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The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
Riding an Alligator.
Florida laeon.


 On las, Saturday morning scene took place at Lake Lockloosa station. on the Peninsular railroad. Florida. which for genuine excitement and sensation. will completely lay in the shade the best Span ish bull-fght on record. \ party of men on the wharf saw d large alligator about a hundred yards out m the lake gently re posing amid the ripple that d pleasant breeze was making. Some of the party got into q boat. carrying with them a small harpoon hook. and rowed out 10 the aIli- gator. When m convenient distance the harpoon was thrown. and with unerring shot. made i:s way into ihe beast just be- hind the righ, fore leg. No sooner than this was done. and while the alligator was raging m the waters in it's most powerful efforts 10 release itself one of the party. a Mir. posey. a man probably fifty years of age. leaped into the lake. swam to the rearing and surging monster. got upon it's back. grabbed Il around the neck and rode II to land amid the shouts of those who were fortunate enough to witness the eN- citing scene. When measured the mon ster was found io be ten feet and siN inches long. Strange to say, after Mir. Posey had backed him and grippcd him around the neck the beast w.s almost entirely sub dued. A few lungcs and he quietl, fol- lowed the tightening of the rope until he reached the shore. a tanner but greatly confused alligator. His mouth was then muuled and rope tied around his telly. and it was hauled up on the platfo. m a, the depot
 When the afternoon train cam. along the passengers got out to lool. a, the beas, and its valiant cap,or. md then another scene took place quite as exciting and extraordinary as the one in the water. Posey got on the gator to ride il for the entertainment of the crowd. After much tickling and spurring. he aroused the animal into such desperate struggle for liberty that everybody expected to see some one literally chewed up and swal- lowed by It In the melee il snapped the ropes tha, were bound around its long
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

and brutal mouth, and then, making a dash for the ground, it was swung up by the rope tied by its body and fastened to a post It soon broke this and fell heavi- ly to the ground, when it put out for the lake But it was scarcely landed before Posey was on its back, when a struggle ensued between man and alligator that could scarcely have its parallel in the are na of acrobatic action.
 The crowd scattered at this appalling scene, and men there who, if fist-fghts with alligators were feasible and practi- cable thing. would be strong enough for the business, exclaimed that the world had not treasure enough to enter such a struggle. Yet. in few seconds. Posey was master of the situation, the saurian was conquered. and Lay as quietly under the grasp of its conqueror as if, instead of being 100 pounds of real live alligator. it was the most oowardly cur. A shout of victory went up for Posey, and parties went to his assistance. and. again tying and securing the animal, the job was com pleted. and the hero of the fight offered his prisoner in market for the trifling sum of SIo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
Six Bits a Column.
Hope Radical.

The .ARkAN>Aw TRAVELER. published m Lirie@Rock. opie P. Read. the phunny phellow. editor. Read X Benham. propre- tors. made its appearance on our table on Monday last It's makeup is as hand some as certain Hope belle. while it's heading is unique and decidedly Reaiish. Its an etching representing the two fa- miliar pictures of the celebrated traveller. Two bars of the music of that we'll known tune. which sets the heels of the whole world m motion with its fantastic vagaries run through the head lines designating it's ,itle. the ARKANSAw TRAVELLER. The price is only ], per annum. and every column Is worth six bits to the average fuuIlover. ,Sissngs and Hop< hrzs, must throw up the sponge on funny business. when Opie Read and ARSASsAw TRAv- ELER is around.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
oea. sherman's Experience in Loaning
 Shirts.
Denver fCol. Tribune

