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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

A SERIOUS writer in gloomy periodi-
cal says: 4" We must a, last acknowledge
that the humorous paper has mission.
We have fought against the growing taste
for literature which can only amuse and
never impart much needed facts, but we
are at last forced to conclude-after an
attempt and failure of our own-that the
man who can write pleasantly must pos
sess an imagination of vivid and refined
order. Nearly every we'll conducted hu-
morous paper Of the present day is f.
nancial success. Several years ago hui
morous papers were rarely successful,
which forces US to conclude that the
American public has been educated TO an
appreciation of humor.' The somewha,
respondent gentleman speaks truly when
he says that the humorous paper has a
mission. The pleasant programme of a
play inds quite as many admirers as the
black bordered funeral ticket. The hui
morous papers are not only amusing, but
many of them are instructive. The m a.
lority Of them are at least honest, which
cannot always be said of their sober con-
temporaries. The lighter vein journal
has no political schemes. They make
money by well intended mirth.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
THE Kansas Civ .nodeya Ayeo. in

THE Kansas City .Hodern A.go, in
speaking of the conduct Of Luther James
who applauded so boisterously when the
verdict of not guilty was rendered at the
onelusion OF the Frank James trial, says
,ha, i, would suggest a little training in
decent manners might be of service to
him at future trials of red-handed high
waymen. Yes, sir, and little judieious
Imprisonment, dated from the boisterous
outbreak, and to continue about fifty
days, would have reflected credit upon
the discipline of the Judge.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

Pooh old Blackburn, the man who, as
governor Of kentucky, pardoned somany
murderers. is whining like dog withou,
employment. The poor old fossil wants
the country to understand that while the
war may be over, yet there is still existing
a feeling in his breast far from neigh
borly regard, and that he will always re-
member the great struggle with revenge
full meditation. This is bad, and we
might as we'll lie, down the bars and drive
the constitution of the United States out
on the common. The entire country for
years now has been looking to Governor
Blackburn for that restful peace which
tired human nature Graves, but now that
he turns away and frowns, let z united
people mourn and gnash its teeth. II
Mr.. blackburn should come to Arkansaw.
and should want an office, which would
be more than likely, we would be willing
TO wager the famous OFF OK, once the prop
erty of Adam, but on which we have a
mortgage-we say that il Mr.. Blackburn
should come here and want Office. we
would be willing to wager the famous
OK, that ne would hug the niger" and
whisper in his ear with more zest than
the man from the heaviest shaded repub-
lican precincts of iowa.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22
Gulliver's Travels.
Quarterly Review

That in the plot of his story Swift was
largely indebted to preceding writers
cannot, we think, be disputed. The re-
-semblances which exist between passages
in CULVER and passages in works with
which Swift is known to have hen ron-
versant are too close to be mere coinci-
oence- here can be no doubt, for ex-
ample that the Academy of Lagado was
suggested by the diversions Of the cour-
tesies OF Queen Quintessence in the fifth
book OF" Pantagruel;" that the attack of
the Liiiputians on Gulliyer is the coun-
terpart OF the attack Of the Pygmies on
Hescules IN the second book OF the Inn
agines" OF Philostratus; that the
scenes with the ghosts in Clubbdubdrib
are modelled on Lucian that the in the
Voyage to Laputa the romances Cv-
rano de Bergerac were laid under contri-
button and that in the g Voyage to the
Honyhnhnms he drew on the . Arabian
Nights and on Goodwyn's "Voyape of
Domingo Gonsalez." We think Il yery
likely that the Houyhnhnms were sue-
gested by the fony-ith chapter Of
Sotnus." and that several strokes for
the Iahoos were borrowed from the
" Travels Of Sir Thomas Herbert. |,
IS certain that Swift was, like Sterne, =
diigent student Of curious and recoudite
literature; and that like Sserne, he was
IN the habit OF turning that knowledge to
account. o. this ne have q remarkable
illustration in the Voyage to Bsobdine-
nag" Few readers Who know anvshin0
os1auocal science have mot been surprised
At the minnteness and accuracy Of the
technical knowledge displayed By Swift
IN his account Of the maneuvers Of Curh-
vers crew in the storm OF the Moluccas.
Nos, the whole of this passage was taken
nearly verbatim from work tAen proba-
bly, circulating only among naval stu
dents, and in our time almost UNIQUE.
This was Samuel Seurmys aMariner's
Magazine published a London "a 100.
copy Of which may be found in the
British museum.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22
TOLD HIM.

