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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
An Irish Romance.
Dublin Freeman's Journal,


 Yesterday (Monday), }, and indeed for some days previously, certain coteries in the most fashionable portion of tine Rathmines township were very much agitated by sudden and unexpected revelation that has created consider able confusion in the district. On Friday and Saturday the matter was whispered about, but yesterday the fact which has created this feeling be- came very generally known. In brief, what has occurred is this: There re- sided, and still reside, in fashionable part of Rathmines, a family consisting of a mother, who is a widow, two or three sons and three young ladies, sis ters-at all events they were supposed to be. The family were held in the highest respect and esteem, and until this incident occurred their household was undisturbed by any out-oi-the- way occurrence. Two of the young ladies were very prepossessing in ap- pearance and gifted with many accom- plishments The third-the eldest, we believe-was not devoid of good looks, either, and possessed certain amount of musical culture which was displayed effectively at numerous re- unions, parties and evening assemblies about the neighborhood. She also de- veloped remarkable talent for draw ing. She was frequently met with at social assemblies and at entertain ments, and was admired everywhere for her good looks and accomplish ments. She was an admired tennis player, and was altogether an agree able figure in the set in which she moved.
 About couple of months ago it was announced that she was about to proceed to London to complete her studies in the South kensington School of Art, and naturally the news caused some interest among her ac- quaintances. She came back at Christ mas, and many ladies who were ac- quainted with the family called at their house to see her. What WAS the astonishment of the visitors when the mother calmly announced that her daughter" was boy, and then the Quondam Miss - entered the room dressed in masculine attire, having completely abandoned the character which she or he--as we must now call him-had been so long assuming of a girl. The incident gave rise to a great perturbation among the acquaintances of the family, and as result no little unpleasantness has occurred.
 Those who knew the young gentle man as Miss are extremely aston. ished at the turn affairs have taken. They find it hard to believe that such a deception could have gone on for years without any suspicion of the real circumstance being entertained. The young man has been regarded as n girl from his infancy. He went to school as girl, dressed as girl and behaved as a girl, so that the sudden announcement of his true position in society has naturally caused some commotion among the acquaintances of the young man, while the incident forms subject of comment to those who do not know the family and have become aware of the occurrence.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
A COUNTRY EDITORS DUTIES.
BY s. W. TOSS.

must write an editorial upon the Irish ques- ton, And give Queen Vic. a gentle rub, and Glad stone a suggestion. Carnot is inexperienced and needs my careful training, And I must show the Russian czar better plan of reigning. There's Bismarck needs little dig, he'll cut up some new caper Unless he gets broadsde from my valuable paper; King Hun b0ldt must be prodded up. the pope needs regulation, And Grover Cleveland must be told just how to run the nation. Now the affairs in Egypt are looking very muddy, The khedive must be told his faults-the hopeless fuddy duddy! Now, wife, go chop the kindlings, dear, and fetch the coal and water, While tell the kings of Europe how to man age as they'd oughter.
 - Ydnkee Blade.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
Tones of the Voice.
Yeutha (lomIAnIan.

It is a curious fact that tho tones of civilized races are louder and harshcr than thoSc usei by savage tribes Indeed, among people who ArN clasSed as civilized, 1t will commonly be found that the moro highly culti- vated, up to certain point, speak in the sharper tone,
 or course, when cultivation and ro- finement havc reached the point that the tones of the voice have become a matter of attention and care, the rule no longer holds, for then low, we'll modulated tones are acquired as an accomplishment,
 The philosophy of this peculiarity seems to be that the same energy and vigor which give certain races the leadership In advancement arc acoom. panied by unusual nervous strain. and we are well aware how plainly ncrv- ousness Is indicated in the tones. The people of New England speak in a sharper and shrillcr voice than their cousins in old England They are also more intense in feeling and moro eager in action.
 That this difference Is not duo to the influence of climate Is apparent upon comparison of our people with those of the dominion to tho north and east of us. It Is only as climate or other agencies may affect the cn- tire character of a people that it has anything to do with tho tones in which they speak.
 Commonly, as we approach the tropics, we find the voice lower and softer; but, then, this Is only in keep. ing with the whole life of the people, which shows less of forcc and earnest ness than that of people who inhablt the temperate zone. It suggests that they are too indolent to raise thelr voices.
 Tho writer recalls that ho has morc than once been asked by persons from Brazil and from the Spanish countries of South America, who arc new corners among us, whether those whom they overheard were really scolding, for they discovered no petu- lance nor ill-feling except in the tones of the voice. Such questions arc calculated to awaken profitable reflections.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
Courtship Of Modern Greeks.
scottish Review


