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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Pensions.

No greater evil threatens the coun- try than that of pensions. This year the government will pay out $98,- 100000 in that direction-an il. . crease of $9,000,000 over last year. There are 489,000 on the pension rolls. Of these ll7,000 are credited to the war of 1912 and the Mexican war and 372.000 to the civil war. The list is growing yearly. Yet there is now before congress dependent pension bill, which, if passed, will require an annual payment of $50,- 900, ,000 more. This would pay pen- sion to any person who was muster ed into the service whatever the length of hls service, and whether or not he was injured in any way, if he is now unable to support himself, and would pension also the widows, minor children, and dependent pa rents of such enlisted men.
 It would make tbe total annual payment for pensions $150,000,000 --or more than that expended for the laregest standing army In Europe. It would be logicslly fol lowed by bill giving pension to every enlisted soldier, and thus the goyernmeht is in imminent danger of becoming & great disbursing em- porium for the benefit of pensioners, saddling a burden upon the country that will be almost insupportable. IL will necessitate a continuance of high tariff, will so deplete the traas- ury as to leave an insufficient amount for the really necessary appropria- tions and will take millions of dol lars annually out of tue pockets of the industrious and thrifty to sup port a vast army of idlers and loafers.
 But this is not the worst feature. It establishes great money grasp ing class to continue in power a par ty for the purpose of placing money in their pockets, thus crushing out patriotic sentiment and feeling, the only substantial basis for free gov ernment and making instead of stall wart, independent freemen, a nation of time servers and mendicants. In stead of the decendants of those who fought for the country being as they should be iss most unselfish and pa. triotic defenders they are converted into cormorants and idlers, organiz ed into corrupt, oppressive force for their own selfish ends.
 Grover Cleveland is the only pub lie man who had the nerve to stand up boldly and defy this diobolical movement and the only hope to ar restit lies in his triumphant election In 1892
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
DardanelIe Notes.

Yell county leads the other coun. ties in the number of postoffices, having 34.
 Capt. Paul Boynton is looked for soon.
 The postmaster proposes to serve Sunday mail if the pubic demand it.
 The Wells murder case has been submitted to the supreme court and decision is looked for soon.
 k. G. Smith, an old citizen, died on the 3lst ut.
 The old council was re elected at the recent election, excepting one member, A. c. Hughes succeeding Thos. Cox.
 Miss Mollie Johnstone and F. NJ. Burns, of Clarksville were married March 27.
 The Riverside hotel, burned last week, was valued at $5000. Insur- ance about $2,650. The fire origin ated from the explosion of coal oil lamp.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

good government and the rights of the people.
 When we compare the shameless, reckless administration of Harrison with that of Cleveland, or the noisy reign of Clayton in our own State with the Democratic rule that sue ceeded it, man, with no eyes at all, can see which party is upholding the government of Washington and Jefferson, and which is striving for the spells. These parties with feel ings instincts and principles as wide ly separated as Dives and Lazarus, are arrsyed against each other. Standing under the colors of the former, that float over the dearest and only relics of American liberty, we shall shun no part of the contest, whether it appears in defensive or an aggressive character.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
From Mill Creek.

Editor DEMOCRAT: Mrs. Dunn, mother of F. M. Dunn, died at the residence of her son recently. The deceased came from Missouri about three months ago.
 Farmers are still complaining of too much rain, putting them behind with planting.
 Business is still increasing at Mill Creek. We are glad to see our place building up so rapidly.
 Forrest Turner & O., have bought tract of land from c. c. Luker near this place. They are going to com mence building in short time.
 c. l.. Shinn is talking of gong into the drug business here. Charley is business boy and will do we'll
 If the improvements in contem- plation are completed Mill Creek boys think London and 8 part of Russellville had better move to Mill Creek where they can extend their business.
 There is strong talk oi bank going up at this place, in fact the boys say they are going to have a bank sure, if It is small one. We think we would get all the London business, for while that place would not want to stop at Mill Creek it would be wrong for them to pass by and go to the Russellyille banks.
 MILL CREEK REPORTER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Words of Wisdom.

