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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
JENNINGS.

Many literary men, instead of inclining to overwork, are inclined to "work over 7
 "Yes, my son." said an old man of ex- perience, "always be honest. IL is so much safer"
 Ex-Prssident Hayes, it is said. will not take the stump. The public is of the opinion that Mir. Hayes will take any thing he can get.
 "It is not food but water that makes us fat" says scientist. "Abstinance from water reduces flesh" The Arkansaw man is lean citizen.
 Trouble may cloud the face but it sometimes bnghtens the mind. No mental activity exceeds that which takes cognizanoe of note falling due.
 Butler, the grammarian, says that there is no personal pronoun. This assertion leads us to believe that Mir. Butler is . personal pronoun-thas he is an it."
 A Chicago gentleman, in imitation of Hawthorne, has issued a volume which he terms Twice Read Tales" Yes, by compositos and then by the proof reader
 Maud s. is in mourning. Jay Eye See has beaten her time. The habit of chang ing the schedule of trotfing horses is likely to result in " instantaneous races.n Two ten is nov the fastest time, but after awhile it will be looked back upon as slow naveling. Jay Eye See is a very sudden animal
 Why do you look % nervous ?" was asked of man. "Debts," he replied with sigh. "Ah, vel, I would not let my heart be troabled. Afies awhile, per- haps, you may have money enough to pay your debs." I've just paid 'em, podner, and thats what's bothering me. If only had my money back I'd be sat- is6ed."
 Regardless Of the unsettled condition of the country, incident upon the coming presidential election, another hoop snale has ben discovered,in Arkansav. This time, ignodng estahlished rules and reg uiasisas, hs did soe saike as maa and sick his thsrp inso . tes, snd CO., sequsutly, tAs use, h vioaahea of pre- oedat, did noe vhiahez Ike . hsaa pouaGics, under the rays ofsa Angsse saa. The ssptls vas lyisg saa isnce, easing hlachhsniss vhea . fasnG boy cane aloag, vhialing alosd his tn.e sf joy. TAe saaID aade aa e6ogt so bs o. ve.aisaa1 ed sAsoving iasalf inao hoop lSosm, t lsgsr so roll sAr ths boy. The Id nsp(e1 upidly sslrd tAs riSw vAas esvsEnznene engiseezs vess making . hvss. The boy dsdesd, and the sna1e azuck vifA his thorn, but missing sAe boy, bsrisd his impisneat into the lsvse csanac4 EIliag t isasaiy.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

Ex-Prssident Hayes, it is said. will not take the stump. The public is of the opinion that Mir. Hayes will take any thing he can get.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

Many literary men, instead of inclining to overwork, are inclined to "work over 7 "Yes, my son." said an old man of ex- perience, "always be honest IL is so much safer"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

Butler, the grammarian, says that there is no personal pronoun. This assertion leads us to believe that Mir. Butler is . personal pronoun-that he is an ''
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

Trouble may cloud the face but it sometimes bightens the mind. No mental activity exceeds that which takes cognizance of note falling due.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

"lt is not food but water that makes us fat" says scientist. "Abstinance from water reduces flesh" The Arkansaw man is lean citizen.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

A Chicago gentleman, in imitation oi Hawthorne, has issued a volume which he terms Twice Read Tales" Yes, by compositor and then by the proof reader
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
Longs Mill.

The snow has left US and the
mud has taken its place.
Mr.. Fawks has bought the store
house belonging to Long Bros.
Geo. Long has rented Mr.. Fawks'
farm in Clark township and will
move in the spring.
John Freeman, our blacksmith,
is building a new shop and expects
TO work in both wood and iron.
There was q wedding at Parson
Ruberson'sn on Wednesday evening
of last week. Mr.. James Washam
and Miss Coria Bailey were the hap
py couple. Jim is clever boy and
was lucky when he took Miss Coria
for wife. Why not more of the
girls get married this year? The
boys are always ready and willing.
We have few old bachelors to spare
and We believe they are willing to
turn from the error of their way.
Mr.. Veal has lost anotheer mare
from hydrophobia, making two mares
and one cow that he has lost by this
fearful disease.
Rev. Waller failed to fill his ap-
pointment at "Hard Up" last Sum-
day week.
Miss Whites school closed last
Friday. Miss Mable IS nice lady
and a good teacher.
PEACE BE STILL.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
Beating Ben Butler.

