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The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

ds that deep exaausting cough that indicates but one cause. and which foredooms a fatal end. could not avert my eyes from her.
 When the coughing fit subsided she moved her head uneasilv, and in a low voice said: :" Esesvous Francais
 |" Non, madame,"I s~ered, aston ished, and half rising from my chair.
 Why, then, do you speak in French " she demanded, still using that language.
 !" am not aware that l have been spea ing at all, said. "I am alone, as you see"
 But you have bee n speaking, saying such sosrowtul things of your mother. your sisters, your brother. And you speak French so naturally. Are you d Canadian?"
 No; am an Englishmaa; bu, was educated in France. You are Preach, l perceive, madame"
 No: l am an American, born at New Orleans. But my parents were Preach, sells"
 "I am delighted to have the opporu. nity of conversing with you, mada e." said. "ln France spent the hapoiest hours of my life; and l am passionately fond of it's literature.'
 For half an hour we contina cd our talk. and in that time lad told the lady the salient points of our family troubles, of my plans and prospects. These confi- denees were induced f.sn the words had let drop in my sleep or reverie, whichever condition h i'd been in. Taey furnished the subjects upon which the lady questioned me. To tnis hour l do not kno~ why revealed myself D her so frankly l am naturally reserved; illness had made me tacitarn. But jus. as Ihad exposed oar misery to Uncie Edward
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

"Yes."
 "Then follow it, sir. When a million aire gives advice gratis, mans fool not to take it. But say, mister, it's getting cold; suppose we go into the smoking-room. A glass of whisky will do you good keeps the chills off the stomach, and so keeps off sea-sickness. Do you smokeS'
 "No; do not" l answered with a shudder.
 "Well, then, let me advise you to be- gin right here. Smoking cured me of sea-sickness when was quite little boy. Come aleng."
 "No, thank, you; dare not go into the midst of tobacco fumes and am almost teetotaler."
 Something like muttered oath seemed to pass into my ear; and then followed the words: "Well, just as you like but 1 must have drink and cigar"
 l had scarcely time to think of the mans queer ways before Theodore came near me, arm in arm with the gentleman who had advised me to will so stroncly. If he were banker, as had been hinted, he was very companionable to a poor fellow like Theodore. Indeed, 1 was rather displeased at my bro,her's famili- arlty with person so far beyond him in monetary position. They did not see me, in the shadow of the steering-house; and Theodore was saying as they passed {: Yes, my father built up big business, and might have made an immense for tune; but he was too timid to strike high |"
 That's just where the English fail" said the other, coming to a stand and shaping Theodore on the shoulder. " The Americans will soon have the trade of the world, because they are not afraid of attempting big things. We'll, my young friend, you must not follow in your
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
A. Queer Partnership.

AS most of my young readers are
doubtless well aware, there is con-
tinual warfare between the insects and
the birds, the latter finding in the for
mer their natural food. Knowing this.
any exception we may find to the rule
must seem very remarkable, especially
when it is a bird and a spider on terms
OF the closest friendship, and actually
partners in house building. The bird
is the purple sun-bird named by natur-
alists NectariniG Asi0tica 1t is COM
mon in many parts of India, where it
Hits among the trees in gorgeous CARDS
of deep purple-blue, flashing green,
gold and yellow.
At the nest-building time, the sun
bird searches the woods until it finds
the large shining web of a certain kind
OF spider. This it proceeds forthwith
to appropriate without further cere-
mony, though we can we'll imagine
that there has been some understand
ing between Messrs. Spider & Sum
bird.
The web is generally spun between
two stout limbs, and upon this web the
bird begins to place all sorts of rub
Dish, such as bits of grass or fiber, and
pieces OF paper and cloth picked up or
stolen from some neighboring camp,
At first the spider must be somewhat
astonished at the capacity of it's net for
catching such strange flies. But curl
ously enough, as fast as the bird places
these objects upon the web, the spider
secures them with its silk, spinning in
dustriously and assisting its friend as
much as possible. Finally, when the
materials have accumulated until they
reach the limb, they are fastened to it,
and bound over and over, first by the
bird and afterward by the spider. Now
the nest begins to assume definite
shape; in appearance like bottle, a
flask, or a dome; the grass and twigs
being generally wound in and out by
the bird and then covered by the silk Of
the spider, both bird and insect work
ing harmoniously, until they have
made perfect dome-shaped nest hang
ing in the midst of the web, partly sup
ported by it and partly hanging from
the limb. In some nests an entrance is
left at the bottom; but usually it is at
one side near the upper end, with a
little platform or awning built out over
1t by the bird, to keep out the rain.
The nest would now naturally be a
very conspicuous object; but the spi-
der's work is not yet done. 1t con-
tinues to spin its silken web around the
nest, carrying the threads from one part
to another, inward and outward. for
ward and back, until finally, after spin,
uinrp ,,,31oa on1 r,niloc NJ c;1G- tho ,,oot &c
completely hidden behind a screen Of
web.
Here. together, the partners live; the
spider rearing its young on the outside,
and the sun-bird caring for Its eggs and
young within. In this queer partner.
ship the spider. is, evidently, not the
loser, as it certainly gains peace and
protection from the presence of its
1eathered friend. &c. r. Holder, IN st
Niicholas for p ebruary.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

