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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

tizing act of 1873 the laws Of the United States provided for the free and nnlimitedn coinage of silver. That is, any person possessing sll- yer of the requisite tineness could take it to the mints of the United States and get it coined into stand ard silver dollars without paying toll or mint charge of any kind whatever. It did not make any diff ference whether the silver was mined in this country or not. The silver dollar of 4123 grains weight was the legal tender uuit of value, and all the Government had to do was to certify by it's stamp the weight and fineness of the metal in the coins.
 By the ratio of 16 to F is meant that in coining the precious metals the silver dollar shall weigh 16 times as much as the gold dollar. That is the rule now, as the standard silver dollar of 4124 grains weight is with in a very small fraction of being Is times as heavy as the gold dollar of 25.S grains. If the ratio of 20 to l should be adopted, as proposed in Senator Vests bill, the silver dollar would be made just 20 times as heavy as a gold dollar and would contain 516 grains of silver instead of 412t grains. But some of the silver men claim that if the ratio is changed at least part of the difference should be subtracted from the gold dollar in stead of adding it all to the weight of the silver dollar.
 The New York Democratic State platform adopted by the"Anti-Snap- pers' on May 31, 1892, as well as that adopted by the ''Snappers" or Hill faction on Febuary g, 1892, both denounced the Sherman bullion law. The "Snappers" or regular convention denounced it as an ob, struction and "hindrance of re- turn to free bimetallic coinage" The Anti ti-Snappers' convention, held by Mir. Cleveland's friends, adopted money plank in which this language appears: We approve the use of both gold and silver as money, and we demand that all dol lars, whether gold or silver, shall be equal in value to each other in fact as well as by declaration of law. We are opposed to the free coinage of silver by the United States alone Ut the existing ratio of l6 to l, be cause we believe that free coinage at that ratio will result in the immedi- ate disappearance of gold from the business of this country"
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

tectiye tariff bill to be fraud, de- fusion and snare, calculated only to work hardships upon the masses and benefit a special class. Tariff reform as demanded by the people must be made manifest, no matter how hard the tariff barons kick. The fact that those interested di- rectly in the benefits of tariff taxa ton are making a grand effort to forestall the reforms demanded is self evident The mails are burden ed with special pleas for protection
 the old arguments in new dress that have long been used to bolster up the cause. In addition to this there is a well directed, though senseless attempt to make it appear that the financial stringency and business stagnation is because "the people" fear that congress will re- form and reduce tariff taxation. This argument is too silly for belief. It will fool no one. The tariff is a tax. It is an unjust and unequal tax. The people demand reforma- tion to a revenue basis. Congress is the servant of the people and their commands must be obeyed
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
People We Read About.

Atkins Mail: H. V. Cockerill tells us he is no longer measuring calico for E. A. Darr.
 Little Rock Democrats Chicago cor respondence: Chester Russell, of Russ ellville, a student of the University at Fayetteville and Captain of Company c. of the A. I. U. cadets, was here last week.
 Clarksville Herald-Journal: Joe Bonds, who has been making his home with Rev. Milner for some time, left for his old home at Russellville Monday. Joe is good steady boy and glves prom ise of making . substantial business man.
 Morrilton Headlight: Mir. J. H. Shoppach, of the State Treasurer's office, Little Rock, and MT. T. T. Colds, Of Rus sellvllle, were here Tuesday, attending the funeral of Mrs. Stallings. They married sisters of Stailings, both of whom died recently.
 Dardanelle Post: We have heard that it is not without the bounds of pos ability that Judge R. B. Wilson of Rus sellvilIe, Pope county may measure with Col. Terry for his seat in Congress next year. This little bit of information fail- ed to reach the Morrilton Pilot via grape vine.
 Clarksville Herald-Journal: Buck McKennon who is we'll known to be an ardent disciple of Isaak Walton and . skillful angler, tells peculiar fish story. While fishing in Horsehead creek re- gently and using big mlnnow for bait. . large trout seized the hook, pushing the minnow up on the line and barbing himself. As Mir. Mckennon was hauling out his prize another trout siezed the minnow and swallowed it being unable to free itself. MT. McKennon landed two fine trout with one hook and also saved the bait for another throw.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
Get The News.

