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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
King Ludwig, of Bavaria.

Munich Letter to San Francisco Chronicle
 Ludwig. of Bavaria, the second king O
 that name who has reigned over this su. pero city of magnificent distances and broad avenues, has been talked abcu'
 called eccentric, peculiar, and then a shoulder shrug is gwen 10 express more than one dares to say. Whatever sleepy cabinet ministers may think of being called to their interviews with him ,s four a. m., or disappointed dilettanti declare oi his choosing to hear Wagner's operas all alone by himself in the great opera house he has had built for his favorite se cannot but suspect that this handsome young monarch is far more level-headed than the etiquette stickleIs of his court. That he is an artist whose apprehensions of the beautiful is most cultured. that his intellectual appreciation seizes and insists on the spiritual Tn art and science, is de monstrated beyond negztion in the ar- rapgement ,t his private rooms. or the 756 rooms in nis residenz" at Munich. he occupies but five. The usual glitter of golden framed mirrors, pic,ure-lined walls. curtains of crimson damask and superbly frescoed and golden succeed ceilings hlIs the state apartments usually shown to strangers, where. among all the giories of these rooms occupied by the Bavar'an Karl VII, the bed made for Ferdinand III and Maria Leopoldina is the most superb. It is of cardin Il velvet, embroidered in gold a canopy and cover which required the constant work of forty needle-women for ten years. The cover alone needs the united efforts of eight men to lift. Napoleon I. for whom this bed was prepared in 1909, refused to sleep in #. He feared the massive canopy might fall and crush him, Tor the cover press too heavily upon him. SO he ordered a bed made upon the floor beside it. 4..44
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25

the task of decidinx vith auv cnrtaiuev what kind of pub1icstion did. snd vhof did not. cone vitkia she men1klg of u pateznai ssatuies - which nsSspapers usfe long hspt ia awe, if noe in order.
 Ihis unceEs1inty sti1l exises- Tke latest de6ni1ion of newspsper Ia iis lasese form is lad down U tke act of paslia- ment of 1870, and suhseouent r.. passed by Mir. Labouchese in rs8s. It \ as iolloss: "Any publica8ion consisting wholly or in part of political or other news. or Of articles relating thereto, or to ether current topics with or without ad- vertisements, subject to these conditions :: That it be printed and pQbIished in the United Kingdom; that it is to be pub iished in numbers at intervals of not more than seven days; that is have tue full title and date of publication printed at the top of every subsequent page ? if we examine this definition ve iind that any publication published in the United Kingdom at intervals ol not more than seven days. and with its title and date afhxed, Is a newspaper, provided i. con- sists ~in great part Of articles relating to current topics" even If there be no news in it. It need not contain a word of news. It may have news or not-thas IS indifferent, but if title or the date is omitted on any page that is fatal Then its news or its articles must form erea, part " of it. What that "great part Is the act ooes not tell us. The posimaster general, indeed, has assumed to decide that the great part P means the greater part = hut fancy that If the postmaster general were deprived of even one-quar,er Of his very insufficient salary, he would consider that to be "gYeat part" of II, and would not wait 10 make complaint until he had been deprived of more than one-haif or oi the greater part ot his stipend.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
i. OUR FOLKS"