Will you please tell me why you are
standing on my toes" asked a very po-
lite gentleman of colored citizen as they
stood in crowd listening to humorous
vendor of patent soap.
Sab ?" remarked the negro.
. ask will you please tell me why you
are standing on my foot?''
"Yas, sab, certainly, sab. Cause yo'
foot's un'er mine. OATS right, sab, take
it away. Eft hurts yer so bad doan pu,
il un'er dar no mo-"
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

QUITE a number of papers declare
that Ben Butler is the most available
democratic timber. He weuld be very
swift horse in the race, no doubt, and
would receive the hearty support of his
party. Some of the southern journals
are in favor OF him, which, more than
anything else, proves that the southern
mind is not influenced against the north.
|, is the silliest of talk for certain violent
publications to declare that the two Sec
tons of our country are divided. The
terms north and south have grown hate
ful to intelligent people. The United
States is a nation, and the man who
would attempt to tear down the big n,
cripple him on the spot. 1t has been
clearly demonstrated, that the out
cry Of southern opposition to the
union is strictly political, urged
only by politicians and net by the peo-
pie in general. Kentucky refused to 60
out Of the union, yet no state in the union
has furnished more food for the repub-
lioan press, not because Kentucky did
not extend valuable aid to the union in
time Of trouble, but because, after the
war, the state was democratic. The
democrats may no doubt be slow in
acknowledging the supremacy Of the big
N, yet il the question should come to a
test, that is, big N or dissolution, you
would see the big N on every banner in
the land. So, Mr.. Ben Butler, il you want
to run for president, 60 ahead. The men
who at one time would have killed you
will now vote for you.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

THE press throughout the country is
loud in commentator of Mary Ander-
son for refusing an introduction to the
prince Of Wales, but Miss Anderson
thinks she only discharged duty due to
herself Mary is very sensible girl.
The Langtry fame is not the kind for
which she is at present hankering y
neither does she thirst for the Gebhart
kind Of alteration.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22


Nathan, the lecturer, as he arose before
large audience, "ter gin my idee bout
wimmin', an aldough dis am de toughest
subjeck what has been called on to
handle ddrin' my long career as
a public speaker, VII I will do
de best kin, an graterfy de
longin' desire OBJ my people ter know
suthin' bout oman. A man mout study
all de books in de WORT, an read ebery
line what has been writ bout oman an
come ter de 'clusion dat he knows all
about her, but six months OBJ married life
will teach him dat all his eddycation in
dat respeck hab been flung away. De
command has been put forth, man know
dysef Oar neber has been a command
tellin' oman to know herself, case de
Great Ruler is acquainted wild de tack dat
SIGH a 'complishment am impossible.
Dis amt de 'omzn's fault, case she would
know herself eff she could. She hab
spent hours in studyin' herself all day.
an thinks dat she's got herself down
putty fine, but de naixt day she haster
rub out de sum an do all her iiggerin'
ober agin. Fl it was possible fer us ter
understan' 'oman, we soon lose in,rust in
her, case aiter de mystery am dun foun'
out, de curiosity is gone \ hanted
house is nightly respected unit, airter
We inns out whut makes de noises an
den We amt got no mo- use fur de house.
A oman is more homes wild a man, bu,
she amt nigh so homes wild herself. Ef
she owes debt she is more anxious den
man ter pay it. De aberage man amt
very keen ter pay yer. Dis 'spression |
feels sho' will be set down as de truth.
case dar's men in dis house what has
been OWN fur a long time. 4 oman
Amt got as much conceit as a man. De
aberage man thinks dat heaan fiIl a Office
better den anybody else. an urges his
ability as de cause why he should be
elected. A oman eff she wants a Office
no matter how much smarter she is den
de man. she doan harp on her 'bility, but
cites yer ter her helpless condition. IF a
married oman amt got no though,
above her husband, dar is some chance
fur her to be mighty happy in dis worl'.
but ef da doan happen ter run in de same
channel, eff de wife has hopes an 'spira-
tons ter become sathin' aside from her
husband, dar's gwine ter be trouble in de
house, doan kere how much da lubs
one another; darfore, a oman oughter
be mighty pertic'la who she marries.
fur ef de husban' kant claim her tire
life an mix it wild his'n, de milk will be
sour an de coffee will hab a mighty Bit
ter taste. De man looks at marriage as
a gain to hissef; de oman looks at it in
different light. She expecks ter be-
come part. de half, OBJ hero, an ef
she is disappointed, dar's gwine ter be
some mighty unpleasant weather. Mos
any oman will do fur de wife OBJ rich
man, fur she nachually turns, no matter
how she's been raised, Ter comfort, but
wimmin wha,ll make good wives fur DO
men is mighty scace. Dis amt de fault
OBJ de oman, case she kant hep it. Its
her natur, an yer know de leopard kan I
git nd OBJ his spots, an de niger kan /,
turn his hide wrong side ouswards.'
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

