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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25

Lord Rose with his giant six. foot reflector Theoretically his telescope should show more than ours, for his collected the most light. But tho definition (sharpRess) of hts is far be- hind our own, Aa we constantly sec. For example, the ring nehula in LyrA is drawn by Lord Reese with no con- tral star. At Washington, QUO small star can be seen h the midst of the central vaeaity, but here VIC arc sure ot seeing thrco such at least. Theso are interesting on account of their critical sltuAtion In tho nebuia, not simply aa stars, Tho great Tridd and Omega nehul@ are wonderful ohjocts here. Not only is . vast amount of detail seen there which cannot be seen elsewhere, but the whole aspect of them Is changed. Many points that arc doubtful with other telescopes aro perfectly slmple and clear hero. | have alwaya considered that one of ths grcat practical triumphs of this tele- scope would be to settle, once for all. tho doubts that have arisen aud that will arise elsewhere. Now, lam surc that we shall hc able to do this, and In way to end controversy.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25

he called reflectors, which consisted of mirrors cot in silver dollars and flfty. cent pieces, and by a dexterous and proper use of them the skin gambler can tell the cards held by the other players, For theea he wanted $io apiece. Many other devices for the us0 of the skin gambler In swindling his victims were shown me, and l thought that 1t was little wonder that l had lost % much when I was one of these victims.
 "I promised to decide in . few days upon the articles l would purchase, and left the place. It Is unnecessary for me 10 say that did not go back again. With the pointers had gained 1t was comparatively easy for me to detect the use of the swindling de- vices in the many games waited for some time after that. found come of the tricks at every place. and was not long in coming to the conclusion that all gambling was moro or less crooked and much of 1t more. l did not give up gambling tor some time, however, for I wanted to be sure of 1t, and ! as- sociated with many professional card sharps when out on trips to observe their tricks. All appeared gentle manly and obliging-;hat is, those l went with, but it seemed impossible for them to help cheating when they had the cards in their hands.
 "Did ] ever see the marked cards used outside of the regular gambling houses2 l should say have. Many times in private parties have seen an otherwise reputable man swindling his friends with them."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25
A Pretty Story of a Robin.
Hailidayspurg Dispatch.

That instinct is lively in the bird was exemplided by the robin a few days ago. On one of the beautiful su- gar maple trees, which grow in the yard of well- known citizen of this place, . mother robin had built her nest, and as time went on she was re- warded by brood of young robins. One evening, when she had nestled herself for the night, chicken hawk observed the harmless redbreast, and with . swift dart she caught the mother and took her flight. When the father robin came back to see that all was well for the night, he found the young birds without protection. He huttered about, and his bewailing song told his bereavement. He seemed to realize that something dreadful had befallen his partner, for he began to make preparations to act the part of mother for the night.
 The owner of the property, who had observed the events, arose early next morning, and he noticed the male bird takfng It's flight. The bereaved widowcr soared high and was soon lost to sight. He remained away the entire day, and when he returned at nightfall he brought with him an- other wife. The strange bird was guided to the Dest, and readily com- pretending the situation, she quickly covered the half-starved little crea- tures, while the male bird darted oil to ind some food. There was great rejoicing when he returned. The new mother hes since taken excellent care of her adopted children, and the father robin's song plainly indicates his hap pines.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25
The Sole Survivor.
Detroit Free press.