Denver fCol.l Tribune.
 Apropos of General Sheman's visit to Denver, story is told of the generals ex- perience with Henry Clay Dean. The two had been friends for years, and when Sher- man became general and Dean happened to be in Washington, the latter, naturally enough, felt desire to renew the old ac- auaintance. So he called at Sherman's house, and the general received him with open arms They talked over old times. and nothing would do but Dean must stay to dinner - But general remonstrated Mrs. Sherman. in her husbands ear, can't have such dirty-looking man at my table: can't you spruce him up httle:' The general said he'd fix that. and so at an opportune moment he hustled Mir. Dean up stairs. ransacked bureau and pro- duced clean white shirt, for him to put on. Mrs. Sherman was modified, and the dinner was charming affair, for there is no more delightful. entertaining and in- structive conversationalist than Henry Clay Dean.
 One year after this event General Shcr- man was at the Lindell hotel. St. Louis, with his family. A card was brought up bearing Henry Clay Dean $ name. Mrs. Sherman was very much pleased. He IS such charming talker, we must have him to dinner. Only you must see that he looks presentable." These were madam's words to the warrior. So Sherman vel comed Dean. and just before going to dinner slipped him into a side room and gave him a clean shirt to wear. Dean doffed his coat and vest. and, after brief struggle. divestcd himself of the shirt he had on-a soiled. grimy. black thing. that looked as if il had seen long and hard ser vice. They all went down to dinner, and Mir. Dean was more charming than ever, and. as Mrs. Sherman was getting her husbands duds together. preparatory to packing them fer the onward march. she gave sort of wild. haunted scream. What is it. my dear:" called the general from the next room. lust come Tn here for a minute" replied Mrs. Sherman. be tween faint gasps The general went in. There stood Mrs. Sherman. holding in her left hand the begrimed shirt Henry Clay Dean had left. With her right hand she pointed 10 certain initials on the lower edge of the bosom. The initials read w. T. >" I, was the identical shiu General sherman had loaned Henry Clay Dean in Washington twelve months before.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
An Unheeded Hint.
The Minister. l

Not long since a smart seven-year-old son of one ofthe preachers of St Louis. af- ter service was owe, and the family had re- turned home from church. said:
 Papa, do you ever look at me while you are preaohlng!"
 The father, thinking that he was little hurt by supposed negiect.said;
 Certainly. my son. l often look al you and think of you when am preaching"
 But to-day did you notice me at all -
 "ies, did, son. several times" said the father
 We'll. papa, did you see me wink a, you two or three times
 No. my son. What did you wink al me for when was preaching?
 winked at you. papa, to get you to stop; you were spinning 1t too long.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
Recalling Old Times.
lSan Francisco Post.l

Fourteen years ago, when Chester A. Arthur was a struggling local politician in New York, of what is known there as the Customhouse variety, he numbered among his friends the mate of vessel, named Kennedy, whose influence Arthur had often occasion to use when circum- stances required the votes of the floating population of the harbor front.
 Just about that time Arthur made an unsuccessful effort to obtain some minor municipal appointment. The mate con- doled with his political friend upon his disappointment, and soon after sailed for Washington with cargo of hard ware. While ascending the Potomac a block and tackle fell upon the mates head, indenting his skull in such a manner that the man became prSdi- cally an idiot, and was placed in the District of Columbia Insane Asylum. A short time ago the famous surgeon. Dr. Gross, of Philadelphia, visited the asylum, examined the case, and straightway per- fomed an operation invented by himself, which resulted in the almost immediate return of the patients reason, the inter vening fo1rteen years being, of course, complete blank.
 \ day or two after his recovery, the mate walked out, and began strolling through the Capitol building. Almost the first person he encountered was President Arthur, who was just leaving the executive chamber in the Senate wing.
 Why. how are you. Kennedy F' said the first citizen, affably extending his hand. Glad to see you"
 .'Howdy, old man. said the sailor. -How's things? Got a job yet"
 Well, l believe have" said the Exec utive, with smile. "A pretty big job, too. You must come 10 the White House and see me-
 -,To the White Houseg repeated the amazed mariner
 Yes, just ask for my private secretary. and he'll show you right in" and the President walked on.
 Poor old Chet.- clean gone, clean gone,' unused the mate. Actually be lievcs himselfto be President of the United States. Smart man once. too. That just shows you. gentlemen" he continued. turning to the bystanders. that just shows you what politics and disappointment, will bring man to. Poor old Chet .''
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

