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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

The Graded Cook Book, by Mrs.
Lavinia Hargis, of $50 La Sale ave.
nue., Chicago, is one of the best cook
books we have ever seen, being prac-
tical guide to the culinary art In all
Its branches. This book not only ex-
plains elementary cooking, but also
teaches how to cook and serve the
most elaborate dinners and luncheons.
In addition to the large number of
original formulas, the book contains
many choice menus, giving the differ
ent courses, together with what should
be served with each course; also, in
structions for the serving of wines,
denoting the order in which they
should be served, etc. The toilet and
medical departments are also COM
plete, thus making this book invalua-
bic to every housekeeper. Everything
In the book has been thoroughly tested
by the author, and Is therefore per-
fectly reliable. 1t contains over 600
pages, and can be obtained by address,
ing the author.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
A Pretty Story.

Dakota letter to Sioux City Journal.
The lakes and rivers of Dakota
abound with turtle, but they are al
ways small, seldom measuring over a
foot in diameter. When your cores
pondent heard of the capture of one
which measured three feet two inches
and a half from head to tail, he
thought it worth travelling half mile
to see. Arriving at the spot he saw
nothing but the headless body of an
enormous turtle, such as had never be-
fore been seen in this section. While
using a measure to verify its length he
made an astonishing discovery. A
piece of bright metal seemed imbedded
in the shell, about a foot from the
edge. With the aid of a pocket-k knife
he scraped off the moss and slime, dis
closing the end Of a piece of copper
wire. Three more wires were discov-
cred, all similarly fastened, and all
leading to a central point over the
back. Under these closely drawn
wires was fat package, carefully
covered with piece Of rubber blan-
ket. 1t was letter written in a large,
bold hand, and wonderfully well pre-
served, for the heading bore the date
of August II, 1868. 1t read as follows
"To whoever Providence may direct
this humble messenger: l can not
hope ever again to see the face of hu-
man being. I left Fort Thompson
the first day of August, bearing or
ders from commanding officer to troops
supposed to be stationed somewhere
in this section. The first day out !
lost my saddle-b bags containing my ra-
tions while swimming a creek. Since
then l have been wandering around in
the vain hope of finding the troops, or
some place where I might get some
thing to eat. My horse gave out seven
days ago, and since then l have trav-
eled by foot, but with no Roadway,
for here find myself at the same lit
tie water-hole where I lett his dead
body a week since, and l enieavored
to quench 1ny thirst with drink Of
the brackish water, and while in the
act discovered turtle. Remember
ing a piece of wire which held one
stirrup of my saddle, l conceived the
idea of fastening message on its back
by piece of thin wire, knowing 1t
would soon travel on, as the water is
fast drying up. My name is John B.
Cablar, Company E, 4th Iowa Cav
airy. I write this with no hope OF
1t ever bringing me help, but 1 know
1t is the only hope of my fate being
known. A ringing in my ears, drowsy
head and horrible pains that infect
every part Of my body warn me that
I have not long to live. For human
ity's sake let him who finds this miss
i've carry the news to my mates, for
they are the only friends / have on
earth. With the close of this / lie
down to die, praying the Father that
it may be as painless and speedy as
possible"
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
Ancient Thanksgiving Days.
mahIn USnVI-

Thanksgiving day was suggested,
doubtless, by the Hebrew feast of the
tabernacles, or "feast of ingathering
at the end of the year." It's history
in America begins as early as 1921.
The occasional Observance of such day
formally recommended by the civil
authorities, was not usual in Europe
at an earlier date. In Holland the
first anniversary of the deliverance OF
the city Of Leyden from the seige,
October 8, 1875, was kept as a relig-
ious festival of thanksgiving and praise.
In the English church service, the fifth
of November Is 90 celebrated, in COM
memoration of the discovery OF the
gunpowder plot.
One of the most remarkable thanks
giving customs on record prevailed in
Southampton and Easthampton, Long
Island. Montauk Point, which con-
sists of 5000 acres, was owned by
numerous proprietors in these towns,
and used as common pasturage for
stock. The time of driving the herds
home to winter was fixed at a meeting
by the town council, "and it came"
says the historian, "to be a rule from
beyond which the memory of man
runneth not, that the Thursday Of the
week following the return of the cat
tie from Montauk should be observed
as day of Thanksgiving"
At an early period of New England
history, certain periods of prosperity
were often made the occasions of pub.
lie thanksgivings, or feasts, and often
a day Of fasting and prayer was
turned into day of Thanksgiving by
what seemed an immediate answer to
their prayers. Perhaps, to recall to
our minds that first Thanksgiving of
the Pilgrim Fathers may put us to the
blush. Often on this day have I heard
such remarks as 81 have no thanks to
give; have nothing for which to be
thankful" from lips that it would
seem might have had life's work in
framing words Of praise and gratitude,
80 blessed were they In the health of
themselves and dear ones, while for
some fancied trouble this great good
was quite overlooked.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
Nothing Like IT.