The late Henry F. Durant was al
one time a student in Buffers office,
and SO became well acquainted with
him. Afterward he set up in law fol
himself, and while still young, was
opposed to his former employer IN 6
rather ticklish case.
Mr.. Butler had very little Law
on his side and depended greatly or
the inexperience and supposed awe
of his opponent for his own success.
His first question was:
"This is Mr.. Durant, belleve?
eyes sir"
''Mr. Henry F. Durant?"
eyes sir"
"Mr. Smith, also, I believer" MI
Smith had his name changed by law
to Durant).
"Yes sir"
81 thought so. think you are
the two men j once knew"
Having by such means workad up
Mr.. Durant to point asphyxia, his
opponent said in rather confidential
patronizing way:
s'I think / have heard it stated,
Mr.. = Durant, that you always pre-
pare your speeches before the glass
Like flash the answer came:
ssBetter that than after one, like
yourself, Mr.. Butler. New Torl
Graphic.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
innings worth knowing.

A pair of bedroom curtains seen
recently were very tasteful and cost
but one dollar. The material was
soft, thin, unbleached muslin over a
yard wide, costing but SIX CENTS per
yard. Six yards were used for each
window, making full loopings. A
band of wheel embroidery, done in
coarse crimson and blue cotton,
bordered the inner edge of each side
while piece of deep blue velveteen
passed across the top and looped
back the curtains. Another pair OF
very warm and pretty curtains used
in dining room were made of old
gold Canton flannel, lined with Tur-
key red cotton. A band of the Grim
son bordered the old gold side,
while a double row of the old gold
was stitched on the crimson, thus
making two pairs of curtains. When
one side became tiresome the cur
tains were merely turned. The
bands were stitched on before sew
ing the two parts together.
Flowers kept in warm rooms
should be watered with lukewarm
water. Ice cold water is apt to
freeze the roots. If geraniums the
leaves should be sponged once every
two weeks to kill any insects that
may be upon them.
Salt sprinkled over a carpet before
sweeping will remove all dust and
brighten the colors. Salt is also one
of the best dentifrlces known. Il
cleanses the teeth and tends to har'
den the gums.
Mahogony furniture may be highly
polished by rubbing with mixture
of beeswax and sweet oil, applied
with soft rag and then polished
with chamois by vigorous rubbing
If the furniture is soiled, before ap'
plying the polish wash with waru
water and soap.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

success has crowned his efforts. He
has secured clerkship in the Capt.
tol for his. son.
Mr.. Belmont, of New York, is op-
posed to the inspection plan of pork,
partly on account of its doubtful
legality, and will introduce resolu-
tion of inquiry as to the constitu-
tlonality of such procedure. He says
that the adoption of the system
would create another army of Re-
publican office-holders, with little to
do, and consequently plenty of time
to run the politics of their respective
districts. He strongly favors the
retaliatory policy.
An old bill reintroduced in the
Senate provides for the election by
the people of postmasters, marshals,
district attorneys and other q. S.
officers, and new bill prevents any
State from imposing license taxes on
commercial travellers.
The prohibitionists are trying to
carry the Capitol by storm. The
Senate was literally overwhelmed
Thursday with. petitions, signed by
thousands of people in the States
and Territories, praying the enact
ment of prohibitory laws for the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

One reason why Detroit wife de-
sires a divorce is because her hus-
band lied to her. Before marriage
he said he owned one horse
wagon and had $500. After mar
riage he could only claim the wagon,
and one wheel was gone at that.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

As an article for the toilet, Ayers
Hair Vigor stands unrivaled. II
eleanses the scalp and preserves it
from scurf and dandruff, cures itch
ing and humors, restores faded or
gray hair to its original dark color,
and promotes its growth.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

