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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
THE COMMON LOT.
BY JAMES MONTGOMERY

once in the flight of ages past There lived q man--and who was hes Mortal, howe'er thy lot be cast, That man resembled thee. Unknown the region of his birth. The land in which he died unknown, His name has periShed from the earth, This truth survives alone That joy and grief and hope and fear Alternate triumphed in his breast, His bliss and woe, a smile tear oblivion hides the rest. The bounding pulse, the languid limb The changing spirits rise and fall We know that these were felt by him. For these are felt by all. He suffered, but his pangs are OCT. Enjoyed. but his delights are fled, Had friends, his friends are now no more. And foes, his foes are dead. He loved, but whom he loved the grave Hath lost in it's unconscious womb. Oh she was fair. but naught could save Her beauty from the tomb. He saw whatever thou hast seen Encountered all that troubles thee. He was whatever thou hast been, He is what thou shalt be. The rolling seasons, day and night, Sun. moon and starr, the earth and main Erewhile his portion. life and light, To him exist in vain The clouds and sunbcams OCT his eye That once their shades and glory threw Have left in wonder silent sky No vestige where they flew. The annals of the human race. Their ruins since the world began, of him afford no other trace Than this-there lived man.
 --Gd NuOa.ja
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
A Vety Remarkable Story
'tuidcnunoi F''ll"nr'

\ gentleman who lives m the eastern part of thi- country tells onc of tho-o et"ric- that few p"oIl" will believe without seeing it IT, say that l., was out foN hunting and when tn, chase was at the height of it's excitement hi- hor.c ran into an uld well thirtv feet deep Tn" hors" wa- instantly killed ly the fall hui the rider waD. uthtitt The wall. of th" well had cafcd m hi the bott0n a dlsthne" oi ih;rr nr four feet and the gentleman says tlu- pre- vented g"itihg 0;;: lss .lIgging inotinldr Realizing his situation II" began io call for help at the top oi ms Vuicr but uu a-~i.tanc" cam" He wac compelled t remain in the well all night and the next morning ti" stencil arising from the dead cArch-s of the hor-c was any thing but pheasant. and he noticed that huzzards were soaring over the rIpi Finally the huzlard- began to aliRht IT, tho wrll and II was then that bright idea struck him II" decIdcd t0 catch the huzlar,l- hy the leR- a- they cam" down until he got sufficient number to carry him out That he iid and when he caught AS many IA hI- hands would hold he shoocd at them and they flew up, carrying hiB out Of ihr well
 But .till the fox-hunt"r was m di. lernma Tn" buxxar'is hes up .nrapidly that h. could not turn loose when he reached the tap without falling back III the well Upward the bul1ar'Is flew with their human freight and the fox hunter began to d"spair of hls li'. after all When about one hundred yards abOvc the ground the fox hunter wac just about to let % and fall when h" wa. struck by another bright idea II" decided tp lo0rs one buzzard Al tim" until hi- weight would pull them down ward Acting upon this plan il" war soon landed safely upon tn" ground
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
Armed Forces of Europe.
Exchange

In Germany. Austria France, Ku-~Ia and ltalv every mal" adult capable of bearing arms k liable to mlllthrv ser vice In Germany the liability extends over twenty-five ycar- from seventeen to 42 and include three years active service m the standing army, four years in the first reserve, tlY" years In the second reserve and thirteen years in the third reserve In France and Russia the liability extends oyer twenty years in Italy over nineteen, and in Austria over twelve years Russia "xacts -lx Yrar- active service from her recruits Italy eight years and Austria three The fol- lowing IF statement of the standing armies of the several countric. at the close of ls19-exclu.iye of the Ia-t classes of reserve
 Germany Peacr footing 42oIE0 men war footing l .3DUD men.
 France-Peace footing j02 VO men war footing l .3UpD men
 RusSia-Peac footing j02 0o men war footing lpVD men
 Italy-Peace footing l-9U0 men war footing 335 ,p0 men
 Au-tria--Pca footing D,1Up men war footing, 77l,OU
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
Why Gran, Was No, A.sas.ina,ed.

