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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-19


Evidences of the Republican par
tys's love for the old soldiers ascum-
ulates rapidly. We mentioned last
week that John Tillman, veteran
who was wounded three times at
Gaines Mills and left for dead on
the field, and who had got into the
Appraisers Office in New York, not
by political favoritism or for politi-
cal work, but through the non part
isan gateway of the civil service ex-
aminations, had been discharged be-
cause he was Democrat. The post
office at Cumberland, Ind, was
sought by Edward Bongc a politician
who had had it before, Lewis Was
ling, the son of an old soldier, and
S. P, Davis, who was himself an old
soldier. The Office was given to
Bonge. From the post Office in
Portland, Ind, the Administration
removed Democrat, who was an
old soldier, and who had only served
one year because President Cleve-
land let the Republican postmaster
serve his four years out. Having
removed the Democratic soldier the
Administration had to select a sue
cessor from among six candidates.
Five of them were old soldiers and
one of them was not, and this Ad-
ministration gave the office to the
man who was not an old soldier.
For postmaster ut Grccncastle, Ind,
Jonathan Birch, II manned veteran,
was indorsed by three -fourths of the
patrons OF the Office; the place was
given to man who had not served
in the Army. At Winamac, Ind.
an old soldier was appointed post
master, but he had to buy the office.
The correspondent of the Indianapo-
lis Sentinel says that Congressman
Owen wanted the place for the editor
of the Winamac Republican; the
President thought he ought TO ap-
point a soldier as civilians were get
ting so much under thisysoldier-Iov-
ing Administration. By way of a
compromise the Office was offered to
three soldiers on condition of paying
Editor Atchison 5000 a year, and
declined by them. A fourth soldier
consented TO pay Ovens editorial
friend 5000 a year and was appoint
ed.-Ndtionat Democrat.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-19

-Four weeks in session, and still a
deadlock in the Iowa Housed Let
it be said to the credit of Iowa Dem
ocrats that there has not been an
hour of that time that they were
not willing 10 make an honorable
settlement and permit the peoples
business to proceed. Sulky and
arrogant Republicans have so far
refused to receive or make any pro-
position of eompromise.-Des Moines
Leader.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-19


While in Washington last week,
Gov. Campbell did@a little talking
on the fight in the House. AS to
Speaker Reeds course, he said: "His
rulings are simply outrageous No
party can afford to stand by such
rulings. Unless the Republican
members of Congress repudiate
Reed his course will do his party
HARM Gov. Campbell met ex-
Congressman J. B. Clark, of Mis-
souri,, and Editor Jones, of the st.
Louis Republic Both said to him
in a-xery- enthusiastic manner.
'sGovernor, we are for you for any
thing, and so is the West for the
Presidential nomination.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-19

Tie situation in which Judge
jackson finds himself. therefore, in
nowise reflects upon him, but he
will return to his outraged constit-
uents with the proud knowledge
that his career in Congress, if brief.
was most creditabie alike TO himself
and them and that tie better senti-
meat of the country sympathizes
with him in The wrong that has been
put upon him, and deprecates it. 1t
rests with the people of this Con-
gressional district. however, toright
that wrong, aud this they should by
returning Judge jackson to the
next Congress with such majority
at his back as will cause even the
brazen partizan who has so prosti-
tuted the powers of the Speakers
Office, to which lie was by malevo-
lent chance elevated, to see his
error. NJ
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-19

What :, Friend 81 , udgss Jack
son thinks of tIae Wrong HiK-
HtcfcG aisOrr Him by the ma
iorffy in Congress.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

The lines around the Indian coun-
try are no longer Chinese walls. The
true doctrine as regards the statuT
OF that eountry's rights has at Est
been laid down by the U. S. supreme
Court, as follows:
The Supreme Court does not agree
with the position taken By the Cher
okee authorities, but holds that the
Cherokee Nation is not a Sovereign
State in the sense that the United
States or several States are Sover-
eign. 1t maintains that the Indians
have always been regarded as wards
of the nation and in state of pupil
age. The United States has the
right of eminent domain not only in
the Cherokee Nation, but anywhere
within the United States. The right
of eminent domain, the court holds,
is essential to the perpetuity Of the
Government of the United States.
Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

