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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
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EE- Sold By Druggists. price 75c. per
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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
The Public School Commence
m0nt.

m0nt.
Last week closed one OF the most sue
cessful schools ever taught In RUSSELL
vile. The closing exercises were large.
ly attended by the townspeople and
many from the country-peOple who
appreciate good school work. With
our limited time and space we are I'M
able to give as extended report Of the
exercises as we would like and as the
participants deserve. Suffice 1t TO say,
however, that the pupils did excellent
work In each department and grades
giving q high degree Of satisfaction and
pleasure to parents and visitors. and
rejecting great credit upon their faith.
full instructors. Prof. Lee and his ex-
cellsnt corps Of assistants may well
congratulate themselves for the school
and commencement exercises are every
where referred To In the highest praise.
Russellville 10 proud Of her school, and
the efficient and industrious teachers
who compose the present faculty came
In for the lions share OF honors for
making 1t reputation never before at-
tanned.
The scholarahIp medal was awarded
by the Principal to Mr.. J. n. Hughsy.
Each aud every one Of the medals
are beauties and highly priced BY the
fortunate recipients.
Mr.. J. N. Hughcy delivered the val
edictory address In q mastery manner,
acquitting himself handsomely.
Certificates Of Proficiency were award
cd to quite number of pupils Ia the
eighth grade and high school for COM
pieted subjects.
Miss Emma Reeds essay, "Failurss
of Life" was splendid production
and did infinite credit TO the fair
authors head and heart.
| On Friday evening Director Lawrence
Russell on behalf OF the School Board
made an interesting short talk OF en-
couragement and ADVICE to the pupils.
The Calesthenic exercises by Miss
Rowan's pupils were excellent and
highly enjoyed. So was the broom
drill by class of girls from Prof. Ross
department..
The DISCLAIMERS Medal was contested
for Thursday evening by four boys,
Master Calvin Love being the winner.
Judges-Prof. Northup, Prof. Parker
and Mr.. James Potts.
| n mOnk tnc vintUhb At0uh @DAt"o
were Prof, Northup, late Of Nebraska,
Prof. J. u. Parker and Mr.. Thos. L.
Fuller. OF Paris. Ark. and Prof. J. H.
Carmichael. OF Atkins.
4 Miss Dora Fuller and Miss Bculs
Smads In the Recitation contests.
and Masters Charles Munday and
Rufus Higgins In the Defamation con-
tests, were awarded second honors.
The contest for the Recitation Medal
Thursday evening was between class
twelve girls. resulting in favor Of Miss
Lille jacobson. Judges North
up. Prof Parker and Mr.. James Potts,
Friday evening spirited contest fol-
the "Declamsr's Medal by four boys,
and for q "Recitation Medal" by twelve
girls, was participated In. Master Will
Hill was awarded the former and Miss
Lula Mckinney the latter. Judges
Prof. Parker, Prof. Carmichael and
Judge l.. w. Davis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
Thf 9fmofrat.
CALL.

In obedience TO decision OF the democratic
central committee for Pope county, made al
a meeting thereof at Ruseelyille, April s. 1890.
1 hereby call upon the democrats OF Pope
county TO meet in convention in their respect.
I've townships on Saturday, June T. 1880 nc 3
O'Clock, p M, for the purpose Of selecting del
egates TO county convention, which is called
20 meet at Russeiiviile on Saturday. June II,
lSe The townships are requested TO instruct
Tor state officers, and 70 select their own judg
es and send their names TO the county central
committee Townships were also requested to
organize democratic clubs and enroll names OF
democratic residents. II was decided to take
from Griffin and Wilson townships one vote
cach and acd the same to Burnett township,
allowing Burnett township three votes IN the
county convention.
The townships are entitled to the number Of
delegates mentioned below, according 70 the
basis Of represen tation Fixed by the county
cent rat committee, to-wit:
Allen /, Bayliss 1, Burnett 8, Clark 8, Con-
venience 3. Centre 3, Dover s. Freeman 1.
Grinin g. Gum Log {, Gala Greek 4. Gala
Rock 2, Holly Bend 4, Illinois II, Independence
/. jackson 2, Liberty O. Lee 3. Martin o. More
land 1. North Fork I, Sand Spring 1, Valley g.
Wilson T. JAMES M. Harley,
President
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
MARRIED.

