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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
A Splendid Endorsement.

The following very hearty endorse ment of Mr. M. l.. Ellis, one of Free man townships foremost citizens, comes from his old home in Mississippi and is signed and attested by some of the best citizens Tn that commonwealth. It refutes in a very signal and complete manner some rumors that have been in- dustriously circulated by designing parties the past few months. We give space to the document with pleasure: THE STATE OF MlssIssIPPI.)
 CoPIAH COUNTY.
 To B. F. lobe, J. NJ. Harkey, Rev. J. NJ. Hart. K. B. Hogins, J. K. Young and J. I. Bullock, Russellville, Ark. Gentlemen.-We the undersigned citizens of said county and state, desire to state in behalf of our friend, M. L.. Ellis. now citizen of your state, that during a tong personal acquaintance | with him and his manner of life here he was regarded by all who knew him as q very quiet, well behaved, law-abid- ing citizen, and any assistance you may render him in refuting any false charg- es against him will be very highly ap- preciated by his friends in Mississippi.
 tSIGsRD,l k. w. Brown, Sheriff of Copiah county. Mississippi; J. M. Nor man, deputy sheriff; H. B. Harris, at torney; W, J. Req, clerk of Circuit Court, Copiah county, Miss; J. D.. Cranberry clerk of Chancery Court of Copiah county, Miss; J. l.. Ard, dep uty Chancery Clerk; T. Hamilton, dep uty circuit clerk; c. k. Oates, Jr., M. D.; c. M. Bunkston, ieweler; T. NJ. worrell; A. T. Graves; Guy Holli- day; II. B. Penn, druggist; W. r. Ware; Jno. A. Charles; W. M. Robert son, hotel keeper; Nj. Marx, livery sta ble; J. Nj. Wilson; l.. F. Birdsing, merchant; J. ". Edwards; J. K. D. Stopeion; George B. Hamilton; Bud Higdon; B. F. Johnson, merchant; J. N. Ellis, cashier Merchants and Plant er's National Bank; J. J. Green, Bap- tist minister; R. k. Ainsworth; Jno. B. Mayes, merchant; l.. l.. Costume, merchant; s. D. Ramsey, mayor of Hazlehurst; II. Cleonn; K. V. Miller, district attorney; Geo. Dodd, attorney and state senator; c. K. Oates. M. ID F. N. Bedding A. Mangold, merchant H. H. Hogg. merchant; J. D. Msyes, merchant; B. Fugate, K. R. agent Berry Wilson; il. Burnley, M. D.; A. Monaster; A. B. Pitts, NJ. D.; F. D. hinSp uruBRlsts IT. os III. oaufih A. L. West; c. D. Lowe, F. Jesse Thompson, Jr., marshall; E. c. Peyton, attorney; W. c. Haley; l.. F. Cate. county treasurer; J. k. Robinson.
 THE STATE OF MIssIssIPPIl
 rl CoPIAH COUNTY.
 Personally appeared before the un, dersigned clerk of the circuit court ir , and for said county and state, Y, Ham
 ilton, deputy clerk, who, being duly sworn, says upon oath that the parties
 who signed the foregoing certificate ar' all citizens of said county, ard thai their signatures are genuine.
 |, Sworn to and subscribed before m' lSEALl this Feb. 2lst. 1889.
 W. J. REA, Clerk.
 T. HAMILTON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

--OATEs--W WRITE. E.--In Russellville,on Tuesday evening, March 18th, 1883, by Rev. W. B. Jehnsey, Mir. James Oates and Mrs. Annie White.
 The groom Is a whole-sonled, courte- ous gentleman, worthy of the most es- timable lady who has linkad her desti- nies with his. The DEMOCRAT wishes them a safe journey through the pill grimage Of time and final anchorage in the haven of rest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
The Atkins Mail of last weeks says :