led BY Prof A., 4. Lee, followed by
j. L. Munday and II. c. Wilkie.
The election OF officers was then
taken up, with the following results
For Vice President, John Cling.
man; for Secretary, j. +. Munday.
The place for holding next meet
ing was fixed at Bethel, two miles
southeast of Russelyile. The time
of meeting was made the third
Wednesday in june, 1891, and annu
ally thereafter.
On motion Of l.. Russell, all minis
tiers, superintendent and teachers in
Sunday schools are ex ofIicio mem
bers Of this association, and that
each school is entitled to one dele
gate for every 25 students enrolled
every school, however, entitled to
one delegate.
On motion an executive committee
was provided for, to arrange program
and perform such other duties as
may be required. Said committee
composed of l.. Russell, j. II. Stolz
and NJ. H. Baird.
On motion j. F. Munday. Secre
tary elect, was authorized to procure
reports from each school IN this
township, said reports to extend
from June |, 1889 to June |, 1901,
and properly tabulate same and send
to w. A. Baird at Dover, Secretary
of the County Convention, thirty
DAYS before the third Wednesday in
July.
On motion the Association tender
ed thanks TO the Shiloh congrega
tion for the use of their church house,
their kindness and hospitality and
interest manifested in the work Of
the Association.
On motion adjourned to meet at
Bethel, third Wednesday in June,
1891. NJ. II. BAIRD. See.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

THERE seems to be growing SEN
timent IN favor of the election Of u.
5. senators by direct vote of the peo-
pie. We take 1t that this sentiment
Is for want OF information of what
this would involve. There has been
a heavy pressure Of late years to
eentralize power in the hands of the
general government, and this, if it
could be done, would be the longest
step in that direction. 1t would be
a total subyersion of the present
character Of our government Our
government now is compact be
tween the States, and 1t was made
by the states, as STATES confedera
tion Of states IN which one State is
equal to any other State. u. S.
senators are therefore elected by the
states as such, and the Senate stands
for the States, and preserves their
autonomy, while the lower house
represents the people. We refer to
this here, because there is danger in
the idea of popular election OF U.
S. senators-virtually wiping out
OF State sovereignty.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

Why IS it that honorable, upright
men who spurn crookedness OF
methods in other departments OF life,
will practice sneaking tactics in pol
iticsY What makes republicans act
under the garb Of Union Labor,
Wheel, etc. Ii there is anything
honorable in the republican party,
why not go for it in an honorable
way, and wearing its own nameS
Why not put on its own garb? Is
it ashamed of its name or ashamed
OF its purpose? 1t must be one or
the other to make it adopt such
methods. Why not organize and
coalesce when it wants the assistance
of Others, and thus preserve its re
speciality for better day-if there
is one for it.
This item was suggested by the
U.-L convention here Saturday a
week ago, in which, by pretty cor
rect count, there were eleven repub
licans and four wheelers. That sort
OF stuff is too thin for gsrb TO cover
anything.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

The delegates then made verbal
reports of their respective schools,
showing that the schools are in q
prosperous condition, and a growing
interest being manifested IN all parts
OF the township.
The chairman made some remarks
relative to the verbal reports, and
expressed great satisfaction in the
progress of the schools.
The work of the program was then
taken up.
"How Can we Secure the Attend
ance OF Parents at the Sunday
SCHOOL," led by j. H. StcIz, followed
by John Clingman and II. g. Wilkie.
"How can we Get the Sunday
School Children to Study their Les
sons at Home" led by w. M. Peel
er.
Music.
The Association adjourned until
o'clock. This time was spent at
dinner, which was arranged and
spread in the church house--as it
was rsining-and as the ladies Of the
Shiloh congregation began to empty
baskets we heard the expression that
no miracle was necessary to feed the
Association, and when all was carved
and ready, Bro. John Clingman Of
fered thanks to the Giver of all good
things, for the bountiful feast which
was spread before us; and then the
work began, and DO one asked to be
excused, but performed his part as
though it was pleasant duty and
IL you have any doubt about the
RusseIvile delegates doing their
part, you ask Mrs. O'Neal.
All this being oyer, the Associa
tion was called to order and business
resumed.
Music by Association and PRAYER
by Bro. H. C. Wllkie.
Elbow shall we Convert the Chill
drenS p led by j. f. Munday, follow
lowed by John Clingman.
"The Model Teacher" led by John
Clingman, followed by J. F. Nun
day
"How can we Keep Up Sunday
Schools in the County During the
Entire Year," led BY Prof A. f.
Lee.
Music.
"What should be Taught in the
sunday SCHOOL," led by w. w. vii. |
hanson, followed BY L. Russell.
"Offering Rewards III Sunday
school," led by NJ. II. Baird, who IA
vored the Offering OF rewards, which
elicitd some discussion by j. f.
Munday, w. M. Peeler, A. f. Lee
and l.. Russell.
The Best Way to Conduct sun
day School," led by Fl. G. Wllkey, /
followed by l.. Russell and M. II.
Baird
"Ths Work Of the Sunday School, ("
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05
Interior Items.


