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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
KIND LETTERS.

When man has received physical injury, it is consoling to think that he has the sympathy of friends and the pub lie at large. Some time ago, the editor of this paper broke his leg, not purpose ly, but as mere matter of accident. Letters of condolence and congratula. ton came from different parts sf the country, and he was pleased to know that people at distance took SO much interest in him. People at . distance have ever been his best friends. The following letter from Messrs. Cragle & Roan, of New York, breathes an air of solicitude:
 Dear Sir: We have heard Of ycur accident and let us assure you that you have our sympathy. We hope that ann putation will not be necessary, but should it become %, please bear in mind that we are selling the best cork leg in the market. Our white pine, extra knee cap and self-acting spring leg is model of convenience, warranted to it, and we are sure that you would be pleased with it. We are also manufacturing a sweet gum leg which has proved to be very desirable. Let us advise you not to buy white oak leg. Oak legs are too heavy, and though they are harder to break than a sweet gum leg, yet they do not enter into foot race with half the spirit. Please call on us before purchasing elsewhere. No trouble to show goods"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

towers of nsture, looking as the pale blue of the sly which seems to be swept by their tops, the soul of man sveIls in deep revereutial ave. The eye wandezs above. It canpot be brought down to see the railroad mortgage which covers the ground. The pine is a graceful tree, and is much admired hy. the English capi- talist. Years ago, the thoughtless inhab- itant of the mighty solitude, needed not the sentimental whispers of the aspiring tree. He knew not that the shrewd man from Wisconsin would come down, pur- chase i. for simple song, saw it up and sell it for grand opera.
 The pine grove is not where picnic parties love to assemble. The sand-hy and the malignant ant, the afectionase wood-tick and the close communion of the buffalo-gnat, all conspire in the introduc- ton of that familiarity which breeds restlessness and contempt. Neither is the fringe of the pine tree to be taken into close confidence. When green and hang ing on its native bough, it is beautiful to behold, but when it falls of and becomes dry and parched, like the lips of malar- ious thirst, it is to be avoided as an ex- pesienced citizen would avoid the locality where the yellow jacket is. tenant entail after the possibility of issue extinct" It falls on the outer territory surrounding inc thorax, and breaks into a thousand little spears and subjects the victim to much annoyance and the production of great profanity.
 Some time ago, . well known Arkan- saw divine conducted the burial services of prominent man who had requested that he might be laid to rest where the solemn pines ever buzz in melancholy cadence. Just as the minister had be- gun to eulogize the character of the de parted citizen and 10 dwell on his remark able accuracy with the hair triggered derringer, a handful of dried fringe fell on the orators collar and worked its way down to an inconvenient spot be- tween the shoulders. The anxious con- gregation did not hear the remainder of the flowery encomium. The old gentle man wandered alone in the forest and disappeared beyond the brow of the hill.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
AN ANAroMIsr.

At fashionable reception. Mrs. La Beal, wife of the lawyer, having been in- trodueed to Mrs. Fesridse, enters into metaphysical cohversation.
 In every phase of life," says Mrs. La Beal, ~there is that strong, yet mys- terious something which we cannot un- derstand. Not only a woman's mind, tastes and feelings draw coloring from her husband, but her face, though not obviously so to the vulgar and unobser- want, partake of her husbands individ- uality and, the hushand's features, voice and general manner, draw from his pro- Session until between him and his calling there is such m affinity that case of direct rssemhlance is imparsed. Nov, sArewd and refined meeaphyuicians, studying me, would know that my hus- band | lawyer, for, you see, that inde- haah'e soaething coming from his pro tessioa so him, and flen hin to me, can- not be miseAlen by tAose vhose minds sink below As surface and srudy the soul and is paasie nature ! sse by your face,. Mrs. Fstidgs, that yoar husband is man of tAougAt. Pray, tell me his pso- fession.s
 "He has no profession at present.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
HAD.HoPES.