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diseases, nothing equals DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. Remem-
Der, this is an old established remedy
with record 1t has been weighed in
the balance and found fulfilling every
claim 1t has been tested many years
in thousands of cases with hattering
success! For Throat and Lung troub-
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Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache
and all disorders resulting from i'm
poverished blood, there is nothing
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and ever
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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
The Famou. Moxis No Longer . sscr.,

The Famous Moxie No Longer q Secret.
The public have been 90 curious to know the
character of this famous nerve support, the
Company have persuaded DR.. Thompson to
reveal its character. The Moxie plant, aside
from other valuable characteristics, is loaded
with the albuminoids, the only food used by
the nerves. With this fact In view, also, that
the minute structure Of the brain and nerve
substance required Q perfect digestion of Its
food to the consistence Of water before 1t can
pass into the nerve substance through their
delicate covering membranes, whose pores
are many times smaller than the blood corp.
uscles; also. that all force. life and strength
are generated in the nerves. and that they.
through this. control the function Of diges.
ton; also. that weak, exhausted nervous
system could not digest this food to the
mont. and stimulants werc injurious. Then
he conceived the idea Of artificial al
gestion Of the Moxie albuminoids, to
this perfection to help the exhausted
nerves when they were unable to help
themselves. Science had hitherto been unable
to do this but partially, leaving the nerves
only able to absorb partially dissolved nu-
triton. After long study and experiment, the
method that completely dissolved 1t. holding
it In such perfect solution that It can be evap-
Grated 1t $50 deg. II 10 one Of the most valua-
BILE discoveries ever made. - nervous sxhAus-
tion. which II sinply mai-nutrition u the
nervee. 10 durable In . lew hours by its own
food so prepared. rendering injurious stinu-
lants, tonics and nervines unnecessary. Aside
from lite albuminoids, the Moxie plant has
many valuable qualities In Q test before
chemical experts before q. D courts it's claims
were fully sustained by twenty eight wit
nessss. many helpless paraly tics. nervous
wrecks, old drunkards. partial paralysis Of
the heart and brain. overworked people stated
they could do double work and mot break
down on three cents' worth per day and NO
reaction from long uss. Thsdrugsists say the
demand and sale has never bssn equAlcd.
Eight million bottles were sold in thirty two
Aonths. It 10 making . ssnsAtion.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
600 Pages, with over SO Illustrations

A narrative so full of picturesque incident
reader along as by a charm and fascina-
ton. history so pregnant with pure
thought and high endeavor should awaken
the sympathy and arouse the ambition of
the most sluggish. A freedom which has
cost SO much sweat of brain and blood, 30
much treasure of money and life, should
grow inexpressibly precious.
1t also contains the full text of the Social
Compact signed in the cabin OF the May
flower; the Declaration of Independence;
the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual
Union; the Constitution of the United States,
together with the fifteen amendments; the
Farewell Address of George Washington; the
illogical Summary of United States History;
list of the States Of the Union, with date
and place of first settlement, date of admis-
sion. and size and population a complete
list OF Presidents and Vice-Presidents OF the
United States; the National Census Tables
from l7Q0 tn lRS0
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

Philadelphia Ito Mr.. Childs)-
"Your paper was very interesting this
morning, Mr.. Childs."
Mr.. Childs-"Hey, what's that
Interestingly"
Philadelphian-"Yes, SIR"
Mr.. Childs (making a note, with as
much sternness as he is capable Of
"Pll speak to the managing editor
about it."1Life.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
ANGELS UNAWARES.
BIZ p. F. WALTER.

