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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
THE FiSHBACK FIGHT.


Arkadelphia Siftings: The letter
of Gen. Reynolds is unworthy the
man whom the people of Arkansas
have hitherto supposed Gen. Rey-
nolds to be, and was a death knell to
any hopes of political preferment
that gentleman may possess. On
the other hand it has strengthened
Col. Fishback with the people. In
that many who have heretofore been
indifferent, but who recognize in
Col. Fishback a patriot and demo
crat worthy of every trust that has
ever been imposed upon him, and
who will resent this uncalled for at
tack on him by taking a lively in
terest in the canvass for governor.
The enemies of Col Fishback who
have connived at launching this
wonderful letter on political waves
have turned loose large sized
boomerang that will smite the heads
of its throwers in the recoil.
Brinkly Argus: That Gen. d. II.
Reynolds did the wrong thing in al
lowing the publication of his letter
bearing on, and intended for an in
jury to the political character of
Col. Fishback, he has doubtless ere
this found out. Instead of having
the desired effect it will strengthen
Col. Fishback in his race for gov
ernor, and lower Gen. Reynolds in
the estimation of his friends.
Augusta ViIiette. Gen. Reynolds
efforts to defeat Col. Fishbaok will
be as futile as were his efforts to
control the newspapers. Whatever
may have been the course of Col.
Fishbaek thirty years ago, he has
been thoroughly identified and rec
ognized as leader in the democrat
ic party for the past twelve or fif-
teen years to our knowledge; and
whenever called upon has ably and
zealously defended the principles of
that party. And just here it is not
amiss to say that he has been fire.
quently called on by the leaders of
democracy TO do battle against her
enemies; and we have failed to hear
the voice Of those who now work so
hard against him, raised against his
services. We are not one of those
who believe that Col. Fishback is
the only man in the great State of
Arkansas who would make good
governor, but we do believe in doing
him justice, and as we have before
said, believe no man will ill the po-
sition with more honor 10 himself or
the State than Col. Fishback.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Interior Items.

Editor DEMocRAT:-Corn plant
ing is in order.
Spring buds and spring candidates
are sprouting.
d. HI. Trickey has sold his Gag
lesville interests to Prof W. T. Tur-
ner and moved back to his farm.
Miss Rannie Linderman is visit
ing friends and relatives near Rus
sellyille.
A democrat voter regulation size
and weight has taken abode at Dick
Garrigus residence.
Mr.. y. L. Hamilton of Caglesville
has decided to enter the race for as
SCISSOR. Zach belongs to one of the
first families of Pope county his
father having moved here way back
in the forties. Out of large fam
lily not one has ever asked for or held
any office, and if pioneer and life
long democracy gives any claims,
Zach's chances are good CoRvUs.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO The
Constitution d .ts ss.s II a'ks,ss:
fJoINT RESOLUTION No. q


Resolved by the senate and House OF Represen-
tatives Of the General Assembly Of the STATE
OF Arkansas. a majorityof all the Members
elected to each House agreeing thereto.
That the following article shall be proposed
as an amendment to the Constitution of the
state Of Arkansas. which, when agreed 70 bs a
majority Of all the members elected to each
House and adopted by IN ajority of the elect
ors OF the state voting at tbs next general
election for Senators and Representatives.
shall become part OF the said Constitution,
namely: Every male citizen OF the United
States, or male person who has declared his in
ten ion Of becoming citizen Of the same. Of
the age OF twenty one wears. who has resided
m the State twelve months, in the County six
months and in the precinct or wani one month
next preceding any election al which he may
propose 10 vote except such persons as may
for the commission 81 some felony be derived
of the right 10 vote by law passed By the Gen
eral Assembly, and who shall exhibit poll
tax receipt or other evidence thai he has
paid his poll tax at the time Of collecting
taxes next preceding such election, shall
be allowed 70 vote at any election in the State
of Arkansas. Provided that persons who
make satisfactory pr of that they have attain
ed the a &c o. twenty-one Years since the time
of assessing taxes next preceding said election
ande possesses the other necessary quatInca
tiens. shall be pernitteti to vote. and provided
further. that the said tax receipt shall be so
marked BY ated stamp written endorse
ment 10y the Judges Of Election to whom IL
may be tirst pres euted as To prevent the holder
thereof from voting than once at any
election Approved April !. 1891,
In conformity to law. hereby give not
ice that at the next general election in this
state for Senators and Representatives. which is
to be held on the 5th day Of September, 1884,
the foregoing proposed amendment TO the
Constitution Of this State will be subsnitied 10
the electors for approval Or rejection. Earn
clertor uloH teOositing his ballot Is required
to vote "for the Amendment" or Against
the Amendment"
Witness my Official signature and seal OF Of
nce this list day Of February, 1891.
seal, b. II. CHicM, Secretary I 4 State
II. u ARMI-TEAD, Deputy.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Mr.. Bell for Assessor.