Correspondents OF tnt DtinOCfht.
Everybody, "his sister, his cous
ms, and his aunts," are busy in the
cotton fields.
Rev. ID. II. Upchurch held a series
OF very interesting services last Sab
bath at Cross Plains, in connection
with the quarterly conference.
We have Inadvertently overlooked
mentioning the fact that Mr. Noah
Cooper, OF Atkins, has become cit
izen OF Caglesville.
1t was E. III. Hubbard and Marcus
Neil who bad little ground tussle.
We hope they VIII have no further
trouble.
The boys are having good deal
Of fun at the kangaroo court and
debating society, recently organized
at Cross Plains.
We learn that Mr. Berry Imam,
OF Moreland, and NJ iss Mary J. Eudy,
Of Dover were united in the sAken
letters Of natrimony last Wednesday
evening, the 2Sth inst. 1t is our IN
qualified wish that Father Time may
deal gently with this happy young
couple and strew their pathway with
earth's fairest flowers. CoRvUs.
May 3lst, 1890.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05
PROCEEDINGS
OF the Illinois Township Sunday
School Association.


school Association.
Pursuant to notice this association
met at Shiloh church, May "a, 1890.
and was called to order by Nj. IL.
Baird, Secretary, who stated that the
Vice President OF the Association
was absent, and asked the Associa-
ton to elect temporary Vice Pres
iden. to preside over the meeting.
On motion Capt. w. NJ. Peeler was
elected, and taking his place proceed
ed with the business as follows:
Music by Association.
Scripture reading and prayer by
John Clingman.
The Chairman then appointed w.
d. Vance and L. Russell committee
TO enroll and report delegates from
the different schools.
The committee reported the fol-
lowing, viz:
Shiloh school-W. d. Vance, Bet
sey Williamson and Vic Clark.
Bethel school, Misses Malinda
and Martha Stelz.
Russellvil!e Baptist school-Wil-
liam Cox, I. f. Jones, Misses Annie
Tate and Saluda Cox.
Presbyterian school-Miss Lizzie
Patrick.
Cumberland Presbyterian school,
NJ. H. Baird.
M. E. South school Miss Annie
Lawton. j. +. Munday and Mrs. En-
ma O'Neal.
M. E. school Misses Sevilla
Dougherty and Emma Reed.
Christian school-Prof. A. 4, Lee.
SGperintcndents--W. M. Peeler.
L. Russell, II. G. Wiikle, John Cling
man and j. H. Stelz.
Mountain Springs and New Hope
No delegates.
All of whom were entitled to seats
as delegates,
On motion the committee was dis
charged.
The Secretary then read the pro
ceedings of last annual meeting.
The chairman then appointed the
following mem bers to take the places
of those absent, on program:
J. +. Munday in place of - Halle.
John Clingman in !" VIM. Oates
w. n. Miller J.Harvill
III. C. Wilkie (" otW H.Quilien.
A. f. Lee in place OF DR.. G. w. Har
key
The following reports we're then
filed:
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

THE work goes on of unseating
democrats and seating republicans q
Congress. Venable of Virginia, and
Elliott Of South Carolina, were turn
ed out and their seats given to two
republicans. With republican ma
jority in Congress, it makes precious
little difference how the ballots count
-.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05
Mr.. RandaII,s Successor.

