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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Eccentric Bibles. London Cueen.l

Although everybody knows that there are in existence certain editions of bibles, which are much prized by bibliomaniacs on account of some ridiculous printers blunder, few people perhaps arc aware how many of these editions there are. The most widely known are the Brooches and the Vinegar bibles. The former is so called because, in the Geneva version of Genesis, iii. 7, Adam and Eve are spoken of as making themselves brooches out of fig leaves. This translation of the scriptures, which was done by the Eng lish exiles at Geneva, served as the regu- lar family bible in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, until it was superseded by the authorized version of James I. The Vim egar bible was so named from the head line of the 2o.h chaper of St. Luke, which reads as The Parable of the Vinegar" instead of "the Vineyard" The date of this was I7I7. In addition, however, to these well known examples, there are others quite as singular. The Bug bible was so called from its rendering Psalm xci. ,, Afraid of bugs by night" the present version being "terror by night" This reading was printed in 1851. The place-makers' bible obtained its name from a remarkable typographical error, which occurs in Matthew, V. Q, viz, Blessed are the place-makers," instead of "peace-makers." Tke politicians of the present day would probably not have objected to the use of the former bene- diction. The Treacle bible, printed ,6S, had passage in Jeremiah, viii. ,,, which read Is there no treacle in Gilead," in- stead 0! Is there no balm." The He and She bible was so called from a very slight mistake that occurred in Ruth, iii. I5, when, instead of "she went into the city," it was printed Che went" The Wicked bible, printed I63I, was rather an expensive one to the printer, who was fined { 500 because, from malice CT care lessness, he negative was let out of the seventh commandment Exodus, xx. I4). The MuIderer's bible was a mistake of the present century, and was so called from an error in the 10th verse of the Epistle Of Jude making it to read, " There are murderers, complainers," in- stead of murmurers." The Printers bible, issued in I7o,, contained an ab- surd misstatement of David in the 10th Psalm, V. i6I, in which he was pathetic ally made to say that printers perse- cuted him without a cause,' instead of princes"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Words of Wisdom.

All great men are happiest in stormy waters" Ouida."
 There is no knife that cuts so sharply and with such poisoned blade, as treach- cry" Ouida-"
 The people whom we never eentradic, are those whom we either love most or respect least.-Marie Eschenbach.
 Wouldst thou that thy flesh obey thy spirit: Then let thy spirit obey thy God. Thou must be governed, that thou mayes, govern St. Augustin.
 A geod joke should seem uninten- ,ional. It does not proclaim itselt, but Tn flash the acuteness of the nearer de- .ects the witty thought under the mask of simple phrase. A good joke travels incognito.-Marie Eschenbach.
 At the age when faculties droop, when stern experience has destroyed all sweet illusions. man may seek solitude; but, at twenty, the affections which he is com pelled to repress are a tomb in which he baries himself.-E. de Girardin.
 Nature seems to exist for the excellent. The world is upheld by the veracity of good men they make the earth whole some. We call our children and our lands by their names their works and efhsies are in our houses.-Emerson.
 Most men have an ambition of some sort or other. Without it man is no bet ter than dead, he is a mere stick. Back of this, there is mind that brings it out, and IS its handspring. The sounder the mind the greater the ambition, and every healthy man has vivid imagination. It lives in the future. Imagination lost, the mind has no goal, it stops and has no de- sire to go on.-Rev. Dr. Hutchins, of Minneapolis.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
SOLD BY ALL NEWSDEALERS.

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 w. Hetherington. s34, Strand. And is sold by all retail newsd-alers every whore.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Where Pugilism Was Better Than
 Learning
Shropshire Guardian. !

