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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-01-16
From Charles E. TObey.
ldence of the DEMOCRAT. l


 STARKEY. CAL, Jan. lst, 1890.
 When one wishes to remind old friends of his continued existence he can do no better than to send greet ing through the local papers, so the editor is tue willing "party of the second part"
 To begin, Southern California is not on . "big boom" now, thank Heaven. No, hate the very word, for it is mean, vulgar, and smells of rascality. The soil, forests, valleys, mou ntaips, soil and glorious climate are here yet
 Of what value to the country peo- pie is the "boom?" If tae prices of land in Pope county were doubled, who would be benefited? If five dollar land went up to ten, and twen' ty dollar land to forty, and taxes were doubled, would the farmer get double prices for his cotton, corn, butter or eggs2 The landowner who wants to leave, and the specu. lator only need wish for the boom in real estate. The producer needs rise in prices THAT is the real need of the country.
 An increase in assessments for taxation without corresponding in' crease in productions or prices can't help the farmer; so the California farmer hasn't lost a dollar by the collapse of the late boom. It has been a good thing for the country. Eastern capitalists have faded away millions of dollars on "city lots" where orange trees had been dug up and corner stakes driven down. The money is here yet; the speculator is gone. Wheat, oranges, peaches, apri- cots, prunes, grapes and other pro ductions are more dependent on the rain from "the sweet heavens" than on the boom.
 If knew what would most izter- est your farmer and younger readers, 1 would confine myself to these top. ics; in my ignorance of your aud their wishes, l write that which is uppermost, and will tell of few pc cularities of the country.
 Although we have the finest for ests in the world, and fishes by mil lions, there are scanty forests here. and none of the tinny tribe. Water runs continuously in all the streams, but they are too shallow to protect the fish. If not drop of rain should fall in two years. believe the creeks would continue to run. The school system of California Is good very good. Ten months teach ing in every district, uniform books, PUBLISHED BY THE STATE, and efforts are being made to distribute them free.
 There is not great deal of drunk. enness here, but think California will be one of the last states to adopt prohibition. Arkansas has the best temperance laws, It seems to me, namely, local option; though 1t might be improved by borrowing from the Missouri laws, so as 10 pro hibit billiards, cards and music in the saloons.
 The political managers of Califor- nia are abominable beyond compari-
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County Court.

At the last weeks term of county court more business was transacted than at any previous term during the present administra- ton. The treasurer's report was received and filed. The county pau pers, six in number, were awarded to J. A. J. Vaughan, of Dover town ship, at $l0 each per month. Claims against the county aggregating $3,. 465.42 were presented and allowed on the following accounts: witness fees in Forehand case last trial $37S; grand jurors, $444; witnesses before grand jury, $228.50; petit jurors, STOP; general and mlscellane- ous claims, $1,712.92. A very large proportion of these claims resulted from the protracted term of the last session of circuit court and the great amount of litigation coming before it. County court adjourned Saturday to meet again next Mon. day, at which time Probate court will also be in session.
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son. Leland Stanford in the U. 5. Senate, Judge Field Tn the Supreme Court, hereafter to be aided by his nephew, recently appointed by Harri- son, gives the Pacific railroad all the power they crave. Harrison has been a railroad attorney himself.
 The wealth of over hundred mil lionaires is massed in San Francisco, and, virtually. that city has FOUR sENAroRs in congress, as the rotten borough of Nevada is only Q suburb of hers.
 The most learned or most ignorant man you meet, will probably grayely inform you that it IS cold. hot, rainy or windy day, or ask you if 1t is cold or hot enough for you-one of the most absurd customs extant.-1et l will add line or two concerning the weather here. The mercury has risen here to 1120 in the shade, which is about as oppressive to us as 90s or 959 would be in Arkansas. Eight cen degrees above zero was the cold est ever known Everybody has heard of the cool, delicious Califor. mia nights, so delightful for the tired harvester. The heat is never op- pressive at night. The summers are always long and dry. Last year, 5 months without rain; this year only five and half, an exception. Six and seven months without rain is not uncommon. Fair crops of grain were made with only II inches of ram, two years Tn succession, but the last gave us III. This year, since October, we have had over Is inches. Trees fourished through those dry seasons without irrigation. When the surface soil is thorough ly pulverized, made fine and stirred often, after deep winter or spring blowing, moisture is retained through the dryest years. Now, is not this worth remembering by Arkansaw farmers? If stirring the surface of the ground, saves trees. vines and corn here, why won't it do the same elsewhere? Why cannot some Pope county farmer try the experiment next Spring and summer on few acres. Flow deep and subsoil and then stir the surface during crop time, and watch results.
 am living 225 miles from the city (San Francisco is alway meant when we say city) in a southwesterly di- rection, forty from the coast. We are on the waters tributary to the Salinas, which empties into Monterey bay.
 Streams here are all clear, running creeks, never dry. Valleys are mar row; hills and valleys all rich, and very little timber within six miles of Starkey; no rocks or stumps to ob- struct the blow or dull the hoe.
 have not said half what 1 would like to say to the tariff-pIundered farmers, mechanics and laborers, but perhaps, more than you will have pa tience to put in type.
 will rest for this time, and II my scribbling does not exclude better reading. may give your readers more broken doses.
 Though I may never see old Pope again, I subscribe myself,
 A Friend,
 c. E. ToBEr.
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Public school Notes.

