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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

been able to conquer the fiend, though, as he himself has said, the inclination to drink is sometimes almost irresisti- ble. The first poem that brought his recognition outside the town of Green field was one that purported to be some unpublished verses of Edgar AL len Poe, Riley believed that fame lent fictitious value to the works of man, and made a wager with the edi- tor of the Anderson, Ind, paper, that he could obtain recognition for poem merely by signing the name of Poe to it. Accordingly the poem was writ ten and published. It was entitled "Lenoire," and was declared to have been discovered between the leaves of an old book, found in house near Kokomo, Ind, and to have been writ ten by a stranger answering the de- scription of and supposed to be Edgar Allen Poe. It created more than a ripple in literary circles, and much was the discussion indulged in by the wiseacres. Many firmly declared that it could have been written by no one but the melancholy singer, while there were some who cast much doubt upon its alleged origin. Its merit, how ever, was not disputed, and later, when Riley acknowledged it's author ship, he mounted the first round of the ladder of fame.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04
Very Interesting indeed.

We are glad to call attention to 6 novel publication, intended for the special benefit of old soldiers, which will no doubt obtain very large de- maDd. It is q resurrected newspaper relic, the vicksburg Daily CIfizen issued July 3, 1883, the day before that city surrendered. The original copy, from which the reprints are ob- tained, is owned by Dr. Peiro, 20G Opera House, Chicago, and by him published for gratuitous mailing to all who enclose stamp for postage.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

The Chicago opera house by its ab- solutely e-proof construction and its beauty of decoration and its com fort to the patrons, has during :he three years of its existence justly earned !ts position as the leading thea tre of the northwest. This, however, has not only been secured by reason of its safety, its beauty and the luxury 1t affords its patrons, but by the strength of its attractions and the per lection of its stage management, and the public of the northwest now rec ognize 1t as place where they may go with perfect safety, even without consulting the pIay-bills and receive the full value for the money expended upon admission.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04
wouidnt Encourage Gambling.
Hen Wilde. in Chicago Timca.

Zen Nllde, m NhlehRo IiheH, "I heard funny conversation be- tween two walters who stood near nc in the restaurant where lunched to- day." said the coniectioncr. "Onc of them said
 "'l wonder how cold It is. "'l haven't seen barometer said the other,
 "You mean Il thermometers said the first
 "No, don't mean a barometer, "'lt's thermometer that tells about the weather
 "'No, IL ain't; it's barometer "'Bet you dollar
 "'Pll go you.'
 "So they said they would leave it to me. was supposed not to have heard the conversation. Tho one who held that IL was barometer came up and said to me:
 "'Don't \ barometer tell about the wcatherp
 "I said It did
 "'Thcrc,' said he; give up your dollar
 "Thc other paid the money, and then asked me
 "Ain't there such thing as thcr- mometerl'
 "'Ycs,' l replied.
 "What is it for2'
 "'it tells about the weather said. "There,' said he to his companion T knew It sll the time gimme them two dollars
 "Thc man with the money said "Didn't you say 1t was barometeri' "Naw,' interrupted the other, 'be said it was thermometer
 "'I said the barometer told about the weather said I.
 "'Thare ? exclaimed one.
 "And,' continued !, T said the thermometer told about the weather. "'T'here 7 said the other
 "And l walked out and left them quarreling over the money"
 "You did very wrong" said the old judge, "not to explain the caie to the poor fellows"
 "Yes, and encourage gambling, :" said the confectioDcr.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04
l CURE FITS!

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The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04
All THE TRAITS OF GREATNESS
BY 6. W. TOSS.

I'm built upon . nervous plan, testy, nervous style, Am very irritable-but then So was the great Carlyle: I bungle to express my thought, To give it words, pant, Indeed. I find v hard te talk, But 60 did General Grant. have no grace, and I'm too fat To get my ulster ons I'm very pudgy, round and stout So was Napoleon. And although I'm so very plain, I'd make satyr sneeZe, am no homelier, think, Than ancient Socrates. lam liar. so they say, But Byron was, hear, And though 'tis true I sometimes steal, Yet Shakespeare-he stole deer. Indeed do resemble so These favorite sons of fate, In truth, cannot help conclude, I, too, l, too, am great.
 Ydnkee Blade.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

The HealM and Home Li5rdry, 6 magazine published in Chicago, prom ises to become a great success. The first number (January) proves to be superior to all other magazines of its class. Its table of contents em- braces many interesting and instruct i've subjects, and its literary depart ment is especially fine.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

IDssWvas ssasntles esatss soSsh Sss@sts h< ' pov l1 wAhkEL. Fb0is,xSs pbey. GsstlE. ( h
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

Lsura-"So you are really engaged to him, dear9 He is forty, you say, and you are twenty-just twice as old as you, love. Dear me, when you are forty he will be eighty~
 Chra-"Good gracious! I hadn't thought Of that !"- Ha,per's Bazar.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04
A New Book.

