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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
THE DUTY OF ASSESSORS.
The Act in Relation Thereto Re- gently Passed hy ..s.5 General
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An act amendatory of an act ap- proved March 28, 1887, to amend Sec. 29 of the revenuelaws of the State, introduced by Mir. Coffman of Pulaski, provides: The. tae Assess or shall before the second Monday Tn May annually, post in three or more public places in each township of his County, written or printed notices, that he at day therein named, will attend at the usual voting place in the township and for ten days deslg mated in the posted notices at the county site the ten days to come af ter the Assessor has visited each township in his county for the pur pose of taking list of the real and personal property of each citizen of the township, and the per capita tax such as are liable to pay the same, and the Assessor shall remain at each voting place at least one day, where the voting population is less than seventy five and two days where it is seventy. five and not more than 125, and three days where the population is more than l25 and the assessor ou application shall furnish each tax payer printed blank on which to list his property subject to taxation.
 Sec. 5669 of Mansfeld's Digest is amended as follows: If any person shall refuse of neglect to attend in pursuance of said posted notice at the voting place of hls township or at the county site, or shall fail to make out and deliver to the Assessor statement of personal property, moneys, credits, investments In bonds, stocks, joint stock companies or otherwise, or shall refuse to neg lect to take and subscribe the oath or obligation as to the truth of such statements which he is requested to verify, and of the value of personal property subject to taxation, and the Assessor shall, from the hest inform ation he can procure, obtain the-list Of the property subject to taxation belonging to the delinquents Tn the county, and thereupon visit the de- linquents at their places of residence and require oi them list of real and personal property subject to taxation and If such delinquent cannot be found or shall refuse to furnish the list or give the desired information, he shall proceed to examine on oath all persons whom he may suppose to have knowledge of such taxable property, and shall list and value the same from the best of information obtainable. The act to take effect and be in force from and after it's passage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Ofliee at Dardanelle. Ark, Feb B. 1889.
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof m support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register S Receiver at Dardanelle, Ark, oa Aprii 18th. 1889. viz:
 James Kelley. H'd entry No. 1887 for the Range 20, ".
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
 Jas. I. Albright, Frederick GrifTe, J W Tuck CT, James Tucker, all of Russellville, Ark.
 Any person who desires to prosest 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 giv- en an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witness es Of said claimant, and to offer evidence in robuttai Of that submitted by claimant. apr Il R. E. WILSON. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
- ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.

In the senate on the 9th much of the morning was taken up discussing house bill 43, a railroad measure. In the afternoon the house bill creating the 10th Judicial district out of Logan, Franklin and Crawford passed Is to II, Senator Cazort in the negative. . A bill from the house ceding to the United States government exclusive jurisdiction over site for government building at Texarkana passed unanimously. House bill for the relief of Ed mon Sanderson, who erroniously paid $500 into the treasury, passed 23 to B.. Several new bills were introduced.
 In the House senate bill for the relief of Lotus Vogel of Van Buren passed 67 to l.. By vote of 45 to 29 the house sustained Gov. Eagles veto of the resolution allow ing Norwood to withdraw his peti tlen to contest. .. Senate bill pro hibiting the sale of liquor within five miles of Morrilton passed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
sherif's Proclamation.

Notice is hereby given that, by virtue of proclamation issued, and to me di- rected by the governor of the State of Arkansas, there will be special elee- tion held at the several voting precincts in Pope county on the 3d day of April lsS9, for the purpose of eleeting one Associate Justice oi the Supreme court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. w. Smith, also for the election of two additional associate justices of the Supreme court in accordance with an. actoi the General Assembly of the State Of Arkansas, approved February 20, 1880.
 Given under my hand this l1th day or March 1883. J. R. You've,
 Sheriff Pope Co.,, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

