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The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
A Liberal Man.
[Detroit Free Press.l


 A Griswold street insurance agent who is an advocate of the Michigan ship canal, yesterday received visit from a tall and commanding looking stranger, who remarked on the approach of winter and continued:
 About this ship-canal project am I right in supposing that it is to connect Lakes Erie and Michigan?
 "Yes, sir"
 "lt is, take it, a scheme to shorten the route from the west to the east ?" "Yes, sir"
 "A vessel bound from Buffalo to Chi cago would save a voyage up the rivers, across Lake Huron, through the Straits of Mackinac and down Lake Michigan 2'' That's the idea, sir"
 Have you figured on the cost2" "Oh, yes. The highest estimate is SIoo GOO ooo"
 "Humphl A mere nothing. Is it your personal desire that this canal should go through" ?" izen."
 "Of course-l see. It is perfectly proper that you should be interested deeply interested. The canal shaM 20 through"
 Have you any late news, sir ?" "Yes. sir. am going to put it through myself to oblige you. Here is my check for SIoo GOO GOO. Go out and hire the diggers. Good day, sir"
 He laid . check for the sum named on the table and walked out. The check was signed John Smith, and hasn't been cashed yet.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
A First-Class House,

There is probably no house in the south carving larger or more complete stock of Wines and Liquors than Nick kupferie, 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, Cliquot, Roederer and the celebrated Royal Champagne; Rhine wines, Clarets and California wines; Hoff's Mott Ex- tract, Green and Clark's Champagne Cider, also, fine whistles and cigars, case goods and general saloon supplies. With stock complete in every detail, dealers may send their orders with cer- tainty of their being filled promptly and at the lowest ruling prices.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02


 The Great Southwestern Music House.
 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- selves the trade it commands than the Great Southwestern Music House of H. G. Hollenberg. A business career ~f over thirty years in Memphis and 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 :ht 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 fail to ob- tain Hollenberg's prices before ordering elsewhere. Address, H. G. Hollenberg, Memphis, Tenn, or Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
A Dog on the Train.
i iExchange.1

The train was just about to leave the station, when the guard observed small white dog, with oushY tail and bright black eyes, sitting costly on the seat be- side young lady so handsome that it made his heart roll over like a lopsided pumpkin. But duty is duty, and he re-
 "Im very sorry, madam, but it's against the rules to have dogs in the passenger carriages"
 "Oh, is it2' and she turned two lovely eyes at him beseschingly. What in the world shall do2 can't throw him away he's birthday present from my aunt"
 By no means, miss. We'll put him in the dog-box, and he'll be just as hap py as a robin in spring time.'
 "What, put my dog in a dog-boxp"
 m very sorry; miss, do assure you, but the rules of this company are as in- flexible as the laws of the Medes and them other fellows, you know. He shall have my overcoat to lie on, and he shall have plenty of food and water every time he opens his mouth."
 "l think it's very cruel, that 1 do; and eAO" SOhCDOOy WIFI StCdA II, auQ sue showed half notion to cry that nearly broke the guards heart; but he was firm, and sang out to porter, who was poking fire close by:
 Here, Andy, t Ike this dog over into the dog-box, and tell Dudley to take the best possible care of him."
 The young lady pouted, but the man reached over and picked the dog up as tenderly as though it was a two-weeks- old baby, but as he did so strange ex :. pression came over his face, and he sad hastily to the guard, Here, you just hold him minute till put the poker away" and he trotted out at the door and held on to the handle, shaking like man with the ague.
 The guard no sooner had his hands on the dog than he looked around for hole to fall through,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
Ohio Politics.
Texas Siftin0A.I

Party spirit ran pretty high in Ohio during the recent presidential election. On election day at Columbus, two rival candidates were discussing the issues of the day when one of them reached out and knocked the other thirteen feet and eleven inches for saying that the party of the first part was not tax payer.
 never object to independent criti- cism," said the candidate who had used his fist "as long as it does not clash with my political principles"
 "Them's our sentiments" added the crowd that followed him into a saloon.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

Dealers throughout the state should remember that Nick Kupferie, 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. Kupferis.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

Wilson & Webb keep all the latest
 styles of stationery. Their counters are
 filled with all the popular magazines, news papers and perio aicals, and they are head quarters for blank book, writing duids, ,etc.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
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READ & BENHAM, PRoPRlEroRs
SOLD BY ALL NE WSDEALRRS.

 THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER can be pro- cured wholesale at the following wholesale Aews 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. ]. 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.. Saw Francisco News Co.,, San Francisco, Cal St. Louis News Co.,, St. Louis, Mo-, Toronto News Co.,, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Western News Co.,, Chicago, Ill.,, Washington News Co.,, Washington, D. C., And is sold by all retail newsdealers every where.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

Henly Buerger, whe for Q many years has had the Arkansaw agency ef 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 an saloon supplies.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTRRY M

eve do Hereby ceytify haf avs sxb.,. vfse Ike y~G9genNeHks Toy all ate Montx- y aud QHGrtsrIy Dr0aUiagS of n. L0Afsf0E0 State Lottery COmbany, arS t~ peTSoH Ns0Hags and 6O1ty0I kk< Dyau.. f1gs heDtselves, and flat kAe sasne ay. cO~dstcted s0fA AOnesty, fairness, and is good /afh koz0ard all parties, and 7,s aSfhOrsse hs COnnPasy Q Hss Ehis cryhE ieGke, s0stH fac-staHfleS 0f 0S> signafsy., 0fkGcAed, tS fks advertiyenrest5."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

The finest ine of goods ever brought to the state are at Engstroum & Fraser's merchant tailoring establishment, west Markham street. Call and examine their elegant stock.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
CSMntssionert.

WeAe andersigned Banks and Bank. eys q0iU pay aH pyises dyawn in TI, L0Efs1ana StdEe Lokteries zvhicH may 6. PreseSked ot oH> counters.
 J. II. OGLESBY. Pres. Louisiana National R,,k 5. H. KENNEDY. Pres. State National Bank A' A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans National Rspk
 ncorporsted in 1888 for 2 years by the Legislature Tor Educational and Charitable purposesewith capital Of $l, ,OoO 0Oto which reserve fund of ovs~ 1660, 900 has since been added. ''s' by an overwhelming popular vote its franchise was made part of the present State Constttutjor adopted December I'd, A. D. 1879.
 lh< o~Er Lottery ever voted aad endoysed 6r hhe people of any State.
 Hneve> seaLes or bo5tpones.
 1ts Grand Single Num6 Der Drawtur. piece monthly. and tAe ExtT aor. aiDary O.awt mEs regularly every three mon hs tnste ad sf semi an n ally Ss A SP1 E NDlD OFfORT Nf1l rO WIN FORT NE. FIRST GRANn DhA WING, GLASS A, IN THE ACADEMY or MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, TUESDAY, Jann. nry 12, lsse-lssth Monthly Drawing
 CAPITAL PRIZE, S75,OOO. 100, 1000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
 Fractions, in Fifths in nrooortioo
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
Knott's Dining Hall

Opposite State House. Tables supplied with the best the market affords. Board
 by the week or month at reasonable rates.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
4 New Feature :n Wehste-'s Unabridged
 Dictionary,

The publishers of Webster have re- gently added to the unabridged "Pro. nouncing Gazetteer of the World, con- taing over 25. 900 titles, briefly describing the countries, cities, towns, and natural features of every part of the globe" It covers hundred pages.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

The paper on which THE TRAvELRR is printed iS furnished by the Graham Pa- Pr Company St. Lsuis, Mo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

The paper on which THE TRAvELRR is printed is furnished by The Graham Pa per Company. St. Louis. Mo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

Take none but Brown's Iron Tonic.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

For weakness use Brown's Iron Tonic.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

nnYHH Send six cents for postage and IA pkVIH receive free, costly box Of A ! NkAAs goods which wtll hep all, of
 eitoer sex, to more money right away than any hing else in his ~orld Fortunes await the workers abs lutely sure Terms mailed free. TRUE CO.,, Augusta, Maine.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

q Hnnfc For 5l New Chromo, Sc -ap and c old Edge U VOutOCards. Essex Card Works, Ivoryton, Conn
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

000 New Scrap Pictures and Agents Album of 40 nVV Card Samples for 10 cts. Steam Card Works, Hartford, Coma.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

