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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13

"A meeting of tue stockholders of the Russellyille Canning and Evaporat- ing Co. was held at the courthouse last Friday afternoon. Reports were read showing that the company had $i,106.99 in cash on hand and assets valued at $3,S2I, ,7S. Owing to the inability to se- cure q competent superintendent it was decided to go out of business and Pres ident White was authorized to close up the company's affairs. It is estimated that the stockholders will realize from the assets between 90 and 75 per cent. of their investment.
 Cures Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Fever Sores. Smiths Pain oil. 35 cents.
 Hon. Lawrence Russell of this place and Col. Jordan E. Cravcns of Clarks- Yille have formed a copartnership for the practice of law. lssey sn.n snsi practice in all the courts of tha state and United States and guarantee prompt attention to all business entrusted to them. MT. Russell is a graduate of the University of Fayetteville. and is well yersed in le gal lore. He has represented very ac- ceptably his county in the legislature two terms, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all our people. Judge Crav- ems is an eminent lawyer and justly pop ular. The new firm is strong one, and we wish 1t success.
 To aid Digestion take one Small Bile Bean after eating. 25c, per bottle
 Few things lend so much attractive ness and grace to home as pictures, and few accomplishments are more to be desired than tha divine touch which give to canvass much of life and beauty. Mrs. J. II. Shinn has in her studio, upstairs in the Shinn store building, great va riety of artistic gems executed by her own hand In free hand drawing, in pastel and crayon work and china dec oration she displays extraordinary talent. Possessed of the highest artistic genius sle gives to her work an individuality that only can come from the touch of q master hand. It will repay any one who enjoys inspecting art work to call at Mrs. Shinn's studio. Most certainly any one desiring art lessons at most reasonable prices should go there.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
PROGRAMME
Of the Pope County Sunday School As sociation to be Held at Appleton,
 Iulv 9th and 2nfh 1ANA

 Of the Pope County Sunday School As
 sociation to he Held at Appleton, July 18th and goth, 1893. l Opening sermon by Rev. R. l. Benn, of Russellville, 1uesdag night Jnly IS. l. Called to order by the president at 15 minutes to 10 o'clock a. m. Wednesday. 2 Song and devotional service for 30 minutes.
 3 Opening remarks by the presi dent, and appointment of committees
 4 Address of welcome by Dr, J. W. Bruton. ,. Response by R. R. Wilson. 6. Song.
 EVENING SESSION.
 l. Devotional exercises. ? Report of committee on creden- tials and miscellaneous business. 3. Topic: The Sunday School and the Home, by J c. Bonds. 4 Song. 5 Topic: The Model Teacher, by F. D. E. Montgomery. 6 Song [ Topic: Music in the Sunday School, by D. c. Hopkins. | s. Song. NIGHT SESSION, l. Devotional and song service. 2. Topic: the Sunday School Stu perintendent, by Key. W. w. Wat kins. 3. Song. f. Conservation service SECOND DAY-MoRNING SESSION at 9
 O'CLOCK. l. Devotional exercises. ?. Reading minutes of previous sessions.
 3. Reports of township yice-presi- dents and superintendents. 4. Song. 5. Topic: The Sunday School and the Citizen, by R. l.. Lawrence.
 6. Topic: The Value of County Sunday School Association, and how to Advance it's Interests, by Rev. u. J. Hearon.
 '. Topic: The Relation of the Church to the Sunday School, and both to Society, by W. L. Sibley.
 8. Reports of committees.
 EVENING SESSION.
 l. Devotional exercises.
 }. Topic: Preparation of the Les son, by J. A. Evans.
 3. Topic: At what Age are we Re leased from Sunday School Work? By Caleb Davis.
 4. Election of officers, including township yice-presldents, executive committee and delegates to State association
 ). Selection of place for next meeting.
 6. Report of committee on resolu- tions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
The School Question.