Ed. DEMOCRAT: Seeing favorable
mention Of Mr.. Warren Bells name
as a suitable person for assessor OF
our county, it affords me much
pleasure to thus publicly endorse
him. / have known Mr.. Bell during
an average life time. and sizing up
his capabilities with the require
ments of the Office, perceive an APP
propriate combination. Mr.. Bell is
a farmer of life long training; is per-
fectly conversant with the value of
all farm products and utensils and
is honest to the highest degree Mr..
Bell has never sought office, nor is he
seeking it now, but his many friends
in the county would take pleasure
in having him in the important of
flee of assessor. 1t is unnecessary to
say that Mr.. Bell is, was, and ever
viii be sound on democratic princi-
pies. A. SUBSCRIBER
Atkins, March Is, 1892.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
On April IL 234 valuable government
lots will be sold &C lot Springs. A
large crowd is expected.

Act on a new prtnciple-regulattng the iIy-
ar. stomach and bowels through the nerves.
A new discovery. DIR. Miles Pills specify
cure biliousness. bad taste. torpid liver piles.
constipation. UneqIaled for men, women,
child rem Smallest. mildest. surest! 50 doses
. cents. Samples free at Weimer Drug Cos
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Fishback's Record All Right.

Ed. DEMOCRAT: As to Col, Fish
back being a union man when the
war commenced and doing all he
could against secession can assure
Met L. Jones and Gen. Reynolds
that large number of as good dem
ocrats as live in this state, were OPP
posed to secession and did all they
could against it, and demanded all
the time that the south ought to ask
her rights under the stars and
stripes. | thought so myself, and
think so vet. / must say | don't
think there is a sounder democrat
in the State than Col. Fishback and
l think he will be elected governor
by large majority, and such letters
as those OF Jones and Reynolds
should not have been introduced in
this canvass. In neither of these
letters is one good reason given why
Col. Fishback would not make a
good governor Prejudice seems to
be behind the whole matter. The
Fishback amendment doing away
with some of the fraudulent railroad
aid, levee and swamp land bonds may
have made him some enemies in the
lower part of the state. But his
amendment was endorsed by large
majority of the people.
As soon as the war was over Col.
Fishback went to work for the good
of the people of the state and has
ever stood by them in their trials
and has at all times advocated the
pure principles of democracy.
/ repeat, be will be the next gov
ernor of Arkansas.
JAMES NJ. HARKEY.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

EARNESTLY REQUESTED TO meet at their
respective precincts at 2 O'Clock on Sat
ursIay, March 26th, HOLD A CONVENTION
and SEND DELEGATES TO the county con-
vention, each township being allowed
delegates a. follows; Allen j, Bayliss /,
Burnett |, Convenience |, Clark 2, Cen
ter /, Dover ], Freeman l, Griffin |, Gal
la Rock l. Gala Creek /, Gum Log 2,
Holly Bend |, Illinois 4, Independence
1. Jackson |. Liberty /, Lee 2, Martin i,
Moreland /, North Fork /, Sand Springs
/, Valley 2, Wilson l.
fSignee, W. w. Brashear, chairman,
H. ). Dunlap, seet'y, A. A. Beasler,
Frank Burris, A. 5. Garrison, Sam Da-
Wis w j SfShee
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

weImer prug y AgIsnIa IsE alore MealeInes
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