Shropshire Guardian.
 Apopular school in the north oi Shorp. vile rejoices in the possession of a sec ond master of a highly original turn of mind. A few days ago one of the big gest pupils in the school, who takes the lead in all the daredevil exploits of fresh and enthusiastic youth, was called up v for brief interview. One o. the parties to the discussion was long 1.-the cane, guaranteed to curl around a fellow and make him sing. Bend down" observed the second master, insiuuatinely. "Shant," remarked the pupil, who was fair head and shoulders taller than the pedagogue. "I beg your pardon" said the latter. "Shant," repeated the lad, !" so take it out of that. I'm not going to be caned. Pm not a boy "Oh. very we'll" said the master, livery we'll :; if you won't be treated as boy. come down stairs and be treated as a man." He took of his coat as he spoke and rolled up his sleeves. They adjourned to the playground, and the cocky youngster, :, reveling in his superior build, and the diminutive second master had little set- to. In about ten minutes the master had given the lad about as sound a thrashing as ever he had in his life, and subsequently he prevailed upon him to take gentle caning in the sanctity of an upper room.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Marriage in Java.
New York Graphic

AS small party ot us were sitting on the wide piszza of our dwelling house in
 Java, early one evening, our attention was called to the sounds of Malay music evil dently approaching us. Looking dow n the street we saw procession of native men Javanese) marching along to the music, and four abreast. In the second row there were five. The centre one was covered by large umbrella. inquired why this man was so honored and was told that he was to be married. The next day l was taken to see the house where the bride lived and and where they were making grand preparations for the marriage. They were constructing a large and covered platform of bamboo for the accommodation of the guests and the Malay band of music. On the sue ceeding day we heard the same perform CTS and saw a longer procession than the first one. At the head of this procession came two wooden figures (man and wo- man) about eight feet high. These were hollow, so that boys could enter and operate to give them motion. Next be- hind them were the musicians then an open carriage and variously colored pa- pers cut up in patterns. Inside sat the bride and groom. The bride was decked in flowers and jewels, and her face, head and dress were completely covered with yellow ochre powder. A number of car riages followed the party with relatives and friends who were also adorned with flowers, jewels, etc. On the third day was invited to attend the wedding, SO we walked down to the brides house There we found the bamboo platform occupied by band of music and an exhibition of marionestes, which personated characters in legends of the Javanese people. The hadji, or native priest was conduct ing this novel show, which took hours to go through. l, however, was more anxious to see the bride, and accordingly was ushered into the principal room. It was a large square apartment, the front being opened by four large double dpors.
 In one of the remote corners on the stone floor was seated on a handsome mat the bride elect, with downcast eyes, and in the adjacent corner sat the bridegroom. The bnde was famed by two little girls and the groom by two boys. In the centre of the floor their feast was spread. The festivities lasted through the night, and refreshments were abandantly served to the guests in and about the house at any time and sn tmes just as they called fer them. At intervals the dancing girls were introduced and the tam-tams for their dance music. At break of day the groom claimed his wife and escorted her to his cun house. Then they had a pro- cessioa similar to the first one, except that the hride's presents were seen cal- red in front by coolie4 At the eroom's house festivities were continued accord
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
A First-ciass House.

There is probably no house in the south carrying larger or more complete stock of Wins and Liquors than Nick kupferle. at his wholesale establishment, AI7-I23 Main st, Little Rock. His stock embraces Bottled Beer, Ale. Porter Ginger Ale, Seltzer and Apollinaris waters; Montebello, Dry Monopole, sCliquot. Roederer and the celebrated Royal Champagne; Rhine wines, Clare,s and California wines Hoff's Malt Ex- tract, Green and Clark's Champagne Cider, also, fine whistles and cigars, case goods and general saloon supplies. With stock complete in every detail, dealers may send their orders with a cer- tainty of their being filled promptly and at the lowest ruling prices.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Theatrical.

