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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08

Harris, who has been selected to take Mr.. Cleve-
lands place, has, until recently, been obscure
man, cultvating small farm in indianapolis. lie
was first brought into notice by a speech which he
made at an agricultural convention. lie is of rather
humble origin Ills father kept a small fur shop
on back street in the town of Missouri, Ill. lie
made speciality of raccoon skins and, though he
amsssed several thousand pounds insisted upon liv
ing in log cabin.
president Harris has not yet decided upon
line of policy but il is thought that he will grant
to Dakota, which is now a county, the right of
statehood. As county Dakota has enjoyed no
vote, but state will have vote i'm the senate
Mr.. Harris declares that he will devote the
remainder of his lie to politics and has disposed
his large ranch in Chicago.
Mrs Cleveland takes her defeat with philosoph-
zeal fortitude She says that she shall abjure soci-
ETY. and henceforth devote herself to the rearing of
her grandchildren. Lamont and Garland, two
bright little girls. the daughters of Kentucky Car
Isle who. while Mrs. Cleveland was the Widow
Frances, married her daughter Fusome"
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08
A GREAT REFORMER.

Ex-President II. B. Hayes has shaken the chicken
feathers from his farm blouse and has come out as
lecturer prison reform. He has taken up the
idea that imprisonment must be very inconvenent
and that ii is duty to throw attractions about
the life of the prisoner. The ex-president well
knows the privations of solitary confinement, but
in his own case he has had domineckers and shang-
hais to give a Frightening tip to dul-colOred
hours, whereas the average prisoner has nothing
but pale soup and embalmed beef.
In the course of his lecture Mr.. Hayes said 81
don't know of anything more uncomfortable than
to sit on prison bunk and darn pair of gray
socks The twitter of the blue bird enters not the
lonely cell, and the watch dogs honest bark, far
away on hillside, sends gloomy and melancholy
greeting. reform is strictly necessary HUI
manity loudly demands it. Let us therefore extend
a helping hand Let put chickens into every
CELL sWhat is attractive than highs spirited
rooster? Let each convict have a chicken coop.
Ny kind hearers here the speakers voice wavered
with emotionl, will give two chickens"
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08
THE COLONEL WILL PREACH.

A dispatch from Louisville states that Colonel
Thomas P. Grasty, having left the maynard ways
of the world, has mounted the steps of the pulpit
and turned, with persuasive voice, upon sim sea-
soned community. Colonel Grasty was, some time
ago, connected with the advertising department of
TIE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER, and doubtless while
engaged in that business felt the quickening of
religious life. He is q man of most engaging man.
ners, is well educated and is an orator of marked
ability. His air is convincing, his logic clear, his
statements we'll rounded with fulness of ripe con-
illusions Should Colonel Grasty devote the rest
of his life to the minstry-and he has so declared
himsei-Sam Jones and Brother Small must hump
themselves, or a second place in evangelical work
will be accorded them. The advertising depart
ment of THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER does not claim
to be theological school, but when of Its men
turns preacher, why, he climbs to the top.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08
THE EXACT SITUATION.

Editorial in the London Court Journal "The
fall of the government in America most unex-
pected. President Cleveland had been very popu-
lar with his cabinet, and although he had had
some trouble with the senate in reference to the
confirmation of governors appointed for the differ
ent states, no apprehensions felt. The presi-
dent received his defeat bravely. He sitting in
his library when vice-President Barnum-the
great showman-entered and said: Il have serious
news to communicate, sire. vote in the house
the wool question has resulted in defeat of the
government Mr.. Cleveland, remarking that 1t
could not be helped, turned to his books. Mr..
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08

do nothin' about my son, an he Amt goin' home
with me thought that mout take you. My ole
mar totes double an you ken ride behind me. I've
got lots NV hog meat an sorghum merlasses at
home an you won't starve. Whut do you say?"
4Your request il -disgraceful" exclaimed
Mr.. Albright.
"Then you won't go2"
"Of course not"
"Not fur the love NV the cause an hog meat an
sorghum"
mo; get out of my house"
"You could have three them elders on the
ground at wunst."
eco, tell you"
"All right, but l do think ii shame that the
Lawd wasted so much you. Jest think whut
a useful man you could be- Wall, it's allus the
way. The men whut have got the most gifts air
the aptest ter fling themselves away"
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08
BRILLIAN T.

