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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-07-20
'oR THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER
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 Joseph Jcnkinson Gillett recoiled like an old army musket the word fell upon his ear with the force and sound of steam escaping from the cylinder cock of a railroad engine standing beated at the depot. His eyes hung upon his cheeks like the two remaining balls above the door of de- serted pawnshop. He threw his hands with au imploring gesture forward into the evenings mist- ness and stood before the angry speaker trembling even the tender calf struck by the butchers axe
 The evening was we'll advanced, and ghostly shadows played fan'astically among the grand old trees which stood like sturdy sentines about the ancient home of Jettine Jolleigh. She 1t was who had awaited in the shadows the coming of Joseph. She 1t was who had given utterance to the word which had caused the gentle nature of Joseph to shriek in alright upon itself. Alas for the hopes that like kittens, drowned before their eyes are opened. Here was a man who but an hour agone had left his station behind the counter of the City laundry to hurry, by appointment, to the grounds of his adored his beloved and he had every req son to believe, beloving Jettine. He had come with a light heart and hat, three ounce bamboo cane, and with such quick and hopeful steps are the offspring of pair of new narrow -toed shoes a size and half too small for the wearer. He had come with his heart aglow with love and eager for the possession of this sweet gir whose former pre- sentation of tender looks, soulful kisses and lnty tides had led him to believe his suit had already found favor in the eyes of his beloved. Instead he found himself confronted with angry looks and the terrible word "back," In which were mingled hatred, contempt, rage, wounded vanity, and other, but nameless. bilious passions. Before he had had time to rally his scattered senses and sume his natural air of 6Onhoie Jettine Jolleigh, in low steel blue tones, hissed in his ear:
 "J. J. Gillett, you have deceived me- You, J. G. in whom put such trust you to whom I confded my souls budding affection; you unto whom gave ali the wild longing, clasping, cling ing love of pure lily like heart; you upon whom have lavished alike wealth of affection and . silk-worked monogram hat mark. Ohi Jo, Joi it is cruel cruel ;" and Jettine sobbed as though her fathers bank were about to break.
 Joseph Jenkinson Gillett's nature was stirred to its depths. The stirring was opportune, otherwise his bubbling nature would have burned, % great was the passion of the man. Being safe from this he could pay his undivided attention to the grief- stricken creature before him. Her head was bowed upon her hands and her whole figure trembled
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-07-20

 with the emotion which had taken possession of her. He longed to soothe he knew not what oourse to pursue She had charged him with deceit but had failed to specify. He had been % often dsceitfnl If he only knew-but anything was better than this terrible suspense. He leaned forward and laid his hand tenderly on the girls auburn-crowned head. She shook 1t of with an air of contempt, and, waving him back with naughty gesture, said in tones bitterly scornful that even the shadows retired into the corners:
 "You have deceived me- sir, and I hate you 7 hdte you! l HATE YOU Bat you shall not escape me! she cried, suddenly clutch'ng him by his oxide watch chain, and drawing from her pufed sleeve gleaming stiletto and throwing herself upon him with the cry of an enraged tigress, she drove the glittering steel into his ll-padded shoulder and with one artistic sweep of her delicate wrist, she severed his good right arm from his torso and threw it contemptuously into the street.
 "Go" she cried triumphAntly, Ego out into the world and tell to 1t the tale of this night that it may understand that the cork arm which embraces the daughter of Jolleigh, though 1t may for time escape detection, shall sooner or later come to judgment" He went-under the circumstances he could do no less-slowly down the graveled path, out under the thick eaved trees black in the com- ing moonlight, out through the clicking gate, stopping only long enough to rescue his mutilated arm from the dust whereto she flung it-out of the shadowy lane-on, into the busy town where gay -necktied clerks lied to lying purchAsers-on and on, until the busy thoroughfAre was far behind and tumble down, sad faced houses looked out upon narrow, unkempt streets; on until the dark, hum gry river was flowing at his feet He gazed steadily for some moments into it's sombre depths, and then murmuring sadly, "All is over who could have told herr" he flung the trouble breeding arm into the bosom of the dark waters, and with heart broken sigh, disappeared in the shadow of an over hanging elevator.
 Three years later 6 ruddy faced man stood in the door fronting of the principal streets of the city. Over his heart was pathetically pinned an empty oat-sleeve. Over the door swung the sign, Joseph Jenkinson Gillett, Steam Laundry" Inside was the hustle of business and the smell of burning linen, and In the back room halo of steam about her classic head decorated with a psyche knot of auburn hair, Jettne Jolleigh fed the limp collars into the heated lips of the patent giosser and thought on her father in far. of Canada.
 And farther away still, high up on the sandy shore of sea-girt isle, the poor, despised arm bleached in the rays of tropic sum- It was the hand of fate.-Charles Eugene BdRks.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-07-20

We see, according to the Boston Glc6e, that poet in Maine is in the habit of writing his poems on board. If he will send a lot of them to this office, postage freight prepaid we could proba- bly use them for kindling.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-07-20