Each succeeding season adds to Little Rocks importance as a theatrical centre The season just closed has been the brightest and best that this city has ye, known and tine coming season will with out doubt, be better than the last. It is not chance that has brodgh, Little Rock to the more favorable notice of theatrical managers; it is mainly due to the enter prise of George H. Hyde, proprietor and manager of the Capital Theatre, that the citizens have been favored with more and better attractions during the past season than ever before. The Capital The atre being the only public hall n the ely, with auditorium on the ground floor, more favorably located than any other house in the city. with ample means of ingress and egress, en. dorsed by the leading citizens for the ex- cellent provisions made for safe and rapid exit in case of panic, it recommends itself, both to the public and to profes- sionals. During the season just closed many of the best operatic and dramatic combinations on the road have used Hyde's Capital Theatre with the greatest success. Enjoying the perfect confidence of the people, the Capital Theatres audiences feel no apprehension of dan ger from fire or stampede, and q good troupe cannot fail to draw the whole theatre going element of the city Be- tore the next season opens the seating capacity of the Capital theatre will be in- creased, the stage enlarged, new scenery and new dressing-rooms added, making 1t one of the handsomest, safest and most comfortable houses in the country. Managers of troupes that contemplate southern and western tours, during the next season, should correspond at once with Mir. Hyde.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
To Postnasters.

By slight exer,ion which need not in terfere with my of their duties. postmas- ters and others may earn for themselves a handsome sum in commissions by re- eeiving subscriptions to THE ARKANsAw TRAvELER. The paper has only to be seen to be appreciated, and with no journal in the south can subscription agents do so we'll as with this paper. Write to us for terms, specimen copies for distribution, etc.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
A Cheap Pair of Pictures.

For forty cents we will maA, postpaid, to any address, the splendid colored en- gravings, "The Arkansaw Traveller " and The Turn of the rune"; also, without extra charge, the original story of the Arkansaw Traveller" as told by Col. Sandy Faulkner. The pictures are gotten up in the highest style of art and possess Ing such historical interest they should have place in every household. Postage stamps taken. Address, Read & Benham, Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

Wilson X Webb keep all the la,est .tyles of stationery. Their counters are dlled with all the popular magazines, newspapers and periodicals, and they are headquarters for blank books, writing fluids. etc.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Writing.Dcsk Free.

Attention is called to the advertisement of s. H. Moore & Go. in this issue. They make an offer of handsome writing desk free to each six months subscriber to their popular journal, Tie Fiyeside af Honse. s. H. Moore X Go. are old and well known publishers of New York City, and the reader is assured of their relia- hilitv.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

Ellenbogan & Elksn's Telephone Exchange" corner Markham and Cun- berland streets, is one of the popular re- sorts of the city. Lemp's bser al says on tnp
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

Henry Buerger, who for so many years has had the Arkansaw agency of Lemp's s. Louis lager beer, continues to lead the beer trade of the state. His house on narkham street is headquarters for beer, ice, and all saloon supplies.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Cheap Round rrip Tickets

Via the Memphis X Charleston railroad are on sale at the coupon ticket offices in Arkansaw and Texas to the summer re- sorts of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Virginia.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
Companion Pictures,

The historical pictures of " The ArlEan- saw Traveller and ~The Turn of the Tune" together with the original dia- logue of @The Arkansaw Travelex," l" mailed to any address on receipt of 70 centx Read & Benham, Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

The tables of the Southern Palace, aoS Main St., are the best supplied in the city. When you want frst-cfass neal call at lhe Southern Palace.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

The paper on which THE TRAvELxR is psinaed is furnished by The Graham Pa TT Company, SG Louis Mo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

The paper on which THE TRAvELER is printed is furnished by The Graham Pa- per Company, St. Louis, Mo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

Foreign and domestic fruits at the Southern Palace, 4oS Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

Go to the Southern Palace, 4oS Main S, for fruit and coulectionery.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

ConSecfioney h the greates& variesy at 4he SoatAszn Palace, 4oS Main Street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28

Fruits, nuts and confectionery at the Southern Palace, 4oS Main street.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
BLAINEs::;:s;::::';r :;: :s::'; r:s;;:s:. :.s:s: :;::: E:

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-06-28
MURRAY'S SPECIFIC.