In a restaurant Young lady Ito eseorD-
Actors so gracefully gifted with sublime expires.
sion, must, indeed, be charming in conversation
What communion when they meet of the stage
A flock of poetry, with wings tipped with gold
must fly about their heads"
Escort-"There sit two actors. Let us listen tC
their conversation"
First Actor-"Where is Skinny now?"
Second Actor-"With the Pug sisters"
"He's a ham,"
Regular hamfatter."
"Bilson is with the Cats-paw company"
Eyes, and he's Jonah"
"Ah, and a ham,"
"You bet"
"Bobson is a tough"
"He's sausage. Do you know Bowles?"
eyes, tamfatter."
Where is ,JacksOn?"
"Out with jim-crow gang"
"He's ham"
"Canvassed. Do you know SisbOs?"
Eyes, the ham,"
"Hamfatter."
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08
HIS MISSION WAS IMPORTANT.

The Rev. Tom J. Albright, of Louisville, was
sitting in his library writing a sermon in denun-
citation of Robert Elsmere," when violent ring of
the door bell startled him into upright position.
moment later he ushered into his library little,
weazen old fellow, with blunt nose and sort of
billy goat beard
BE seated" said the polite preacher.
The visitor sat down. spit at the spittoon, missed
it by about two inches, coughed stretched out his
legs crossed his muddy feet, casped his hands back
of his head gazed at the preacher for moment and
then remarked:
81 reckon you're Albright"
Eyes"
al hearn you preach about Jour year ago Don't
rcolleck it, reckon?"
"Wel | don't remember of having ever seen you
at any of my meetings"
Don't reckon you seed me, fur thar was a right
sharp sprinklin' of folks thar. The night hearn
you your text was the 'Proiickin' Son."
1.-THE Prodigal Son. you mean"
"Wan you mout call it that down here, but up
in Breathtt county we call it 'Projickin' Son."
''You were pleased with my sermon, l hope"
said the preacher scarcely able to suppress smile
of amusement.
Don't ricolleck much about that but do know
that as looked at you lowed ter myself that you
could come mighty nigh whuppin' anything that
trod shoe leather | Jest thought that you could
grab holt a yearln' cat an hold him till he
would bawl fur mussy right thar. | didn't think
about it much afterwards till the other night, an
then l wished that / had you with me. l am a
preacher myself"
"What!" exclaimed Mr.. Albright.
EYES," said the preacher taking from his mouth
quid of tobacco and throwing it with mushy
spat against the wall, al a defender the
faith. Tell you why l wanted you with me
luther night. | preached at Mill Rock.
Some NV the elders wanted me ter call up
mourners, but | told 'em that the situation
WANT quite ripe. They went away grum-
blin', but / didn't think nuthin mo- about it
till airter church was out Then them fetch taxed
elders gethered me, they did, and bucked me up
agin a blackjack tree. They lowed that when
they wanted mourners they wanted 'em, and if
they couldn't have em stricken in the sperret
they'd have 'em stricken in the flesh. l got to
thnkin' bout it AFTERWARDS, an remembered you
-rickollecked how monstous in size you was, an
lowed that them elders would have putty tough
time in backin' you agin blackjack. / had ter
come down here ter see about gittin' my son outen
the work house an l lowed it would be good
idee ter get you ter come up thar, preach q sermon
an then have some fun with the elders. couldn't
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08
DIDN'T UNDERSTAND.

Several nights ago Colonel Jerry Spillers of
Kentucky, went To Coquclin, at McNicker's
theatre. The colonel had never heard of the great
French comedian and expected To see a perform
ance something after the style OF the minstrel
shows which visit country towns. The kentuck-
ian secured seat the stage, and shortly after
the performance began, began, in an annoyed way.
To scratch his head.
"Lcker in this blamed town Is no good" he
muttered Blamed eff il don't take a mans under
standin' away from him. My friend addressing a
man who sat next to him. what is that fellow
sayin'?n
Il don't know"
Then ii has the same effect on you | reckon"
What has?p
THE whisky in this town.
Il don't drink"
"IIuh, | don't understand this business. say
what's the matter with that felle? Talks worse
than any body ever seed. Why don't they make
him get down often that platform? Why, dang
him, he can't talk tall"
"IIe's talking all right. He's French, you know"
What then he amt our kind NV folks tall?'
No"
"You say you can't understand him."
mot word?"
"Did you know befo' you come that you
couldn't?"
"Yes"
The Kentuckian handed the man a buckhorn-
handle knife.
whats this for?"
ats yourn."
mo- it isn't"
YES, it is" said the Kentuckian "The fellers
out in Allen county gave me that knife just befo'
left an told that it mine till met bigger
r
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-12-08

