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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

The vices that curses American
society cannot be pressed by smooth.
and fiowery discourses on the love
illness OF virtue. They must be
|grappled with a direct and deadly
encounter. Wordy distractions
will be sent to the rear, and shirk-
|ers will be forced from their peu.
|trality, before the fight is over.
Let all true men fall into line.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

There are said to be green shades
at the windows on one floor of Sen
ator Hale's new house in Washing
ton, blue on another, and red in the
vestibule, to the disturbance Of his
|athetic neighhors.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02
Health Notes.

Never lean the back upon any
thing that is cold.
Ncverlbegin a journey until break
fast has been eaten.
Keep the back, especially between
the shoulder blades, well covered;
also the chest well protected.
Milk which is slightly acid, and
buttermilk, produce in some lndi
viduals hypnotic Sleepy effect.
Ofone hundred infants sucked
by their mothers eighteen died dur.
ing the first year, while Of the same
number sucked by wet nurses, thir.
ty died.
When hoarse, speak as little as
possible until it is recovered from
else the voice may be permanently
lost or difficulties of the throat may
be produced.
An Industrious German collector
Of statistics has found that while
the average life among the ,,well. to
do" is fifty years, among the poor il
is only thirty-two.
Merely warm the back by a fire
and never continue keeping the back
exposed to the heat after it has be
come comfortably warm. To dc
otherwise is debilitating
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

No matter how rurely and grand
Iy we live to-day, there is no de-
nying that we may live more pure
II, more grandly, to morrow.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Never omit regular bathing for nm
less the skin is an active condition
tho cold will close the pores and fa-
yor congestion and other diseases,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-02-02

Marriage notices and deaths, pot ex
ceeding six lines, published free, Al
over SIX lines charged for at regular ad
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
An Amazing Fish Story.

transl lation from the French.
 4 nch proprietor at the interior had made to establish pond artificial. where found themselves agslomeratcd 5000 trout.
 This proprietor is the father of girling of from to 6. She had taken the habi- ,ude to go each morning to give 10 eat to the trouts. at the aid of crumbs of bread.
 These fishes were become So ent2med that they skipped out of the water for to attrap the crumbs which the intan, held in the orevioe of her hand.
 It arrived one day that she lost her equilibrium.and she fell the head first Tn the pond. of which the water was enough pro- found
 A, the cries emitted by the girling the father was run himself
 But what horror, He saw his infant e>- tended without movement al the surface. where she fioated as a cork. r. What was not the surprise of the father in seeing that she had been supported by mass compact of trouts.
 The fishes had arranged themselves an- der her body as To sustain and prevent her from to drown. lfthis history is truthful. the fishes are not so much deprived of the intelligence as one pleased himself to believe
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

among his keys and laid something on the counter. As he did so he started and said with a look of ofamazement:
 "Great Scott. jus, look at that. T see it, sad the harkeeper. scorn- fully regarding the alleged dime. " It's a suspendcr button. What of t! s..]" Well I didn't look at II before. just felt in my pocket, and I'm blamed if ii didn'i fool me !Ahcn. suppose you will have to pu, this drink on ice until to- morrow I'll drop in and fix it.
 70. of course you will. Here. take this. and the cocktail retailer handed over a needle and thread.
 What that for.'
 Why. fot you ;o scw oa that button right now Otherwise you might make a mistake again this evening somewhere else lust sew hero on strong"
 Bu, the party with the button was ven much insulted. and went out swearing that they didn't know how to treat one oi the mos, prominent oitizens in the pioneer business. nohow.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
History Repeated.
Evansville .Argus.