This beautiful poem was found in the knapsack of ad soldier after the battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia, iso4.l Hi. Harry. Halloa. Hal and tell 4 soldier just thing or two You've had furiough, been to see How all the folks ID Jersey eo: It's year agone since was there, |, and bullet from Fair Oaks. Since you we been home old comra ade, truly Say. did you see anything of our folks ? You did Shake hands, h. amt glad, For if do look grim and rough. I've got some feeling People think 4 soldiers heart is mighty tough, But, Harry, when the bullets fly, And shot, saitpetre. flames and smoke, And whole baitalions lie s-heid, One's aps to think about hi, folks. And so you saw themf When and where The old mans Is he lively ,et. And mother-does she fade a, all Or does she seem to pine and fret for me And little >isi' Has she grown tall And then, you know, her friend, that Annie koss-how this pipe chokes.- Come, Hal. and tell me, like a man, All the news about our folks. You saw them at church you say: It's lixely. for they're always there On Sunday, What. No. funeral Who Why, Harry. low you halt and stare And all were well and ali we're out. l one, surely this cant be hoax Why don't you tell me. like man, What is the matter with our folks .'' :. said all we'll old comraie, dear, l say all well for He knows best Who takes His young lambs in His arms Before the sun sinks in the vest. The soldiers stroke deals left and right, And flowers fall as we'll as oaks And so fair Annie blooms TO more; And that's the matter with your folks. Here's this long curl. twas sent to you, And this fair blossom from her heart, And here-your sister Bessie writes This letter telling all the rest. Bear up, old fciend.f' Nobody speaks, Only the dull camp raven eroaks And soldiers whisper, Boys, hc still, There's some bad news from Grauger's $
 folksn
 He turned his back upon his grief And sacly strovc 10 hide the tears Kind Nature sends 10 Loves relief, Then answered, Ah well. Hal, I'll try; But m my throat there's something chckes, Because, you see, I'd thought so long To coxnt her in among our folks. All may be we'll. butye l can't help thinking too, I might have kept this trouble off By being E. ntle, kind and true. But may be not-shc's safe up there. And when His hand deals other strokes, She'll stand al heayen's gate, know, To wait and welcome Our Folks"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
Foy Ti< Hpkaz5av Tysveiey.
 THE ARCOTT MYSTERY.
HY II. <. KELLER.

Arcott, small numbering town situated among the Adirondacks. in the northern part of Herkimer county, New York, had once upon time great mystery. which served as fitting subject for discussion around hreside circles for many years afterwards.
 There were two or three noisy saw-mills tannery, shingle manutactory and a church which also answered the purpose ot school house. There were some two hundred inhabitants, not counting the children, which spring up here in the forest like pine underbrush.
 In the spring of '6o the Sacondaga river was at the highest water mark ever known. I. came tearing down through the valley, fed by the icy, mountain streams, sweeping gigantic logs and siumps from the banks. The foundations of the saw-mills were shaken, and serious apprehensions were felt as to their safety.
 Stephen Arcott, bluff, old English man, from whom the place derived its name, was standing among small knot of men, anxiously gazing upon the angry waters.
 It's on the rise" muttered Arcou.
 Yes, assented the s-hool-master Il have had my eye upon the rock ou, there in the middle of the stream, and can see the water creep higher and higher every minute. This geshet will sweep the valley fear"
 "Ah. There comes Nolton's bridge. :. cried Arcots, as heaving mass of logs, ssumps and debris drew near, bearing among i, the s,ringers of the ill-fated bridge. There'll be trouble now up in the cedars," added he ominously. "Nolton's bridge was carried away ten sears ago, and a number of lives were lost.".
 The water is steadily rising higher and higher. The tan-pits are overfowing, and dense volumes of amber-colored water are pouring from the windows and cracks of the limestone foundation. The sun drops behind the western hills, and shado~s creep over the scene, amid which the mad water is playing pande- moniam. Higher and higher, inch by inch the water-line CT lwls. Arcott's mill is nov entirely surrounded, and the crowd is obliged to fall back.
 Old Stephens face grows pale; the work of years is about to be swept away sn the raPacious jaws of the monster element. The mill uembles on it's foun- dation the timbers shivei ard sroan, and the destroyer commences it's me.ci- less work of destruction. Then, crash !. and Arcott covers his face with his hands, as the mill totters, falls, and is swept away down stream. An dark object looms up from the water up stream. It is house, heaying, swaying, and clum- sly tumbling from side to side, sur. rounded by logs assS ssumps.
 Helpl oh, God! He:I helpr'
 Then, there's human beings life in danger" cried the school-master to the horri6ed glcnp.
 The house rapidly approaches nearer. h the dim light the figure of man is seen asszide of the roof ridge-board. He is waving his arms frantically; and, ever and anon. sends forth that loud, appeal ing cy for help.
 Rse9 Jacobs. one of the younger men q tAe group, dashes away toward point .aauartsr q mile down stream, whsre .
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
What is . Nexsp.per.