The disfguring eruptions on the
face, the sunken eye, the pailid com-
plexion, indicate that there is some
thing wrong going on within. Expel
the lurking foe to health, Byer's Sar-
saparllla was devised for that pur-
pose and does it.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

"YEs,'' said the Nebraska farmer,
ssbarbed wire fence is expensive ;
but the hired man doesn't stop to
rest every time he has to climb it. -
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
CHARLTON COURIER
LEGAL RIANvo

LEOAL BLANKS,
\ large stock of legal Blanks for Justiees Of IN
Peace, constables, Township ofie.rs, conyeyancer.
and also miscellaneous Blanks, kept constantly IN
nand and for sale at Hannibal Prices We use II, ,
very nest paper and our blanks are all Of
In general use.
JOB PRINTING.
All Kinds OF Job Printing from ,hs ssr.,la.. f..a
20 a Bound Book, neatly executed on Short Notice
A'tnevery Lowest Living Prices, In tbs Latest
Syies - and ofthe Best Quality. We keen nm WITH
'ne .imas In all the designs of display syp. ana
prestes, and defy the country or city
In comparison Of work.
We Solicit Your Patronage.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

Ar an autograph sale in Boston,
Henry Wilson's letter accepting the
nomination for vice preslnent sold
| for SITE.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

The girl who doesn't keep the
holes in her stockings neatly darned
is really mean to take advantage of
the privileges of lean year.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

IT cost a man inTerre Haute, Ind.
$40 for giving loaded cigar to an
] .couaintance.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
Ranavoient and Literary.

LgYTEsFILLE IIBRARY-O. +. Smith, Librarian
Open from to II q. m. 3ud from 2. TO p. m.
WARREN Lopez, No. "a, A. +. and A. M.-John
Chiveru, Master; L. NJ Applegate, Secretary Regu-
hr meetings Saturday evening preceding full moon.
CHARIToN LoDoB No. III, A. o. U. WI. c..
wallace, n. W.; n. II. Tisdnle, Recorder. Regular
asetinss al and 4th Tuesday evening at o'clock.
OnARITox Co. MEDICAL SocIEy6--Meets the Fourth
Tharsday IN eacli month a. Salisbury.
gEERcfs KsIoHrs, A. o. u. W.-Meets I'd and 4th
friday eecnings In each month. ,. Whiteman, q. G.,
R.H. fisialgs r.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
: ABCIDEF "A FGHI

In room marked A, two men were placed
The third he lodged in B;
The fourth TO C was then assigned
The fifth retired to d.
In E The sixth he tucked AWAY,
In F the seventh man;
The eighth and ninth in G and II,
And then to A he ran,
Wherein the host, as have said,
Had laid two travellers by;
Then taking one, the tenth and last,
He lodged him safe in ].
Nine single rooms-a room for each
Were made to serve for ten,
And this it is that puzzles me
And many wiser men.
Boston Tablet.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
A TALE OF TEN TRAVELLERS.

Ten weary, footsere travellers
All in woeful plight,
Sought shelter a. wayside in
Que dark and stormy night.
"Nine beds-no MORE" the landlord said
"Have to offer you;
To each of eight a single room,
Bnt the ninth mnst serve for two"
A din arose. The troubled host
Could only scratch his heap;
For of those tired men, no two
Could occupy one bed.
The puzzled host was soon at ease
He was clever man
And so to please his guests devise
This most ingenious plan:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15
GENERAL DIRECTORY.

Courts.
{ ClRcutT CoURf-Regular hold the first
Monday In April and third Monday in October.
PRoRATE CotRr-ReguAr terms are held the Second
Mondays Of February, May, August and November.
CsrNfY CoURT-Regular terms Rro held the first
aondays In February, May, August aad November.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-02-15

from our regular correspondent.
FEBRUARY ~, 1884.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
4 GENERAL PURIFICATION.