Horse doctors have no show in this world; it is only the veterinary surgeon who can with impun- ity and real "hossy" odor move in the circles of polite society.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-07-20

Dime Museum Orator-"Gentlemen will be kind enough to remove their hats, please"
 Small Man (behind large lady with two storied hAt)-"What's the matter with the ladies remov- ing theirs also?"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-07-20

One can judge of the sentiment of the average daily paper on prize fights by noting the little "two-stick" editorials condemning them, and then turning to the news columns and there noting the space given to a full account of the fight, with copous illustrations of the principals backers bo. tle- holders and of the man who owned the ground where the battle occurred. The news columns are for those who like to read such things and approve of them the little "two-stick" editorial Is a sop thrown at the so-called moral constituency of the paper that deplores the depravity of the race and that would abolish all such evils by law.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09

telnptuously dismiss the chapter, and
as consequence would regard with
suspicion all that he had written.
Once let this starting point be firmly
established, that we may analyze and
investigate the Bible just as we do
'any other piece OF literature" and
it would be quite idle to urge belief
in anything upon the authority Of
the Bible itself. The reader would
substitute his own authority, and
would cut out miracle and marvel
without hesitation as contracting his
own experience of the operations of
natural law. Prof. Harper and DR..
Abbott, may be entirely right" 1t
is not for a secular newspaper to say.
1t would be interes ting to hear from
their learned and conservative clerical
brethren on the subject. 1t would
not be wise to deny that the Professor
holding these views, is, as DR.. Abbott
says, thoroughly evangelical in
spirits" because it is easy to be trip
ped by experts on technical terms.
But the mere layman of ordinary in
telligence can see the conclusion from
the premise that the Bible is to be
considered as "any other piece of lite
rdbuTe. VI, "HlCh 10 pol maps D0V-
ter way to put it, he will surely act
upon the large liberty thus conceded
to him. An illustration Immediately
occurs. DR.. Abbott is reported to
have preached an able and eloquent
sermon at Chautauqua Sunday-he
has delivered many such in Plymouth
Church-on "The Redemptive suf-
fering of Christ" The representative
of the modern infidelity which DIR.
Abbott forcibly attacks will reply:
"Where do you get that? find it
only in the Bible, and 1 look upon the
Bible simply as ''any other piece of
literature
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
MADAM DELMAR'S
SUPERB TOILET PREPARATIONS
At a Bargai.

At a Bargain,
Two fine building lots near West
End on Alazan creek. Size ITO X 40
feet. Price $500 for the two.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
A Woman,s Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood it's severest
ests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of US bottle of DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption and
was so much relieved on taking first dose that
sne slept all night and with one bottle has
been miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs
Luther LutZ." Thus write W. G. Hamrick &
Co.. OF Shelby, N. C.-Get a free trial bottle at
lldPug stores. 6-l0-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
A Fellow EaalinQ.

"Is it another applicant for char
ity?" asked the father of the family
impatlently, looking up from his
newspaper. "Send her away"
ats a poor woman" said the SER
want "whose little boy has got lost or
been stolen. She has spent all she
had in trying to find him."
Don't send her away, Williams
said the eldest daughter reprovingly.
Don't you remember, papa, how we
felt when darling little Fido here
was lost for a whole day, and how
gladly we gave $50 to have him
brought back? Here's twenty-five
cents, Williams, give it to the poor
woman. "-Chicago Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
A Safe Investment,

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you salts,
factory results, or in case of failure a return
of purchase price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised druggist bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
IL is guaranteed to bring relief in every case
when used for any affection Of the ThrOata
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, Infia-
nation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, WhoOp-
ing Cough, Group, etc, etc, 1t is pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can al
ways be depended upon. Trial bottles free at
Dreiss Thompson x Co., drugstore.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D, Suit, Druggist. Bippns, Ind, testities:
81 can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
Ii, f in every case. one man took six bottles,
and was cured of rheumatism of 10 years
Standing" Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bell
VILE Ohio, attirms: THE best selling medi-
cine have ever handled in my 20 years ex,
perience. is Electric Bitters." Thousands OF
others have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid evs or
Blood. Only half dollar a bottle at DRESS,
THOMPSON & Co.'S, Drugstore. ~
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09

By. ordinary letter. containing Money
Order issued by all Express Companies,
New York Exchange, Draft or Postal Note.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
Ragland'S AntiCide.

Ragland'S Anticide.
Sure death to Ants-to be had at
City Drug Store, No. s E. Commerce
st, 6-1S-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
PIMPI.ES ON THE FACE

Denote an impure state of the blood and are
looked upon by many with suspicion. Acker g
Blood Elixir will remove all impurities and
cave the complexion smooth and clear. There
nothing that will so thoroughly build up the
PROSTITUTION, purify and strengthen the whole
10 ytem. Sold by RAGLAND l. Co. (5
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
A Special Bargain.