Every occupation in the country Is anxiously looking to the extra Session of Congress for relief. Every citizen Is directly and personally interested in every measure to be discussed, and 1t will want the news promptly and fully. It is during time like this, that the great advantages of THE "TwIcE-A- WEEK ST. LoUIs REPUBLIC is c0nclu- siveIy demonstrated. Its readers get ALL the news each Tuesday and Fri day--just twice as often and fully as it could be had from any weekly paper--and yet 1t costs no more than the weeklies-- ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. It will be indispensable during the next few months. Send in your subscriDtlon at once. Extra copy free for one year to the sender of Club of four new names with four dollars. Write for free sam pie copies, and raise Club. Address THE REPUBLIC. ST. LoUIs, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
More About Silver.

The St. Louis Republic throws some interesting side lights on the silver question in the subjoined paragraphs:
 The Government now has stored in the Treasury about 134, ,000, 900 ounces of uncoined silver, purchased at cost of $120,000,000.
 Every vote cast in Congress for the Sherman silver purchase law of July IA, 1890, was cast by Repub- lican. Not Democrat voted for it in either house.
 If the Sherman law should be re- pealed internationally there would remain no law providing for the coinage of silver dollars, but it is likely that Congress would at once turn in and pass some such law.
 Previous to John Sherman's sil- yer demonetization act in 1873 the coinage of both gold and silver in this country was absolutely free and unlimited. Since then we have had free and unlimited coinage of gold only, with limited coinage of silver by the Government part of the time.
 In the Bland silver dollar and in all our gold coins there is one-tenth of alloy, the other nine -tenths being pure metal. Yes, the Sherman act of July IA, 1890, repealed the Bland Allison act, which required the Sec retary of the Treasury to coin at least 100000 silver dollars each month. It IS now optional with the Secretary of the Treasury to redeem the Sherman bullion notes in gold or to coin silver to redeem them with and both Secretary Foster and Sec retary Carlisle have adhered to the policy of redeeming them in gold.
 Previous to the Sherman demone-
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

benefit of the young ministers who are now attending, and who may hereafter aftend. Arkansas Cumberland College. a. A resolution was adopted opposing any change whatever in our denomina- fional name.
 Reys. ". c. Wheat, J. T. Henderson and H. B. Miner were dismissed by let ter. If the measures adopted are exc cuted. in the very near future every congregation in the Presbytery will be supplied with preaching.
 The good people of New Hope com munity susfained their already justly earned reputation for hospitality by the most royal manner in which they en- tertained the members of the Presby- fery. H. E. MILNER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

Ballard's Snow Liniment
 This invaluable remedy Is one that ought to be in every household. It will cure your Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Frosted Chest. If you have Lame Back 1t will cure 1t. It penetrates to the seat of the disease. It will cure Stiff Joints and contracted muscles after all other rem- edies have failed. Those who have been cripples for years have used Bal lard's Snow LIniment snd thrown away their crutches and been able to walk as well as ever. It will cure you. Price 50 cents. Sold by J. ". Wells.
 The success of Mrs. Annie M. Beam, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, In the treatment of diarrhoea In children will undoubtedly be of interest to many mothers. She says: sI spent severa. weeks in Jonstown. Pa. after the great flood, on account of my husband being employed there. We had several child ren with us, two of whom took the disrrheoa very badly. l got some of Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Dia- rrhea Remedy from Rev. Mir. Chap man. It cured both of them. l knew of several other cases where It was equally successful. 1 think 1t cannot be excelled and cheerfully recommend it." 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by Druggists. aug
 The Bshrine Sea tribunal arbitration at Paris has rendered its report In the dispute between England sni the United States. The decision is against the claims set up by the United States.
 Beware of Imposition.
 We desire to inform the public that pr. Pitchers Castoria Is made and put up in the Laboratory of the Centaur Company, New York. In but one size bottle. and on the outside the formula Is printed and the Fsc-sim signature Of "Chas. H. Fletcher, New York" No other preparation offered AS Castoria Is genuine, To counterfeit or initiate ei- ther in the name or signature Is a crim- nal offense. Dr. Pitchers Castoria has become valuable standard family medicine with the inuorsement of some of the best Physicians in America. Don't allow any one to sell you any thing else on the plea or promise that 1t Is ssjust as good" and will answer ev- cry purpose, etc.. etc. Castoria Is sold by all respectable druggists and dealers In medicine.
 Do not be deceived when you buy 1t, but look well at the wrapper and see if It has the Signature of Chas. H. Fletch- CT, New York. No other can be gen. uine. Castoria without this Signature is Base Fraud. I93
 Both silver and anti-silver men are making claims Of strength, but 1t is be- lieyed & free coinage bill at 20 to l will ultimately be passed.
 MT. J. c. Boswell. one of the best known and most respected citizens of Brownw wood, Texas, suffere with di- arrhoes for long time and tried many different remedies without benefit. un- til Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy was used; that re- lIeved him ar once. For sale by Drug gists. aug
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
A SURE THING.
OId Cases of Malaria Need no Longer
 be InvaIids.

