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The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-11-17
Smoking in Mexieo.

Correspondence Indianapolis Journal.
 While waiting for coffee. and af,er~aFd during pauses in the conversation, the gentlemen of the family-and not infre- quently the ladies also-se,tie gracefully back in their chairs and enjoy cigarette or two. learned lesson a, my very first dinner in Mexico. l; was a, hotel table, and a stranger Mexican seated be- side me. who happened to finish his din- ner first. innocently lighted his cigar for the usual table smoke. which l. in the depth of my ignorance regarded as a personal insult. and indignantly lei, the table. Since iha, day have become learned in the ways of the Egyptians and carno, only tolerate the national custom with eauanimi,y. bu, Joe not hor- rihed. o. fas,idious friends . occasion ally take a dinner cigarette myself When one IS in Rome i, IS we'll to do as the Romans do. These tiny Mexican cigarettes, rolled up in corn-husks or tissue paper, are not at all like the strong smelling things we have in the United States These are not much larger than straws. the husk IS sweet to the taste, and they have delicate fragrance which is very pleasant In Mexico everybody smokes a, all times and in all places-a, the theatre, in the ball room, everywhere. In making formal calls or more extended visits politeness demands an immediate and frequent exchange of cigarettes and light with many courteous words. as af,er you. sonora (refcrring 10 the match l-precisely as our ancestors were won; to profier and accept the civilities of the snuff-box. Every Mexican lady's pocket is supplied with matchbox and cigares,e-holder of more or less elegance, and the dainty fingers of many a fair young senoriia are diseoiored like pol ished bronze al the tips from much cigar e,,e-rolling.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-11-17
The Slim Mans Remarkable Shot
Peck's Sun.

4 number of gentleman were in ,he depot waiting room admiring a me To, of ducks a friend had shot up on the lake. and were somewha; surprised 10 hear him tell of killing three ducks with one dis charge of his gun. .Abou, this time a slim. pointed nose man. who had been quietly listening. remarked
 " That's nothing very extraordinary.
 May be that's ,he way you always kill ducks" sarcas,ically remarked the hunter.
 Wal. ,ha, depends on how load my gun" replied inc slim man.
 Then i, does make difference how you load. does i,: presume you ase about peck of six once bullets .' re marked he hunter. who began 10 feel ,ha; the glory with which he had covered himself hka I..e.'c5, and was beginning to run of.
 Wal. now don't you ge. ra,led. I don; know as I'll give the scheme away. = retor,ed the slim man.
 '' How many ducks did you ever kill in one sho,:" asked an interested list ener.
 Wal. stranger. I've killed and strung over ntty of em.' answered ihe slim man.
 Fifty ducks a; one shot exclaimed half dozen.
 Yes, over fifty" replied ;he slim man, = an don, mind telling ,e how twas done. if'you really want 10 know.
 How on earth could you do such a thing: You mus, have been where the ducks were thick .'' ventured meek looking individual.
 Wal. if you'll give me chance IT tell ye. took trip up 10 Caiame, several years ago and never seed SO many ducks in all my life. took an old army muske, along and one cart ridge"
 "One cartridge" exclaimed half a dozen. " You don't mean 10 say you only took one cartridge and no other ann muni,ion :"
 Wal, didn't take anything else, bu, an old army musket, one cartridge and sum total of what 1 always take. Ne see. T."
 "Wha, was the wire for: = inquired the meek man.
 Wait till finish, hang it, an ye1l know. Wal, when got ou, on clear water away from the rushes saw abou, a million ducks right ahead of me. l just took the end of the wire and fastened i, 10 the bullet in the cartridge and loaded my gun an put the spool on the bottom of the boat where thought Ii wouldn't become tangled up, and then waited for a good chance. happened to blow my nose, which of course made noise, when
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-11-17
Didn' Feel Safe.
.W...iarnspor, Breakias, Table.