There might have been fifty of us in the waiting room of the Erie railway depot at Buffalo when a young man, dressed as sailor and having q serious cast of countenance, entered and began to solicit aims on the strength of hav- ing been wrecked and losing his all. Indeed, he came near losing his life, being the sole survivor of . crew of eight men. Quarters and halves were clipped in with bountiful hand, but before clipped l felt 1t my duty to inquire:
 "What wreck was this2"
 "Schooner 'Biazing Star sir" hc replied.
 "That's just like some folks!" ex- claimed very pompous little man with very high collar on. "They can't part with nickle without want ing to know all about it."
 "When did the wreck occur2" l asked of the sailor.
 ''Ten days ago"
 "It makes heap of difference whether 1t occurred ten or eleven or nine days ago?" sneered pomposity as he walked around.
 "On what lake?" l continued.
 "Lake-Lakc Erie, sir"
 "Don't you know the exact spot to foot?" sneered pomposity, raising his voice so as to get n crowd around.
 "Where was your schooner hound ["
 "From - from Cleveland to o- to Pittsburg." answered the sailor as he shifted about.
 "Are you sure2"
 "Of course I ann"
 "Iiear him." shouted pomposlty. "In order to save quarter he wants to make out that the poor man Is a liarl"
 The sailor slid out without waiting for any more contributions, and asked pomposity to step aside with me.
 "Why, of course" he replied, though a man who won't chip in to charity is always an object of suspicion"
 "Where did he say the schooner was bound?" I queried as we walked away.
 "From Cleveland to Pittsburg, sir. !"
 Are you sure of it7"
 "Of course l am."
 "Weil, tell me how much dry land she would have to sail over."
 He stopped dead still, opened his mouth, rolled his eyes and removed his hat. The case slowly dawned upon him, and as he grasped the facts he seemed to wilt away like . cabbage leaf. When he could wilt no further he pleadingly said
 "Kick me hArdi Kick with both feet at once! Kick me all the alter noon and far into night, and if there is anything left of me when you get through sell 1t for old junk, and make the price very low 1"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25

PoI tASuAnAiy PkA0o0 otWsCu 8s USyOuO detection, was . card marked with a very fine brush. bought this pack and showed the cards to . number of persons, who declared the marks to be beyond detection by anyone not &C., quainted with them. The ink used for marking was such that it could not spoil the glaze on the cards, and the marks consisted of . few more veins in one leaf than another, and in the bunch of leaves was a combina ton. The initiated gambler could read this combination across . wide table and tell the cards his adversary held in his hand.
 "The device which wss next shown me was declared to be the perfection and acme of all devices He called it 'coat hold-out.' It is contrivance by which, in . game of poker, from one to three cards can be held up the sleeye until they can be used to advan- tage. This clamp or spring in the sleeve is worked from the knees. While the knees are kept pressed to- gether the cards are held, and when the knees arc separated the cards drop down in the hand for use. To accom- plish this trick without the possibility of detection it is we'll to wear large cuffs, that can be slid down partially over the hand to cover the cards Eall- ing down from the sleeve. For this contrivance he wanted 915O. He also informed me that he had rfng shold- out and vest thold-out,' but these
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25
Literary.

Cxrrenf Lfterdture, whose publi. cation was recently begun at No. 42 West Twenty-third street, New York. has taken strong hold upon life. It is, what its nsfne implies; not . thoughfless collection Of to days pro- duct, but a painstaking selection. Its original matter comes from expcri. enced pens, and its opinions are trust worthy.
 The New York Gyaphic has begun the publication of . library, intended to convey, in cheap form, the most usefnl information. It is attrActiveiy presented, and bids fair to become an immediate success. The Daav GrapAsc, aside from fts excellent illustrations, has become one of the very best news papers in the country. It Is enter- taining, clean and bold.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25
companion Piesuses.

The historical pictures of the aArk- anasw Traveler" and HThe Turn of the Tune," " together with the original dialogue and muic of the HArlanaw Travelsr,S mailed to any address on receipt of forty centa- Read C Ben- ham, 2sS Dearborn St., Chicago, ILL
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25
consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR: Please inform your readers that have . positive remedy y for the above named disease. By its timely use thouaDds of hopeless case have been permanently cured. shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy free to any of your readers who have consun ption if they will send me their express and post-oflice sddress. Respectfully, T. A. sLocUx, M. C., 1sl Pearl stssss.
 N. Y.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25

She-"What does N, D. stand forp" He-"Miserable doctor, generally" - Totem Topics,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-25

A s,Ow match-four years of court ship.-Nerch1nf ZrGceler.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
A Panacea.
Exchange.