The examinations Friday were not so satisfactory ss they were . month ago. The holidays coming in the middle of the month, made SC rious break in the regular study. Reports of the standing of pupils were sent to parents Monday. They are carefully prepared, and show as nearly as possible the work and pro gress Of pupils.
 Regular monthly recitations and declamations next Friday.
 The location of the Worlds Fair will be discussed at the literary soci- ety next Friday night.
 To the close of the fourth month there have been enrolled 392; present attendance 334; average for the month 216. Of the non attending pupils, many have moved from town, some are sick, some at work, some are lazy, some are indifferent, some are tired, and some triffling. Nearly all of them are accounted for in some way.
 It Is hoped the attendance will be better, the work better and the re- suits better during the remainder of the session Tue teachers are will ing to do their part.
 The following pupils made an average of 90 per cent or more during the last month:
 HIGH SCHOOL
 J. NJ. Hughey, Gus Hogans, Ches- ter Russell.
 EIGHTH GRADE.
 J. A. Ewton, Gertrude Munday, Rose Jamison, Oscar Hall, Lillian Brown, Estelle Russell, Della Baird, Ed. W. Harkey.
 SEVENTH GRADE.
 Daisy Baird, Frank Smith, Kate Bradley, Flora Perry, Louie Seat. James Love, Lillie Jacobson, Jessie Wooten, Ida Spencer, Calvin Love, Mable Roys. Ruth Rankin, Lena Cowell, Ed. Richards.
 SIXTH GRADE.
 Ira Dunlap, Lucy Brooks, Sallie settle, May Mickey, Bulah Shade, Mollie Young, Floy Clever, Ida Smith, Fred Quinn, Mollie Evants, May Love.
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From London.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 Our esteemed friend, Dr. Rye, has now taken Dr. Zachary's place as q resident citizen and will offer his services to the public as M. D., Dr. Zachary retiring from his former field of practice.
 On the 9th inst. Tn our township, John Witt and Martha Reed were married by Rev. R. F. Blackburn, at the residence of the brides father. We bespeak for the newly-married couple much happiness and a suc' cessful career in the voyage in which they have just embarked.
 LONDON REPORTER.
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NorIor roR pUBlTCArIoN.

Landofice at Dardanelle, Ark, Nov. 27, ,1Se9,
 Notice Is hereby given that the following named settar has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the County Judge or in his absence the county clerk Of rope county, at Russellyille, Ark, on Jan. i7, 1890, viz:
 Win Tinker, Russenyille, Id. Entry No. l7204 for the NEAf, See & Tp s, N Range % w.
 He names the following witnesses Co prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tiOn of said land, viz;
 Jeremiah Daley, Of Dover, Ark; James Taylor and Emmanuel Anthony. of kussellyille auc Nathan Arnold, Of Dover.
 ian WILL A. Y. MAY, Register.
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NorIcE roR runLIcArIoN.

