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Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

The New York Times draws an attractive
picture of an interior furnished according
to the new fashion now prevailing in
Europe, and beginning to be adopted in
this country. Heavy rugs will partly cover
the polished floors. Paper ofsome neutral
tint, free from glaring figures, will stretch
from the hly-colored dado at the bottom
to the gay border at the top. The picture
rod will not be of the eternal gilt that
wearies us now. It will be painted some
decided color that will harmonic with the
prevailing shade Of the whole room. Be-
fore the windows and before the doors,
which open outward, curtains, heavy in
texture and subdued in tone, edged with
strong lace, will hang from wooden rings
which move freel y on slender wooden
rod fastened to the sheathing. Rings and
rod will be of the hue Of the picture-rod
above. The single curtain before each
opening will be looped to one side; low
bookcases, not over three feet high, Of
dark wood, relieved by few chiseled de-
signs picked out in color, will line the
wall; no glass doors will disfgure them.
One general patteen, varied in each piece,
will stamp the furniture. Last and great
est, an open wood fire, either in Fireplace
or in one of the Franklin stoves which
still Turk in the garrets of the old country
houses, will cast its CHEEKY light over
everything.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

MademoiSelle Marie cambridge has sent
home from school sofa cushion, which is
very pretty affair. 1t is silk, pieced in
the japanese fashion, each piece, however,
is handsomely embroidered with pictures
or flowers, while joined with raised and
peculiar stitches, which very beautifully
enhance the embroidery.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25
Incidents and Anecdotes.

In givingsgeography lessons down East
a teacher asked a boy what State he lived
in, and was amused at the reply, drawled
through the boys nose, A state of sin
and misery" m
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

Virginia papers represent that Gen.
Roger A Pryor was so much pleased by
the scenery about Luray on his visit there
that he has decided to erect in the near
future handsome summer residence on
one of the building sites overlooking the
town. ....
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

Paper Watches-The Germans have
long been famous for their proficiency in
the use of paper; but ii will probably sur
prise many of our readers to learn that now
even the finest and most delicate wheels of
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

LEANING A L1TrLH.-A negro once
said in prayer meeting: " Bredren, when
I was boy took Ratchet and went in
to the woods. When I found tree dat
was straight, and big and solid, I didn't
touch dat tree; but when I found one
leaning little and boiler inside, I soon
had him down. So when the debil goes
after Christians he don't touch dem that
stand straight and true, but dem dat lean
a little and are boiler inside. .na
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

For the Emperor William is being built
carriage the whole upper portion of
which is to be of glass, the object being
thus to enable the Emperor to attend pub
lie outdoor ceremonies in unfavorable
weather.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

A rich but parsimonious old gentleman,
on being taken to task for his uncharitable-
ness, said: "True, don't give much, but
if you only knew how it hurts when I give
anything, you wouldn't wonder"
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

Lord Tenny8on has been taking hoIi-
day in North Wales, For a time he was
the guest of Penryhn LIangunner of Mr..
Lewis Morris, the author of the Eric of
HadeS." He promised to attend the Ma
tionaI Eistoddfod, but exused himself from
presiding at one Of the gatherings.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25
Hon5e find Home.

We will be grateful to any of our friends
who will contribute matter to this column
of good short extracts for home life, indus
try and amusement.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

The latest addition to the Cunard ocean
steamship fleet made twenty-four miles an
hour on her trial trip. Mr.. John Roachs
fourteen-knot cruisers will have to catch
such vessels by going around the world and
coming up at them from the other side
PHILADELPHIA Record, Ind.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

A Christian man was dying in Scotland
His daughter Nellie sat by his bedside IL
was Sunday evening, and the bell OF tns
Scotch kirk was ringing, calling the people
to church. The old man in his dying
dream thought that he was on his way 70
church in his sleigh across the river anu
as the evening bell struck up, in his dylpS
dream he thought it was the call to church c.
He said: Hank, the bells are ringing; We
shall be late; we must make the mare S%p
out quick!"-He shivered and then Sa'G !,
"Pull the robe up closer, my lass II
cold crossing the river, but we Will sG ~,
be there!" And he smiled and Sa'g'
"Just there now l"-No wonder he Sn'''S
The good old man had gone to cnu'S
Not to the old Scotch kirk, but to the 49,
~ he T,,ot oorocs the river
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