 "M. H. Baird, Russellville, and Miss Jennie Stanley, of Gardens Bottom, were united in the bonds of matrimony at the residence of the brides father, on Sunday eve, March 10th, Rev. E. l.. Massey, officiating"
 The above is news indeed. Mir. M. H. Baird has been married several years and if he formed another matri- monial alliance on the date mentioned above 1t has been carefully concealed from his family. The Mail has named the wrong man and if we were built like the Mail man we would raise our hands In holy horror and charge will ful perversion of the truth or an att tempt to injure this part of the county. Such stickler for absolutely accuracy in others. as is the Mail man, should be more correct in his own reports. In other words "people who live in glass houses should never throw stones."
 ---Baag0ins is aOhat the people Want, and 6a7gainS $ aU Shinn has, SO cau early # YOu a0dnt t0 secure them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

-FoR SALE-Four good work m ules, for cash or on time, Apply to W. H.. Rankin, Russellyille.
 "rime and tide waits for no man." An occasional dose of Cheatham's Chill Tonic often saves you from a long spell of sickness. "No cure, no pay"
 J, Nj. HarkeY X Bro,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
Hello! HelIO!!

One hundred different styles of suit ings and trouserings at Wilkey & Stueekel's Tailoring Establishment. Come and see them and we will try to sell you some of them. We charge you nothing to look at them.
 Respectfully,
 WLKEY & SrUECKKL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
Married.

BAIRD RD-STANLEY.-At the residence of the brides father in Gardens Bot tom, Sunday, March 10, 1889, by the Rev, Mir. Massey, Mir. George Baird and Miss Jennie Stanley.
 Mir. Baird and his bride have gone to housekeeping in Russsllville and the DEMOCRAT extends it's best wishes,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
Straycd.

Two female pigs six weeks old. One Is yellow and black spotted, the other blacK and white spotted, both have large ears. Any information of them left at this office will be suitably reward cd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

Head aches and backaches are forerun- ners oi, chills and levers. Commence using a once Cheatham's Chill Tonic. Free fir, sm polsons, pleasant and cure Quaran toed. J. N. Harkey & Ere.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
For Sale.

The lots and houses belonging to Dr. Thos. B. Gordon situated on Jefferson street between Russell and Main. Terms easy. Apply to c. k. HOWELL,
 Russel.ville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
For ga c.

One good mare, one good buggy, one Luker, Davis & Go. one-horse wagon. will sell on time, T. J. RUSSELL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Palestine Commandery No. [, K. T., meets first Monday night on or after full moon. v whittlesey, K. c.; W. J. Reynslds. Re- cOrder.
 Russellville Chapter No. 7e. R. 4. N.. meets third Saturday night, J. W. Russell, H. P. ". J. Reynolds, Secretary.
 Russelly vile Lodge No. 2T4, Y. & A. M., m eets first Saturday night. W. E. Mcdonald. W. M; E. F. lobe. Secretary.
 Geo. A. Dannelly Chapter No. a, o. E. s., meets first Monday night. Mrs. Sallis Rey holds, ". M.; W. M. Pesler. Secretary.
 Banner Lodge No. i35s, K. of H., meets [ rst and third Friday nights. C. c. Luker, Dicta. tor; J. D. Williams, Reporter.
 Ashby Lodge No. b35, K. q L. of H., nests second and fourth Friday nights. B. Y. Jebs, Protector; Dr. k. M. Drummond, Recorder.
 Russellyille Lodge No. {. I. O. G. T., mests Thursday night, Arthur Erwin, c. T.; Emmst Davis, Secretary.
 E. M. Stanton Post No. 6s. c. A. R., meets sv- cry second and fourth Saturday at o'clock p. .m. at their hall on Main street. visiting com iades in good standing are cordially invited. J. N. Haney. Post Commander. J. H. Battsn. feid. Adjutant.
 Chosen Friends Lodge, No. 90, l. O. OF. will meet every first and third Wednesday sve- nings at [ o'clock, r. N. Visiting members Tn good standing invited. M. H. Baird, N. G.; J. H. Battenfeld. V. G., W. J. Reynolds, Sec; J ". Quinn, Treas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
Boarding.