There was displayed near the soda water fountain. in an uptown drug store. the sign, Bovine Vaccine" A young man. accompanied by young woman who might have been his country cousin or sweetheart. entered and in response to the inquiring look of the boy who tended the fountain. said: You may give me bo- vine." The young woman's eyes had been resting on the unusual sign near the foun- tain. and when her companion turned to her and asked how she would have hers. said timidly. :" guess I'll try little vac cine. e."-ErckaHge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
A considera.e Husband.
Iekas Sisting&I

Not long since ope9~the Schaumburg girls marTicd man who was celebrated for his poverty and other bad habits. Yes terday Gilhooly met Nose Sehaumburg on Austin avenue. and asked him how his married daughter was coming on.
 She wash doing fine. Her husband wash so kind He schoosts puys her eve dings she wants. He wash so goot init her. He schoosts puys her ebery tings.'
 :. l am glad that he IS so considera,c. .
 We'll. wasn't glad dot he wash so kind init my darcr.'
 - Why not
 Pccause all de pills wash sent to me to be paid. wish he would be little more rough init her. He wash too kind init my money
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The immigration department of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern rail- road is doing great work for the state. The towns which have recently sprung up along the line Of the road are prosperous and are general benefit 10 the state Col. Essex is recognized as an able colo piJer
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11
Wonderful Success.
.ArkansaN IIomc.

We are in receipt of the first number of Opie Reads ARKANsAw TRAVELLER. It makes fine typographical appearance and fairly sparkles with humor. It will fill a long felt need in Little Rock. as a Sunday morning journal and will achieve wonderful suefesS
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

For "the royal boneless' ham and breakfast bacon, Armour's extra sugar cured breakfast bacon. magnolia and Whit takers hams, go to headquarters W. T. & R. ]. Wilson, 32I Main street
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

John F.. Geyer. the wholesale grocer, cor ncr Rock and Markham, is doing an inn mcnse business. The truth is the people like to trade with Gcyer. He is liberal. and the perfect embodiment of integrity.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

D. K. Wing X O.. the famous machine shop men. are receiving orders from every state in the south. They have given char ac,er to the manufacturing interests of Little Rock.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

A news item states that the body of an editor was recently found in the ruins oi burned church in Dover. New Hampshire There must be some mistake about that but perhaps he went there to set ire to 1t. -Exchaaye
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The lettering on Watkins X Co.'S. drug store. was done by Chas- H. Hinde. |, is attractive. and reflects credit on the artist Mir. Hlnde will give prompt attention 10 any orders for ignspain,lng left A ioS F.. Markham street. upstairs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Probst X Hllb. in commercial transac- tions. have won the confidence of the en- tire state. Their wines and liquors are the bes, and country dealers always find them true to the mark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The great store of Cole X Dow. reoog- niled as the best and cheapest house in the city, IS crowded with purchasers from everywhere. The llberali,y and honesty of the proprietors means success.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

A Kansas paper says: What is known as the Texas itch is hothering the horses a good deal down below Eureka We suppose the Texas itch causes horses to suddenly change owners during the night. -Boskon Posk
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

K. Henwood is now known as the bes, saddler and hamess-maker in the city. You will find him at 2Io East Mark ham. where, if you desire to get the bes, goods and 10 deal with reliable man, call and see him.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The new saloon of Ellcnbogen & Elkan, h the Adams House block. has proved to be a genuine success. These gentlemen deserve to do we'll. and the large patron age which they are receiving speaks well for an appreciative public.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Although there is no gold bearing quartz in this vicinity, there are plenty ot that kind that hold about a pint and half Safnyday Journal
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Mir. John Davis. who died in England in I78S, considerably bequeathed S,.,s to his widow, to enable her to get drunk once more at his expense.-Erehangf.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The Little Rock Commercial college IS an institution to which the entire state can refer with pride. Prof. Aaron Bales IS doing excellent work.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The new firm of Fletcher, Hall X Co. corner Fourth and Main. has stepped into m excellent business. These gentlemen deserve success.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