One night recently, a Detroit. policeman,
passing certain house about 10 O'Clock,
saw man drop from the window, and
heard smothered cries inside. lie seized
the man for burglar, but soon found that
he had the owner of the house in his
clutches. "Well," said the officer, lit
looked suspicious to. see you drop out of a
window that way" "Well," replied the
man, heaving a sigh, "when the old vo-
man gets her dander up I amt particular
about what road l take to get out of the
house." .u
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-25

An enterprising superintendent Of one
of our city Sunday-schools was engaged
last Sunday in oatechising the scholars,
varying the usual method by beginning at
the end of the catechism. After asking
what we're the requisites for the Holy
Communion and Confirmation, and receiV"
ing very satisfactory replies, he asked
And now, boys, tell me what must pre-
cede baptism ?" Whereupon lively ur-
chin shouted out, "A baby, sir" Fact;
followed by sensation and laughter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19

reported that he had done so, not, how
ever, without much sufferiug from cold.
His party experienced the lowest cor
rected mean temperature ever known in
the annals Of Arctic travel-viz, SO be-
low.
Having fully prepared tho way by es-
tablishing caches Of provisions during his
previous journeys, Lieut. Lockwood
started on April 3 with Brainard and
Frederick Christensen with dog team
to explore tho northern shore of Green
land They were supported as far as
Cape Bryan by party of eight, and.ad-
vanced thence with twenty-five days
provisions, drawn by eight dogs crossing z
the Polar ocean direct to Cape Britannia.
Hero they found land trending to the
westward of north as far as North cape,
whore 10 turned to the northeastward.
On they went, through region mover
before trodden by man, following the
general direction OF tho coast and
travelling generally by the main track,
but occasionally on the ice foot,
to Lockwood island. the highest northern
latitude over yet attained-namely, S3'
PAS, in longitude 4Oo 45' west. On the
18th day Of May, 1883, they oven went q
short distance beyond this point, but
finding that the shadow from the cliff
| prevented his getting an observation, and
being required by his orders to establish
indisputsbly the astronomical position Of
the furthost point reached, Lieut.. Lock
wood returned to Lockwood island, and
during the remaining two days carefully
determined his position by series oi
observations, the data Of which are now
in the possession Of Maj. Greedy. Build.
ing large cairn, he loft a record of the
journey and minimum thermometer fol
the extreme latitude,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
LIFE AT FORT ooNGER.

Two Winters Happily and Pront-
ably spent i'm tho Paradise OF the
Arctic.
81. JOHNS, N. F., July 1s.-There was
vory little suffering at Fort Conger, whore
Lieut.. Gresly and his men spent the first
two winters Of their exile. Their life
there wasindeed so pleasant that the sur
vivors speak Of the place as the Paradise
of the Arctic. There was not much
work to do during the long Arctic
night winter, but there were constant
observations to be taken, and the
discipline laid down by Lieut.. Greedy
required On hours exercise every
day. All lived In the double house which
had been built in the United States and
carried there for them. 1t consisted Of
two large rooms with small kitchen
between them. Tho enlisted men ooou-
pied one room and tho officers the other,
bat the kitchen was held in common.
All Jared alike, but each party messed in
its own room. They breakfasted ct 8,
lunched at IL, dined at 4, and lunchsd
again at IL. Thanksgiving, Christmas,
and New Years day were celebrated by
an extra dinner. The first Christmas
was made doubly pleasant by the opening
VI pEeseub5 Wulcu uhu pcou noub WIN
them by friends at home, but of which
most Of the men knew nothing until
that day.
Great attention was paid to cleanliness.
Tho men were required to bathe once q
week, and the quarters were kept scrupu-
lously clean. Not one case Of scurvy ap-
peared. Beside the regular holidays the
birthdays of oil the men were observed,
each man on his birthday being allowed
to select tho dinner. Books and papers
were abundant, although, Of course, not
very fresh, and Lieut.. Greedy and DR..
Pavy delivered occasional lectures.
Where was very little sickness of any
kind, and none which produced any bad
results, the entire party being In excel
lent'health when the retreat was begun.
There were some cases of snow blindness
and frost bite among the exploring parties
which started out durlng the two sum
mers, but all recovered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
Amateur Oarsnen.