.@..laEnspori Breakfast Table.
 While Lord Coleridge is going around the country freely remarking upon and commenting our splendid institutions the security of our freedom, etc. he is constantly shadowed by four exper, de- sectives. These parties form mysterious quarteste and until lately no one kne~ wha, earthly business they had in the dis tinguished Jurist's party now. No one knows now. There is no nihilism in this country and no desire to harm a visitor. eminent or otherwise. The lord chief justice ought 10 know by this time from the warmth of the reception accorded him that we are not a blood-thirsty peo- pie. He doesn't need any guarding As Il IS, we agree with an exchange. which, while admitting ,ha, the detective escort may be necessi,a,ed by reasons of which the public is ignorant. says ,ha, the proceeding seems something like re- eelvlng friend with open arms and boundless hospitality. and then having your house and family placed under sur yeiiianee by your guest.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-11-17
Advice 10 Barbe.s.
Merchant Traveier.f

Merchant TraYeier.i Don't talk.
 Refrain from colloquializing. If you have anything 10 say. don. say ii.
 Do not talk.
 Keep your mouth shut. Do not indulge in conversation. Say nothing.
 Exercise measures of depression 10 the exten, of suppression with relation to your oolloquial predilections. Suck towel in your mouth. Gag yourselves. Stop your conversation before you be- gin.
 Sew buttons on your lips The tongue IS an rnrHly member. Stick pin through il. Cease your speech. Do not converse. Have nothing to say and say it. Let somebody else do the talking. Don | talk
 P.S Barbers will please hang this ID Tn their shops and have it enforced.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-11-17

every duck raised his head to see x,., .as up. drew bead on she-eye of ,h. duck nearest to me and pulled the tr;ge., before they had chance so get scsreS Jewhiz how that spool did spin wba. the wire vas unwinding. The ducks lev away, frightened by the noise o: ,h. gun, but l had just one hundred and hfty ducks, all strung by their heads c1 that wire. The bullet had gone throcyb their heads, dragging the wire wi,h <, and it took eyes every time excepuug one IL took the tail of that duck irs. as he raised from the water. The bunr would have got more ducks only ,h. spool go, caught bsfose the wire was all unwound and stopped it. believe i: , had had another cartridge and ano,he, spool of"
 The slim man found himself talkire n the stove. The rest had fled, and none but he remained.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-09-18
mARrIN,s FERRY.
speech By Gen. Raum-Miuor matters of
Interest.

DHNEGA " uNAs AeteAA-A.AstNA AAesANA1 W
Interest.
There will be "Pink IT, socil at the o.
P. Church next Friday evening.
The Benwood blast furnace located here,
which has been idle for several weeks past,
will blow In to-day or tomorrow.
The "Lillies OF the Yalleyn society Of the
Presbyterian Church will hold social In
the church yard tomorrow evening to raise
funds for missionary purposes.
Mr.. Burret, OF Washington, D. G., and
Miss Matte, the accomplished daughter OF
VIM. CLARK, Esq, will be married at the
Presbyterian Church Thursday morning.
The Republicans opened the campaign last
evening ut Commercial Hall, with Gen.
Green B. Raum and W. P. Wilcox, Of ILL
nois, who addressed the large audience as
sembled, on the issues OF the day, and made
especial reference TO the protective tariff.
There are several cases Of diphtheria In
town, and while there is no epidemic the
cases are numerous enough TO excite fear,
and alarge number OF the children have been
taken out OF the public schools by their pa:
rents. II Is thought by some that school will
close for q short time.
Theagent OF the @. &P. B. R. has moved into
the temporary building erected last week for
q station and which must serve for telegraph
office and freight and passenger depot for
some time 1t IL feared. The building is not
nearly large enough 10 accommodate the
business, and shippers will no doubt experi-
eace great Inconvenience.
The friends OF the prohibition amendment
are vigorously at work, and large number
Of the voters OF both parties are deeply
interested and doing all they can for the
amendment. A number Of speakers will be
here between now and election day, among
others Col. George H. Vibbert, Of Boston
Hon. Ross ]. Alexander and possibly Govern
or St John, Of Kansas, for grsndmass meet
ing at some central point In the county.
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personal MENTION.
News and Gosaip In Reference 10 yario.
paADIa. ..

