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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
.sThe Vail of Darkness. ',

We have several copies of the book
 "vail of Darkness" left which are offer ed at only 20 cents each. Call at the DEMOCRAT office and get one. The edition is limited and the book will be valuable as souvenir, being the first Pope county romance ever published. Be sure to call at this office and get one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen
 Gents.


 Gents.
 Upon receipt of your address and fifteen cents In postage stamps. we will mail to you prepaid our SOUVENIR PORTFOLIO of the Worlds Columbian Exposition, the regular price is tifty cents, but as we want you to have one we make the price nominal. You will find it work ot art and thing to be prized, It contains full page views of the great buildings, with the descrip- tions of same, and Is executed in the highest style of art If not satisfied with It. after you get 1t. we will re- fund the stamps and let you keep the book. Address
 II. K. BucKLEN & Co.,. Chicago. Ill. It Is claimed that even in the Holse there Is majority against uncoDdi. tional repeal of the sherman law.
 All Free.
 Those who have used pr. Kings New Discovery know it's value, and thoss who have not, have now the opportuni. ty to try It free. Call on the advert tis. ed druggist and get trial bottle free Send your name and address to II. K Bucklen X Co.,. Chicago, and get { sample box of Dr. Kings New Lift Pills free, as we'll as copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor Free. all of which is guaranteed to dt you good and cost you nothing. J. " Wells, druggist.
 There is great apprehension at 0ma ha lest the foundation Of the new Fed eral Building is not on ground stabl' enough to support it.
 4 as&nk ws. SA~@AM~s~
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Potts Station Notes.

Fine rain and crops are looking well. George Reed smiles again as he looks
 over his creek bottom farm Gregory Falls spent few days in Little Rock last week buying few goods and visit | ing friends. James c. Falls, Boyce Oates and Nail Falls are bracing the
 breeze of Mt. Nebo.. Henry Ferguson and Miss Carrie Brown say their schools are in a fourishing condition. They like the profession fine.. :. Ha, Ina the boys have found club they can beat Atkins. James B. Ferguson spent Sat urday and Sunday with Russellville friends. |. P. W. Wilson and J. k. Falls of Gaston county, N. c. visited relatives here last week. Mir. Wilson is the prin- cipal liveryman of Gastonia, keeping l20 horses on the road all the time. Oates
 & Reed the new mattress men are busy every day filling orders. J. T. John sons folks are home from Freeman Springs. They contemplate moving to Texas this fall. . Willie and Warren
 Ferguson have two good upland and one
 bottom farm for sale. Uncle Joer still sits in the postoffice, ever ready to
 answer the call of letter and newspaper
 readers. GRANDPA.
 PoTTs STATION, Aug. l4.--Last Sab
 bath had the pleasure of meeting the good people of Potts Station and vicini- ty at the Baptist church. Promptly at
 9 :clock l noticed we'll organized and interesting Sunday school seemingly interested in the study of the scriptures. Bro. Woodland, the pastor, was engaged in a protracted meeting at Coal Hill and could not be on hand but we were not disappointed the pulpit being filled by
 Rev. Mir Roax. His subject was What shall do with Jesus" The importance of decision was forcibly impressed and
 that now was the accepted time. It is the custom of these people to have two discourses at each regular meeting, and in order that the spiritual man might
 better enjoy the occasion the good ladies look after the temporal man. About l o'clock baskets were seen beneath the
 natural shades filled with all that one
 might wish for, prepared by country la dies who are always educated in that department which most interests man, and inviting all to come and partake, and last but not least, a few hours were spent in uniting our voices in hymns
 and spiritual songs, having for our lead CT the pleasant and interesting little
 man, Dr. D. c. Hopkins of Russellvile,
 who impressed upon us the high im- portance of being able to praise God in
 an in elligent manner with our songs. think 1t is the wish of these people that
 8 normal school be taught in the near | future NwoRB.
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- 7'7'''''7 -
 CLOTHING.

All the latest cloths, Foreign and American manufacture, made up in the maker 6 Brown of Philadelphia. Call are m both 1 nleasin@ @ and charming to the eye, and sure to win you over if you need anything at all in clothing.
 W. F. PRUITT, Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
Small Bile Beans cure Constipation. as
To the Farmers.