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11

A meeting OF Prohibitioniats was held In
Philadelphia last evening 60 rAtify the
nomination OF Fisk and Brooks.
II. G. Niblack OF Indiana has accepted the
appointment to membership In the Advi-
sorry Committee OF the National Demo
cratic Committee.
The House Committee on the Merchant
Marine and the Fisheries will commence on
Tuesday the investigation into the Alaska
seal fisheries. authorized by resolution OF
the House.
Senator Kenua OF West Virginia last
night addressed large mass meeting 10
Cooper Union, New York. held under the
auspices Of the County Democracy to ratify
the National ticket
The removal Of John s. Wise from vir-
ginia 20 New ork will result in a consoli-
dation OF the Republican factions In that
state under the leadership Of ex Senator
Malone. With the Republicans united the
chances for carrying the state for their
candidates are considered very encoursg
ing
Yesterday was quiet and uueventful with
General Harrison, who passed the greater
portion Of the time in his library at work.
The number OF callers we're few compared
with other days. In the evening the gen
eral took bis usual long walk. No outside
delegations are expected until next Tues
day.
Mr.. Call yesterday introduced in the
Senate a Joint resolution TO appropriate
5000, COO, to be paid out at the discretion Of
the Secretary OF the Treasury, for the pre-
ventiou and suppression OF yellow fever In
the Interstate commerce or the United
States Il also authorizes the surgeon gen
eral, on the request OF the governor OF any
state, to saizs and destroy, under conditions
aud regulations TO be prescribed by the
Secretary OF the Treasury, any infected
personal or other property which Is com
municating infection and disease in the
inter. state commerce.
The Washington Critic reports one OF the
Republican senators az saaing that there
| Ia no hope for final vote being taken on
on the Fisheries treaty this session unlesi
all the Republican senators can be brought
to Washington. He thinks Senator Nor
gan's motion 20 postpone consideration m
I I'll December will be carried, as that vot'
/ will be taken before the vote on ratitica
tion. Senator Frye. however announced
yesterday that he expected the debate on II
TO be renewed on Monday and continued
until vote was reached. The Republi
cans ell are opposed to the treaty.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11
general Sporting News.

The cricket match yesterday between the
Seabrightt[ Americana and the Peterboros
resulted in victory for the latter by ten
wickets.
The swimming match at the foot Of Vir-
ginia avenue, Atlantic City, yesterday,
was won by Life Guard Quinn, who Gov
cred tbs distance, ~ miles 10 sea and
return, IN three minutes and Hyland Par
ker finished six minutes later, according to
time Of Jack S. Sanford, reieres. About
1900 people witnessed the race.
The directors Of the Cleveland Base Ball
Club met last night 60 talk over the re-
duction in the price Of admission to games
ALI were agreed that twenty five cents was
too low a figure aud 1t was decided to con.
tinue with fiity cents as the price. Of admis-
sion. If the 25 cent rule is enforced by the
association Cleveland will sell out and quit
the business.
The annual regatta OF the New York
Yacht Club was sailed yesterday with a
light wind and a comparatively smooth
ses. The start was from the Brenton Reel
Lightship and was made at 1882 a. M. The
yachts crossed the line in a bunch, but the
Volunteer soon took the leader, with the
MayfioWer second aud the Puritan flfth.
The Volunteer won by over mile.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11
A FOOLISH CHILD.
Dissatisfied with Her Home she
Hangs Herself.

