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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
South American Mosquitoes.
American Magazine.

Some ludicrous stories are told obout adventures with the mosquitoes. I have been solemnly assured that often when they have attacked boat and driven its captain and crew below they have broken the windows of the cabin by plunging in swarms against them, and have attempted to burst in the doors. Although this may be something of an exaggeration, it is nevertheless true that frequently horses and cattle, alter the most frGhtful sufferings, have died from mosquito bites on board the vessels. Not long ago herd of valuable cat tie were being taken from the United States to ranch upon the Magdalens river, and became so desperate under the attacks of the mosquitoes that they broke from their stalls, jumped into the water and were all drowned Passengers intending to make the voyage usually provide themselves with protection in the shape of mos quito bars, head nets and thich gloves, and when on deck are com. pelled to tic their sleeves around theil wrists and their pantaloons around their ankles.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Samuel TIden's Close Call.

The gatekeeper at the Woodmere crossing-an aged man with bent form, scant white hair and enfeebled walk-is known by all train men sim- ply as "Old John." He was known as "Old John" fifteen years ago, when he had charge of water tank at the Lake Shore bridge across the Rouge river. His duty was of the most per- functory kind, simply requiring him to keep the tank constantly filled with water for the use of locomotives ot passing trains. He was not ex- pected to remain on duty later than four o'clock p. m., but such was his fear that something might go wrong if he was away that the trainmen could always count on seeing "Old John," lantern in hand, standing at his post of duty until after the Toledo express, the last train for the night, had passed.
 One night the express train was late and only short distance behind freight, which the engineer of the passenger train noticed pulling out of Wyandotte ahead of him just as he was rounding the bend at Sibley's lime- kiln. As the freight was passing the tank "Old Johns" watchful eye mo- ticed loosened rail clattering under the wheels of the moving cars, and as the last wheel passed it was thrown out of position and rolled down the embankment. The night was dark as pitch. "Old John" was all alone, and to get the rail back up the bank and fastended in it's place would be a physical impossibility. The noise of the approaching express, running at & high rate of speed to make up for lost time, sounded nearer and nearer, and "Old John," grasping his lantern, sped down the track to signal it to stop and if possible avert terrible disaster. The engineer noticed the waving light, signalled for brakes and suc- ceeded in bringing the locomotive to standstill-within three feet of the break in the track. Had the warning come one minute later the whole train with 150 passengers would have plunged into the Rouge.
 No accident occurred, no lives were lost, and the sleeping passengers con- tinued their journey to Detroit with out realizing that vigilant eye and ready intelligence mad saved them from frighful destruction on margin of not less than minute; unconscious that such man as "Old John," whose pride of responsibility would not let him leave the tank until after the last train had passed, had any existence, much less any claim upon their re- membrance and gratitude. No lives were lost, no limbs were broken and not the slightest inkling of the "close call" reached the public through the newspapers. And yet if it had not been for the old gray headed tank keeper the history of this country might read somewhat different than it does, for reposing in berth of one of the sleeping cars was Samuel J. Tilden, afterward the candidate of the Democratic party for the presidency of the United States. MT. Tilden was on his way to Lake Superior to look after his mining interest there.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
He Met His Match.
Texas Siftlngs.

The tide has turned at last. A young man out in Wyoming armed himself with a revolver and sallied out to shoot young woman who had declined the honor of his hand. But she was prepared for him. She read the papers and had frequently read of shootings under like circumstances. She didn't refuse him without taking into account all the consequences that it might involve, and she quietly re- solved that no discarded lover should get the drop on her. When the young man arrived at the house full of his deadly mission, he found the fair but cruel one doing the weeks ironing. She didn't seem to suspect anything, and he anticipated an easy task in preparing her for the coroner's jury, but when he casually reached toward his hip pocket with the remark that her time had come, she said she guessed not, and knocked him down with f1at-iron, breaking his nose and loosening all his front teeth. Then with equal cheerfulness and prodigal- ity she distributed the boiling con- tents of a teakettlesabout his person as he lay against the wood box, and when the family rushed into the kitchen to see what Was the matter they found her industriously mop ping the floor with the rejected one. The next time he proposes to some Gertrude of Wyoming and is refused he will probably conclude that that set6fes it and keep away.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Invest in Real Estate.