At the mass meeting held in the court house on Friday night of last week to consider the school question the board of directors emphasized the fact that the funds in the treas ury after adding a room and making certain needed repairs would not support more than a four months term of school. It was suggested that the contribution of 50 cents per month for each pupil enrolled would insure fund with which the school could be amply maintained for eight months, and committee wasappoint- ed to wait upon the patrons of the school and solicit subscriptions of this amount, the committee toreport at an adjourned meeting Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday afternoon the committee met and reported progress but the result of their canvass was not as satisfactory as the friends of the movement had reason to expect. Pledges for only about $500 were SC cured, and the committee was con tinued with request to make further efforts and report again Thursday afternoon
 The situation may be briefly stat ed thus: the district contains over 500 children of scholastic age and to properly grade them another room must be added and one more teacher employed. The full limit of five mill tax has been voted, but the fund secured from that source will be in sufficient after making the necessary improvements to pay teachers salar- ies for full term. The board, there fore, will be forced to suspend the free school for this year unless the fund is supplemented by private subscription. The plan proposed is not new and untried one for Lo- noke and other towns in this state do this same thing every year.
 The patrons of the school have it in their power to secure a school of eight months by paying four dollars per term for each pupil, or, on the other hand by withholding this amount they will force the directory to abandon the school altogether for one year. So far as we are concern ed we are in favor of coming to the relief of the board and have sub scribed our share, believing it better to pay the sum asked than to pay the usual rates of regular suhscrip- tion school
 We trust the people will carefully consider the matter and Loyalty stand by the board in doing what they conceive to be, and which un- doubtedly is, for the best interests of the district. Let every one en- courage the committee and work for an eight months term of public school
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
Friday Night,s Entertainment.

A great deal of interest IS being taken ill the entertainment to be given at the courthouse on Friday night next by the Ladies Working Society of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Some of our best home talent has been enlisted and will take prominent parts in the pro gram. There will be vocal and instru- mental music, tableaux, dumb bell drill and numerous other attractions, enough to furnish entertainment for full two hours. Admission 25 cents, children un- der twelve l5 cents. The entire proceeds will be used in church work. The eu- tertaiment will be richly worth the price of admission without considering it's merltorious object, and it is hoped that the attendance will be a large one. Tickets on sale at c. D. Rowan & Bros and Ragsdale X Ferguson's.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13

The opening sermon of the County Sunday School Association at Appleton, July 18th and 20th will be preached on Tuesday night the 18th at s o'clock ?. m. by Rev. R. l.. Benn of Russellville --The DEMOCRAT desires to return thanks to Dr. Andrew Howell for some of his wedding cake presented on the oc- casion of his recent visit to this city. His thoughtfulness is highly appreciat- ed.
 Mir. K. E. Eggleston of Big Sandy Texas, while visiting his father, NJ. l., Eggleston, ill this place last week called and renewed his subscription to the DEMOCRAT. lie returned home this week.
 Hon. Lawrence Russell and Mrs Mary Montgomery will represent the c r. school in the Sunday school conven- ton at Appleton next week. The other schools will elect their delegates next Sunday.
 Mrs. Hummer mother of James and and Charles Hummer of this place, died Saturday and was buried Sunday after. noon at, New Hope. The deceased has for many years been a sufferer from rheumatism.
 The DEMOCRAT has for sale few souvenirs of the Worlds Fair building They contain simile of the Arkansas building on one side, and the coat oi arms on the other. Price 50 cents, Cal and get one.
 We are glad to state that Decatur | Weir's little boy who was so frightfully burned with powder last week is not SC badly injured as was thought. His face is healing nicely and one eye if not both will be saved.
 -The ladies of the A. R. P. churcf will give a pleasing entertainment al the courthouse next Friday night tn, proceeds to be used in church work Let every one attend and help the ladies in their laudable effort
 The Little Rock weekly Gazette is now published twiee-a-week at the old price of Sl.00 per year and at that rate ought to secure a largely increased subscription list. If you are not taking 1t let u' send in your subscription.
 -Elders J. !. smith of London, ant John 4. Cargile of Alabama, southern evangelist of the Second Adventis church, called on THE DEMOCRAT Satur day. Elder Cargile will preach at Mil Creek July IS and IS at night.
 --The Johnson county singing con vention held a very enjoyable session | Saturday and Sunday last at Lamar 1 The following Pope county singers wer, present: Dr. Hopkins and wife, Mrs 1 Chalfant, T. B. Cosper, T. B. Stewart Sam Martin, Miss Sallie Stewart anC Miss Lillie Martin, The Rev. Mir. NunI and Dr. Hopkins did the speech making
 w. H. Greer, Surveyor of Conway county, has issued q practical treatise or l government land surveys. It is design ed for teachers and pupils, with proper method of reading, designating ant teaching the subdivisions of public iaDs as provided in act of the last legislature The volume is sold for 50 cents. 4 large discount to clubs. Address w. II Greer, Morrilton, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
SMIrH's Pain oil-positive, pure;
 Every ache and pain will cure.
PROGRAM
Of Pope County Singing Convention at Hopewell Church, August
 1, , and 6, 1898