That was a remarkably frank admis.
sion that Assemblyman Oliver made the
other day before the Assembly judiciary
committee of the New York Legislature.
The committee had been having a hear
ing on Mr.. divers bill cxempting fire.
men and policemen from the operations
OF the; civil service rules. Mr.. Oliver
was unsparing in his denunciation of
civil Service reform. 1--WE Democrats, y
he exclaimed, though we gave every
encouragement to the civil service ide-
as, see, now that Cleveland is elected,
that we have no further use for it, and
can get. along very well without it."
Should such sentiments prevail in the
Democratic party its lease of power will
be extremely brief.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Fire losses in 1884, in. the United
States and Canada, foot up round
$112,0W,O00 equal to burning Sc, 600
dwellings worth $4,000 each. The en-
tire two states of Delaware and Rhode
Island have together only 68.807 dwell
ings; Vermont, 66,769; New Hamp.
shire, 6S,381. Think of seven-eiqhts
OF all tho dwellings in either Of the last
named States being burned down in a
year, or all in Delaware, and three
quarters Of all in Rhode Island, thus
destroyed. and one has some conception
of the destruction by our good servant,
but hard master" Theaverage annual
losses by fire in tho two countries named
dnring the previous nine years, was
$67, coo, 900, or fifteen million dollars
less than last year.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
A Life SaVjn0 Present.

Mr. n. E. Allison, at Hutchinson.
Kan, saved his life by simple trial
bottle OF DR.. King New Discovery for
consumption, which caused him to
secure a large bottle which complete.
~ cured him when doctors, change of
climate and everything else had failed.
Asthma. bronchitis, Hoarseness, Sc
we're coughs, and all throat and lung
diseases it is guaranteed to cure.
Trial bottles free at Chas. T.. Roos'
drug store. Large size 81. 100.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

atlng from MN IN a wee nonr o1 tne
night. The next day the General met
his whilom acquaintance in the lobby
of the Markham House, the latter
approaching him with a gracious bow
and saying, Good morning, General;
how DO you do today" The General
took no notice of the remark, but turned
and looked out of the window. ..Why.
General, resumed the other, ..don't
you remember me? | was with YOU
last night. !" ''Well, sir, what of it?''
reared the old warhorsc, turning upon
him wrathfully. ''Am l to be Obliged
20 recognize every d-n fool who gets
on a spree with me?''
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

An honest farmer was lnvlted to az
tend party at the village doctors
one evening, where there was music
both vocal and instrumental. On the
following morning he met one of the
guests who said: ''Well, farmer, how
did you enjoy yourself last night
Were not the quartets excellent?"
''Why, really, sir, cannot say" said
he, 'for l didn't taste them; but the
pork chops were the finest 1 ever ate.
Good Cheer.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
IMPOR TANT..