MOLINE, ILL.,, July 1S.-Good weath or
prevailed during the second day of the
Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing asso.
citation regatta. Three thousand persons
witnessed the races. The junior four
Dared shell race was won by the Westerns,
of st. Louis. Time. 13m. 2as. The Gal.
vestons were second.
The Junior double sculls was won by
the Delawsres, of Chicago, in 13m. 32s.;
the Modocs, of st. Louis, second; the Far
raguts, of Chicago, third, and tho Syl-
vans, OF Moline, fourth. The Davenports
gave up at the end of the mile and half.
The Junior pair onrs was won by the
Burlingtons In Ism. $685., the Davenports
second. The Westerns were fouled and
withdrew from the race shortly after the
start.
In the junior single sculls fur started,
korf Of the Dslawares, Donahue of the
Davenports, Corbet of the Pullmans and
Baker of the Galvestons. Korf and Baker
dropped out before the close. Donahue
came in first, in 1451; Corbet second in
l5:47.
In the four cared rigs with the Farra-
CUTS, Burlingtons and Westerns entered,
there was close and hard fought contest
between the last two clubs named. Tho
Burlingtons came in half second head
in 1302t, Farraguts third.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
WHAT THEY WILL DO.
Proposition to Aoolimate the Survive
ors ut Portland, Me.-Commandcr
schley's Telegram.

Proposition to Aoolimate tho surviv-
ors ut Portland, nIe.-Commander
sOhlsy's Telegram.
Rear Admiral Nichols, acting secretary
Of the navy, and Gen. Hazen, chief signal
officer. had conference yesterday, at
which IL was concluded to suggest to
Commander sohley that he bring the sur
vivors of the Greedy party from st. Johns
to Portland, Mo-, where they can remain
until better prepared to stand the change
Of climate. Their families can join them
at Portland II SO desired. The vessels Of
the expedition wall remain at st. Johns
for several days.
The following telegram from Com
mander Schley was received at the navy
department this afternoon
''ST. JoHN's N. F., July 1S.-HoN.
WILLIAM Z. CHANDLER, SECRETARY OF
THE NAVY, WASHINGTON, ID. c.: Iron
caskets for the dead will be delivered
Julyg5. AS soon ns the remains are trans
ferred to them will sail for New York,
advising you when ready. Look Garry
sustained some slight injuries to hull
forward. have directed board of three
officers to report their extent, when you
will be advised. Under the charter ]
hold no injuries are to be made good, the
assumption Of risk of search covering all
else. The week Of rest for officers and
IN en-, after the incessant labor and peril
Of the past sixty days, is most grateful to
them. Your telegram and that Of the
acting secretary. Admiral Nichols, gave
us great satisfaction. Please accept oul
thanks for them. In respect to the men,
ory of the dead on board flags of ships
will fly at half mast during my stay.
w. 8. ScHLEY, Commander"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19

sled. rifle and hatchet, and provisions for
fve days They travelled for three days,
but failed to find the cache.
On tho way toward their camp Rice be-
came weak, and finally gave up. He was
attacked by blood hux that gradually
wore him down. He succumbed, and
was inferred in an ice grave by his COM
panion. Frederick camped out that night
under q fragment of boat, and next day
revisited his companion to pay last
tribute to his remains. Frederick re-
tanned sufficient strength to drag back the
sled, with the hatchet, rife, and cooking
utensils, to tho camp, where no en-
countered more woe In the death of Lieut.
Lockwood and another Of the party.
Tho cached meat that Frederick and
Rice were in search of was brought by
thcm on April @ from Cape Isabella and
abandoned next day in order to drag
Ellison, one of their party, who had been
frozen, into camp. Rice was the life OF
the Greedy party, full of hope, buoyanoy,
and energy, and his death was terrible
blow to them. Ho died in q brave
struggle to prolong their existence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
SPORTING VARIETY.
To-Day's Game with hChicsgo-Yestcr-
days Record OF Racing, Trotting,
Base Bail, and Cricket.

