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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
A Tariff Poem.

He sat in his door at monday, lonely and gloomy and sad, brood. ing over the price Of lis corn crop and figuring how much he had. He had worked from carly sprIngtime, early and late and hard. and he was counting his assets and figuring out his reward. He figured that it tcok two acres to buy his two boys new boots, and ten acres more on top of that to fit them out with new suits. To buy his wife protected dress took 100 bushels more, while five acres wert in solid lump for the carpet on the floor. His taxes and his grocery bill absorbed his crop of oats, while the interest on his farm mortgage took all his fatted shoats. The shingles on his COW shed and the lumber for his barn had eaten up his beef steers and the balance of his corn. So he sat in hIs door at monday, lonely and gloomy and sore, as he figured up his wealth a little less than it was the year be- fore. By gum, they say Pm pro. tected, but 1 know there's something wrong; I've been deceived and gull ed and hoodwinked by this high pro- tection song. They told of rebelli- ous traitors and held up the bloody rag, and l followed along like a pumpkin, and now I am holding the bag. But from this time on I'll in- 7estigate and get to the bottom of facts, and l'll bet $4 to begin with, that the tariff Is a tax.'
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

countants who had been employed by the city school beard with the advice aud consent of tho County Judge, to. make m examination of the overdue Tax Commissioners books and accounts made I report showing a shortage Of little over $12,0 to which amount it was claimed Palaski county was justly entitled.
 Maj. Callaway disputed the report and asked for tune to go over his books, claiming that he could over come the shortage in thoroughly legltimale manner. The ex Com missioner has made tabulated state ment, in which he claims that the balance on the overdue fund for which he is liable is only S365. 40. Maj Galloway is well known through out Arkansas and has a host of friends, all of whom feel confident he will explain the matter to the satisfaction of all. He has asked the court for an immediate hearing.
 The suit filed to day was brought by the State, county and school boards Of this city.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
A Peculiar Case.

Dr. H. c. Edmunds. of Elberton, Ga, writes: "A very peculiar and strange case of blood poison came under my attention short dime ago. A gentlemen came here from Athens, Ga., where he had been bitten on the hand by viclous mule that he was breaking to work. The hand was Tn a horrible condition, and the inham- nation was rapidly extending throughout his entire system. Every knuckle on his hand was an ulcer that was deep and sloughlDg. He stated to me that he had consulted several physicians, and taken their medicines without deriving any ben eft. 1 gave him a course of Swift's Specific (S. s. s. ], and in few days he reported to me marked i'm provement, and in one week from the time he commenced taking s. $. s. the hand was healed up and the poison entirely eradicated from his system. It is my opinion that he would have lost his life had it not been for the health-glving properties contained in Swift's Specific. He frankly admits himself that $. s. s. did the work
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis eases mailed free.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC CO,
 Atlanta, Ga.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

THERE are some vital questions the people will have pressing upon them for solution and demanding their serious consideration during the next National campaign. Prom inent among them are the tariff, the control of corporations, the race problem, the observance of the Sab bath, the rights of labor as opposed to capital, the liquor problem, the civil service question, and the cur rency. He who can solve these mighty problems, or can help toward their solution will be statesman in deed. Upon their peaceful settle ment depends the perpetuity Of the government.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
THE WEEK IN WASHINGTON

In the House the Wyoming bill was passed by party vote. Republicans have put themselves on record as favoring woman suffrage
 Windom's silver bill will go before the House with two reports sttached.
 Negotiations have been resumed by the Cherokee Strip Commission.
 The Montana senatorial contest will be discussed in the Senate this week.
 A hot fight over the unearned land grant question IS probable in the House.
 Wrangling among Republicans over the tariff bill is becoming very serlous.
 The silver subject will be discuss ed at an early day on the floors of both houses.
 Tests of the Vesuyius' dynamite guns have proved the weapons equal to the contract.
 A strong antitrust bill will soon be reported from the Senate Judicl- ary Committee.
 The Senate committee has begun an inquiry into the Springfield, Mo, public building job.
 In the House the Worlds Fair was postponed to 1893 and the Chicago bill then passed.
 Secretary Noble has declared in valid the assignment of soldiers ad- ditional homestead entry rights.
 The contests over the succession to Mai. Gen. Crook is animated, but Brig. Gen. Miles will probably win.
 In an Indiana and a Virginia con tested election case reports will be made to the house favoring tue Dem ocrats.
 A bill to improve the harbor at Galveston, Tex, was passed by the Senate approprlating ..$6, 100000, in SIX annual instalments. It IS intimated that Poker Jack" Mcclure may be appointed United States Judge to succeed Judge Cald we'll of Arkansas, promoted.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
SOME important church events are