 There are certain old women whose duty it is to carry the proposal and bring back the answer. These old women know many love potions which they administer for money. When the old woman goes to propose she must wear stockings of different colors. "Shc has on stockings of two colors," says a modern Greek rhyme :; "methinks we shall have an offer" If the proposal is refused the young man is said ito eat gruel." The cause of the frequency of these marriages de c0nUea0nce Is to be found in the pc- culiar law of inheritance still in vogue in some of the renoter islands. The eldest daughter inhcrits everything 10 the exclusion of her brothers and younger sisters, even her mothers eln- broidcred garments and the slab on which she says her prayers In church. In other parts of Greece no girl can ever hope to find husband until she has fl house of her own; hence pro- viding his daughters with houa,s is an oncrous duty which falls to the lot of every pafer- (amdi,as, and this sys- tcm results in leaving very large portion of the female population 10 pass their days Iii single blessednesT, and where the above mentioned matt riarchal system is still in vogue the parents always aspire 10 obtain for their eldest daughter a good match, and the proposals always come from the lady's family.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
A Pleasure Shared by Women Onl,

Malherbe, the gifted French author, declared that of all things that man possesses, women alone take pleasure in being possessed. This seems gen. orally true of the sweeter sex. Like the ivy plant, she longs for an object to cling to and love-to look to for protection. This being her preroga- tive, ought she not to be told that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the physical salvation of her sex? It ban ishes those distressing maladies that make her life a burden, curing all painful irregularities, uterine disor- ders, inflammation and alteration, pro- lapsus and kindred weaknesses As a nervine, it cures nervous exhaustion, prostration, debility, relieves mental anxiety and hypochondria, and pro- notes refreshing sleep.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

"Papa," said 2 beautiful girl, "I found several cigars scattered about the front yard this morning. Did you drop them?"
 "No, they don't belong to me-" re- sponded the old man. "Shortly after young Sampson left you last night thought heard noise outside, and i shouldn't be surprised if Nero had been shaking him for the cigars. Ev- idently the dog won."-New York I9tt0.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

Mrs. Dusenberry-"What nonsense these newspapers study out! Now here's statement that widows are more likely to die than widowers"
 Mir. Dusenberry-"That's all bosh, my dear. The fact is that man gen. erally dies before his widow"
 Mrs. Dusenberry-"Is that really the case? How do you account for it?"
 Mir. Dusenbcrry-"I can't."-PhH- 0deIDhin (nU
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

Wife (plcadingly) "l'm afraid, George, you do not love mo as well as you used to do."
 Husband -"Why?"
 W.-"BccauSe you always let mo get up to light the fire"
 H.-"Nonscnse, my love9 Your getting up to light the fro makes me love you all the more."~ Incomes COmmercidi
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

Patient" "l'vc taken all the mcdi- cine you sent except this one bottle, and don't seem to feel any better"
 Doctor--"Yours must bc an aggra- vated case. Farmer Acorns COW wuz took down at the same you wuz, an' giv' her just the same medicine cx. actly, an 1t cured her, '--LIc.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
A Blessing --Pemberton's French Wine
 Coca.