0NE Pack Fun Cards, and Sample Book for a VNE cent stamp. STAR CARD Co.,, Enfield, Ohio.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

Will You ;s: :i 2: ::::5:: position. Will be mailed to
 sny address, postpaid, receipt of price, 70 cts. Address EMIL HAHN, Little Rock, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

1897 Prizes, amounting to........,..;,.. to. aass soo Application for rates te clubs should be made only 70 the once Of the Company in New Orleans For further information write clearly giving full address POSTAL NOTES, Express Money Orders, or New York Exchange in ordinary letter. Currency by Express Gall sums of SS and upwards at our expense) addressed
 M. A. DAUPMHN,
 New Orleama. La. or M. A. DAUPHIN, ''
 Washington, DC. Make P. 0. Money Orders payable and address Registered Letters 10 NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
 New Orleans. Las
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

An Active Man or Woman Wi F1 goods. Salary $75 per Month and Expenses. H Canvassing ouIat and Particulars FREE.
 w Standard Silvsr-ware Co.,, Boston, Mass.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02

Sample n .,mpss of New Cards FREE! BROOK CARD Go. Centerbrook Conn
The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-01-02
A casket of Silver Mare Free

To any whe~ show a their neghbrs act as agent
 and send "re- and Poet Office ad4r.
 Address CO.N. MANFC. .CO.,HAETFOED. CONN. pIIRC Instant relief. Final cure in II days and Au10 ne yer returns. h purge, no salve, no sup pository. Sufferers will learn of ssimple remedy by addressing C. J. MASON, 7S Nassau St., N. Y.
The Osceola times., 1886-08-28
CONDENSED TELESRAMS.

TWO hundred and thirty thousand
pounds bullion were Withdrawn from the
Bank of England on the 2lst and cs0o0 or
the 22d for shipment b. America.
Cot. ROBERT h. TAYLOR, the Democratic
nominee for Governor Of Tennessee, called
on Secretary Lamar, in Washington, on
the 2lst and rendered his resignation a.
Pension Agent at Rockville.
A PASSENGER steamer plying on the
river Nolga at Saratov, capital Of the
province Of Ssrstovin, Russia, was burned
on the 2lst, aud 700 lives we're lost.
DEMANDS for minor coin, principally
one, five, and ten cent pieces, are con.
stantly being received at the Treasury De
partment from all parts Of the country.
MRs. ANN SoPmA STEPHENS, the novel.
list, died on the Goth, at Newport, in her
74th year.
sAN FRANcIsco had 100000 fire on
the 2lst.
PHoF c. L, STOWE, husband Of Mrs.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, died at Hartford,
Conn, on 2lst, aged s. years
THE worst storm on record visited San
Antonio, Texas, on tho 2lst. At one time
the velocity of the wind was y miles au
hour, Several l-iidings were wrecked.
The loss is estimated az $4,000.
Tar war talk ia the City of Mexico har
died out, as it is generally believed that
the two governments VIII settle the Cut
ting matter by diplomacy.
TAE Greeubackers Of Tennessee met at
Nashville on the 20th and nominated Thos.
Snodgrass, OF Cumberland county, for
Governor.
A MAGNIFICENT residence, to be occupied
by Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, is to be
be built al Jackson 10y the Episcopal dio-
cese Of Mississippi.
X. I. WHEELER, OF New Orleans, has
been disbarred from practcing as an at
torney before the Interior Department.
Two million gallons of coal oil were
burned in a fire at London on the 2lst
The Fort Smith and Texas Railway was
incorporated at Little Rock, Ark, on the
23d, with a capital stock of S5,O00,000.
Two assemblies of the Knights of La
Dor have been suspended by General Mas
ter Workman Powdcrly because Of their
communistc membership.
TIE deposition Of Prince Alexander Of
Bulgaria has astouuded the politicians and
financiers Of England.
CUTTING was released by the Mexican
authorities on the 22d, aud he Immediately
returned to the United States.
Two explosions Of gas occurred at II,
Short Mountain oolliery at Lyons, Pa, on
the cath, which burned twenty nen ss-
riously.
II is probable another call for 5000, ,0ca
Of per cent bonds viii be issued ror
Washington in September.
The Osceola times., 1886-08-28
Cbica go's Boom.