for Secretary Of State
Van Buren, Argus: Reese b. Ho-
gins. Of RusselIville. candidate for
secretary Of state, is in our city,
and favored us with call He is
thoroughly competent to fill the po-
sition. and If chosen, viii make US
an excellent official
Fort Smith Call: Mr.. Reese Ho-
gins OF RusselIville, Pope county,
has been in our city for the past two
DAYS. Mr.. Higgins is candidate
for secretary Of state He is clever,
well informed gentleman, who has
rendered good service to the demo
cratic party in times past, and he u
making a favorable impression on
our people.
Fort Smith Times One Of the
most agreeable and taking men in
the state is Reese b. Higgins, Of
Pope, Mr. Higgins is candidate
for secretary of state, and Is now in
the city in that interest Our peo-
pie NAV be assured that when they
shake hands with Mr.. Higgins that
they are shaking with man who
stands nnexcelIed in those attributes
that go to make an active, intelligent
and first class gentleman, one who
is as popular at home as neighbor
as be is as candidate.
Dardanelle Post: The Post nom
mated Reese b. Higgins for secretary
of state more than year ago. We
remember it quite distinctly, for it
was on the very day that Grover
Cleveland declared against free coin
age, and it struck us that it was ex-
aetly the right time for some demo
crat to go and do some good fling,
and mighty good at that. So we
stepped over to the Office and nomi-
mated Mr.. Higgins for Secretary of
State. and we have yet to learn that
we could have done better thing.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
For over Fifty Years
100000 A WEEK

THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC proves, by sworn
statement. that 33.7T new. paid yearly sub
scribers exclusive Of renewalsl were added to
the lists OF THE -'TwIcE-A-s EEK" REPUBLIC
during the months or December and January
Just past. and shows by fac smile postofiee
receipts that more than 10000 copies OF each
issue, or exceeding $4,000 every week, wer
actually mailed during that time. This un-
paralleled record Of sue es shows that the
people are quick to distinguish between sta ge.
coach and railroad service. THE TWICE A.
WzEEn REPUBLIC is mailed every Tuesday
and Friday. for ONLY ONE DOLLAR YEAR. A
semi-weekiy.atthe price OF the cheapest week
". sample copies free. Address, THE RE
PUBLIC, ST. LouIs, No.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Fishhack's Little

Col. Fishback's Little Rock
speech pleased his friends and dis
pleased his enemies. This result
was easily forseen. But as he has
more of the former than of the lat
ter his gubernatorial boom was in
no wise injured by the effort. The
fact is there ought never to have
been any occasion for that speech,
but having it forced upon him by
Reynolds d Co. he met the issue
courageously and effectively 1t
was a Fishback speech and a Fish
back victory.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
WHITE NOSE

This celebrated stallion will stand The sea.
son az kUssELLyILLEaNd GALA CREEK.
season beginning March 10. 1874. lie viii b
at Rssseliyllle four days and Gala Greek
two days OF each week, beginning al Gala
Greek March II end IS, IS and ID and every
nine days thereafter until June i. when n
VIII oe founa at h's stable at Kusseiville.
"hITk NOSE Is black, about II hands hieh
weighs 1910 poundA Is good saddle horse
Finely formed.
sired IN Paris. Texas BY Bengal. fastest two
mile Aorse on record His dam was a Nilsson.
q mare. famous for ,rotsing.
Terms: Insurance, $40
Care viii be taken 70 prevent accidents. bat
VIII not be responsible for any.
w. R. McARTHUR.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
BuckIen's Arnfca SaIye.

A negro woman In Poinsett county
claims Ia be III years old. She re
members seeing Washington on his
way 70 New York u be inangurated.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

A LARGER number than usual OF
newspaper men are entering the po-
litical field this year There IS Edi-
tors Z. Warren % TsAarkana and
j. r. Jobe of Searcy, wanting to be
mayor of their respective cities, A.
C. Hull of the Harrison Banner as
pires to be secretary of state, .. Z.
Ludwig of the GAINESVILLE Herald
Journal is out for circuit clerk, w.
Theo. Smith of the Stuttgart Chron-
ical is candidate for the state SEN
ate, j. F. Weaver, of the Fort Smith
Call, and Harrison Box of the At
kins Mail are candidates for the
Legislature. Doubtless there are
others who have thus far resisted the
solicitations of their friends but will
yield to their entreaties later on. We
wish our confreres, one and all, sue
cess-if not now, some other time.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
UNDER THE OLD LAW.
The Manner in Which school Director
Are to be Elected This Year.