In the hours of morn and even,
In the noon and night,
Trooping down they come from heaven
In their noiseless flight,
To guide, to guard to warn to cheer us,
Mid our joys and cares;
ALI unseen are lowering near us
Angels unawares.
When the daylight is declining
In the western skies,
And the stars in heaven are shining
AS the twilight dies;
Voices on our hearts come stealing
Like celestial airs,
To our spirit-sense revealing
Angels unawares.
o faint heartsl what consolation
For us here belowl
That angelic ministration
Guides us where we go.
Every task that is before US
Some blest spirit shares;
Watchful eyes are ever Ger us,
Angels unawares. -QntceT.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR: Please inform your
readers that I have 9 positive remedy
for the above named disease. BY its
timely use Thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. I shall
be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy free to any Of your readers
who have consumption II they will
send me their express and post office
address. Respectfully,
T. A. SLoCUM, NJ. c., 1s1 Pearl street,
N. Y.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10
Late Improvements In Printing

Late Improvements in Printing
Have greatly reduced the cost in
books, and we now offer our readers
the benefit of this reduction. Read
our offer of the three Model Books in
this issue, and don't fail to take ad-
vantage of the wonderful bargains
offered.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

Passengers who once try the "Mo-
non" route, which Is the model line
from Cincinnati and Louisville to
Chicago, never name it but to.,praise it.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

A sign before a New York Office
reads: "Women treated for ugliness."
If somebody would treat men for ug-
illness there would be q wild rush for
the bar without a moments delay
Lincoln Journal.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

"These are hard times" sighed the
young collector of bills. every place
/ went o-day was requested to call
again, but one, and that was when /
dropped in to see my girl."-Te1as
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

The rolling stone has yet to learn
what 1t wants to gather moss for
Neso Orleans PtcGyune.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

a MA For only o.. 90 you can get N -
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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

CURE YOURSELF French Specific NEVER
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the urinary organs, either sex or condition. Full
directions with each bottle; price a. Sold only BY
K. L. STAHL druggist, i73 Van Buren, Ct, corner
9th av Chicago. Sent By express receipt Of price
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

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w V&e&A free. P. o. VIcKERY, Augusta, Maine
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N a Sample Styles of Hidden Name and
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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

For full and complete information
In regard to railroad lands In the state
OF Arkansas, write Hon. Thos. Essex
or Hon. Thos. NJ. Gibson, Little Rock,
Ark, and 1t will be furnished free.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1888-11-10

The Baxter Springs Nesos, Baxter
Springs, Kansas, under date Of Oct
tober IS, says: at is astonishing to
see the number ofemigrants In wagons
who pass through here nearly every
day on their way to Arkansas. They
come from Minnesota, Michigan, Wis
consin, Iowa, Nebraska, and many from
western Kansas"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-09
BRIGHT LITTLE FOLKS.

