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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07

agAinst editors who buy and sxamins manuscripta For despite their alts they ars to be pitisd rather than dsspissd. Pll tsll you why. The svsrsgs monthly magazine can use, we will my, Afty to sixty short stories, two to four serials, ten or dozen poems, and e many essAys, in year. All over and above that amount is simply . surplus; although most magazines have year's supply, or more, of matter on hand. Now, In all large cities there arc four mail deliveries daily. On an average each of these deliveries will bring to the editors desk some hundreds of MSS The mere fact that he hes to open these In order to ascertain the authors address % as to be able to return them, s . task that most people would shrink from. Be- sides few of the number, my . thousand or moro, must be actually examined. Tn addition, he has to prepare copy for the printer write the notices of his magazine for the press, look after the ilustra- tions, and hundreds of other things that need not be mentioned here. It b aid that the editor of Harpa's handles over fifty thousand manuscripts every twelve months; and out of all this vast amount of stuh, he purchases perhaps not more than hundred MSS. So you can see that neoes- Arily there will be, here and there, writer whose story comes back to him, accompanied by the usual printed regrets and declined with thanks.
 So, then, when you arc tempted to feel angry towards the editor think of what he has to undergo and bless your lucky stars that you arc poor, but independent, "unAvAilable," and not . rich, but ridden, mAnipulator of the shears, pastep pot and blue pencil.-E R. P.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
A SERIOUS FACT.

"Gentlemen," aid an old printer as he took . seat ct . bar table among party of Corvivialists "Tm not acquainted with you and I cannot under stand this courtesy. I say courtesy, for when an old printer wants c drink, he wants It. I have seen . good many men in life and don't know that ever saw any one who when he wantsa drink, wants 1t keener than printer does don't know why this mArk-straight, if you pleAse-is placed upon the trade, but 1t Is. Drummers, I mppose7"
 "Yes," answered a round face young man from Cincinnati. "We belong to the strolling profss- sion. You say you do not understand this court esy. I'll explain. Seeing you wink at the bar tender, and noticing the white-apron gentleman frown at you, we concluded that you wanted . drink and besides, no hattery intended, we saw that you possess an interesting air. We'd like to know something of your history"
 "Well, said the old fellow, "I haven't much of history, but such as have, as Peter remarked, I will give it thee. Before the war I was . rich man. owned fine plantation in Arkanmw. I owned about fifty negroes, and was highly re- spected in the community. Among my slaves was c negro named Ike, sharp rascal who gave me great deal of trouble. We'll, the war came on, and of course lost everything. Ike was the first man to leave me and enter upon his life of freedom Well, sold my farm and soon squandered the money, and then, with nothing else in sight, entered Kentucky printing office. finally learned enough of the trade to insure my success as tramp and about two weeks ago came back to ArkanAw When arrived in Little Rock, I found work rather scarce, but finally I secured work on . weekly paper published here. The foreman of the office was very polite, and the next morning after went to work he approached me and said:
 "Come in and let me introduce you to our editor, one of the most trenchant writers in the south."
 "I went In, and, by George, sir, was presented to Ike my former slave. Give me another straight"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
AM noMRsr rnrRr.

AN HoNEsr rnTRv.
 aGo sway from hsrs.s grovlsd groosr b hoy whe came up and stood nsar . shelf where ssvsrsl slio@ of watsrmslon were lying, @you'vs got your eye on this melon. Go away, clear outP
 @Mistsr give ne one of them slicss,' ' pleaded ths boy.
 aGo On away, tell you."
 "M you will I'll sweep out the store and bring bucket of water, or if you1l credit mo I'll pay you in day or two.S
 @PIl call policeman if you don't go away"
 But the boy did not go away. He stood nsar the door, and when the mans back was turned hs seized slice of the melon and away just e tks grocer turned toward the door.
 "Stop that feckle faoed gun r be yelled "Pl be blamed If he shall eat it," and he ran afssr the urchin. The boy turned into an alley, then across lot into another alley and then entered small house. When the grocer reached the place he went around to little window and cautiously looked into the room. He drew back and shud- dered. On an old lounge lay little boy, whoss face was whiter than the sheet that covered him. You could go in moment that the finger of death was pointing at the thin, almost worn-out form of the sufferer. A ad-fAced woman stood near tho mantel-p piece The little thief at on the edge of the bed holding the alice of watermelon to the sick child's lips
 "where did you get the money to pay for n1" asked the woman. "I have not paid for 1t yet, but will," the boy answered.
 aHs hAm't eaten anything for two days He couldn't think of anything but watermelon." The grocer turned away, deeply impressed. Two days afterwards he Aw the woman and boy and an old man pass his store in a wagon. Looking closer he mw a little coffin. The next day the boy en- tered the sore and placing ten cents on the counter he said:
 "Mister, have come to pay for that piece of watermelon took the other day. wanted 1t for my little brother that was most dead with fever We buried him yesterday I would have told you all about 1t, but you would not have believed me-" 'T won't take your money, little fellow. am great big man but feel much smaller than you do Here" and he closed the child's hand over dollar The boy stood for . moment, and then placing the dollar on the counter by the ten-cent piece, he ran away. The grocer went to the little house, but 1t was deserted.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
Fon THn ARKAxaAw TRAvnLmR
 THE coQUETTR.
pY BURT ARNOLD.