@Is there anything" writes Mir. Oldboy ~that will make the hair grow on bald heads?r Indeed and indeed. brother Old. boy. there is not. If the hair would grow on them they would not be bald--BEr- Esgfon Hawkeye.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The democrat state convention will be held in the Grand Opera house. The bouIbons will of course visit Walters sa- loon.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Chas. H. Hinde is He sign painter of the city. His work speaks for itself. leave orders at Io5 F.. Markham street, up stars
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

When we get good joke on another fellow, we have to tell oft ourselves. The other fellow never will This is one ofthe many curious phases of human nature BoslOs Skay.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

According to the strict tenets of the law, dog-catchers have no right to entrap purp over certain weight, because only six teen ounces go to the pound.-Eve,y Saf- sfHdrY -
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The great machine house of Dudley F.. Jones is a credit to arkansaw. He has done more to improve Arkansaw agricul- ture than any other man. The people arc not slow to recognize such facts.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The English journalists have just inou- hated a new pun which they are hilarious k chasing through the columns of every newspaper in the county.-Cheek.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

~ldealr is the best -four in the mar ket. Bailey & Eakin. 3iS Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

John Garland. the trunk man, 4I5 Main street, sells trunks cheaper than anybody.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

For water coolers, of all kinds go to G. $. Brack, 2eo Main street
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The woman question: At twenty who, at thirty what. at forty where, IS he!- Uniftnhifsd Errhange
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Did Jacob show generous heart By taking Esau's birth right part
 -f,pn..rrncnI HcrnH
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Neimeyer X Darragh stand at the head of the trade in lime. cement and plaster.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

C.. s. Brack. has special line of plain and decorated chamber sets, which he IS offering very low.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Dunlap X Masters. Third between Main and Louisiana streets. are the best carpen- tcrs in the city.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

The Southern Palace, 4o8 Main street. Is the finest confectionery and restaurant establishment in the city. Meals arc served at all hours. The place IS espe- cially fitted up for ladies.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

George Swarts' Western House. near the Union depot. has become a famous resort.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

If you want trunk, call on John Car land, 4Is Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

G.S. Brack. makes a speciality of the new silver American china dinner sets. ,co Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

" and short were the prayers that he said, lnd he spoke not word of sorrow, But he quietly laid all the chips on the red, And next day he vas seeking to borrow.
 -.4ra4foyd Ssnday Rstes.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

\ nicc-looking young man. who seated himself in a well-hlled North Side car. held between his jeweled fingers the stump of cigar giving ou, its dying fumes. They are not a pleasant odor. even to old smokers, and in this case was specially vicious. One bright little miss. a dozen years old. sauoily remarked. 50 as to be heard: If he will throw it away. l will pick him up longer stump as soon as we get up to the park II was not long be- fore that young man went to the front platform to see a man. Ch-seiand Her aM
 Every one knows al. Hickey. We'll, he Is now the proprietor of one of the best grocery stores in the city. corner Ninth and Rector avenue. where everything Is fresh and cheap.
 The old and truly reliable firm of W. FS. Hut. elo Main street. is one of the ! most successful houses of the kind in ,hc country. The people know where to | trade.
 i No household can live comfortably through the summer. without gem oil | stove. C.. :. Braek's. ,co Main street. is headquarters for them. China. glass and qucensware lamps and lamp fixtures. are sold cheaper by G. 5. Brack. than by any other dealer in the ! city. ,,o Main street. bud Walters Opera House Saloon Is now a famous resort. Every one from up the Fort smith road calls on him.
 Dunlap X Masters. Third between Main and Louisiana streets, are the best earpen- ters in the city. l G.S Brack. makes specially of the new silver American china dinner sets. 20
 Main street.
 George Swarts' Western House. near the Union depot. has become a famous
 resort.
 I Neimeyer X Darragh stand at the head
 of the trade in lime. cement and plaster.
 "ldealr is the best -four in the mar
 ket. Bailey & Eakin. 3IS Main street. l hyou want a trunk, call on John Car. Hand, 4Is Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

bud Walters Opera House Saloon is now a famous resort. Every one from up the Fort smith road calls on him.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