The darkest day of my hfc said the general was the day heard of Lin. colns assassination l did not know what it meant Here was tho rct~iiion put down in the field and starting up in the guttcrS; We had found it aS war, now We had to fight it NS assassination Lin. coln was killed on the eVenlnS of the fourteenth of April was busy send, ing out orders to stop r,rruluns the purchaSc of supplies, and to muster out the army lincolp had promised ta HN to the theatre, and wanted me to 70 with him While l was with the pr,'sl. dent, notc came hom MrS Grant say ing she must leave Washington that night; She wanted to gu to Burlington to src her childrcn some incident ot a triting nature had made her resolve to leave that evening was glad to have It so, as | dhd not want Ia "a |" tho theatre So made my excuse to Lin coln, and al thu proper hour w started for the tram As We were driving along FeuN~NlNanla avenue, a horScman droN" past us on allop, and back again around our earrlaRE booking into fl Mrs Grant Sa,d rhcrv ls the man whn sat near tls M lunch to-day, with som" other mrn, and tried to oNe erher our cam. Ncraation He was sd rude that We icit the dining raum Here hc k now riding after us thought u was ouly curiosity hut learned anerwarl that the hurScman was Booth IL srcmcd 1 was ta have been attaoke,i, and Mr. Grant sudden resolve ta lvaNe doraneed the plan \ few days after r'cc,Nvd au auonN Nnlou~ letter from man saving that ho had been detailed Ia kill mo that hC rode on my tram as far as iiavre dc Grace and a~ my car was luckrd he failed to get ln lc thanked Gad hr had failed l remembered the conductor lacked our car. bat how true tho letter was l can not say learned of tho assassination as l Mas passing through Philadelphia | turned around took a special tram and came an to Washington lt was the ulonmicst day ot mN life
 ] fapMrll vain would tr Stou vnutrh ai thee
 And nuN can, hnt what thou saAst VI me i fhN smiles court uet, WiI ilipu anger feat
 frA"d tn,m them all mN head lies quiet hvv
 hat fault Nuu hcHf ai I.TAN inin, ;n .s,tiH Aud loah at homo enough ther, ta be don"
 kptftph tB faafah thsj,h sotpf 1Sp'.5 The shoemaker ls an authority on sol's th" drcs-makcr on hode" h,, Ion t'aJatf
 \ standing invitation u,ot up Merchant 7ttetkr
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
Don't Chew Poison.

If your dealer don't keep Turf plug write to Rudolph Finzcr Tobacco Co, Louisville Ky, and Ge. sample free for yourself, and one for him. Give his name
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
Memphis < Little Rock By.

Thls f~tilsf afld feiiAiits f.9te Niih its tSn 6i
 s dAfy ls4AsIsst Bains ls ts iiTsst HDd gulrk s@i f,,u,s all fsaHts fA&t essJtl s.,gthesEl tsss f"t nnsti14s al IAttIe ic~k aud AsHpbis feiinizn sissp4fv piKht tfsHH baiy chang" fttein !it llF JLsfk to SF~ YHrs AhHs b0sfE aDietrf tban any ash"t F,ie bisssfAi iGd4f ssFBts dfffesi rnGfAuts ths great through freight tHs t~ssh tSiu" Ihsk and fa~ssfH eitisas tisS1pAAt, t<,sisyiils. Hsnlpi,ls eh
 fbtush blils Vf i-DiiDs b, sii isdnts dn,s-is A'd foreign
 p1I fYU tuHsfuatlssj Nfth ntAt- sslsdptss, rates, s.T sntss p, D 4fLItH
 pt llfJTH FfNk t4Hti1 Fgf EFat fteh AGt.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

Clara Morris u~4s PoxzDnis Powder Clara Len,i-a K eiiogg does hkew,so. FoI sale by all draggisis and fancy good' dealer-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

Delicious fruit i- the fayoring of Fin- ger patent Havana Cured chewing tobacco Nicotine extracted Nochern. ical in II
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

Marriage generally improve. wo- mans complexion Thi- i- tecau." che has some one to buy 1t for her .Ne1- noa I"d,y,es0ient
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

Cat at tsse eIbows--A sssvypipe-E1.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03
A Great Medical Work on Manhood.