SCOT there AZ last an thank the Lord
for it." says old man Pousworth who has
just traded saddles with one of the Per-
due boys down at the spring. "He's
been a mighty bad one an I'm glad that
the path has been p'inted out to him.
Il thought seed the spirit workin' on
him t'other day at the saw-mill," says
Job Reynolds. "He lowed then that if
ever he got good chance he was goin'
to profess"
another shout rings out, this time from
Miss Puss Peckley, the red-headed girl
who rode the swayback horse and Kept
Ben Ausle chuckling all the time. This
is not the first time that Miss Puss has
protested Every time a new circuit
rieer comes along she "professes," and
has, according to the gossips, tried to
marry each one, but she does not pass
unnoticed.
That's mighty bright profession
says Hamp Devall. i think it'll stick
this time. Look, the old lady's git,en' a
holt Of her, but logged if she amt a
maxim for the preacher"
% seed her dancing a, the barbecue
'tother day." says Uncle Billy Wells.
:" an didn't low tina, she would come
around so soon, but ali. Lord. boys, we
know not the day nor the hour
The circuit rider is happy, and at
dinAer his teeth cut into baked shoat and
pie with a zest strongly in keeping with
his business. AT night when the con-
gregasion again assembled, Job Billins,
the once wicked, starts the hymn. JOB
is not singer but his faith is strong
While his voice is struggling with the
higher notes, fellow standing just in
front of him turns and looks at him.
Job stops singing. The fellow in front
looks back and Job begins again. The
fellow looks around again and Job turns
loose all hold and lets his voice fall to
the ground. He thinks that if he Just
had the insulter outside the house he
would " thump" him, but suddenly re-
membering that he has professed re-
ligion. he begins singing again, and closes
his eyes whenever he feels as though the
fellow in front is going to look around.
The circuit rider breaches a sermon in
which hell is mentioned five times, where
God-like forgiveness is not once limited,
and begs young ladies to think of
their dead mothers, and demands of
mothers 10 think of their dead children.
who, he is afraid. did not receive the spirit
while on earth, and who he would not
say were in hell, but, but-here a cry
of anguish browns the speakers voice and
a terrified mother seeks her son and
weeps over him and finally induces him
to come to he altar so that she can NEE,
him above. He looks very much as
though he does no, know what to do
with himself but he kneels and is after
awhile trod upon by an old exhorter.
During all of this time the farmer is en-
joying himself. No theatre could afford
half the pleasure as all this agony and
Joy. means of despair and glad cries of
exul,at:on. He has been reared among
such scenes, and no excitement in the
city could so nearly satisfy him.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

NEXT week the Arkansaw editors viii
visit the great exposition at Louisville.
The editorial excursion is q summer A.
fair. Years ago its wardrobe was shaped
for warm weather, and il is well that the
visit to Louisville was not appointed later
in the season.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22
NOT LOVERS.

THAT couple must be lovers" said a
man. al see them pass here together
every evening"
Lowers" con,empsuously repeated his
life companion. "Theyse been married
a year.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

An underground passage-that which
the Italian grinds out beneath your win
dow Tie /ndge.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22
JOURNALISMS.