News and Gosaip In Reference 10 varioa.
People.
United States Senator Camden was in The
city yesterday.
Mr.. W. G. Wilkinson and wife have besn
visiting in Charleston.
Miss Annie Ball, Of North Market street
has returned from visit to friends In Pitts
hurEh.
Mr.. Geo. R. Taylor aud daughter Miss Mat
tie, and Mrs. Dr.J. O. Huppand daughter left
last evening for eastern cities.
The friends Of Bishop Kahn at Morgantown
have arranged to tender him o dinner on
The occasion OF his visit to that place on the
25th inst.
Mr.. Edmund Booking has returned from
Washington City, where he was attending
the SESSIONS OF the American Pharmaceutical
Association.
Mr.. John Waters, who has been the guest
OF mis- uncle, Mr.. Joseph Lawson, OF the
Island, left yesterday for his home In Steu.
benyille, Ohio.
Mr.. A. ]. Halated and sister, Miss Ellie,
Miss Jennie Coen, George Robb, Mrs. John
Mendel and John M. Warthen, have returned
from Baltimore.
Miss Mamie Glass, Of New Castle, Pa, and
Hiss Beckie Evans, OF Wheeling. W. ", are
the guests OF Mrs. George r. Grafton this
ternoon.-Beliaire Independent
Miss Myrtle Dorsey, Of Morgantown, o
charming young lady, well known In society
circles here, Is at captain John McLures,
and will be In the city for some weeks.
Mr.. Anton Reymann last evening celebra-
ted his forty.sfxth birthday. The Opera
Hnusa orchcstra tendered him yery de-
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A WEEK OF TRAGEDY
Ana a Good Leetnreas weII-Entertain.
nient GnlOre.

Ana n Good Lectnr Q ~ WeII-Entcrtain.
n,ent Galore.
Rev. Father Ryan, tho Post Priest OF the
South" will lecture Thursday evening at tho
Cathedral, on 1.-THE Church and Modern Sc:
ciety." Father Ryan's fame as a poet and
orator will no donbt crowd the Cathedral on
This occasion. Every person who hears him
will certainly enjoy an intellectual and ora
torical treat.
Miss Anna Dickinson, supported by COM
pany OF actors Of ability and fame, will, this
evening. present shakeSpeAre's most famous
pisy, "Hamlet.N Her playing OF this role
has excited so much comment favorable and
unfayorable, that no doubt she will be greet
ed BY large audience this evening. Herap-
pearance here Is one OF the most important
events OF the local amusement season. Miss
Dickinson opened her season at steubsnvil.e
last night. $1,000
Reserved seats will be placed on sac tbs
morning at Wilson & Banners music store
for the engagement Of Frederick Warde At
the Opera House next Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon,
In four popular tragedi(s
Mr.. Gus Penneyer. Jr., advance sgent OF
Hayerly's Mastodon Ministries, Is In the city.
The company holds the boards next Monday
at1hf
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CRY MATTERS.
Brief Notes on Current Events or Minor
Interest.