Colonel Bevier, of the Confederate army, relates that his surgeon came to him one day, saying that he had one hundred and seventy-f five men on the sick list. Many of them were be- lieved to be playing sick, and the col onel and the surgeon agreed upon a course of treatment. The result showed that, whatever progress may have been made in the science of med icine, nothing is more effective ir many cases than certain very simple and old fashioned remedy.
 Next morning at roll-call l had the sergeant major form the sick in dou- ble-f file, and march them to the doc tors quarters, where he stood ready with bucket of castor oil in one hand, a tablespoon in the other, and his sleeves rolled up. One hundred and eighty-two sturdy invalids, il open ranks, were before him. and the solemn preparations had attracted SC much attention that half the brigade were present to see the fun.
 The doctor gravely approached the head of the line.
 "Well, Brown, what ails you this morning?"
 70 doctor, have such nervous headache"
 "I think a dose of castor oil will help you," and, with a wry face, amid the shouts of his comrades, BrowI took it.
 "Mullins, are you sick?"
 sYes, doctor; have the plumbago.'
 "Castor oil is the very thing fol that" said the doctor, with an audible smile, and Mullins "plumbago" was greased with heavy dose.
 "Hello, Meltoni Whats the matter with your"
 "Colic," said Melton feebly.
 "Bad?" asked the doctor.
 "Not very. don't need any oil"
 "You must take this," said the doc tor, "unless you are well enough to go back to duty"
 "I'll go back, then," murmured Melton, looking around apprehen' sively.
 "Adjutant," I said, "put him or double guard for shamming." Thus the issue was clearly defined castor oil or double duty, and quite [ number of them accepted the latter The fun among the outsiders was up. roarious; bad jokes flew thick and fast. The curative properties of cas- tor oil bordered upon the marvellous for next morning not over fifty mer were reported on the sick-list.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

"Yes.s
 "And-why, for the mercy's sake !"
 "What Is it?"
 "There ain't no ink in the house for you to write withl knew I'd for gotten something ]"
 That's Sd"
 "Well, it's too late now, Put lit- tie vinegar and lamp black in the old bottle, and guess you can make out. We'll, good bye, William. Remember have chalkei down the number of hens on the woodshed door, and you wont forget that we have thirteen hogs, forty-six sheep, one horse and a yoke of oxen. Let the clock run down and don't try to wind 1t, and If you want the lantern you'll find 1t on the hook in the woodshed, with candle and matches all ready. We'll, good bye, William"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
Cheap Excursions South.

The much desired facilities for mak- ing cheap trips of observation in the south have been provided by the Queen < Crescent Route Cincinnati Southern Railway.) Excursion tickets to the general points ot interest, at rate of one cent and half per mile for distance travelled, will be sold Feb- ruary 2sth, March 18th, 27th, April 10th and 24th, good for thirty days, with privilege of stopping over en route south within ten days of date of sale. The express trains on Queen X Crescent Route leave Cincinnati's Grand Central Station 7:55 a. m. and 800 p. m. daily, connecting with all the leading eastern and western lines. Tickets from your nearest station should read, "Through, vfa Queen < Crescent Route, from Cincinnati" Full particulars upon application to H. Collbran, General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

as the murmurs of the neighboring Santa Cruz, inquired, .When is dat gal in knee brooches and bare afmi goin' to have de set-to with the ti- ger?" The party with the swallow tail, with hair evenly divided between the eyes, was still at loss for words. He grinned gently, but did not speak Then a woman from Contention took hand in the proceedings, and asked "When is the hiener and de boa con- structor goin' to have der mill?"
 Still no reply from the gentleman in the swallow tail, who balanced himself from foot to foot in the mid dle of the ring. There was silence for whole minute, and then Jack Ringo, who was still on his feet, said "Mister, if you don't trot out dat lion and man I'll shoot" This was men, acing, but the boss of the circus was still smiling. He did not smile long, Jack Ringo, who had been nervously lingering his pistol for some time, finally pulled, and the gentleman in full dress fell to rise no more. Then there was general fusilade, cowboys stage robbers, prospectors, miners gamblers and mere people took hand and soon there was nothing but smoke visible.
 The sequel is simple. The circus men who came within range of the bullets were either killed or disabled The rest took to the prairie, and wher the smoke cleared away the circus was in the hands of the deluded patrons Then the show commenced in earnest There were two Mexican lions caged up, and the cowboys announced that it was the proper caper to release them and let the people see them. Ther the non- -combatants began to agitate the sand in the direction of Tomb stone. You bet the women and chill dren and the husbands and fathers travelled.
 And the boys had heap of fur when they started fight between the elephant and a cougar. Whenever 6 circus man showed himself he wa, promptly popped over, and when tht gang had surfeited themselves there was nothing left but lot of dead canvassmen and lions and tigers with big bullet holes in their hides. Thai was the last circus that ever went to Tombstone.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
WriHen Tor The Arkansaw Troreler. GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY.
BY H. 8. KELLER