SOME important church events are announced as follows:
 Southern Baptist Convention, at Fort Worth, Texas, May 9tn.
 Kentucky Methodist Centennial, at Lexington, May 10th.
 Episcopal Diocesan Council, at Versailles in May.
 The Methodist General Conference in St. Lonis, In May.
 The Presby terian General Assem- ply, at Ashville, N. C., May 18th. The Christian Churches General Convention, at Des Moines, Iowa. in October.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
THERE are many persons suffering

THERE are many persons suffering for the neeessaries of life in the overfowed districts in Desha county. Sheriff Warfeld has telegraphed the facts to Governor Eagle, and he has issued an appeal for public aid. The generous people of the state will, doubtless, respond promptly. Con- trlbutions may be sent to.A. H. Neil, Red Fork; V. R. Ryan, Hopedail, on Arkansas River. and J. ". Dicker- son, Arkansas City.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
Three Tickets Suggested.

Editor DEMOCRAT: How would a Professor Ticket" strike the public anyhow2 Ye pedagogues are as a rule the hardest worked and illest paid professionals. We see however they are not at all adverse to weild ing something that yields more shekels than do ferules. The fol- lowing names composed entirely of men who have taught and are teach CTS in the public schools of Pope county are merely suggestive and does not include all the mind train CTS who are candidates, but the tlck- ct sounds euphonious all the same. Read
 For state senator, James H. Fry; for representative, A. D. Lawrence: for sheriff, John Bernard; for circuit clerk, Jas. E. Evins; for county clerk, Geo. E. Howard; for county judge, E. A. Kuhn; for treasurer, W. N. Oates; for assessor, w. F. Turner; for surveyor, Quitman Davis.
 Or say we have a Lawyers Ticket, and have our affairs administered le- gally. See: R. B. Wilson for senator; Lawrence Russell for representative; w. J. Lewis for county judge; for circuit clerk, E. c. Bradley; for coun- tv clerk, J. E. Joyner; for sheriff, K. K. Doggett.
 Aud then to make things still more lively let us have ticket of the "horny handed sons of toil." Here is real farmers ticket of representative men and farmers of this county: W. B. Young sen ator, Wm. Thompson representative, w. l. Pollock, county judge: H. D. Brown, county clerk; S. c. Harris, circuit clerk; +. E. r. Brooks, asse ss or; M. R. Shinn, surveyor; D. R. 1 Grant, coroner. From the above three tickets, the most fastidious may select good and suitable timber. 1 What think ye yoters.9 A VOTER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
 The Pulpit and the Stage.

Rev. F. M. Shrout. pastor United Brethren church, Blue Mound. Kan, says: "I feel it my duty to tell what wonders Dr. Kings New Discovery has done for me. My lungs were badly diseased, and my pensioners thought 1 could live only few weeko. I took five bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery and am sound and well, gaining 26 lbs, in weight"
 Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks Combination writes :: "After thorough trial and covinc- ing evidence, 1 am confident Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump- tion boats lem all, and cures when everything else fails. The greatest kindness l can do my many thous ands of friends is to urge them to try Il" Free trial bottles at J. W. Wells Drug Store. Regular sizes 50c. and $l.00.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
A JOINT stock company with $

A JOINT stock company with $50,- 900 capital has been organized at Morrilton for tbe establishment of a female seminary at that place, the intention being to make it school of high grade. Profs. W. B. Toon and T. P. Murrey, Of the Springfield (Ark.) Collegiate Institute, have been elected Principals. Enterprise like this is commendable and worthy of emulation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
From Potts Station

Editor DEMOCRAT: l suppose you and your readers would like to hear the result of the recent meeting Of the Gala Creek Alliance. It was a success. We had good crowd and a good talk from Brother l.. H Moore, our state organizer. He presented the work and the intentions of the Alliance to the satisfaction of all so far as I have heard. We did not have to sound sheep's horn, he gave us music from . silver trumpet. Farmers are somewhat behind on account of the rains.
 Mrs. S. R. Wells, who has been confined to bed three months with is improving slowly.
 c. G. OATES.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

OF the two hundred and eleven presby teries n the United States 6fty.slx have voted upon the subject of revision of the creed of the Pres
 byterian church. or fthese thirty. eight have declared in the affirma. tive and eighteen in the negative. If the Westminster confession is re- yised by the northern branch of the
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
OVERDUE TAX TROUBLES.
The Little Rock Case Brought Into Court for an Ad-
 iustment.

LITTLE Rock, March 29.--The dis pute between Pulaski county and the school board of Little Rock on one side and Maj. J. ". Galloway, Overdue Tax Commissioner of this county, was to day transferred to the Pulaski chancery court for settle ment, suit being entered in that court agalnst hlm.
 Some three weeks ago Henry Park CT and Ches Tunnah, two expert ne
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
From Gala Rock.