I.andofee at Daraanelle, Ark, Dee.30th, isS9.
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has hied notice of his intention to make final proof in support Ofhis claim. and that said proof will be made before the Regis ter and Receiver at Dardanelle. Ark, on Feb. lath. 1890, viz:
 j. M Miller, gdn. minor heir of Rebecca J |. Johnson, lid. Entry No, iGbG4, for the NWA, sW 1, Sec. 23, T'p7, R1aW.
 He names the following witnesses Co prove nis continuous residence upon. and cultivation. of said dland. VIE;
 sam Moore, Alex fiafrason, James Harral- son, James kincaid, all of Adkins, Pope Co.,, Ark
 feb $ WILL A. F. MAY. Register.
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Palestine Commandery No. 2,
 Knights Templar.

The public installation of the officers- elect of Palestine Commandery No. q, K. T., last Monday evening, was an oc- casion which the members of the order and those present witnessing the pro- ceedings, will long remember as very interesting and pleasant event.
 AT THE COURT HOUSE.
 The installation took place at 8, in the presence of about thirty mem bers of the Commandery in full uni form, and fair sized audience, inter- ested in witnessing for the first time the imposing ceremonies pertaining to the public installation of officers of this ancient and honorable institution of masonry. Sir Knight George l.. Kim ball of Dardanelle conducted the install lation, installing the following officers 1: F. V. Whittlesey, eminent commander U. w. Russell, generalissimo; J. L.. Shinn, captain general; J. NJ. Harkey, prelate; T. H. Elgin, senior warden {; k. c. Bullock, junior warden; W. F. Wooten, treasurer; w. J. Reynolds, recorder; W. Nj. Peeler, standard bear CT: J. w. Quinn, sword bearer; w. G.. weimer, warder; L. c. Taylor, sent inal.
 Very tine Instrumental music was dIscoursed at frequent intervals by MT. Van Boswell and Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Shinn.
 THE BANQUET.
 At the conclusion of the installation the Sir Knights, their accompanying ladies, and invited guests of the even- ing, repaired to the masonic hall where in the banquet room the ladies of the Christian church had prepared q most tempting repast including all the deli caeies and snbstantials the market af- lords, tropical fruits, etc. There were covers for fifty-slx and every place fill- ed, by as merry party Of banquetters as ever sat around festal board. It is needless to say the evening was spent pleasantly, all agreeing that it was n red letter occasion for the order under whose auspices the pleasures of the evening were enjoyed.
 Among those present were quite a number from Dardanelle whose names we append below;
 KNIGHTS.
 F. V. Whittlesy, W. II. Gee. l.. .,
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Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Harkey & Hess has this day dissolved partnership by mutual consent. Mir. Hess retiring and Mir. Harkey continuing at the old stand rn- der tho firm name of The Harkey Sad dlery Co. All persons indebted to the old firm must come forward within the next 30 days and make settlement of their accounts with the new firm.
 K. l.. HARKEY, December 2s, 1889. G. w. HEss,
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landofice at Dardanelle, Ak, Jan. 13, 1890.
 Notice is hereby given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make A Apal proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Coun- ty Judge or in his absense the County Clerk of Pope county, at Kussellyilie. Ark, on Feb. 70, 1890. viz:
 Joseph W. Churchill, H'd entry No. f677b, for the SH NWk Sec 20, T'p 10 N. K. ls west. He names the follow ing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva- ton of, said land, viz;
 Alex Story, A Conman, Jehu Long. J Story all of Hector, Ark. | fso % W. A. r. MAI, Register.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the part nership heretofore existing between k. C. Bradley and Horace Bradley is this day by mutual consent dissolved.
 K. c. BRADLEY. Jan. l, 1890. HORACE BRADLEY. I will in the future be in the office of J. G. Wallace, as lawyer, notary public and agent for the Jarvis-Conklin Mort gage Trust Co.,, now of Memphis Tenn. l will loan any amount of money on real estate at 10 per cent interest on five years time.
 HORACE BRADLEY.
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REAL ESTATE.