When you visit OF leave New York
City, save Baggage Expire ssage and
Carriage Hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central
Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at cost of
one million dollars. reduced to $l:OO
and upwards per day. EUROPEAN plan.
Elevator. Restaurant, supplied with
the best: Horse cars stages and ele
waited railroad to all depots. Famijie
can live better for less money at the
Grand Union hotel than at any other
lst class hotel in the city. (Aug. e-S5
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Minnesota day at the New Orleans
Exposition was a big day. The North
Star State covered herself with glory
by giving free lunch to the multitude.
She fed twenty thousand people with
biscuit made from the celebrated Min
nesota flour, and our State cheese and
beautiful creamery butter. A CORE
spondent says it was the biggest "socia-
ble'' he ever attended.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
Railway Accidents and Color Blind
ness.

!: It has not been the duty of the writer
to investigate cases of accident which
might have been caused by defects of
sight, but he has been assured by Off
Gals that solution will hereafter be
found in them for those hitherto insolu-
BILE mysteries where men, otherwise
credible, have so fatty contradicted
themselves and the circumstances of
the case. BY one prominent officer he
was told that, being upon train at
night, delayed by some slight accident,
he himself took red lantern, and, 90
ing proper distance back, placed him
self in the way of an on-coming train,
but, finding his light not observed, he
was compelled to dash it into the cab
to attract the engineers attention, and
arrest him in his progress to collision.
Under the examination of another en-
glneer, his superior officer being pres
ent and convinced of his marked color
blindness remarked that, but short
time before, the man had run into the
rear of a train properly protected by
red'ight in the hands of brakeman
some distance in the rear, that the
most careful investigation resulted only
in the suspension of the brakeman. for
not having gone far enough back, but
that he was not satisfied that the color
blindness of the engineer had been the
real cause of the accident. Some
slight or minor accidents recently led
to the discovery that another engineer
had by some oversight not been tested
in his division, and this led to his cx-
animation and detection there, and to
his conviction by the writer as a color
blind. Still another case now presents
itself. An engineer some time ago ran
over and killed a brakeman, holding
danger signal on the track in front of
his engine, and no satisfactory explana-
ton could then be given; but the divi-
sion examiner predicted that he would
probably be found color-blind, and on
his examination this proved to be the
case.-Dr. W1llian, Thomson IN Popu-
la, Science Monthly.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The Clearwater Advance says that a
number OF the Legislators returningI to
st. Paul from their homes proposed to
Introduce into tho House the following
resolution: Whereas, Jim Hill has but
one hundred bulls for distribution; and,
whereas. there are one hundred and
three members of the Legislature; and,
whereas, we are opposed to unjust dis
elimination; therefore: Resolved, that
we ask Jim to buy three more bulls that
said unjust discrimination may be
avoided. ~.~
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Sons of revolution of New York, at
the Washington birthday banquet ::Sa-
turday night, began a movement for a
fitting celebration of the centennial of
the inaugurations of Washington as
president of the United States in 1889.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Offices Of the British legation at
Madrid are daily besieged by numbers
Of Spanish officers seeking employment
in the Soudan. This is owing to the
spread of the report throughout Spain
that England desires to enlist Spaniards
in the Egyptian service. The Carlists
offered the legation 1000 volunteers.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
Never Give UD.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite general
debility disordered blood, weak conatitu-
ton headache, or any disease of q billi-
Gus nature, by all means procure bot
tie on Electric Bitters. You will be sur
prised to see the rapid Improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life;strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle bv c.. l.. ROOs.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

A terrible explosion of natural gas
occurred in a'two-story brick dwelling
occupied by Kelsey Bros, cigar MAX
ers, at Wellsburg, w. Va, at 1870 Sa-
turday. The building, together with
tho adjoining property, was entirely
demolished. Six persons are..sreported
killed. 80,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Minnesota was represented by Ex-
Senator Window at the grand recep-
ton and banquet given lastl Friday
evening to. Senator-elect Evarts by the
Union League Club of New York city.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

A somnambulistic young lady of
Faribault was discovered asleep on the
doorstep of a farmhouse five miles
from her home one very cold night re-
Gently. She was clad in her night
clothes, and wore on her feet light
pair of rubbers and moccasins.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