Parties attending court can secure good board at reasonable rates at Mrs. N. A. McFadden's, corner David and St. Mary streets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
1: Directory.
-
 STATE.

lo,,ernor-J. P. Eagle.
 sSecrstary of state-B. E. Chism. Sseao5itor-w. s. Dunlop. 9A.uessurer-w. Y. Woodruh. itea9u it.eso5ney-G Gensral-W. E. Atkinson. AA..se A.vo, I.pd Commissioner-P. N. Cobbs. sap,t. Pub. Instruction.W. K. Thompsen, chief JgstiSs us Instieee~B. 3ee.H B. Battle. JUDICIAL.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
COUNTY.

ssrator-G. T. Cazort, Lamar. e ppanrssentatiye-W l.. Sibley, Atkins.
 TeqisIature meets, biennislly, oa second Monday in January.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

,,dge-G. 3. Cunnin ngham, DardanslIe.
 gpsosecuting Attorney-H. s. Carter, Dsrda- nedniee..uit Court convenes the first Monday ia ,NriI and November. Api" '' LEGISLATIVE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
Che 9fmntrat.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

----
 We arc authorized to announce Nan Young blood as . candidate for Town Marshal at the ensuing municipal election.
 We are authorizei to announce John Emison as s candidate for Town Marshal at the ensu- ing municipal election.
 We are authorized to announce A. J. Hon suing municipal election.
 We are authorized to announce Will F. Set tle, Jr., . candidate for Town Marshal at the ensuing municipal election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

county and Probate Judge--J. T. Bullock. Connty court convenes on the fourth Mon saT in March and first Monday in January, I@iv and October. Probate Court, first kon 5sys5n Nav and third Monday iR January, ioiy and october. Tirruit Clerk-R. E. HoEins. sberin and Collector-John Young. Treasurer-W. M. Peeler. Issessor-John Hickman. suryeyor-A. c. Davis, Corouer-D. R. Grant Conu Examiner-J. T. Fry,
 ILLINOIS TOwSsHfP. |. Justices Of the Peace-P. J. Harvill aud John Trest.
 TOWN. Msyor-J. ". Russell. Recorder-- B. ?. lobe. Marshal-John Emison. AIdermeu-J. Nj. Luker, J. l.. Shinn, l.. N. smith, K J. Wilson, ". J. White.
 CHURCH DIRECTORY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

ME Church, south. Rev. ". E. Jehnssy, nastor. Services every Sabbath morning and evening. Sunday school at 2 A. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights.
 Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. ". C Wheat, pastor. Services every Sabbath morning and evening. Sunday -school At . 50 q m. Prayer me ,ting Tuesday sights.
 Baptst Church. Rev. J. M. Hart, pastor, Preaching second and fourth Sundays morn m Prayer-meeting Tuesday evenings. Presbyterian Church. Rev. W. A, Sample, psstor Preaching fourth Sabbath. Sunday school a. m. at court house.
 Christian Church. Ed. J. A. Stevens, pas tor. Services every Lords day morning and evening. Sunday school 10 .. n. Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
 M E Church. Rev. il. Atkinson, pastor. Preaching every second and fourth Sundays at II a. m. and every Sunday evening At |. Sun- day school s:30 s. m Praycr-meeting Thursday night.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
When in need 01fa nice Sunday shoe. caU for the Rockford Qt .Shinn's.