 She wandered by the brOokiet's side Where sparkled diamond dew: The sun reflected ln her hair And ln her eyes % blue. Then shyly there the farmer boy Revealed his love and woe:
 With head held high.
 She passed him by, And coldly answered. "Noi' She wandered by the mill-pOnd deep. By wild flowers all beeirt. And saw her beauty in It's depths. Then smiled-the pretty firtl Twas there an artist told his love, Tho hope had we'll nigh fled:
 She naught replied.
 She only sighed And gently shook her head. She wandered through the woodlands green A rich man sought her hand: And, tho quite old and wrinkled. too. He woOed with manner bland. He feigned despair and talked Of gold Her answer you can guess:
 Her languid eye
 Yelled triumph high AS she responded. "Yes."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
WHICH oNKe

"I has smashed my finger" howled . boy, run ming into the room where his mother was sitting.
 (Which dnger7" asked the mother.
 T have forgot" aid the child, as he stopped crying. @Wait till I go back and ind out" When he sfound outs hs went beck into tho house and yelled for halt an hour, and the poor mother didn't have ssnse enough to thrash him.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
FoR THE ARKANsAw TRAvxLKR-
 OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.


 M. Durand prOpounds the following literary puzzle:
 Publisher to the Unknown Author-"MAke yourself known and we will publish your writ ings."
 become known?"
 ings published"
 Here Is something with which obscure but clever, writers can amuse themselves while awaiting the return of their MSS. from the publishers who conduct their publications on the lines above sug- gested.
 The above is not very encouraging to struggling aspirants for literary honors but 1t is about the truth. There is only one thing for writers to do, and that is to work. Keep at 1t. If your matter possesses genuine merit it will, sooner or later, more likely later, be recognized and then the edit ors of the big magazines all over this broad land will be sending you letters of the most courteous character, in which they will evince . touching solicitude for your welfare, and will wind up by asking you to please favor them with an article at your earliest possible convenience. These letters will not be written in printed form, or be gotten up in imitation of a type-written letter nor will they begin: "The editor of the - regrets that the enclosed Ms" Not much. On the contrary they will be written in ink with quill pen In short, they will De genuine hand made letters and signed by the editors themselves. What pleasure 1t will be then to go to your desk and ish over your old "unavailables" and, selecting those that have oftenest been rejected, fire them at the very same editors who once refused them with contempt. But there is no joy without alloy and the alloy in this case will be, that even though you get a manuscript accepted, the chances you will not live long enough to see it in print. WhAti you exclAim do editors hold MSS. long as that after having accepted them?
 Do they?
 Well, here is paragraph which clipped recently from daily paper that would indicate that they do It is ss follows:
 "A man in Cincinnati fell dead in street car the other day. He held in his hand a copy of the ASl- Iennial Magozne containing article from his pen which had been accepted by the editor back in the war times. The shock of suddenly seeing himself in print too much for his sensitive nature and he ;ncontinently expired. Editors of magazines should be careful how they publish contributions during the lifetime of the author. It is danger ous practice which Is falling into oommendablel desuetude."
 sincerely hope that what have written winl not be tho means of prsjudicing young writers
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
DowNRD BY WHISKY.