During fire at Charlotte, N. c.,
Samuel Bronson, colored, fireman,
ran against Isaac Richardson. also COL
ored, and broke two eggs in the latters
pocket. Bronson thereupon cut Rich
ardson's throat. Richardson walked
across the street to a drugstore, and
fell dead. Bronson was arrested.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The residence of Mr.. Barker of Lake
Crystal caught fire while the family
were asleep. In trying to extinguish
the fire, Barker neglected to put on his
shoes, and both feet were so badly
frozen that amputation of part of them
will be necessary,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
The Senatorial candidate

The Senatorial candidate dictated a
telegram to a member of the Leoisla-
ture: III you vote for me I will not
forget the obligation. 7 How MANY
words is that?' Eleven. y said the
private secretary. We'll, YOU. know
what mean. Boil it down to ten
Words. The private secretary struck
out the word i 81. $3.50 $3.50
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Efforts of Belgium to secure the
creation of an international convention
for the regulation of duties on sugar
have failed. owing to the opposition of
Germany.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
Spreading the Gospel in Arkansas.

Spreading the Gospel in Arkansas.
A methodist preacher in one of the
mountain districts of Arkansas one day
happened upon family to whom the
light of the Gospel had come only
through glass darkly, and the biblical
knowledge of the household was very
limited. He at once set about postin 2
the members by reading to them from
the Bible. He turned to the story of
the Prodigal Son, and was reading to a
very attentive audience, until he came
to that portion narrating the killing of
the fatted calf
'What's that, mister-what's that?"
interrupted the mother excitedly. Ibid
yer say the old man killed a fat calf fur
that boy of his'n?'
Chats exactly what the book says
sister,"
"Well, yer kin just shet hit up. I
don't wanter h. ar SIGH stuff as tibet"
.."Why, my Christian friend, that is
the Gospel, and there can be nothing
wrong in that.
eyes, thar is, too. hain't so very
knowledgious on ter Scripture, but I
knows enough bout feedin' children to
know that hits the ripsortiest kind O.
'stravagance ter kill a fat calf jis' for
one boy, an l don't want no more SIGH
doctern ez tibet norated ter my famerly
an I reckon you'd better be gittin' along
down the road, whar people hain't
ekernomercal like we un's. Good-day,
mister. Zeke, go out an unloose the
dog. Merchant Traveller.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Th Red Wing board of trade arc in
receipt of letter from practical glass
blower, who proposes to erect glass
works at that place.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The Washington monument was
dedicated Saturday last.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The Illinois assembly passed con-
stitutional amendment providing that
railroads shall pay a tax of 211s per cent
on their gross earnings. -
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The Methodist. conference of the
Mankato district will be held at St.
Peter, commencing Tuesday, February
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The Pennsylvania senate defeated
the bill providing for the whipping post
for wife beaters. .
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher was
stricken with: paralysis of the muscles
Of the throat while attending service
Sunday. -.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

The Swiss bundesrath has resolved
upon the wholesale expulsion from
Switzerland of foreign anarchists.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Capt. George Clark of Mank alto has
an eigth interest on $25O,000 on a
French spoliation claim.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25

Huron, OAK. had a. $4,000 fire Fri.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-02-25
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21.

=
SENATE-The senate railroad bill
passed by vote of 80 to 2, and the high
license bill was recommended to pass
by % to Il. Bills were introduced for
inspection of gas meters; regulating
boomage on logs below the Falls of St.
Anthony. Senate bills passed approp-
rating money for insurance on state
buildings; to secure civil rights to color
ing the acts relating to chattel mort
cages; to prevent deception in dairy
products; to prevent pollution of sourc-
es of water supply; for amendment to
constitution as to investment of perma-
nent school fund. Adjourned to II q.
M. Monday.
HoUsE-Bills were indefinitely post
poned amending tax laws; for state
entomologist: for a correct system OF
surveys: for third hospital for the in.
sane: Tor the assessment and taxation OF
omitted property; relating to chattel
mortgages: to incorporate Martin Lu-
Their college; relating to tolls that NAV
be taken by custom mills. Bills were
introduced: For a fourth Judge in the
Minneapolis district: amending statutes
relating to official trusts: making it a
misdemeanor to permit wild mustard
to 60 to seed; for the taxation of poll.
cies OF insurance companies not author.
lied to do business in this state. to pro-
vide for the destruction of Durdock: to
lcgalize defective organizations Of cor.
p0ratlOns; relating, to inmates of thc
deaf, dumb and blind institute: amend,
ing game laws. Adjourned until 10 q
m. on Monday.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1885-09-17
Imagine you see the MILL
This is the Mill that Bob bought.