A pamphlet on the nature, causes and successful treatment of asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and consumption, by Dr. Robert Hunter, of 103 State street, Chicago, will be sent free to all persons afflicted on application as above.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

A woman c1nfesses to the marrying of eight husbands. Few women pos sess her power to fasten eight men, Bfeeh0my,f'm R,pnbffcnn.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

Uncle Bilidab (who has unwisely sampled the side dish of Rocquefort cheese)-By gum! That butter ain't in no trance.-Judge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04

An oculist may not be an elecution- ist, but he is sometimes a drst-class re- re-sighter.-AycoIa Record.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-02-04
How Peter Got Out ot thc Water.
 AreaiA Record.

AreoiA Record. "Who walked on the water to meet the MasterY" asked Sunday school teacher.
 Peter" shouted tho clns. In chorus, "What happened to l'etcrY" "IIc sank in the water"
 "Very well. How did hc get out of the waterl" s..-. --- E~@xi - -. "Pctered out '" sang out the rol- headed boy at the loot of tho class. Gus Dc Smith ~"l'vc been reading about another remarkable faith cure" Gilhooly-" don't believe ln it, Pbysic beats the faith cure every time"
 Gus De Smith--"W Well, 1t ought to; ; 1t has the Inside track. ."- TcJds ST. Hgs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16

pav'ent tho introduction OF contagious
S Sau infectious diseases into the Tinted
~ i aud TO establish bureau OF nnb.
w health. Committee Of tho Whole.
10y Mr.. Dibble. Of South Caroline "a
,, ' the limit OF Che cost OF the pub
Nv Guiding at Charleston. s. C.
ny Mr.. tankhead, OF Alabama For n
public binding at Columbus. Ga
Inc House then went ineo Committee
bill. ' o. ~ "'"''oHoS
Nh. Burncs stated that the Committee
on Appropriations WAS in receipt Of the
estimates Of the appropriation Tor the
c"mP'cuon OF public buildings ia va
ro0' ports Of the country. 4, in ev,ry
case the estimates exceeded the limits
hXed by law, the committee could not
uuoev the rules incorporate the itcn,a in
the hiA. The bnidmgs. however. must
be completed, and hc offered I'm amend.
mont making an appropriation for the
completion cd The bpfldlrea ut the fol.
loving pom,a: Aberdeen, Miss. 81. 600 :.
Charleston. $. c.. Sl3s,0G0; jackson.
Miss, Loco; Lyuchbuyg. Va, 81. 900 /;
Pensacola, tls., 81, 900 Richmond. Va,
*fj,OOO, anu Larry number Of others in
the North and Wet
be- amendmcnt was adopted.
PENDING discussion the committee ro,o
and the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
nir rire FImirn.


10y ttItEldiH TO mo bl9ictNd.l
FLNGRA. y. Y, January lj-9 l.. 1.-The entire
binding of the Elmira farerfiscr was burned
to-night. Nothing was saved but few ilie-.
The bndery. composing ami editorial en-
piovce- all Lad narrow escapes. The sunday
Trims Office. next door, south Of the Afrerttsrr.
Ua- also totally destroyed. The prospects are
that the large four-st0ry furniture store OF D. W..
Robertson * sons, one u the finest between New
FORK aud Buffalo. VIII also burn. Assistance l.
coming from the State Rel0rmatOry, Horse
Heads, ana Wavcrly. The loss Will De heavy.
The Adrcrfisrr's loss Is from ;C0,Op 20 5000 :
insurance, s.0,00 The Sunday Iidin9s loss Is
5000: insurance, $500. j. NJ. Robinson &
sons loss IS $4,000: insurance, t4,O O. The
los. on The two buildings destroyed besides the
46ncrffs.r ard Rouin-0n'5 buildings Is about
5000: insurance $500. Tho Arnot estate s
loss on tn Robinson building Is t@j,oIO and III
-urauce - coo.
on the second and third floors Of the building
wore families living, and all their belongings
We're destroyed.
Charles Bentley, member OF Hook and Ladder
Company No. 1, was struck by falling wall aud
fatally injured. Steamers were sent Tor from
the Reformatory. la France hre-englne N fnu-
factory. Corning. OwegO, AMI Horseheals
Tho Idrerfiscr ISSUES a paper "a usual to-hct-
row morning irom the Gazette Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
FELL EIGgEgY FEET.
Fred. Thornton'a Flight 20 the
Ground from che Holsting- flower.