W. A. Webber, of Little Rock, has opened Real Estate office at room l3. No 196 La Sale St. Chicago, H., for the sale of Arkansas and southern lands, and the placing of southern se- eurities in that market. He respect fully asks correspondence with real estate dealers and land owners in Ark ansas, pledglng himself to fidelity to their interests in the future as in the past. He proposes to spend half his time there and half at Little Rock. Address as above at once.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landofice at DArdanelle, Ark, Dec. 2i, 1889.
 Notice k hereby given that the following named settier has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof in support Of his claim and that said proof " ill be made before the kegis+ ter < Receiver at pardaneile, Ark, on Feb. T. 1890, viz:
 John Utley, iId. entry No 1726s for the sWk NEx < NWA SEA * SEX NWA X NEL sWA Of See. 2 r'p 6 North Range 20, w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz;
 Adam Fur, K D Young, 4 | Furr. Young all Of Dover. Pope county, Ark. feb W. A. ". MAY, Register.
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TheLast Call.

Parties who know themselves in- debted to me for medical services by note or account, for more than one year need not be surprised to find theIr notes and accounts Tn the hand of collector with orders to push the same. know you don't like to be dunned, well the way to avoid it is to promptly settle up, and save trouble, hard feelings, and cost.
 DR. J, w. PRUITT.
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COTTON Up--00ODS DOWN!

The higheSt pf7ce pald Tor cotton, and goods at loa0est price e0er seen. Call and 6e c0n0iaced. /. Z. SHINN.
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MARRIED.

On the 1st of January. 1890. by Rev. NJ. Oates, at the residence of the brides father MT. David Wells, Dr. W. L.. Massey and Miss Susan Wells.
 Much happiness and success ts them
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SDecfal Bargains!

will sell the following goods at cost for 30 days: Vases, albums. plush goods, scrap books, pocket knives, la dies hand bags, toys of various kinds, etc. Call at once and secure these bar gains. J.W. WELLS.
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Dates to Remember.

Jan. 17.--C. F. church supper. Jan. 24.- Baptist church supper. Jan 4.-Installation K. & l.. of H.
 officers.
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Hall, E. Leming, IT,. J. A. McIlvaigh, J. A. Rosa. 6. |. Kimball, J. \. Har' key, Ola.
 LADIKH. Mrs. ". H. Gee, Mrs. l.. q. Hall, Mrs. J. A. Ross, Miss A. M. kimball, Miss W. c. Stone. Miss Mamie Harri- son.
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NEW ENTERPRISE! JOHN BUTLER. .[AVNDRYMAN,
 RulsseIIviIIe, Ark.

Having purchased a complete equip mens of M nhachinery for my business, l am bstterH than ever prepared to serve
 md pleaJ E my customers in the line of laundry York. Prices reasonable, ana sll work (guaranteed to be satisfactory Laundry Alocated on West Russell street. JOHN BUTLER.
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Wood wanted at this office on sub scrIption.
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Come In and pay your subscription tOthe DEMOCRAT. We need the money.
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For Sale.
 new ok stove with 32 pieces Of Ware. HI never been used. Will sell eh9p forI sh. E. K. RODGERS, JR., EtJ wants & Co.'S. N Iht ,st to luck, :" but rub on vunuF5'fi lt's Cure for Itch, Tetter, IN Eczema. | J. Nj. HARKEy < BRo.
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FOR RENT.

300 ac les 70 cd riyer bottom land; Opposite Ibardanelle. Good houses and good wall Fer. Healthy locality. Rent fsasonablk. Apply to J. l.. SHINS.
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F. V. whlttlesy. ". H. Gee. L. ..
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African Dwarfs.

Henry M. Stanley says that one of his
most interesting experiences in Africa was
his meeting with the dwarf tribe of the
forest, which is the oldest known aristoc-
racy, with institutions dating back fifty
centuries. Their queen was very kind to
the explorer, and consented to accompany
him to Europe, but became SO exhausted
by the hardships of the journey that she
had to be sent back. These dwarfs are
olive hued, very intelligent, fine craftsmen
In iron and ivory, and probably the only
African race that does not practice polyg-
amy.-Exchange
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Great Britain Enlargine.