To-Day's Game with Chicsgo-Yestor-
days Record OF Racing, Trotting,
Base Bail, and Cricket.
This afternoon at Capitol park the Ma
tionals will play tho fourth and last game
Of their present feries with the Chicagos.
Daily will pitch and King catch for the
visitors. The Nationals will present two
new players, the nino for to-day being
Lawler, c.; Wise, p,; Joy, 1b.; Evers. 2b.;
Green, 3d.; Doasley, S. s.; Moore, |. E.;
Baker, c. f., and Voss, +. +. Curiosity to
SEQ tho new men play and the hope of
seeing the Nationals triumph again over
their formidable adversaries will bo sure
to lead to great attendance. Next week
the Boston Unions will be here, and will
present tho famous left handed pitcher,
Shaw, late of the Detroits, The two
clubs will play five games.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.
Baltimore-Baltimore Union, IA; Kan
sas City, o.
Wilmington Wilmington. 5; Brook
lyn, 4.
Pittsburg-Alleghen A; washin eton, 9.
Trenton--Reading, A; Trenton, 90.
Providence - Providence, 8; Now
York, 2.
Boston---The Boston Philadelphia gamo
was called at tho end Of the fret half
;of the second inning, tho SCORE being 4 to
0 in favor OF Boston. norssF '
Now York--Athietic, o; Metropolitan,
12.
Cleveland--Cleveland, IL; Detroit, 2.
Buffalo-Bu1alo, 12; Chicago, Z.
Indisnapolis-T /; Indianapolis,e
ancaster--Ironsides, IL; York, 10.
observation-disclosures 6; Louisville, 6.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
CABLE CATCHES.

A terrific storm visited the vicinity of Al.
media, Portugal, yesterday. The crops were
damaged TO the amount Of 10000
Russia and Germany have adopted treaty
against anarchists. In the future Russians VIII
the permission Of Russia.
The name Of the American lady mentioned
as having been among the persons killed in the
railway disaster near Permission Wednesday
was Mrs. Carrie Edelstein, widow residing In
New York She was q sister.in-law of Mr.. j.
NJ. Edelstein, q manufacturer of IIarringtoni
England.
Sir James and Lady Douglas, Prof Glaishor,
the meteorologiSt and balloonist, and Capt.
Montreal, where they will attend the sessions
Of the British Association for the Advance
ment of Science The Liverpool Pilots asso-
elation entertained Capt. PIN at banquet
pilots ut New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19

made these orders, in ignorance Of the
locality and the physical features Of the
land and water there, is responsible for
the nineteen lives 80 uselossly thrown
away. When tho speaker was In
the Arctic, in the summer time,
and the year was an open
one, the vessel he was in went
north and returned the same year, so that
he knows very little of his own personal
knowledge. but he claims, as d journalist,
that he kept his eyes and ears opon, and
by dint of much questioning learned of
explorers, and has especially learned
enough to prevent him from venturing
again within the frozen zone,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19

LONDON, July 15. Tho cricket match
between the American Eleven and the
Surrey Gentlemen WAS resumed at the
Oval to-day. The Americans finished
their first innings with score Of 151.
LONDON. July l5.-The game was fn-
ished amid excitement. The Surrey team
in their second innings scored 1S9, which,
with their score of yesterday, made o
total Of $40. The Americans Ia the in
nings made 220 for seven wickets.
LONDON, July 18.-The Americans had
bad start In their second innings, and
lost four wickets for only 40 runs. In
the first innings McNutt mot out) scored
8; Lowry, z, and the extras wero IS. In
the second innings the Americans made
scores as follows: Scott, 16; Clark, 1;
Thayer, 46; r. Newhall, none; @. New
hall, 2; Law met OUT, 1S; Morgan, 12;
Brooke, 30; McNutt (not out), rs; extras,
29. Total, 229.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
MORE pANK rAtLuREs.
Another Indianapolis Firm Goes Un-
dor-Chioego Brokers Get Left on