Addr-s. THE MuRREY NEpIcISE co :. Ts.ss. Cfty, Mo Sold in Little Rock. wholessie md retail. sy W. H. Halliburton. and by drsxx:sts
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-01-19
Liquor in Elections.


The liquor sellers in this city are or
ganizing 70 control the elections. The
Herald says: About fifty met last week
to effect an organization to assist them
in securing a more lenient Excise law.
John CaYanaugh was ELECTED Presi-
dent. and VI. p. Gilmore, Secretary.
Mr. Cavanaugh stated ut length his
views on the subject and the course that
should be taken by the dealers. He
claimed that each liquor dealer in this
city controlled from live to ten votes,
and If the dealers wanted to put a stop
- the police raids they must unite their
patronage and support.
IF the II, 900 licensed liquor dealers
in this city, controlling, as we do, 100,-
600 votes, would work together for the
election Of n Mayor and District At
torney,' said Mr.. Cavanaugh, there
isn't money enough in New York to de-
feat any big brewer, if we should nom
mate him for Mayor. | don't care
what the party is we join or whether
we start one of our own. | am Dem
ocrat. but | II vote for the BLACKLIST Re-
publican if he will say he is in favor OF
fair Excise law" Mr.. Cavanauoh
then went on to say that the licensed
dealers ought to be considered as hon
orable As other merchants, but the pub
lie would not discriminate between
them and the unlicensed dealers who
encourage vice. This ring under
which we suffer originated at Police
Headquarters, said he, ''and has grad
ually worked down to the District At .
torney's Office
A committee was appointed to per-
feet the organization and secure the CO.
operation of the dealers in the other
wards.
Mr.. Corragin thought that by closing
the saloons on Sunday while those in
Brooklyn, Jersey City and the suburbs
were kept open, the bread and butter
were being taken from his mouth. He
was in favor of closing during church
hours, but keeping open for a stipulat-
ed time during the day. Mr.. Piper
wished no action taken on that subject
eve don't wish to advertise ourselves
as law-breakers," said he, though ev-
erybody knows we are. For there is
probably not an hour in the day that
we don't violate the law. The law
says we shall not sell liquor to children.
Yet | am afraid some of us do" The
meeting then adjourned.
The above shows what a powerful
foa4is .te>. hes<1aethr-f maed. e;+;4',>,,-.---r
are preparing to take this city in their
own hands. They can do it, and they
will unless the friends of order ami
good morals are vigilant and faithful
~ Y, Observer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-01-19

BY recent law in Missouri licenses
rare granted, but high price is demand
ed Tor them. The money thus raised is
added to the school fund.- and, as a re-
suit, commodious school-houses are be-
ing erected. and the cause of education
has received an onward impetus. If liz
censes are to be granted the income de-
rived from them should be sufficiently
large to cover all the expenses accruing
from the liquor traffic. In other words,
the money derived from licenses should
be enough 10 build and maintain nine
tenths of the alms-houses, prisons and
lails; three-fourths of the lunatic asy-
lums; one-quarter of the hospitals, be-
sides paying 1ive-siXths of the bills for
police officers and police courts. Other
wise the business is burdensome tax
upon the sober and industrious elements
in the community, and should be resist
ed as an unwarrantable encroachment
upon the rights Of the citizens at large.
-G0ldeR huie. -.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-01-19
The Yarn OF the whaler's Mata