FoR the special information of the editor of the Russellville DEMOCRAT The Gazette will state that the Coal Hill letters were written by the man whose name is appended to them; that he wrote them without ald, con sultation or advice. and that they are not the first articles on humane subiects which have been written by him and published in this State. Neither the editor of the Washington Press nor anyone else will confront the author of them with statement to the contrary Little Rock Gazette,
 Now, if the Gazette will state with equal cleArness that John Mcclure never wrote line for the Gazette about the time those Coal Hill let ters were written eriticising demo- cratic officials it will correct false impression and set the matter at rest.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
THE NEW HOMESTEAD LAW.
Enacted in the Last House of the Last Congress Public Lands
 Withdrawn.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Con gress assembled, Section l. That from and after the passage of this act no public lands of the United States, except those in the State of Missouri shall be subject to private entry.
 Section ?. That any person that has not heretofore perfected title to a tract of land of which he has made entry under the homestead law, may make homestead entry of not ex- ceeding one quarter section Of phblc land subject to such entry, such pre- yious filling or entry to the contrary notwithstanding; but this right shall not apply to persons who perfect Ii tie to lands under the pre- emption of homestead lava already initiated: 1: Provided, That all pre- emption set tiers on the public lands whose claims have been initiated prior to the pas. sage of thie act may change such en tries to homestead entries and pro ceed to perfect thei. titles to their respective claims under the home stead law, notwithstanding they may have heretofore had the benefit of such law, but such settlers who per. feet title to such claims under the homestead law shall not thereafter be entitled to enter other lauds un der the pre- emption or homestead laws of the United States.
 Sec, 3, That whnever it shall be made to appear to the register and receiver of any pubic land office, un- der such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe, that any settler ppop tue public domain under existing law is unable by req son of total or partial destruction of crops, sickness or other unayoid able casualty, to sepnre 2 support for himself, herself or those depend ebt upon him or her upon the lands settled upon, then such register and receiver may grant to such settler a leave of absence from the claim upon which he or she has filled for per iod net exceeding one year at any one time, and any such settler so granted leave of absence shall forfeit no rights by reason of such absence; Provided, that the tune of such act ual absence shall not be deducted from the actual residence required by law.
 Sec. 4. That the price of all see tions and parts ci sections of the pub he lands within the limits of the DOT
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

THE Saturday St. Louis Republic has been permanently enlarged to eighteen pages, afording space for as much reading matter as in the Sunday issue, and new features of vaned interest will be added to it's attractions. 1t will be the Sunday paper for all that territory that can not be reached on that day by the Sunday paper It is one of the best papers published and deserves lib eral patronage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

TIE charge of Judge Cunningham to the Conway county grand jury created a profound sensation. An extraordinary occasion presented it's elf and the Judge demonstrated his ability to meet the emergency. It was bold and patriotic appeal for the enforcement of the law against crime of whatever name and chsrac ter and meets the hearty approval of law abiding citizens everywhere.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

THE Conway County grand jury adjourned last Saturday without re- turning indictments for the Clayton assassin ation, the Plummerville bal lot-box robbery or the assault on Benjamin. The Little Rock report CTS who claimed to know so much should have appeared before that body and enlightened them. As it is they are in the soup.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

In the senate on the Ilth resol- ution to extend the session to April 3d was voted down. House bill for the better regulation ofinsuranee was passed. Senate bill to amend the stay law was passed. .. Senate bill to regulate proceedings Tn ac tions to quiet titles, passed-yeas 25, nays l.... House bill providing for speedy adjustment of diferenp. es between the State of Arkansas and the general Government, of diff ferences growing opt of a swamp land grant, accr1ing to the State pn. der an act of Congress in 1850. The bIll provides an appropriation Of $4000 to carry out it's purposes. Senator Clarke explained the bill, and showed the history and nature of the defects proposed to be cover ed by the bill, and the necessity for an early adjustment. The bill pass ed, 19 to G.. Senate bill making railroads liable to employees for dam. ages sustained through the negli- gence or carlessness of fellow em- ployes, was passed. z. Senate bill for the protection of fish passed. =. Senate bill to enforce prompt pay ment of wages of railroad employees was passed.
 In the House several new bills were intrpduced, IA house bill was passed creating court of cqm mon pleas in Prairie county. .... House bill giving to guardians the power to rent lands belonging to ml nors passed. e.. NIT. Sellers, having previously given notice, moved to reconsider the vote by which House concurrent resolution No. l5 failed to pass last week. It proposes au amendment to the Constitution su- thorizlng County Judges and nun, icipal corporations to levy an addit- ional tax of mills for internal i'm provements.
 The motion to reconsider prevail ed, tine amendment yas read the third and last time and adopted ayes 50, nays 13. House bill to regulate the sale of native wine was called up and passed-yeas 52, nays 2l... .UndeT suspension of the rules MT. Hilton called up house bill No 23S To reduce the expenses of the General Assembly in contest cases. The bili was referred to the Com mittee on Elections, and reported back adversely. It proposes to res
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
Banard's snow Liniment.