Eddie went to his grandfather's in the
country and there he saw for the first
time, in the barnyard, some dear little
pigs with curled up tails. He said to his
father: "Papa, I guess somebody tied
knots in the piggies' tails to keep them
from revelling up" He had heard OF
knots tied in knitting work for this
purpose.
When he saw the old turkey gobbler for
the first time he seemed distressed and
said: ooh, mamma, somebody ought to
tie up his nose, it has all 'bleeded' down
on his face and neck"
Ellie's baby brother has soft spot in
his head as all babies have. One day
while his mother was bathing him she
said: mamma, is little buddie old
enough to be ripe?' Mamma asked
what she meant, and the little girl an
swered: "You told me that apples were
ripe when they got meller, and baby has
got real meller head"
Ellie had always seen the baby's pink
fists doubled up. One day while play
ing with him he opened his hand and
spread out all the little fingers. Ellie
was SO pleased that she called: "Oh,
mamma, do come and see how buddie's
hand is 'bloomed out
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exhausted them. The melting lead, too,
began to drop on them from the roof and
burned them horribly. As the flames
spread through the tower, and swept
down with fierce rapidity from the top to
the bottom, the terror stricken men re-
treated before it, until they sought ref
uge from the blazing beams and molten
lead in big crevice in the rock. There
they huddled together almost dead with
terror and pain.
Meanwhile the fishermen on shore had
jumped into boat, and had rowed with
might and main to the crag. They arrived
just liz time to save the poor wretches
from being burned. Their sufferings had
been terrible, No sooner had the boat
brought them safely to the shore than
one of them, the moment he got out Of
the boat was seized with an insane fren-
zy. He plunged into the forest and was
nevermore seen. AS for the poor old
keeper, he was SO entirely overcome by
his fright and his maddening burns that
he died few days after his rescue.
The third Eddystone lighthouse, which
stood sturdily on the rock for more than
hundred years was erected four years
after Rudyerd's tower was burned. It
was built by John Smeaton, one of the
greatest inventors and engineers of the
eighteenth century. 1t is said that, when
a small boy, Smeaton liked to play with
workmen's tools rather than with chill
dren's ordinary toys. At the early age
of fourteen, he built an engine for turn
ing rose work; and at twenty-five, he in
vented an instrument for measuring
ships way at sea.
The lighthouse which Smeaton erect
ed on the tempest beaten crag of the Ed
dystone was q noble column OF granite,
which rose to the height Of eighty-fve
feet. It resembled in shape the trunk OF
an oak tree and swept up in a gentle
curve from it's base. On its summit was
placed large lantern with gallery
around it. This famous lighthouse was
taken down stone by stone, in 1884, and
regretted on height on the mainland,
near the old sea-faring town OF Plymouth
ON the very spot, indeed-where Queen
Elizabeth's brave old sea-warriors,
Drake, Hawkins, and Frobisher, were
playing their famous game OF bowls,
three hundred years ago, when the Span
ish galleons hove in sight in the Eng
lish channel. A new and larger light
house was built on the Eddystone, and
this it is which to-day sheds its far
cleaning rays over the waters, and
guides the sailors to their home on the
shore.-Harper' Young People.
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ANSWERS in two weeks,
ANSWERS.

ANSWERS in two weeks.)
ANSWERS.
33.-Railroad.
34.-1. Alice. lice. 2, Place, lace. 8. Pillow.
low. 4. Lark. ark. 5. Evan, van. 6. Praise.
raise. I. Ived. Wed. s. Espy, spy. Removed
letters. Apple-pie.
35. The iy of botany.
&c. r
BEG
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Cur Yonn9 Peop1e.
LITTLE BOY BLUE.

The little toy dog is covered with dust.
But sturdy and stanch he stands;
And the little toy soldier is red with rust,
And his musket molds in his hands.
Time was when the little toy dog was new
And the soldier was passing fair,
And that was the time when our Little Boy
Blue
Kissed them and put them there.
snow, don't you go till l come, F" he said,
And don't you make any noise!"
SO toddling off to his trundle bed
He dreamt of the pretty toys,
And as he was dreaming, an angel song
Awakened our Little Boy Blue
Oh, the years are many, the years are long,
And the little toy friends are true.
Az, faithful to Little Boy Blue they stand,
Each in the same old place,
Awaiting the touch of little hand,
The smile of little face.
And they wonder, in waiting these long years
through,
In the dust of that little chair,
What has become of our Little Boy Blue
Since he kissed them and put them there.
Eugene Field. in America.
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He ate green cucumbers;
They made him quite sick;
But he took few "Pellets"
That cured him right quick.
An easier physic
You never will find
Than Pierce's small Pellets"
The purgative kind.
Small but precious. 20 cents per vial.
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Aunt Marion, when che found her there
at tea time; and Nan did not wake up to
contradict her.
Something very mysterious was going
on in the parlor that evening. Tel and
Grandpa Maitland were having long
confab. What could it be about? Then
two people went out the front door with
very wise faces. What did it mean?
Nan slept on. You may not believe it,
but she slept all night, and never woke
till morning. And, when she rubbed her
eyes, what vision she beheldl
There, under the gaze Of the fond pa
rent, sat Mary Maria Miranda Marie,
covered from top to toe with filmy
cloud. Nan put forth a finger, and
touched it. 1t was real bridal lace, dain-
ty, dazzling.
"The weddings TO be this morningl
The weddings to be this morning. sung
Tel from the staircase.
And, sure enough, it was. The wooden
knight in his silver srmor-suppoee we
call him LIE Chevalier de Bots, because
that is French and sounds very grand
was waiting below. The piano was play
ing wedding march, the brides great
grandfather took great interest, her
great grandmother had baked wee cake
for the occasion. As for the brides Aunt
Colby, she was all smiles and gracious.
ness.
Nan took her in her arms, and Rugged
her tight.
"How glad am didn't scold you !"
she said.
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WHAT THE LITTLE co. DID.