Judicious investments in real estate have always been safe and profitable. The greater part of the wealth of a majority of American millionaires has been amassed through purchasing lands and lots whose value has since increased manifold. Favorable oppor-
 tunities for such acquisitions are still as frequent as ever, especially in thii state, which is rapidly growing in popNlAtion and commercial import ance. Real estate must advance in pro-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Manufacturers Turning Their Attention
 to Arkansas.

The natural advantages of Little Rock, making it desirable point for the manufacture of various products, such as are in universal demand, are beginning to be appreciated, particu- larly so with regard to those classes of which we have an abundant supply of raw material. We now have the largest cotton-seed oil mill in the world. Our little cotton factory has been purchased by parties skilled in the business, and they intend to en- large it and manufacture line of goods never before made in this state. We know of parties who are investi- gating with the intention of erecting a large and varied manufactory of agri- cultural implements, which we very much need. We are informed that tests of our young sweet gum have lately been made with the view o1 using it in making pulp paper, and that the tests have been satisfactory There are many moro industries fol which we can supply the raw mate- rial, and hope to see .them speedily utilized.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT.

The Advantages Arkansas Offers Poor
 People.
 It is plain that the time for secur- ing convenient and good lands at low prices is about at an end. The best countries are filling up. Prices are growing higher. A poor man has to work harder than formerly to become a freeholder. This is the time to have decision of character, or the oppor- tunity will be lost to you and to your family forever. The strong hearted Europeans who settled America did not know what they would reap from planting in strange soils and climates. Why should you hesitate about country peopled hundred years and well known? Lands re- served from sale for years are now on the market. Examine them, and see your opportunities in the towns.
 The advantages of the country are not confined to the land grant of the railway company, but many people, led by desire for great wealth, have in times past secured vast bodies of land, WulCA Iuoy AoW uOeliO CO ooAA III smaller tracts.
 The change from slave to free labor, brought about by the civil war, leaves more cleared land than is prop erly cultivated. New settlers can procure this land by purchase, by renting at money rent, or by culti- vating it on shares, receiving nearly half of the product. Thus the advan- tages of settling in timbered coun- try are in great measure enhanced, Persons can often obtain land to work, and make subsistence for their fami- lies while they are preparing their own lands for cultivation. The stumps come out sooner than in the northern climates, and the deadened and fallen timber burns readily.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14

Editor-"Did you study the con- stitution while you were at school, Miss Jones?"
 Miss Jones (blushing painfully)- "Oh, no, sir; I think physiology is dreadfully immodest." - Burlington Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Southern Women,

We have been accused of being inert on account of our enervating climate, but woman is woman everywhere-no condition, circumstances or cline can conquer her sense of duty. Her per- severance, endurance and moral cour- age are phenomenal. Man boasts of his superior reasoning powers, but in order to reach the solution of matter he makes the tour of continent, while woman, from the first blush of the dilemma, has been mistress of the situation. Which is the greater, her divine perception or his prosaic, tedi- ous brain- power? The southern woman is beginning to open her eyes to the fact that she can fairly cope with man in all the fields of labor that have been open to her, and she hopefully awaits the dawn of higher civilization, which will give, equal pay for equal work. Southern women are modest and conservative, preferring rather to witness unseen, like violets in the shade, than face the rude blast of public criticism but liberality of thought, which springs from higher education, is rapidly opening new fields to her, when she will prove to the world that she can cope intellect ually with man, while she will always be his moral superior.-M. g. g., Charleston, s. c.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14

Professor (of class in journalism) -"What is the difference between an editorial and an editorial paragraph?"
 Student-"An editorial is of the same nature as an editorial paragraph, but is larger and doesn't haveas much to say. ."- Harpeyss Bazar.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
A Nev Book.