The ventilation of the hall of the house of representatives is said to be very deficient, resulting in the illness of quite number of the members, q larger per cent than was ever known before. We regret to learn that our own member, Representative Sibley, is greatly indisposed and barely able to attend his duties. He is one of the most industrious, watchful and efficient members on the floor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

Mir. Will Puckett, who is teaching . successful school at Smyrna. Lee township was among our most apprecl- ated callers Monday morning. We are indebted to him for club of subscrib- CTS, embracing some of of the staunch- est democrats of Lee township.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
---Euezu cash buyer in kht

---ECe1y cGSh buyer an Me county is inUited t0 Shinn's for 6GrgainS.
 After the adjournms of the coun- ty convention Monday the attending members Of the county central commit tee met and filled the vacant secretary ship of the committee, the vacancy caused by the death of Mir. I. J. Brown. by the selection of Dr. N. H. Buchanan of Valley for the position. The choice is most excciien one and the duties Of the office will be acceptably discharg- cd.
 ---HH parties attending c0urf next week yillfnd bar gains at Shinn'S.
 --The municipal ticket promulgated by the mass meeting of citizens on the 18th inst, is published elsewhere, and submitted to the public for ratification or rejection at the polls on the 2d ut. It Is composed of gentlemen of good standing, thoroughly identified with the best interests of the town. (except- ing, of course, the writer, who is named for Rscorder). If elected, they will render the town wise and economical service.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

MT. Ed Wootcn, Texas tourist of years experience, returned to his nx- tive heath last week. We received | call from him Monday and were per- mitted to see for the first time Texas horned frog, quite a curious reptile, a memento Ed secured to interest Ark ansas with and remind him of his Lone Star experiences.
 ---C0untysc scrip Dc tak- eR at Shinn's 70 exchange f0r goods.
 --Ex- Postmaster Brashears, having received the unanimous endorsement of the powers that be, for tho position Of postmaster at this place, will, it Is reasonable to presume, soon receive his commission and enter upon the dis charge of his duties. Mir. Brashears will be no novice in the business, he having served In that capacity during the last republican sdministration.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
---The best thing 0n whee1s is the Rushford wag0n. Cal1 ct Shinn'S and see it.

-J. P. Underwood. living four miles west of Clarksvills, became engaged in . difficulty last Thursday with his ren. ter. John Williford. Underwood was shot through the shoulder and Willi- forj's throat cut from ear to ear, resulting in instant death. Under- woods wounds were very slight, and it Is stated that he acted in selfdefense. Underwood formerly lived in this coun- ty and worked around the saw mills above Dover.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21

Since our last report tho Clerk has licensed the following pairs to wed |: field, c. F. Dawson and Miss Emma Battenfleld, Pink Swann and Miss Fan nie Quinn, Walter Bonnet and Mrs. Callie Lewis, Scheuysr Froneba rgsr son and Miss Matilda Boen. K. K. Jones and Miss Sarah Ann King.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
---One d022ar in cash bugs lOtS Of goods Qt Shinn'S.

The millinery stock of Mrs. H. l.. Moves has been moved to the building lately occupied by Mrs. Thach. on Main street, where with increased room and q larger stock, tho demands Of ths trad ing public can be more readily met. Do not forget the place, one door east of Love & Roys, on Main street.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
---Shinn has just receiued The finest l0t of spring cloth- inn euer br0u1bf L0 fbis fOzgn

The Rev. Mir. Bergman and wife, of Missouri, arrived last week on wis it to their granddaughter Mrs. Charles W. Shinn. On Friday evening Mir. Bergman preached at the Methodist church by special invitation. Both sermons were interesting, instructive and deeply impressive. Mir. B. and wife departed Monday for Dallas, Tex as. to visit their daughter, Mrs. E. c. Barrow.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-21
For 6eauty, cheQpness and durability, Shinn's hne Of shOes c1n'f be be6f

