their money getting.
 Now, we are ready for the causes that have initiated so severely against prohibition.
 1. The third party. It IS a phil osophic fact that the prohibition Idea may become & principle of either party, because some of the best repub. licans and some of the best democrats are strong prohibitlonists. The third party has no political idea, simply moral idea. Hence, there is no ne- cessity for third party. There can not be one.
 2. The Blair bill. Through the influence of the W. c. T. U. the Blair bill was tackled on to the pro hlbltion move and it had the effct to clog it's wheels. The bill was very subtle measure, originated for parti. san purposes, for the reduction of the surplus. The tariff reform people who are over hundred thousand ma jority in the United States, were not willing to subscribe to such a meas. ure, even under the guise of tenn. perance measure.
 3. Woman suffrage was tackled on Certain designing persons imagined that they could ride to power on this old broken down hobby, while shrewd politicians encouraged them because this one thing foreshadowed evil to the temperance cause.
 4. The free whiskey plank in the republican platform inserted at Chi cago.
 But the cause of prohibition is not dead, but sleepeth.
 Respectfully. H. B. MILNER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

THE pugil1stic encounter between Sullivan and Kilrain for a purse of S20, 1000 and the Championship of the World, came of last Monday as ad- vertised and resulted ln a complete victory for Sullivan. Fully 5000 per sons witnessed the mill, notwith- standing the alleged efforts of the police force of three states to pre- vent the fight coming off. The fight was fought at Richburg, Miss, 103 miles from New Orleans, and 96 from Meridian. A sheriff appeared on the scene, commanded the peace and retired, the friends of the slug gers being evidently too numerous and determined, to admit of the off cer's interference. Of the relative merits of the fighters we know noth- ing, and care less, but of one thing we are sure and that IS the exhibition of last Monday was most brutal affair and can neither be excused or condoned on any ground, whatev CT. A quickened public sentiment, so potent Tn directing the affairs of men, should assert it's influence and render repetition of last Mondays disgrace impossible on American
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
Mrs. l.. k. Bonds raised radish that measures q inches ip diameter. Who can beat it? J. c. B.
.rrssnondence of the nrxonRAr l

PoTTs STATION, July 9, 1889.
 While the general health of this community is good, there are some on the sick list.
 On account of so much rain for the last few weeks, the farmers have had considerable tussle with the grass in their cotton. The farmers are well satisfied that this is a good country for grass. The only trouble is we need another kind of grass.
 The Pope County Sunday School Convention convenes at this place on the 17th inst, and our good citi- zens, who are ever ready to help on such occasions, are making prepara- tions to take care Of the delegates, who will be well cared for.
 Miss Martha Oates and Miss Ona Bell, two of Potts Stations most charming young ladies have return ed home. The former has been stay ing with her brother, J. T. Oates, of Little Rock. The latter has been attending college at Due West, $. c. She will go back in October.
 One of Potts Stations most gallant gents started to Texas short time since, but, on arriving in Little Rock, he found the object of his attraction in Arkansas instead of Texas, so, he came back-or she brought him back rather. A.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
Potts Station Ioeals.


 Fine weather and crops doing well. Miss Ona Bell returned home last Monday from Due West, s. c. where she has been attending college since October.
 Miss Nancy Oates returned Thurs day, having spent several days visit ing relatives in Little Rock.
 Miss Hattie Oates of Little Rock Is visiting friends and relatives of this vicinage thls week.
 Mir. J. R. Williamson spent part of this week in the Capitol.
 Our young folks had nice picnic at the Copperas. spring near here on the Fourth.
 The Sabbath School Convention meets here on the l7th inst, and the Singing Convention the 2d prox, All delegates, and others wishing to attend, are courteously invited, and we think, will meet hearty welcome with our good people.
 We understand the members of the M. E. church, south, are to erect @ church at this place soon. If so, oul little village can boast of religious facilities, having within her bounds 1 churches and l camping ground.
 The Atkins Mail correspondent, of this place, has come to the conclu sion that "The way of the trsnsgres sar is hard and desperately wicked That's right, Mr."X." Acknowledge your wrongs and you will make g better man. GARcoN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