Lizzie Neal, the l5-year. cid daughter OF
Isaac Neal, an employe OF the Mccullough
Iron Company, committed suicide yester-
day afternoon, OF her home about one and
quarter miles from this city.
The Meals live on a small farm on the
New road that leads from Union street, this
city. TO Braudywine Springs About l9.45
p. m. yesterday she left the room where her
stepmother was, the latter supposlng that
she was going 20 take a nap as was her
custom. Instead, however, she went to the.
barn. stood on chair aud tied a worsted
sash In two knots on the front and back OF
her neck and tied third knot to rafter
sbont seven feet from the floor. She then
deliberately kicked the chair from under
her feet.
She was not missed until her father cama
home at 0 p. m. He upon entering the
house, asked
Where is LizzIein
"she has gone TO take nap, replied the
mother. The mother went up stairs and
could not and her and came 10 the con-
clnsion that she had gone to a neighboris
house. Mr. Neal started out 10 find her at
the neigbbor's, but he had only proceeded
short distance when he thought that pos
sibly she might have gone up into the
hay loft TO sleep He retraced his steps to
the barn aud was horrihed upon entering
to discover his daughter hanging to the
rafter. Mr.. Neal was distracted, but he
managed to call TO his assistance bis neigh
Dor John Leach The body was cut down
and Coroner Barnhili notified. The
parents were almost wild with grief last
night, the father threatening to
commit suicide, and It was
with difficulty that he was restrained.
On the girls breast was found note
written In ink, showing deliberation in her
rashnesS In It she complained OF having
been denied some social privileges and babe
good bye TO her parents, expressing the
hope that they would meet her in heaven.
The girl was unusually bright never having
given the slightest indication Of insanity She
would, however, become somewhat melan-
choly when refused anything. A friend
had been visiting her for the past few days
and her father thought II better that abe
should not accompany the lattar home.
This evidently worked on her mind and
did much TO lead her to the rash act The
family we're on the best of terms, and both
OF the parents thought great deal OF the
girl.
The coroner after examining the body
and hearing the facts gave a certificate OF
death. There was no marks about the
body when cut down, except some slight
discoloration about the face. and upon her
face was wild look. which her friends
sNid was entirely foreign % her when
| alive
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11
nase Ran Gosslp.
Hutt belongs TO the Solar Tips.
Anderson belongs TO the Chester.
Hinkle umpired very Impartially.

Hutt belongs TO the Solar Tips.
Anderson belongs TO the Chester.
Hinkle umpired very Impertially.
The Longs belong to the Athletic Re-
serves.
Americus play as steady ball as any in
the league.
The Americus will probably arrange a
return game with Chester.
tIThorp's hit when Day was on third kept
the Americus from being shut out.
Greenwell, the Chester shortstop, is a
beautiful thrower. His coaching is also
good.
A screen In front Of the scorers stand
now will do more good than it will next
season.
Thomson's hit in the sixth inning was
the first that has been made by him in
this city this season.
In the sixth inning Collins, left fielder,
changed positions with catcher BetE. Both
men play good bali.
The Americus and Wilmington will
again cross bats to-day. Another good
game will be put up.
Collins and O'Rourke were members of
the disbanded Binghampton, N. Y. club
and will now play at Hazleton, Pa.
Ia the eighth inuing Thursday Collins
lAmericusl was declared out for getting of
his base after foul tip, before the ball
was 10 play. The question was then raised
whether the decision was according to
rules. Rule IS Of the American Associa.
tIon is as follows; I'm case Of foul strike,
foul hit not legally caught flying, dead
ball, or base runner put out for being
struck by q fair hit ball the ball shall no,
be considered in play until it is held by
the pitcher standing IN his position.
BY an error yesterday the announcement
Of the Americus- WILMINGTON game to-day
was omitted. The game viii be a close one
and large attendance is expected. The
Americus always puts up steady ball end
the Wilmingtons are going 20 work hard to
win. The teams viii be made up as fol
lows: Americus-McCaferty G.. Thomp
son. 1b y; Day, p; Campbell, 3d.; Thorp
r. +. Collins, 3d. Jones, !. e.; Foster, c. T. G
! 4htOhhf = - " AiAltAlENVn- ANcAeACif "
Hinkle, C.. L. Scheu. 3D. o. Scheu, ID. A.
Scheu, c. r.; Ksnney, r. e.; knight, s. 3.
Gormley, 2b.; Mcdaniel, (.
From the above it will be seen that Thu
same batteries will work against eacl
other. Thompson viii guard first well fol
the Americus, while o. Scheu holds tina
position for the Wilmington. E. Mccall
will not play. Several Of the Wilmington
men down for last Saturday did not shov
up. 1t is to be hoped that they will be OF
hand today. SO thst the merits Of the re
spective teams may be clearly shown
Who will wins
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Patrick COnrOy Thrown From His
Wagon Yesterday.