About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
while Mr.. Fred. Thornton, "a labOrer on
the new City Hall hoisting-tower, was mt
work about eighty feet from the ground,
he fell from the platform on winch he
was standing 70 the ground.
ii seems that hc was knocking ont q
cross brace to which was attached "a rope
and tackle. and rs he GOT 1t loose 1t
swung around. knocking him on one leg
and causing him TO lose his balmce-
with the result stated.
The ambulance was called and thorn
ton was taken to his home, NO. 2i-I
Main street. where Pm examination by
Ambulance. Doctor Fleishcr showed a
severe cut (aboUt four inches long, on
the top OF the head. He was conscious.
but almost without pulse.
Or Treyiilian was aiterward called IN,
and while he found Thornton conslder1-
bly, shocked he could sec 10 symptoms
of internal injuries.
The escape of tins man from instant
death ; miraculous, and .he physicians
think hisutimate recovery IS probable.
Thornton is heavily built weighs
about 10 pounds, and is about forty
wears old tie came here from Michl-
gan. He has wife and child IN MIGHT
gan, and came here because the climate
of that State did not agree with him.
Workmen on the hoisting-tovor are
being constantly warned 10 Ice careful 10
their movements, but sometimes the adj.
vice is UNDECIDED and unappreciated. )
few minutes before thornton fell one OF
his iellow-workmon had spoken to him
about his apparently dangerous attitude.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
Posr.orrIcE ARRESTED
The Evidence Of Thoir Work Found
on Their PcrsOns.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.

Special telegram To- the Di-patch.l
NORFOLK, VA, February lj.-To-day
information was sent here from Cape
Charles stating that three men had come
south on the No. 9 train, after trying to
steal ride thereon, and that as they
had acted very suspiciously and as the
post-oiiice at Salisbury had been robbed
last night. the men had better bc de-
tanned under suspicion upon the ar
rival of the steamer. Detectives were
dispatched TO the steamer and the
three men were carried to the police
station. and when searched each
OF the three was found TO have a British
bulldog six-barrel revolver. Besides
these and the doodle" a spool OF silk
signal cord. such as burglars use, and
also funnel. such as they use in pour
ing in the powder after a hole has been
drilled in the safe, were also found on
them. They gave their names as 3D.
ward Best OF Philadelphia and VII
mngton, Del James Parker, OF In
diana, and William Andrews. formerly
Of Richmond.
Parker had on his person $50 in
money, Sl2TGO worth OF two-cent
stamps. SSl worth of one-cent stamps,
several receipts given q. r. Rider, post
master Of Salisbury, and a number OF
checks on the Salisbury National Bank.
Best had Sill. fl in money, and Andrews
had Sl0l in money. Altogether the
amount OF money, stamps, and checks
recovered foots up SSjG.l2. POSTMASTER
G. r.. Rider, Of Salisbury, Md, Will ar
rive here this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
Rihnlehereer,s Rescuers.

fNretsldl telegram 10 mo us 4l'A j
WOODSTOCK, VA, February 15.-john
NJ. Ludwig, of Edinburg, aged about
fortv-fve. and father of a large family,
and having a good record as Coincide
rate soldier. was the second person tried
here for being implicated in the rescue
Of senator Riddlcborgcr r. c. How
shour testified for the Commonwealth
that Ludwig on the night of the rescue
threatened him with "a club when he an
uroached the crowd, and that he saw
Iudwig from across the street taking
mart IN the rescue. Ludwig admitted on
fine stand that he was IN Woodstock on
the night of the rescue, and that he
might possibly have had a small
stick. but denied being in the crowd or
SEEING Howshour. The defence intro
duced evidence to show the night was
too dark to recognize persons a short
distance of, and rested their case chiefly
ON that ground and the further line that
Senator Riddleberger' committal to jail
was illegal. The jury brought IN a YER
diet of not guilty.
The Commonwealth attorney then
entered a n0lic prOSeqUi IN the case OF
the other parties indicted for the same
offence. An effort is being made TO
ouash the indictment against Deputy
Sheriff Hottell on theground that ne was
with Senator Riddieberger in the capa-
citv of a friend and not OF an officer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
r1oznrt Ihis EXenImg.