Etbaustsd NitRlitr Setttf,iA bnd thysiesi ibiihk fly frruntufr lt. ltti" iu man iftpTr ni tpt aHh the ubinid Hlafe f"tultinV ff"ni inds'f f"ti"hs ot \ ifH,b fuf sfsTs HaH, s'"ing tuitdlr aged aud ',li II contaiaz tB pt"~ npiious ipf all HHd pbfnfsir dlses.Ats, sHs l. auF 'f ' s n saahhlr h fsnnb bY the eAttnf. S Shiss "s p"tisns" for f yHafs is surl probably u'NFt ttHfte feil tp Inc lot pf aHY fi Ysisan sH taFra ''Hrd lH hssait ful tfsurh inb~iin, rA ~s d ''Nefs. Ion sii gUaf aut"'d [" bs husf N'ft in every ssnss than hhJ plh"r ~1tk H,lh In tiiN country fW t1 I. ot h" aUly ilB tiy nlaii Is~,paid Illustrative rsWpie free l., Ls-iy Fsnd Hn~ Gold medal s~zFds' the 4uihpt Ly tbe Snugnai Asfhss Asas"isti',D t' ut" Hon HiSsTii sud Rss'"th," "nl"s's "i tbs ts,asd fhF reader is respectfully referred
 The Ssirh,s Vf tlfs ts worth fDufs ', thH yf1ng hpd uildiie aged D' iii3s Rrntfstp3 thA all th. gold u,inrr pf faiifyfuis and fhs sllseE of Aey ada combined E ! thfGni'is
 Ihs nt"ner pf Idfs p'Hnts a'it ih- rsts and tuis lif tho constitution aDd Hnpss d many n ynaIhg man baN" been fatally sfss kssi. Ahnch.Strf Mirror.
 The rieucs of Ilfe is of greater ssius tbAb al tbr medical N"fkH ItbiiHst 10 fjs H'Intt. Tor uie iAHt IJ ypAfe AtlAHta ton@tttuttsal.
 ths ~lsur" sf tafe is A super, and upAstefJ tea tl,. on n~fsD1s Ahd pt yhieal debility Istfi Free Press
 Tt,sle ls no fuHulst pi 1sfe,y t1 Nh1'n tbis iSSk sli ht us4fGl NfIstitsf Jsth paFrgt, K1afdlAH instfuTttf o clergyman kfHoFsGt
 Addfpn~ Ige Peabody NFdis al InetiiUtT H Df " II FaFk"f So. { EalEbrh street B<~btH. N AaN ,sbo may "otssits1 all diA4asr- S~'.Jiube skll nhd experience. Chronic ABd 0s~iibats disease- thAt have bsiied ti,s sEill d all Dihff phr rsiffabs si~ siAify. AGrh treated ssiesszafshT %tfifat at To stance of fAilDfr Mention AftShsss 1fHFFisF
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

The shoemaker is an authority a solrs. thr drcs-makci on bodec ha Ion Geeftf
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

\ standing invitation tict ul, Merchant 7iaetir
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-04-03

fapwrll vain wotld lsr~ecu vnoarh oi thee And nuM oan- hnt hat thou saAht VI me+ lhN smiles court uut anI lhlpu anstt feat irA"d in,m them all mS hsad lies 4ulct hcr. N hat fault Nuu hoHf ai mr I.TAN inin, u, .st.,i Aud lo,tk al hamV enough tltrrt tu be donV
 kptiaph ct fagtah thHt,tas tastpf 1NsI
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Ex-vioe President wheeler.


