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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
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Boarding. house keepers are obliged so keep their eyes wide open, aud most of them do 1t, emphatically. In a popular
 locality are two rival houses, the relations of whose respective landladies are not at present on peace footing. One of the ladies suspected her neighbor of inveig- ling two of her prize boarders to desert and go over to the opposite camp. Since then a sort of armed neutrality has been maintained. though no act of aggression or reprisal had taken place until Christ mas night. On that evening, just as the boarders were coming from every direc- tion to the roast turkeys, pigs and chick ems, the mince- pies, plum-puddings, and other Christmas cheer, the landlady was mortified at learning that two of the most finished and elaborate "drunks were hanging over the gate, at the very portal of the temple of hospitality. The quick witted landlady saw her chance to get even. Sending out two reliable servants to execute her orders, the two disreput- able old objects were moved gently along and hung gracefully on the fence of the rival establishment, where they remained unknown, indeed, to its proprishess, but subjects of disgusted observation to everybody else, who imagined them to be regular boarders who b ad found their way home by instinct. So with a little skill and nerve, even the despised tramp may be made of use.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
A Bobbin- Mill in North England.
IA. H. B., in January Overland.

IA. H. B., in January Overland.l
 There are few other industries in this remote corner of the world except farm ing. One, however, which was singularly interesting 10 us was bobbin-turning, a rare old trade, which fortunately is not dead. The bobbin-mill stands in one of the most wildly beautiful woods in Eng land for many year it has been there, until it is so toned down with the storms and the sunshine of bygone seasons, that it is piece of the quiet content of the scene, with its great piles of hewn wood and logs stacked high above the doorway. All day long the Stockgill stream, which turns the wheel, rushes leaping down the glen, dashing and splashing over the rocks all day long the mill ourrs and huns, and in the high ceihnged working-room, where the spi- ders spin webs undisturbed among the rafters, the human toilers, men and boys, turn .skillfully the reels and bobbins There is the faint scent of the fragrant wood in the air, and the dust of the sil- very ash, which softens the ruddy color in the children's cheeks. and powders the white hair of many of the older men, giving them a subdued, refined express sion
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
The Great Southwestern Music House,

ne GTcat ooutuWcStcFu MUSIC 1OuSes
 Considering the natural advantages of the two places, and the enterprising character of their business men it is but natural that Memphis. Tenn, and Little Rock, Ark, should be the commercial centers and great supply depots of their own and several adjoining states. Among the business houses of the two cities there is none that stands higher or better de- serves the trade it commands than the Great Southwestern Music House of H. G. Hollenberg. A business career ~f over thirty years in Memphis aud of six years in Little Rock, during which these houses have virtually controlled the music trade of Arkansaw, Tennessee, Mississippi, north Alabama, north Texas and the Indian Territory, places them prominently above all southern competi. tors. These houses carry the largest and most complete stock of the Lest m akes of pianos and organs, sheet music and all goods pertaining to their line, and are prepared to fill orders without any delay, and at prices less than the purchaser can obtain in the east, frei sht considered. All goods handled by H. G. Hollenberg are comprised in neat catalogue which will be mailed free to any address. Par ties contemplating the purchase of a piano, or organ, or musical merchandise of any description, should not tail to ob- tain Hollenberg's prices befor. ordering elsewhere. Address, H. G. Hollenberg, Memphis, Tenn, or Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
A Guarantee.