Editor DEMOCRAT: We have fond fly hoped and believed the people of Pope county and of the State of Ark ansas would choose for leaders and for officers strong men, men who have been taught, and have studied and considered the doctrine of democra- { cy from youth to middle age, whose accrned wisdom is such as to make them wise unto the delivery of the masses from the thraldom with which they are being rapidly surrounded. When we read "Voters" three tickets last week we said, Oh! We do not want men from any particular pro
 fession, but broad guaged democrats. Let us lay aside personal likes and
 dislikes, take men of thinking age,
 able to command and lead from gov ernor to corouer. Let us consider
 ately organlze not only for the ensu- | ing campaign, but for the great bat
 tie of liberty in 1892. Let discords
 be unknown among us, but let every heart that loves liberty and free gov ernment be warmed and warmed to
 the dangers that threaten us. Let
 our victories be so grand that they
 will strike terror to scoundrels who
 would dare go and ask that our
 honestly elected representatives be
 driven out of congress by the power
 of a partizan majority.
 Fellow democrats, sons of liberty,
 let prejudice be dethroned and reason
 reign till the banner by the people
 and for millionaires, shall wave Tn
 the breezes from the east to the west
 and from the north to the south. KAPPA.
 Pope O., April '.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
THE WEEK IN WASHINGTON

AhA " " A1A<AA A@s " TA1Ar ~ " A ><-e Bill Clayton will probably be con. firmed.
 The dependent pension brill passed the Senate.
 Republicans cannot come together on the tariff bill. M
 A number Of bills relating to army matters have passed the House.
 Congressman Wilson Of West Vir- gina will not retire from Congress.
 Nelson 0. Miles has been nomina ted to the vacant major generalship. The Pan American congress rec ommends aa international money.
 Henry Cabot Lodge will ask demo- cratic protection from the Mckinley bill.
 A bill for the settlement of Mexi- can land grants is receiving atten- tion.
 The tariff bill will probably be railroaded through Congress in one week.
 Susan B. Anthony says she is not candidate for United State Senator from Wyoming.
 The bill against gerrymandering State congressional districts will be favorably reported. Congress is expected to be quite busy with measures of general inter- est the coming week.
 Montana's contested election case is exciting much interest among leaders from that State.
 A number of leading statesmen have prepared book on the negro question in the south.
 The coldness between the families of Col. ". W. Dudley and Mir. Benj. Harrison is very marked.
 MT. Bland has introduced bill to increase the legal tender limit of fractional currency to $20. A few Republicans are inclined to kick over the traces in the extrava- gant pension legislation of the day.
 The Court of Claims has decided the government must stand the loss sustained by the Silcott dedication. Mir. Blaine favors very liberal treaties with the South Ameri- can republics on the subject of trade.
 Public opinion seems to have set in toward the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people.
 The Republicans seriously con template turning out another West Virginia Democrat fairly elected to Congress.
 The same party that once de termined on Presidents guilt in caucus has resolved to seat the Re publican claimants from Montana.
 Mir. Blaine has submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee a tariff bill clause which is meeting much opposition. l Judge Gregg of Fayetteville, Ark, a native Republican of eminent abil ity and exceptional cleanliness, has the Inside track for Judge Caldwell's old position.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Use Brown's Iron Bitters.


 All dealers keep it. sioo per bottle. Genuine has trademark and crossed red lines on wrapper
 Itch, Mange, and Scratches on hu- man or animals cured in 30 minutes by Wooliord's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by J. W. Wells. Drug gist, Russellville.
 A bill has been introduced in the Senate providing for an amendment o' the Consultation, to make the senators by the "quallfled electors" instead Of the Legislatureo fee ch English spavin Liniment removes sii Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and niemishss from horses, Blood Spavins, Surbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-bone, otines, Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Soughs, Etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonder iul Flemish Cure ever known, Sold Dy J. w. Wells, Druggist, Russellville.
 NeurdSgic Persons And those troubled with nervousness resnltfnp rom care or overwork will be relieved by taking
 BF0Usps From Biffcrs. csrn,na nAs trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper. The Democrats have been success. ful in nesrIy all of the late munici. pal elections throughout the country Good local seIfgoyernment Is the bett of all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
A Traveller Returned.