| A number of our exchanges are pub fishing a story of two little California boys who ran away from Sunday-school and wandered up the mountain side 10 have a good time. One of them slipped and fell down steep bank, twenty feet or more. His companion ran home for help, and when 1t came. they found the other boy with an ankle badly sprained, but in one hand he held bush which he had clutched and which broke his fall. His weight had pulled it up by the roots and 1 10 those roots was ciinging some earth in which there was ahont twenty dollaTs worth of gold. His father reached the spot where the bush was pulled out and found rich deposit out of which he Is reaping fortune, \ great many ques- ton the truth of the story. thinking II ore of those weird western recitals manufac ,ured by some orazy-braincd journalist to i'll up his columns. but the story had ar almost exact counterpart near Evansville a short time ago. Many of our people will remember the Short boys and their buried treasure. The two brothers. in view of the fact tha, Christmas had passed with it's well laden trees and that II would
 
 excursion. could see no inducement to a,- tend Sabbath-sohool. They reasoned that if they died in their sins al then tender age. they could explain to the Lord that they were young and didn't know any better. and when the bells rang out d merry peal calling all good children ,c the chapel. they snatchcd the mcck-cyed angle-worm from its peaceful home. IT. the ground and went fishing. Ae thous- from personal experience. the fish herea bouts are psous fish. and fast on Sunday and failing to secure a nibbic. the boys began to wander up and down the sandy shore in quest of shells and mild dcnoml national sports. In their rambles one of them observed something that rescmblcd a metallic vessel buried Tn the sand. anG calling his companion they dug II up. and with the assistance of Il man who hap pencd along. carried up town and sub mttcd il for inspection to Je~cler. He tested Il and informed the excited boy that their hopes were well founced and that the kettle or pot was indeed copper one and the next morning they sold |; to Junk dealer for sixteen cents Had the boys been good and gone to Sunday school. the valuable vessel would perhaps he buried in the sands. and the peanuts they purchased with the sixteen cents would have disappeared .tde~n other less needy threats. There IS moral to thi> story. but Ii points m the wrong dircc ton. and We came, publish Il.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
She Saw Him Better.
sprineheld >unda, Nc~>.

NTfinNHrtt NNhHdN -NrAN.t
 The general public has long conceded that the power of the hotel clerk is su- perlor la that of the president. \ new rlVal has sprung up Tn the railroad ticket agent. as WAS demonstrated Tn an Iowa station few weeks ago
 'l want ticket to B said we'll known ladv ot the town. just before the train was due
 ' Twenty four cents. responded the agent. working his sausage machine.
 She lad down silver quarter. being well acquainted. and practical joker. the agent drew from his pool ket gttieTins pants button and passed Il over with the ticket. and scooped up the quarter
 '' Is this d legal tender: asked the lady quietly.
 ".oh. yes he answered. with mock gravity, they are the mainstay of the re- public
 She pocketed il and got aboard. leaving the agents face cerusCating with smiles. \ few days after he told il ,o a brigade of runners buying tickets for B--. and while he was enjoying the encore the lady appeared with
 Ticket for B- please" ''Twenty-four cents" with sly wink ai the runners He laid down the ticket She seoopcd il and aid down twenty -four dazzling pants buttons. exactly like the hrSt.
 You said they were legal tender They go long ways in supporting a family she ohirped. s~eetly. as she bowed iron, the presence of more than presidential prerogative.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
SELECTED SADNESS.
1T you wish 10 know your seat of feeling, lust step on banana peelIng.
 -C Czsssyiags TylsE1e

