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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
NR. EoyTERS LOVE OF HORSES


They say that his precious horses which
have secured him an enormous amount OF 3rltnitoas
advertising. recently grown TO be detricn ai
hi hts absorption In thcm IL has bccu frequently
asserted that lie bought hic-priccd animals only 10
get advertised that lie cared very little abOat thca
Doubtless ho understood ana still unde rStals the f
aluc OF uupaior newspaper notices. but his iuowl.
EDGE and love OF horses unsurpa. sed. He Is
interested in item than in anything olso. Ills 0nneSs
his latest acquisition Maud 5. stone. named from
former owner. Captain Sto"el amounts 10 passion. I
should not be surprised II he lid neglect business Or her.
men do when they In love. 1! so, he must
be conscious OF IT, He would sure. make any sacr
flee for the beautiful 1t ia full tlms that Bonner
should take things lesrely, ut least when driving
his fast otcrs Io IL past sixty and wsFtl $500Ou0O
or $1,000 900 No better satisfied with hts paper
his fortune. his rrcsbyterianisn his horses aud himself
And he ought to he. having begun rs typcsetter with
out friends naenor AMI having achieved his present
position by unlagging energy and perseverance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
TIE LITTLE SNAKES.

from INe ~. JOOs dto0e- DemocrdL
A barelegged boy riding rake one OF the
divides Iear the Santa Fe TRAN dragged into the windrow
a RATHER; but instead OF cUiliD2 and giving forth
defiant buzz the snake manifested inclination to
yet OF peaceably. The average Kansas lad would have
taken strap from his harness, given the reptile two
three paayzng taps counted tho rattles and gone
his way before anybody discovered the rake idle.
Not 80 did Billy Woodward, who Is only few months
from County DONEGAL ana possessed o. the abundant
natural curiosity or an Irish boy abroad lie got down
FROM his high seat and began to study natural history
The snake tried to away but Billy headed her or"
az he said aftcrward Once twice the fugitive coed
and threatened to the boys great delight For fifteen
minutes the teasing went and then tho snake dartet
her head into hole In the praro sod. Perhaps third
of her length was concealed, who there from
underground noise which the boy said sounded like
queer kind OF cucking." by tho time he hal got o
trace chain loose the snake out OF the hole and
wr1sgng slowly toward the uncut Billy followed
Ter fetched her a couple OF cracks" supposed
the sport WAS over.
Later in the dag party OF hunters came along and
the boy exhibited his trophy anu tod what he had seen
Ono O the hunters, ranchmsn OF varied experience,
got out ais pOcketknfe and with the remark that ho
tlesnakes they never before, stJopsd down aud
drew the sharp blade across the thickest fold OF tho
dead snake Out squrned eleven young ratters, all or
SIZE. say eight inches long and largo around q
be laid time. Billy's eyes grew big he
tho revelation which added the best part to hts
snake story. The raDchman said that when Oyertaken
with her young tho maternal RATHER Will, as as last
means or protection, swallow tho little Sue calls
them with noise which Is combination OF clack aud
whistle Very rarely does 1t happen that the act ~
witnessed In all his experience the ranchman said he
had this snake-swall0wing performance but
once Then he had como upon the mother snake and
her young summing among the stones. They had tried
mouth OF the old In response to tbs peculiar CALL and
had dlsalpearcd before his eyes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
he TOOK THE OTHERS

From The iOuthS Companion.
gentleman wno paid the best prices for his pro.
visions. and who liked TO 1.-Two well did BIS neil
bOrs deceived by his ponltcrer IN tho of
some poultry he bought Meeting the dealer few days
afterward, he walked up TO his wagon aid inquired
"Gol any geese todayp
"Oh, yes" sand the pOnteror, "a fine lot"
allow many have you cotP
"a dozcn-ulce ones" The customer turned them
over, and then he added
Now. you see I've got peshy lot Of fellows at my
house. an they eat great deal OF poultry. HavsRs
You cot any tough OuCsp
:" Well. yes" said tho dealer, picking chem over.
"There's one. two, three fonr. five OF 'em.'
"Is that all the tough ones you've gotp
Eyes yes that's ALL" said the seller. separating
them.
"Well. then, reckon On the WHOLE" concluded The
buyer. I'll tlso tho other log" The pogltrsar loGscS
Shtfn and, Ike most thoughtful poC.le. seEt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
THEY WENT OUT.