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-A movement was
instituted by the Board of Trade several
months ago looking to the reduction of
switching and elevator charges on grain
coming to Chicago for storage. Its sue.
cess hinged upon the consent OF all par
ties being obtained, end the elevators
agreed 10 reduce storage rates from one
and one-quarter to three-quarter cents
per bushel on ten-day lots, II
switching charges were correspond
ingly reduced. The proposition involved
the entire abrogation Of these by the
Eastern papers, and concession on the
part Of the Western roads-not uniform,
as the services they performed varied
but approaching fifty per cent. The
matter has hung fire for quite a time,
owing to the Eastern roads not being
satisfied with the reductions to be made
by the Western lines, and the negotia.
ttons have been continued up to
the date of the New York meet
Ing, where it seems it was
finally disposed Of. A telegram has been
received by Secretary Leknight from
Commissioner Blanchard to the effect
that, the concessions OF the Western lines
being satisfactory, the Central Traffic As.
socation had authorized the
abrogaton of the switching charges
of two dollars per car heretofore
in force, taking retroactive effect from
July |. This will at once lower the tax
on storage grain in elevators for short
period, and stimulate the move men,
through Chicago to considerable
degree.
The Osceola times., 1886-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

REFERRING 10 the Chicago convention,
the London Times says: at is clear that
the Parnellte delegates, in spite OF the
moderation of their language, are puppets
of darker plotters."
HEAVY demands are being made on the
Treasury Department for minor coin,
especially one ami fve-cent pieces, and
arrangements are now being made with
the mint authorities which will result in
securing supply sufficient to meet all
reasonable demands. 1t will, however
take some time TO coin the additional
amount required.
TUE Chinese Tines says, In relation to
frances protest against the establishment
Of a papal nuncio at Pekin: a" China
tolerates all religions, but she repuda tes
French Interference with church affairs
beyond personal protection IF missi0na-
ries who are French citizens"
THE great st. Louis Exposition seems
destined TO be a success again this year, II
signs count for anything. Reports come
Of the busy work of preparation daily go-
ing ON in this monster building, and in
tending exhibitors are making rapid prog
ress toward getting their displays ready.
Secretary johnson is al the wheel, as
usual, and is steering things with a steady
hand, which promises thai all things will
be ready for opening day. Besides the
exhibits there will be some Of the popular
features Of last year. Gilmore will be on
hand with sixty-five musicions, and there
will be music in the air; the ladies' favor
lite, the tea hong, win be larger and more
extensive in its appointments, aud the
jolly, rotund figure of Mr.. Baker, the
Buckeye popcorn man, will loom up
conspicuously amidst his hevy Of fair
maidens dispensing the succulent cereal
and other goodies. Last year the routine
between spells Of inspecting the exh bits
was tea, music aud popcorn, and pTeparA-
tions seem 20 be under way TO repeat the
programme.
On the 18th Samuel r. Payson, Of Bos-
ton, made an assignment 10 Samuel John
son, OF Hoovey s. Co. The announcement
Of this asst Nment caused great surprise,
as Psyson had been considered AS one Of
the wealthiest men in the city.
THE Catholic workmen have been driven
off Queens island, at Belfast, and have
also been forced to quit work liz many
large establishments.
On the 18th the long -talked-of conven-
tion OF the Irish National League began
its sessions in Chicago. Michael Dayitt
and the rest Of the Irish contingent from
across the water occupied seats en- the
platform, and Mr.. Davi,t and Editor
o'Brien of the Irish World made brief
speeches.
SAMUEL Wood, of New York, died, leav-
ing bequest of S6)O,0)O to found an in sti-
tute, but the will has been pronounced in
valid, and the heirs get the estate.
SPECIAL military officer is to be sent
10 County Kerry, Ireland, with such pow
or as viii enable him to restore order.
Ar Keokuk, Ia, the Missouri, Iowa &
Nebraska road was sold by the Master in
chancery on the 18th, un les orders OF the
Federal court
The Osceola times., 1886-08-28
SOME MINOR HELPS
Where Small Thing May Save Mn,
Strength and Many stems.