Are to be Elected This Year.
To all School Directors and Citizens.
Many inquiries have been made at
this office as to whether the election
law passed by the last legislature
controls the school elections. | re-
ferred the question to Hon. w. f.
Atkinson, the attorney general, and
he has rendered me the opinion that
the.school elections in May are not
affected by the lately passed election
law This viii place them under the
old law Directors will proceed to
hold these elections under the law
as it stood prior to the meeting Of
the last legislature.
The last legislature decided that
ii was best 10 apportion the full
amount Of the school revenues in the
summer. 1t therefore authorized the
state superintendent to apportion
the school revenues certified to him
by the auditor on the first Mondays
of August and February instead of
the first Mondays of July and Jan
uary. The purpose was 70 distribute
all the money as soon after a settle
ment Of the collections as possible
The law worked exactly as it was
intended-about all the revenue be-
ing distributed in August, leaving
very little TO be distributed in Feb
ruary. The February apportionment
had as well be abolished. as under
the present revenue laws there can
never be any considerable amount
Of money in the treasury to distrib-
ute In that month.
! should be very glad to have eve
~ paper in the state copy this
notice, as 1t concerns the whole body
Of the people. Very respectfully,
j. H. SHrNN,
Supt Public Instruction.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
COMMISSIONER Sale.

NOTIf e Il hereby given, that bv virtue Of
IN an orger OF the Pope Circuit Court at its
Novea Der. sci. term. 1. "a special commits
stouer, will on he 9th day Of April, 1sez. dur
inR the hours for judicial sales. offer for sale
TO the highest and best bidder. at ths eonrt-
house door in ihe town OF RUSSELL vile. Pope
County. Arkansas. the following descr ibed
property, towit. Lots ~ four aud ca seven
ty-three. In Mary A. RrsseIrs addition 10 the
Town Of RHsseilsilie, Pope County, Arkansas
Said property is sold because il Is not suscept-
ible Of partition and division. The title is per-
feet. Terms: Credit Of 10 ten months. pnr-
chaser to give note with good security; a lien
being retained for purchase money.
JAY WILLIAMSON,
special Commits ioner
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

NOTICE Is hereby given that we will at the
March, lss's, term Of Pope County Court.
apply Tor new road 10 begin at the Dover and
tlArksyiile road at Mrs H0weliis gate near the
ford Of the Illinois bayou and run down on the
the bank Of the bayou 10 the cast end
OF the bridge. Or, leaving the Clarksville
Mrs Howeil's aud Joe Petty's land, and runnin :
thence due west on the lands belonging to j. NJ
n scott and Mrs Howell and Mrs. Howell and
81 the bayou To the bridge. And. beginning near
ne ford OF tho west fork OF the bayou On the
lafksEilieFoad running thence up the bayou on
j. r. kenneys land 10 fnterSect Big Piney mad
near the upper ford 81 the bayou on said Piney
ROAD. y Q. BRApLKY 4 OrHKRs
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

The Gazette's Camden correspond
ent, "Waybaek," is a type of moss
back happily well nigh extinct In
this country. He is "me too pol
itician of the Reynolds variety, hence
his attack on Fishback does himself
greater injury than the object of his
prejudice. BY the way, why is it
that the authors of such thrusts in
variably fight behind mask? Is it
because they are ashamed of their
progeny?
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

There Will be a convention Of the Re
puoileaii party oil rope county, az 80
house, in Russellville, for the purpose Of
the ensuing two years, choosing two
delegates TO the state convention AZ Lit
tie Rock April eth and two delegates to
the congressional convention al Little
Rock April sth, and attending to such
other business as may come before the
convention.
The repnblieans 81 each township are
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

A MoRELASD correspondent has
timely article in to-day's paper adj
dressed to candidates, in which the
question of candidatorial traipsing
is considered. The subject is treat
ed from a farmers standpoint, and
a plentitude of argument is addue-
ed by the author in support Of his
position. We commend the article
to the careful consideration Of those
to whom Ii is addressed.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Execution Sale.