Coca.
 Why? It restores nervous people who are tired out mentally and phys ically. 1t cures nervous ex haustion. It brings refreshing sleep. It exhil- arates mind and body. It is a specific in the most obstinate cases where all other remedies fail. Sold by drug gists. Send for book on Coca Plant and Cola Nut and cures made by Pemberton's Wine Coca Avoid sub stitutes and limitations. Use Pember- tons Wine Coca and be happy. Ad- dress PembertOn Chemical Co.,, At lanta, Ga. Mention this paper.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

"Good evening, Mrs. Ownhair, how did you like the entertainment last evening""
 T was delighted"
 "And how did you like the olioI"
 "I beg your pardon, Mrs. Smith, but we use only the best creamery butter. er."-Boston Courier.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
Are You Going South 2

If 90, go to the state offering the best inducements in the way of cheap lands adapted to cotton, grain, early fruits and vegetables. Send 30 cents for The Arknnstan, weekly, three months. Address Q. C. Ludwig, ClarksvilIe, Ark.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

BARLETT's PILE SUPPosIToRIEs will promptly relieve and cure Hemor- rhoids-since 1882 thousands of per- manent cures prove their intrinsic merit. They should be used by every sufferer-take no other than BAR LETT's. sl.00 for tin case of fl Sup positories. BARTLETT MFG. Co.,, Phiia., Pa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

He-"There is one thing about our theatres that Anthony Comstcck can but approve, whatever be on the stage"
 She-"What is that, pray"
 He-"The general and growing use Of opera glasses. !. :s SC much more modest than the use of the naked eye" :" -LosceH Citizen.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

MR. JACOB s. MEKRELL Deor S,r-- Several years ago had occasion to use some of your Female Tonic and was we'll pleased with the result. Please send six bottles. I would prefer 1t sent as freight, as the express charges make it very expensive for us. Re- spectfully yours, Mrs. James Barrister, Armada, Macomb Co.,, Mich.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

Some people are passionately fond of dougbnuts. Others never eat any part of doughnut except the hole. These people seldom have dyspepsia. -ISomerrille Journal.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

It doesn't take much to puzzle children. Now one of them wants to know how the angels get their night gowns on over their wings.-Phila- delphid C0U.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

FITS: All Fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and e2.00 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline 9S1 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

Minister (dining with the family)- "You were nice little boy in church, this morning, Bobby. I noticed you kept very quiet and still"
 Bobby-"Yes, sir; I was afraid of waking pa up."-NeU York Sun.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

When everything else fails, Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

"Dan, what wud yez call il man who stole gallon nv whisky and drank 1t, and got the jimJams?'
 "Begorra, think I'd call him n snake thief BOsfOn Courier.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
Mrs. R. H. BLOODWORTH,
 Griffin, Ga.
Lemon Hot Drops.

l had for several years severe ul- cerated sore throat, causing much pain and uneasiness, as there was con- siderable hemorrhage, when coughing. 1 bought one bottle of Dr. MoZley's Lemon Hot Drops. It gave me almost immediate relief; have used it only twenty-four hours, and my throat and cough is almost entirely well. It is certainly an efficient and speedy remedy. N. F. THOMPSON,
 lie 5. Forsyth street, Atlanta, Ga.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25

chiidrsn Cry scs Pitchers cassoria.
 -AdSL
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-25
President National Bank

McMinville, Tenn, writes: In my opinion from experience in my wife's case, your Lemon Elixir has few if any equals, and no superiors in medi- cine for the regulation of the liver, stomach, and bowels. Your Lemon Hot Drops are superior to any reme- dies we have ever been able to get for my wife's throat and lung disease. feel certain, and so does she, that your Lemon Elixir and Lemon Hot Drops have been the means of greatly pro- longing her life. We have not the least idea that she would now be liv- ing only for these remedies. Had she only used these remedies sooner she would long since, in my opinion, have been we'll and been saved the great suffering she has undergone. Truly,
 w. II. MAGNESS, Atlanta, Ga. To Dr. H. Mozley, Atlanta, Ga.
 From a Prominent Lady.
 I have not been able in two years to walk or stand without suffering great pain. Since taking Dr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir I can walk half a mile without suffering the least inconven- fence.
 Mrs. R. H. BLOODWORTH, Griffin, Ga.
The Republican., 1888-10-06
Arsenic in Wallpapers.