Patrick Conroy, driver for the River
side Lumber Company WAS badly injured
yesterday afternoon by the wheels Of his
wagon passing over him. He was driving
a gray horse TO the wagon on West street
when the animal became frightened and
started on a run down the street. The bill
between 18th and 18Th is very steep
and after the horse had started TO go down
it was almost impossible TO stop him. Con
roy stuck 20 his post until they arrived near
l4th street when by sudden jar OF the
wagon he fell of. The wheels OF the wagon
which was loaded, passed over bis lett leg,
breaking both bones. His elbow was
bruised aud his hand badly lacerated. DR.
]. Paul Lukens was called and attended
TO his injuries He was so badly stunned
at first by the shock, that he could not give
his name or residence. He soon revived
however, and was taken to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital for treatment. He lives at
los Maryland avenue. DIR. Lukens appre-
hends no fatal results from his wounds.
The horse continued its flight turning at
l4th street aud ran towards Market. At
Tatnall street it started across the pave
ment and nearly ran into an open door.
Here it turned and started across the street
It was then caught. Neither the wagon
nor the horse were injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11
A BULLET IN HIS BRAIN
A Further Investigation Yesterday
DIscOVern II.

Further Investigation Yesterday
Discovers II.
The doctors continued their examination
of Riede's head yesterday afternoon, and
on tho right side OF the head they dis
covered the bullet reposing in the base OF
the brain. There were no indications Of
any bad effects from the bullet. Where it
had entered there were several broken
pieces OF bone. Thess 10 themselves would
have caused death in few months. How
the bullet got to the right side Of the head
is a mystery to the physicians
There Is nothing to mark the
course Of the ball, all the inter
vening ligaments. joining the parts of the
brain, are intact. This fact at first led the
physicians to believe that the bullet was one
that be said he had received in the Franco
Prussian war; but q subsequent examina-
tion of the revolver proved conclusively
that the bullet was the one fred by himself
on the fatal morning of September H.,
1887.
The bullet weighed 1914 grains and is Of
"A calibre. The brain was taken out and
shipped to DR.. Bush OF the KiTkbride In-
sane Asylum, by whom it will be submitted
70 a microscope examination. After the
autopsy the the body was taken TO the alms-
house and WAS buried in { be Potter's field
yeeterday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-11
DEPUTY JUDGE TURNER.
He Makes His First Appearance aud
PreaIdes with Dignity.

Henry G. Turner, Esq, appeared in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning and after the
commission appointing him hsd been read
he took the judicial chair and filled it with
becoming dignity and ability. The Judge
was radiant with new hat and cane He
disposed of the cases quickly and with such
Judgment that II looked as II the position
was one for which he was eminently
fitted.
The first case was that Of "Iken Auder-
son continued from yesterday. "Iken Ia a
bad negro, but presumed upon tho newness
OF the judge and attempted 10 beg on. He
promised to drink and fight no more, IL ho
was let of. The judge gave him S5 and
costs and said he would make II $40, IL he
came back again.
Edward SeltKer became very drunk yes
terday and threatened 10 kill his wife
The latter did not desire 20 prosecute him
and he was dismissed upon the payment OF
costs
The notorious "Aikeyn Dugan was
charged with trespasslng upon the prop
erty OF John solomon on Thursday.
"When did you get out OF jail, Dugan. y
asked the judge. Thursday replied
Dugan. "Well, you would better be sent
back there OF some one will commit justi
fable homicide upon you and / will fine
you $40 end costs, - said the judge.
Lafayette Ingram was held on bis
own recognizance until this evenings ses
sion on the charge Of trespass.
Patrick Brogan was fined 81 and costs
for drunkenness. and Charles Gray and
James Marshsll we're dismissed on the
same oifense upon promise to leave town.