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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
Tn MemOriam.

Brethren, the solemn notes that be- token the dissolution of this earthly tabernacle have again alarmed our out CT door and another spirit has been summoned to the land where our fath- CTS have gone before us.
 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens
 and Brethren of Gala Creek lodge,
 No. 333, A. F. and A. Nj.
 We,your committee who were appoint ed to draft resolutions commemorative of the life and character of our depart ed Brother, Laban Barefield report as follows:
 WHEREAS, It hath pleased Almighty God to call from the trials of this life to the rest beyond, our beloved Brother his fathers home on the Sth day of Jan uary, 1889 of typhoid pneumonia in the in the 2Sth year of his age, and
 WHEREAS, Our brother was young Mason and during the short period of his Masonic life lived in the faithful discharge of the duties that he owed to the craft and our ancient and hono-- able institution. Therefore be it
 RESOLVED, Iss. That in the death of our beloved brother we are forcibly re- mlnued or the uncertainty or life and the certainty of death and the vanity of all earthly pursuits which should teach us at all times to respond to the sum- mons to attend the Grand Lodge above to render an account of our steward ship, as we humbly trust our brother was.
 RESOLVED 2nd. That we tender to the bereaycd family of our deceased broth CT our heartfelt sympathy and condol- ence In this their great afiliction.
 RESOLVED, Sd. That as token of our respect for the memory of the de- ceased we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 RESOLVED, 4th. That these resolutions be spread upon the records of our lodge, that duly attested copy thereof be for warded to the family of the deceased and that they be published in the Rus sellville DEMOCRAT and Pope County Mail.
 Brother, rest from sin and sorrow,
 Death Is o'er and life is won;
 On thy slumber dawns no morrow,
 Rest, thine earthly race is run.
 c. R. HASxnT, Com.
 J. c. HARRISON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

18th. Col. Clayton was then at Plummervllle. Coblentz stepped of on the depot at that place. and had a
 few words with him, telling him of what agreement had been made.
 The agreement. of the Republican leaders here vas communicated to Wells and others at Morrilton an hour later. It was unsatisfactory in- asmuch as the reward had not been withdrawn. Whether a conference followed and what conclusion was reached cannot be stated. That day about sundown man left Morrilton riding a clay bank horse and went in the direction Of Plummerville. Two miles and half north of Hummer vile the same man was seen and re cognized by two persons, and with him there was another man who was aiso recognized. What their pur pose was and where they went re mains to be seen. Their names are known and the Democrat promises to publish them this week.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

"The flowers that bloom in the Spring time, tra la," "Found him sick in the bed with chills, pooh ball." But Cheatham's Chill Tonic got him up on his feetlets," "And he now daily sings, while walk ing the streetlcts," "It undoubtedly cured his shakes, ha, ha!'
 J. NJ .Harkey & Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
White Caps Warned.
IDardanelle Post.

In his charge to tue grand jury last Monday Judge Cunningham us ed some strong language in referring to the appearance of White Capism in this community. But the language was not any stronger than the occa slon demanded. These outlaws and nocturnal asssassins meet their just dues only when they are strung up by the neck. Yell county cannot and will not tolerate this species of outlawry. It has already made it's appearance, but we trust the present grand jury will be able to meet it and stamp it out in its incipient stage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOP
 MENTS.

