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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
IF THOUGHT AS YOU THINK.
BY WILL HUBsARD-KERNAN.

Why do you cling unto life, my brothers l- why do you cling unto life I say Why do you weep when the yoke and fosters Of flesh from a dear friend drop away ! You know this world is House of sorrow, you know this world Is a House of Sin, That pain is the Dead Sea fruit of pleasure, and will be ever as it hath been. Why, then, cling unto life, when over the blue, transpicuouS rim afar Shineth the walls of the Wondrous City where only blessings and bisses are Why do you beat your hands with passion, aud storm the sky with yoar plea and prayer,
 Whenever passes a stainless spirit forever out of your clasp and carei You say he goes 10 glad, brave kingdom, over vague and voiceless sea, Where never a last good bye is spoken and never and never grave shall be, And where from rapture to perfect rapture with crown and Tyre he scars and sings, The cbrism of Christ upon his forehead, the glory of God upon his wings. If thought as you think my brothers, if believed In better sphere, Beyond the grass and the golden lilies that blossom over a dead man here, I would jingle with great, strange gladness whenever friend of mine should die, would robe him in festal raiment, and would kiss him a gay goodbye; And, Oi wheA unto me comes the hOur-the miracle hour that comes 10 all Never a cypress branch or blossom should threw its gloom on my gorgeous pail At my funeral should be dancing, and dainty ftasting at festal board Should be singing, and jest, and laughter and gurgle of wine in the glasses poured,
 And jubilant bells should rock the steepies when l was borne ts the gay, bright grave,
 And rattles of dyunaS and triiI Of trupop etc blend in glad thanksgiving stave
 -WSYth U0ed Heddlfght
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
Is it Really Consumption ?

Many case supposed to be radical lung disease is really one of liver com plaint and indigestion, but, unless that diseased liver can be restored to healthy action, it will so clog the lungs with cor rupting matter as to bring on their speedy decay, and then indeed we have consump.
 ton, which is scrofula of the lungs in its worst form. Nothing can be more hap oily calculated to nip this danger in the bud than is Dr. Pierce's |" Golden Medi- cal Discovery" By druggists.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
IMLETTE.
CHAPTER 1,

When the paiuter finished my sign Wilkins J. Robins, Attorney at Law," hung it up iu front of my off ,e, sat down and thus prepared for litigation to begin, consoled myself with the reflection that there were but three lawyers in Hogan vile. had been graduated without honors, and had come to a heavily tim bered region of the far west, not, as m es, men tritely say, to grow up with the country, but to assist the country iA its announced attempt to become flourish ing commonwealth. Hoganville was a very small to Sn, with log courthouse and a public square from which the shrubbery had not been removed. In front oi my office there grew an oak tree from branch of which, our mayor cheer fully told me man had b cen hanged.
 One day, shortly after had become a member of the bar, rather old man. Hawkins Fletcher, called on me to ask my advice about the legal propriety ot shooting a gentleman who had incurred his displeasure. Fletcher was fine look ing old fellow, with dark, handsome face. There was merry twinkle of hu- nor in his eyes as he spoke to me.
 "You are surely not in earnest" said l.
 Well, DO, young fellow. There is no, a man in this part of the country that l would kill. In fact, there is but one man in the world whom l want to kill, and where he is at present am not able to say"
 Then what business could he have with me2 Why had he asked my opin. ion? Probably his visit was merely so. cial.
 "l have come round," said he after a few moments silence, ito ask if you dc not want good place to board, don't keep boarding house, understand, bu, it has occurred to me and lmlette, my daughter, that to some extent one boardei would break the dresriness of living in the woods. live out here in the pictur. esque old log house that was built strong enough to resist the attacks of Indians What do you sayp'
 "l hardly kno V what to say," ejoined URder all circumstances good board. ing place is desirable, but"
 "Never mind making excuses. They tell me that you are good humored sor of young fellow, and that is the kind of g man we want"
 knew not what to say. The strange manner in which he approached me nat urally enforced caution. Had he some evil design2 He could not intend rob bery, for no one would have suspected that possessed money
 "What do you say, young fellow2'
 Well, Il go out with you and set how like the place"
 Enouph said Come onD
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
Whitehall Proverbs.
| Whitehall Times.l