There appeared In the New York World
Of ten days ago what purported to be let
ter from Malone 30 full Of inaccuracies con
cerning ex-Vice President William A.
Wheeler that II at first seemed wiser TO ig-
more II than to answer II, but its republiCa-
tion in other papers and the talk that 1t is
making outside Of Malone, among former
Gcquaintanocs of our illustrlous townsman,
demands reference TO II.
1t is proper first to declare that the arti-
Gle could never have been written at Malone.
1t Is so absurdly incorrect in SO many re-
spects that no one residing here could have
prepared 1t.
II the attack upon Mr.. Wheeler affected
only his standing with the public, 1t would
not be his wish nor the impulse OF any
friend to refute II, but in the evening OF
IN good woTk-Mr. Wheeler prizes, first,
the esteem OF his neighbors and home
friends, and, second, the good opinion Of
those who, in his public life, were drawn
close to him and shared his affections. That
these should be led to even question
whether the things alleged in the Worlds
article could be true gives him inexpressi-
BILE pain, and to prevent such possibility
| is the purpose OF this correction.
The article In the World pictures Mr.,
| Wheeler as a physical and mental wreck,
| secluded from callers under the jealous
care Of relatives lest his real condition
should become known, and rendered dull
and heavy by opium. Minor matters Of
misstatement are so abundant In the article
that 1t is not worth the time 1t would take
to even specify them.
The naked truth concerning Mr.. Wheeler
Is that he is a sick man-mOre grlevously
so than even most OF his nelghbors realize,
and yet his condition is not such US to
| PROSTATE him except occasionally. He Is
often upon our streets, and attends divine
services with regularity. lie was at church
| on Sunday last. But he suffers nevertheless
all the time from malady than which few
are more irritating and nerve.trying, aud
| which deteTs him from an activity and
social relations which would otherwise be
delightful TO bin. But In the quiet Of his
home his friends are always welcome, and
never fail to find his greeting as cordial as
Of old, the grasp Of his hand as hearty, his
conversation possessed Of all the charming
qualities of younger days, and his intellect
ual aCumen and his interest In public affairs
| unchanged and undated.
Mr.. Wheeler has never used morphine
except under the most severe suffering,
and then by the advice Of his physician, DR.
Theodore Gray, by whose authority We
make this statement,
So far from his home being closed Il
visitors or his life regulated by any one, hi!
doors are always open TO friends he chidel
National Republican., 1886-12-11
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them that they do not call oftener and he
is absolutely the master Of his own move
ments and habits.
Mr.. Wheeler has lived life in Malone
which has been full of personal kindnesses
and crowded with helpful work in every
public enterprise. He Is now withdrawn
from politics and public affairs, seeking
only such comfort as may be wrought out
of life by association with his friends, con-
verse with favorlte authors, and the doing
in quietness Of such good us he may. lie
seeks neither political nor personal con-
troversy, and it is deplorable that any one
should aim to disturb his peace by so un-
founded an assault as that which the
World, IN probably an unguarded moment,
admitted to It's columns. Such attacks
are, as characterized by President Cleve-
land and others who have unjustly felt
their sting, little short OF "ghoulishn and
deserve the reprobation Of all men who
love truth and justice and believe in fair
play and manliness.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
y BIT FOR RIIEUMATICS.
seasonable Suggestions as to the Best
Way to Subdue the Malady.

Seasonable Suggestions as to the Best
Way to subdue the Malady.
"A Family Doctor in Casselrsl
OF the feet and limbs particular care
should be taken. The shoes or boots
boots are the best-ought 10 be strong, of
the best leather, and roomy enough to ad-
init a warm worsted sock or stocking. These
should be soft, and on no account should DO
worn after they become damp with per-
spiration or otherwise. Those who suffer
from chronic rheumatism have often weak
right hearts; the blood does not find its way
back from the feet with celebrity. and heat
and perspiration are the results. Thousands
OF people not only catch cold, hut post
lively catch their deaths through the feet.
Why will they not be warnedH Socks and
stockings are cheap enough, yet | know
many who spend pounds on their back,
| and begrudge pence on their feet. Two
pairs Of stockings or socks week. This
Is not enough, reader IL you are subject
to rheumatism, or have an idiosyncrasy
that points that way, or II you are ever
troubled with acidity or heartburn, change
the socks once a day. II you do you will
live to bless the "Family Doctor" for CIV
ing you this hint.
Flannel underclothing-or call 1t wool
is not cure for chronic rheumatism, but IL
Is so sure preventive that am justified in
urgently recommending It's use. Nay,
further, without holding extreme views,
like the German doctor, would advise
| patients who are subject TO rheumatism or
rheumatic gout to adopt the wooden sys-
TEN Of clothing almost entirely, both by
night and by day. There is no reason at
| all why the sheets Of the bed should not bo
| Of wool, pillow-cases alone being linen. IL
this plan were adopted there would be but
little chance, indeed, of catching a chill in
| bed.
would carry my scheme Of wooden day
clothing so far as to permit neither linen
next to the skin nor, except on particular
| and unavoidable dress occasions, linen any
where; and the same rule should be carried
| out summer and winter.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Every Lady Knows That Bearing Down
PnInR