MT. w. c. Weimer has decided t, build three story brick building wher, his drug store now stands. The frs floor is to be divided into two apart msnts, one for his drug store and tn other for his banking business. Th' upper stories will be expressly con structsd for an opera house and bus iness offices. The building will be , very handsome one. Such enterprise Is commendable.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17

communication has been restored between
Hesse, Saxouy, Silesia and Berlin. The
block to the southwark has been eased.
There are several instances where passen-
gers were snowbound for several days with
out food or fire.
Advices from Vienna state that Herr Won
Tis2a's position causes grave anxiety. Popu-
lar feeling in Hungary threatens to over.
throw the ministry, leaving the way for the
return of Count Andrassy, with a foreign
policy not in accord with that Of Kali
noky's. Tisza's fourteen years of ser
vice af minister does not count against
the outcry which is now bounding him for
passing between the troops and the populacc
at Pesth. Prime Minister Won Tisza's fall
is imminent. II the lower house of the diet
to-day the opposition renewed its attack up
on the ministry.
The late Grown Prince Rudolph's chum,
Count Hovos, has been ordered by the en-
peror to take a foreign trip. The crown
princes debts amount to S,750,000 marks,
chiefly accrued by his recent expenditures
during the closing year of his life. Under
the influence Of his ~favorite drink, blended
brandy ana champagne, he gave away large
sums of money. ~,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
Effect of tn. New Rates.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Feb. 16.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. THE effect on Burning
ton wholesalers of the adoption by the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy of the Iowa COM
missioners' rates is to insure a new lease of
life to some of the largest among them. For
months many have been doing business at a
loss because Of oppressive and unjust dis
examinations in favor of Chicago. The new
tariff has so changed this that the Burling-
ton shipper has now a slight advantage over
Chicago to points west on the Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy. But the iobbcrs fear that
the rates from Chicago to the Mississippi
will be lowered before long, and declare that
they will continue the fight, and that any
such reduction Will be met with a similar
within the state by the Iowa commission crs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
Pullman's Valuable Monopoly.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-The Times tomorrow
will say that George M. Pullman has secured
a practical monopoly of the sleeping car SER
vice of both classes of travel on the entire
system of traps-continental railroads. He
has just closed a contract with the Union
Pacific for managing a second class
sleeping car service on that
line in connection with the Central Pacific.
The Pullman company has already arranged
with the Atchison, Southern Pacific and
Northern Pacific, and a deal will probably
be made with the Denver & Rio Grande
shortly. A uniform second class rate of s.
per berth between the Missouri river and
San Francisco will be- made.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
THE PRESIDENTS AGREEMENT.
General McNulta Says That it Has
to BE AdODted.

CHICAGO, Feb, 16.-[Special Telegram to
THE BEE. l-General McNulta, receiver of
the Wabash, said in conversation today:
1.-THE presidents agreement has simply got
to pass. There may be a further postpone
ment to get the northern lines in, but to u
man acquainted with the situation it IS per-
fectly plain that the agreement is an abso-
lutte necessity. l have never for n moment
doubted that it would finally pass. l notice
that the feeling on the Iowa business is
greatly improved. The alarm on the part Of
the investors in Iowa as to the security of
their investments, with a disposition not to
place any more money there and to with
draw their funds as rapidly as possible, has
in a great measure aroused the business in
terests of the state to a retaliation of the fact
that the action of their commissioners will
result in material injury to the general pros
perity of the people. Business men are be-
ginning to realize that the rates hxed by the
commissioners are below the actual cost of
transportation to the roads. Owing to the
lack NJ volume it cannot be carried in that
state at the same rate per ton per mile as on
the main trunk lines.'
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
Extravagant, If Not Corrupt.