Mary Anderson, the talented American tragedienne, IS still quite Ill at London, and under the advice of her physicians she has cancelled all her contracts for the coming sea- son. She will not appear upon the stage again until she begins her American tour, In October, 1890.
 Ayers Pills possess the curative virtues of the best known medicinal plants. These Pills are scientifical- ly prepared, are easy to take, and safe for young and old. They are invaluable for regulating the bow els, and for the relief and cure of stomach troubles.
 The legislature of Michigan has passed bill, and the governor has signed it, providing that no more than two cents a mile shall be charg- ed for railroad passenger traffic.
 The Cherokee commission is now made up of Judge Wilson of Arkan sas, Palsey Fairchild of Wisconsin and ex Gov. Hartranft of Pennsyl- vania.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
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GOVERNOR FoRAKER's nc

GOVERNOR FoRAKER's nomination by the republicans in Ohio is very satisfactory to the democrats of that State, just as it is to the worst ele
 ments and the majority of his own party, is the opinion of the New York Star. There is no doubt that despite the opposition of such lead
 CTS as Sherman, Halstead and others Foraker is the strongest republican in Ohio. Part of his power comes from personal magnetism, but the real basis of his strength IS that he IS the embodiment of the "Ohlo idea" He represents every extreme partizan belief of fanstical republi- canism. He stands for monopoly in it's most odious forms, and is the most blatant advocate of the bloody shirt policy. Democrats are arrayed soldly against both these ideas, and they are glad to have ther oppon- ents select as their leader one so pro nounced in advocacy of these favor ite republican principles that there can be no dodging the question. The duty of the Ono democrats is clear. They should select their strongest candidate and begin an aggressive canvass. They will have a tremendous adverse majority to over come to be sure but they should feel no Encouragement in view of the dissensions among their opponents. Foraker's record shows him to be a much more consumate politician than his opponents usually concede, but like most men of that class he is bound to overreach himself sooner or later, and he seems to have done SO in this instance. A democratic governor for Ohio this year should be the watch word all along the line.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
$500 Reward.

For the detection of arsenic or any drug in "Certain Chill Cure" that will harm the most delicate person. Fred Papenmeier, Sr., St. Phillips. Ind, writes:
 l had fever and ague for over a year and tried all medicines without success. One bottle of c. c, c. "Certain Chill Cure" cured me, since which time, about year, the chills and fever have not returned. Sold by J. M. Harkey x Bro.-july Il
 By recent decision no less than fifteen million acres of prairie lands in Texas revert from the Southern Pacific Railway and other lines to that State.
 Any lady sending postage stamp to Dr. J. P. Dromgoole, Louisville, Ky, will receive a Family Medical Adviser; useful book that should be kept in every household. jul
 You may light another's candle as your own without loss.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

IN the Jones Glidewell contested election case, now on trial in the cir cult court of Pulaski county, George Jackson. colored, Democratic voter, was placed on the stand and testified that, on account of his voting and acting with the Democratic party, he and hIs wife and children were os- tracized from the church and society, and his name dropped from the roll of membership of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was told by some of his church friends p that a man could not be Christian and vote the Democratic ticket. During the canvass, the commander of the Grand Army Post of which Jackson was a jealous and active member, said to him (J) that If he voted against the Republican ticket and for the Demo. cratic ticket he might consider him self dropped from the Order Jack son told the commander that if that could be done under the rules of the Order to go ahead that he was will ing to go. He went ahead and voted for the Democratic ticket, and after the election he was dropped from the rolls of the c. A. R. Jackson is 8 thrifty colored man, and gave hi. testimony freely and without reser. vation.-Ft. Smith Times.
 For pure, unadulterated cussed ness the Pulaski republican bull.do ger takes not only the cake but the entire bakery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
The Pope County Sunday School
 Association.