II YOU wish 10 know your seat of feeling 1 Just step on banana peeiIng. 1 -Cssz.gisgs TyisNHe.
 The best drug store soda is favored witt a wink.-EaX Ris,<y .fds,aHc<.
 Short wait is good thing at the theatre but it doesn', extend to the grocery busi. ness.-Den1ey Heilo. .z
 Man was made little lower than the an gels. but the plug hat remedies the dlsc'ep' ancy.-Chsgose Iinies. Cadet Whitaker is to lecture in Buffalo Subject: The Mission of an Earwig.-- Huntingdon Enhf,p,ist. i When good-io"kirs siT,s take the mi versity degree of MA. il means mistress of arts. of course.-Earco 4iygn5. 4 Dutch judge on conviction of a culpri, for having four wives, decided; "He ha | punishment plenty; Ifs init one. - Bos- Ion GIohr.
 T really believe my wife thinks I'm half baked said the sad faced man. .'foI she always gives me warming when come home. B0skon Hdnset pf. We are not worried SO much about big
  The bigger the hat worn by a girl in sum- mer the more abundant shade for two.- .Nfm Ha"<n Register.
 An impe,uous man al Winona. Miss. failing 10 coax girl to elope with and l marry him. lassocd her as she was going to church. and was dragging her toward a justices office when suocor came.-E.r- change.
 Things one would wish to have expressed differently. Musical maiden-..l hope am not boring you playing so much. Enamored youth" e no, Pray go on l-Fd so much sooner hear you play than talk
 -l am passionately fond of music. said a giddy young thing to her beau al the opera the other night "lwish was music then said he. with mellfluous grin. oh that IS easy-get horn" And he did. and a clove too.-DffroH Ckaf
 The New York Obsfysfy religious pa. per says there no more sense in having a oeil on church than one on theatre. As the editor of the ObS.y7'ey probably never goes to church. of course he doesn't see the utility of bell to call those who do.- Lo7eell CiH=fn.
 "I tell yer wot. boys" exclaimed old Ben. the eroughest pan of the camp T tell yer wot. bd>s Ii made feller feel kinder watery round the lids to hear that lit,le chit of thing asettin ID thar like angel a Sayin her prayers so cute. Mary had a little lamb, or sunthIn CT tha, sort. - Boz Ion Tans6,ipt.
 Two Irishmen on Sunday afternoon were admiring the new front of eN-tov- ernor Tilden's house in Grammercy Park " Fax, Pat. sad one of them. pointing to the head of Michael Angelo over one o the doors. is that the likeness of Misthei Tilden:" No replied his companion "Tilden ain't so good-looklng as that he's thin man-has no whiskers IHaf'. John Kelly. N r. Tr.bnnf
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
On Dancing.
Exchange

\ Methodist minister of Silver Cliff. Col orado. in recent sermon on the subject of dancing. answered the following argu- ments in favor of this pastimc:
 I. There can be no harm in going through the graceful motions of the dance 10 the sound of music. for II gives grace. dignity and self-possession ,o young pco- pie.
 ,. 4 healthful exercise"
 ,. It IS not worse than a great many other amuscments introduced into social circles"
 !. 1t IS necessary To give life and spiri, to social circles
 ;. David danced before the Lord"
 6. There is no harm in the parlor dance"
 7. There IS no positive command in the Bible against t.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The wholesale grocery house of John E. Geyer X Co. deserves the popularity il has gained. For years this house has been prominent as the leader of ,he wholesale grocery trade in Arkansaw. Se. Louis bills. with freigh, added. are duplicated a, this house. and country merchants save money by placing their orders with John F. Geyer &Cp
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

4 modest bachelor who was threatened Niih severe illness stoutly resented his Iandlady's suggestion tha, she should call , female physician of her acquaintance.
 assure you. urged the well-meaning nash manufactures. "tha, she IS as com petent to treat you as any male member If the profession know of.
 That may be. madaia." replied the ,lling Doarder energeuoalty but to dc you suppose that I'm gong To get up and put my clothes on every tune the doctor calls: = Chfeago IrIbnnt
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The Hole-in-the-wall saloon and res tauran,, ,o4 East Markham street, IS de- servedly popular resort. The bar is sup piled with the best liquors, and the tables are loaded with ali the delicacies of the season. Friu Berbig. the gentlemanly proprietor, makes his business success by supplying his patrons with the best.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The mammoth dry goods house of Cole X Dow IS known throughout the whole ,tate ,s one of the largest as well as one oi the most reliable houses in the south. Their stock IS always complete and they make II point to keep the lates, and bes, patterns ef all goods m their line. They
 are prepared to hll any order. however large. and country merchants will consult their interests by dealing with Cole X Dow.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
The Button Dodge.
san Francisco Post. !