The superficial area of the British EN-
pire is slowly but appreciably extending OIL
a section of the coast Of the English chan
nell In one of the rooms of the Dungeness
lighthouse there is an inscription setting
forth that it was erected in the year 1892
on spot distant from the sea by 100 yards,
in substitution for an older lighthouse
that at this date stood 54oyards further in
land. When this older lighthouse was
built it was on the marge of the sea. The
existing structure, whose centenary will
be celebrated in 1892, was, as the inscrip-
ton sets forth, built 100 yards from the
waters edge. It is now fully 500 yards dis
tant, and the sea is ever receding.-Ex
change
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Why Some Men Fail.

Some men fail because they oyerrate their
own ability and underestimate that of their
competitors Such mistake should be
carefully avoided. Let a man with ever SO
great natural ability, but lacking capacity
for hard work, compete with duller man,
but one who tolls early and late, and the
latter will out run him on the road to sue
cess every time. Wed natural ability tc
hard work and you have combination
nothing can defeat.-Interview in Phila
delphia Times.
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Mean Height of Land.

The mean height of land above sea level
according to John McMurry, the geog
rapher, is $3.50 feet, and the mean depth
of the ocean is 1880 feet. Only2 per cent
of the sea is included inside a depth of SOC
sathoms. According to calculations made,
if all lands were graded down and thrown
into the sea until our globe should become
as round and smooth as billiard ball, the
ocean would encircle the world In one
broad expanse of water over two miles
deep.-St. Louis Republic.
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This card is easily read by experts. Turl
it over to young lady who understands
the system, and she will read it as follows
"John Jones of Camden. is black man,
aged SO years, widower. He was born il
the United States, and so were his parents
He never served in the army. He is {.
blacksmith, and illlterate, but able tt
speak English. He is free from disease.
He was convicted of burglary by the Dis
trict Court, and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for three years. He was never ap-
prenticed. He is now making brick while
CRYING his term in the penitentiary.
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He Looks Upon Exercise as Labor,

I don't take exercise. Never have. Al
ways led a sedentary life, and am DO years
old Except during boyhood, boys are ex-
ercise concentrated. But at IS went into
printing Office. No exercise there. Then
into an office where money is loaned, deeds
made, etc. No exercise there. Am fat,
lazy, and won't work-that is, manually.
Don't play ball or billiards, but like long
sieges of whist, with plenty of good plug
tobacco Started at 81 weighing 1875 pounds;
now bear down 21Q. Was never sick an
hour Ny wife does not take in washing,
either, Look upon exercise as labor.
Don't believe it is necessary to health.
Know it isn't with me. Perhaps this ex-
perience will spoil somebody's theory, but
it is a fact just the same.-Cor. Chicago
T'rih11ne
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Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming well known and so
popular as to need no special mention. All who
nave used Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils Salt Rheum
ind other affections caused by impure blood
Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent
rs well as cure all Malarial feveFs-For cure of
Headache, Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded.-Pr1ee 50 cts. and $l.00 per
bottle at Hughes & Bells Drugstore. feb2S ly
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The Little Girl Knew Better.

During performance of 'Richelieu" by
the Booth-Modjeska company, there was
an episode which pointed moral, if it did
not adorn the tale, and caused a ripple of
merriment. 1t will be remembered that
when Richelieu proposes to read his verses
to Joseph, the latter remarks, aside:
Strange that so great statesman should
be SO bad a poet" Eth, Joseph" says the
cardinal, "what what were you saying?"
Joseph replies: 81 said it was strange that
SO great statesman should be so sublime
poet" ''No, he didn't" piped voice in
the audience, near the stage. It was from
q little girl, who then stood up and con-
tinuedi 'fThe priest has liedl He said it
the other wayl''-cincinnati Times-St
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Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: "Had it
not been for DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption would have died of Lung Troubles.
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