From TIE NlStriIe Al1eritIn.
minister Of tho gospel In OF the
counties middle Tennessee bordering tho Cumbcr
land range thought he would try the Rev. Sam
Joness lodges his and how IL would
work. lie had the Rev. 'San" IL with wonderful
effect and he could good why II should n0s
prove equally effective with MIN, and he badly Ia
nceG OF mucilage OF sOmo sort TO make his hearers
stick until he could reach thc 4" lastly"
On the occasion referred he assembled the platform
usual aud. after the preliminary services. hc slowly
removed his glasses. and ganciug over his audlsuce,
remarked solennly tina, he going deal In sUme
plain, vanished gospel truths to-day. and would trys
the Lord being willing and helping, to expose ths hys
pOcrisy OF protesting Christians. and II there
person persons present who did not waDt To hear IT,
they mad opportunity right then To rack unt" To
his surprise and CONSERVATION tho congregation
arose as ono man and 4" racksd."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27


Yesterday the following adyertisement appeared In
Dnbln paper: "Cats.-immodlate. gentleman
turning to Auckland commissioned co import numbef
OF cats offers IS for grown cats ana Is for ktteps 70
he brought In small baskets which Will be allowed foe,
to booking office, Carlisle Pier, between $50 aud
o'clock y. m. this day Inquire for Mr. Weston" Be-
tween aud O'Clock last evening about 100 people
congregated on the Carlisle Per- kngstoan. They in
cluded women and girls and boys, carrying hampers
crecs and hat boxes In each VI which "a cat, =
couple. or even whole litter.
After long delay Inquiries w,re made. but 10 the
great dsmay OF the tdngs TO be had Of
the advertiser and at the ticket Oie and board the
mail steamer they wero informed that no such person
had bccu booked Tho unfortunate vendors OF cats had
consequently TO return homo without dsposng Of their
pets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
CURRENT ANECDOTES.
TIE TALE or A MOUSE.


Ma believe there's a mouse In my I" exclaimed
young lady near Antietam Junction. Her mother
not so much alarmed BY the remark she would havo
been had II related TO the maternal he'd but suggested
that the young lady should investigate The bed cloth
ing was hauled of and the did not make its a-
pearance The mattress then tilted of the bedstead.
but no mouse.
to sleep and don't think about 1t any more"
About midnight the girl gave a loud scream and
bounced out OF bed IL hurry The bed clothes wero
hastily dragged off and the mattress shaken but the
mouse not Forthcoming.
am sure felt 1t them" sObbed the frightened
maiden. ~ know It's something"
The mother Gained tho young lady with dbl.
Guilty. and tried To induce her to TO Sleep She lid not
do 80, however until placed in the spare room in bed
OF generous proportions and above all suspicion OF har
boring mice. Tho next day q rigid investigation was
held Nothing less than cutting open the mattress would
satisfy the young lady.
There wasn't any mouse. instead of that, when the
bedtick open aud It's contents emptied the
floor garter snake two feet long wrgged about. half
scared To death. broomstick caimrd the snakes
nerves forever In short time. t is supposed that
stray snake egg scwed up in mattress with tho
shucks which constituted tho bulk or its stulfn2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
MISSIsslrpIAy'S LIrrLE ARr1F1oE.

FTUW TIC 6ITuNtu CpN5TttNHOH.
few days ago a rich planter boarded % steamer on
Eatchoz. He purchased u paper from a newsboy and
soon lost In its perusal.
&" Colonel" said a bland young man. few moments
after you have just dropped this handing him fty
dollar note.
81 reckon rot" said tho Old gentleman, he over.
looked his spectacles.
50 just picked 1t up under your chair" replied the
young man, aud no other way to dispose OF IL.
However since It seems to belong to neither OF
might Just well divide It,"
The plan worked well The old gentleman passed over
S25 In change, and the young sauutercd careessy
out on land. few minutes after the vessel had taken
to the old gentleman the $50 note to the
clerk In payment for mis- fare.
Counterfeit" exclaimed the clerk. and then for tina
first time the whole trdth dawnsd upon the old man6
MUD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27

will open Mr. Richs Hollis Street Theatre. On Friday
night the 40Oth performance of "Adons Will be given
souvenir
Robson and Cranes last week promises to DO the MOST
successful of their season. and Joseph Brooks heart 10
smten with anguish at the thought Of leaving such rich
pastures. The work OF moving such organization
and the scenery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27
soAETalyo WRONG VIII rHR oARrRIpaEs