George Baber, one of the best known
journalists in Kentucky, has purchased a
half interest in the Louisville Sunday
Argus. Mr.. Baber is brilliant writer,
and the ArgHs under his control will be-
come power in Kentucky.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

Dickinson Brugman, proprietor and
business manager of the ST. Louis Cy,nt
is in Little Rock. The Critic is a young
paper, but it is an established success.
and deservedly 50. as It'll the best journal
Of the kind ever published in ST. Louis.
-
= Bill Nye has sold his interes, in the
Laramie Boomerang. and win, as soon as
he becomes physically able, take posi-
ton on the Chicago Eye, in which he
has a financial interest. Bill Nye's
superior as humorous writer does not
live in this country.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-09-22

my name is Rufus Maley," said the
young man, advancing.
AThen you are not named Alright" re-
piled the girl, smiling.
"Why?"
"Don't you know from English history
that William Rufus was so named on &C
count Of his long hair. Your hair is very
short"
Mr.. Maloy blushed, and unconsciously
removed his ha, and passed his hand
over his head. :" want to work for
you," he said turning to the old man
" For some time have noticed how con-
tentedly you and your daughter pick
cotton together. win accept your OWL
price,
The old man needed hand, and after
being assured by Mr.. Maloy that he un.
derstood picking cotton, engaged him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-05
OBITUARY.

D1ED-Near Beersheba Church, at 10 4. M. on
Tuesday, 26th of June, 1888, Mrs. ELIZA DA-
VIES, widow of the late Rev. VIM. Davies, aged
81 years. ....
We are panied to record the death of Miss
LAURA A. SHARP, who died on the night Of
the lst inst. Miss Sharp was the Assistant Teach
er in the Cherokee High School at Blacks Sta
ton, and her death has caused vacancy that
will be difficult to fill in the school as well as the
community. Miss Sharp had been among us
about six months and endeared herself to the
entire community. She was consistent mem
ber of the NJ. E. Church South and earnestly de,
voted to Christian work. She was bright and
shining light, always walking in the paths and
duty ofthe Christian. She leaves many friends to
mourn her death. Her remains will be carried to
Alexander county for interment, where she was
raised 80 a@7 A FRIEND.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-05
HYMENEAL.

MARR1ED-In Bethesda township on the 9th
day of June, by Rev. J. Lowrie Wilson, Mr. }
J. HARRISON and Miss MARY A. DUNLAP.
All of York county.
Near Jones Mill, in York Townhip, on Thurs
dav last, 2Sth ultinlo, by w. Norman Elder, No
tary Public, Mr.. JOHN H. CLARK, and Miss
AMANDA MUM. All of York county.
At the residence of Mr.. Geo. H. O'Leary, in
Yorkville, on Tuesday, July 3rd, by Rev. E. f.
Boyce, Capt. S. A. CURREY, of Sumter county
Florida, and Mrs. EMMA F. FAULKNER, of
York county, S. c. No cards.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-05
NOTICE..

yUyHE School Trustees ofall the School Districts
in York county are most earnestly request
ed 20 meet at my office on TUESDAY, THE
18TH OF JULY. The object Of the meeting is
of vital Importance to the county-being to put
in operation Il general plan for conducting the
Free Schools of the county. 1t is proposed to
put the plan in operation on November lst
r. LATHAM, School Commissioners
June2S % st
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County Of York.

WHEREAS WIN. d. ROSBOROUGH has ap
w piled to me for Letters of Administration,
on all and singular the goods and chattels, rights
and credits of Mrs. NELLIEC. ROSBOROUGH,
late of the county aforesaid, deceased:
These are, therefore. to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our
next Probate Court for the said county, to be
holden at York Court House on the 26TH DAY
OF JULY, A. D., 1885, to shew cause, if any,
why the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 29th day
of June in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-three, and in the
lO7th year of the Independence Of the United
States Of America.
J. BEATTY WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge of York County.
,July q 1t
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JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.
FACTS.

FACTS.
A fact that is not self-evident, must be estab-
lished by investigation for ones self, or by the
testimony of witnesses. After 1t has become
fact there is no getting around, under or over 1t.
That Wizard Oil has had an immense sale here is
fact, and that it possesses great potency in re-
lieving and curing Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Head -ache-sick or nervous, contracted tendons
and muscles Pain in the back, Collie, &C., &C., IS
a fact likewise, that may be proven by the mouth
of many witnesses and accounts fort the great de-
mand. From what we have seen and heard OF it
we think it is worth the price, viz: Sl.OO bottle.
Always on hand at the York Drugstore.
The principal adulterants found in Baking
Powders are Alum, Starch and Gypsum or Plas-
ter of Paris We guarantee that Prices Cream
Baking Powder, the sale Of which we control in
this market is an absolutely pure Cream Of Tar
tar Powder and, therefore fills every want OF the
housekeeper and cook. We furnish free, a Re
ceipt Book that tells how to make all kinds OF
Cakes, Pies, Custards, Puddings, Pastries, DC.
Call for the Book, and for Prices Cream Baking
Powders, and takeno other.
of manufacturer to make especially for our
trade large lot of Cigars. Aswe had long enjoy
ed the reputation of selling The Best Cigar in
Town for cents, the conditions of the contract
were that our character should suffer no violence
in this particular and that this new Cigar should
surpass in excellence anything we had hitherto
handled. They were to be as good as Cigar
could be madeto retail with profit for cents.
We were to be the Judge of its qualities and II
not satisfactory the whole lot was to be returned
at the expense of the shipper. We have 5000 OF
the lot now in store and respectfully ask the
smoking public to give them a trial.
JOHN G. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-07-05