J. R. Tolbert, editor of the Clarks- vile Economist and one of the lead CTS of the union labor movement in Johnson county two years ago, has renewed allegiance to the democrat ic party and thus gives his reasons for so doing:
 As the heart of the traveller, re- turning from voyage at sea, swells up with gratitude as he approaches the old homestead, so we can but re ioice as we are ensconced in the man sion that cradled our infancy and gave tutelage to our after years. Un. like the traveller, however, our wand. erings have not been distant; not farther, at most, than the grassy lawn in front of the main building 1; and now later, in the perilous times, when 1t is difficult to tell whether we have a Constitution and country or not, we could not tolerate that dis tance, and are at loss to perceive how any American citizen, even a Republican, can remain contented farther than a stones throw from the Democratic party.
 Having tried flank movements and made attacks from points other than those indicated on the regular Dem ocratic line, we are now thoroughly convinced, that, here on that line victory must be achieved, here good government and liberty, ifever, must be maintained and perpetuated. On 1t we propose to stand, with the best party thls government has ever known, aad the only party of to- day that is battling for equality,
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Best Thing He Ever Saw.

The following IS an extract from g letter written by Mir. D. A. Key holds, editor and proprietor of the Herald, Lyons, Mich, under date of January 11th, 1890: "You will ob- serve that have given your adver- tisement position on the first page of the Herald, while other proprietary medicines have had to take the run of the paper. The reason for doing this is. that upon receiving youI "copy" number of the cures effect ed seemed similar to that of which my little son was suffering, case of blood poison, or irritable sores break ing out all oyer his body. To day he is entirely free from disease, and one bottle of Swift's Specific (S. 5. S.. did the work. Now this is the reason for giving you the position, as l consider Swifts Specific (S. $. S.1 the best medicine l ever saw. l wish you unlimited success in your business"
 The above IS sample of letters which are coming to us all the time. $. s. S. is nearer infalible lhan any remedy made, and has pobably done more good than any medicine known to mankind. We will mail Treat ise on Blood and Skin Diseases to all who will send their address.
 SWIFT SPECIFIC O., Atlanta, Ga.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and brok- en of your rest by sick child suffering and crying with pain of cutting teeth {? l 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 it,mothers, there Is no mistake about 1t. 1t cures dysentry and diarrhea, regulates the stomach and bowels, cur cs 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 20 cents bottle.- Jan. 7-S8.
 A joint stock company, with a capital of $50,000, has been organ ized at Searcy, White county, to build and carry on male college.
 '1n my extensive practice among women" writes an eminent physi- clan, who has made the study of fe- male diseases speciality, meyer have l found female tonic and reg ulator so happily combined as h pr. Dromgoole's English Female Bit. tefs' apr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
A Fort Leavenworth C0terIe
 Draws $6.0OO.

Twelve members of Col. K. 18th infantry, at the Fort, have just re- ceived, through the Pacific Express Company, $5,000, their portion of the sl00,000 prlze in the last drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery. The money was paid to Sergeant Thos. Marriott and by him divided between the twelve who had pooled their Is sues. Each put ID 50 cents and as luck would have it, one of six tick cts purchased drew one-twentieth of the $l0O,000 prize. --Lesvenworth (Kans.) Times, Jao. 30.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Eupepsy.

This Is what you ought to have, in fact, you must have 1t, to fully enjoy life. Thousands are searching for 1t daily, and mourning because they find It not. Thousands upon thousands of dollars are spent an
 nually by our people ID the hope that they may attain this boom. And yet 1t may be had by all. We guar antee that Eleetnc Bitters, if used according to directions and the use persisted Tn, will bring you Good Digestion oust the demon Dyspepsia install instead Eupepsy. We rec ommend Electric Bitters for Dyspep- Sia and all diseases of Liver. Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at 50c. and sI.00 per bottle by J. w. Well Druggist.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