Public notice is hereby given to the farmers of Pope county that there will be a public meeting of the farmers at the courthouse in Russellyille, August 26, 1893, for the purpose of electing cotton weigher to weigh cotton at Rus sellville during the fall and winter of 1893. All farmers who are interested are hereby notified to attend.
 J. D. M. CLINE,
 for the Farmers. The DEMOCRAT is requested to an nounce that ". J. White has been se- leeted by the merchants of Russellville as delegate to attend the above meet ing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
rn0w AT THENW p40TNTe

f xH&bM EUkNloI showing where Dr, Piercs's Pleasant Pol lets excel the ordi- nary pills
 They're smaller easier to take; easier In their ways. Nc griping; no distur- bance ; no reaction afterward.
 Their influence Idsfs. By their tonic or strengthening ef-
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
Young Mens' Prayer Meeting

Meets Monday night next lat the 0 s. Presbyterian chsrch.
 Subject: whose example will you follow, Paul or Felix? Acts 24 :22-27 l John 2: l5-l7.
 Leader, Will Hill.
 All young men cordially invited to attend.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
Card of Thanks.

We, the teachers of Sixth District, hereby tender our thanks to tn 6 good people of Pisgah and community for the kindness and hospitality shown ms while In attendance at the institute.
 MATTE BELL, Sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17

from the four counties of Johnson. Pope, Franklin and Newton Mir. Paris re- turned to ClarksyiIle Tuesday to report, and expects to return and finish the
 Pope county collection next week. He
 is an enthusiastic fruit expert and his
 collection will doubtless be the very
 best that possibly could be made.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17

LyoR sALE-stove or fire wood, sawed ana E split in lengths to suit purchaser. J, l.. SHINN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
Card of Thanks.

Editor DEMOCRAT: Permit us to ex- press through your paper to our friends our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all their kindness and sympathy ex- tended to us during recent illness. Words cannot convey the feeling, and they cannot tell how sincerely We value their kindness. May God bless you all and compensate you for your Kindness to us. ". M. PERLER,
 l.. K. PEELER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
VALLEY ROUTE TIME TABLE.

Going East. nal Mail. ... leave Russellville, l0:l0 a. m nsss City Express" 4;40 a. m 1 Going West. ai Mail .........l leave Russellyille, F zoo m nsas City Express I0:55 D. m
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17

f1ne Small Bile Bean every night for week aroase Torpid Liverh Ssc. per ootEis
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
PURELY PERSONAL.

To aid Digestion taks one SasaH Bile Bean after eating. 25c. per bottle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17

Prof.Shinn, superintendent of public instruction, made the apportionment of the common school fund to the various counties of the state last week. The to- tai amount apportioned was $30S, ,344.12. State school enumeration 422, IA, amount apportioned to each child enumerated 73e. The scholastic population of Pope being 7,699 there was apportioned to this county $5,547.27.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17

Have you a watch that needs repalrs or some broken jewelry which you wish mended? If so, take them to H. c. Will key, the Jeweler, and have them repair ed in first-class order.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17

MT. r. M. aFilss tHV 0oiihsVh N""h- ty fruit man, spent q couple of days in this county this week gathering speci- mems of fruit for shipment to Chicago to % on exhibition at the Worlds Fair. He succeeded in getting excellent speci- mems Of five varieties and says that a
 magnificent exhibit could be obtained in this county by devoting little mon- ey and time to it. Mr. Farris k work ing under the direction of Capt. k. T.. Mcconnell of Clarksville who is repre-
 senting the Mo. Pacific Railway in the effort to get complete fruit exhibit
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22
CHARGES OF CROOKEDNESs.
A Revenue Collector for Whom a
Warrant Is Out.

FRESNO. June 21.-Investigations have
counts and business methods of j. w.
Conger, Deputy Revenue Collector, by
Revenue Agent A. C. McLachlin and
Assistant Agent 3. N. Thomas AS re-
suit OF these Investigations orders were
issued yesterday morning for the arrest of
Conger, and Deputy j. T. Youngberg and
Assistant Boreland took possession of
everything connected with the Deputy
Collectors Office in Fresno, and forwarded
all the records and papers found to Col
lector Quinn al San Francisco.
The exact nature of the charges against
Conger are not known, but it is stated that
the moneys collected and reports sent in
do not correspond, and that the business
Of the Office has been carelessly conducted,
MIR. Conger's family went to Pasadena
some time ago, and last Friday he stated
he had received word that his child was
sick and that he was going to Pasadena.
1t is learned that he has not been to
Pasadena nor has he been heard from.
Whether he has left the country to escape
Imprisonment or is somewhere In the
mountainous parts of his district attending
to his duties are matters of conjecture.
Conger was man ding the conf.
dence and respect of all who knew him.
Marshal Gard was here to-day, and stated
that one charge against him was selling
Cancelled stamps. His baggage was checked
to Mojave, and he was of the opinion that
Conger had either gone to Mexico or
Texas
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22
SHE HAD FALLEN.
May Simpson Ends Her Life With
q Pistol.