Of Pope County Singing Convention at
 Hopewell Church, August
 1, 5 and 6, 1898
 FRIDAY-FIRsT DAY. l. Convention called to order by the president, Dr. D. C. Hopkins. ?. Song by the Convention, led by the leader of Hopewell singing class. 3. Scripture reading and prayer by Key. U. J. Hearon. Music
 4. Welcome address by Esq Sproles Music and dinner.
 AFTERNOON SESSION Music 15 minutes. 5. Election of officers for the ensu- Ing year, and general business of the Convention.
 Music.
 6. Response to address of welcome, by = Hendrix.
 '. "Do the people appreciate the Singing Conventions of the present day, and shall we enlarge them?" By s. W. Mcclure, of the Atkins Mail.
 sATURDAY-sEcoND DAY. Convention called to order by the president. Music 15 minutes. 1, "Harmony and Composition of Mnsic," by Rev. s. J. Oslin, of Fort Smith, president of Fort Smith and h. dian Territory singing convention. Music.
 3. Address on Science of Music, by l.. ". Garrett, president of Johnson county singing convention. Dinner,
 AFTERNOON SESSION, Music l5 minutes. 3. Annual address by Hon. Lawrence Russell. Music.
 4. Short talks by members of the Convention on any subjects the con- yention may call up. Music. 5. Closing remarks by the president
 SUNDAY THIRD DAY. Music all day. All leaders of music are desired to be present and take part in the singing.
 Delegates coming by rail will get on at Atkins. c. NJ. WH.LIAMsoN,
 D. c. PERRY,
 JAS. A BRADLEY,
 Committee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
PROGRAM

Ofthe Union Meeting of the Leaguers and Endeavorers at the NJ. E. Churcl South, at 3:30 o'clock Sunday after noon, July 16.
 Subject, Casting our Burdens on the Lord.n
 1. Doxology.
 ?. Scriptural reading by Rose Jami. son.
 3. Prayer by Bro. Rutledge. f. Quartctte, Cast thy Burden or the Lord" Misses Emma Bonds and Maggie Miller and Messrs. K. k. Doggett and J. F. Munday.
 5. Discussion. Five minute talks CD Temporal, l.. Russell, CD Financial J. F. Munday, (3l Sickness, II. c. Will key, (4) Afliiction, A. Erwin, (5) Spirit ual, Ed Sweet, (6) Youthful, K. K. Dog gett, CD Our Burdens, U. J. Hearon, (S) Christ the Burden Bearer Bro. Rut- ledge.
 6. Solo, Miss Gertrude Munday. 7. Prayer by Rev. Hearon. 8. Song by Choir.
 3. Benediction.
 All christian people are cordially in- vited to attend.
 RosE JAMESON, Leader.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent or bust ness, take on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleas antly and effectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing levers, headaches and other forms of sick ness. For sale in 50c. and $l bot ties by all leading druggists. Man ufactured by the California Fig Syr- up Co. only.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
DARDANELLE LAND OFFICE.
The Effort to Remove to Little Rock
 May Not Succeed.

Some time ago an associated press dis patch sent out from Washington stated that the department would discontinue the land office at DardanelIe and cons0l- iCate the business with the office at Lit tie Rock No reason was assigned for the proposed change, but 1t is under stood that the department believes the business of the area embraced in the two districts could be transacted at one of flee and more economically than by maintaining both offices. It E not alto gether certni.sS U til,.s sifis view of. the case l is eosssUt, and a strong effort by remon- strance and otherwise will be made to retain the office at Darslanellc.
 The following letter from Senator Berry to Judge R. E. Wilson of fliis place will be read with Hterest in tFIs connection;
 BENroNvTLLE, ARK, July ?. Dear Judge: I have just received your letter. While at Little Rock l saw statement in the St. Louis Republic that there was a probability of consoli- 1 dating the Little Rock and Dardanelle land offices. I immediately wired both the Commissioner aud Secretary of the Interior protesting against it. Mir. Terry also did the same thing. l then wrote the Commissioner fully, giving him all the reasons why it should not be done. had q letter yesterday from the Com missioner, written however before he received my telegrams or letter,in which he said that there had been some talk of consolidating the two offices, but as we had said to him while there that it ought not to be done, he would do all he could to prevent it. l again wrote him, and | have every reason to hope and believe the consolidation will not take place. It might be well for your people to forward a protest to the Secretary of the Interior
 J. II. BERRY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
TEN SCHOLARSHIPS