"Do you see that poor fellow3" said . saloon- keeper to temperance lecturer, pointing to gray haired convict.
 "Who, that poor old fellow that handles the spade with such difiicultya"
 "Yes.. Well, few years ago he was respected man; never drank anything and went in good society. But, air, he began to fool with whisky, and 1t downed him.s
 "Do you, . sAloon- keeper, acknowledge that this man, once respectable, sent to the penitentiary through the vile agencies of whiskyf"
 "Yes, sr.s
 "Tell me the story. I want to use It."
 "The story Is short. The old fellow stole bar rel of whisky and was sent to the pen"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07
NOT A NICKEL.

"I knew that man when he wasn't worth . nickel" said man to stranger, pointing at . passer-by.
 "Is that so2 How long ago2"
 ~About year ago."
 "Men rise suddenly in this country, I upposs7s "Yes, sometimes.D
 "So you knew him when he wasn't worth nickel. How much do you suppose he is worth now?s sHe ain't worth nickel.s
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07

The nearest approach to rapid tranGlt seon in New York t the way pa@sngsn rudh 1ue G1o
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-09-07

sincerely hope that what have written win not be tho means of prejudicing young writers
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

along. She Is doing very well. She has
not had tho least sign OF spell since un-
| der you treatment We cannot tell how
glad we are. had the medicine renewed,
and am giving II TO her as you directed in
your last letter. Yours truly,
W. ii. J. BnvEn.
RUsTos, La.
Dr. 8. D. Hartman.
Dear sir--My little girl was badly hare
| Tipped, and had her operated upon by
| surgeon from the University Of Louisiana,
and the operation was a failure. then
had her operated upon by another sur
geon and that operation was failure. /
had lost all heart, and thought my child
was TO go through the world delormed
monster when You came this way, and
! carried her TO you at Ruston. where you
operated, and now, thanks TO you and tho
Lord my littlo child is well and her little
mouth is perfect and beautiful. Respect
fully, Mrs. JENNIE KING.
Mr.. Matthew Caldwell, OF Ord, Angelina
County, Texas, had Il daughter dsfgured
by a hare lip. lie brought her TO Dr.
Hartman at the hotel, and after an exami-
nation OF the case the Doctor assured Mr.
Caldwell that he could operate in such
way as to leave but the faintest mark, and
that in due time even that would disap-
pear. lie told the Doctor to go ahead and
do the best he could for his poor child.
lie operated ut once, and more perfect
transformation no one could imagine. The
child otherwise was healthy and nicely
formed, and since the operation she is sim
ply beautiful, and her mouth Is perfect.
Her parents as we'll as herself are perfectly
delighted with the operation.
KEurHTo, KY
] was a most intense sufferer from pain
in my head, neuralgia. do not believe
anyone ever suffered as did. had tried
everything and several physicians, with
out relief. You, DR. Hartman, have cured
me entirely. Very respectfully,
MiSSIE CALDWELL
TgESTOS, Tenn, Dec u, lSSs
had lost my voice entirely for seven
years, during all OF which time never
spoke loud word. My lungs were very
weak; had consumption, my pulse 100. and
| could not walk ut all without support,
and then only few steps Everyone, a.
well rs myself, thought that IL would be
but few days 10 my grave. | called on
you without the least hope. You said you
could cure me- took your treatment; in
three months | talked rs well Us ever, and
have been doing 30 ever since. | have no
cough, and can walk and work all day.
You arc a wonderful physician.
Yours truly,
NJ. II. Fowler.
II is utterly useless TO write letters to
DIR. Hartman 10 ascertain what his charges
are or whether he can effect a cure. lie
expresses no opinion until after he has
made personal examination. lie cannot
know the expense OF treatment until he
knows what the case requires. and lac is
too conscientious and too devoted to his
profession 10 hold out false hopes to any
sufferer. Remember the time DR.. Hart
man will leave Memphis Is on the night Of
10Th OF January. 1850.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
TWO NOTABLE INSTANCES.

The greatest percentage OF gain is that
OF Nebraska, being nearly 1856 per cent in
eight years, the actual additions to her
population equaling that in Pennsylvania,
a State that had between 1000, 900 and
5000, 900 TO grow with. In the above
table the gains attributed to Kentucky
may be overstated, and possibly those Of
Texas, q State that has suffered a, depres-
sion from three years OF drouth. II is
probable, however, that the figures indi-
Gated blythe census ratios are substantially
correct. II is worth the while to clip the
results above and examine them in the
light OF the forthcoming census figures OF
1890, when issued. They give some idea
Of the tremendous influx OF new popula-
ton. w. l.. L.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