At the residence Of Hon. w. L. Sib-
ley, Atkins, Ark, April 80, 1880, by
Rev. E. L. Massey, Mr.. J. r. McClaur.
in Of Jasper county, Miss, and Miss
Lizzie Cole Of Pope county, Ark.
After the marriage the happy couple
boarded the east bound train for their
future home In Mississippi. The beau
tiful bride Is well known here and in
Russellville and carries with her the
best wishes of host Of friends.
Atkins, Ark, May i. x.
At Potts Station, May, l, 1880, by
Rev. n. Oates, Mr.. j. E. Falls and Miss
Amanda ". Wells.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
A CALL.


W. N. OArKs.t
Gentlemen Tho undersigned citizens ct
School District No. II, and patrons OF kusseii-
willie Public School, respectfully ask that yon
permit Us TO place your names ON the ticket
Tor election ~ school directors ct the election
70 be held for two directors. on Saturday. NAY
lsIoNEDl Jsmes Il. Battenneld. J. D. vii.
lisms, H. L. Bryant, w. p. Wsoten. ID. T.
Hughey, r. n. Oates, T. n. Elgiu, q jacob
r. \. Roys, K. d. Love. w. w. Brashear, @. g.
VIM, q. w. Baird, r. n. Drummond. J. L.
Shinn, J. w. Robinson, James H. Shinn, j. W.
Pruitt, r. J. Russsll, Il. r. Tucker, Jno: A. Er-
Granger. w. A. Mckinney, w. Z. Bowen. n.
L. Gardner, G. d. Rowan. j. J. Bullock, X. G.
Brown, Jerry Gerber, James Perry.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
Quitman College.

AT recent meeting Of the students
ana resident members OF the Alumni
Society 1t was determined to have a
REUNION Of the ex-students OF Quitman
College, at Quitman, Ark, June 4, 1880,
Ample provisions will be made for
the free entertainment of all.
All former and present teachers ana
students are cordially invited.
Those who cannot come are request
ed TO write.
Miss LRAMY TEAGUE. V. Pres,
Mise MINNIE GARNER, @. Sec.
Alumni Society.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
ANN oUNcE M ENTs
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.
~ Terms Strictly CASING

TO THE PUBLIC:
Numerous persons having made enqniry
concerning my candidacy for re election TO
the ofliee Of Judge of the Fifth Judicial Cir
cnit, take this method Of saving TO them and
TO the puolic that viii again submit my name
to the nominating convention Of mg party.
j. y. CRAvEFS.
We are authorized to announce w. 8. HAM
Ma candidate for Circuit Judge, subject 70
the action OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce j. G. WAL.
LACE a candidate for Circuit Judge, subject
70 the action of the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
len Davis I'm Ven.

A Rover correspondent writing TO
the Dardanelle Post under date of 18th
ult., says;
"Why rot give this county to Col.
Robt. Toomer for the first and JEFF
Davis for the second choice. Bot'n
gentlemen have made records OF tT ue
democracy, who are democrats that no
democrat should feel any hesibAney
about voting for"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
GUARDIANS Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, as Guardian of the minor
heirs OF b. +. Bayliss, deceased, will
apply to the May. 1890, term OF Pope
Probate court, for an order to sell the
undivided interest OF said heirs In the
following described land: Part of S. r.
N. W., See. "a, Township 8, Range 30
West. SARAH BAYLIss,
Gdn Of b. +. BaylIss' Minor Heirs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

We are authorized to announce GEORGE A.
JAMESON a candidate for Assessor. subject to
the action OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce j. @. FALLS
as q candidate for Assessor, subject TO the ac-
tion OF the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce j. I. SNIP
SON as a candidate for Assessor, subject 10
the action Of the Democratic party.
We are authorized 10 announce w. G. bull
LOCK as . candidate for Assessor. subject to
the action OF the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce WILL r.
TURNER n candidate for Assessor, subject to
the action OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized 10 announce I. b. MOURN
ING candidate for Assessor. subject TO the
action OF the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR pRosFcITTTNG ATToRyEy

We are authorized to announce CHARLES
&. REID as candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
Dey, subject 10 the action of the democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce JEFFER-
SON DAVIS as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, subject 10 the action OF the demo-
cratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized to announce JAMES NJ.
HARKEY a candidate for Senator, TO repre-
sent the fourth senatorial district, composed OF
Pope and johnson counties, in the general
sembly, subject to the action OF the democratic
party,
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
BuckIen's Arnfca saIye.