The Clew that May Lead to tht Discovery of ClaytOn's Assas- sins.
 Little Rock Democrat: More facts have recently come to light in the Clayton tragedy, facts which form , chain of evidence and may lead to the discovery of the assassin. There IS information in the hands of per sons here which cannot be given to the public yet. but within 8 few hours the circumstances which ren. der the suppression of that inform ation necessary in the interest of jus. tice will be removed and the facts given.
 It has developed within the past thirty-six hours that previous to Clayton's assassination negotiations had been going on for a compromise The overtures were made by certain parties, through ex Sheriff Coblentz to Col. John M. Clayton. Clayt ton referred the matter to Judge John Mcclure and other friends in this city, and for that purpose Coblentz came down on the 26th of January bearing the following letter: PLUNMERviLLE, ARK, Jan. 26. To John Mcclure:
 Our friends at Morrilton say that the judges of election here will testify as to the true vote of this tHoward) township if the prosecutions are withdrawn. and l think our folks would like it to be done. They tell me that is, our friendI do-that they will testify to about 5OC majority.
 Coblentz goes down to-day and will hand you thls and explain matters more fully than l can explain them. l have seen Hobbs, but have had no confiden. tial talk with him yet. You must be the judge as to what is best to be done and act accordingly.
 JOHN Nj. CLAYTON. Alter consideration, it was agreed to withdraw the prosecutions against the five men arrested for disturbing the election in Plummerville, provid ed the judges would testify to the real vote cast, but the parties have refused to withdraw the reward oi $I, ,00O for the ballot box thieves.
 Mir. Coblentz, who was acting fol psrties in Morrllton, is we'll known Republican, and Democrat reporter was informed by Judge Mcclure this morning that one of tho men who had authorized Coblentz to effect this compromise was a Mir. Wells, . mer- chant of Morrilton. The names o the other men were withheld for cer tain reasons. After Coblentz effect cd an agreement in this city that ths aforementioned prosecutions were te
 be dismissed, provided the judges
 would testify as to the vote in How
 ard township. which he said would stand Breckinridge, s5, Clayton, 6l2 and a total of 697, he went home lleavlng here on the morning of th'
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
Guardiau's Land Sale.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the order of the Pope probate court made on the 23d day of January, 1889. will, as guardian of Lou Williamson, on Saturday, the 23d day of Feb'y 1889, at the courthouse door in the town of Russellville, in Pope county, Arkansas, during the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, offer for sale to tbe high est and best bidder, on credit until the 1st day of October, 1889, the follow ing described lands belonging to said Lou Williamson, to-wit: The fraction al west half CD of the southwest quar- ter, (14) Section sixteen, (l6) in Town ship six, (6) north of Range nineteen, (l9) west, containing about 46 30-100 acres, lying on the north bank of the Arkansas river, in Pope county, Arkan- sas. Notes to be given by the purchas- CT with approved security and a lien to be retained on the land to secure the payment of the same. No bid will be received for less than two-thirds (24) of the appraised value of the land.
 A. W. MATHEWS,
 Guardian of Lou Williamson.
 DAN B. GRANGER, Atty for Guardian.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

In the senate on the l4th senate bill l02 changing the time for assess ors to take the oath of office to the date of entering upon their duties passed unanimously. Senate bill l03 changing time for sheriffs to make their bond passed unanimous ly. It gives them two months longer than present law. Senate bill 45 amending Mansfeld's digest so as te exempt mortgages from the 50 cents tax provided therein and make it 15 cents passed, yeas I6, nays |. Senate bill P provoked lively dls cussion lasting two hours. It was finally defeated yeas 10. nays l5. The bill relates to mortgages, and purports to be medium between the old statute, which made the nov. ing of mortgaged property felony without any qualification, and late. statute, which makes tue offense a misdsmeanor. The bill proposes to make the offense a felony when the evidence shows the property to have been feloniously removed or other wise disposed of, with intent to cheat or defraud.
 In the House Mir. Bradford called up house bill No. ?, amending the road law so as to require men sub ject to road duty to work not more than five days in the year or two days at time and allowing the levy of road tax not exceeding , miles in cases where the work provided for does not keep the roads in good con dition. The bill was read the third time and passed 65 to 20, Mir. Sibley in the affirmative.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

We publish the above at the request of Senator Cazort. His explanations are sincere and we'll meant. The rate of 20 cents per mile has been paid since the adoption of the present constitution i, but in our opinion 1t is too high, unjust and should be reduced. The members from the outlying counties have de- cidsd advantage over those living near the capital in that they receive from $75 to $l0O moro than their fellows, ,and that too after deducting the mileage paid and deducting six dollars per day for time con sumed In travelling. The actual expense incurred and same rate per day as is paid legislators at the capital for actual time consumed in gO- ing to and from their labors is all that could reasonably be asked. The delica- cy that is felt about reducing the mile- age for succeeding legislatures Is natu- ral, but if retrenchment is needed in this direction it seems the present body ought to be glad to avail them selves of an opportunity to provide for it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I will be at the several voting precincts of Pope county, Arkansas, for the purpose of collecting the taxes for the year 1888 on the req, and personal property and the per capita tax for said county, at the following times and places to-wlt: Dover Tp. .Mon., Tues. Wed and Thur. Feb. 25, 26, 27 and 2S.
 Illinois Tp. from Monday, March 4th, till Wednesday April 10th, 1889.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of December, 1888. J. k. YoUNG,
 Collector Pope county, Ark.
 N. B.--Those who do not know the number of their lands please bring heir last tax receipt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
STATE OF ARkAssAs. SENATE CHAMBER