Of all the diseases to which mankind is subject, there is not one that more completely bah1es medical skill than Bright's disease of the kidneys. Nature, however, has supplied the remedy which science has tried in vain to provide. The waters of Griffin Spring, Ark, will no. only relieve, but will positively cure Bright's disease. It has been cured by the use of these waters, and so positive are we that they will cure in every in. stance, that we gNar0skee cure to all F afflicted with Bright's disease or any other kidney affection, who will come and use the waters as advised. By "guarantee is meant that unless a cure IS effected, the patient will be under no expense whatever while at Griffin Spring. Visit ors whose cases require 1t, will receive the best of medical attention from Dr. T. A. Krider, resident physician. KAs to the efficacy ot these waters in ktdp ey troubles, we refer te John H. Reslear, of Genoa, Nance Co.,, Neb., who, alter sui- fering during several years with Bright's disease, was completely restored by a three weeks visit to Griffin Spring. Wm. Allen, of Little Rock, Ark, suffered 37 years with kidney complaint and was cured by the use of these waters. Hon. C. R. Breckenridge, M. C., Washington, D. C., Hon. Lecil Bobo, San Antonio, Tex, H. ]. Deal, Charleston, Mo-, F. M. Threadgill, Lynchburg, Va, and Rev. A. R. Kennedy, Little Rock, Ark, will all be ar testimony to the efficacy of the waters of this spring. Parties interested may write t0 aCv Of thn 0~p<lao&Ar rnAnt;no Ad above, for confirmation of our statement. Griffin Spring Is but three and one hali miles from the railroad, and less than four hours ride from Little Rock. The hotel affords the best of accommodations to guests, and there is nothing lacking in the surroundings to make it a pleasant resort. For further information address
 V. H. HENDERSON & Co.,,
 Griffin Spring,
 White Go. Searcy P. O., Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
A First-Class House.

There is probably no house In the south carrying larger or more complete stock of Wines and Liquors than Nick kupferle, at his wholesale establish ment, northwest corner Main and Mark ham streets, Little Rock. His stock embraces Bottled Beer, Ale. Porter, Ginger Ale, Seltzer and Apollinaris waters; Mentebello, Dry Monopole, Royal Champagne; Rhine wines, Clarets and California wines; Hoff's Mott Ex- tract, Green and Clark's Champagne Cider, also, fine whiskies and sigars, case goods and general saloon supplies. With a stock complete in every detail, dealers may send their orders with a cer- tainty of their being filled promptly and at the lowest ruling prices.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
A Cheap Pair of Pictures.

For forty cents we will mail, postpaid, to any address, the splendid colored en. cravings, "The Arkansaw Traveller" and The Turn of the Tune"; also, withou, extra charge, the original story of the " "Arkansaw Traveller" as told by Colonel Sandy Faulkner, and the music of The Arkansaw Traveller arranged for the piano. The pictures are gotten up in the highest style of art and possessing such historical interest they should have a place in every household. Postage stamps taken. Address, Read & Benham, Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
SoLD By ALk NE WSDRALRRS.

THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER can be pro cured wholesale at the following wholesale news depots:
 American News Company, New York, American News Co.,, Denver, Colo, American News Co.,, St. Paul, Minn., Baltimore News Co., Baltimore, Md, Central News Co.,, Philadelphia, Pa, Cincinnati News Co.,, Cincinnati, Ohie, Cleveland News Co.,, Cleveland, O., Detroit News Co.,, Detroit, Mich., G. H. Watts, Omaha, Neb.,
 H. l. O'Brien, Kansas City, Mo, Montreal News Co.,, Montreal, Canada, Newark News Co.,, Newark, N. l., New England News Co.,, Boston, Mass, New York News Co.,, New York, News Orleans News Co.,, New Orleans, La., Pittsburgh News Co.,, Pittsburgh, Pa., knooe Island News Co.,, Providence, R. l., ga. Francisco News Co, San Francisco, Cal St. Louis News Co.,, St. Louis, Mo-, Toronto News Co.,, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Western News Co.,, Chicago, tl., Washington News Co.,, Washington, D. C., And is sold by all retail newsdealers every where.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

The handsomest calendar for 1886 re. ceived at this office is one issued by N w. Aver & Son, the great newspaper ad- vertising agents of Philadelphia. The calendar is large, artistic in design and is in every way worthy of the enterprising house which issues it. The cost of this calendar is too great to permit it's gratui. tous distribution so Messrs. Aver & Son have fixed upon it price of $ cents just sufficient to cover original cost-for which amount it will be mailed to any address postpaid. Address N. w. Ayel & Sou, Times Building, Philadelphia.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
Anecdote of Washington's Boyhood.
 lSt. Niehoias.i