EXCHANGING PLACES Win INDIANA.
II will bc seen that the wide margin be-
tween Michigan and Indiana has almost
disappeared. The two States may indeed
change places before the census Of 1870.
II the growth OF Texas il correctly 10
Elected in the popular vote, however, or
rather Il the ratio OF the vote 10 the popu.
lation Is the same as eight years ago, the
Lone star State may now boast .. $50. 5Si
inhabitants, and actually stands sixth in
the Union. Her people confidently OK
pcct to stand ilrsi some day, with do
main greater than that Of France, destined,
they pride Themselves, TO have $1,000, OOO
people in the course Of time.
THE DOOM STATES.
One Of the most interesting chapters In
this comparison Is that Of the new States,
ihosc now receiving the tide Of immigra.
ton. California, Kansas, Minnesota aud
Nebraska have MI added in the ncighbor.
hood oi JOO,O people or In eight years.
M follows California, increase, Ai3. SIS.
Kansas, 63s. i73; Minnesota, 52l, $40, No.
bmska, COL, PSI.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
oRowru Avn Movry.MAKrxo.

Tho figures OF growth have n business
value. Investments and business ventures
are more likely tossuccccd, and 10 be sue.
ccssiul on large scale, in n region which
ia undergoing such, growth, aud the risks
from n possible error 81 judgment are
moro likely TO nc ,counicrbalanccd. The
change in values y rapid In any fast grow.
ing State or buslncys center aud the open.
inus for the acquisition ol lucrative bust.
noss or profiisbli property are mdny fold
what they are IN . slagnant community.
In this respect tla strides OF Michigan
deserve specials recognition, only three OF
the great States showing equal increase,
and only three tiWcs in the mower region
which Lave had y rfofcs.od boom. Ia tho
next ten years II IL probable that the tide
ui immigration viii seek out the rich por-
tons u the South. 4 number of State
south Of Mason and DiSon's line are
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
Gladstone ON Imperial Federation.

TORONTO, Ont, Jan. I'm reply TO a
letter sent by the secretary OF the Toronto
branch of the Imperial Federation League
to the Hon. VIM. L. Gladstone, inquirng
as to his views on the imperial federation
movement. Mr.. Gladstone writes: In the
prospective, the first place is held by tho
great and urgent Irish question, but |
assure you that | should view with the ut
most satisfaction throughout the British
empire, that which IN the case OF Ireland,
1t is my daily care and interest to obtain, a
more thorough and substantial union of
the different countries and peoples paying
allegiance to her majesty.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
A nnId Knobhcr Seem.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. IA dispatch
from Springfield, Mo-, 10 the Post. Dispatch
says; flames Groves, well-known cattle
buyer, fully acquainted with the Bald
Knob country, in this State, returned last
night from the Indian Territory, and states
that Wiley MATHEWS, one OF the convicted
Bald KnobbeS, and who escaped from the
Ozark jail some days ago, was seen near
Tushkahoma, in the Cherokee Nation, last
Friday, hali-slarved and nearly frozen.
lie was given food and shelter by ranch.
man. and departed before daylight satur.
dav morning.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
LEApERs on TILE LIST.

Seventeen States among the thirty-eight,
prominent either by reason OF their size or
their great growth. are given in the follow
ing table, with their gain in votes the past
four years, their estimated present popu-
lation and the increase in population since
the last census
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

already taking measures to invite settlers
and investors. They have abundant nat
ural resources, and promise OF wealth and
fortune that will in measure, at least,
turn the tide In their direction.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
Sneezing Catarrh.

The distressing snooze, snecze. sneeze. the acrid.
watcry discharges from the eyes and nose. the
painful Inflammation extending 10 the throat.
the swelling oi the mucous lining causing choking
sensations, cough, ringing noises In the head aud
splitting headaehes-how familiar these symptoms
hrc 10 thousands who suffer periodically from head
colds or influenza, and who live In ignorance a.
the TACT that single application Of sASFoRDs
RADICAL CURE ToR CAtAKRH will afford iAstaRian.
t0us roliI
But this treatment In Gases Of simple Catarrh
gives but faint idea Of what this remedy viii DO
10 the chronic forms. where the breathing il oh.
structcd by choking. putrid mucous Lccumuls
iions, the hearing affected smell and taste gone,
throat liberated and hacking cough gradually
fastening Itself upon the dobilitatcd systcm. Then
II Il that the marvellous curative power OF SAN.
TOHD's RADICAL CvEL maniiosis itsci Ia instAn.
tAneou aud graiciul relief Cure begins from the
hnt application II Is mpid. mdical, permanent,
economical. safe.
sASTogDs RADICAL cuRE consists Of one bottle
of the RADICAL CuKE. one box CATAHKHAL SOL
vhNr. and an IsrnovED lSuAirR: price. 81.
POrtEE DHuG ASD CHIaicAL Co. BOSTON,.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