Remember RempeL's IS big crop.
This is the Wheat that lay in the
Mill that Bob bought.
notice Bub voris' Born Wagon.
This is the Barrel, with hoops
we'll bound,
To hold the flour as soon as twas
ground
Out of the wheat, that lay in
The Mill that Bob bought.
Think of sir Matthew Hale.
This is the Man with dusty hat.
That crouched and hid, like a
frightened cat,
Behind the barrels with hoops
well bound,
To hold the -four as soon as twas
ground
Out of the Wheat that Law in the
Mill, that Bob bought.
Imagine you see Wolfand Daven port.
These are the Soldiers, stern and
grim,
Detailed to bring deserters in.
That found the man with The
dusty hat,
That crouched and hid like
frightened cat,
Behind the barrels with hoops
we'll bound,
To hold the -four as soon as twas
ground
Out OF the Wheat, that lay in the
Mill, that Bob bought.
Go down to the canal.
This is the Boat, without mast or
sail,
To which the soldiers Of said de-
tail,
Brought the man with the dusty
hat,
That crouched and hid like
frightened cat,
Behind the barrels with hoops
well bound,
To hold the flour as soon as twas
ground
Out of the Wheat, that lay in the
Mill, that Bob bought.
See Prof. Ap Mattoy.
Th..s is The Song, whicb like a
wall,
Was sung OF The boat without
mast or sail,
TO which the soldiers of said de-
tail,
Brought tie man with the dusty
hat,
That crouched. &c. sc.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1885-09-17
General Election
SherWs Proclamation.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
Hooking County, o., Sept. 10, A. D. 1885,
70 the Qualified Voters of Hook
ing County, Ohio:
Whereas, BY the laws OF OHIO regulating
elections, it is required by the Sheriff of his
county to give notice before the time of
holding a general election, by prociama-
ton throughout the county OF the time on
which such election shall be holden:
Now, therefore, in pursuance Of such re-
quirements, 1, THOS. +. MEGA RTHY, do
hereby proclaim and make Known that the
Second Tuesday IN October,
A. D. 1885,
Being the 18Th doy of said month, is, by
The Constitution and laws of Ohio. az
pointed the day on which the qualified
electors of Hocki;S s county are not fled 10
meet III ;heir respective Precincts, Wards
and Townships, al the usual or proper
places .irsi3na!ed iCr holding elections,
between The hours OF
Six o'clock in the Forenoon and
Six o'clock in the Afternoon,
ofsaid day, and then and there proceed to
vote by ballot for The following officers,
10 wit:
STATE OFFICERS.
One person for Governor of Ohio.
One person Tor Lieutenant Governor OF
Ohio.
one person for Supreme Judge Gong
term} OF The Supreme Court of Ohio.
One person for supreme Judge short
term of ihe Supreme Court OF Ohio.
One person for Attorney General Of
Ohio.
One persen for Member of The Board o.
Public Works OF Ohio
Cne person for Treasurer of Ohio.
DISTRICT OFFICER.
One person for State Senator for the DIS
trict com posed of the countieS OF Athens,
Fairfield and HocSirS e.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
One person for Representative OF Hook
ing county.
One person for Commissioner of Hook
one person for Sheriff of EO.ting
county.
One person for Prosecuting Attorney OF
Hooking county.
One person for Iufirnlary Director OF
One person for Coroner of Hooking
county.
concurred i'll by the Generai Assembly
Ohio TO amend articles 2, ? and 10, of the
Constitution, proposiiS change OF Tune IN
hold pS State Elections, and also to anne id
sections -four, article len, relating 10 the
election OF township Off GERS, which pro-
posed amendments, and the form of ballot
are set Iofili in the Joint Resolutions, as
follows, TO wit:
Prop osed Amendments to the
Constitution Of Ohio.