THE BEST sALYE In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. or no pay required. IL is guaran-
funded. Price rs cents per box. For sale by
j. W. WELLS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

Ono hundred and ninety.three
buildings are now in course OF con-
struction in Little Rock.
II fails. money refunded; Pssssons "Hsd-Aks'.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

There will be meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Russelyille Canning
and Evaporating Company az the court
house in Russellville on Monday, May
20, 1890, 7 80 p. N. TO elect officers for
the ensuing year and transact any
other business deemed necessary.
w. j. WHITE, Ch'n.M
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR SURVEYOR,

We are authorized tsEnnounce w. X. HALE
candidate for Surveyor, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce A. q. DAVIS
a candidate for County Surveyor, subject to
the action OF the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce LAWRENCE
RUSSELL a candidate for Representative for
Pope County in the next general assembly,
subject to the action OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce NJ. II. BUC-
HANAN a candidate for Representative OF
Pope county in the next General Assembly,
subject 70 the action Of the DEMOCRATIC party
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
TONSORIAL
NOTICE FOR pUBLIcATIoN.

Landofice at Darianelie, Ark, Apr. ist, 1890.
Notice ~ hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice OF his intention
TO make final proof In support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Judge OF PopetCounty at Russellville, Ark on
May Sth, 1890, viz:
Shaderick s. Jones. Hid. Entry No, 1858 for
tbs SEX NEz WV, Mex n SEX NWk, Sec.
81, TIP IL. " X 20 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation,
Of, said land, VIZ:
G w Howard, j 8 Summers, David Hull, III
Ross, all OF Freeman, Ark
may WILL A. Y. MAY, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE CLERK.

Eoh toORI MI Il OLEhh.
We are authorized to announce X. b. HO-
GINS candidate for County and Probate
Clerk, subject to the action Of the Demo cratic
party.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE Il.
HOW ARD q candidate fol County Clerk, sub
jsct to the action of the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR COUNTY AND PRORATE JunGE

We are authorized to announce b. A. KUHN
as q candidate for County and Probate Judge,
subject TO the action OF the democratic party.
We are authorized to announce G. W. BER-
RYmAN a candidate for County and Probate
Judge, subject TO the action OF the Democratic
nartY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

FOR CONSTABLE.
We are authorized to announce PED PUcKKrr
q candidate for Constable of Illinois Township
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce ]. NJ LUKER
~ candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JASPER
JOHNSON as o candidate for Sheriff, subject
TO the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN BAR
NARD as o candidate for Sheriff. subject to
the action OF the Democratic party
Ne are authorized to announce JOHN c.
FORREST candidate for Sheriff, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
An Ordinance to Prevent the
Standing or Serving of Jacks
or stations In the Town OF Rus
aAIly1Il0.

sellvIlle.
Re q 0rdotnsd By the Toaoa CosacsI Of the Ia
corporafsd Toson of RusssllpiIls, Ark.
$40. I. From and After the publication OF
this ordinance, Il shall be unlawful for any
person or persons TO stand or serve, or to have
stood or served, 10 mares or jenheys within the
limits Of this town. any Jack or stallion, and
every Jack lot, horse lot or stable kept or
m maintained In this town for the standing or
serving OF any Jack or Stallion to mares or
jenneys Ii hereby declared TO be nuisance, and
Ii shall be unlawful for any person TO keep any
Jack within two hundred yards OF any build
Ing in this town. occupied as residence or
cupants Of such building.
have stood or served. anyJ Ack orstallion TO any
mare or Jenney within the limits Of this town,
or shall keep or maintain, or suner to be kept
or maintained ON his premi SEES in the limits Of
this town. any Jack lot. horse lot or stable for
the standing or serving OF any Jack or stallion
10 any mare or Jenney, or shall keep any JACK
In violation Of this ordinance such person shall
be deemed guilty Of Q misdemsanor, and In
CON viction thereof. shall be nned In any sum
not exceeding 10 for each ohense, and each
separate act OF service and each days main
tainanee OF such Jack lot, horse lot or stable.
or keeping OF J ack shall be deemed sepa-
rate okense-
SEC 8 All ordinances iu conflict with this
ordinance are hereby repealed. and this ordi-
nance shall be In force from and after It's pub
LEGATION.
Attsst: j. w. RUSSELL. Mayor.
B. r. JoBx. Recorder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