As usual the republicans have done nothing during the present session of congress, beneficial to the country. Heretofore they have ex- cused themselves on account of al. legged democratic filhbustering, but now that they have an undisputed and easily controlled majority, this excuse avaiis them nothing and the true inwardness of their tactics and lack of patriotism and statesman ship is manifest. The unseating ol democrats undoubtedly honestly elected, the pensioning of every fed eral soldier who received wound however slight, and the passage ol extravagant appropriation bills, is the sum total of the business tran. sacted up to date. The elections held throughout the country last week were stinging rebuke to the party in power and indicates the ground swell of democratic triumphs that will take place in the congress ional districts this fall.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

GEN. LoNGsTREET, of Georgia, one of the most notable of the few south. erners who turned their backs upon home and country and trained with our common enemy after the close of the war, has tired of his new associ- ates and renounces further allegiance to the republican party. It is at least creditable to Gen. Longstreet's s judgement that after affiiiating with that party twenty five years he sees the dangerous tendencles of his as- sociates and their party and hastens to part company with them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Pneumonia and Bronhicris Car ry off Une-third of the
 Human Race.

It is not generally known that Pneumonia and Bronchitis carry of one-tj,ird of the human race, but such are the facts, and what is more surprising, both of the aDove diseas es result from neglecting a common ordinary Cold. A Cough should never be neglected. If it is, every time you catch cold, you cough hard CT, and it sticks by you longer. Bal. lard's Horehound Syrup is the best remedy in the world for Pneumonia, Bronchitis and all Throat and Lung troubles. If you have any Throat trouble, call for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and take no other.
 J. W. WELLS, Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

An effort is being made in some sections, which few papers are en
 couraging, to induce Hon. E. W. Rector to enter the race for Cover. nor. Mir. Rector IS brilliant young man, with bright future before him, but he will commit grievous mis
 take if he runs for governor in this campaign. There is no good reason for making q change in the Execu- tive office at thus time, nor will there be change made Searcy Beacon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

A great many girls are bound to show their feet at picnic, even if they have to swing for it.
 70. c. c. Certain Chill Cure" the most pleasant to take of all Fever and Ague Remedies. Warrented to cure Chills and Fever. Sold by the Weimer Drug Co. apr.
 The author with a bank book is the fellow who is destined to make success in literature.
 Robertson < Jones. Jonesboror Ark, write: 70. c. c. Certain Chill Cure gives universal satisfaction" Pleasant to take. No cure. no pay. Sold by the Weimer Drug Co. apr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

'NEws from the Mississippi valley is indeed discouraglng. The leyees have given away in many places and all attempts to restore them have thus far availed but little. Several towns are entirely submerged and peopleare forced to move out to places of safety. The people are suffering, stock perishing, and the prospect for crops in the flooded section is far from assuring.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

The terms of twenty-eight mem bers of the United States will expire on March 4, 1892, at the close of the Fifty y-first Congress. Of these sixteen are Republicans and twelve are Democrats. The Republicans are Stanford, of California; Teller, of Colorado; Platt, of Connecticut; Farwell, of Illinois; Allison, of Iowa {; Ingalls,, of Kansas: Jones, of Neva- da; Blair, of New Hampshire; Ey arts, of New York; Pierce, of North Dakota; Mitchell, of Oregon; Cam eron, of Pennsylvania; Moody, of South Dakors; Morrill,, of Vermont; Squire, of Washington. and Spooner, of Wisconsin. The Democrats are Pugh, of Alabama; Jones, of ArkaD sas; Call, of Florida; Brown, Of Georgia; Voorhees,, of Indiana; Blackburn, Of Kentucky; Eustis, of Louisiana; Wilson, of Maryland !; Vest, of Missouri; Vance, of North Carolina; Payne, of Ohio, and Hamp- ton, of South Carolina.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

One might as well try to stem the rapids of the Niagara, as to expect perfect health while a scrofulous taint exists in the blood. Through it's alternative and purifying proper ties, Ayers Sarsaparilla removes ev cry vestlge of scrofulous poison from the blood.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
NOTICE FOR puBLIcATIoN