There is no trying to dodge the fact that quinine will not always cure malaria. While it is donbtless true that large doses of quinine or some other derivative of Calisya bark will cure more cases of chills and fever than any other drug. it is equally certain that in chronic mala- ria it is, in majority of cases, a Hat failure. In every malarious district there are thousands of people who continually take quinine and yet continually have more or less ire quent attacks of malaria. These facts need no argument. Every per son who lives in a malarious locality knows them to be true.
 A remedy capable of curing these cases of chronic malaria that quin- inc will not relieve would be great blessing to humanity and produce . genuine sensation in medical circles This is exactly what the remedy Pe-ru-na-will do. It cures all those 1 old and stubborn cases of chronic malaria that have taken quininc perhaps for years without result. A thorough course of Pe-ra-na is sure to remove the malarial poison from the system.
 A publication containing the lat est information concerning the na- turc and origin of malarial poison and the cure of malaria in all its forms is being sent to malarial suf- ferers in all parts of the civilized world by the Pe-ru-na Drug Manu- featuring Company of Columbus, Ohio. It will be sent free to any address for limited time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

THE people who hold to the faith of Jefferson and Jackson demand that their representatives in con gress make good the platform pledges upon which they were elect ed. They believe that the Chicago platform meant just what it said no war on silver and a continued as sault on the iniquites of the Mo Kinley bill.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

DAVID B. Hills speech in the Senate last week was not such an effort as is calculated to elevate him in public estimation, notwithstand- ing he gave utterance to some ex- oellent sentiments especially on bi- lnetalism. Mir. Hill seems to be af- fieted with a trife too abundant egotism and allows his implacable nature to assert itself over much.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
For Over Fifty Years

HRs. WfrsLow's SoorHI<g SYRUP has been used by millions of mothers for their children while teething. If disturbed st night and bro ksn of ysur rest by sick child suffering and once and get bottle of Mrs Winslow's Sooth- ing Syrup for Chii dren Tecthiug... It will re- lieve the poor little sufferer immediately. De- about ft It cures Diarrhma. regulates the Stomach and Bowels. cures Wind Colic. soft. ems the Gums and reduces fnhammatiou. and gives tone and energy to the whole system. aNSs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children feething is pleasant to the taste and is the pre- scription of one of the oldest aud best female phynfcians and nurses in the United e...so-; Price twenty-five cents boft.s.-s<.Ssu pf all druggists throughout the gsriu. Be sure and ask for "Mxs. WrNsLow'B SooTHrHa sYRUP-"
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

TIE State board of railroad com missions finished last week the work of assessing the railroads operating in this state. The total mileage for the year 1893 is }, 29027 miles, an increase of 3l.s3 miles over 1892. The total valuation this year is $19,311,52 an increase of $7s3, 3S1 over last year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

AN unfounded report gained cir oulation last week to the effect that an extra session of the legislature would be convened to consider the project of building a state railroad, by the inmates of the penetentiary, to extend from Salem, Mo. to Little Rock. The promoters of the scheme are unknown, but it has been ascer- tained that Governor Fishback has no intention of summoning the so- Ions for any such purpose
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