"You must fancy I'm Mr.. Jones'" he
said. ga whaler's mate, spinning yarn
for nlessmates. He shifts his quid and
begins:
ave wuz all feclin' sort o grumpy,
for thar hadn't been no kind o luck,
when the lookout cries: 'Theer she
blows.-so | goes up TO Cap'n Sim
mons an SEE /. 'Cap'n Simmons, she's
a blower: shell lower?' ....
"Sez he: Mr.. Jones, she MAY be q
blower, but l don't see iittea fur tn
lower
Then l goes forrud. and the men
aloft sings out agin: 'Theer she blowsn
and she's spermern So ! goes agn
to Cap'n Simmons, an SEE /: 'Cap'n
Simmons, she's spermer an blower,
shell | lowerg' '.
''Sez he: Mr.. Jones, she may be n
spermer an she mag be a blower, but l
don't see fifteen fur tn lower; but if so
be uou see fifteen fur I'll lower. wy lower
away an be 'tarnally dashed tn yer.
$50 | lowered away, an when we
come to about fifty yards o the critter
seq /: Hold on boys, fur I'm death with
the long harpoonn An ] struck her
fair. an we towcd her alongside the
ship; an when | come aboard Cap n
Simmons stood in the gangway, and SEE
he; Mr.. Jones, you air an officer an a
gentleman, an there's rum, and ter
baekeer in the locker-an' that of the
very best quality-at yer sarvice, sir
durin' this voyage
Then SEE l. 'Cap'n Simmons, I'm 8
man as knows his dooty and does it, an
all | axes of you is serrihty-an' that
of the commonest, dog-goned kind! >
The CegltUTH
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-01-19

was going to be u fight, and of one of
them replying that some folks might
not call it a fight. but just simply a.
massacre.
'Afterward, Mr. Haddock went on,
wiping the perspiration from. his fore
head, ''afterward, when | lay tossing
and gibbering on my narrow iron cot
at the hospital, and watched the golden
summer weeks drift slowly past into
the mellow autumn, and learned to
keep my false teeth in, vowed that if
kind Providence spared me, and let the
tar get entirely of my back, l would
devote the remnant of my life to some
pursuit that offered no temptations to
stray OIL into the fair, fatal paths of
fancy. You may think, sir, that the
coal business is incompatible with my
vow, but | get around that by hiring a
young man of fertile imagination to
tend the scales, and never got off the
books myself, sir, nevcr-and that is
why-ah! but upon my ward,'' he in
terrupted himself, staring suddenly out
of the window, ''heres my getting-otf
place. Good day, sir. Stick to the
cold facts. You may not have so much
excitement, but you'll live longer il
You do, and eat more regularly-good
day, sir; pleasant trip to you"
As the train pulled out he was stand
ing on the platform He had quite re-
covered himself, and waved me cold,
formal adieu.-O ORTIZ Harper Stein, tn
Texas SiftinqS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-01-19
TIE CITY CAT

he is gaunt and thin, with a ragged coat,
scraggy tail and hunted look;
NO songs of melody burst from his throat
As he seeks repose in some quiet nook
A safe retreat from this world of sin.
And all of its boots and stones and that
For the life OF cat is a life of din,
If he is a city cat.
He is grumpy and stumpy and old and gray,
With sleepy look in his lonely eye,
fThe other he lost at a matinee
knocked out by bootfrOm a window high.
Wherever he goes, he never knows
Quarter or pause in the midnight spat,
For the life of Il cat is a life of blows,
If he is a city cat.
He is peted by boys if he stirs abroad,
He is chased by dogs if he dares to roam;
His grizZled bosom has never thawed
Meath the kindly blare of the light of home
His life's perpetual warfare, waged
On balcony, back yard fence, and fiat;
For the life OF a cat is a life outraged,
If he is city cat.
The country eat is a different beast,
Pctted, wcll-hOused. demure and sleek;
Three times a day he is called to feast,
And why should he not be quiet and meek?
No dreams of urchins, tin cans and war
Disturb his ScnSuOus sleep on the mat;
All! cat life is thing worth living for,
If he isn't city cat
And even when dead, the city cat
With strident members uneasy lies
In some alley-way and seems staring at
coming foe with his wild, wide eyes.
Nobody owns him and nobody cares
Another dead ''rom," and who mourns for
that
If he's only city cnt.
-PTOuidencc Press.