The musicale postponed from Mon
day will take place this evening at $50.
The Weber Quartet, of Boston. assisted
by Miss Clara \. Hunt, soprano, has
been engaged and will appear in the fol
lowing very attractive programme
Part IL. Overture, Mons. Chou
heuri: Mr.. Caulifower, (Ofenbach,) first
time in Richmond, Amateur Orchestra.
,. Quartet, March" (Storch,) Weber
Quartet 3. Song, dreams" (Stre-
lezki, Mr.. Gilbert 4. Dagget. 4. Quar-
tet, LEAD Kindly Light" Buck,
Weber Quartet. ;. Cayatina, " Una
voce POGO Fa," Rossini.) Miss Clara A.
Hunt. 6. Humorous, "OldKing Cole,
(Eades,) Weber Quartet 7. Song,
1.-The Sailors Dream" (Halley,) Mr..
George r.. Titus
Part III Fantasia, simplicity,
Moses Amateur Orchestra. ?. Quar-
tet, "Reyeries," (Storch,) Weber Quar-.
tet. 3. Song, "1he Song that Reached
Ny Heart" (Jordan,) Dir. Walter h
Paine. 4. Trio, - Nayeganti. (Run
degger,) Messrs. Dsgget, Walker, ana
Titus. 8. Song, Loves Request,
(Reichurdt) Miss Clara A. Hunt. o
Quintet, "a Murmur Sweet and Loving,
(Abt, Miss Hunt and Weber Quartet.
The Weber Quartet is composed N
follows: Walter L. Paine, counter tenor
Gilbert A. Dagget, tenor; William w
Walker, baritone George X. Titus
bassO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
THEFISBEKIEs TREATY.
LabOrs 81 the J0iut Commission Conn
plcted ara the Paper signed.


WASHINGTON. February lj-After daily Sos
siou- for Tie last two wocks the fisheries COM
ui.-iouers az O'Clock tonight completed their
Iaolrs and signed treaty, whi 90 IS believed
Wi result iuH sat-la. tory settlement ~ the dis
put. That have existed Tor almost century be-
tween CHS Government and Great Britain over
trr North Az .riic fisheries. The trcaty l7 signed
hy an six of the commissioner. and t. said 20
have their fun concurrence. l. NlU be sent 10
the Pre- idcnt tomorrow for transmital 90 the
senate. Before tine treaty con take elect 10
must have the ratification ~ me Queen OF treat
Britain, the Dominiono %: tarala.Rnd the Province
of New Fouullani, as well a. OF tho United
states Senate.
faAlfh0ugh Tho treaty viii not at present be
made public. DO can Dec stated that 10 relates eX-
clu-iycly 90 disputes concerning TIE fisheries 0t
the Norih Atlantic coast. and does uot Include
any provisions concerning the Behnng sea
trouble or commercial reciprocity. The treaty,
o. may also ao aided. does not contemplate the
admission of n-h into the United states free OF
duty. Secretary kayari said Tonight that ne
could u0f. because Of his official position.
make known the contents of Inc treaty, nut max
10 wa- bis carucs, wish That 10 should Zee given iO
tho press bv those having the righ' 20 make
-u'n "a l.up-i'ou OF 70. and tAai every lue ol az
should be published The dispute. be said, nal
ueeu Of long standing bnI l7l como 10 BIN hy
Inheritance when DO assumed TIE duties az Sec
rotary Of state. ilc hal used his best Gle
doay0r- toroach q -ati-fa tory agreement with
thc Government Of Great Britain aud believed
lh4t De Dad succeeded SD far as Il lay in Ai=
power 20 effect "a settlement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
INNOCENT TRAVELLERS AGAIN.
The other Side or the Case AZ Seen by
nIriVafe Cftizen.