The Tribune continues to urge tho nu-
thorities Of Salt Lake to commence n
thorough system of cleansing and drain
lug the streets and alleys OF that city.
II Is very proper thing to do, not only
there but In every other town. The inn
preston that cholera does not prevail at
any great elevation above the sen level
Is eontrndicted by stubborn facts, we'll
known to the enrly immigrants across
the plains. Willie the danger may not
be as great, it still exists; and every pre-
caution should be taken to prevent its
obtaining any foothold in any part of
the country. 1t is true that no well de-
fined case has yet appeared in the
United States, but In this age of rapid
aud continuous travel and communica-
sion niere 50 constant perm. At all
events the publication of all places,
however large on however insignificant,
can do no harm. There arc other dis
enses thnn cholera that require proven
tion. A Wholesale whitewashing of the
whole country is in rder-including the
Wood River country.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
Aliens Rights 10 Locnte.

Can an allen legally locate mining
claim?
Not unless, prior to such location, he
has declared his intention to become n
citizen. The United States statute.
$ 2,3l9, expressly restricts the rights to
citizens of the United States and those
who have declared their intention to be-
come such" Writers ON mining law
agree that location by an alien, be-
fore such declaration, Is invalid and in
operative to prevent subsequent legal
location on the Same clpim. The courts
have also decided the question. In the
case reported in 4 Sawyer, p. 20, it was
held that "the defendants, being aliens,
are not within the purview of the law,
and, by an almost necessary i'm.
plication, are prohibited from the cxer-
else OF the rights conferred by 1t. The
defendants, although in the peaceable
possession of the claims when located by
the compliments. arc now in law tres
passers upon the Legal rights of the Int
tet." An Injunction issued commanding
the alincs to desist from working the
mine, although their working Ind long
antedated that OF the citizen iocatprs.
Other decisions are to the same effect.
But II an alien so locating should sub
sequently naturalize or declare his in.
tention to do SO, before any other loca.
ton is made OF the same claim, tho ir-
regularity OF the location is cured.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
A New Barometer.

Science in these days is not too proud
to investigate the simplest phenomena
of the most familiar and trivial things.
One of its latest discoveries is TINT cup
of coffee is useful barometer. A French
savan, who has given the matter much
attention, says: If in sweetening your
coffee you allow the sugar to dissolve
without stirring the liquid, the globules
of air contained in the sugar will rise to
the surface of the liquid. If these glob-
ules form n frothy mass remaining in
the center of the EMP it is an indication
of duration of fine weather; il, on the
contrary, the froth forms ring round
the sides of the cup, it is Il sign of heavy
rain. Variable weather is implied by
the froth remaining stationary but not
exactly in the center" These remarks,
says the Sacramento Bee, are no doubt
applied only to coffee without milk, The
addition of that substance, as it is com.
monty supplied by the milkmen, would
probably disturb the barometer by
supplying indications of rain.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
A True Story.

A Colorado farmer, having been to a
revival meeting, felt very religious, and
as they were entertaining some city
friends he thought the proper thing to
do would be to have morning prayers.
So the household were assembled, aud
he began by reading chaper in the BIZ
BILE; then he requested them to kneel
while he made n prayer
He commenced. Ten minutes passed,
twenty, half an hour; then an hnur wore
its weary length along: the listeners be-
gan To grow restless, but still he prayed
with undated vigor, with no signs of a
termination, until it was high noon
His vie was in despair, all the farm
work was yet to be done, beside the
housework; and felt sure the kitchen
would be out, and their chance fora dim
ner slim, indeed. She was perfectly in
accordance with his wish for morning
prayers, but to have them continued all
day and far into the night seemed liter
ally too much Of u good thing At last
unable to endure il longer, she leaned
over and whispered to him:
''john, don't you think you have
prayed long enough2"
"Yes but don't know how to wind
the darn thing upl" Carl Pretzel
Weekly.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
IDAHO MORALS.