STATE OF ARKANSAS. SENATE CHAMBER.
 LITTLE RocK, ARK, Feby. 18th, 1889
 Editor PopeCounty Mail. Atkins, Ark.
 SIR-In your issue of February 18th read an article entitled" ed"AnExplanation in Order," in which you condemn a substitute that offered for an amend uient to bill which substitute erased from the bill ten cents as mileage for members of the General Assembly and inserted twenty cents.
 The article states, eve are not oppos- ed to paying our public servants liber- ally, but In the name of the taxpayers of Arkansas, we do oppose their get ting their hands elbow deep into the state treasury. We hope we do not un- derstand this matter correctly. but if ws do the bill should be killed in the House."
 We are glad to know that the papers of our district are taking notice of our official acts and we invite fair criticism of tho same but 1t Is evident that your misunderstanding of the bill that was before the senate, and your misconcep- tion of the law as 1t now is led you into an error which did me an injustice. The adoption of my substitute if the bill become a law will not enable any member of this or succeeding legisla- lures to put his hands any deeper in the state treasury or increase his mils- age and per diem cent above what they are now. Had my substitute been rejected no member of the present as- ssmbly would have received one cent less, but had the bill passed without the substitute it would have compelled those whom the people elect to succeed us to accept half the mileage which has been taken by this and every other legisla- ture which has assembled since the adoption of the present constitution. Hence the in timation that offered this substitute in order to get money thst did not earn is very unjust. In short, the only effect Of my substitute was to allow the mileage to remain as it now Is.
 Whether or not the mileage should | Do reduced is a question that admits of debate So does the question whether . sheriff should be allowed ten cents per | mile when he often pays but three, but l 1t is foreign to my purpose to discuss this at present. If 1t be better policy | to allow only the actual fare paid out, | there should be some provision to pay | for the days necessarily lost in going | to and returning from the assembly, l otherwise tho member from Searcy or Pope would bs at quite . disadvantage as compared to the member of Pulaski, and for this the bill did not provide.
 Trusting this 'explanation" will be satisfactory to yourself and the people of my district generally, and that you will kindly publish It. am
 Yours Very Obediently,
 G. T. CAzoRT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
COmmIsSiOneI.,s Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by the authority and directions contained in sundry decretal orders of the Pulaski Cbancery Court rendered in certain causes therein pending upon part of the State of Arkansas against the several tracts of land therein named to recover the unpaid purchase money due thereon the undersigned as Commissioner of said court will on tho 30th day of March 1889 at the front door of the Clerks of flee on the Pulaski Chancery Court, in the east wing of the State House in the City of Little Rock, Ark, proceed to sell at public outery to the highest bid- der, on credit of three months, purchas- CT being required to execute note with approved security and retaining lien on property sold to secure payment ofpur- chase money, at no less than $l.25 per acre and costs of suit, the following lands, to-wit:
 The North East Quarter of the South West Quarter Of Section Twelve in Township Eight (s) North Range Twelyel2l West, containing Forty (40) acres of Saline Lands, in Pope County Arkansas. J. W. Galloway,
 Feb. l2, 1889. Commissioners.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
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All persons indebted to the under signed that have not been in and made satisfactory settlements will please come in within the next ten days and make settlements, or they will dnd their notes and accounts in the hands of an attorney for collection, and they will have to settle with him.
 Your prompt attention will oblige
 Jan. 3l, 'S9. J. L. SHINE.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
From Senator Cazort.