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 The Pope County Sunday School Association will convene at Potts Station at 10 o'clock, q. m, Wednes- day the 17th day of July, 1889. Article TX of the Constitution reads as follows:
 "Each Sunday school in the coun- ty shall be entitled to one delegate for every fifty pupils, and one for each additional twenty-five over if ty; provided, however, that each school shall have one delegate, and no school more than two delegates" Let every school in the county send delegates. It IS desired that Sabbath school workers, teachers and superintendents from the vari- ous schools, be in attendance at the Association.
 The programme IS as follows: Music.
 Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. J. F. Montgomery.
 Music.
 Address of WeIcome-Rev. NJ. Oates.
 Response by L. W. Davis.
 Music.
 Reports of vice presidents from each township in the county, giving summary of progress and prospect Music.
 General remarks by superintend ents and teachers, as to methods of conducting schools, securing attend. ance of pupils, etc.
 Music.
 "Christ as the Model Teacher" Discussion led by Rev. J. F. Mont. gomery. Music.
 "Qualifieations of Sabbath School Teachers; who should Teach, etc. - Discussion led by Rev. J. A. Stevens. "Illustrative Teaching" led by Dr. c. L. Klrkscey.
 Music.
 "How can the Sabbath School Teacher impress the important Spir- itual Truths taught in the Lessons upon the Minds and Hearts of the Chlldren" n"-Discussio led by Revs. W. c. Wheat and J. S. Glover. Music.
 "Home Christian Culture" led by Rev. Massey and D. c. Brown. Music.
 "How to Induce the Children to Study their Lessons at home"-Dis- cussion led by w. L. Sibley and Rev. McEver.
 Music and adjournment.
 M. H. BUCHANAN,
 J. A. MILLER, Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

A reporter of the Constitution hay ing learned that Mir. l.. M. Frey had received the cash (15,000) on ticket No. 3S,847, which he held in the Louisiana State Lottery, and of which he made mention at the time of the drawing, called on Mir. Frey for confirmation of the report. Mir. Frey cheerfully did so, and added that the ticket was collected by the First National Bank of this city for him without exchange. We have often wondered if the reports of the character of men who have hitherto drawn prizes in the Louisiana State Lottery were as claimed, these prizes always appearing by the newspaper reports to fall into the hands of hon, est, hard working and deserving men. If they are to be judged by Mir. Frey they have all certainly de- served the prizes, for there is no more industrious, enterprising and deserving a man in Weatherford than L. NJ. Frey, the jeweler. MT. Frey has only been in Weatherford a short time, but by strict attention to business, honest work and judicious advertising in the Constitution and other home papers, he has built up the largest custom of any jeweler in the city. Mr. Frey can be depended upon to make good use of his money and it certainly came to him at just the right tlme-for the coal boom having just struck Weatherford he will need to increase. his stock at once in order to supply the increased population of our city.-Weather. ford (Tex.) Constitution, June ,.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
Ghe 9emutrat.
Subscriptio S Per Annum
 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. THURSDAY. JULY II, 1889.
PERHAPS one of the greatest ora