'After little residence with Idahonns
the Governor will be surprised to find
how few ignorant, barbarons, despair
does we have in our population OF 49,.
0OO."--Bellevue Chronicle,
It Is true that the Wood river country
has plenty OF those characters, but the
criminal dockets here do not show an
undue proportion Of cases; and the exc
cutivc officers are as ebert as in the gen
crafty Of sections elsewhere. The fash,
Sensational newspapers Of the East are
given 10 NIL sorts OF exaggerations and
fictitious scenes in the Western Terrific
rics These raw head and bloody bone
yarns are accepted by the lovers OF the
marvellous MS true exhibitions Of border
life; but they nre fur from it. Social life
is freer aud Invested of some ceremoney;
but the laws are MS rigidiy enforced
through the mining States and Terrific
ries as they arc among the Eastern
cities. claiming TO be the opponents Of
modern civilization. Occasionally
there are temporary exceptions, mainly
In the transitory towns along rnilroad
Eastern States arc temporarily collect.
ed; but their populations rarely last
long. They soon scatter, and mnjori-
~ OF them find their way back to their
old haunts beyond the Rocky noun
tnins. They ire not representatives at
all OF Western character or society.
The mass Of any mining population are
invariably law-respecting men. There
are noisy exceptions but usually fewer
proportionally than among the farm
ing valleys Of more Eastern
communities. We do not apprebend
that Gov. Bnnns action on the Pierson
petitions was preindiced by any idea of
over lnwlcssncss in this Territory,
When he comes to understand 1t he will
find that Idaho will compare favora-
big with his own city OF Philadelphia, us
far ms respect for the laws is concerned.
He will discover evils, and evil-doers
enough, however. 10 call for all his vigil
lance and sagacity. Like many OF his
predecessors, he is likely to find more
trouble from thepoliticians, political and
financial rings, that railways cunter around
the Territorial Capital aud in aud around
tho Legislature, than he will from any
exercise Of his amnesty authority, or ex-
ecntive powers Of any description.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
THE CONVENTION TO BE HELD AT
KETCHUM.

The industrious efforts of the Ketch
UNI delegation ut the Democratic Gen.
trail Committee resulted in some good &c
the business interests Of the town OF
Ketchum. The Democratic County Con-
vention will be held here on the 9Th Of
September next. The primaries are to
be held on the 23d Of August. The JUS
tice OF the claims Of Ketchum MS the
proper place for holding the Conven-
| ton, which claims have been heretofore
presented in the KEYSTONE, were frank
ly recognized by the members of the
committee, and the generous spirit man.
Tested will be properly reciprocated by
the people Of this town without regard
to politics. The people here will well
come this, or the Republican Conven-
tion, If 1t should be held here, with lib
ernl hospitality. The Metropolitan Hall
is one Of tho finest md most commo-
dious rooms In the Territory; and It's
proprietor throws 1t open free Of charge
for the use OF the Convention. The
Convention will be a large one, com
prised Of 0s members, and these with the
numerous candidates md their friends,
and the spectators. viii make matters
lively for Ketchum for II day or two
The representatives OF precincts gener-
nly throughout the county have evinced
n kind feeling toward this place, ms
shown by the final vote locating the
Convention Mt this place 20 to 10. Our
people will certainly do their best to re-
ciprocate this sentiment on some other
occasion, md will entertain the men,
bcrs 80 that there will be no occasion
for regret.
In due time we trust the Republican
Central Committee will find 1t to their
interest and pleasure to call its Conyen-
ton here.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-08-09
Miuing Law.

Among tho important questions aeju-
dictated in the recent and already noted
Nest Egg and Eureka case, Colorado,
the following merits special mention:
IF all the necessary acts are not done
within the time provided by law, then
the mining claim is subject to re-loca-
ton by any person authorized to locate
mining claims; but if such re- location is
not made, then the acts necessary to
constitute valid location can be per-
formed after the time limited by the
statute of the State, and the same will
relate back to the original location with
like effect as if the same had been per-
formed within the time limited by the
statute, providing there has been no in
terrening claim OF location"