In order to induce people to raise clubs to the TWICE WEEK GAZETTE, the publishers arc offering ten scholarships in Hardin Ladies' College and Conservatory of Music at Mexico, Mo-. to the ten young ladies, who, through their own efforts or the efforts of friends and relatives, fccure the largest number of sub scriptions to the TwICE-A-WEEK GAZETTE be fore September 1, 1893. Hardin College is one of the finest in the United States. Its literary department is as good as the best, and no other college in this country has as inc music de- partment as its Conservatory of Mus ic. The professors are all gra luates of the finest col leges. There is not more desirable school in the country, and young lady who secures a scholarship in it IS fortunate indeed, It re- quires only little effort to get one Of these scholarships. In addition 10 the scholarships |, TIE GAZETTE guarantees a suitable reward q for each young lady who has twenty five or more subseripuons t0 her credit. Any sub seribsr who pays for one year can have the subscription credited to any young lady he de- snes, For further particulars address
 THE GAZETTE
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13

per extant. We will forward your sub scrintion if you desire
 -0nc of the six convicts who escaped from the county farm recently was cap tured by Deputy-sheriff Hamilton. The other five are still at large.
 -,I'he |. D. club and invited guests went out to Cagles' Mill last Friday and spent the day very pleasantly. Mrs. M ". Hill chaperoned the party.
 I sell a machine that took the Grand Prize over all other machines. The finest mechanics the world can produce say it is the best.7 Jno. 4. Erwin
 Thomas r. Rollow and family oi Nevada, Texas, have been guests of Rus sellville relatives this week. They are enroute home from the Worlds Fair.
 --The annual campmeeting at Gravel Hill will commence Friday night before the first Sunday in August, Rev. ". A McIver and other ministers in charge.
 W. c. weimer, Notary Public, at the First National Bank, takes acknowledge ments, writes deeds and conyeyances and does all other kinds Of notarial work
 John Runners ten year old son met with the misfortune to get his arm broken last week. The limb was prompt ly set and the little fellow is doing well.
 The discordant katydid fills the sul- try air with his shrill notes, while the tuneful mosquito Is beginning to get his instrument in tune for the summer mat inees.
 --The school funds are all in the coun- ty treasury and Treasurer Young will send out his annnal statement soon as the apportionment is made by the coun- ty court.
 Prof. Tamblyn of Central Bushes: College, Sedalia, Mo, was the guest Sat urday of Messrs. Jack Jraig and Joe Jacobson and with them spent Sunday on Nebo.
 Next Friday night the newly elected officers of Ashby lodge No. 535 Knights and Ladies of Honor will be installed. A full attendance of the members is car nestly desired.
 --Ex-Postmastcr Brashear of More land was in town Tuesday. He has lost none of his political zeal and is taking a lively interest in the forthcoming ses- sion of congress.
 M. M. Duffie of Princeton, Dallas county is figuring on opening stock oi general merchandise here about SeD- tember l. He is negotiating for the Shinn brick store.
 Have you watch that needs repairs or some broken jewelry which you wish mended? If so, take them to II. c. Will key, the Jeweler, and have them repair ed in first-class order.
 Pruitt-Bell Mercantile Co.'S low prices on all lawns, challies, white goods, etc.. are giving them a big trade. You can't afford to miss this great sacrifice sale Pruitt-Bell Mercantile Go.
 Esq. T.. L Meade and family re- turned Tuesday from Honey Grove, Texas, in response to a telegram an nouncing the serious illness of Mir. Meade's mother. She is very low.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
Probate court meets next Monday.