PERHAPS one of the greatest ora. tions of the century was that deliv- cred by Henry W. Grady the young and brilliant editor of the Atlanta Constitution, at the commencement exercises of the University of Vlr- ginia last month. His remarks on the rights of the people, which oc- cupied a portion of his effort, are worthy of reproduction. He sad:
 "This love should uot be pent up or provincial. The homes should be consecrated to humanity, and from it's roof-tree should fly the flag of the republic. Every simple fruit gather ed there, every sacrifice endured, and every victory won should bring bet ter joy and inspiration in the knowl- edge that it will deepen the glory of our republic and widen the harvest of humanity. Be not like the peas. ant of France who hates the Paris he does not comprehend, but emu late the example of your fathers in the south who, holding to the sover- eighty of the states, yet gave the re- public it's chief glory of statesman ship, and under Jackson at New Or leans and Taylor and Scott in Mex, leo saved it twice from the storm of war. Inherit without fear or shame the principal of local self govern ment by which your fathers stood. For though entanged with an instl. tuition foreign to this soil, which, thank God, not planted by their hands, is now swept away, and with & theory bravely defended but now happily adjusted, that principle holds the imperishable truth that shall yet save this republic. The in tegrity of the state, its rights and it's powers-these maintained with firm ness but Tn loyalty-these shall yet by lodging the option of local affairs in each locality, meet the needs of this vast and complex government, and check the headlong rush to that despotism that reason could not de fend nor the armies of the czar main - tain among free and enlightened people. This issue is squarely made. It is centralized government and the money power on the onehand against the integrity of the states and the rights of the people on the other. At all hazard, stand with the people and the threatened states. The choice may not be easily made. Wise men may hesitate and patriotic men divide. The culture, the strength, the mightiness of the rich and strong government--these will tempt and dazzle. But be not mis- led. Beneath this splendor is the canker of disturbed and oppressed people. It was from the golden age of Augustus that the Roman empire staggered to it's fall. The integrity of the states and the rights of the people, Stand there-there is safety there is the broad and enduring brotherhood-there, less of glory, but more of honor Put patriotism above partissnship-and wherever the principle that protects the states against the cent-alists and the peo- pie against the plutocrats may lead, follow without fear or falterng--for there the way of duty and of wisdom lies"
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Dardauelle, Ark, June G, 1889.
 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 Pope county at Russellyiile, Ark, on July II, lSS9, viz:
 Martin standridge, Il 'd Entry No. l6O64 for the \ h or SN 4 and SWA of N VA and NWk of SEA Sec. ' Tp. Il, \. R. 19 W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove hls continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz;
 NJ Mumford, T Ledford, George Howard and w. Branch of Freeman, Pope Co, Ark
 Any person who desires to protest against the auowrnce 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 he allowed, will be giy- en an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross examine the wltnesses Of said claimant, and to offer evidence in re- buttal ot that submitted by claimant. july Ii k. B. Wilson Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

TIE School Boards of Fayetteville and Van Buren are dead-locKed over the election of a superintendent for their respective schools. The fa- nous Ft. Smith dead lock of last year will be remembered as most re. markable for the stubbornness of the directors and the complications which arose under the contest. The frequency and seriousness of the factious quarrels among school di rectors and patrons ln different DOT tions of the State cannot but give deep concern to the friends of public education every where,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
A Lucky Duck Hill, Miss, Tick
 ct Holder.

Mir. Jennings Topp, book keeper for D. D. Wilkins & Co, of Duck Hill Winons Co.,, Miss, was the fortunate holder of one twentieth of ticKet No. 93,S90, which drew the Second Cap ital Prize of Sl00,000 in the Louis jana State Lottery Drawing on April 16th last. t.-Winona (Miss.) Times, May 3.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

MR. JOHN B, HARRISON, of Spring field, H., says that he had blood trouble for quite time; hls tonsils were swollen, eruptions oyer his hands and face, followed by paraly- sis of the face, which was all reliey- ed by Swift's Specific. and after the lapse of seven years there has been no sign of return of the disease.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
NOTICE FOR pUBLICArtoN

Landoihee at Dardanelle Ark, June 15 1889.
 Nstice 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 ab sepee1pile county clerk of fope county, at Russslfs1le. Ark, on Aug. 1st, 1889, viz.
 Galloway Jenkins, Hd Entry No. 1S5gT for the SW5s, NWA X NWA, SW5l, Sec. % X sE< NE+ & NEA, SEA, Sec. 30, Tp. Il, N. Range
 He names the following witnesses to prove ms continuous residence upon, and euitiya- tion of said land, viz:
 John Denney, II Winters, j l. Gentry and W T Cox, all of scottsyille, Ark.
 Any person who desires Go protest against the allowance Of such proof, or who knows Of any suDstantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be given ah opportunity at the above mentioned time ana anu place 70 cross examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rehuttal Of that submitted by claimant. July % R. B WILSON. Regtster
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