He drifted into Phil McGoven's saloon the other evening. wiped his forehead, felt around in his pocket. and said with . pleasant smile:
 Well. as 1t seems, have just one ten cen, piece Jeff to-day. and m take a drink
 When the four fingers of Antiochu's nerve-tangler had been secreted in his re motest recesses, he consumer fumbled
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The Wing family of Massachusetts pro- posd to celebrate the .So,h anniversary of the day when the frs, pair flew over and aligh,ed in Boston. They all flap to Sand wich in high feather, for banque,.-RHr- lingso Enkrsrise.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The southern Palace. JOS Main street. although comparatively new is doing a fine business Besides large stock of the fines, confectionery. the place IS fitted up for q restaurant and the tables are sup piled with all the delicacies The place Is arranged especially for tfe accommoda- ton of ladies
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Brooklyn people are very susceptible III all matters tha, appeal to the Inner feel ings of human nature. One day last week an Italian organ grinder made as much as $, notwithstanding the popular char acter of the melodies which his inS,ru- ment hurled upon the ;ifnd. shrinking air. He had put his monkey in mourn ing for t,aribaldl- Brooklyn EarL.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Prof. Aaron Bales. and his Commercial Geilege are doing a great work for the tate. Young men who wish 10 prepare themselves for business cannot do better han secure q scholarship in this institute. III letters regarding tuition, etc. promptly answered. Address Aaron Bales. Little Rock. Ark
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
NVA

Fletcher. Hall X Co. corner Fourth and Main streets. have the larges; and mos, varied assortment of goods in the oit,. Their store is divided into departments dry goods. groceries. hardware drugs. queensware. etc. etc.-and each depart ment IS a complete store in itself Few articles can be mentioned that are not in fheir stock
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

A member of Parliament. in discussing the question of trial by luy. became eN- cited. and exclaimed. With trial by jury have lived.and. by the blessing of God, 7.;fh htai 6y yHry / s'iX die" The roar oi laughter which followed called the hono,- able gentleman attention to the point he had made e.-Etchangs
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Wilson & Webb always have on hand the mos, varied assortment of newspapers periodicals and books in the city. Has- ing made special rates with publishers. they are prepared to sell the complete works of the greatest writers at astonish. lngly low figures
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The COW population of the United States is Is,6II.II3, or about one COW to every four people. It's no wonder that z man never can make garden without having it got into and torn up atieass once in a seaSon.-Boskoa Pest
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Student tnoi ven clear is to his lesson !" That's what the author says. anyhow. Professor" don, wani the author, | want you. Student 1 desparingly1- Well. you've got me. '-Philasclphia f}rf2
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

\ man who committed suicide in Phil adelphia recently IS reported as having been unmarried and eccentric The cc- centrios are chiefly bachelors. Nothing like marriage for knocking the cccen,neity out of a man. Ck.rago Ti nne.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
Wanted.

\ few music scholars a, corner Broad way and Markham streets. Beginners in music preferred. Each day.s practice sup crniendcd by teacher. making |, equal h a lesson. Terms S5.5o per month, paya- blc monthly.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

50 ,ha, IS your son. IS il: said Yeast 10 the ~ife of troublesome neighbor, who hai,addressed him on the subject of re cent depreciation on his berry patch.
 Yes. sir that is my son. should think you would have known him. he looks so much like me
 Well. can't say that think you and he look much alike. but he does take after his father somewhat
 'Oh. no he has the nose and eye of his mother
 That all may be, bu, he certainly has the cheek of his father
 Troublesome neighbor leaves in brown study Kcskeys Stsk<sxas.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

\ crusty old fellow once asked: "Wha, Is the reason that grtfins dragons. and devils are ladies favoritc subjects for em- broldery designs? "Ah, because they are continually thinking of their husbands. . was the lady's quick reton.- GhisaSo TrfEng-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Ellenbogen X Elkan. al the Adams House saloon. never complain of dull times. Although il IS but few months since these young men began business. they are now far ahead of many of their competitors
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Adorn your homes. The magnificent colored engrayings of the ~Arkansaw Tray cler." and the Turn of the Tune will be sent by mail on reoeip, of 5 cents for either. or the pair for 70 cents. Address H. (. Warner. Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

old Crusts. who has two pretty daugh- ters. says he has kept bu.l-dos for years for the express purpose of distributing the Sunday maleS.-Losell Courier:
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

One of the largest foundry and machine shops in the south is that of D. K. Wing & Co, Little Rock. Their facilities for manu- tacturing all kinds of iron and brass cast ngs are of the best. and their sales m steam engines and boilers rank them Head quarters for machinery.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

For saddles. collars, brides. blankets. and all kinds of horse clothing. go ,o K. Henwood. ,Io F. Markham
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Before leaving the city have your trunks repaired at the factory. 4iS Main street l. w. Garland proprietor.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

No recent attempts have been made io assassinate Bishop Minkwitz.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Man bossed by woman IS of few days and full of trouble Gold LeaE
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
The Effect.