. mmN
Brief Notes on Current EEents OF AAinok
interest
TIE larceny cases against Wil1ian LeePet
were yesterday reset for triai IN fere Oh tne
Circuit CaurL October o.
A NRw letter box has been placed at the
corner OF Alley aud Main street, opposite
the residence OF II. K. List, Esq.
THE Wilson Lyceum, q coloTed literary So
ciety, began lis eleventh annual session last
night, with about 1856 members enrolled.
vTrvps advertised Tneaday. September IS,
$3.50 ISks comsioke, Oliver Herford, ]. O.
+ = ssst ETSnE sebweiden. i. r. slRler, Ju-
lius Wagner.
IN ~. Nv, h,,ok,a,a, fall from n
h;Ih scsfIoid in the EIShth ward Yesterday
msrninS. and was stunned for time. His
mimi ,,re not believed 10 be serious, how
syer.
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oo S'I ST. ~ ~ .;tv ~" rori csnsht IRE
S StS hae ., ~ St1S t,snt,e sns;na MAN
. ..o.a en notItad 81 ne,ns o,t on1ctiy az.
t;sa.',,,si'oj ~. hs,de iii : hnss stream
VIZ T s,su sas r 49, c ~, - cL..,.,
IL lh rSopes .s rSy ~ SSnS gi,b The nrivI.
49, ~ IL e,assji n ssI IN was ohartared
1890 ~ itnro6ossa n onsrate steam far.
=. ho,wann opsyIsSton and tha sonth side NJ
r. ' Esn"wbs r;vsr A1N Wv sSH'-' "'N~ y
'u 70, name . -" a,
AGDoNcuoA, the man aceusea on s s.eai ~ =
Watcn from gentleman nahsu enltn, III .ae
Merchant: restaurant oatuIuay nlsh'; Va
lef9Ay waived preliminary enanllnatoI =
anu was oouna oYe, 70 court IN tne sum u
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BELLAIRE.
school Notes-Run on-PerEonals and
General Matters.

school Notes-Run on-PerEonaIs and
General Matters.
The Bellaire Tribune has begun Its fourth
year.
George L. Evans lie confined to his home by
sickness.
The fire companies are called to meet at
City Hall this evening.
|. One thousand and seven was the attend
anoe at the public schools yesterday morning.
Ex.Commissioner OF Internal Revenue,
Green B. Rsum, was in town while yester-
day.
The Echo Literary Society will meet this
evening at Eva Hyatps home on ThiIty.afth
street.
Fred. wayman has given up the shoe bust
ness and gone into the new Crystal Gla:s
Works.
Judge Buckingham, Of Newark, Is intowr,
visiting his brother-in.law, Colonel Tomas II.
Morris.
], W. Lappert was hurt yesterday by fall.
ing from ladder while painting J.. Reitz's
new house.
DR.. McClellan's horse ran away yesterday,
frightened at an umbrella. Nothing was
hurt but tho buggy.
Edward Johnson, so long the driver Tor the
Bellaire Window Glass Works, has gone to
GAINESVILLE to accept the same position at the
new window glass works there.
The senior class in the public schools met
yesterday morning and organized, with Rose
Phillips, President; Ella Grove, Vice Presi-
dent; Bessie Hoge, Secretary; and Mabel
Crafty, Treasurer.
So many horse thieves have been ooera-
ting In this neighborhood that some OF the
horse owners havs called meeting at City
Hall Saturday, OF tho Q interested in this
township, Mead, Pease and the whole neigh
borhood, that will put asLop TO the successful
operations OF the thieves.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-09-18
,B'NAI BRIgh BLOWS.
4IittIe Episode In Lodge Meeting not
i'm the "Workiugs."

I'm the "Workings."
West Virginia Lodge Of the Independent
Order of Bnai Birth meets every Sunday
evening. Last Sunday night little episode
occurred In the meeting which is not covered
by the bylaws. Capt. Kraus, the Main street
ciothier, Is one OF the officers OF the lodge,
and MI. Jacob Emsheimer. jr., another. Sun
day night the lodge had barely been called to
erder when Capt. Kraus was assaulted by
Mr.. Emsheimer, who, 1t Is said, struck
him two or three blows in the face and then
drew u large pocket knife. Before he could
use it he was seized by other members OF the
lodge and prevented from carrying out his
apparent intention.
Yesterday morning Capt Kraus swore out
a warrant in police court for Mr.. Emshe'mer,
and 1t was served upon him and the case set
for trial this morning
The difficulty out OF which the assault grew
could not be definitely asoertained. Some,
time ago Mr.. Emsheimer had a diEculty In
the lodge, and II was made subject OF In.
yestigation by the Grand Lodge, as Q result
Of which penalty provided BY the laws OF
the order was assessed. MIR. Emsheimer has
never ceased to resent this, other members, OF
The order say, and It was his feeling on this
subject which led to his conduct Sunday
night
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aoARD OF Uonn lssIosERs.
business Transacted al u special Meeting
Yesterday.