STATE or ARKANSAS. SENATE CHAMBER LITTLE RocK. ARK, Feby. 18th, 1889 Editor Russellyills DEMOCRAT, Rus. sellville. Ark.
 SIR-In the last issue Of the Atkins Mail I find an editorial which may prove misleading to those who do not understand the law as 1t now is, or the nature of the bill 10 which I offered an amendment. to-day forward to the Mail my reply, which it will doubt less promptly publish. Still presuming that some of your readers may have seen the editorial above referred to, who may fail to read the next i sue of the Mail, take the liberty of forward ing you a copy of my reply, which if you will publish in your valuable pa- per, will be under many obligations.
 Yours Very Obediently,
 G. T. CAzoRT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

In the Senate on the 10th house bills were passed prohibiting the sale of liquor within five miles of Tucker, man, Jackson county, and of Gallo
 way College, Searcy, White county. .... House bill 173 to exempt the town of Monticello, Drew county from the operation of the three mile law and to set aside the order of the county judge in refusing to issue Ii cense was defeated by the decisive vote of 23 to 3. Senate resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to attend the convention at Kansas City called to oppose the "beef combine" in the west, was de
 feated by close vote. Senate bill 8 providing for penalty of not less than $l0 nor more than $l00 for any failure on the part of telegraph company to deliver immediately any message received failed to pass, yeas l2, nays l5, Senator Cazort in the af
 firmative.. .. Adjourned to Monday.
 In the house Mir. Coffin introduced resolution providing that the oil be called on Monday of each week after order 8, for the introduction of new bills. MT. Sibley moved to amend by requiring the roll to be called through. Adopted. Senate bill "A to amend Sec. of an act of 1885 to forfeit railroad charters, was read the third time. The purpose of the bill is to revive the charters of companies proposing to build rail road bridge across the Mississippi river. The bill passed TT to l.. Senate bill 90 providing for the in. speotIon of coal oil by cities and towns passed, 69 to s. House bill 2G for the better regulation of insurance was taken up and passed. The bill provides that fire insurance policy
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

in case of total loss by fire of prop. erty insured shall be held and con sidered to be liquidated demand against the company for the full amount of such policy, provided that the provisions of this article shall not apply to personal property Adjourned to Monday morning.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
ARK KANSAS LEGISLATURE.

In the senate on the 18th hous, bill B passed by unanimous vote This bill enlarges the powers of cit ies of the first class Tn making loca improvements. :. . House bill I6t passed by unanimous vote. It pro yides for the payment of county clerks for making out original tax books for 1887. :. ;. House concurrent resolution No. l2 was taken up This IS the resolution calling on the governor to furnish list of the stands of arms sent out to the var ious counties, to whom sent and al whose request. The resolution was rejected, yeas 6, nays Is.
 In the house the committee on cir cult and justices courts returned house bill No. TIA with the recon mendation that it do not pass. A substitute for the bill was reported. The bill proposes to create the Eff teenth judicial district, out of the Twelfth and Fifth districts. the dis- tricts to be as follows: Fifth: Con. way, Johnson. Pope and Yell coun- ties; Twelfth district: Sebastian and Scott counties; Fifteenth district, Logan, Crawford and Franklin coun, ties. The bill was read the first and secoad times and made special order for next Monday at ? o'clock. -.
 Mir. Sibley called up house bill No. 49, to change the lines between Con. way and Perry counties, and moved to strike out that portion of it which referred to Pope county, as suap judgment had been taken on the peo- pie of that county by presenting the bill without notifying them as pro- vided by law.
 MT. Sellers held that no advantage had been taken and asserted that due notice had been given by publ: cation of the intention to have the line changed. Perry county had been deprived of the portions that the bill proposed to give It.
 Mir. Kilgore thought the people should go back and give legal notice of what they wanted to do.
 Mir. Martin was opposed to the passage of the bill because it would cut hIs county all to pieces and leave it in 8 bad fix.
 Mir. Hill sad the people of his county knew nothing about the bill, and as 1t proposed to take away a portion of his county, he objected.
 Mir. Venable said the people of Conway county were opposed to the changes proposed by the bill, as it wanted to add all that part of Conway county south of the river to Perry county.
 Mir. Sellers moved to amend by striking out that portion of the bill referring to Pope and Van Buren counties Adopted.
 Mir. Kilgore moved to pospton the bill indefnitly. Carried.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