Yesterday the season for partridge shooting be
and quite number OF local Nimrods sailed forth.
A great deal OF powder burned, there was good
deal or fuss but very few feathers secured. Tho birds
evidently had kept their eyes tho calendar and made
themselves accordingly scarce. One mighty Bison City
hunter in t OF economy started for the chase with
belt OF cartridges OF his preparing reasoning that
by buying his powder ana shot aud filling his
shells he saved ut least fifty cents on the dOzen
After he had fired more times without hit
ting anything he concluded that something might poss
bly, be with his cartridges. Retiring to qnies
nook In tho woods of sight of his companions, he
examined his shells and found his intense chagru that
be had forgotten 10 put shot E them lie pleaded
sickness and came homo without delay and OF course
without cartridges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-27

We understand that the -four dealers IN Scotland are
arogslng quite a strong pIbic seatimeet against Amer
eau -four by claiming tnat not mdro than 0nchat OF 10
is mais or wheat, While the rnst IL ground from saw
dust Tie story iDay DO aud II may bn fslse bat
We esrr ~ relieve Tie Northwest OF the burden VI tnis
charge. Minneapolis Trbaao.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11
For THB ARKANsAw TRAVELLER.
 THE REPORTER.
BY HANK HOLMES.

Among the workers who with brain oi muscle toil their way through this weary world, the newspaper reporter seems to occupy an anomalous position. The whole course of his life alternating be- tween the deepest shadows and the wild est merriment show that he is at once the most courted and neglected, the most sought-tor and summed, hated, feared, underrated and overestimated factor in modern society. At the regulation social gathering, The Press " is toasted amid applause and the response always alludes to "the great power and the "moral lever," but the world knows nothing of the trials attending the life of the average reporter. The plaudits of the public are sometimes waited into the editorial sanctum but the poor reporter unnoticed, has to see the credit which should belong to him given to another. The nature of the reporters business enables him to es. tima,e human nature, as he sees his fellow- man under all circumstances. In all the scenes which go to make up the drama of life, the reporter is on hand, quick, apt, and read,- to take mental photograph which will include the most minute de- tails. As circumstances require he must be able to spread trivial occurrence over a column of space without repeti. ton, or describe the most thrilling scene in a paragraph. He must be ready at the call of duty to fraternize with the bar room rough, and be competent to dis cuss theology with doctor of divinity. Tonight he is wading among the slums of great city viewing vice in its most hideous form, to-mor he may be sit ting in the parlor of the merchant prince, with whom, for the time being, he is on terms of equality. He shakes hands with the condemned murderer, and turns to hob-nob with the judge who pronounced the sentence. He is ever among us, yet seldom recognized, and whether the oc. casion be dog fight or political revo- lution, he takes in the situ ation at a glance, and makes the most of it. Like the poet he is born, not made, for all the colleges in the country could not turn out reporter, as nothing short of actual experience will it him for his business He makes fortunes for others and lives in penury himself. He makes others famous and dies unknoRn.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11
yrowl. rushed ,hrough the door behind

growi, rushed through the door behind her and springing upon my bed in the adjoining room set up cry like the vail of lost soul The crickets scampered up the boot leg and were soon all safe inside, when they executed concert more noisy than the chorus of a thousand frogs. Ten they ceased, and all was still as death.
 Now" she said, triumphant light in her piercing eyes, as she slowed away her flute, and picking up the boot emptied its contents into the reticule; !" now have my revenge. Never again will crickets make sound in your house. They will shun it as pestilence. It will be known to them as the domicile where marauding cats lie in wait to bounce up- on and devour them. Much better would it be for you were to take from your body its life-blood than to take from your walls these blithesome little merry makers who tighten human hearts as they sing their short lives away. Go, now, and get your cat, and cherish it. You will be happy pair My cricket less friend, who loves canniLal cat, fArewell!"
 She thrust her white foot into the boot, fourished her umbrella over my head, and hobbled of. In my fury, which had been slowly but surely eliminating all the while, l made grasp at the bag on her arm. She eluded me, and
 I fell against the stove, which had grown cold. As my own temperature was in similar condition, went to bed When had gotten warm, and was pleasantly listening to the batter of the rain upon the roof heard a cricket chirrup. Then knew had been dream- ing. hope all who imagine the crickets have deserted them may find the fancy only dream, caused by tired brain and cold stove.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11
CHAPTER III,