Another indianapolis Firm Goes Un-
dor-Chlcsgo Brokers Get Left on
Corn.
INpIANAPoLIs, IND, July 1s.--The
private banking house Of A. & J. 0. s,
Harrison, notwithstanding the assur-
ances given by the latter gentleman yes
day, did not opon its doors this morning.
Before the hour for opening the sidewalk
in front of the building was blocked by
crowd of depositors seeking payment OF
tho balance duo thom, but they were
disappointed. Outing the morning All
fred Harrison, by his attorneys appeared
before Judge fWalkor aud asked for the
appointments Of n receiver. Judge Walker
named John 'Claypool, but he declined
to act. The name of John s. Sbann was
then proposed, but he also declined, and
under orders from the court the sheriff
took possession pending the appointment
Of q receiver. The bank has from 800 to
400 depositors, and the amount Of the
deposits is variously estimated at from
$500, 900 to 5000, 900.
A considerable portion Of this money 10
trust and municipal funds, City Treasurer
Pattison having $40, 900 on deposit with
the firm. Mr.. Pattison, IL Is understood,
will be fully secured. Friends of Mr..
Harrison say that he confidently expected
assistance this morning, and claim that
he was honest yesterday In assuring the
depositors that they would lose nothing.
There is q general belief that the failure
is bad one and that tho dopositors will
realize but little. Tho failure has had
effect upon the other city banks, the
effect of II having been discounted by the
partial suspension yesterday. j. O. Har-
rison is receiver for the Indiana Banking
company, which failed last August for
S750,000. Up to April he had collected
$685. and sinoo that date q 10 per
cent. dividend has been paid. There is
ON impression that tho accounts of this
receivership aud Of the Harrison bank
are badly confused. Harrison 10 supposed
to have at present about $50, 900 In money
belonging to the depositors Of the bank
ing company. vsa-
CHICAGO, July 1s--Harmon spruanoe
& Co., one of the oldest and most con-
servative houses on tho board of trade,
announced its suspension this afternoon,
and stated that the differences against II
would be adjusted as soon as its trades
could be transferred. The firm is under
| stood to have been short about 1000, 900
bushels Of corn, and to have lost both on
the ascending and descending market
II declines to make any statement, but
the liabilities are estimated at 800, 900.
| The firm has been in existence twenty
| five years. Harmon Spruance, the head
| of the house, was once the president Of
the board Of trade, and was rated as worth
| $4,000
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-07-19
THE FARTHEsT NORTH.
Lieut.. Lockwood, Sorgt. BraInard,
and Eskimo Christiansen Approach
the North Pole.

Lieut.. Lockwood, Sergt. BraInard,
and Eskimo Christiansen Approach
the North Pole.
ST.. JoHN's, N. f., July 1s.-on Sept.
/, 1881, Kennedy channel having opened,
sergt Brsinard, in charge Of o party in
boats, established at Cane Beechy q depot
of supplies to be used in the projected
exploration of North Greenland, and In
November. twenty days sfter the de-
psrture of the sun, Lieut.. Lockwood.
Sergt. Brainard, and seven, men with
dog team attempted to cross over to
Greenland TO examine the provisions left
at the Polaris camp by Hall, but the
darkness and drifting ice prevented their
sucoeSss and they were compelled after
much suffering to return, one of the
party being badly frostbitten.
Further explorations had TO be aban-
doned until the spring, and on the 10th
of February, 1882, seven days before tho
return of the sun. Lieut.. Lockwood, to
whom had been assigned the exploration
of North Greenland, went, accompanied
by Brsinard, TO examine into the condi-
tion of the straits. Thoy took sledge
and team Of oight dogs, drawing for sup
plies ON the cache established the preyious
1ShI at NApo oooShy' ihoJ tctuTueu on
Feb. 90, having crossed from Cape Beechy
half way over Robson channel, and
found by examination from lofty hum
mock that it was frozen over and travel.
ing good.
On March they set out again, rein.
forced by Sergt. Jewell and Eskimo
Frederick. Travelling via Cape Beechy,
they crossed to Cape Lupton, and at
Thank God Harbor examined the stores
left by the Polaris in 1871. The pro
visions were found to be Of good quality,
but little short AZ compared with the
list left. The party were gone seven days,
living In snow houses.
Very low temperatures were expert
enced, tho party suffering greatly with
cold. and all of them being badly frost
bitten. The minimum recorded was 500
below zero, and thoy Travelled in wind
temperature of 500 below. In further
preparation for extended exploration In
this direction Brainard, with party of
seven men, started on March IS to place
boat aud provisions at PolRris boat
camp. Returning seven days later he