Editor DEMOCRAT: La grippe has subsided after long and successful career.
 We haveservicesat PleasentGrove, school house the second sabbath in each month by Rev. NJ. Oates.
 As brevity is the soul of wit, I'll quit, wishing success to all the can {. didates. PANsY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
From London.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Mir. Lee Dunn and wife, of For, Smith, were in town last week, visit ing his sister, Mrs. Chambers, who, we are sorry to say, is in very bad state of health.
 Prof. Fry started last Sunday to his old home, Lynnville. Tenn, to be gone about ten days, to look after the estate of his father, who died some time last year. While MT. Fry is gone, Miss Peggie Rye will have charge of his school. She is well qualified to discharge the duhes en- joined upon her.
 As court will be on hand the two coming weeks, and you will have no lack for "filliog," I will withhold un- til after court. LONDON REPORTER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

Ar an early hour last Saturday morning, the boarding house located in the campus of Ouachita College, Philadelphia, was totally destroyed by fire. Fifty two young lady stu dents lost their wardrobes and other valuables. Adequate temporary ar engagements have been made and the unfortunate pupils are amply cared for. The college trustees are con siderng plans to immediately replace the building destroyed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

church it will place m insuperable barrier to the reunion of that branch with the southern branch, among whom there is little agitation of the question. It seems not improbable that the majority of the northern church, consisting of those opposed to revision, will, however, secede and unite with thelr more conserya tive southren brethern.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
RenuhIIcan MIsery.

The New York Herald glves tbis
 pen picture of the suferings of oui
 Republican brethren:
 The Republicans in Washington
 are in so wretched condition just
 now that if their president has real
 regard for his party he will appoint
 day of fasting and prayer for the relief of his copartners from their
 miseries, With the ways and means
 committee flying from theIr commit
 tee room and for two days seclud ing themselves in a secret and thor oughly secure chamber in the base
 ment of the capitol to avoid attacks on their tariff bill; with Republican senators and organs beseeching the party to Ego slow" in expenditures ]; with New England threatening to bolt and Kansas protesting against ruin by tariff; with Mir. Mckinley and Senator Allison facing each as though each was eager for a grand inter party single combat; with one half the party abusing the president and the other half defying each other, the grand old party of moral ideas is less happy than when, by now openly confessed trade in New York, it secured tine presidency.
 In December, 1888, it was common to hear Republican leaders assert now that they had both houses of congress and the presidency they were 'in for twenty-four years" At the present moment we do not hap pen to know of a single Republican whose opinion is worth having who believes his party will carry the next house; and as to 1892, the general Republican belief is that no event IS so dolorously uncertain for them as the election of that year.
 As to the chef effort of the party --the attempt to fulfill Its most urgent and often repeated election promises, it's tariff bill-it seems to be ''in the air" The ways and means Republicans have made bill, pre- cIsely such bill as the party promIs. ed Tn the presidential canvass; but whether it will ever report this blll IS an open question. "The conditions have changed" Senator Allison tells MT. Mckinley. "But we fried out" cry the manufacturers "and we de mand our promised reward" 'Iower the duties," demands Senator Ali son. "Put up the duties" cry the protected interests. What Mir. Me Kinley and his fellow tariff makers will do, torn to pieces by these op posite Republican demands, only the future can tell.
 That they are alarmed and de moralized is evident from report that Democrats on the committee have been told that If they will move to put iron and coal on the free list MT Mckinley and his Republican will not resist. But we hope the Democrats will not be SO foolish as to help theIr opponents over very bad crossing in this way. When the Mckinley bill gets into the house the Democratss can offer such amendments as they choose free wool first, free coal, free Iron, and copper ores next-and the New England Republicans and the Kan .as Republicans and the Iowa Re Dublicans may then vote with the Democrats against the Republican pill if they choose to do so. If they 10 this they will get the thanks of Senator Allison, who will compli- nent them op recognizing with him lis famous changed conditions"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

TIE withdrawal of Judge J. s. Little from the congressional canvass in the fourth district is as unlocked for and surprising as iC IS generally regretted by his host of friends and supporters. Confinement to his sick bed and general ill health, prevent ing canvass of the district, is as- signed as the reason of his with drawal
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
Dr. J. A. MGILI'S
NOTICE FOR pUBLICATroN

Lsnaonee at Dardaneile, Ark. ,lMch. 2h. 1890.
 named settler has filed notice of his infenti6n 70 . m nake nnai proof in support of his claim and Inda Ia. salr Pro2i VIII be made before the County isop r9pe county, at Russeliville. Ark. on May & eL NSaei NWsa brancil, Hd. Entry No. ls2s7 for the See. 21, Tp i2 \. Range 20 W VI 7H'@' NIA' hit he names the following witnesses to move tion of said land, viz: P0' anu eultlFA- s,s y Lsesaford E Mayo, $ Q standr,dge. P A otanIrIdge, all of Freeman, Ark "a3 WlLl. A. r. MAY Rnaiatnr
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
NOTICE fOR prYprtr.r,o>,