Not with the petted shippers and pampered smiles of youth
 the path of life;
 man truth Bears he whom angels smile upon the ban ner in the strife. ...... hairs That come ike silver streAks or ilghr to steal the dark away; Nor curses he, nor bends on knee to ask ms God in prayers
 old age astray.
 eages extol: It is the grace of growing old while youthful grows the soul.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
Gave tt Up.
ExehAnrN

X woman's quick wit makes her, when she has the confidence to act upon 1t, a valuable aid in an emer- gency. Some years ago, in the days when "road agents" abounded In Montana, a woman was travelling by coach to join her husband, One day 6 fellow passenger said to her." have a thousand dollars In my pocket book, and feel uneasy about tho road agents Would you mind ooncealing It in your dress, and returning 1t to me at the end of the journeyr If the highwaymen do stop us, they are less likely to search you than meg"
 She acoeded to his request, hid the money in her dress, and the stage drove on without meeting a road agent until toward evening. Then the shout, "Throw up your hands r was heard. The driver promptly pulled up, as four men on horseback, with masked faces, appcart In the road and covered him with their pis- tols.
 Two of the highwaymen then rode to each side of tho coach and ordered the passengers to give up their arms, which they did promptly
 "Now, shell out" said the robbers
 The passengers handed out their pocket books even the man who had called in the woman's aid gave up a few dollars.
 He was congratulating himself upon his caution, when he heard the woman say in quiet way;
 have got a thousand dollars, but l suppose must give them up."
 Suiting the action to the word, she handed over tho mans roll of green backs.
 The robbers rode away, and then the man gave expression to his feel ings by abusing the lady and accusing her of betraying her trust from sheer fright.
 She smiled my ysteriously.
 "You will see, sir; but can't ex- plain now"
 At the end of the journey she asked him to stay all night at her house, and said that her husband would be glad to sec him.
 "Ycs, ma'am, I will come to your house." he answered In the tone of an injured man "lt's the least you can do, ma'am, seeing that you have left me without a cent In tho world"
 At the lady's house ho was treated AS a distinguished guest, but neither host nor hostess offered him one word of explanation that night, and he went to bed sad, irritatcd man.
 The next morning ss ho entered the dining room, the host shook hands with him, and said
 "lIere are your thousand dollars, sir, which my wife ventured to bor- row in an emergency She had twenty thousand dollars which she was bringing to me, concealed in her dress. She thought by giving up at once the thousand dollars intrusted to her by you she would save herself from being searched by the robbers.
 "IIer quick wit saved me from n heavy loss, and 1 am much obliged to you for the use of the forced loan"
 Breakfast was a far more cheerful meal to the man than the supper of the night before.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
A Famous Bear Slayer.
Exchange.

Many who visited Barnum's New York Museum in the years agone re- member "Grizxly" Adams, the old fellow who had killed so many bears and who was in turn killed by them. Not suddenly, however, for the "roof of his head" as he pleasantly ax- pressed 1t, was knocked off in hand to hand encounter with e griksly, and he lived many years by pure force of will power, with piece of skull as big as mans palm gone from the top of his head. Month after month he wont on exhibiting his strained griz- xlies," while the most expert physi- clans assured him he could not possi- bly, live another month; nor did he die till his nerve power was utterly exhausted. "Grizxly" Adams has a legitimate successor In Sylvester Scott, Dry Creek, Sonoma county, Cal. but the latter has had the good fortune to escape 6 wound, though he has killed moro bears than any man in America-probably 400 in all. It Is a peculiarity of the bear tribe that they gain in ferocity as In numbers, as one goes from the eastern to the western side of the Rocky mountains. The common cinnamon bear of eastern Utah Is comparatively hsrmless creature, the black or brown bear, further north and west, Is much more formidable, though his weight does not often exceed 600 pounds but | otx aA nA hu California grizzly outdoes both oi them in one. "He attacks on sight, hunters say, while the other species do not attack a man unless cornered No matter how thick the dogs may be around him the grizzly disregard' them when the hunter comes in sight and goes for the man Grlz. zlies are still numerous in northern California, especially in the narrow and wooded canyons that break out | from the coast range.
 Twenty five years ago Sylvester Scott established a stock ranch eight miles west of Cloverdale, on the high lands near the Russian river and the bears seemed to consider his cattle and horses their special prerequisites
 At first, Mir. Scott fought them with common dogs; but they were too easily cowed He therefore crossed his hounds and mastiffs with the big Russian terrier and staghound; and produced an entirely new breed dogs without fear or reproach, that will tackle anything that wears hair
 Since then 1t has been war of ex- termination on both sides; about hall his pack is laid up at any given time with wounds, and he has had many dogs killed, but he averaged killing forty bears year for many years. Hi' champion year was 1878, in which he killed sixty-four; since then bears have rapidly decreased, and now be only gets one occasionally.
 Many noted sportsmen from all parts of the world have been Scott'' guests. In 1870, Prince Staunberg oi Austria, and his attendants remained there soTe days and killed four bears In 1879, the noted Henderson brother, of Scotland, visited him and added some grizzly bear skins to their lion skins and other trophies gained in many parts of the world.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