There is story told of George Wash ington's boyhood- unfortunately there are not many stories-which is to the point. His father had taken great deal of pride in his blooded horses, and his mother afterward took great pains to keep the stock pure. She had several young horses that had not yet been broken, and one of them in particular, sorrel, was extremely spirited. No one had been able to do anything with 1t, and it was pronounced thoroughly vicious, as peo- pie are apt to pronounce horses which they have not learned to master. George was determined to ride this colt, and told his companions that if they would help him catch it, he would ride and tame it.
 Early in the morning they set out for the pasture, where the boys managed to surround the sonel and then to put bit iato his mouth. Washington sprang on its back, the boys dropped the bridle, and away flew the angry animal. Its rider at once began to command the horse re. sisted, backing about the field, rearing and plunging. The boys became thoroughly alarmed, but Washington kept his seat, pever once losing his self control or his mastery of the colt. The struggle was a sharp one, when suddenly, as if determined to rid itself of its rider, the creature leaped into the air with tre- mendous bound. It was its last. The violence burst blood vessel, and the noble horse fell dead.
 Before the boys could sufficiently re- cover to consider how they should extri- cate themselves from the scrape, they were called to breakfast, and the mistress of the house knowing that they had been in the fields, began to ask after her stock
 "Pray, young gentlemen" said she, "have you seen Ily blooded colts in your rambles9 hope they are well taken care of My favorite, am tolc, is as large as his sire"
 The boys looked at one another, and no one liked to speak. Of course the mother repeated her question.
 "The sorrel is dead, madam" said her son. "I killed him"
 And then he told the whole story. They say that his mother flushed with anger, as her son often used to, and then, like him, controlled herself, and presently said quietly:
 "lt is well but while regret the loss of my favorite, rejoice in my son who always speaks the truth"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
Perch and Pike.
tLondon Saturday Review. ;

lLondon Saturday Review.]
 Perhaps it is the necessity of taking good aim when proceeding to swallow a perch that makes the pike fight shy of him in his hours of repletion, for a perch swallowed sideways would certainly give trouble. One of the old Saxon gods was represented standing with naked feet on the back fin of perch "as an emblem of p atience in diversity and con nstaucy in trial" In many places both in England and the south of Scotland small perch are considered the best-taking bait for pike, and in Slapton Lea perch with his back 6n cut of is almost the only bait used for pike Some writers sug- gest that it is on account of the unusally rough skin and closely-set scales of the perch that that all.devouring onster, the pike, is ienient toward him. How ever, it is hardly necessary to find reason for fallacy. Pike are often caught in Sweden in curious way, illustrative of their greed. Large perch swallow the baited hooks en the night lines, and in their turn are swallowed by pike. In this case, however, it is, of course, impossible for the pike to swallow the perch head foremost, and, though he is not actually hooked, yet the perch's spines set SO fast in his throat and mouth that the fisher man draws both fish in together. Some what the same fate often overtakes the perch, too, when his greed makes him at- tempt to devour the formidable sickle backs. The sharpset spines of the back and ventral fins of the sticklebacks are driven into the membrane of the mouth of the perch, and cause "such fretting alterations as to lead to its destruction, D as MT. Couch remarked. The skin of the perch is remarkably thick; and Linnaus gives the following account of the way by which the Laplanders convert it into glue in his Lachesis Lapponica:" "The glue used by the Laplanders for joining the two portions of different woods of which their bows are made is prepared from the common perch in the following manner: Some of the largest of this 6sh being fayed, the skins are first dried, and afterward soaked in a small quantity of cold water, so that the scales can be rubbed of. Four or five of these skins being wrapped up together in a bladder or in piece of birch bark, SO that no water can get at them, are set on the fire in pot of water to boil, stone being laid over the pot to keep in the heat. The skins thus prepared make a very strong glue, insomuch that articles joined with it will rever separate again. A ban- dage is tied round the bow while making to hold the two parts more firmly to- gether."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
SCIENTIFIC NOTE.