Miss Billings, the troublesome con- tributor, calls on the editor of the Seats Gaaf.
 sAh, ," seasing hesself, have you looked over my contribution ?'
 "Yes" nevously flirting an exchange. :" b it n improvement on my last !" think O."
 Then you have hopes of me~
 "Ye2s
 "oh, i an Q much obliged" "Uh, huh. lhavs hopes of you-hopss that you vill stop vntng.'
 The editor of the Srsts Ceaf will never ill an honored grave.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

WILL H. HERMAN, formerly of the Okolona Stak<s, but now of the St. Louis Free Lanee, may streak his political writings with lines of reckless fire, but his poetry is pure and beautiful. Any man, regardless of cultivation, can call him . fool, but his literary ability stands above the understanding of those who delight to denounce him. We care nothing for his political writings, do not give them a thought, but his genius will command respect wherever true poetry finds appre- ciation.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

Mrs. Fearidee replies- He retired rum active life some time ago, having &C., quired quite handsome property"
 But what was his professional
 He was an anatomist.n
 "Ah, knew that he was a man of thought. You have pzrtaken largely os his mental self. An anatomist, you say?"
 "Yes, a sort of anatomist. He used to run bone mill, gathered up dead horses and COWS and pulverized their os- seous formation into fahlizer."
 Mrs. La Beal gaged,' but she man. aged to say, ah, how very interesting. !"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

The London papers," writes the
 queen of England, "are still slow in
 granting that am a literary woman.
 This is shame. Didn't write book,
 and didn't give my consent to Tenny-
 son's boost to the peerage? Had not
 been literary never would have given
 my consent, though l confess that it
 makes me tired to read Tennyson. If
 his writing is for him as hard as the read
 ing of it is for me, he must have built up a
 constitution of great shape or it wodld
 have been broken down ere this. Do you know that believe John Brown was the author of the Junius letters? Of course you did not know it until told
 you. We'll, he just was. Never saw any of his writing, did you? Talk about heavy writing. A backing brush is no- where. ! see by the papers that am growing old. Yes, alas, am. but have enjoyed myself pretty well, thank you. have never 6shed much on Sunday, and even then never caught anything to speak of. I had a highland friend who never boassed of his luck in fishing. He might catch five pound bass and yet he wou1d not go around the palace, blowing about it. He was deaf and dumb. have received letter from q member of the Arkansaw legislature, asking me if were in favor of repudi- ating the state debt. don't know what to say in regard to such question. Say, tell me, is Arkansaw in Canada or Ken tucky2 lsend you the following edi- toiial from the Tmes because know it will interest you: The war in America between the states of Cincinnati and Hot Springs has subsided. Hot Springs has lost large number of men, while Cin- einnati was badly crippled. President Butler and Under President Ferdinand Ward seem to be greatly troubled. It is not thought that the war will have any direct influence on the coming elections or the price of pork. A foolish runor Is believed by the ignorant, that Saint John has arisen and declared his intentions of becoming a candidate for president on the close commdnion ticket also send you," continues the queen, "the latest joke from PxseI. It came very near tickling me to death. Ha,' says grandma ts little James, don't pull the gentleman's vhiskers.' What is his namer asks the gentleman. Edward, sir Why exclaims the gentleman, II thought by the way he pulled that his name vas Harry. you know.' would send you more of Pssel's jokes, but you doubtless sec them all copied in the Chi cago 7yi1sss without credit"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09


 stock company with cash capital of one hundred thousand dollars. The Csyresi is great literary success.
 -" The literary LJf," whose place q publication is now Chicago instead O! Cleveland, appears in an enlarged and improved form. MT. Will F. Clemens, editor, is doing excellent work, and is making his magazine of interest to culti- ,vated people everywhere.
 M. R. White has revived the Aykas- sasgyer at Argenta, its place of former publication. Mir. White is a newspaper man of much experience, is humorous writer of reputation, and will, even if he should have but half a chance, make a success of the A,kassayyer.
 Frank Gilbert, editor of the Evansville AggEs, is visiting White Bear Lake, Minn. The other day the thought oc- cured to him that he had furnished enough poetry to assist in keeping his absence a secret, and immediately sent the following dispatch, which the sub editor of the AygHs took the libety to publish: "Have the managing editor write some poetry for the next issue. There must be some poetry in each issue. You ought to be here. I'Il fire that editor when I return if he don't write some poetry. Yours, fishing on the %ank ofthe lake, The sub-editor commented as follows: "Of course the above tele- gram surprised us, and the surprise was greater when it was found that the charges on it had not been paid. The editor was mad, but 'chipped in with the rest of the force and paid the charges"
 H. E. Rounds is now associate editor of Pteks Ssn, having held that position since the first of July. Mir. Rounds is an excellent writer, and every line of his work shows high journalistic accomplish ment. None but writer of pronounced and universally acknowledged ability could hold a situation on Perk.s Sxs- a paper that finds its way into many households to lighter many cares. Some time ago the writer, while passing through ! lonely part of Arkansaw, stopped at a cabin to get drink of water. The wife 'f the squatter, womans on whose face he lines of care and over work were 1eePly drawn, when asked if she did not cad lonely life, replied: "It is very ittle enjoyment that see, an if it wasn't or the fact that can read, don't know shat would become of me. Some times
 manage to get hold of this paper" aking up copy of Peek's Sss, and hen forget how hard l have to work .n
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