NOTICE is hereby giTen that /. as sheriff OF
IN Pope County, Ark, will on the 18th aay
March. 1892. during the hears for Judicial sales
offer for sale 10 the highest ana best bid.
der. At the courthouse door in the town Of Rus
sellyilie. Pope Co, Ark. the following de-
scribed property. towit:
Lots 9. ~ aud Is. Block az in the town OF
London, Pope Co, Ark.
said property being levied on By me. as such
sheriff. as the property OF j. h. Tucker to sat
tsfy an execution issued and placed 40 NV
hands By the Clerk of the Circuit Cont Of Pop<
County, Ark. in favor Of A NJ S1sboe against
said J. h. Tucker for the sum OF siI,S0 iudg-
nent aud So 90 as costs, dated January 30 lsSsa
Terms: Credit OF months. purchaser 10 give
security rs the law directs.
w j. JOHNSON SHERIFF
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

SINCE Mr. Reynolds has found
it so convenient to go into the
''scropping' business, wonder If his
own record wouldn't prove right
interesting topic for discussion at
this time? We simply ask for in
formation II is a poor rule, 1T is
said. that won't work both ways.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

THE gubernatorial boomlets of
Messrs. Reynolds and Rector have
vanished into very thin air since the
formers letter and the latter's state
house sp eech Whether there are
others contemplating committing
political harikari in the same man
ner remains to be seen.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
That Tired FEELING.

Is often the forerunner Of serious
illness, which may be broken up if a
good tonic like Hoods Sarsaparilla
is taken in season. This medicine
invigorates the kidneys and liver TO
remove the waste from the system,
purifies the blood and builds up the
strength.
Constipation is caused by loss of
the peristaltic action Of the bowels.
Hoods Pills restore this action and
inyigorate the liver.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

The democratic state central com
mittee last week selected Little
Rock as the place and June IA as
the date for the Convention TO nomi-
nate candidates for state officers and
elect delegates to the Chicago con
yention. Pope county is entitled to
ten delegates in the state convention.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

M oIISE Is hereby given that application
4 VII ne made 70 the March, lSs2. term 81
Pope County Court for a new rped beyinnir.,
near J, L Tate's residence at Dover and
tapin treek road. and running ia a norfherly
direction via Of the farms OF Nj u Meow : II
rye Mrs D. Howard, W. NJ. Brown Known a.
We Johnny Brown place. and interesting the
Dover and Slick road near the negro church
r. K. BROoKS
lhAtSi ;. II. Rye. 4 81 others
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
BRIGHT,s DISEASE,
Why will anyone with weak kidneys
Continue to sufferi

OF all insidious ailments there is nons
more certain of deadly effect, If neglected,
than Brights Disease. Thousands who
suffer from this disease do not even know
they are affected. Ii comes upon person
slowly but surely, like & thief in the
night. 1t has no symptoms peculiarly its
own, but its effect is indicated by symp-
toms that might be traced 70 other causes.
The fluids Of the body vary in color from
light To dark, and If left standing assume
q cloudy appearance and deposit sedi=
ment that may be either red or white.
Frequently there is a pain about the loins,
under the left shoulder, or in the small OF
the back. The victim feels listieSs and
drowsy, is easily fatigued, and usually Of
gloomy and melancholy disposition The
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
speclaI Asse..ment..

VIE Tax Books for the collection Of the spes-
4 lal assessment upon the land in Fencing
District No. have been placed IN my hands An
owners OF land lying IN the district are required
20 pay their assessment 10 me within thirty DAYS
ment : not made. acti0n will be commenced AZ
the end o. that time for collection Of said assess
ments and for legal penalty and costa
Given under my hand this 10Th dav OF March
issz W. j. JOHNSON Collector
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

HoS. Jerry Simpson thinks the
sub-treasnry scheme is losing favor
with the farmers. Hon. Jerry may
or may not wear hosiery, but he
wears brains undoubtedly.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

THE democratic situation may be
briefly summed up this way: A
great many people want Cleveland
or western man, the balance want
western man or Cleveland.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

SENATOR HILL is making an ac-
tive canvass for the presidential
nomination. On this account his
trip south will be watched with in
terest.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

The Fishback fight has just about
settled down to a contest between
politicians and the people. In a
struggle of this kind a survival Of
the tittest will obtain and the Great
Commoner win come out on top.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

REPRESENTATIVE w. L. Wilson, the
apostle Of tariff reform may be fore
ed to run for governor of West Yir-
ginia to keep Steve Elkins from car
rying the state. Wilson is willing,
but by no means anxious.