A common falling we women b.vo,-
a willingness to worry along witboD.
proper utensils to do work with. w.
go on lifting the heavy iron pot to bo;I
half dozen potatoes, when a thru
quart granite kettle, or even cbean,i.
one, would be SO handy; we do wi,bona.
the extra broom for the best carnets
piece of the worst economy; we lacI
good sharp knife for cutting meat, a n,
tie one to pare vegetables with. a boilo,
for oatmeal, a carpet-sweeper; there i
scantiness of clothes-pins, no skirt
board for ironing dresses, and So ON
This lack makes the work third mora
irksome. No man of common sens
would blunder along in such a manner
A woman does not always have 40.
cess to funds wherewith to get eve,
trifles, but still we think by giyin,
thought to the matter she could get tbss
desired articles, because such coyenien.
ces do not really cost much.
The usual kind of hired girl will
not do without the conveniences which
her employer has denied herself and i
is much the wiser way to have convent.
ent utensils and then dispense with helm
if need be, as girls for housework now
are so unskilled that they often largely
increase the nervous wear of the house.
keeping.
A carpet-sweeper is great help, but
be sure it is "A good one before YOU buv
it. OF course it will not dig out all the
corners or perfectly sweep a room with.
out the aid of broom, but by sweeping
a sitting room about the edges and
corners once week thoroughly with A
broom, and finishing it off with car.
pet-sweeper TO take up the dust, Won
can keep it neat the rest of the time by
a daily use of the sweeper and without
raising the dust. The threads from
your sewing, the seed and feathers from
the bird cage and the children's litter
all vanish without you having to stoop
once to the floor. In the sleeping
rooms carpet-sweeper is excellent;
| inst brush out the corners and it will
do the rest of the work; but il is Of no
use on stairways and in small places.
In using one be sure to keep the brush
free from strings and threads, which it
picks up and afterward becomes clog
ged with. Also remember to oil it .
little once in a while.
Keep a cake of indexical soap in q
dish near the sink, and when spot
shows on spoon or fork rub it out at
once in this way the silver will always
be bright and you will not be dreadng
or putting off the silver cleaning, only
to be caught with tarnished spoons by
an unexpected guest. Besides, there
is a satisfaction in having your things
always looking at their best-N. E.
| Farmer.
The Osceola times., 1886-08-28
The Fill ISLANDS.
Reverent Devoutness of People Who Prac
ticed CannibaIism a Few Years Ago.

Reverent Devoutness of People who Prac
ticed Canniballsm a Few Years Ago.
My first impressions of the South Sea
Isles were derived from Fiji, which in
1876 had, by its own voluntary deed,
become a British colony. Though il
may seem inexcusable that a member
of the Govern RS household should not
have been better informed on such
subject, confess to having been i'm
mcnscly astonished when my very un-
defined and misty notions about our
cannibal and heather fellow-subjects
were suddenly dispelled by quiet
comment from fcllow-passenger
superintendent of the Wesleyan Mis-
sion.) He said, II thirk you will find
that the Fijians are not altogether
Ignorant; they already have some
schools and chapcls.n On further in.
quiry learned that ''some meant nine
hundred chapels and one thousand.
four hundred schools, built by the
people themselves, at every village in
the isles, and taught by carefully
trained native ministers and teachers.
During residence of two years in
the iii ian Archipelago had occasiont to
visit large number of these villages as
guest in the house of the teacher or the
chief. / lived in the midst of kindly
courteous people; | marked the reyereni
levoutness of their lives, the simple
earnestness of their bearing at their
neyer-failing morning and evening fam
lily worship and frequent church SER
vices; and found it hard to believe tho
facts related to me by reliable eye
witnesses of the appalling scenes Of
carnage, lighting. human sacrifices.
most debasing idolatry and loathsomc
cannibal feasts, which five, ten or fifteen
years previously had formed the Incl
dents Of daily life in districts where
now English ladies and their children
may travel or even settle in perfect Sc
curlty.
| spent one Christmas in a village
where two years previously terrible
scenes of cannibalism had been enacted
by the very people who now received us
so kindly, and assembled in church
just built by themselves. Several years
have passed since then, and no symp-
toms of any relapse have been shown by
any tribe in the Fiiian group Good
Words.