Gazette: Mr.. Vaux, who has beer
elected to Congress from Dir. Ran
dall's old district, is described by a
writer as one Of the most striking
figures IN American politics. being
even more eccentric IN his dress and
appearance than ex Atty. Gen. Brew
ster. Passing along the streets. he
presents queer picture, with rnfiied
shirt front, immaculate broadcloth
suit, lew patent leather shoes, tied
with broad black ribbon, aud q
wealth of half brown, half silver hair
flowing upon his shoulders from be-
meath a high silk hat. He never
wears an over coat, and his trousers
never bag at the knee, for he never
wears them for longer period than
two weeks. He is bluff il manner
and bold in speech. but a charming
companion and firm friend.
He will add new interest to Con
gress.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

INJUSTICE is injustice, and whether
it is a small or large degree, it ought
TO be remedied. Here is the case
The state lays her hand on her citl
zens and eompels them TO serve on
juries before justices Of the peace
without any adequate payment The
fact that a jury of six men can be
summoned and made to serve for a
whole day or longer il necessary for
SOC. is piece OF njustiee the State
ought not to practice. Or, If II does,
all should fare alike, the officers of
the court and the attorneys the
same as jurors. And then this pit
lance TO the juror is made con-
tingent upon the iury's ability to
agree on a verdict. Otherwise he
gets nothing The Justice gets his
regular fee, the constable his, aud
the lawyer his, but the juror has to
go to grass, Let the people call out
their representatives, on this, and
have it recufed.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

IT is a singular fact, and praise
worthy as singular, that all the pub.
lie domain after the first cesslons
from the original states to the gen
eral government was acquired un.
der democratic administrations, ex-
ccpt the Alaska purchase In 1867.
Which was a small affair. Another
singular, as well as significant fact,
is that great sluices OF this domain
was given away to various railroad
aud other schemes, under republican
administrations.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

ii ohcaienee % decision q ths aemo ee Il
s, 4. Al IsissSelvIie April q 1881
hereby al upon he demoe ,ar s q nss
1870 s ssra ~ saturday. June 4. irw. ~
o'clock 81 NJ for the pgrpese 2, s 1sss' Il called
q 49,, Z ! tt,,seeffville on saturday, 5Nne -.
fs9o. The townships are reqHes,te.n g in,g
IN state Officers and to select tnelt ~
~ ard send their names 70 me eounAs - 10
rosnmttec. Townships we've aiso Is9 me- N
orranize demo ratio clubs and enron !
democratic residents. II was decsaeo y ,.sts,
from Griffin and Wilson townships vno MIN
narh anil ADD the SAME TO Burnett toWnsn X
allowing Burnett township three votes " Wy
qhe tornsbins arc entitled to the number 1s
delegates mentioned below, according % ~
haais 81 representation fixed BY the county
central committee, to-wlt .,,r fnr.
Allen /, Bayliss 4 Burnctts, clark 3. Nj.
veniance b Centre 2, Dover s freeman AMI I
GRIMM 3 Cum Log I, Gala creek =, , na's"
ROCK 9. Holly BEND 4, Illinois y lnaepeh,,,ense
/. jackson q Liberty Lees. Martin =, no
land l. North Fork i sand spring !, 1872 2
y itsV" = President.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

The democrats ofWhite county held
their county convention lastSaturday
and nominated an exceptionalystrong
ticket, one which they will easily
elect this fall. The wheelers having
fallen out over the spoils large num-
bers of Disguised democrats have
gone back to their first love, making
democratic success possible.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

THAT bridge question once more.
What can more vitality affect the in
terests Of our town than how TO put
her In close connection with every
quarter of her contiguous territory.
To lay strong hand on her terri
tory and to develop and hold dis
puted territory she must have GER
tsin and easy access. These give
permanent backing to town when
nothing else will That there may
be difficulties TO meet argues naught
but what is expected, but it is char
acteristic Of business men and bust
ness methods 10 drive for permanent
success bridging what may be in
the way. Imagine lot Of live, push.
ing business men allowing the high
ways into their midst to be blocked
up by every passing freshet and you
have a paradox, which, when existing,
will soon resolve itself either IN the
removal of the blockade or the death
of their prosperity. When business
men get their heads together 10
business way about matter OF bust
ness concern, then business results.
Let those heads 50 we'll known
around Russellyille get into lively
hurdle on the question Of bridge
over the bayou at or near Jones
ford and one over Pipey. These en-.
terprises completed will show
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