A pamphlet on the nature, causes and successful treatment of asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and consumption, by Dr. Robert Hunter, of l0S State street, Chicago, will be sent free to all persons afflicted on application as above.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14

In leap year it is nothing strange to read of female lawyers going court ing.-Rochester Post- E1psess.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Views of the South.

Ex-President Andrew D. White, of Cornell university, returned to Ithaca Wednesday evening from his sojourn in the south. In an interview MT. White expressed sanguine views con- corning the social and economic future of the new south. He said: "I like the character of the people 1 have met. A good feeling everywhere pre- vails toward the Union. The south is heartily and thoroughly recon structed. A great awakening in bus mess is evinced. Though many cities have been stranded, like Mobile, by the new railroad system, yet there is an immense development at the rail- road centers. Immigration is coming chiefly from the northwest. Thous- ands of would-be settlers are in the south looking for suitable places. There is rapid advancement in the educational interests of the south, al- though there is as yet no approxima- tion to co-education of the races. The whites are opposed to it and the blacks do not wish it. The question between mixed and separate schools will settle itself satisfactorily, if bad blood is not aroused" MT. White was interested in the development o1 university education in the south. Il has been said that in New Orleans there is no public having use of uni. versity advantages; but Tulane uni. versity, founded with S1,500,000 en. dowment and modelled after Cornell under the administration of the presi. dent, Dr. Johnson, more especially with reference to the system of op. tional studies and the quality in tht ranking of literary and technlca studies, has found or created such 6 public, and is prosperous and infiuen. tial. Straight university, in New Or. leans, founded for the colored people affords excellent literary, scientific and technical instruction. The shops and printing offices turn out students capable of skilled labor.-Nes0 Yorl Tribune.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
THE REASON WHY.

Just eighteen months ago was well-to do, you know, And quite plucky. You say you wonder why A clever man like Am unlucky9 tried to run a-well, A temperance hotel
 In Kentucky.
 -HoteL MaiL.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14

For full and complete information in regard to railroad lands in the state of Arkansas, write Hon. Thos. Essex or Hon. Thos. M. Gibson, Little Rock Ark, and it will be furnished free.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Free Gift of 27 Fertile Farms
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The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
OLD SANTA CLAUS.
What This Ancnnt Geatleman Gave
 Some of the Old Boys.

The famous ''Old Santa Claus paid his annual visit Springdale last Mon day night. and he gave his presents with liberal hand. The older ones were remembered, as the following will show:
 Johp Harris got an elegant plush case of hair-res torer.
 Tip Denver hung up one of his socks Monday night. but it was empty the the next morning. Tip cant account foi. it. except that its enormous size must have surprised Santa and fright eled him away.
 The editor pulled from his sock Tues day morning what seemed to be a re- ceipt for all his debts, but upon inves- tigaiion 1t proved to be copy of THE NEWS, upon which the postmaster had Hritten-"refusedr
 The postmaster shook out his Brit ish hose Tuesday morning ard found R M Gaut int. Mr. N inton says Ee don't believe in Santa Claus much any how
 Jo Hoicomb hung up his socks close to tue fire. and they, being easily igni- ted, caught atire and were destroyed. He says the time fol his annual change was almost at hand, and he don care much if they DID burn up.
 A smile of lncredulity o'er-spread Editor Sam Marr's face as he drew from his .mdergear a handsome volume. bound in Turkish morocco. entitled, "The HappIness of Married Life
 II. \. Wagner inyestip his sock early, and found, slowed down in one corner, a bottle of hair-oil.
 Charley Do lson found in his blue yam socks Prince Albert coat of the latest patte II. He can be seen wear ing it most any time.
 A smile of supreme happiness stole over John Dodson' s handsome face as lie drew from hls red stocking a note from a young lady accepting his com rany.
 Ebert Self went down into his home made yarn socks about o'clock Tues day morning and triumphantly brought forth a peculiar-looking docu- men. to which was attached the county clerks signature.
 ''I don t need this. I'll give it to Bert Williams, softly murmurrd Frank Denver, as he drew from remote cor ner of his lisle threads book entitled. The Elementary Principles ot Pen manship.
 Dallas Petross was found Tuesday morning amusing himself with a mini ature tlouuing mill with a daily capaci- ty of 100 barrels.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
X Counterfeiter Nabbed.