China. glass and queensware. lamps and lamp fixtures. are sold cheaper by G. 5. Braek. than by any other dealer in the city. e,o Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

onering very tow.
 An Italian has invented process for solidifying wine. A small quantity of the substance, stirred in water, rcproduccs the article in its original state. 4 French chemist has, according to the London AediraI Nrws. found a means of crystal hrng brandy. which resembles alum in ap- pearance. and redissolves readily. The ob- ject of both processes IS 10 facilitate trans portation.-Eschdnge.
 Nick kupferle. liberal and progressive. is doing an extensive business. His whole sale house is gigantic success. The people of Arkansaw know who to patron- ire.
 The Paris correspondent of the Laafrf writes: There is no doubt that a great number of dyspep,ic cases that are met with in civilized countries owe their origin to the abuse of mineral waters: the resul, being undue dilatation of the stomach. and the production of atomic dyspepsia. one of the most hauassing forms of the malady for both patient and physician. :"
 Gath" said some time ago. that Glea- son's hotel was the best between Chicago and Galveston. This shows that Gath knows hcw to tell the truth. Gleason's hotel. remember. is at the Union depot.
 Aphysician was called to the bedside of . young man in Schoharie county. New York. and while he was bending over the bed the unconscious patient suddenly drew up his legs, and placing them agains, the doctors stomach, kicked out and sen, the doctor flying over chairs and other fur niture to the opposite side of the room The doctor was picked up unconscious with three ribs broken, and when he re covered consciousness the young man wa: dead-ExeAa9ge.
 For lemons and fancy fruits, go ts Headquarters. w. T.&R. J. Wilson, 37 Nam street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

For lemons and fancy fruits, go to Headquarters. w. T.&R. ]. Wilson, ,,I Nam sueet.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Nick kupferle. liberal and progressive. is doing an extensive business His whole- sale house is a gigantic success. The people of Arkansaw know who 10 patron-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

No household can live comfortably through the summer. without a gem oil stove. C.. $. Braek's. c.o Main street. is headquarters for them.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-06-11

Every one knows sl. Hickey. We'll, h, is now the proprietor of one of the bes grocery stores in the city. corner Ninth an' Rector avenue. where everything Is fresl and cheap.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-03-04

- N~A|aA
The Berlin Zdgcblatt publishes a
rumor of the dismissal of servants
from the Royal Portuguese house.
hold on suspicion of being connected
with a design to poison the King.
England and France have sent
collect note to the KhediNc of
Egypt, explaining in unmistakeablo
terms that they, who had placed the
khcdive on his throne, were deter
mined to maintain his authority
against any attempts to create dis
order. 1t is said that the note is not
directed SO much against internal
disturbances rs against any further
Interference on the part of Turkey.
The spread of smallpox in the
United States has excited so much
alarm that the National Board of
Health has petitioned the President
to enforce the compulsory vaccina-
ton of all immigrants on their ar
rival.
A Paris paper announces that
Prince Bismarck is engaged In writ
ing his memoirs, being assisted by
his two sons, Counts Herbert and
Wilhelm.
German emigration in the present
year promises to become even great
er than in the last year. Already
about IA, 900 tickets have been tax
en- by vessels leaving Bremen alone
in the early spring for the United
States.
1t is stated that the Russian Bud
get for 1880 shows defciet of
9S,00O,0O0 roubles. The expendi-
ture for Central Asia and the pre-
parations for war against China
figure for 100000, 900, and the for
titications in the military district of
Warsaw for 100000 roubles.
The Princess Louise is said to be
compiling book relating to her
Canadian experiences, and that the
book will be illustrated by royal
hand.
1t is understood that the bill about
to be introduced into the British
Parliament, dealing with county
government in Scotland, one expert
mont in the direction of local option
will be tried. In this measure the
control of the licensing system will
be vested in the county boards; and
as these bodies will be elected by
the whole body of the rate-payers,
the tribunal will be eminently po-
pular.