ST. LoUIL, Mo, Feb. 16, 1.-The Republic
this morning says it TRANSFERRED late last
night that the legislative committee which
has been here for several days investigating
the state insurance department has discov-
cred that the department, not only under the
present commissioner, Walker Carr, but also
under his predecessor, Williams, has been
administered in a very extravaganza, if not
corrupt manner; that unduly high salaries
and exorbitant attorney fees have been paid,
and that insolvent insurance companies
whose affairs were in charge Of the depart
ment have actually been located. Commits
sioner Carr Indignantly denied the charges,
and maintains that the department under his
administration has been conducted in a bust
ness-like way. AS to insolvent companies,
he says that their affairs were in the hands of
the court and he simply obeyed the order of
the court. The committee will present its
report to the legislature next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17

WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-The minority re-
port by Representative Norwood of Georgia,
in opposition to the passage of the senate
Panama resolution by the house, OBJECTS to
the resolution because it would be a false
declaration and a wrong application Of the
Monroe doctrine, because it is aimed at a
sister republic, and because it would com
init the United States to a position impolitic
and wholly untenable. The report closes
with a suggestion that possibly there is more
thrift than patriotism in the resolution.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
THE HALF BREED WAR.
Much Indignation ut the Attitude OF
Governor Church.

CHuRcH's FERRY, Feb, l6.-The conflict
between the civil authorities and half breeds
on the Turtle Mountain reservation, have
ceased for n short time, and Instructions
point to the fact that the appeal to Governor
Church for countenance and aid, has met an
exceedingly cool reception. The situation at
present is simply this; The fifty armed men
who went to assist the sheriff in collecting
taxes from the half breeds have returned
without the taxes or the property. Their plan
TO carry away stock for payment was
illustrated by the belligerant attitude of the
governor. The half-breeds are gathered in
squads in the mountains and breathe def
ance. Scarcely less determined are the in
habitants of st, John and the county ofic-
ials. The present truce will last a few days
only, aud then the sheriff is determined to
push the collection of taxes at any cost.
Bloodshed will be prevented only by the
most careful action.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
The Tariff Hiils.

WAsnINGTON, Feb, 16.-The ways and
means committee had a short meeting this
morning. The Mcmillan tariff bill, which
was presented to the committee yesterday,
was finally considered and ordered reported
to the house. According to the committees
estimates of the bill it would, if enacted into
law, reduce the revenues 81, 00O, 900. 1t is
closely patterned after the Mills bill. 1t
omits the chemical and iron schedules, ex-
cepting pig iron, rails and tin plate. Other
changes are in dates and other unImportant
details. When this was disposed of the com
mittee, with a view to having at hand Il bill
to meet the immediate emergencies in the
matter of excessive revenue, authorized a
favorable report upon the original bill pre-
pared by Representative Breckenridge, of
Virginia, which proposed to put tin plate and
wool on the free list aud to reduce the inter
nal revenue rs proposed in the Mills bill.
The bill also includes the WOODEN and worsted
cloth sections of the Mills pill. This meas
ure, it is estimated, would reduce the rev.
enues about $40, 900, 600.
The committee wound up its meeting by
directing favorable reports on some private
relief bills and on the Rich bill, amending
the status SO as to include the Rainly lake
and Lake of the Woods forest owners, of
Minnesota, in the privileges now accorded
those of the st. CroiX river, Maine, of free
importation of their timber sawed IN Canada.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-02-17
SCORING AN EX.REBEL.
An Omaha Man Pays His Respects
TO Commissioning THOMPSON.

WAsnINGToN, Feb. l6.-[Special Telegram
to Tue EE.I-General John b. Dennis, of
Omaha, who was one of the staf officers Of
General Hawley, of Connecticut, now a
United States senator, has written a letter
here which bitterly opposes the confirmation
of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Thompson to be a civil service commissioner
General Dennis said he was in command
of the troops which held the state house
at Columbia, S. G. at the time the
confcdcrates, commanded by Thompson,
made Il savage attack upon the federal
troops. He rccitcs ~Thompson's history dur
ing the war, and closes his letter by saying;
al was compelled to leave the south at u
great sacrifice of property on account Of the
likes of him. A rebel of the meancst type
to pass upon the qualifications of Union sol
dicrs for effect 1t makes me almost feel
that | would have been better of a rebel"