 Kosciusko Murphy was taking a cup oi coffee in Schmidts restaurant on Austin avenue, when the genial proprietor came in, and taking seat alongside of Mur- phy, they soon engaged in conversation on scientific subjects.
 "lt vas something's wonderful" said Schmidt, "vhat progress is made by science"
 "Yes, that is so, and in some things science has gone as far as it can possibly go."
 "I vas not so sure of dot" responded Schmidt.
 "For instance, when it comes to mak. ing gold leaf, the leaf is made as thin as it is possible to make it. Science has also made wonderful progress in your busi- ness. For instance, look at this coffee Is it possible for science to make it any thinner than it is2"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

There is commercial college in Aus tin. The students have bank and every effort is made to give the pupils practi- cal business education. The professor, for instance, instructed the boys to write letter to delinquent country customer. There was sound of scribbling on slate, then the voice of Nose Schaumburg, junior, who is one of the pupils, was heard:
 "I shay, Mishter Professor, shall write dot letter in, dot ven he don't bay up closes him up init der sheriF2"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

Dealers throughout the state should remember that Nick Kupferle, at his wholesale house, northwest corner Main and Markham streets, Little Rock, car ries the largest and best assorted stock of general saloon supplies in Arkansaw. This house makes speciality of the finer grades of wines, liquors and cigars, and the dealer will find upon in- quiry that he can save money by placing his orders with N. Kupferle.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
SHE WANTED TO BE A BIRD.

John B. Hammer, young Waco dude is paying a great deal of attention to a charming young lady. He called on hel few evenings ago. She seemed to be under the weather, and there was a pc culiar drugstore smell in the room.
 "What ails my darling ?" cooed John
 "l wish l was bird," sighed the young lady.
 "So you could fly into my arms, queried John susgestively.
 No, want to be bird so could not get the toothache," replied the iady swinging on to her jaw and groanine audibly.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
WHAT MADE HIM LATE,

"I don't understand" said Waco merchant, taking out his watch, "how i, is that you manage to get here so much later than all the other clerks, Mir. Smith Your house is nearer to the store than that of any other clerk"
 "I know that" replied the clerk, bu' my 4fection for my family makes me late. have four boys, and no matter how early I get up, by the time each one has had his thrashing, it is so late that have to leave the house without eating my breakfast"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
PINAFORE REVIVED.

Last week strapping negro woman was up before an Austin justice, charged with snmercifully beating her boy, a sad. dle colored imp.
 (" don't understand how you can have the heart to treat your own child SC cruelty"
 Hedge, has you been a parent of a wufless yaller boy like dat ar cub of mine ?"
 "Never, no never," ejaculated the judge with great vehemence, getting red Tn the face.
 "Den don't talk"
 There was such a sensation in court that the judge had to call "next," four oi five times, and to fine a man who said "hardly ever," fifty dollars, before order was restored.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
A SLY DARKEY.

"Does you know John Jackson P asked Jim Webster of Pete Simpson.
 "I should say does know him. He is an awful sly cuss."
 "What has he eber done dat was so berry smart2"
 "The other day seed him walking along on the opposite side of Austin ave. nue. l called out, John, you John ? two or free times. De niggah made out as il he didn't heah me. overtuck him and cotched him by de arm, and dang my buttons, if he wasn't anudder niggah en. tirely. You bet he am sly one"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
FRESH EGGS WANTED.

Gilhooly and Gus De Smith entered an Austin restaurant and sat down at table. "What will you have, gentlemen f' asked the obsequious waiter.
 "I'll take three boiled eggs," said Gus "And you, sir 2"
 "I1l take the same, but be sure and have mine fresh" said Gilhooly.
 The waiter goes to the speaking tube and calls out
 "Six boiled eggs, three of them have got to be fresh."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

The management of the New Orleans Exposition has made arrangements with Professor Paine, of London, England. for the exhibition in New Orleans of |" The Last Days ot Pompeii." It is a grand piece of art, terribly realistic in effect and should be seen by all visitors to the exposition.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
ComMHsstonArn.