The bold Radical. a shoulder striking journalistic enterprise. published a, Hope, says;
 A lady m this county. who has for months past been wasting away from the effects of some invidious disease has taken but four do- ses Of Dr. opie Reads ARKASsAw TRAVELLER Rib Ticker. and has laughed and grown faf Co the exten, of twenty-foar pounds Only t~o dollars per bottle-per annnm ~c mean. A smell of the cork alone. wiIl cure the ~ovss case ofhyp%
 Adam was the first temperance man so vail over the tremendous power of Jersey Apple Jack.-Bsrh.gsos Eskeyfrise.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

For lelly tumblers. go 10 C.. :. Brack's 20 Main street
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Trunks and valises. all sizes and all pnces, at the factory. 4r5 Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Poverty is no crime but il is responsibl, for a deal of it-EaX RI7'fy 4dvaa6e.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
PAPER FOR THr HOUSEHOLD.


 PAPFR FOR THE HOUSEHOLD,
 PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE, Each number contains something al interest ,o ever, hods The follow ing k ! portion
 of the contents ei No. T: GRAlEN AND HIS SISTER Wri,cu ex- Dre>>l, for the AsAs>sAw TRANEi.KK hS Opie r Read.
 THE ORIGINAL ARkANSAW TRAVEL ER. A> told by Col. Sand. Faulkner hum CARLISLE ANDHIS CONTEMPORARIES The best article on tho literary men of Car lisir's time ever published.
 Among the orginal humorous sketches in No. are: A gTea, man, Wanted time. '' Logical. "6rretings- Explained Plantation philosophy. Goldsmith tor ture." A iiierar, man. "l-a~ abiding iu. Wrong. etc, etc. etc.
 The fourth page IS r-plet- with short sharp and foreihle editorials on topics which inter The selection of humorous and iiierary miscellany Is very complete. Articles from R,saklsn EsSi<. CAieSss Trssas<. Bal AEs', R.,s@<ysnE. Peek5 Sss. Desvoff Fver PyeU. .Noryissysrs Heycli. Ter1J SsrfIsrS. .Nrsr Terk Mrrekvr. To!sia S1f.Ti.v 4 -<yttlr. and hosts of other popular exchanges. serve 10 make this depaFsmcnt of the ARKASsAw TRAvELkR deeply interesting.
 THE fRxfNS.4 H TR. l-ELER kS SOL . BY EHSDE.4LERS ETER fH.EERE. If No. canno, be procured Of your news dealer il will be mailed from this office on re ceipt of i've cents in postage stamps. Address, READ X BESHAM.
 Little Rock. Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

A Fine lot of new catch mackerel at W. I. & K. ]. Wilson's
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

See the three spots advertisement on sixth page.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Weather repons=thunder-ehaG.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

For confectionery. frui, and soda-water, go to the Southern Palace. JOS Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Furnished room, all eonveniences. suit able for two gentlemen. Apply this office.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09
THE ARKANsAW TRAVELER.

t,.op I YE.iR. .5CENF> | t-0Pi. Contains the best original humorous sketches. the choicest gems ef original and selected literature. and thc most fearless cdi- ,oriai> on the leading questions oi
 the day. of any paper pub
 iished n the south
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

The fly is happy thing. and goes about trying to tickle everybody y.-Llan7TXf .Sxnbfam.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

A smoking friend suggests as oharta- ble institution. d home for poor oigars.- Commfta ial BHiirfiH.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

Go to C.. $. Brack 2eo Main street. for Nason's selt-sealing porcelain lined fruit lars.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

You might convince a man that Little Rock could be in iilthicr condition, bu, then it would require long tune.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-07-09

A full line of trunks. valSes. and sample cases at the factory. lIS Main street, N. Garland proprietor