FOX CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
We are authorized to announce j T. Bull
LOCK a candidate for Clerk OF the Circuit
Court, subject 10 the action OF the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce JAMES A
EVANS q candidate for Circuit Clerk, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
For Sale.

One COED horse power engine Gall
on Bob Miller at Erwin q Co.'S.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FOR COUNTY TREAsURER.
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce w. NJ.
PEELER candidate for County Treasurer,
subject 10 the action of the Democratic party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
FRESH MEATS or ALL KINDS
ALWAYS ON HAND

want TO buy tat cattle. sheep and hogs.
Also butter, chickens and eggs. Highest mar
ket price paid.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08
we'll DRILLING !
w. s. B0WDEN & SON.
stockholders Meeting.

Wear prepared TO drill wells in Russellyilo
and vicinity Of any depth. Patronage solicit
ed. Call at this ofiee for information.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-05-08

We direct attention to the adver-
tisen aent of Hessrs. Luker, Davis & Co.,
agen is for the sale Of Road Carts, Bug
giles, etc., manufactured BY the well
kno wn firm of Woods & Woods, Mem.
phis, Tenn. These vehicles are IS good
as any in the market, and superior TO
many. If you need anything In this
lline call on Mr.. Tom Davis, at Luker,
Dayis & Co.'s, who will take pleasure
In showing you the advantages, In both
workmanship and price, OF the Woods
vehicles.
To restore, thicken, and give you Q
luxuriant growth of hair, to keep ia
color natural rs in youth, ana 10 re-
move dandruff, use only haiis HAIR
Remover.
in this issue we publish call for
Messrs. James Potts and w. M. Oates
! to become candidates for school direct
or. signed by large number Of the pat
rons of this school district. Mr.. Potts
Ia asked TO take the place OF Mr.. l.. M.
smith, the retiring director, who does
not desire reelection. and Mr.. Oates II
asked TO succeed himself. Both gentle
men are strong school men, enjoy the
confidence and esteem of the public tc
, large degree, and would make valu,
HE members OF the board. 1t ID hoped
they will consent TO run.
jacobson has just opened neat linz
Of mems finely finished. perfect hitting
satteen shirts. They are cool, comfort
' able, won't shrink. won't fade, and on
!. ly cost sI.25 each. Look them over.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

The late J. Crossett. the Independent
American missionary, is described in an
official communication to the state de-
nortment at Washington, in the highest
terms. as devoted to doing good to the
moor; He was known by the Chinese as
the christian Buddha.' He was attached
IA no organization of men. He was
missionary, pure and simple devoted 70
charity rather than proselytism. lie
literally took Christ as his exemplar.
Innkeepers would take no pay from hini'
and were ever glad to entertain him.
at must be said that his wants were
fer He wore the Chinese dress, had
no regular meals, drank only water, ana
lived ON fruit, with little rice or miilet.
He aimed at translating his ideal, Christ
into reality lie found good IN all re
liaions. After long conversation VIII
him one day, told him he was not
Christian. but Buddhist. He answered
fiat there were many good things IL
buddhism. He completely sacrllice'
himself TO the good of the poorest oil TN
moor He acted out his principles to TN
end. He was poor and lived as plalni
as the poorest of his patients. On char
table sub iects he wrote well. The IDEA
70 him ,ras practical. Let this America
l.e enshrined in the annals OF men WIN
, loved their fellow men. Hairs Journ'
of Health
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Autotype machines have Just oeen
served out for the first time 70 some o,
the copying clerks at the Vatican, but
they are only to be used for the roughes'
kind of proof work which mas 10 DC uo''s
IN a hurry The pope dislikes the limo
cation. for he is anxious-and rightly so
mot to break up the admirable school
of penmanship which aourishes at the ,',
Vatican. There is no such writing IN
the world as that which is seen on the
documents sent out by the Curia' All
the copying clerks of the first rank are
priests and monks. and many oil them
real artists in caligraphy They are al
lowed to exercise their fancy in the trac
ing of illuminated capitals and ornament
al rubrics or margins, but there mus
not be a single erasure on page whicl
has to be issued in the pope's name !
misplaced comma causes whole page =
be rewritten. Letter to Glasgow Herald
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Not very long ago the keeper OF the
wild cattle at Chillingham escaped being
injured by them in way which shows
how much may be accomplished by
presence of mind. They were being fed
and he in some way had got between
them and the hills, when, something
having alarmed them, they made one
of the mad rushes in which, like High
land cattle, they often indulge. He gave
himself up for lost, as he was in the open
ground where the two contingents had
TO meet as they came flying round the
paddock. Partly because he was Scots
man, and resolved to die with Ibis face
to the foe" but still more because hi
knew fight to be certain death, he folded
his arms, drew himself up to his full
height, and stood perfectly motionless
He saws himself that he expected to b.
killed, but the cattle. perhaps mistakinI
him in the dusk for a tree stump or
gate post-to which his gaunt fgur
bears no slight resemblance-swerved a
they approached and scampered pas
without touching him. Montreal Star
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