Gilt-edged men are produced by brass.
 h this world, knowbody is anobody.
 While waiting for the ought o-bees, the will-bees may sting you.
 Hoisting too much sal has wrecked mary characters on life s voyage.
 Uuless you can raise the wind, do not expect to play tunes on the horn of plenty.
 He who turneth over new leat should put the weight of self-will upon it, lest it may be blown back.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
From Dallas.
(Texas SiftinRs.1

"You have not put down where you came from," remarked an Austin hotel clerk to a newly arrived stranger, who had registered himself and wife.
 "That's so, and I don't propose to put down where we came from," replied the stranger, who was on his bridal tour.
 What is the reason you don't register the name ofthe place you live at 2" asked the clerk.
 "Because if put down that we are from Dallas, everybody will think we are not married"
 The clerk smiled incredulously, and dropped the subject.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
CHAPTER II.

Imlette. A pen made of the golden feather plucked from an angels wing could not de justice to that giils beauty. When first saw her, sitting in the glow of log fire, thought-oh don't know what thought, but felt within my heart a flow of warm wine. felt that l was drunk, intoxicated by glance at that matchless being.
 Imlette," sad the old man, "this is is-hanged fl haven't forgotten your name, sir"
 "R r-robins," stammered. She arose, bowed slightly and said:
 I am pleased to see you, sir"
 sat down and attempted to appear at my ease, but know that failed. After a few minutes, during which time spoke not word, Mir. Fletcher, stating that ke must leok after his stock, quilted the room. When he had gone. the girl turned to me and said:
 "You must excuse my fathers strange ways. He does not mean to be rude."
 Rude That girls father rude! Why, his manners were charming. said as much. She laughed, and my blood danced a schottische. or course 1 was a fool. but couldn't help it. ought to have gone and jammed myself against a tree.
 "You have been in Hoganville but a short time, believe, Mir. Robins ?"
 Only few weeks"
 s Do you like the country2"
 Yes; charmed with it. Such elegant society" l stopped. She laughed.
 "We-father and I-have been living here more than two years, but haven't found any society,""
 What need had she Of society," To be herself were bliss.
 "Do you like the country ?" asked.
 "No, 1t is too wild and lonely. We came from the east. Our coming was a mere freak with father"
 "A glorious heak-I mean that such freaks are not uncommon among men whs spend the greater part of their lives
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
Father !!

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27

my arms. kissed her-kissed her twenty times. She would be nay wife. With me she would be happy in the woods. There would be no dross. All the hours would be golden. As we sat in Hutter of joy, gentleman's footsteps.
 Father, what on earth is the matter ?" exclaimed the girl when the old man ea- tered the room. His face was haggard. He tottered as he walked. He placed his gan In the rack and ceatinued to walk the foor. lmlette was almost wild with alarm.
 "Father, what can do for you ?"
 The old man stared at his daughter.
 "I saw him 1" he gasped. "Saw him, but he got away. l ran after him-ran for miles. Iniette, will you promise me one thing2"
 "Yes, anything" sobbed the girl.
 "Will you swear is3" aYes."
 "Hold up your right hand"
 She obeyed. "Swear that you will kill Henry Potter"
 "Oh, father-"
 Swear it!"
 swear it
 The old man revived. Neighbors came in to sec him. Oae evening, the third day after he was stricken down, his mind wandered.
 My daughter" said he, "has sworn that she will kill Henry Potter"
 The neighbors looked at one another and then looked at me. could have sunk through the floor. Could it be pos sible that they thought had shared the vow2 No, for one man, turning to me, said:
 "I believe the young lady will fulfill her VOW. You may be called upon to de- fcnd her"
 "I hope not" replied. "Ihope-I do not believe that she will dip her hands in blood"
 Tmlette entered the room. The topic of conversation was changed.
 That night the old man died. did my best to console the girl, but her grief was teo violent to be assuaged.
 We buried him in the woods.
 Imletse," " said l, when we turned from the burial "you cannot live alone in this house. Suppose we"
 "We cannot be married now," she re. PAtSu1 NtvAnan6 hAy HoSSAoh SAS N WoS asked. "I love you-worship you, Will kins, but in respect for my poor father we must wait"
 "How longp
 "Three weeks. lhave engaged an old woman to stay here with me. When Pot ter hears of my fathers death he will re- turn to Hoganville."
 "You certainly would not kill him, darling2'
 have sworn to kill him."
 But you cannot; you must not"
 "l must. Will you desert me if full fill my VOW ?"
 "No; could not give you up, but shall pray that your resolve may be weak ened."
 l saw that imploration was useless, but felt that she would soon forswear the bloody VOW. Alas, how fate turned against me.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
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 EXPOSITION