The Violin is the King of All In-
 struments.
 LOUIS URBAN gives lessons on the Violin and takes pupils from 10 to 30 years of age. But two months required to obtain complete mastery over the in- strument. Apply fer further particu- lara to this office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

conduct. Senate bill 230. To re- peal act 80, of 1887, forbidding for eign corporations dolng business in the state, was read the third time, and passed, yeas 77, nays '.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

If your digestion is out of whack. II you need strengthener or aa appstiz. CT, try Cheatham's Chill Tonic. twill bring you out Of the kinks.
 J. M. Harkey & Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

"Hunt's Cure" guaranteed to cure Itch, Ringworm, Tetter, Eczema and all forms of skin diseases.
 J. Nj. Harkev 4 Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

In the Senate on the 18th house bill for the relief of w. H. Pearson, treasurer of Logan county was pass ed, yeas 28, nays 3.
 NEW BILLS INTRODUCED. By Senator Sumpter-To prevent sale of lottery tickets.
 By Senator Clarke, by request-To provide for tax on persons engaged in mercantile pursuits.
 By Senator Thompson-To prevent mopopolies.
 By Senator Thompson-To sup press bribery and intimidation at elections and for other purposes. By Senator Dunaway-To prohibit railroads, express or transportation companies from carrying liquors in- to any county where the sale of same is prohibited hy law.
 By Senator Williams, by request To regulate manufacture of spirits.
 In the House, house bill 204 to regulate the sale of fertilizers was passed. The bill provides that all fertilizers to be sold in the state at $l0 or more per ton shall be analysed by the superintendent of the agricul tural department of the Arkansas Ia. dustrial University, who shall give his certificate Of analysis. No fer tilizers not analysed shall be allowed to be sold. It is to protect the farm CTS from the purchase ofspuriQus ar ticles. House bill 34 regulating the circulation of petitions was read third time and passed. The bill re- quIres that before any petition for public measures shall be circulated, notice of the intention to do so shall have been given ten days before such tune. House blll to enconr. age good behavior On the part of con. victs, passed, yeas S2, nays 1. The bill provides that for good conduct there shall be one month commuta. tion for the first year, two months for the second year, three months for the third year and for each sue. ceeding year three months to the tenth year. after which time it shall be six months for each year oi good
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

Cheatham's Chill Tonic contains neither Quinine, Cinchonidia, Arsenic, Strychnine or Mercury. aud does not produce buzzing in ears or deafness. Cure guaranteed.
 J. M. Harkey c Bro.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21

Are You Going to Washington?
 If so take the popular Iron Mountain Route, via St. Louis or Memphis. On March lst, 1889 this line willsell round trip tickets from all coupon ticket offic- es at one frst-class limited fare. mar 1
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
Oats and Hay.

The undersigned has for sale at bis farm one mile east of Russellviile, 400 bushels of seed oats and four CT five tons of good hay. J. M. HARKEr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-21
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Palestine Commandery No, ', K. T.. mssti first Monday night on or after full moon. r V. Whittiesey, E. C.; W. J. Reynolds. Re- cerder.
 Russellville Chapter No. 7s. R. A. N.. meets third Saturday night, J. W. Russell, H. F. w. J. Reynolds, Secretary.
 Russell vile Lodge No. fT4. r. q A. N., meets first Saturday night. W. B. Mcdonald. W. NJ; E. F. lobe. Secretary.
 Geo. A. Dannelly Chapter No. Sa, Q. E. S., meets first Monday night. Mrs. Sallis Key holds, W. M.; ". M. Pesler, Secretary.
 Banner Lodge No. 1853, K. of H., meets hrst and third Friday nights. c. c. Lukcr, Dicta- tor; J. D. Williams, Reporter.
 Ashby Lodge No. 536, K d l.. of H., meets second and fourth Friday nights. E. r. lobe. Protector; Dr. R. M. Drummond, Recorder.
 Russeilville Lodge No. l. l. o. G. T., m mssts Thursday night, Arthur Erwin, c. T.; Emnst Davis, Secretary.
 E. Nj. Stanton Post No. 6s. c. A. R., ,me ests sv- cry second and fourth Saturday at 1 o'clock p. m. at their hall on Main street. Visiting com rades in good standing are cordially invited. J. NJ. Haney. Post Commander. J. H. Batten. field. Adjutant.