It may be considered strange, but it i, 2 tact. says the Fcyksigkkly Rfs1esp, that there has always been gr-a. difficulty in defining a newspaper in .uch a manner as 10 include newspaper and poshine eise. Such vas this difficulty when the newspaper staznp exissed, and the whele ieGal wisdom of the government dapart- ments. aided bv numerous decisions Of ths couEts of lav, vas long unequal to
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
Ought to Fight.
Paris Beacon.l

~ If that fellow had any sand he would knock you down after your talking to him in that manner" said a Paris man to an excited friend.
 "Whas him? Why, he has plenty of sand, assure you"
 Well, if he has never saw any of it. :"
 Perhaps you never bought sugar st his grocery. He has too much sand.s
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25

ssss Delicate diseases of eithef sex, however induced. speedily and perma- nently cured Book of particulars e cents, in sGamps. Consultation ice. Ad- dre.s, Woslds DispensaEy Medical Asso- ciatioa, Bufzalo, NY.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25

TDo it at Once. For 10 cents get . pachage of Diamond Dyes at the drug. gistk They color anything the 6nesa and most desirable coaors. Wells, Rich aEdseA & Co, Burlington. Vt Sample Cazd 8 colors and book of directions for 3c. stamp.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
Next to the Latest.
Columbus Bohemian.

i~S1Vssf011 Ill AIhis $ the latest agony in bonnets, n she remarked to her husband, as she tried it's effect in the mirror.
 Is 1t paid for - he asked. sNo; l had it charged" "Well, 1t isn't the latest agony in bon nets, then, he said, with a eroan.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25
Thousands Fastened to Th.i. Graves

Relying on testimonials written in vivid glowing language of some miraculous cures made by sorne largely puffed up doctor or patent medicine has hastened thous nts to their graves {; believing in their almost insane faith that the same miracle will be performed on them, and that these testimonials n, ske the cures, while the 90 called medicine is all the time hastening them to their graves We hsve avoided publishing testimonials, as they do not make the cures, although we have
 THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS of them, of the most wonderful cures, voi- untariiy sent us. It is our medicine. Hon Bitters that makes the cures. It has never failed and never can. We will give reference to any one for any disease similar to their own if desired, or wih refer to any neighbor, as there IS not neighborhood m the known world but can show its cures by Hop Bitters.
 ALosISG JOKE.
 A prominent physician of Pittsburgh said to lady patient who was complaining of her continued iiI-heal,h, and of his inabslity to cure her, jokingly said: "Try Hop Bii- ters,n The lady took ii in earnest and used the Biiters, from which she obtained per manens health. She now laughs al the doc tor for his joke, but he is not so well pleased with It. as Il cost him good patient
 FEEs OF DOCTORS.
 Inc Tee or doctors Is an item thst very many persons are interested in. ,5e believe the schedule for visits is S3.oo, which would tar man confined to his bed for year, and in need ofa daily visit, over SI,O00 dollars . year for medical attendance alone, And one single bottle of Hop Bitsers taken in time would save the Sl,000 and all the years sickness.
 LADy's WISH
 .Oh, how do xish my skin vas ax e,,a, and sost as yours." said lady to her friend. " You can easily make ii so,T ansvered she friend How in inquired the hryx Iady. By using Hop Bitters thu nakes D are, rich as you observe"
 GIVEN rP BY THE DOCTORS.
 fs t possible that Mir. Godfrey is up and at work. and cured by Q simple . remedy fs assure you it is true that ha ia en- tireay cured, and with nothing but Hop Bit- tera. end only ten days ago kb docsors euvs hln up Sd aid be mus die. from Kidney and Liver troubleT
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-10-25


 The shadows of the tall pines, stunsed cedars and rugged hemlocks are sharply defined upon the gliuering crust. The water-wheel is silent and motioniess. From its paddles long points of crys- taline ice, gleaming in the moonligh, like huge daggers, hang down to the frozen stream.
 The creak of his boot heels upon the frozen blanks sounds dismally on the chill air as he crosses the narrow bridge A shudder as of ominous fear passes over him as his eyes greet the dull, wintry landscape lying before him, with the snos-capped mountains, huge monks meath gigantic cowls stretching away far into the distance.
 "it's bitter cold night" he utters, drawing his coat-oollar more closely about his neck as he turns into a roadway leading toward the left. This is the road to the Arcott ceme- tery! What can be Winders Forney's mission in this direction, and at this strange hour7
 He reaches the rude, stone wall erected about the city of the dead. The moon- light shining down upon his face, dis closes features strangely drawn, tense, hard and cruel with lines of passion. "lt did reach you, James Boiine! One year ago to-night you stole her from ms. You were rich, poor. swore a tesrihla
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-11
lErrsR raoaa a.cpoyvrl..
What He Has to Say About His
Confession.