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 1hs oHlr Lottery svev voted oS Gnd erdoy,.I 9y hke $ecpLe ofany State.
 H nsve> JeaLet oy poslpones.
 kts Grand Single N1m6er Dvnw,,. take place mont thly. aud she Extrnn.' d1n 1ry DraWt ags regu1a rly every thrss months tnstea ad "f semt nm mnusliy ss heretSaos 2. hegt n n tnE MArch, IssS
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
SWEETS SASS.
fAIex E Sweet in Texas Sfftines.l

tAlex. E. Sweet. in Texas Siftings.l
 "Uncle Nose, what do you think of cremation7 It's time for you to begin thinking about such topics" asked Gil- hooly.
 "I ain't in no hurry, boss, but if has ter spress 'pinion, l'se in favor ob being let down easy inter de bowels ob de yart de way has been accustomed ter eber sense was bornd."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
A NEW DICTIONARY NEEDED.


 Gus De Smith is very fond of using highfaluting words aud expressions. For instance, he never uses the terms Jew, Hebrew or Israelite, but calls that class Semites. Yesterday morning Colonel Gilhooly said:
 "Gus, when you go down to the post office, tell Gus Schaumburg to send me up bottle of whisky by his colored DOT ter"
 "Do you mean Gus Schaumburg, the Semitic who does business on Austin ave nue ?"
 Gilhooly had never heard Hebrew called Semitic before. He gave Gus a sympathizing look, and replied: "Yes, just tell Gus Schaumburg, the Sc mite, to send up bottle of whisky by his colored porter the Hamite.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
Remedy for Ink Spots.
lTexas Siftings.1

An Austin young man. whose income Is not sufficient to supply all his wants, got an ink.spot on his coat collar. He asked a friend how he could make the spot come out. The friend told him to soak it in some chemical reparation.
 "How much will it cost me ?" he asked.
 "About twenty-five cents."
 "Then reckon had better soak the whole coat; can get S7 by soaking it."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

A young lady poet says: He looked once in mioe eyes and then fled" Here's a state of things. It will be remembered that Katisha had right elbow which people came miles to see-and yet N anki Poo fled. Thus does history repeat itself. -Noyrisk07On Hey0M.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

Henry Buerger, who for so many years has had the Arkansaw agency of Lemp's St. Louis lager beer, continues to lead the beer trade of the state. His house on Markham street Is headquarters for beer, ice, and all saloon supplies.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

Wilson & Webb keep all the latest styles of stationery. Their counters are filled with all the popular magazines, news
 papers and srio!icals, and they are head quarters for blank book, writing huids, ,etc.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
Companion Pictures.

The historical pictures of The Arkan- saw Traveller" and "The Turn of the Tune" together with the original dialogue and music of The Arkansaw Traveller" 1" mailed to any address on receipt of 70 cents. Read & Benham, Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

LA. Jungkind, 7I4 Main street, keeps full line ot drugs, fancy toilet articles, etc. Peruvian Bark Bittexs and THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER, the great anti bilious remedies, are sold there.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

With a population of 300, 900 GOO, China has not a single pasper. This is easily explained by the fact that all the Chinese paupers come to this country.- Neav Xork Grathic.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
Knott's Dining Hall

Opposite Ssate House. Tables supplied with the best the market affords Board
 by the week or month at reasonable rates.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

The paper on which THE TRAVELLER | printed is furnished by The Graham Pa per Company, St. Louis, Mo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

ISs' NEi4es' amounting to...... S16s tx Application for rates te clubs should be made oply 70 the omce Of the Company in New Orleans For further information write clearly giving full address. POSTAL NOTES. Express Moneg Orders, or New York Exchange in ordinary letter. Currency by Express Cali sums of SS and upward, at our expensel addressed
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

The paper on which THE TRAvELER Is printed Is furnished by the Graham Pa per Company, St. Louis, Mo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
LoYey PnOtOS.1o Al r,e cadis H11

0Np Pack Fun Cards, and Sample Book for a VNn cent stamp. sTARCARD Co.,, Enheid Ohio.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

En Chromo, Gold Scrap, Loop Fringe, etc Cards W sent postpaid for cents. CONN. STEAM CARD WORKS, Hartford, Conn.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23
LOUISIANA STATE LOTFRRY co

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-23

Cure for dyspepsia, Browns Iron Tonic,