The Russellville Democrat., 1890-10-16

Since hearing the speech of the eloquent and logical Mills a number o1 union labor men have renounced theil allegiance to that party and returned to their first love-democracy. And not few republicans have had ths scales fall from their eyes and will support Mir. BreckinrIdgc instead o the nondescript Langley.
 THE EYES-There are four defects of the eyes, namely: Hypermetropla (far-sight), Myopia, (near sight), Byo- | pia, Gold sight), simple or compound Astigmatism, all of which ought to be corrected by the use of glasses. H. c, | Wilkey, by the use of Johnson's Eye Meter guarantees fit to any of the above defects. or money refunded. | -Our esteemed friend Capt. J. R. H Scott is celebrating his 77th natal an, niversary to-day. We congratulate him and wish many returns of the occasion.
 | The Mum social last Saturday eve- ming was very highly enjoyed by all present. The Hebrew instrument, of fered as prize for the best progressive speller, was captured by Mir. J. H. Gan- ner. He is learning to perform on 1t with remarkable success and may be expected to favor the next entertain ment of the Y. F. $. c. E. with some choice selections.
 Neat, new and hobby footwear at l Jacobson's.
 Among our many callers Tuesday was Dr. W. F. Toombs, of Morrilton, who is candidate for sergeant-at- arms of the next honse of representatives. The Doctor is an ex-Confederate sol dier, lost an arm in the cause he espoused, Is a polished gentleman, a staunch democrat, and would fill the office to which he aspires with great credit.
 | To enumerate the list of bargains or quote prices would require too much space and time. all you need to do to convince yourself is to come and look over our stock and prices and then use your own sweet will as to whether you will buy or not. Jacobson. Uncle Billy Dacus, the well known butcher, has re-established himself in business and opened meat market on Jefferson street, ,one door south of Perry l &5 Son. He desires 1t stated and under stood that his shop has no connection with any other shop in town and no one save himself is interested in It. He solicits the patronage of his old customers and as many new ones as possible.
 tl..0 lac. x.tss T uN IT Shinn's store are exhibited a number of paintings Illustrating the progress of the art class of Mrs. Bessie Shinn, covering series of fourteen lessons. The work demonstrates the extraordi- nary ability of Mrs. Shinn as teacher and the wonderful talent and aptitude of her pupils. The class is composed of the following person: Mrs. Ed Ber- nsrd, Mrs. Tom Davis, Mrs. Desha Williams, Miss Laura Marley and Miss Ethie Deshong.
 The operation of the Mckinley tar if bill has opened the eyes and con- verted to the doctrine of tariff reform Mir. Henry Steuckel, our merchant tailor. He has had ocular demonstra- tiOn of the burdens imposed on the peo- ple by the robber tariff since the new law has gone into effect, as well as the advantage it gives the wealthy dealer in his line over the poorer or depend ent one, therefore he comes out boldly against the party that Is responsible for the system. There was no more appreciative listener to Mir. Mills dis cussion on this subject than Mir. Steuckel.
 Important to country store keepers have had your requirements in view when purchasing my stock In New York thls season and am satisfied can make you prices that shall success fully compete with Fit. Smith and Little Rock, I have the stock and invite you to call and see if cannot save you freight charges and the expense of g trip to market. To merchants who are cash buyers will offer inducements such as you have never heard of before. Irvine. The proof of the pudding Is in the eating thereof. Jacobson.
 We are pain0d to announce the death of Mir. Hugh l.. Hamilton. The sad event occurred at the residence oi his daughter. Mrs. Ward, in Logan county, week before last. His death was due to congestive chills. Of which he had three, superinduced by expos. ure in the journey during the rainy weather which prevailed at the time. He was taken sick soon after arriving at his daughters and died as above stat ed. Mir. Hamilton was a brother o Messrs. Thomas and Oliver Hamilton o this county, his home being at Cagles vile. He was an estimable gentleman and leaves hosts of friends to mourn his death.
 We made an assertion In these columns last week that our stock o . clothing was four times as large as any other one house in Russellvills. Some of our fellow merchants take exceptions to this, but the fsct stlll remains tha we know what we are talking abou and when we make a statement for tn, public you can rest assured it is the plain unvarnished truth, but If you ar, skeptieal and desire ocular evidence W, will be pleased to show you the largest most completely assorted and lowes priced stock of clothing in old Pope, tt prove what we say. Jacobson. The gallant, gifted and invincibl' Clifton K. Breckinridge was accorded [
 warm welcome from scores of apprecia tive friends and supporters on the oc casion of his brief visit last Thursday He closed his canvass of this county al Dover Wednesday night where hii , speech was one of the happiest of hii life thrilling his audience of 600 as they had never been thrilled before. Yield ing to urgent solicitation he made | brief speech from the depot platform C good sized audience In which wer, several ladies. Though necessarily short 1t was ringing speech bristllnl
 with points which ought to be laid tt
 the heart of every one who wishes tho