News reached this place Tuesday about noon that man had been shot and eriously wounded at Lowell that morning. THE N1ws man began an investigation, and the following IS what he learned:
 Monday evening young man presented himselfat the farm house ot Cncle Jack Fitzgerald, two miles north of this place. and want
 ed lodging for the night. Of course he was accommodated; a nd next morning, when he settled his bill, which was 90 cents he gave Uncle Jack (what seemed to bel good common, everyday American dol
 l:r, received his change, and went lns way rejoicing. He had not been gone a great while when Lonis. son of Uncle Jack, diseov- cred that the dollar was counter felt. Louis then got a Water, berry move on him and welt to Lowell In search of thelr "lodger, . while his father came to this place on the same mission. Louis had not been in Lowell but q short tune when hls man appeared. Maish4ls Jim Brown and l.. F Dayls were "put onto the racket and they politely informed the youns man that he would have to he arrested and stand trial for passing spurious money. He wanted to argue the
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28

case by taking the negative side ot the question. Tins tue marshals wouldn't agree to, and he then pulled pistol on them; snapped It and took "leg bail. Then the race commenced. The marshals run nlm about quarter of a mile. shooting at him all the while, when he dropped. He was carried back to Dr. Curry's office, and, upon ex- animation, 1t was found that he had been shot Tn the right shoulder, fast below the shoulder blade, the ball passing entirely through his body, coming out and passing through hls right arm.
 The yoang man says he's 26 years of age, but refuses to give his name. He has sallow complexion, rather tall, and we. ghs about l50 pounds. He is still at Lowell, and, it is thought, will recover.
 Thirty dollars of counterfeit money was found near where he fell. The money is clever lmmi tation of the genuine, only being a Tttle thicker and not quite so heavy.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28

k Missouri the Republicans have organized Republican State Bureau of Immigration for the pur- pose of inducing Republicans to come from other States where they have big RepuoIican mai"rities and settle in Missouri. Tbs is pretty good polt,cal se heme, but we have an idea that immigration secured by such methods as this vii not result iE much benefit 10 the State. Here in Arkansas we open wlde our portals for everybody alike be he Republican or Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28

Barnett Smiley spent Christmas in Springdale.
 Dr. Christian recently sold a Holstein calf six months old that weighed 505 pounds.
 James Dodson returned home rom ImnoaeIt, Monday, in tune to spend Christmes with his family.
 Sneed Graham, son of Peter, came near meeting with fatal accident last Saturday by falling from a wagon loaded with hay He was only slightly injured.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
hea V Y

IT is said Attorney General Gar land has decided to locate perma- nently in Washington. His health ia not good at present, and as the climate agrees with him, and AS he has become much attached 10 W ash ngton, he will resume the practice of law, opening hls office there.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
From the Southwest.