One Of the attractions at a church fair
recently held in this city was lottery
conducted on small scale. Ten per-
cons contributed ten cents each. Each
subscriber drew slip Of paper from
hat The slips were numbered from one
TO ten. The papers were then placed In
another hat. and monkey was allowed
10 nick one out The person who at the
first drawing had obtained the slip select
ed by the monkey was entitled to ninety
cents, ten cents going to the fair FUND
After each drawing by the monkey the
aims were destroyed. One night young
man won over $50 at this little game OF
chance. Nearly every time the monkey
drew the slip this young man was select
ed at the first drawing Those present
marveled at the young mans luck ana
INIT for an accident they never would
have ascribed his winnings to any cause
INIT rood fortune. Every slip OF paper
the Young man drew he rubbed with a
piece Of lump sugar or course the
MONKEYS weakness for sweets led him TO
nick out the sugared slip. The young
man dropped the piece Of sugar while he
was rubbing IL on a slip, and then bis
smart little game was discovered'--Ne"
York Press.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

&c
. 60 along. Ihbpc you ,..~,- Do
coldl
Minnie But didn't. caught Willie.
Time,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

According to a somewhat dubious ira
d;t;on the Greek dramatist, Sophocles
at the age of 90. was accused OF imbe,
cility by his son Jophon He rebutted
the caiumny by reciting before his
judges, the Phratores, the magnificent Ea'n
passage in his tragedy of Gdious Colo,
neus, which describes the arrival OF
Gdipus in the sacred forest of Colonn "a.
Having thus indicated his genius he
retired amid applause In the Seven
teenth century. says Leanne, the Aooe
Cotin. having sold his property in return
for a life annuity, was denounced by ms
relatives as out of his mind In sell de
tense the able invited the commission
ers de lunatico inquirendo to come an'
hear him preach. They went, they lis
tened, and decided in his favor'-Ai' 'h
Year Round
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-06

Asa ruler the shah possesses many ex,
cellent qualities Firm, fairly Just ana
dilicent, he is in his own person the sole
arbiter of Persia's fortunes. All policy
emanates from him. He supervises every
DEPARTMENT with n curiosity thatrequires
to be allayed by periodical gratuities' ana
his attention to affairs of state is constant
and unremitting There is consensus
of opinion in Persia that he is the aDies'
man in the country and the best ruler
that il could produce. Nor will any one
deny him the possession OF patriotism
and of a genuine interest in the welfare
of the nation. He is, however, placed
in a most unfortunate situation by the
rivalry of Great Britain and Russia
while he is further impeded by the IN
trieuers that swarm about the court aho
nerson of the monarch, by tendenc!
natural to humanity and particularly U
a man who has passed the middle OF LIE
to let things abide in his time, and oy
sense of powerlessness against the petrl
fed ideas and prejudices of an orienta
people. Herald.