May Simpson Ends Her Life With
q Pistol.
MODESTO, June 2I.-May Simpson, aged
II years. committed suicide last night at
the homo of DR.. A. A. Wood by shooting
herself in the right temple with 3S-cali-
Der pistol. Deceased was employed as
domestic and was subject to melancholy
spells. A note found in her clothing
stated that she could not be happy again,
that she was in love and had fallen.
Miss Simpson came from San Francisco
year ago with the Rev. NJ. D. Buck, pas
tor of tho Methodist Episcopal church,
and remained in his family until three
months ago, when she went to DR.. Wood.
The girl has brooded over family troubles.
Her mother is dead and her stepfather.
named McGrath, is In Laramie, Wyo. She
has a 14-year-old sister living at Wood
land.
The unfortunate young woman came
from the East some years ago with her
grandfather and young sister. The grand
father soon seems to have died or disap-
Deared, and the sister was adopted by 4
family now living at Woodland.
Not long after her arrival in San Fran
cisco May Simpson seems to have fallen
into wild ways. but was rescued and taken
to the Florence Crttenton Home She
remained there six months and gave every
evidence of having completely reformed.
THE girl was willing. helpful and
kind" said lady connected with the In
st!tution yesterday to CALL reporter.
1t is quite blow to hear of her death.
She was so young and pretty that we all
felt an interest in her. Only little while
ago she wrote to say how much she would
like TO come to the city on o visit, but
could not leave her work.
May Simpson left the home to enter the
service of Rev. M. d. Buck. Friends of
the family speak of her as bright. indus
lrious girl. who gave entire satisfaction to
her employers. They add. however. that
since leaving the reverend gentleman's
home the young woman found lover, who
soon deserted her. Dreadine rem ewed dis
grace after avowed repentance, she APP
pears to have given way completely to
melancholy. and in that frame of mind
she took her life.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22
TALK OF THE DERBY.
No Fayorife Has a Lead-Pipe
CinCh on Il.
The Race as Likely to Go to an
Outsider as Any Other
Horse.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

CHICAGO. June 2f.-At last the entire
Eastern American Derby contingent is
here preparing for the great event on Sat
urday. From the variety OF work shown
the riddle as TO which will win becomes
more difficult, and the Derby is as likely TO
fall to an outsider as 10 one of the favor
ties. Coca judges think that if the race
does go to an outsider Johnson has the
best chance, but Chorister and ST. Leonard
impress the trainers as being best fitted &c
outstay and Out-tire any other Derby can
dldate. especially if the track be heavy.
Lookout has many friends, but Clifford is
decidedly the favorite among the u ainers.
SHEEPSHEAD BAY, June 21.-The track
was fast.
Futurity course, Sirocco won, Wah Jim
second, Longs treet third. Time, 10 As.
Futurity course. Kazam won, Little
Matt second, Meddler third. Time, 1:13.
Futurity course. Sarah Ramey won,
Lustre second. ST. Domingo third. Time,
1:12.
Seven furloDgs, Speculation won, Arab
second. Deception third. Time, :27 3.5.
One mile and a furlong, Count won,
Raceland second, LeOnawell third. Time,
$50 2-5.
Six furlongs on the turf. Cataract won,
J P B second, Lamisere third. Time. Is.
LAToNIA, June 21.-The track was deep
with slushy mud
Seven furlongs, Ceverton won, The Fl Gro
second. Doncaster third. Time, :33A.
Nine-siXteenth Himyar won. Joe L
second, FOnseca third. Time, :59A.
Eleven-sxteenths. Captain Drake won,
Foreman second. Mirage third. Time,
1:12h.
One mile. Legrande won, John Berkeley
second. Monteyldeo third. Time, 2:1S.
Five furlongs, Front Man won. Leham
second. Editha third. Time. 06A.
Eeven-sxteenths. st. Cyr won, Evlet
second, Hume Boy third. Time. 1:12A.
ST. LOUIS. June 2l.-The track was slow.
SIX furlongs, Townsend won, Arthur q
second, Mamie S third. Time, 90
Four and n half furlongs. Jennie won,
Richland second, Luke Parks third. Time.
so.
Six furlongs. Woodberry won, Sympa.
thetic's Last second, Maid of Honor third.
Time, 1917.
Seven and half furlongs, Brazos won,
Tom Finley second, Lockport third. Time,
l 40.
One mile, Fillmore won. AL Orth second,
Redcap third. Time, :50b.
One mile, Francisco won. Seed second,
Long Ten third. Time. :47A.
Handicap, one mile, Soundmore won, FL
Rave second. Pescador third. Time. 1:46b
VANCOUVER. June 21.-Trotting, 2:33
class, Anita won. Harry Young second.
Tybolt third. Best time, 2:27.
Trotting, 1924 class, Blonde won.
Bishop second. Pearl Fisher third. Best
time, 2:20.
Pacing, 2:4O class. Graceful George won,
Doc Sperry second. Benny Belle third,
Rocket fourth. Best time. 2:221
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22
TO STAND TOGETHER,
Wise Action Taken by the Local
Banks.
In Case of Necessity Clearing House
Certificates VIII Be
Issued.