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 Gem Tray. Pa .. Agg., Or A. P. KNAPP, Genr P4ss- Agt.,
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
Accepting the Situation.
lNew York Su

'" I can give you cold bite" said the woman.
 "Why not warm it up2" asked the tramp.
 "There ain't any wood sawed" "That so2 We'll, give it me cold"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27

It is easier for camel to pose as creature of grace and beauty than it is for a man to remember to late his letters TI8S6 ."-FaX Rivsy ASyaacs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27

Salvation Oil, the great pain-remedy, as liniment is ponpareil. Price only 2S cents.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
CHAPTER ".


 Two weeks passed. One more week and Imlette would be mine. She rarely spoke of the oath which she had taken, but knew that she was keeping it we'll in mind. Sometimes asked myself ifI could marry murderess. Yes, l could. could marry lmlette. Still, shuddered at the thought.
 One morning-years cannot efface the memory of that day-I sat in my office, a victim of feverish reflection. The night had been nightmare; the day was 8 troubled dream, from which struggled in vain to arouse myself. Early at morn ing had seen lmlette. Her beauty was wrapped in winding sheet of pallor. Her eyes seemed to see nothing that was near her.
 Just as arose, with resolve to seek the girl and again implore her to re- nounce resolve madly imposed upon her, the town marshal burst into the room and exclaimed:
 "The girl has kept her VOW. Henry Potter is dead-found dead in the woods They have taken him to the court house. ,"
 My heart sank within me, but fol- lowed the marshal to the court house where a crowd of men had assembled. 1 showed my way through the pressing throng and entered the court room. The body lay on the floor. looked at the face. Great God the murdered man was my father. don't know how 1 got out of the house. Iknew nothing until found myself sitting on log in the wood. Some one touched me. l did not look VnuoA k,,t I EuA~, &hA kanok
 "Go awayl" cried. "You have murdered my father"
 Wilkins, for Gods sake, listen to me-"
 "Go away, tell you {" sprang to my feet and 6ercely turned upon lmlette. She raised her hands and uttered pite- ous cry-a cry that years afterward echoed in my soul.
 Wilkins"
 Ishoved her from me and hurried away hurried knew not whither. My father had erred, but could not marry the woman who had murdered him. l can recall but little of my experience in journeying from Hoganvllle. With re- gard to that part of my life my memory is almost blank. know that, ragged and hungry, l stopped at house, and when food was placed before me, devoured it like furnishing volt. l know that found myself in great city, that my head seemed to be on fire, and was taken to hospital. recovered slowly. heard drums. Men were marching. War had been declared. When l became physic- ally able joined the army. The officers said that 1 was good soldier yes, for ts me fatal shot would have Eeen vel. come. gradually rose to the rank of colonel. At Shiloh 1 was severely wounded, and was taken to hospital.
 One morning as lay, comparatively free from pain, I heard voice that thrilled me. Raising up, saw lmlette. She was dressed in black, and, with an air of quiet authority, was giving inssruc- tions to several nurses. She passed me, stood and looked at me, but heavy growth of beard concealed my identity. A man who lay near me groaned. lm- lette approached his cot.
 "Can do anything for you ?" she asked.
 "I am dying" the man replied. "Wont you pray for mel Oh, am go- ing to an awful hell.n
 Those who are in the defence of their country receive the special care of Re
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
Hoods SarsaparMa