Where arsenic in quantities in wall
paper is suspected, we suggest the fol-
lowing test. No apparatus is needed
beyond an ordinary gas jet, which is
turned down to quite pin point until
the flame is wholly blue; when this
has been done, a strip of paper sus-
pected to contain arsenic is cut, one
sixteenth of an inch wide and an
inch or two long; as soon as the edge
of this paper is brought in contact
with the outer edge of the gas flame %
gray coloration, due to arsenic, will be
seen in the same. The paper is burned
a little, and the fumes that are given
off will be found to have a strange,
garlic-like odor, due to the vapor of
arsenic acid. Take the paper away
from the flame and look at the charred
end. The carbon will be colored
bron2e-red; this is copper reduced by
the carbon; being now away from the
flame in a fine state of division, the
copper is slightly oXidized by the air,
and on placing the charred end a sec
ond time not too far into the flame, the
flame will now be colored green by the
copper. By this simple means it is
possible to form an opinion without
apparatus, and without leaving the
room, as to whether any wall paper
contains arsenic. for copper arsenic is
commonly used in coloring wall papers.
Home.
The Republican., 1888-10-06
AS. A. HAYDEN, Publisher.
TIE HARVEST

1 watch the golden bilows awaiting the siclles
keen.
While the corn stands waiting yonder, splen-
did, giittering sheen;
/ hear the reapers coming with merry shout and
song,
Then see the billows falling in solid ranks
along.
The grain not only falling, but the tender
flowers, too,
And with them tares and thistles are scattered
through and through;
For the reaper reaps a harvest that is heavy
for the blade,
While the voice of the master calleth: 1T must
not be delayed"
And thus is the mighty harvest in all our glori
Gus land
The reaper blithe and happy, there is Joy on
every hand;
For toll is sweet to the faithful, reward will
come at last
So the reaper sings and labors until daylight
hours are past.
see the harvest over. and mountains of golden
grain
Await the threshers pleasure, and it shall not
wait in vain;
For / hear the hum of engines and clatter OF
turning wheels
Let US wait a acknowledgement see what
You know what we see, good farmer in fields
now brown and bare;
Where the grain is kept from the thistles-from
thistle and from tare;
And only the grain is wanted, the thistles are
cast away,
While the flowers that died and withered shall
bloom another day.
1 see another harvest in the grain fields Of this
life
The wheat is bent and shaken with labor sore
and strife
But the reaper cometh often, with footsteps
soft as air
He takes the grain and flowers, the thistle and
the t re.
The harvest is ever ripening to the reaper's
subtle breath
To the knife of the silent reaper, whose mystic
name is Death;
And we know not the hour of his coming
whether at night or day,
Nor why he should spare the thistles and take
our flowers away.
In this living and mighty harvest we are grain
or worthless chaf;
We can not serve two masters-God wants no
work by hall.
And pray when the harvest is over at the
garnering of the wheat
], with the grain and flowers, may I5neel at the
Master feet
-Gay D4etdson, in Good Housekeeping.
The Republican., 1888-10-06
THE SERVANTS DUTY.
How He Assisted His Master to Get Rid of
Troublesome Petitions.