are hard to bear. The Vegetable COMPOUND
of Lydia L, Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, cures
them. A lady in New York writes: II have
taken two bottles Of the Compound and havo
used your sanitiye Wash a few times, aud l
know 1t has benefited me. l don't feel tho
bearing down pain, which so olten felt be-
fore, nor the pain in my limbs and back as was
formerly the case" A lady in Florida: 81 am
thankful to say am greatly benefited. This
is the first time have been regular in my
monthly periods since my last baby was born.
then do not suffer so with my back and the
bearing down pains. Last night | lcalked a
mile to church, Il thing have not done in a
yCdr! All praise TO your Compound"
National Republican., 1886-12-11
COL. BAYNE,s GREAT SHOT.
The Pennsylvania Congressman Dis
tinguishes Himself with the Cue.

There was an interesting game of bill
lizards at Wizards last night in which Col.
Tom Bayne, Of Allegheny, showed himself
as skillful with his cue as he is in political
management. In the beginning of the game
he played badly, making less than half
dozen scores in as many innings, while his
opponent nearly ran out. Then some re-
freshments were brought in, and the con-
gresham set to work In earnest. In one
inning he ran fifteen points, and that too
without once having the balls In "picnic"
position. His shot In the fifteenth
score was remarkable one, and
caused great deal Of applause from
the lockers on. The two object balls
were in corners diagonally opposite, while
the white ivory was near the center of the
table. Col. Bayne, after surveying the
table grimly, sent the ball around the table
In search OF It's companions, and the course
II took was something surprising. After
touching the ball in the lower corner IL
ran up the cushion just half way; then be-
gan diagonal course and came up to the
ball in the other corner. Old habitues OF
Wizards billiard rooms say that such n
shot has seldom been made there, and every
body was surprised at the congressman's
skill. 1t might be remarked, too, that the
most surprised man in the room was Col.
Bayne himself.
National Republican., 1886-12-11
"A stitch in Time Saves Nine" 4"

Do not wait until you have had big fire,
and then regret you were not sufficiently in-
suTed. Insure now with the CQTcoran Fire
lnsuIance Company, l00l L street northwest.
Directors: John 4, Lehman presidents Chas.
A. James, vice president; James L. Barbour,
George A. Mcllhenny, William Il. Edmons.On,
John Joy Edsou q. MCCleland, secretary,
Miss MCCABE, SOC Ninth street northwest,
has the finest stock Of stationery In the city,
National Republican., 1886-12-11

A BALTIMORE negro who emigrated to Liberia
years ago ordered quantity of Dr. Bulls
Cough syrup, stating that he didn't like to be
without
National Republican., 1886-12-11
Only soc Each.

scafs and Ties at 6s, rs, csc,
81, s1,o5, SI.I5, SI.a5, and $3.50
each.
National Republican., 1886-12-11

No WELL regulated household should be
without bottle of AnEostura Bitters, the
world renowned appetizer and invigorator
Beware of cOunterieits. Ask your grocer or
druggist for the genuine article, manufactured
by DR.. j. q, u, siegert 4 Sons,
National Republican., 1886-12-11
MUFFLERS.