This wonderful remedy Is guaran- teed cure to Neuralgia. It is a positive cure. It will cure Rheu. matism no matter of how long standing. It w,ll cure that dull aching pain in the small of the back. It will cure all Spralns and Bruises. It will instantly take out the fire from scald or burn, and stop all pain. It is the most pene trating liniment in the world It is good for inaammatlpn. It Ia guar anteed to do all claimed for it.
 J. W. Wells, Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landofiice at Dardanelle, Ark, March s, 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 Coun ty Judge or in his absence the County Clerk of Pope county at Russellville, Ark, on ApriA ia. lasS viz:
 INWk,NEZ, Sec. 12 T,ps 19. ".
 He names the following witnesses te prove ms continuous residence upon and ouftiv ation of, ssid land. viz:
 M snider. W Ross, G Linton, John Craig, all of Hector, Ark.
 Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations Of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be giy- on an opportunity at the above -mentioned time and place to cross examine the witnes sos of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that supmitted by claimant. apr IS E. B. WILSON, Register,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

THE next meeting of the Arkan sas State Teachers Association will be held at Pine Bluff on the 18th, goth and 2Ist of June. The pro- gramme will consist of six papers to be read by members of the Associs tion, followed by limited discus sions. Volunteer presentation of subjects, and debate thereon, will be the leading feature of the meeting.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

TIE vexed question of mileage has at last been settled and the able leg islator will be forced to put up with ten cents per mile hereafter instead of twenty cents as heretofore. Ten cents is too much, but it is better for the state than the other by half.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

TIE act of the legislature creating the fifteenth judicial district, com posed of Crawford, Franklin and Lo- gan counties, has been approved by the governor and is now law. An election has been ordered for judge and prosecuting attorney for the new district
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

Two COUNTIES have led of Tn in structions for associate justice Of the supreme court. The first was Dallas and the instructions were for Hughes Duvall and Hemingway; Crawford comes next instructing for Hughes, Hemingway and Sanders.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

THE Governor has signed the Ag ricultural bureau bill. The next thing of importance in connection with it will be the appointment of a commissioner, and, if all reports be true, he has pretty large list of sp' plicants to select from.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

train the officers of the General As sembly from issuing certificates for per diem to contestants unless the case has been decided in their favor. The bill was read third time and passed-yeas 63, nays 4.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

IF true, as asserted, that hereafter Indiana elections will be conducted under the Australian secret ballot system, Dudley's occupation will be forever gone.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
As Welcome as are the Flowers
 Of Spring.

of Spring.
 Equally are the returns Of the 225th Grand Monthly distripution of The Louisiana State Lottery which took place on Tuesday, (aIways Tuesday, February 18th, under the sole supervis- ion of Gen'ls 6. T. Beauregard of La., and Juhal A. Early of Va. No. 25,2l5 drew the first capital prize of 5000, ,000. It was sold in fractional twentieths at s1 each sent to NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans La. Three to London, Paris and American Bank, N't'd.). San Francisco, Cal; one to c. V. Terrell, Decatur, Tex; one 70 E. c. Barthole- new, ritusyille, Pa.; one to Geo. E. Bartlett, Boston, Mass; one to A. E. Peirce, Boston, Mass {; one to Citizens National Bank of Kansas City, Mo-, one to Union Natl Bank of Kansas City, Mo-, one to depositor Canal Bank, New Orleans, La., one to Wm. Babson care of Pressons Express, Bos- ton, Mass; one to depositor Wells, Fargo &-Co's. Bank, San Francisco Cal; one to Anglo Californian Bank, San Francisco, etc., etc. No. 64. l09 drew the second capital prize of $l00,- %; it was also sold in fractional twen- tieths at sl each, one to Christopher Rourk 8431 St., N. w., Washington, D. C., one to Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Bank, San Francisco; one to Frank J.. Knecht, Kankakee, Ills, one to II. D. Mueller. Jr., care American Express Do., Quincy, Ills.i one to Johnson & Walker, Marlin Tex. one to Chas. W. Webster, Hardy, Neb. one to Robt. SchumanD, l44s Ling St., Phila., Pa. {; one to E TT Rohheraon Snrinofial1 Mo-, etc., etc. No. l7,l60 drew the third capital prize of $s0, ,100, also sold in twentieth parts; one to Shaw & Horst, Nayasota, Tex. one to R. L. Malone, Griffin, Ga. one paid to Bank of Commerce, Memphis, Tenn; one to depositor New Orleans National Bank, New Orleans, La one to National Say fngs bank of Washington, D. C., etc., etc. The 22zth grand drawing will take place on Tuesday. April l6th, ls- Sa, full information of which can be had on application to M. A. pauphin, New Orleans, La,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

the duties of his position ss success fully and satisfactorily as they have been met by the official who steps down from the head of the depart ment to day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
Address Registered Letters to NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
 New Orleans La.