Great Excitement i'm Charlotte, n. c.
We have just received private dispatch,
stating that the neighborng city of Charlotte was
rejoicing over the wonderful cure effected on an
old gentleman living there 1tseems that he had
been suffering with chronic Diarahea or, in 9TH
er words, Inflammation of the stomach, over
three years. After trying all other remedies
without avail and having given up all hope Of
recovery, was persuaded to try Norman's Neu-
tralizing Cordial. 1t acted Ikea charm. Two
bottles did the work. The party has entirely re-
covered and will verify this statement. Will
wonders ever cease? Suffering friend, do not
lose hope.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN MILITARY SCHOOL.
YORKVlLLE HOTEL.

TlHE undersigned respectfully gives notice
that he has taken charge of ''Rose's HoteP'
in the town Of Yorkville; but which will here
after be known as the YORKVILLE HOTEL,
and will keep it open for the reception and enter
accommodation of the travelling public. He will
give the management of the hotel his entire time
and attention, and will use his best endeaVors to
give satisfaction to his patrons.
The rooms in the hotel are large, airy and
comfortable Terms will be reasonable.
H. w. SMITH.
July5 q 6m
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H. f. ADICKES.

H. f. ADICkES.
SEAS0NABLE GOODS.
WYE beg leave to call your attention to our
w very large stock of the following seasora-
BILE Goods, and to the very low prices at which
we are offering the same.
Parasols and Fans in Great Variety,
At uncommonly low prices.
GAuZE VESTS AND UNDERWEAR.
Ladies and Misses Gauze Vests. Ladies' and
Children's Underwear, nicely made and EN-
broidered Chemise Underskirts, Night Dresses,
Drawers, &c.
Corsets at very low prices.
Ladies' Linen listers.
All kinds of Veilings and Nets.
A very large stock of Dress Goods at reduced
prices, and
bargains Ill Dress trimmings.
Muslins at &C., s1c., lOc., and l24c. per yard:
Gloves Of every kind at low prices. Black
Lace Gloves and Mitts, colored Silk and Cotton
Gloves and full line Of Kids for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
SLIPPERS.
Slippersin all sizes for Ladies.
Slippers in all sizes for Children.
Slippers and LowQuartered Shoesall sizes for
Men and Boys.
A most superb stock of Laces.
Embroidery, Everlasting Trimming Tucking
Putting and all kinds of White Trimmings Also
a large line of Colored Trimmings for Linensand
White Goods, at
Special Low Prices.
Ladies' Neck Wear in very great variety.
Lace and Lawn Ties, Fichus, &C., &c.
Rutfiings in all the latest styles.
A lot Of light Summer Coverings at very low
prices
Mems and Boys
SHIRTS, COLLARS AND CRAVATS,
Linen and Alpaca Coats and busters.
White Vests, Linen Pants, &c.
Special Low Prices on Mems Fine Cashmere
Pants, and large assorted stock OF
Spring and Summer Clothing.
Mems and Boys Straw Hats at very low prices.
Mosquito Nets, all colors.
Mosquito Canopies.
Hammocks, Fish Hooks and Lines.
Croquet Small Baskets, Table Oil Cloth.
TOILET SOAPS AT VERY LOW PRICES.
Our Milliner, Miss SMITH, is prepared to fur
nish any shape Hat, trimmed in the lateststyle.
Prices in this line
As Low as the Lowest.
We have full supply Of Miscellaneous Books,
in all the latest issues. A full stock of all kinds
of Stationery and Small Wares. And don't yon
forget that we are headquarters for all kinds of
SLIPPERS AND LOW CUT SHOES.
H. F. ADICKES.