The recommendation of the New York
Clearinghouse, that the clearinghouse
associations of other cities in the United
States should ADOPT the plan under which
it works, was adopted yesterday at meet
Ing held by the San Francisco Clearing
house.
This plan provides that Clearing-ho use
banks shall support one another and issue
clearinghouse certificates for mutual con-
Venience whenever necessary, and also for
protection in time of need.
1t was unanimously conceded that the is
suance of such certificates would be a very
desirable plan for the aid of solvent banks
| IN temporary need.
This plan. formulated in New York,
makes provision for issuing certificates by
me clearinghouse against collateral Sc
curity deposited in the hands of loan
committee. thus practically making avail
able for payment of the balances at the
clearinghouse the bills receivable and
other securities Of the banks. 1t also per-
mits the gold coin to circulate iii public.
The use of such certificates has in times
OF monetary stringeDcy greatly relieved
the situation. Bankers say they can see
no reason why the adoption Of the plan by
the San Francisco clearinghouse will not
promote confidence and relieve the money
market If any stringency should occur in
this city.
As San Francisco is full of money in the
vaults Of her banks there is little likeli-
hood OF such an event coming to pass.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22
STEAMSHIP TRUST.
Reaching Out for the Control of the
Trans Atlantic Traffic.

New YORK, June 21.-To-day nun Der
Of prominent men met in Jersey City to
elect directors for the International Navi-
cation Company of New jersey. The COM
pany is combination OF steamship lines
for the purpose of controlling the greater
portion of the traffic between this port and
Philadelphia and the several European
ports. The capital of the company is
S1500O,0O0. The proceedings were sur
rounded by the utmost secrecy. General
Sewell said after the meeting Today: 1.-THE
new company will control great deal of
the freight and passenger trade between
this port and European ports, and it is
likely that the Red Star and lnman lines
will be Immediately absorbed. We shall
have the City of Rome and the City of New
York in brief space of time. The COM
pany has already ordered five new steam
ships from the Cramps of Philadelphia,
each of them to cost 80, 900, Co.,"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22
WICKED JIM HILL.
Now He Has Put the Knife Into
Western Freight Rates.