Political Office, like every thing else
in this world has its drawbacks and
discomforts. The highest seats are
not always the most softly cushioned.
1t is a fine thing, no doubt, to be fol-
lowed by mems eyes, to hear ones
name on everybody's lips; but it is not
so fine a thing to have ones steps
dogged day and night by crowds of
curious gazers and applicants for all
sorts of possible and impossible favors.
One of the worst trials of Gov
ernor, especially if he be Governor of
a large state, like New York, is con-
nected with the pardoning power.
There are always some thousands of
wretches, either in prison or on their
way thither, and among them are sure
to be several whose crimes are bring
ing them to the gallOws. A consider
able part of this whole number have,
relatives or friends whose hearts are,
set upon securing executive elem
ency." The great American people
are always ready to sign petitions
ministers, lawyers, prosecuting attor-'
neys, judges, jurors and everybody.
else-and the distracted Governor.
often finds himself in hard place.
Governor Seward, of New York, had
ia painful experience of this kind soon
after his inauguration. A well-dressed,
llady-like woman came to his house be-
--seeching pardon for her husband, who.
by the way, had been sentenced to
State-prison for beating her. She
would not take no for an answer, and
remained the whole evening, pleading
her case again and again. Finally, see
ing the Governor inaexible, she threw
herself at his feet, and, with hysterical
sobs, declared that she would never
rise till he granted her request.
At this point, while Mr.. Seward was
vainly trying to quiet her, the door
opened, and, to the Governors sur
prise, there stood his black servant,
York Van Allen, overcoat and cap on,
and lantern in hand.
wv nat 40 you WduJ, IOfh!
81 beg your pardon, sir" replied
York, with characteristic Difference,
''but l thought de time had arrived
when you wanted me"
''Want you? What for?'
"Governor Clinton used to alters tell
me was to take 'em away when dey
began to go on like dat pointing to
the kneeling woman, land Governor
Tompkins too, sir, alters"
Greatly to the Governors relief, tho
lady, like York, seemed to take it as a
matter Of course. She rose from her
knees, adjusted her bonnet and shawl
at the mirror, made her courtesy, and
withdrew under the escort of the negro
and his lantern. -YoutAs C0mDa1aoH.
The Republican., 1888-10-06
GOVERNMENT CLERKS.
Some of the Causes That Lead Many OF
Them Into Bad Habits.

The clerks have lazy life at Wash
ington compared with persons who
perform clerical services in commercial
cities. They do not go to work until
nine o'clock in the morning and are
off duty for the day at four o'clock p.
m. They are paid more money than
the average one could possibly earn in
any other calling, and provisions and
house rent are almost as cheap as in
St. Louis or any large city. Young
men who desire to become lawyers or
doctors have a splendid chance here to
attend fine colleges and make good
living while they are acquiring an
education, if they can get into the
departments. A large percentage of
those who come here with such
objects in view become inert, how
ever, fall into bad habits, and are
finally kicked out Of the Office, and then
they go to the bad at headlong pace.
They have too much loafng time, and
become demoralized. So-called fash
ionable society takes the ambition out
of many. They get into a whirl-it is
quite easy to do so--many of the bet
ter-looking ones vainly imagine they
can marry the ostensibly rich daugh-
ters of solid old Congressman, Govern
ment officials or retired merchants or
professional men who bring their fam
lilies to Washington. The dear gtrls,
1A 81 lNl n hnt nts
attractive, and the mercenary fortune
hunter around the National capital is
not a bowling success. The papas and
mammals have a deal Of good sense,
and their daughters usually humor the
National capital dudes only for a sea-
son, and then drop them and wind up
by marrying men who have proven
themselves capable of battling with
the world.-N Y Graphic.
The Republican., 1888-10-06
The Old Mans Mistake.

Mrs. Hendricks was entertaining
some ladies at a select little five O. clock
tea, and Bobby, who had been eXcep-
tionally well behaved, was in high
feather.
"Ma," he said, politely, as refresh
ments were being served, may have
some tongue, please?"
There isn't any tongue, Bobby"
"That's funny" commented Bobby.
81 heard pa say there would be lots Of
it.''-N y. Sun.
The Republican., 1888-10-06
Quiet and Law Abiding.

Magistrate (to prisoner)-It's some
time since saw you here, Uncle Rastus.
Uncle Rastus (virtuously)-Yes, sab.
Use been quiet an law-abidin' since de
larst time was up befo' yo', an dat
wer morn six months ago, yo' honnah.
Magistrate-Ah, yes; | remember. I
gave you six months for stealing ham.
It's year this time, Uncle.-T Time.