MEMPHIS is not likely to be again vis- ited by the yellow fever. Its splendid system oi drainage and rigid enforce ment of sanitary laws have made it one of the most healthful cities in the coun- try. Within the last two years property has largely increased in value, and the day is not far distant when the Bluff City will be one of the most important towns in the entire country.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
COMMANDS NO REVERENCE.

Mr. Mugle was suddenly seized by . pain ia his big toe. The gentleman vas en- gagged in overhauling a set of books, and paid no particular attention to the pain. It ltgradually increased until he was com pelled to take of his boot. By this time the engagement had become interesting but with the exercise of that unyieldins determination which has ever ybeen a characteristic of the Mugle family, he continued to work until dinner time. When he tried to draw his boo, on, he experienced sensations of an unfriendly nature, but he finally succeeded. When he reached home, he remarked z Believe Ill take of my boot" After dinner the pain slipped into the joint of the tee and began to d wet down a few extra quires of torment. Mir. Musie lay down, screwed his face into a hard knot of agony and groaned Never had anything to hurt so in my life," he swore. @ Bet I'll have the lock-jaw. Send for a doctor"
 When the doctor came, he looked at Mugle's toe and began to laugh.
 "What are you laughing ata"
 "Why, you've got the gout, hav, haw ["
 Well but it's no laughing matter. It's killing me-
 @Haw, haw!"
 Coniound it, chop the thing of. I can't stand it.n
 "Well, you'll have to worry along with it the best way you can. Good day."
 No sympathy. The uncharitably dis posed world stares the victim in the face and grins at him. @Any man that would laagh at such an afiiicsion ought to have his head broker" 1" groaned Musle. Shortly after recovering. he was walking along the street when he met his friend Halsen.
 Hello, Halsen, what are yos limping about? ?"
 sCout."
 What ~ exclaimed Muele. sCos the gous- Haw, hav, ter he, he-ur hah, hah, ter haw."
 Unless general reform should be en- acted, no reverence will ever be shown to the gsut.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
KuKLux LIGHTS.

An old negro, who lives near Bowling Green, Ky, decided to hold what he termed celebration. He went to town on an errand of preparation, and going to Captain Henry Hines, a large grocery dealer, said:
 "Cap'n, we'se gwine ter hab CT sort O celebration and incarceration down ter my house, an my wife what am CT mighty 'oman airter fashun, sah, wanted ter gi. some O desc heah blue an green can- dles."
 The captain did not happen to think that the old Seilew meant wax capdles. but, pulling out drawer of Roman can dles, said:
 Are these the kind, uncle eT
 "Yas, sah yas. da's de kine, thinks. Gin me all de colors whut yer's got.> Dis is f'ne. Gwine ter hab CT mighty 'splay out dar, boss. Cullud ladies an eenner-> men comin' rum ebery whar. Gwine ter make dat house look like one O desc heah Christmus trees. How does yer light lem p
 This way, on the end"
 Bleeged tcr yer, sah. Make dem folks think dat Pse up in de worl, sho. Nuthin' like makin' folks 'spect yer. Good day, sah."
 The old fellows dining-room presented gorgeous display. The Roman candles were placed on the table in polished sticks stolen from many an old fashioned household. It was decided not to light them until all the guests should arrive. The old woman was an engraving of hap Piness the old man crayon of pride. . The guests had all taken their seats, when the old man and his wife, proceed cd to light the candles.
 Desc heah wax lights" said the host, ~ wuz thought ter be too fine fur CT mig ger, but-good Lawdl"
 The room was filled with balls of fire. and, some of the candles oversurninR, shot directly at the guests. Within three minutes afer the pyrotechnic display began, there was not negro within sight of the house. The old man and his wife stopped in a neighboring corn field.
 "See whut yer's done" said the old fellow, breathing with difficulty. "Tole yer not ter put on so much style tole 1 yer dat de debil had his eye on yer"
 Captain Hines heard of the affair, and, in his hearty way, laughed until the entire | town WIS aroused. Several days after wards the old negro went into the store and said:
 Boss, l doan want no mo- O dem can- dies. Da's kuklux lights. Da burns all | right fur de white folks. but when de nig- gers tries ter put on style wid 'em, wy da | shoots de eye-balls O torment all ober de 1 premises"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