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 "Hood's Sarsaparilla did me great good. was tired out from overwork, and it toned me up." MRS. G. E. SIMMONS, Cohoes, N. Y.
 "1 suffered three years from blood poison. took Hoods Sarsaparilla and think I am cured" MRS. NJ. J. DAVIS, Brockport, N. Y.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27
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 Floods Sarsaparilla beats all others. and Is worth its weight in gold" I. HARRINGTON, 130 Bank Street, New York City.
 Hoods SarsapariIIa Sold by all druggists. s1 ; six for S5. Made only by c. I. HOOD S CO, Lowell, Mass.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-02-27

but even month is long time ia a new country
 "True," she said. "I often find day very loHg"
 " thought that to you the hours were golden"
 They once were golden. but now many of them are dross."
 She turned her eyes upon me. had never seen her face so sad.
 wish that there were some one who could make the time pass pleasantly for yeu," remarked.
 Are you so much interested in me, Mir. Robins3"
 "Yes, ang-' came within one of calling her an angel. "Yes, l am very much interested. thought you knew that"
 "Why should know it2"
 "My actions should have taught you. :" "Your actions have taught me nothing Except what, lmlette?"
 "OA, nothing"
 "Piease tell me-"
 Nothing. snly you do not seem to care for my society"
 "Imlette r" exclaimed, springing to my feet and seizing her hands. " my love for you Is burning up my soul ["
 | dropped upon my knees She gently released her hands, placed one on each side of my face, leaned over and kissed me
 Wilkias," she said, "you will never know how dearly love you" Ecstasy. l arose and caught her In
The Daily telegraph., 1886-02-23
Hot Water the Remedy.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Feb. 23.-Hattie
Stanley. aged s is suffering with a
disease which is attracting the atten-
tion OF the medical fraternity. Two
years ego the child was attacked with
rheumatism affecting her heart to
such an extent that it did not have
sufficient vitality to send the blood TO
her extremes. Her hands and feet
have become lifeless and the child is
slowly dying of dry gangrene. The
fingers of each hand, up to the
knuckles are black and withered and
her feet present similar appearance
The child has suffered excrutiatine
pains for the past eighteen months and
locks forward to death as the only
relief. This case is often found with
aged people, sut this Is the only one
known where the sufferer was so
young.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-02-23
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
sState of Louisiana.

To tho Returning Officers of the Parishes Of
Caldwell: Franklin, Jackson, Ouachita
and Richland: -
WHEREAS, by the resignation of the
" Hon. Calvin III. Moore. and Thoma
Y. Ably. Senators from the Twenty-thirI
Senatorial District of this State. vacancies
In the General Assembly of this State.
And whereas it is made the duty offhe
Executive to order an election to- supnIv
such vacancies.
Now, therefore, I, Samuel ID. McEnerv
Governor OF the State of Louisiana, have
Thought proper to issue this my proclama-
tion, directing an election to take place i'm
the parishes of Caldwell, Franklin. Jack
son, Ouachita and Richland, constituting
the twenty bird Senatorial District of this
State, on day to be named by you. for
Two Senators to represent the Twenty
third Senatorial District of this State. to I'm
tho unexpired terms of the Hon. Calvin
Ill. Moore and Thomas Y. Aby. resipned.
and L do hereby direct and require Won
and each of you, the said returning officers
and all other officers therein concerned to
cause said election to held and Conducted
and the returns thereof to be made i'm tho
required for general elections.
Given under my signature and the seal
of the State of Louisiana, at tho CITY of
Baton Rouge, this 4th day OF January A.
ID. 1886.
:. 8. D. MCENERY.
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
Secretary of State.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-02-23
JUDGMENT.