A very busy week was Nan Tyler hav-
ing; for Mary Maria Miranda Marie
who was really doll, but loved by Nan
as a daughter-was about to be mar
ried, and a wedding outfit must be
bought.
It had been difficult to find groom
for the bride; but at last it was decided
that stick of wood might do, if it were
carefully wrapped in silver paper.
Sand Mary Maria Miranda Marie won't
be the first party who has married
blockhead," said Tel, Mans brother.
This was cheering view to take of the
matter.
And now the question was where to
find money to buy the bridal array.
Mans property when all told was just
ten cents. Papa and mamma were in
Florida, SO they could give no aid.
"There, now, you might ask grandpa
suggested Tel.
But on this point Nan was firm.
"You must remember that Mary Maria
Miranda Marie is only his great. grand
daughter, and he couldn't be expected to
take any great interest" said she soberly.
"You don't happen to have any money, L
'spose, TEL"
spent the last copper on pig-skin. )"
"Then 1 shall have to earn it," cried
Nan, in despair.
"But howl"
"I'll tell you"-with sudden skip: "pll
keep store. Yes, Tel Tyler, that's the
very thing"
"What will you sell, for PHYS sake?"
asked Tel.
But away few Nan, and left the young
man to answer his own questions.
This was on Monday. All that day,
and on Tuesday and Wednesday Nan
was in perfect whirl of work.
Tel prowled around; but all his sister
would say was,-
"You wait and see"
She did vouchsafe to permit him to
paint on long board
"Anns Tyler,
Dry and Fancy Goods.
Inquire within"
The sign was nailed up over the chip
bin, in front of which stood the wash
bench; and on this counter were tempt
mgly displayed the "dry and fancy
goods"
There were bits of fin picked up at the
tinmap's shop. Think Of the dolls jewell
ny which could be made out of them
There were piles of colored paper for
dolls dresses. Some of them looked won
dertully like the covering of the dining
room and library walls. What of that?
There was pair of old steel spectacles,
which Nan had had the good luck to
find up garnet. They had blue glass
eyes, and the world looked delightfully."-
gloomy when seen through them. There
were cardboard book-msrks, with crosses
and 'LovE" worked on them, also, court
plaster cases, both first and second hand,
mostly second.hand There were horse
hair rings and half a yard of Irvine.
There were several boxes without covers;
likewise, covers without boxes.
Goldy, Mans four-year-old sister, fut-
tered about like a merry little butterfly.
II wants to help, Mamie. Here's my
Samivel sitting on his knee. It's only
his nose is bwoken, and you may have
him; and wants TO be store, too"
"You might let her be Co., said
Tel. Goldy was the very apple of his eye
"Oh, let me be Co. Do let me be Co., y
pleaded Goldy, who had not the shadow
| Of an idea what that meant.
So Nan kindly let Tel add to her sign
board. Now it read:
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ss.-ENIGMA.

3s.-ENIGMA.
Composed of % letters.
My 10. 7, %. 2 is sometimes seen at the top
of large building.
My 8, IL, II, 8. 10 is large and awkward bird.
My 20, 4. 0. s, ID, II is an instructor, or over
seer.
My H. IS, 10, % is malice, or spite.
My 81, Is, "a is a fuss.
My Ia. IL. 4, % 6, l is what little children
sometimes call an aged relative.
The whole is a quotation from the bible.
BENNIE BEE.
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PEEEIGREW 81 TAEE-
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