Now He Has Put the Knife Into
Western Freight Rates.
CHICAGO, jane 2l.-The Great Northern
road has announced that beginning June
"a it will pu, into affect new freight
schedule from Chicago. st. Paui and St.
Louis to Montana, Idaho and Washington
common points from 10 TO Is per cent less
than the tariff now in force over the lines
of the Western Freight Association.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, June q. The Great
Northern cuts the present low passenger
rates $40 on first class and So on second
class, cut of over 90 per cent in regular
rates. On the 24th inst. the rates estab-
lished by the company take effect. The
continuance of the conditions under which
traffic previously moved necessitates a
further readiustment of rates TO and from
North Pacific Coast points, effective June
%, on the following basis: From Eastern
terminals to North Pacific Coast points,
first class, S25; second class, S18. The
frst-class rate named above will apply in
both directions, and the second-class rate
for westbound only. These rates are to
apply for continuous passage.
ST. LOUIS. June 21-St. Louis. Iron
Mountain and Southern, Missouri. Kansas
and Texas, Cotton Belt and Sante Fe to-
day made a reduction of rates from South
ern points to ST. Louis and Chicago of
nearly 10 per cent Of the present rate for
the round trip.
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absolutely no excuse for the present crazy
run on them.
The deposits in nineteen Los Angeles
banks on January l aggregated about
ST., 100000, which ia an increase of more
than million dollars during the year.
A careful review Of the situation Mt the
close of business to-day indicates that the
financial atmosphere is clearing. The
arrival of large amount of coin from the
north, aggreGating $3.50 900, and the an
nouncement that 100000 more would ar
rive to-day had reassuring effect, which
was shown from the fact that as the clos
ing hour approached there was falling
off rather than an increase in the number
of depositors about the various banks.
AS stated there was an increased de-
mand at the Farmers and Merchants
Bank for a short time during the morning,
but this was checked by the arrival of
$3.50, 600 of gold coin from San Francisco
in charge of l. w. Hellman. Mr.. He'll
man stated that this amount was draw n
entirely from his own personal resour ces
and that not one cert or it was from the
Nevada Bank. The bank will receive
$500, 900 additional this morning and it
will open its doors with over million in
coin in its vaults, which it is believed will
be moro than enough to meet all demands.
During the day $4,000 was withdrawn
and deposits made aggregated S65,0O0 to
$4,000.
The run on the Los Angeles National
Bank was continued throughout the day
up to the closing hours. but rather dimin-
ished Instead of increased as o'clock APP
bo hsn L cd hnr
ing the entire day end did not take
advan tage of the notice issued that it
would keep open but one hour. The de-
mands were light compared with the
previous day and offers of assistance were
received aggregating S65.000. The South
ern California Railroad Company made its
usual deposit to-day. On Investigation by
the Supervisors the deposit of county
funds. amounting to $4,000. was found
intact. The strong fight made by Major
B0nebrake in the face of the most UMPIRE
cedented run has attracted general atten-
ton, and be has received many congratu-
lations and subStan tial offers of assistance
in consequence. There is nothing new in
regard to the banks which failed to open
this morning.
The solvency of the First National and
the Southern California is beyond ques-
ton and every dollar will be paid, winch
condition exists as to all other hanks which
have suspended. There was no run 10
speak of on any of the other banks of the
city, and it is believed that there will not
be any. The Bank of America received a
heavy accommodation from the Farmers
and Merchants, and has S125,000 in cash
resources in San Francisco which will be
available to-day and which will enable i
to meet all demands. The savings banks
are enforcing the notice rule. and there is
no trouble of any sort in these inStitu-
lions reported.
II is estimated that about 100000 has
been withdrawn from tile banks during
the present crisis. and so far not single
mercantile failure has been reported.
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THE GRATEFUL DUKE.
Thanks to America From the De
SCendant of Columbus.

Thanks to America From the De-
scendant of Columbus.
NEW YORK. June 81. - The Duke of
Veragua has written letter to Secretary
Gresham, taking leave of the Government,
and requesting that the profound and sim
cere gratitude OF his family and himself for
the honor and hospitality extended to
them be conveyed to the Congress and
people of the United States. The Duke
alludes to the fact that only once before
had the United States honored a citizen of
another nation, and rejoices that in this
way his name will be linked with that of
Lafayette. He pays a tribute of admira-
ton to the grandeur. progress and pros
perity of the United States, and to the
intelligence. enterprise and patriotism of
its people. he commends the exposition
at Chicago as the greatest triumph of the
civilization of the nineteenth century, and
tenders to the exposition officials his
heartiest congratulations and thanks.
In closing, the Duke requests MIR.
Gresham to express to the President his
regrets for his inability to offer his thanks
in person and to pay his farewell respects
to the chief magistrate.
Secretary Gresham in reply said: 1.-THE
qualification which the Government and
people of the United States justly felt at
being enabled to welcome as the guest of
the nation one whose name and blood
to-day represents the great admiral to
whose perseverance and dauntless faith
the discovery of our New World is due
has found fitting expression in the cordial
welcome extended to you; and your visit
to our shores will ever remain prominently
associated with the Columbian commence
ration now in progress