A generous assortment of each style that CO mes
marked at exceptionally low prices quality considered
White Cashmere Mufders, silk and satin stripes
large and small polka spots, &c.. So 62h, 65, 75 $40
$I.12H, $1.25, and $I.37
Silk Muflers, white cream, and fancy coors stripes
checks and brocaded designs, Size to $3.50 each.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1886-03-16

than The military home would afford
governed With something NOT unlike the
discipline al military camp.
Gentlemen. ia view Of my Imperfect
knowledge Of The purpose d the Legisla-
turf, YOU will please excuse the inconclu-
.iFe manner IN which | have written, but
before closing this letter, LEI me assure you
II the gFalilied pride with which yoni
generous purpose inspires me The wish
that something should BE- done for suffering
Confederate soldiers has ever been nearesl
h ny heart, bat often a. the thought un.
hidden Toas, ii was met BY the renem'
brance HAT arson, pillage aud eonliscailoa
had impoverished our people, and that
they had no other resource than direcl
taxation 10 provide Tor thcir needy and dis
sblcd defenders. Earlier lhan wsr M
tieipated, the Representatives Of the people
lind the State able t. begin the performance
Of = duty commended alike by good moral,
aud sound policy Brave Mississippi, ma,
he bread she casts upon the waters returI
10 her manifold, aud may peace and
plenty ever be throughout her borders, j
The prayer u one whose boyhood's aspira
iion was, and whose desire IN age, j. 10
her honor and prosperity.
Please, gentlemen 70 accept Tor your
selves aud your associates, the grateful &C
acknowledgements Of your friend,
Faithfully. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Hons. w. H. Luse, j. y. Vsrtner, scnap
Com; Hora. NJ. Il. Jones, j. G. Long
street, Pres. Groves, House Con-.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1886-03-16
fcoMMuHICATED
death List" Terrible showing
plantation Record

EpIToR CLARION: Having examined
the report of the House Committee on the
Penitentiary, fiud the following statement
made: This terrible record should be
made public, and have had il copied for
publication, as the pcnitentiary question is
now to be considered by the Legislature,
all Information Of the question should be
published.
let the impartial legislator read and
ponder this death roll, and ask himself the
question, ii this farming OF these poor UNI
fortunate convicts on plantations is TO be
longer tolerated, what is public sentiment
in this natter what are the dictates of
humanity? what does State pride as we'll rs
duty require? There is but one answer,
and that Ia, adopt any system which will
relieve the State Of this infamous leasing
and sub pleasing system. This blot should
be wiped out The honor Of the State re-
Quires il, and the Legislature should Crap
pie with this Penitentiary business and do
something that will better the condition of
the criminal classes, and not hawk them
around like cattle or dumb brutes, to be
abused, outraged and killed outright with
out let or hindrance Read this;
]. NJ. Allen, Tupelo, Lee county, had in
his possession in 1885, is convicts, death.
Burdett Il Hamilton, Burdetts Station,
Washington county, had in 1884, 80 con-
victs, 10 deaths. In 1885, they had Isl
convicts, deaths
s. Gwin, Leland Z. o.. Washington
county, had, in 1854, 6 convicts, death.
DIR. ]. L. Hebron, Greenville, Washing
ton county, had in 1884, % eonvicts, 2
deaths. In 1885, he had a convicss, |
death.
Hoskins q Hamilton, Brookhaven, Lin
coin county, had, in 1884, So convicts, >
deaths.
w. L. Nugent Bolivar Landing, Bolivar
county, had, in 1884, 29 cenvicts. deaths.
In 1885 he had 20 convicts, deaths.
B. S. Kicks, Belle Prairie, Letlore coun-
~, had, in 1884, A convlets, deaths.
las. S. Richardson, Stormville, Bolivar
county, had, in 1884, 46 convicss, 10
deaths.
C. II. Smith. Greeuville, Washington
county, had in 1884, So convicls 2 deaths.
Ia 1885, they had AZ convicts, s deaths.
Townsend ( Hemingway Glendale r. O.,
Coahoma county, had in 1881, Sc convicts,
S deaths. In 1885, they had 80 convicts,
A deaths.
J. P. withers, Carolina Landing, Wash