PuMFLEs, blotohes and eruptions on the skin evidence the fact that the blood is in bad shape, and these symptoms show that hature is try ing to throw off the impurities, in which effort the should be assisted by reliable vegetable blood remedy as is Swft's Specific.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

WE have several excellent institu tions of learning in this State. Par. ents with children to educate should patronize our home colleges in pre- ference to those of Tennessee, Ken lucky and Alabama. All things be- ing equal the money and children should be kept at home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and brok- en of your rest by sick child suffering and crying with pain of cutting teeth fso, send at once and get bottle of MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHNG. Its value is in- calculable. It will relieve the poor lit- tie sufferer immediately. Depend up- on it,mothers, there is no mistake about it. It cures dysentry and diarrh9a, regulates the stomach and bowels, cur es wind collie, softens the gums, reduc- es inflammation, and gives tone and ener- gy to the whole system. MRS. WIN sLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price 25 cents bottle. - Jan. 7-SS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

A military company has been or. ganlzed at Forrest City with Dr. J.. B. Cummings as captain, Lowry Mallory first lieutenant, Adley Word second-leutenant and D. Davis third lieutenant, The company is com posed of Democrats and Republicans and embraces the best and most con servative citizens of the place.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

SUPERINTENDENT PORTER has di- vided the country into one hundred and seventy.three districts for the purpose of facilitating the enumera- tion of the census. Three are in Arkansas. A supervisor will be ap- pointed in each district.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

DR. BENJ. DILLARD, druggist, at Aurora, Mo-, says: I sell great quantity of S. s. S. for Scrofula, Ec. zema, Rheumatism, and other blood troubles, and have never heard of case of failure to cure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

OVER four years ago Swifts Spec fife cured me of a troublesome erup- tion which covered my shoulders, back and limbs. This was after l had been treated by six doctors, some of whom sad l never would get we'll
 E. NJ. HURsEY, Sherman, Texas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

TIE Arkansas Collecting, Detec- tive and General Intelligence Asso. citation has been incorporated under the laws of the State, with headquar- ters at Little Rock. Hon. E. B. Moore is nresident.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

THERE was a meeting of between four hundred and five hundred ex Confederate soldiers in Little Rock on the 4th inst, for the purpose of effecting ap organization of the sur vivors of the Confederate army in Arkansas, and through such organ ization build and maintain a home for indigent -confederates. A permanent organization was affected and constitution and bylaws adopt ed. The organization is called the "Ex. Confederate Association of Ark ansas." The officers are as follows; John c. Fletcher, of Pulaski, presi. dent; John P. Murphy, of Jefferson, first vice president; Pat Wheat, of Lonoke, second vice president; w. P. Campbell, of Pulaski, Secretary W. E. Woodruff, of Pulaski treasur. CT. Board of directors: David Dix. on of Columbia; W. F. Houseley, of Garland; John D. Adams, of Pulaski L. Minor, of Jackson; J. ". House of Pulaski; L. c. Lincoln, of Faulk- ner; k. A. Little of Pulaski. Sever. al thousand dollars were subscribed and great enthusiasm prevailed du. ring the session.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

Five murderers are sentenced to hang at Fort Smith July IS. Mar shal Yoes has retained George Nal edon, the expert hangman, to officlate at the executions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

Az expert statistlcian estimates that during the past ten years Amer jeans have contributed S20,000, ,000 to relieve suffering caused by disas ters and epidemics.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-11

THE Morrilton Hedge Company, with capital of s60,0o0 has been incorporated R. A. Dowdle is pres ident and J. A. Hannaford treasurer.