o,;. no 10. o.a.e OF Louisiana. Parish of Oua-
chlta' Fifth District Court.
Mrs Mary E. Behen
VS.. No o.ae
Joseph Il. Belen.
by reason of this suit bavinr hao,, ,o,x
mary reached on the docket taLa,, rs ~,
ah9 tried; and by further reason oftha Ia ~
anu Inc evidence being i'm favor or tho
Nalntiff and against the defanda,t - ;s
oruered, adJudged and decreed. that the
Son,manity sorn a;y OF acquets and gains, hereto
iore 10 EXISTING between the piaintifr MARY
n. behen, and the defendant. Josenh II
D'enen' De dissolved and terminated and
that the said plaintiff be separatad IL, nv
perry 1rom her husband, the defendant as
Az Is further ordered, adjudged and de-
creed, that the said plaintiff he declared the
perry, consisting of wardrobes, Furniture
lewerIy, money, silverware, a horse and
99uSgy, etc., to the value OF one tho,,s.,,d
collars, and that she be authorized to ra.
sumo exclusive control of her said nara
phernal property. S" p"'"-
IL is further ordered that defendant nav
the costs of this suit pay
!, Done and signed in open Court. this 26tb
day ofSeptember, 1875.
II. w. RICHARDSON.
- Judge Fifth District.
5,., :: ., JONES. D'y Clerk Fifth District
The Daily telegraph., 1886-02-23
SNERIFF'S SALE.

Ihe State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Fifth District Court.
va A. Meyer & Co., and H.B. Claflin g. Co
VS..
t Winchester Hall.
BY virtue of an order of sale issued bv
the lion. Fifth District Court, in and for
the Parish OF Ouachita, and to me direcie ed
IN the above entitled and numbered suit.
rave seized and taken into my possession.
ana Will sell at public auction, between
legal hours of sale, to the last and highest
bidder, at the Brick Store House No. 81 i'm
the City OF Monroe, La, on
Saturday, 27th of February, 1886.
the following property to-wit:
Inc stock of goods, wares, merchandise.
groceries,, boots, shoes, hats, clothing. &c.
=, contained in the said brick store No
"a, and warehouses lately occupied by de.
iendant Winchester Hall.
Seized as the property of the defendant
ana Will be sold to satisfy said order of
sale and costs. u
Terms of sale. Cash, with .he benefit of
"
J. Il. MCGUIRE, Sheriff.
Saturday, Feb, IL, 1856.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-02-23
HORROR AyERTED.


WELLsvILLE, Ohio, February, 13
"A remarkable instance OF suspended
animation, with a narrow escape from
horrible death, occurred a few days age
at Jethro, hamlet in the eastern
outskirts of this place, tie particulars
OF which were disclosed to day. Two
weeks ago Mrs. Raymond, of that
place, while visiting her daughter in
Allegheny City was striken with
what was supposed TO be paralysis.
After week of intense suffering she
improved sufficiently TO allow Of
her removal to her home at Jethro,
The day after arriving she was taken
with relapse and continued to grow
worse until last Wednesday, when
She died, as was supposed, the doctors
having pronounced life extinct.
Friends and relatives Of the family
were notified by telegraph of her dem-
Use. The services of an undertaken
were secured, the body was prepared
for burial, wrapped in shroud
and placed in the parlor to await
the arrival of the coffin.
A friend of the women who had
arrived from distance, had occasion
to enter the room where Mrs. Raw.
mond had been laid out and approach
ing the body thought she discovered
traces of animation in the lileless form.
The astonished and overjoyed woman
made more critical examination
md discovered unmistakable eviden ce
)f vitality. The muscles of the face
md eyelids occasionally twilched the
yes partially opened and faint res
was ,oticed. The woman in
tanfly gave he alarm and the room
vas soon fiji ID with incredulous friend
Who discovered the same indica ,ions
t returning life. Physicians were at
nee summoned and every known
estorative applied in the hope of
aving her life.
Alter three hours Of vigorous and
nremitting attention hours that
'emed interminably long to the fam
y-the lifeless form was restored to
'nsciousness- She slowly and Lam
nidly opened her eyes 10 perfect
curiousIy surveyed her
lrroundings, and in few minutes s
ebly asked in Il scarcely audible |
)ice the cause for the unusual COM ]
otion, and inquired how she came ;
possession of the unique garb in {
hich she was clothed. The situation t
as explained to her, when she re- t
led that while in her comstose state t
e smagined that she had fallen into !,
deep refreshing sleep. Mrs. Rays +
oud is improving slowly, with fair /
ances for recovery. Her escape a
'm the terrible fate of being buried a
We WsS very narrow. She had a,
en- In state of insensibility for two N
VS., the body was cold and clammv. OF
q respiration had 10 all appear !, -
cts ceased entirely. In few hours
IRE the woman would undoub.ed ="
We been buried.