On Sunday last William r. Mellow
ell, the condemned murderer. now con-
fned in the Los Angeles jail, sent .
message to . HERALD reporter. that
he wished to see him. On the
arrival Of the latter at the jail. McDow-
ell handed him the following letter,
which explains itself:
EDITOR HzRALD-Tns presumed scon
fsssion" Of myself (McDowell) ss given
in the Evesing Republican Of yesterday.
contains among many other statements
therein published (which never made)
one calculated to cast reflections upon
the official honor Of George Gard,
the Dsputy Sheriff who arrested me
and who, l now declare, was mainly
instrumental in saving my life, however
much l may regret it. The Republican
says Sayer and myself were in the room
together when the Deputy Sheriff came.
I never could have made any such state
mont, because was alone some time be-
fore saw Mr.. Gard approach the house.
The reporter made q false statement in
regard to Mr.. Gard seeing saysr 20 out
Of the house, for It had been at least
three-quartors Of an hour after sayer
left the house before knew that Mr..
Gard was in the town. And - for my
saying Mr.. Gard saw the man Sayer
pass out of the house, ii il . mistake.
Although the reporter and the "duds''
that was with him tried Cry psrshtsnt.
ly to get me to implicate Mrs Gard in
the poisoning, as also did they try to
have me say that the officers at San
Bernardino helped me to escape, both Of
which propositions I could not admit
because OF their untruth, and am now
too close to the verge of eternity to
wantonly tell lie, even to be rsvsngsd
upon my captor or late custodians.
And now. Mr.. Editor, I hope you will
not refuse to publish this. though It
comes from condemned prisoner, for
assure you It Is only written with the
hope that the pablo may undsrsIAnd
that NO one but myself il to blame for
my escape and attempted suicide.
Respectfully.
WILLIAM R. MCDOWELL.
Written in jail March 9th. 1884.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-11
wsashsr Bound Passengers.

Mr.. Walter =. Maxwell returned last
night from trip to Arizona, New Mex.
loo and Mexico. taking in Tombstone ON
his holneward route. He was one Of the
storm bound passengers, and lay over at
Yuma two days. when the track was
msnded at Ogilvis and the train came on
to Mound City and lay over at the great
break In the Santa Ana river bridge,
over which they walked and were met
BY train which brought them to Col
ton. whore they waited two days more
for break to be- mendsd in the track
this side Of Cotton. Mr.. J. NJ. Griffith
and family, Mr.. Maxwell and . few
other passengers took the frat train for
Pomona. Here they found 1t Impossible
to proceed further By rail, and while Mr..
Grifhth and some othsrs wont hack to
Cotton. Mr.. Maxwell and few others
hired team and drove BY Mod Springs
and Asusa down to the broken railway
bridgsa at n Monte. Here they packed
their baggage aesoss the swollen river,
walking tbs ties which hung 10 The
swinging rsila with ne bridge bsssash.
and after getting ever The two rivsrs in
this way hired anothsr team and drove
to the dty. Maxwell says he had .
great dsal Of fan and . vast amount Of
experience. Ths Southern Pacific Rail-
rcad Company furnished them plmiy of
provisions. aaf cut q 1000 pssssnssrs
now q celtoa - ouly fssnd 60 grun-
hlsr ssd srrssesns.ts wsss uade % hsas
hin.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-11
More Burglsries and Robbery.

McMillan's merchant tailoring store
In Nadeau building was entered on Sat-
urday or Sunday night by some bar
glars who carefully took out pane of
glass in the rear window and laid il
aside without breaking. They then
went In and stole three pieces Of valua-
BILE cloth, and left for parts unknown to
the owner.
The Boston One Price Store was also
entered probably by tho same parties
and robbed Of several articles Of value.
ths precise number and value being st
the present unknown. Yesterday altar.
noon Officer ]. A. Berry arrested Henry
Carroll. an old offender. on charge Of
being the robbsr Of the lattsr store.
He had . few pairs Of stockings from
the robbery and 90 esnts in coin.
Charles Miller took broad daylight
for his robbery. and went into barber
shop on Commercial street yesterday
and robbed the money drawer Of ei.3o
He has gone to board with Carroll ss the
expense Of the city.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-11
A Pluoky Postmaster.