Ma ny men are unmindiulo
the laws Of health and expose
Themselves 70 all kinds OF
weather such imprudencc
ullrn fcaultaiu dangerous
Coughs. Colds, Chcst Pains,
Rheumatism, kciatiCa and
Other painful afillctlons. Has.
soNsftAftEnwlll DC inund tho
most reliable external remedy
known iof the prumpt relief
and cure ot such allmcuts. 4.
Keeps up a healthy flow oi ito
blood Whcn the body lscxt,osc,i
~ the fayagcs oi the most in.
element weather Jauiui buy.
on will nsk Tor nrN-oN n Pas
TgH and rrfusc hli Others
ns-scnd two cent stamp a.
scahufy a johnson. a flntt
stfcci, y V. lpf a copy Of In.
fiructl0na frum the l,octdf. a
valuable household hook.
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b. LowENsTEIN & BROS.
Continuation
GREAT JANUARY REDUCTION SALE.
or ouR

Never before have we been able 10 dis
tribute among our patrons such new and
desirable Goods at such croocdiRg'y lorprioos
~ will b. found 10 prevail during this Re-
duciion sale. All our offerings are of this
seasons purchase. A careful inspection
will convince buyers that we intend TO
make this seasons sale one Of the most in.
torcsling events u our experience. No
oycrs,aioment in any OF the reductions
will bc permitted in any instance. This is
a bona ide sale based on facts. Every
purchaser will receive BARGAINS in the
true sense OF the term.
We have abou, 5000 yards Of
SILK RinNANTs LIrr.
Which We will continue to close
A. Hair rricc.
$50 dozen Colorod Bordcrcd lIandkor-
chiefs, slightly soilcd from use in our show
window, at SOC per dozen.
A limited quantity Of those $3.50 and
sl.55 Kid Gloves At Doc per pair.
Our sale Of Blankets and Comforts will
I've continued at prices named In Sundays
paper
TRIMMING DEPARTMENT..
Braids and Furs, Buttons and Remnants
Of Trimming Braids undcr haf prioe
d. LowENsTEIN SS BROS
" II. TIT AyER. the reliable optician.
aaa
Tho Hest Things Countrrfcited.
hu,eu should in,i,t on hlsling, tho Genuine
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

lSsuHf your gln.houscs In the Citizens
Insurance company. No. ~ Madison strcc,.
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CnoleE wcdlIng rrc.cnls n 1hayet'a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

Guar Bargains in watches at mayors
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rhe 100 rhlng, ,onn,crlcIlea.

V. D. TnAyrn. lho reIIahIe orlIcIan.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

Tur skin Is cleared; chappcd hands and
lips cupd by using llylo.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
TRIMMING DEPARTMENT..

Braids and Furs, Buttons and Remnants
Of Trimming Braids ndcr haB price
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08

nu,cu should Insist un having tho genuine
Mkgfs Ngrag.ian Cod liver on. JNu. e. bAkEl
& 60, PHILADELPHIA.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-08
THE mo FIVE.

The table OF comparative votes and
gains between 1884 and 1883 is remarkably
creditable 10 Michigan. Only four other
states show rs great gain in the popular
vote, aud they are all frst-rank States.
The five making the greatest increase in
their total return since the preceding Pres.
idoniial election are rs follows
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-04
A Needed Correction.

EDITORS HERALD-I notice in your
report today of the Sabbatarian Conven-
tion, that the statement was made that
France and California alone, of the civil
lied world, are without Sunday law.
The inference to be drawn from this
assertion is, evidently, that the rest OF
the civilized world observes Sunday after
the Puritan manner. Nowhere on the
continent of Europe is the citizen de-
prived of any personal rights on Sunday
that he enjoys on any other day, except
some slight restrictions for q portion oi
Sunday in Norway aud Sweden. Even iL
autocratic Russia Sunday is a. free a. in
democratic France. The effete mon
arches do not attempt to imprison q
whole people one day in seven. Sunday