II should be known to the people OF
VIRGINIA that this State Is being invaded
bv the emissaries OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, who seek 10y their
own peculiar methods 10 control the
passenger traffic here as they do in Penn
sylvania-by throttling competition
preventing by law the selling of railroad
tickets by the owners OF them. Senate
Bill No. 299. entitled IAN Act TO Pre-
vent Fraud on Travellers, " is intended
as a direct blow at the system of ticket
brokerage which has become so general
and so popular through the country. A
few OF the stronger trunk lines seek to
dominate the entire passenger traffic OF
the country as the Staudard-Oii Com
pany does the trade in that commodity.
The ticket-brokers stand between the
railroads and the people, representing
tine weaker lines and furnishing trans
portation in legitimate and regular
way. without requiring the railroads to
abate their usual charges IN the least
4 ticket is purchased from one party
who has no use for it and sold to another
who wants such a ticket. There IS no
instrumentation made IL the sale OF
such tickets, and it is quite a rarity that
any case of fraud occurs in the ticket
business, as the reputable brokers OF the
country have been the means OF pre-
venting the fraudulent reselling of
tickets that had once been used, stolen
and lost tickets, &c, as was formerly
done by regular ticket agents in col
fusion with conductors
Nearly all the fraud practiced in
handling railroad tickets has been on the
part of railroad-men, and it is the policy
and interest OF the broker to break up
such practices, which be has done in re-
cent years.
Again. it should be known that the
ticket broker guarantees every ticket he
sells. and if from any cause the railroad
refuses to take it up when presented by
the purchaser he refunds the money aud
takes the ticket back.
The writer has no interest in the mat
ter as regards this bill except as com.
mercial man whose business requires
/ him 10 travel extensively on the railroad
and knowing the ticket-broker to be q
decided benefit to himself and all Others
who travel by rail, he would be glad L
see them allowedto continue their legiti
mate and highly-honorable business in
stead OF being thrust out of existence by
legislation at the instance OF dangerous
monopoly whose only interest is TO grow
stronger and richer at the expense OF th,
unsuspecting public. CITIZEN.
RiclsmoHd, February 10, 1883.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
Big Fire IA massachusetts.

Ivy IGlt-iUtlN TO tiAt 'sltAtNi D
NORTH WuBsAHAM, Mass, February
lathe extensive works Of the Coils Pa
Notwithstanding Company caught IRE
This morning. The fire was discovered at 3
o'clock in the fifth story. where the
storage department Is located. The flames
soon spread to the elevator shaft, and
then made rapid progress. The village IS
without adequate fire protection, and aid
from Springfield was asked. About 40
o'clock Steamer No. ,, of Springfield,
arrived bv special train. Fly this time,
however. the flames had become master
of the situation aud the MAN part OF the
factory was doomed. All that could be
done was TO use every precaunon to save
the adjacent structures, which were the
homes of a large number of the opera
tivfs who will be thrown out OF employ
ment. The large factory was equipped
with automatic sprinklers IN the fifth
story. but they failed to work. The loss
will be heavy The main building was
eco feet long, 60 feet wide, and five stories
bjob. and had large extensions. IL was
bn,It of brick and contained many
thousand dollars worth OF machinery,
some of which may be saved. AT III
o'clock the fire was not under control,
and additional steamers were telegraphed
for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
THE HORRIBLE FATE OF A MAN IN
DlNvILLB
PeTishing in q Burning Building 80 The
TObseco Narket-The War
on the Dan
rsncrinl iolerrnrn e The nisnatch

DAyvrLhE, VA, February ia fire
broke out AZ an carly hour this morning
IN u small frame building occupied by
Allen oliver (colored) as grocery store.
The building was at too great distance
from city water for the department to
he effective. and with It's contents
was aoou licked up by the flames.
divers brother, who attended the store
and who slept in the building. was burned
- dcn'h. Ills legs ana arms were burned
from his body, and when the trunk WAS
pulled from the burning cmbers by hooks
1t presented n sickening sight. The fire
is supposed TO have been caused 10y a
bursting lamp. The victim Of The sad
accident had a wife and four children at
Burkcville.
Leaf tobacco hes packed the ware
house floors to-day, and sales became
blocked on tine thiri sale. The outlook
is that the same result viii follow to-
morrow. Good working stock IS being
offered. The market remains firm, and
prices show no material il any falling
OF.
w. B. BRines. a Main-strcet grocery
merchant, has made an assignment Tor
the benefit Of his creditors. Preferences
are made 70 the extent OF $500. Assets
about $500 Liabilities (mostly TO outside
parties), about -, 700.
The local lolg es Of Pythaus will give
a public reception 10 the Grand Lodge
when it assemblies next Tuesday. The
reception will take place at the Academy
Of Music. Speeches OF welcome will be
made by members Of local lodges, to be
responded to by members OF the Grand
Lodge The whole affair will be topped
of by grand banquet.
The revival services at the North Dan
vile Baptist church still continue with
undated interest
As a result Of the war on the Dan
North Danville Council took action Inst
night looking to the fitting mp OF part
of the mayors Office with cells to be
used rs a lookup for prisoners.
Candidates for local Offices to be voted
for in May are thick and growing thick
er. Hand-shaking Is very brisk.
Danville streets continue to hold their
full quota OF mud.