A PECULIAR result of the silver agitation in congress is seen in the fact that confessed bimetalists like Vest, Voorhees,, Hill, Wilson and others, are found voting exactly as the monometalists would have them vote. Paradoxes like this never fail to excite wonder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

CONGRESSMAN Wilson of West Virginia, the new chairman of the ways and means committee, is the acknowledged leader of the house. The repeal bill bearing his name which passed by the magnificent majority of 130, was undoubtedly an administration measure and had the full endorsement of Mir. Cleveland.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

ALL honor to Messrs Terry, Neill, McCullock, and McRae. They stand firmly on the democratic platform and believe in redeeming the pledges made to the people
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

In chronic Catarrh in the Head, where every other would-be help has failed, the proprietors of Dr. 6age's Catarrh Remedy will give $500 if they can't effect perfect and permanent cure. By It's mild, soothing, cleansing, and healing properties, this remedy will cure ths very worst cases.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

THE silver and anti-silver agita- tion should not detract all attention from the fact that the people by an overwhelming majority last Nov ember declared the Mckinley pro-
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
A STRANGE CASE.
How an Enemy was Rolled.

The following graphic statement will be read with intense Interest: "i cannot describe the numb creepy sensation that existed in my arms. hands and legs. had to rub and beat those parts until they were sore, to overcome in measure the dead feeling that had taken possession of them. In addition. l had a strange weakness in my back and around my waist together with an indescribabie gone feeling in my stomach. Physicians said it was creeping paralysis, from which, accord ing to their universal conclusion. there is no relief. Once it fastens upon person. they say, it continues its .insidlous progress until it reaches q vital point and the sufferer dies. Such was my prospect had been dOctoring a year and . half steadily, but with no par 'icular benefit. when saw an advertisement Of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. procured . bottle and began using It. Marvellous as 1t may seem. but few days had passed before every bit of that creepy feeling had left me, and there has not been even the slightest indication of It's return. I now feel as well as I ever did and have gained ten pounds in weight, though had run down from i70 to i37. Four others have used Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine on my recomen- 1ation, and it has been as satisfactory in their eases as in mine. e."--James Kane. La Rue Q.
 Dr Miles Restorative Nervine is sold by all druggists on positive guarantee. or sent direct by the Dr. Miles Medical Co, Eikhart Ind, on receipt of price, q per bottle, six bottles for $5 express prepaid. It Is free from opiates or dangerous drugs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

THE movement to elect United States senators by direct vote of the people and to elect to such positions men who will heed the voice of the people is gaining considerable mo- mentum.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
CLOTHING.

All the latest cloths, Foreign and American manufacture, made up in the latest and most artistic styles by Wana- maker & Brown of Philadelphia. Call on me and look at samples, they are both pleasing and charming to the eye, and sure to win you over if you need anything at all in clothing.
 W. k. PRUITr, Agent.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

KEEP your eye on the men who advocate a large issue of bonds. They are doing some of the finest wire pulling ever done in this coun- try,
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

GoLD IS being imported from Europe m enormous quantities. It| is already felt appreciabIy in finan- cial channels, and the fact that still greater quantities are coming gives confidence to everybody
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

PLANTATION CHILL CURE is guaranteed If it won't cure 70 and get your money back. Ask your merchant about 1t. Price 50 cts. Sold smith Drug Co.,. !. VI. wells and wm. Brooks, Rnsselfviiie; W. A. Baird. Dover; Drs. Rye and Butts, London.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

NEXT Saturday is election day and every democrat who has paid his poll tax should go to the polls and vote for Bum and Wood.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
Strayed or stolen.

A brown mare mule, branded J. H. connected on left shoulder, small saddle marks on back, mane and tale long. Five dollars reward for return or informa- tion. Jo J. SMITH,
 Residence m.N. E. new bayou bridge sep7
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
SUBSCRIPTION S1 PER ANNUM
 PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31. 1893.