AGAIN war between France and China has become inevitable. The Chinamen in this country arc much concerned, and arc now casting about to see which of the two presidential candidates is the better disposed toward China. The example set by the Irish seems to be worthy of emulation, but then, the Chinese have ever been an initiative people.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

THE state of Arkansaw has decided not to exhibit collection of cypress knees 1" at the New Orleans exposition. A final decision concerning this matter consumed much time, and able speeches were made for and against the proposition. We are inclined to believe that the committee has acted wisely. Regardless of the re- sult. ve would regard the committees ac6onsa wise measure. It is well to wait a4A e&10ead the result The cypress AkAAf sSiss own responsibility has never attracted immigration to this state, and its prominence at the exposition would not be feature in which we could all feel . swell of pride. The cypress "knee " only thrives in well watered districts. In this respect it differs from the Arkansav man, and cannot be regarded a repre- sentative vegetable of the state. The governor has offered . reward for the man who can point out the utility of the cypress @knee." Hidden below the sur face of lake, and surrounded by moss, it is an excellent thing to throw . duck hunter down, dischazge Ais gun and kill his dog; and t is ussfal h tearing . hole ia the bottom of boat but here its use, Q E e nan is csacsrnsd, b brought to 2 saddn termination. The eypress
 ees ia kisnd b tAs srinnel. A 9Es1a is . fsA of bad sspuas. Aman ef erdinazy inaslligence voulA rashes nks his nsaas q lAe hhae q charisy hir than b eak co. Cook . srinnel and vad of cotton in the same vessel and ii voald puzls yoa te idsntify the grinnsl. Thb b tAe kind of iish that loves tho
 ypssn ahse." We congratulaae the ennnitaee upon is rejection of the cy- psss sknss" proposition.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

PRESIDENT ARTHUR" says corres- pendent, "has never complained of his defeat" Well, it would speak but little for the presidents manhood should he go around blubbering" like an over- grown school boy. Even fortunate acci- dents are not repeated.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
THE GRACEFUL PINE.

The mighty pise faseses q Arkaa,av, gathzing tAs dssp AusA from bslow, I1dng II up among tAs 6ingy tzee sops and weaving 1t into . ceasslsss murmur, is majeseic kke . restlsss ocean-inspir- inc. hke the sAazp, quick throb of . ssoae bruise. Standing bsnsath those grand
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

DR. HAM GRIFFIN, Mary Anderson's manager, is rather an interruptions ad- vertiser. All of the old "dodges have been worked by him. Miss Anderson needs not such trickery to attract large audiences
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

THE meeting between Lieutenant Greeley and his wife-a meeting after hope had died, been buried and resur- Tected-was intensely dramatic.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

LAWRENCE BARRETT has returned from London. He was much pleased with the English people, several of whom he managed to see.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

BRET HARTE has taken off his English wes-cut and is shaking his tragic pen at the literary world.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

THE Irish dynamiters are gaining favor in the eyes of the republican party. Pol tics cover a multitude of sins.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

JOHN ST. JOHN, the enemy of John Barleycorn," is the title of the prohibition ticket
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
TO CoNTRIRuToRs.