Land Office at Dardanelle, Ark. Mch. oa. 1sgo
 Notiee IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention and that said proof will be made before inc SSsonnty Judge or in his absence the County May 2d, lS90 viz: N' Ai A'i V" q, James r; Martin, H'd Entry No. 17sT7 for Iae Rs sM SEX < NEk SEA-. sec. 10 ID. 8, x.
 He names the following wItnesses ta nroxa of, said land, viz: ' e"''i' '"'''N
 John Patterson, of CaqIesvflle Ark and Elisha Conman, Alfred Freeman. .iessa Free- man, all of Atkins, Ark.
 may WILL E MAY po.,.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Landomce at Dardanelie, Ak Mich. 25. fs9o
 Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice Of his intention te <, make s final proof in support of his claim,and tha. saiu proof will be made before the Coun- VI edoc orope county, at Russeilvlle, Ark. on Maya ,, Jossepn Ledford, H'd Entry No. 1To4s for the Eh SEX & SEA- NEk, See 25. I'D 12. N. R. ~; sWx NWA Sec 3, rp i2 N is l9 w.
 lie names the following witnesses to prove of, said land. viz:
 . Michael Branch. 0 standridge. T E Mayo, A st andridgc, all Of Freeman. Ark. may WILL A FMAY, Register,
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

o. c. LUDWIG, the brilliant young editor of the ClarksvIlle Herald Journal, is candidate for represen- tatiye Tn the next general assembly, with fine prospects os election.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

THE opposition to Gov. Eagles renomination is one of the sickliest boomlets of recent times. We sug- gest that it be photographed if It's friends desire to preserve it for fu- ture reference.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
NOTICE FOR pUBLIcArIoN.

Landomee at Dardan elle, Ark, ,Mch. 25, 1850.
 Notice IS hereby piven that the following named settler has fled notice of his intention 10 make hDai proof in support of his claim and that sad proof will be made before the County Judgeor Tn his absence the county clerk of issp rope county, at Russeliyille. Ark, on May B.
 Michael Branch, Hd. Entry No. is267 for the Sh NWx < SW 4. NEk See 26 S SFl. NEx Sec. 27, Tp 12 N. Range 90 w
 lie names the following witnesses to prove ton of said land, viz:
 y Ledford. Mayo, Standridge, A otanIridge, all Of Freeman, Ark saa,saz1 may WILL A. F. MAY, RuTisftr.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Has not Failed.

Mir. Wm. Paisley, Dobyyille, Ark, writes: "Your Hughes Tonic hay. ing been highly recommended to me, I ordered one dozen bottles, soon sold every bottle and have yet tc hear of q single instance of It's fail ing to effect speedy cure of chills and fever" Sold by Druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

IF the republicans can glean one ray of comfort from the result of the elections throughout the country the past few weeks, they are indeed easy pleased. Democrats are justly ju- bilant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

STEPS are being taken to admit Wyoming into the sistcrhood of states. It has population of 1l0,- 900, mostly Mormons and republi- nanc
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
BalIards Snow Ltnlment.

This invaluable remedy is one that ought to be in every household. It will cure your Rheumatism, Neu ralgla, Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Burns Frosted Feet and Ears, Sore Throat and Sore Chest Ii you have Lame Back It will cure it. It penetrates to the seat of the disease. It will cure Stiff Joints and con ntracted mus cles after all other remedies have failed. Those who have been crip- ples for years have used Ballard's Snow Eminent and thrown away their crutches and been able to walk as we'll as ever. It will cure you. Price, 50 cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
Ghe 9emutrat.

THE taking of the next census will cost ST, 100000, about ten cents a head for every man, woman and child in the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10

A positive cure for all FEMALE DISEASES Every lady can treat herself. The famous specific, ORANGE BLOSSOM, is perfectly harm less, and can be used liy the most delicate at any and all times. sample and circular giy- ing full particulars can be had of Mrs. w. A. Hickman, Weatherford. Tex. State Agent for Arkansas and New Mexico. Lady Agents wanted; enclose % stamp. One months treat ment, $1.00
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-04-10
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria, When she was Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she elung to castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,

The funds for the relief of the flood sufferers in Laconia Circle, raised at Little Rock, has reached the amount of $962,50.