St. Louis Swain (returning from the opera)--"Well, Miss shawsgarden, did you enjoy the opera?"
 Miss Shawsgarden-"Oh,v very much, indeed but think, Mir. Swain, that charging you fifteen cents pint for peanuts was simply outrageous" NeU Fork Sun.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
"The Man Behind"

MT. T. s. Denison, of Chicago, au. thor of "An Iron Crown" has pub lished another novel entitled "The Man Behind" Within the past few years we have had quite a number oi novels depicting life in the west, but .The Man Behind" is unquestionably the strongest that has yet appeared In the character portrayal there art the unmistakable marks of . master hand, and in the arrangement and de- velopment of the plot, the oldest and most hardened novel reader can ind thrilling interest. The construction of the book, it's carefully weighed ex- pression, is admirable. It contains not . sentence that is in the least involved, and it carries not . word that has failed to find its appropriate place.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

"You get your daughters up most beautifully, Mrs. lIebe."
 "Yes, that is art"
 And you get them into society sc carly"
 "That Is mart"
 And you find rich husbands for them"
 "That is smart ."- New f0rk .Sfdr
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

She-"And do you really think you would be happy with me as your wife"
 He-"Oh, Pm sure; have always been a lucky fellow in games of chance. e."- Hnrpeyss Bazay.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

Husband (groaning)-"Th rheun- atism in my leg is coming on again"
 Wife (with sympathy)-"Oh, I am % sorry, John. wanted to do some shopping to-day, and that is . sure sign of rain. Epoch.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

Youth Gin deep, passionate, tender tones)-"How can I tear myself away7"
 Girls Father Quitting his head into the room) )-AThe tearing won't be done away; 1t will be done in the front yard. I have just loosed tho dog. B0stGn C0usiey.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10

Bilsby (who has been mailing down the hall carpeD D--"What's the use of hiring a man to do little job like that9"
 Mrs. Bilsby--"Perhaps the man might refrain from burying our only son under the carpet! That's what you've done !"-- Tid- Bifs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-03-10
The Best Remedy

For Dyspepsia k Ayers SArSaparllia. Other medicines may gtNo temporary relief hut Ayers SarSalar,lla makes a positive and permanent cure, as thou sands can testify all over the country,
 My stomach, ltver, aud kidneys were in dssor,lered condition for years," writes R. Wild, ot Hntto, Texas, "and l never Iaund any medieiae "a relieve me. until | began to take Ayers Sarsa- rarilla. Less than six bottles ot this rcmc,iy cusel me-"
 Mrs. Joseph Anhin, of iiolyoke, Mass. was tor a long ,inc a severe Suf- fcrer from Dyspepsia, trying, ln vain, all tho usual remedies. At last Sho hegan to take Ayers Sarsararlla, and only threo bottles restored her ia perfect health,
 "l have gone through terrible suffer- ins from Dyspepsia aud Indigestion" writes C. ]. bodemer. tta Columbia st.. Camhridgcrort, Mass, "and can truly say Ayers sarsararllla has cured mc' Ayers Sarsaparilla, Prepared by nr, !, C. Aver < Co, Lowell, Mas. ttlce &l slk bottloa. AA. Wefth q bottle