Manuscripts unaccompanied by stamps, VII not be returned. We do not pay for natter unless it be specially ordered.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

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 Send money by P. O. order, or registered ieaer. Address,
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09
JoURNALIsMs.

The Chicago Cs~yesf has organized a stock company with cash capital of one hundred thousand dollars. The Current is a great literary success.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-09

another family every member of which
 can be similarly associated with Saturn
 others depending in the same way on
 Uranus; others on Neptune and, in fact,
 90 fully has this sort of relation been
 recognized that the idea has ever been thrown out that a planet travelling outside the orbit of Neptune but as yes unknown
 might be detected by the movements of a comet interesting the great plane of planetary movement far beyond Nep- tune's orbit" This remarkable relation
 among the orbits of the comets which travel periodically around the sun has been interpreted by supposisg tha, all sach comets were drawn from outer space by the sun's attraction, and pre- vented from returning to outer space by the disturbing influence of one or osher of the giant planets. Mir. Proctor re- gards this view as utterly unsaaisfactorv and inconsistent with observed facss, and explains the existence of the comet fam- ilies of the giant plansas by asssni.e that masses q nsstsr Aavs beea eiecsed hom those paaness h eTuptioas akin to those which take place h the susr. Beth Jupiter and Sasnm nay svea nov ejeo matter irom time b tine wi3h such veiOdties that it never reeurns as them. and, in her planetary youth, our earsh may have thrown out many comes.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-30
RARKS.

Objection Is made in New York to drown ing stray dogs for fear so many sunken barks may obstruct navigation.-Boston Conner ciaI Bulletin.
 s'Just go over that scheme again, 7" said the bank cashier to speculator, adding: 'Never mind that old codger who has just come in. He's only director. "-Boston Globe.
 It is said the militia authorities have 8 map of all the alleys in Boston so that in case of a riot the officers will have no difficulty in get ting ont of the way.-Commercial Bulletin.
 A colored man came into Galveston news paper office and wanted to subscribe to the paper. ''How long do you want it?" asked ths clerk. ''Jess as long as it is, boss; if it don't fit de shelves I kin tar piece off n.y. self.''
 Miss Rosebud, who took part in amateur theatricals-''Oh. I'm so tired; I had to stand all the evening"" Miss Sharp, who was in the sudience-"My dear, you have not had to stand nearly as much as we have. ."-Wash- ington Hatchet.
 "Whst kind of sauce will you have with your steak?" asked a waiter of 8 diner in & restaurant where the condiments were served with the order. If the steak is as tough as yesterdays send me in a couple of circular saws. ."-Indianapolis Scissors.
 sfSo you went to the circus, Mary?" ''Oh, yes, and enjoyed myself very much" ''Did you see the kangaroo in the menagerle!" s1 did, and felt sorrs for it. Poor thing, it is dying, isn't it?'' s'Why, no; what put that into your head?" s'The way it acted. When I saw it 1t seemed to be on it's last legs. D. Somerville Journal
 Gloomy and taciturn barber, sadly regard ing the skull of loquacious subject Hairs coming out, sir; fslling out very badly, sir. :" Light minded and loquacious subject. very frivolousy-"Yes, was afraid it would; you put something on my head last week for dollar; you said you would bring it out" "-N. Y. News.
 The Christmas examinations, says the Lon don Schoolmaster, have brought us only g few jokes, but the quality seems to be good. 1 Explain jot'' and ''tittle.'' "A jot is half tittls; a little is what they give distin- guished men like Mir. Tennyson." 2. ''Veni, vidi, vici'' ''The comic letter that C@sar sent his friend after the battle of Zsls D Master Cooking over paper)-''What do you mean by 'comic?" Boy-'Please sir, it isn't comic it s 'conic.'"
 Made her feel badly-''You look sad, Birdie; what is the matter?" were the words addressed to Birdie McHenipin by her friend, MoIlie Squeers, ss they met on Austin ave- nue. 1T am not feeling well'' Are you sick2" s.Ne, am not precisely sick, but I feel tired-overworked." Do tell me about it'' ''Well, you see, our colored cook is sick, and now poor mother has to do all the cooking and scrubbing and washing and iron isg, and it makes me feel so tired to see the old creature work. She is so slow. "-Texas Siftings.