The postmaster Of San Bsinardino,
Mr.. William R. Porter, who u an old
Newspaper man, realizing the necessity
Of getting the news forward at all has
ards, put the Los Angeles sxprsss and
northern mail in wagon on Sunday If.
tsrnoon and started for Los Angeles.
In swimming the new channel Of the
San Gabriel'ons horse got down. and the
whole outfit came near drowning, but by
hard work got through with the letter
mall last night. That was bold risk to
take that can be appreciated BY those
who have been through similar strug-
elss. Mr.. Porter put in an appearance
ct the HEnALp ofios in fair condition,
and says hs will take . return mail this
morning, or perish in the attempt. The
agent Of wslls. Fargo 4 Co. At Yuma h
very siok, and special agent will 20 out
with Mr.. Porter to San Bsrnardine, and
thsncs toiYuma BY rail. Nh. p. viii
take two powerful four.horss teams with
him this morning. and sndsavor 10 get
through the delayed mail and express
matter n Tar y possible. saoh sutsr.
prise 4 deserving Of especial notice.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-11

Recommend that the City Attorney be
instructed to take the necessary steps to
collect the amounts remaining due on
the delinquent list Of city taxes for 1888.
"a. So ordered.
Report monthly bills approved and
recommend that warrants be drawn. So
ordered.
Mr.. Day presented plan for an en-
gins.house for tho 3S's Engine Company.
drawn by Ripley 4 Boring, to be locat.
ed on the Plaza.
Mr.. Hamilton moved that the Clerk
bs instructed to advertise for bids for
building an ongine.house according to
the plans submitted, the architects to
furnish Specifications. So ordered.
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS. ETC.
Petition Of WI. Nicely. asking an sx.
tension Of twenty days to complete Sec.
tion Of Hill and Seventh street sewer.
Granted, provided the sureties file their
consent.
Communication from Milton Lindley.
In relation to the change Of grade Of Hill
street. Referred to the City Attor-
ney.
Petition of Mrs. Nettie Stsinhilber, to
be paid for the lumber Of house car.
ried away by the food. Referred to tho
Police Committee.
Petition Of George NJ. Hunt, to do
grading in front of his property on Hill
street. Referred to the Board Of Public
Works.
Communication from Jos. Mcdonald,
offering to put down stone crossing on
Spring street, from Downey Block to
Temple Block. Accepted, the work to
be done under the superintendsnce Of
the City Surveyor.
Communication from George f. Hanly
calling attention 70 the condition of
San Fernando street. Referred to the
Board Of Public Works.
Communication from the Board Of
Trade. urging the necessity of immedi-
ate action to prevent the sncroaohments
Of the river. Same reference.
Petition Of M. Levy 4 Co. for permis.
sion to hang sign across Alameda
street. between the Keller property and
the opposite aide. Referred to the Po.
lico COMMITTEES.
Petition of s. G. Foy. asking for the
construction Of sewer on Seventh street,
west Of Pearl street. Referred to the
Sewer Committee.
Petition Of Hsllman. Haas & Co. and
other merchants, asking that Los An
geles street, from Arcadia to Fifth
street, be declared o public hay market.
Granted, and the CITY. Attorney in.
structed TO draft An ordinance.
Petition Of THIS. Copley, asking that
Mr.. Beaudry be requested to move his
fence on the cast side Of Buena Vista
street. Referred to the Board Of Public
Works.
Petition Of Juan Tasso to be allowed
to RELEASE certain lots. Same reference.
Report Of Citizens Meeting, in rela.
tion to work necessary to be done on the
river front. REPORT previously pub
lished in the HERALD Deferred to the
City Surveyor.
Mr.. Day moved that vote Of thanks
be rendered to the Messrs. Perry Broth
Grs for the benefit given ct Turn verein
hall Last Saturday for the food suffer.
ers. Adopted.
Adjourned.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-11
wellington GOAL.

The attention Of consumers Of coal II
called TO the superiority and economy Of
this coal as fuel as against any other
either coal or wood-for sale In this
market. 1t is specially recommended
for house uses, burning up to . clear,
white ash and leaving no refuse or SCOT.
For steam purposes il has no equal. The
undersigned Is prepared to sell this coal
in carload lots and upwards from his
coal bunkers ct Wilmington, or ships
when discharging, delivered ct any sta
tion on the line Of the Southern Pacific
Railroad. To bs had at I'll the retail
coal yards in this city.
WALTER s. MAXWELL,
Wholesale Dealer, No. 10 Court street.
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