REMEMBER. that the payment of all Prizes is GUARANTEED BY POUR MA BANKS of New Orleans, and the Tickets are signed by the President of an In- stitution, whose chartered rights are recogniz- ed in the highest Courts; therefore beware of any immitations or anonymous schemes"
 ONE DOLLAR Is the price of the smallest part or fraction of Ticket ISSUED BY US in any Drawing. Anything in our name offered for less than dollar is swindle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
TIE Gazette asks:

What's the matter with Cunningham for Supreme Judge? He seems to be all right.
 Pope responds to the sentiment with a hearty amen!
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

THOMAS D. Bumgarner of Danville, Yell county, is an applicant for the Receivership of the Dardanelle land office.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

In the Senate on the 9th the bill to enlarge the powers of the court Of common pleas of Phillips county by authorizing it to try divorce cases was passed over the governors veto, IT to 9. |. Senate bill 194 to regu- late elections was taken up and pass ed .. Senate bill prohibiting the ex- portation of fish and game passed IT to To-
 In the House the bill allowing A. H. Garland S2000 for legal services failed to secure the necessary two thirds majority and was defeated. .... House bill creating the office of county superintendent of public in struction and abolishing the office Of county examiner failed to pass.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
rkansaW Testimony.

Gaylord & Hale, druggists, Osceo- la, Ark, Nov. 10, 1886, write:
 "C. c. c. Certain Chill Cure" IS giving better satisfaction than any fever and ague medicine we handle We sell under 2 positive guarantee, and have never had bottle returned and have never heard of single case where It failed to give satisfac- ton.
 Sold by J. NJ. Harkey & Bro mar 2l
 No one can be caught in places he does not visit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

In the senate on the 8th house bill providing for the extension of the charters of several railroads was passed. =. The salary reduction bill came up and provoked two hours discussion. The house amendment reducing the mileage of members of the legislature from 20 cents to 10 cents was finally agreed to, 26 to {. The death of Representative Nolen of Yell county being announced the senate adjourned to Monday morn. ing.
 In the House Senator Crandell's bill relating to the consolidation, purchasing, leasing and operating railroads in thls State and to repeal an act Of 1887, prohibiting foreign corporations from operating railroads in this State, was taken up and pass ed. The house sustained the gov ernor's veto of the bill to give the court of common pleas In Phillips county jurisdiction in divorce cases. Out of respect to Mir. Nolen, whose death was announced the house adjourned to Monday morn ing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

In the Senate on the 7th senate bill to attach part of Logan county to Yell county passed unanimously. Senate bill requiring the board of penitentiary commissioners to ap- point an inspector of convicts at a salary of $500 per year year, passed, 20 to B.. Senate bill fixing the salary of State superintendent of public instruction at $500 and al lowing him not exceeding $500 for travelling expenses, passed by ma iority of one, Senate blll to reg ulate the investment of tte several school funds, passed 20 to L.. Sen ate bill amending the school law passed IA to II. Senator Thomp- sons anti monopoly bill passed l6 to s.
 In the house Mir. Sibley made an unsuccessful effort to have the bill creating the 18th judicial circuit re- turned to the house, Being in the hands of the Governor it was deGId- ed to be out of the reach of the house. .. The Arkansas county legislative contest case was decided in favor of Halliburton, the sitting member.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
Brother in Black.


 Two or three years ago negro boy on my place near Franklin, Ky, was tormented with an apparently incurable disease of Scrofula, which lasted him long time and gave him great trouble, Alter trying many other remedies, at length went to Dr. Morris drug store in this place and bought several bottles of S. S. s. by taking which, and nothing else, be was fully and permanently cured. He is now stout man, and at the time l commenced giving him s. s. 5. the bones were working out of bis arm-could use but one arm, and the doctors said nothing could do him any goodi but l had tired 5. s. 5. and seen it tried, and felt that it would cure him.
 JOHN H. GRANGER. Franklin, Ky, Dec. 13, 1888.
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 was the victim of the worst Ca tarrh that l eyer heard of. l was en- tirely deaf in one ear, and all the in side of my nose, including part of the bone, sloughed of. No treatment benefited me, and physicians said l would never be any better. l took $. $. $ as last resort, and it has entirely cured me. l have been well four years, and To sign of return of the dreadful disease.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING.

At the Academy of MusIc, New Orleans, Tuesday, April
 16, 1889. CAPITAL PRIZE, $3OO.OOO. 100, 900 Tickets at Twenty Dol lars each. Halves $1O; Quar- ters $5; Tenths $2;
 TwentIeths $1.