ED. NEws:-Scott Nawter's little son was handling a loaded pistol and accidentally discharged it, shooting hls little sister in the head. At last accounts she had q bare possibility of recovery. Oh. the vicious pistol.
 Mary E. Donaghe, daughter of Mrs. Evans, formerly of West Fork township, dled recently near Starr Hill. She leaves distressed hus- band and threo children. She was a christian.
 |. S. Land Agent W C. BraIy is at home for Christmas holidays. He keeps his eyes open among the blizzards and "blokes" cf far.off Dakota.
 The mountain extending from Cane Hill to Wellington Is dotted with good school-houses several of them new.
 Gandervllie ls q school -honse on Ballard's creek. Price township. l.. Is Tn the midst of one of Washing ton eounty's most beautiful valleys. Here the Prices, Vests, Drak es. Aedearis es, EImsss, Shannons ct al, thrive, and sling thelr Demo- cratic shillalahs. Gandergille got it's name from a neighbours large gang of geese. They were ncisy on meeting days. The name is classic. Did not the gander's gab- ble save Romo? May not Gander vile become as famed a- Oxford :? tho ford where the OK crossed.
 Dutch mills is wedged Tn be- tweon two mountains and on the banks of Barren Fork of Illinois river. The Bapusts have an ele- gant church crowning the mour tain slope and overlooking the village. Revs. Day, Tatum, Postele, of that church, have had an extensive re. yival In this church the Inst few weeks. The professions numbered nearly, if not quite, fifty. The whole community E in the pleas antest state of feeling and brother y love.
 Uncle Folie Gray, an old an es- teemed citizen, died recently at Dutch mllls.
 The air is full of Christmas cen certs, trees, sociablcs ana kindred gatherings.
 To THE NEWS and It. readers a happy Christmas pipes.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
Stockholders Meeting

Notlcels hereby giyeL that the annu. al meeting of the stockholders of The Springdale Canning Co.," will be held in the east room of the company s factory in Sprlngdale, Ark, at lc o'clock a. m, on the Second Monday in January, 1888, the same being the l4th day of said month. A full attend ance is desired.
 JOHN R. HARRIS, Prest. N $. FREEMAN, Sec'Y.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
A DUTY TO YOU CRSELF.

It is surprising that people will use common, ordinary plll when they can secure valuable English one for the same money. Dr. A elk CTS pills are 2 positive cnro for sick headache and all liver troub- es. They are small, sweet, easily taken and dc not grlpe. For sale at ". '. W,nton's dras store.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
WHY WOMEN FADE.

Women lose tier beauty because colds undermine their hfe. Br. .Aek- CTS English Remedy for Consumption iS s.n absolute cure for colds. or sale at ", | Nmt0n : aIug store.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28
HOW DOCTORS CONQU FIR
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pr. Walter K. Hammond says: "Af- ter long experience l have come to the conclusion that two-thirds of all deaths from coughs, pneumonia and consumption. m ght be avoided if Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Cons amp tion were only ca efully used ill time. ' This wonderful Remedy is sold. under a positive guarantee, by w. |. Nmton.
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28

Ar the commencement of next year new postal cards will be issned and put into general use. '.The new cards. says an exchange, differ from the old ones, Tn that they furnish privacy to the cores pond.nce contained upon them. It is very much like double card of the present pattern. The back told is split diagonally and opens square out The four corners are folded and joined together in the center with a gummed paper, when the card has been written upon. The card weighs less than half an ounce, and will contain no more writing than those now Tn use
The Springdale news., 1888-12-28

Ebert Self K sending TIT. NEws to his two brothers-J. $. Self at Big Creek, Tenn, and John Self at PersIa. Tenn.
 c. D. Clark, of Goshen, was in town Saturday, and while here did the "proper act" by subscri blng fol THK NEWS.
 ". s. Hornbuck!e, father of Mrs. J. C. Lynn, IS up from Paris, Texas, on a visit. He's clear gone" on Sprlngdale.
 W. \. Riddle and John Carlaw of Lime county. M,nn., are Tn to sn seeking a location. They are greatly pleased with the country. We acknowledge a pleasant call.
 There will be total eclipse of the sun next Tuesday evening, vis- lble in California IL will only be partia eclipse here, and can be seen about 3 o'clock-that is. if the sun shines.