EVEN the most casual reader will
discover that new hand is at the
helm of the DEMOCRATS editorial de-
partment this week, very CRAFTY
ing change for our readers, made
necessary by the editors absence in
attendance upon the annual meeting
of the Arkansas Press Association.
The editor returned just in time to
make the announcement that, for the
many excellencles of this issue, he
reader is indebted to Mr.. j. F. Mum
day, whose connection with the DEM
ocRAT in the recent past will be pleas
antly remembered. To him we re-
turn thanks for excellent work and
valued assistance. The EDITOR.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

DID you ever analyze the elements
of the parties in Arkansas? About
four fifths Of the whites are demo
cratic. This four fifths comprise the
great bulk of intelligence and moral
ity in the State. A per cent Of it,
two.fold larger than opposite ele
ments, is religious, and it pays the
great bulk of the taxes. Hasn't a
man good reason to go with his race
and then to be found with the best
morals and intelligence in selecting
party affiliations? We think so.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

EVERYTHING is not lovely in the
Jefferson county third party camp,
as the following, taken from the
Gazette's Pine Bluff correspondence,
viii indicate:
The last nail has been driven
into the political coffin OF those who
tried 10 ride into office through the
fundamentally Of the Wheelers IN
this county. AT recent meetings
both white and colored Wheelers
passed resolutions condemning the
efforts of some chronic Office seekers
to make political machine out of
the wheel.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05
WE noticed in some journal /

WE noticed in some journal recent
ly that meeting was soon to be
held in Nashville, Tenn, called for
the express purpose of taking into
consideration the question of public
roads in Tennessee. The idea oc-
Cured to us as specially good one
for Arkansas. We think the time
has come for Arkansas to take hold
of this matter at the right end-and
il we are allowed, we will suggest
the right end. Put the penitentiary
conyicts on these public highways.
Then they will be taken out of com
petition with free labor, and they
will also have their muscle in line
of internal Improvement, that will
do the State more good than any
other one thing. The next legisla
ture will have this matter to consid.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

"WHEN the cats away the mice
will play" In this issue of the
DEMOCRAT, look out for them to play
smash with the usual able conduct
of this journal. The editor is at the
Press Association in Rot Springs,
and we are at this association IN hot
water, pressed to keep the DEMOCRAT
talking till he gets back.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

MASKING as something else, may
seem nice for the present, but the
time may come to the man with as
piration, when it viii be not only
nice, but very serviceable for him to
have party consistency, both in act
and speech, at his back. When vic
tory comes to the party, and the fight
is on for the spoils, then these indi-
vidual Inconsistencies Of act and
speech become ugly things. as, fol
instance, in the late tussle for the
postollice at this place.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

BEGerNG the question, that's the
size Of il, the effort through various
newspapers to turn back the tide
that has set ~ against Billy Wood
ruff. There Is not better piece Of
democratic timber IN Arkansas, nor
one who has stronger hold on the
sympathies Of the people than Billy
Woodruff. How strong then must
the sentiment be that would ask even
Billy Woodruff aside IN order that
office in Arkansas may rotate in
democratic fashion.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

1t is proposed to increase the pres
ent duty on lamp chimneys from As
to between so and 90 per cent, the
sum OF the increase to come off con.
sumers and flow into the pockets of
the home manufacturers. In reply
to Mr.. Henderson, OF Iowa, Mr.. Me.
Kinley was forced to the bumiliating
confession that he knew nothing
whatever of the per centage of lamp
chimneys imported. The fact is, the
home manufacturers. desiring larger
profits, have asked Mr.. Mckinley TO
"fry the fat out of the people for
special benefit, and in examining
the list OF contributors to the cor
ruption fund of 1888 no doubt Mr..
Mckinley discovered that these
manufacturers had disgorged a good
round sum.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1890-06-05

The Evening Post new evening
daily OF Little Rock, is on our table,
and we vote it the freedom of our
ssnctum. 1t is whole cloth aud n
yard wide-democrstic, warp and
filling. 1t could not be otherwise
with the men in charge of it. We
predict for it a successful future and
stronghold on democratic conf
dence.