CHATTER III.
 Again mus. say that shall never for get those bappy days. We skinned the bright sheen of the beautiful lake. The cliffs sent back the echo of Zilda's sweet voice. could see that she was hippy.
 "Zllda," said one day when we had landed to eat our lunch on a rock, which far and wide was known as the Banquet Table, when ysur father and mother re- turn, suppose l may visit you at your house? p
 "Why, of course you may. What foolish questions you sometimes ask. Papa and mama will be delighted to see you. Papa is an awful fine looking man, taller than you are. He was captain in the union army"
 "Zilda-"
 "Why don't you say Miss Zilda2 If papa were to hear you Zildaring me he would snap his eyes like steel trap"
 "l shall be careful when he is near, Zilda-"
 "There you go again. Stop trying to take hold of my hand. went to set the ta-my goodness, yonder is papa"
 She sprang :o her fec. and ian to meet a man whom saw approaching.
 MT. Moss said that he was pleased to meet me. He tried to be eloquent in expressing his gratitude. He knew that l had risked my life to save his daughter. He wished that it was in his power to re- pay me. Knew that he could never do it. Would visit him at his home? Yes, l would. Could not spend few weeks with him? Yes, could.
 The Noses lived in place that to me was particularly attractive. Flowers, graceful trees and everything tending to make home complete surrounded the house. Mrs. Moss shed tears when she took my hand. She thanked the Lord that had been born. So did !, declar- ing that the service which had rendered her daughter was to me more than worth the combined performances of lifetime. What liar wasl and, fer that matter, what liar am yet.
 After supper VIC went into the parlor. could scarcely repress loud exclams- tion. The grand old painting so highly
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11

The Arkansaw editor may sometimes lack literary cultivation, but he is becom- ing honest. The other day, the Hornet vile SeysAs published an extract from Henry the Fifth, appropriately crediting it to William Shakespeare. The Worm vile LaskeYs-the editor of which is an honest man-reproduced the selection, giving it the following credit: "Wil- liam Shakespeare in the Bonneville SeykAs."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11
CHAPTER II.

No, I shall never forget those happy days when we sailed on the tranquil bosom of a mountain lake. The war was almost forgotten except by politicians. had gone north to enjoy a summers vacation, where, free from the annoyances of law office, could regain the strength of which the wear of business bad de- prived me. One afternoon while was iaziiy dreaming in my boat, drifting in the shade, saw woman rowing toward me. She seemed to be excited for she was pulling with all her strength. lhad be- gun to think that her boat was cutting deeper and deeper into the water, when she shrieked. snatched up my oars
 and skimmed rapidly toward her, but be- fore had made . dozen strokes, her boat sank. She vas struggling in the water when reached her. She had
 sunk once and was, discovefed upon lifting her into my beat almost drowned.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11
A GRAND OLD PAINTING.
CHAPTER 1,

ChAFlER As
 Inever shall forget those happy days when we sailed on the tranquil bosom of a mountain lake. To make this state ment comprehensively clear, I should doubtless introduce myself. My name is Madison Westford. It is an old and aristocratic name, even though do say it. To bring out the real points of this recital, 1t is necessary that I say few words with regard to our family. We lived in Arkansaw, my father, my mother and myself Our roomy, comfortable old house was pitched among the graceful mountains of the northwestern part ofthe state. My mother was quiet woman, without pronounced characteristics. My father was a character, noted for his learning and for his pride. Having de scended from ancestors who won glory in the old revolution, and wishing to for ever be numbered among the lovers of the union, he did not go into the confederate army when Arkansaw seeded. Realizing the uselessness of attempting to prevent the crisis, he quietly sat down, still lover of the union and a worshiper of his family traditions, and awaited the terrible result. l was too young to bear arms Otherwise should have fought for the confederacy, for the war spirit had crept into my being and had set my soul on fire.
 One day party of federal soldiers visited our house, and while searching for arms, came across grand old paint ing, which having been done by an Ital- ian master, and having come down from generation to generation, was regarded as priceless treasure.
 "What will you take for tha: paint ing" asked the commanding officer, ad- dressing my father.
 !" It is not for sale. There is not money enough in the country to buy it."
 T am sorry" replied the officer. "l am much devoted to art. Those trees are strikingly natural, and can almost hear that water rippling over the stones Say you won't sell it?"
 "No, 1 could not be induced to part with it."
 ]! am sorry. Say, you wouldn't lend it\would you? We are going to have an art exhibition at head quarters and this picture would greatly add to the collec- ton. Suppose you let me have it for a day or two."
 Such request coming from stran- ger is absurd"
 The officer who was proud as we'll as unprincipled, haughtily drew himself up and replied: "The request of stranger may be absurd but the demand of a sol. dier is ever reasonable-especially during war. want that painting. l offer to buy it, you say that it is priceless. r." Do you mean to rob me {"
 mean to have the picture"
 "Then I have nothing more to say"
 @Glad oft. Loquacity is productive of weariness. Sergeant, take down that picture"
 Our home never seemed to be the same, after that picture was taken away. My father, could see, actually greived over its less. He made numerous at- tempts to recover it, but could never learn the name of the officer who had raided the house.
 My father and mother passed away. It would have been pleasant to look upon the grand old painting which my father had prized so dearly and which would have descended to me.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11