Lana Omce at Dardanelle, Ark, Mch. 2a. 1880
 Noeee is hereby given that the following, t nanep m settler has hled notice Of his intention a gnu that sald proof will be made before inc csaunH Judge or in his absence the County May 2d, 1890 viz: '''e' "iN'' NA <, James f Martin, H'd Entry No. f7s7T for .ne p sN SEX NEA SEA Sec. 10 ID. s, \. n, iie names the following witnesses Co prove his continuous residence upon ana cultivation of, said land, viz:
 r,,osh yonh Patterson, of Caglesville, Ark. and Elisha Conman, Alfred Freeman. Jesse Free man, all of Atkins, Ark.
 may wlLLA A. MAY, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

MUCH suffering is reported among people living in the overfowed dis tricts along the Mississippi river. Provisions and clothing are badly needed and should be promptly for warded by those fortunate enough to be able to contribute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
NOTICE FoR ruaIlcArI..o,,...-

i1Sh1Vnlce Ma.p at pardanelle, Ak Mich. a5. tsoo
 hanea settler has filed notice of hs inssnti5sn sbat b ssf M nnal Proqr in support Of his claim ty Judge. or in his absence tha pre o thc Conn- 9i ,dap appope county, at Russellyile, Ark o3 & Isra the E1s SEA t SEX NEk, Sec. 9s Su, T. l.o4s Tor ~, sWA NW4 Sec 90, rp i2 \ k fa ..s@' N' h' <, he names the following witaassn* ie of, said land. viz: , "nu V" D niSnaei h q. bfaneh, 5 standstdge. a q Mayo, St standridge, all ok Frtrman. Ark.
 may WILL A FMAY, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

TIE total number of persons kill ed at Louisville, Ky, by the terrible cyclone, last Thursday, is ninety three. One hundred and fifty more are badly injured. Property values amounting to millions of dollars were distroyed. Particulars of the heart rending affair appear on first page.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and brok- en Of your rest by a sick child suffering and crying with pain Of cutting teeth? f so, send at once and get bottle of MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is in- calculable. It will relieve the poor lit- tie sufferer immediately. Depend up- on ii,mothers, there is no mistake about it. It cures dysentry and darrhpa, regulates the stomach and bowels, cur es wind collie, softens the gums, reduc- es inflammation, and gives tone and ener- gy to the whole system. MRs. WIN- SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING Is pleasant to the taste, and Is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female nurses and physicians In the United States, and is for sale by all druggists throughout the world. Price 25 cents bottle.- Jan. 7-SS.
 W. W. Dudley has declared that Mir Harrison dare not remove Dille. the Guthne Land Office Register
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 '0oOTa AaL HOd --HH Corn on the stalk Is an emblem of plenty: Corn on the toe is an emblem of woe-remove them quickly with c. c. c. Certain Corn Cure. Price % cents at Druggists or by mail. J. c. Mendenhall & Co.,. Evansville Ind. Mch Sold by J. M. Harkey G Brs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

IT is now quite likely Col. W. Nj. Craveas, leading attorney of Ft. Smith, will contest with Col. Terry for the nomination for congress from the fourth district.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
Ghf 9emofrat.

TIE next meeting of tue Arkansas State Sunday School Convention will be held in Little Rock May s, and 10,
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
Answer this Question.

Why do so many people we see around us seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming Up of the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75 cents we will sell them Shiloh's System Vitalizer, guaranteed to cure them.
 Sold by W. G. WEIMRE.
 The tornado that wrought such destruction in the United States last week spent it's fury in Canada.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
SPEND YOUR CASH at J. l.. SHINN'S


Charles A. Pillsbury of Min neapolis, Minn., says the Boards of Trade are the cause of agricultural depression.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03

Ex Congressman Tanlbee, shot by Mir. Kincaid recently, died of his wounds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-03
Executors, Sale.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the order and decree Of the Pope Probate court made on the 10th day of February, 1890. we will, as executors Of the last will of William smith, deceased, on the 7th day of April. 1890, during the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, at the courthouse door in the town Of Russellvills, in Pope county. Arkansas offer for sal at public anction. the following lots or parcels of land belonging to the estate of said William smith. deceased, to-wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, and iu block No. 42, Tn ]. l.. Shinn's addition to the town of Russcllville. said sale being made for the purpose of di iyisi0n and distribu- ton of said estate A dwelling house and well of water on the lots. Terms If sale credit of six months Notes with approved security to be given and lien retained on the To ts for the purchase money. TRAVIS C SMITH.
 REUBEN H.sNtTH.
 DAN. E. CHANGER. Atty. Executors