business transacted al - special M ceiling
Yesterday.
A special meeting Of the Board Of Com
miEsioners was held yesterday, at which all
the members were present but Capt. Prince.
The delinquent tax list returned by the
Sheriff was approved and the Clerk orsered
to make q copy aud certify 1t to the Auditor,
and credit the Sheriff with the amount IN
collected.
The bond and oath Of Godfrey Price as
Constable were approved.
Bills to the amount Of $4 were ordered
paid, the sums being for removal and burial
Of dead horses. The Prosecuting Attorney
was ordered to collect the bills from the own
err OF the horses IL practicable.
R. H. Philips and Noah Zane, assessors,
were allowed $25 each for assessing the dog
tax for 1883, aud bills for other extra com.
pensation were rejected. the Prosecutor CIV
ing 1t as his opinion that they were not legal
ly due.
Anothersmall bill or two were ordered paid
The Elm Grove Railway Company petit
toned for the right OF way over certain
county roads between the present terminus
OF the motor line and the city limits. The
Board adjourEed to 2:i5 =. NJ. to visit and in.
spect the proposed route, after which the
Company was granted the right to use seam
thereon.
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ARAp hCARE.
A BOY ana n Coiored servant Pretty
Roughly Treated.

A BOY AMI n Colored servant Pretty
Roughly Treated.
Saturday night Samuel PAUL., son OF The
late Judge PAUL., was walking toward the fer.
ry at Brilliant to cross the river to Wells.
ourg, in company with q young oolored man,
when he was met by party Of strangers,
rough looking men, who assaulted him.
The colored man interiered, when one Of the
asseilants drew revolver and snapped II In
his face, he rays several times. Tie young
man took advantage OF this diversion 10 seek
refuge In the Brilliant mill. The crowd pur.
sued, and the colored man dropped over the
bank and managed 10 get across the river,
where he reported the affair.
The crowd did notyentnre into the mill 10
renew the assault on the boy, who had
already been beaten In the face, but content.
ed themselves with remaining outside and
threatening him. This Amusement was kept
up till daylight, when the roughs left.
Friends OF young PAUL soon after arrived,
and found him nearly dead with fright. Al
q late hour last evening the perpetrators oil
the outrageous assault had not been appre-
hendad,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-09-18
AN INTERESTING RACE
BOOKED foR SATURDAY., ooTosERe,
or.r the Lever M.ll.bars Course, Between Eddie
cla,Or, of this CITY, asd william Elliott, of
New Castle, the Late EnElIIh Cham.
pIOa-Aa Important Aquatic Event.

Articles OF agreement were yesterday sign
ed for one Of the most promising sporting
events witnessed in this part Of the coun-
try for severali ytarr, namely, sculllng
match between Wheeling man aud the ex-
champion Of England. Tbe agreement vas
entered into by Eddie Clator, tho local oars
man interested, and Nj. D. sliofi, Of England,
on behalf OF William Elliott, Of Newcastle
on-Tyne, who met al sheeksyS saloon,
on Market street. The race Is to take place
on Saturday, October O. over what Is known
hs the lower Wellsbufg course, Is TO pc one
OF three miles with turn, for $500 a side
and Is to be rowed in best aud best b0ats.
The race shall start at the word 20, gwen by
the referee 10 be chosen hereafter and shall
take place between and o'clock r. NJ. on
the day named, The time Is TO be marked
when the stern Of the winning oArsman'S
boat crosses the line st the finish. The con-
testanss will start from boats anchored TWEEN.
ty-fiye yards apart, row mile and 0 half and
turn their own stekeboats from right to left
Position In the river shall be determined BY
tossing. Smooth water Is required for ths
race, subject to the decision OF the referee,
who Is empowered TO postpone the race, II the
weather proves unfaVorapiei 10 tue HESt lhN'
orable day thereafter. The releree Is 70 be
chosen by four judges, two OF whom are 70
be named by each contestant. No boats shsll
80 company tho contestants, aud 1t shall be
considered foul II, after the race has COM
mencsd, either contestant by his oar, boat OF
person come in contact with the oar, boat OF
person OF his opponent, and the man com.
hitting such foul shall be deemed to have
lost the race and the opposing principal shall
be awarded the stakes.
o. s. Howell IL final stakeholder, and 500
side was deposited in his hands by each
party yesterday. the remainder TO be deposit
ed on September "a.
The articles are very loosely drawn, it be.
lug provided in one clause that the judges
shall choose the referee, and In another that
the referee shall be chosen by the principals
themselves. This difficulty can be easily ar.
ranged, however, aud no doubt originated in
an nverRfpht
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GAMEY Asp TOUGH.
A Warmly CONTESTED Dog, sightat Col
Hers Yesterday.