took her to house not far away. The inmates of the house were much excited. They knew the young lady. Her name was Zilda Moss. Her father, prominent man, lived in the neighborhOod.
 Miss Moss soon recovered. called every day to see how she was getting along. The first time saw her lustrous dark eyes, they were gazing gratefully upon me. The people of the house, with a dash of romance, had told her hcw had played the hero. I laughed at the idea but could not help feeling pleas ant sense of pride. l soon learned that her father and mother were away from home on a visit and that she was the guest of the family to whose house had taken her. The first time we had any thing like conversation, we were walk ing in the garden.
 "So you will not allow me to thank you," she said.
 "Why, you are under no obligations to me. not only discharged duty but at the same time experienced great pleasure"
 "You endange red your life"
 "Not at all."
 "Your boat tipped over and you sprang into the lake"
 Deceitful wretch that was. knew that th;s was added by the family, but could not undeceive her. enjoyed the grateful expression of her eyes. was honest enough, doubtless. l would not have cheated man, but is there one among us who would not cheat woman? !? Man can be honest with man, but he who is thoroughly honest with woman, exposes himself to her contempt. The blunt practicability so much admired by man, is despised by woman. This, on her part, is not an evidence of intellectual weakness it is an evidence of intellect ual refinement.
 Do not think of the little service have rendered you, Miss Moss. Women place so great stress upon so slight an actien."
 "Oh, men are all unconscious heroes,' she laughingly replied. of were to risk my life to save the life of any one, would never tire of hearing a recital of the brave deed but suppose men, so careless of themselves, look with indif- ference upon a risk ot life. Let me pin this rosebud on your coat. There Does not the background enhance the beauty of the fiowerI"
 "Yes, but it loses much of it's assumed attraction when you are near it."
 "Oh, what Aatterer you are. Now l know what you thought. When you saw me Aoundering in the water, you said to yourself: There is a girl whom can Aatter.' Then you sprang to the rescue, took me out and are now fattering me. Dear me, wish papa and mama would come home"
 "Why did you not go with them ?"
 "They went to visit relatives, stupid ones, teo. Distant relatives are at best far from being entertaining"
 :" am glad you did not go."
 "So am l, even though the bark that held"
 "The princess vent down." added.
 "There you are again, MT. Flat.erer. Let us go to the house. You'll Aatter me to death if we stay out here."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-04-11
BAD MEN.

During a murder trial at Pine Bluff several days ago, the judge, in concluding his charge to the jury, which was mainly composed of negroes, said: "Now, gentlemen, you will go into another room and deliberate upon this matter"
 A negro juryman, with an air bespeak- ing much excitement, arose and ex- claimed:
 Hole on dar, jedge."
 ..What is the matter ?"
 q ain't gwine in CT nudder room wid desc niggers."
 "Why2"
 @IT tell yer why. pse aieerd O 'em."
 "Afraid of thcm?"
 "Yas. sab. rse got 6' dollars in my pocket"
 "You don't mean to say that they will rob you?'
 Nor, sah."
 "rhen why are you afraid of them P
 @Wall, I tell yer. Bein's ez l'se got 90 much money, I'd be gamblin' wid dem niggers fore I wuz in dar ten ninits. l tries ter do right. jedge, so doan sem me in dar wid desc bad men,"