SILENCE is golden, especially if it is favorable to the continued coin age of silver dollars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

THE DEMOCRAT returns thanks to Senator Berry and Representative Terry for valuable public documents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

THE first bale of new cotton is a prominent arrival chronicled by the press of nnmber of Arkansas towns.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

ORAToRY in congress won't help the currency or tariff laws. Action is what is needed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

WHEN MT. Breckinridge hears from his constituents he will begin to wonder where he is at.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

world for biliousness are these little :. Pel- lets.r They gently stimulate and powerfully invigorate the liver They're the smallesi bance to the system, diet, or occupation One tiny, sugar coated Pellet at dose is e per feet corrective and regulator.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

VIYANTED-.Twenty good wood choppers. w Apply to J. L. sHINN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
Look Here, Do You Want Cheap
 Farm.

have for sale 30 acres of land miles south of Appleton, 45 acres in cultiva- tion. good we'll of freestone water and good young orchard. Will take one-half of purchase price in mules. Also, for sale IA acres in corn, l3 acres in cotton, 90 bushels of wheat in garner, 2S head of hogs, 3 good milk cows, house furniture and farming implements.
 31 L. B. BRANDON, Appleton, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31
McEIree's Wine ot CarduI

MCEtTGS WinG Ol IdToul and THEDFoRDs BLACK oRAueHT are for sale by the following merchants in wEIMER DRUG co, Russe.lvilie. WILLIAM BROOKS. CITY DRUG STORE C ;s-ox "; A; GALLowAY, Scs Atkins. BLEDsoE A FORD, l: N. CAGLE, cagiesville. W. 4. BAIRD. Dover. BRANT < SON. Appleton. H SMITH, London. BURG Ess ROBERTSON, London. k. II. GARDNER, Potts station, W. & NEWTON. Scottsville. There Is another crisis in Egyptian political matters. Have you tried Plantation Liver Pills for habituai constipation They are perfectly de- iixhtfai and sure cure. Price 15ets. Sold by
 smith Drug Co.,. Russeliviiie,
 w. A. Baird, Dover.
 Dre Rye Butts. London
 Neal X Co.,. Dover.
 w. Wells. Rnssellyiile-
 Wm. Brooks
 LADIES Needing tonic, or children that want building
 np. should take
 BROWNS IRON MxT-TERS. Is is pls&sAut % take, cures Malaria, Indigear ton. and bLli0uansss. AA dealers ksepis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

Destructive earthquakes have occur. ed in Italy with loss of life.
 RalIards 2uOw Tfutmanf
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

AT TOUR TONGUE will show you whether you need Dr. Pierce's Pleasant PeIIefx If it'a furred or coated: if you've no appetite, and have frequent hea<laches with or without dizziness, chilly sensations, and oc- casional nausea; if you feel dull, drowsy, and greatly tired or debiii- tated- that proves that you're bilious.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

Children like to take {" C. q. C. Certain Chill Cure," the pleas ant and guaranteed cure for Fever, Ague and Maiaria-Bet- ter than Quinine. Price 50 cts.
 For sale by " WELLS
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoriA- When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA. When she became Miss she chung to CastorLA- When she had Children. she gave them castoriA-
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

All those who desire Accident In surance before starting to the Worlds Fair should call on J. E. Battenfield not later than Friday, Sept. l, and put in their application so as to give time for the policies to be written up and ready for Mon day. The cost is only $l per 5000 for 30 day policy, including weekly indemnity of $5 on each 5000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

ft Is stated that the Cherokee Strip will be opened to settlement between September IA and 90. Is your life worth SO cents7 Dumb Chill; Ague; Congestiye Chill, Death. This is the evolution of that malariAl chiiI sensation. Stop 1t in time. Plantation Chill Cure will do 1t, or 1t will cost you nothing.
 smith Drug Co, Kuesellville.
 W. A. Baird, Dover
 Drs. Rye < Butts. London.
 Neal & Co.,, Dover.
 ]. W. W els. Russellyille.
 Wm. Brooks. - MsELnEE,s WINE or cAEpvi for weak SsrvsA
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

tent by express on receipt sf price of ue pss ssela sRADFiElp REeuLA1oR co, Atsaaa. oa.
 SOLD BY ALL DRU00IsrA
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-31

"C. q. C. Certain Chill Cure" s pleasant t0 take and harm less. Children like it. Guaran. tced to cure Chiils and Fever, Large bottles 50 cents,
 For sale by w WELLS