A Warmly Contested Dog Flight Rt Col
Hlier's Yesterday.
Last evenings Pittsburgh Leader has the
following account of yesterdays dog Sight
The gamest and toughest dog battle that has
ever occurred in The vicinity OF Pittsburgh
took place this morning at point few
miles from Collier station, on the Pan Han
die, between Pat Kerley's, OF the South Side,
champion deg Jack aud Clarence Ross. oil
the East End, Bull TERROR Canadian Jim for
purse OF $500. At the grounds selected coz
siderable difficulty was had before referee
was selected. Bill Wallace, alais Guatemala
Bill, OF New York, was finally agreed upon.
at half past ten o'clock the dogs were
called after being washed aud tested accord
ing to the rules aud were dropped into the
nil. Kerley handled his own dog AID Jack
Howley handled Ross. kerley won the
choice vi corner aud selected the right band
one. The referee called time and the dog
scratched simultsnt ously, jim getting a hetty
mouth hold which he retained fully five
minutes. Jack got loose; caught Jims right
leg but failed 10 hold 1t. Jim wrestlsd his
opponent down, and securing firm ear hold
did the shaking EcG In good style, from one
corner TO the other they made the dirt and
mud Ay. So far jan had the ad.
VHutabtf uuk Olu JUN W
maneuyer broke loose, caught into
Jim's bresst.plste, turning him complete.
IL over and gradually worked the wind in his
lungs. At the second break Jim reached for
Jacks left jowl, and widened the gsp In his
laws, but failed TO extract any snperfiuous
flesh. The third break sgain resulted in fay-
or OF Jim, but OF short duration. jack got an
elegant tooth.gip on Jim's right fore-leg and
SANK mis- langs 50 deep that Jack tumbled oy-
or amid cheers and bowls OF the crowd. He
cot on his pins and sgain fought his oppou-
emit down, but Jack was tactician and
quietly, at the suggestion OF his handler,
took II easy until he regsined his feet, when
he made grasp for Jim'a throat, threw him
aud keld on, both dogs painting hard. When
they were separated Il was evident that Jim's
wind had left him and when called to the
scratch he YVES very weak aud gamey. He
failed TO show to the front, however. A dis
pute occurred at this stage of the game
which assumed riot1us proportions, owing to
kerley picking up his dog suddenly, but the
referee was firm and decided the battle In
favor OF Jack. Five hundred dollars changed
hands on the grounds. Aside from the dis
pute referred TO the battle passed of quietly.
But one round was fought aud It lasted TWEEN
ty.iiye minutes. This IS Jacks sixth win
ming and the Jim dogs hrst battle.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-09-18
FIRST PREhIIU U.

Bronze Medal awarded A. L. Rice & Co.
Mt the west Virginia Exposition for the
largest and finest display Of Millinery
" Mr.. A. L. Rice Is at present in New
York making selections for our Fall and
Winter Opening OF Millinery Goods, rich
Pattern Hats and Bonnets. Due notice
viii be given OF the days and dates OF our
opening. We invite the ladies OF Wheel.
ing and surroundings to inspect the new
goods as they arrive. 49,, ~
TTh4s A. L. RICE j. CO.