sttftft 1A -v' Kansas City Express l0;55 D. m 
 Probate court meets next Monday. TUFTS PILLS cure chills and fever Farmers are busy saving hay this week.
 Don't forget the entertainment Fri day evening.
 Good residence for rent. Apply to Vim. Brooks.
 Miss zella Beard is visiting Mrs. Capt. Peeler.
 John Perriman left Monday for the Worlds Fair.
 c. L. Howell has five-room resi- dence for rent.
 MT Holly Patrick of Atkins sun- dayed in RussellYille.
 Hams and breakfast bacon at Pruitt- Bell Mercantile Co.'S.
 Cotton and corn are growing very rapidly this hot weather.
 Van Boswell has a few pairs Of white and black rabbits for sale.
 Summer free schools are in full blast through out the county.
 Fruit jars and tin cans for sale by Love < Roys Hardware Go.
 Judge R. E. Wilson made a business trip to Little Rock Monday.
 Screen doors and windows for sale by Love < Roys Hardware Co.
 -The small boy is getting in his work on green apples, and vice versa,
 Ladies slippers at very low prices at Pruitt-Bell Mercantile Co.'S.
 --The shriI whistle of the thresher will soon be heard in the land
 Grain cradles and moving blades, etc. at Love < Roys Hardware Co. Miss Flora Perry is visiting friends at Springfield, Conway county.
 MT. Sid Applewhite of Little Rock is visiting Mir. Walter McAnally. Rufus Gerber and wife will teach school at Scottsyille this summer. --J. A. Bost of Atkins, hooked genu- inc carp in Gala Creek last week. County Clerk Howard returned Monday from brief visit to Nebo. I've are glad to state that MT. Mace Bernard is recovering quite rapidly. --Dr. ". $. Hinton of Atkins, favored lHE DEMOCRAT with call Thursday. MT. W. c. Dodd and family were the guests Of Mir. Charles Black last week. Remember the DEMOCRAT does all kinds of job printing at the lowest rates' Prof. M. l.. Ellis of Freeman town ship was in town Tuesday on business. Attorney J. A. Lewis of Appleton .> was in town Monday on legal business Mrs. B. ]. Strickland was quite sick several days last week, but is now better -Dolen Burris of Atkins, has accept ed a position in q drugstore at Darda- nelle.
 Buy your fruit jars from C. D. Rowan < Bro. They have Mason's best flint glass.
 --J. 1T. Rushing of Bakers Creek will teach a summer tern. of school on Tea Ridge
 MT. A. Nj. Bradley and family spent yesterday on the Bayou fishing and pie nieing.
 The watermelon season is near at hand and the doctors are consequently happy.
 MT. All Wallace has returned from his visit to Ontario, much improved by the trip.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
picnic.

The Double Springs M. E. Sunday school have made arrangements for q Sunday school picnic at or near Double Springs school house on Crow noun tain, July p, 1893. A suitable program has been arranged, and good time is anticipated. Everybody Is cordially invited to come and bring well-flled baskets. By request of the school.
 J. W. GIDEON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
uow,s THrs i

We Offer One Hundred Dollare Reward fof any ease o1 Gatarfh that cannot be cured hy Halls Catarrh Cure.
 We, the undersigned, have know% F ]. Ghe- ney for the last D years, and believe him per feetls honorable and financially able to carry ont any obligations made by their firm. West < Truax. Wholesale Druggiats Toledo Q. Naiding, kinnan < Marvin, Wholesale Drug
 gists, Toledo, Ohio
 Halls CatarFh Cure is taken internally, act- ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Price, Toe per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. iul
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
CITY PARLOR CONFECTIONERY
R. II. BONDS, Proprietor.

Always in stock Fancy Canned Meats, oys- ters. Fruits and Berries Oranges, Lemons. pincapples and Bananas. Superior grade oi Tobacco and Cigars. Finest assortment of Fan ey Candies in town. Ice Cream and sherbet served every day. lee Cream delivered in quart trays
 Estimates furnished for Church Festivals, so- ciables, etc.
 Handsome Parlor in Connection. !.
 Best of Order Kept. Call and see me.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
Notice.

The first monthly teachers institute Of district No. l, which includes Dover, Martin, Bayliss and Sand Spring town ships, will be held at New Hope school house, Saturday, July 22, 1893, com mencing at o'clock a. m. Teachers are expected to attend, and all school directors and lovers of education are earnestly requested to come.
 lul20 JNo. A. PLEss.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13
FOR SALE.

A good farm located miles north- east Of Russellyille, and 3 miles east of the Rachel coal mines. I20 acres of land, 50 acres In cultivation, acre peach orchard, just in it's prime, and 8 acres fine young apple trees of fall md winter varieties in splendid condition. II nse with rooms, ,good we'll of water anu all necessary outbuildings, barn, and stock well convenient with an abundant supply Of water. Also, q quarry of excellent stone for binding. etc. This farm can be bought at a bar gain. For further particulars apply to
 O. c. WYNN,
 RusseilyiIle, Arkansas What medical college is your physiciRn a graduate from
 Guyer -- Medical collegeS Humph Hd's no medical college fiedgellng No air; he's graduate of the jury which listened to the expert testimony in g great pizen case.--Puck.
 Pitchers CastoFIa.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-13

Cure for Colds, Feyers and General Debility. SmaH Bile Beans. 25c. Der bottle.
 Mike Pat, what's the most import ant for doctor to succeed in thase low grounds of sorrow
 Pat--A good knowledge of medicine and surgery.
 Mike--Ah. me boy, that used to was iu ould Erin and young America. but nowadays full stock Of confidential tafFy. party avery fortnight and a hired boy to call at the gate for the doctor avery fifteen or twenty minutes while the party Chimney Corner