FOR SALE: An eight room rock
house with eight lots; fronting $50
varas on one of the principal streets
in San Antonio, convenient to street
car line. Price $4,000; terms easy. This
is rare bargain and must be sold
quick, as the owner will not keep this
property on the market long.
If HAMILTON, HADLEY q Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
CAUTION TO MOTHERS,

Every mother is cautioned against giving
her child laudanum-& pasegoric; 1t creates an
unnatural craving for stimulants which kills
the mind or the child. Acker's Baby Soother
is Especially prepared to benefit children and
cure their pains. 1t is harmless and contains
no Opium or Morphine, Sold by Ragland q
Co., (6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
Executors Notice,

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 10, 1889.
The undersigned having been appointed as
executor under the will of Chas. +. Fischer,
deceased, all parties having claims against
the estate of said c. f. Fischer, deceased,
are notified to present the same within the
time prescribed by law.
CHAS. G.. BOELHAUwE,
Executor under the will of c. f. Fischer.
lt-a-Wk4.wks
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
To Consumers.

ASK your grocer for the Alamo
cracker, They are made fresh ever.
day. Factory corner Alamo ant
Nueya streets. 7-7-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
AGENTS WANTED,

EE-For Club Rates, or any further lnforma-
ton desired, write legibly to The undersigned,
clearly stating your residence, with State,
County, Street and Number. More rapid re-
enclosing an Envelope bearing your full
ODD
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09
The Boss

Tin roofer is the oldest and most sue
cessfal tin roofer in the city; estab-
lished 1866. No. q and % st. Mary's
street, opposite Turner hall.
5-17-tf GEO. WHITE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09

Prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR Ma
TIONAL BANKS of New Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President Of an
Institution, whose chartered rights are recog-
nized in the highest Courts: therefore, beware
Of any limitations or anonymous schemes"
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest
part or fraction of a ticket ISSUED BY US in
any drawing. Anything in our name offered
for less than Dollar is a swndle
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-08-09

Turkish and Vapor Baths,
At Zilian's, corner Commerce and
Alamo streets. 3-l7-tf
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
MCCORMICK TO THE FRONT.
THEFARMeRs' FRIEND At woRKAeAIN
a simple Device Perfected Which Is Quickly
interchangeable With the Twine-K hotter
For Binding Grain-It Frees the Farm
er From Combinations and Trusts.

4 representative OF The SENTINEL was pass
ing the Mccormick sales-rooms at No. 167 and
169 Z Westinghouse. yesterday when he was
hailed by J. B. Haywood, the general state
agent and on entering be was shown a little
device which this company has perfected for
the purpose of interehanging it with the twine-
knotter. thereby leaving the farmer free to use
either wire or Irvine and thus making himself
independent Of any combination or trust that
may be formed on account of the scarcity of
fibers from which Irvine suitable for binding
purposes is made. The enormous increase of
consumption of iibers, together with the COM
bine which has been effected between man
ufseturers and importers will, in short time,
place Irvine out of the reach Of the farmer as a
binding material; especially IS this the
present low price of grain. The device just in
vented and perfected by the Mccormick har-
vesting company is simply their old. wide
and Is, If possible, more simple than the
present twine-knOtteT. Ii needs no
further introduction to make il a rec
ognized success the world over, and
thus add another laurel to the McCor-
mick. The little device costs but SIS, and with
Irvine at the prospective high prices, will save
the cost OF itself on very small harvest In
looking at the machine, even an expert could
not detect any change, excepting that two
spools OF wire had taken the place of the ball
OF Irvine. Two or three years ago the McCor-
mick company introduced an entirely new
twine, the 'Blue Jay" containing a new fiber,
which was sold at reduced prices. but the
prejudice which the farmers have against Irvine
has induced the company TO perfect device
which will make the farmers absolutely in
dependent of Irvine. IL is inexpensive
weapon with which the farmer can control
both the Irvine and the wire markets. 1t will
prove more deadly to the Irvine trusts than any
resolutions of farmers alliances, however
strong, or any legislative enactment, however
carefully guarded
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
HE END OF HE WORLD.
II should Have Occurred I7O4-NOw POST
poned Until 1896,
Detroit Free Pros


poned Until 1896,
detroit Free Press
According TO Cardinal Nicolas de Cusa thia
should have occurred in 1904. He demon.
strates it thus The deluge happened in the
thirty-fOurth jubilee Of fifty years from the Gre
alton "a. NJ. 1900, and therefore the end of the
world should occur on the thirty-fOurth year Of
the Christian era, or a. d. 1704 The four
grace years are added to compensate for the
blunder of chronologists respecting the first
year of grace.
The most popular dates for the end Of the
world, or what is principally the same thing,
the millennium are the following: 1867,
Swedenborg; 1896, Johann Albrecht Bengel;
1913. William Miller of America: 1866 Dr. John
Cumming; 1851 Mother Shipton. 1t was very
generally believed in France, Germany, etc,
that the end of the world would happen in the
thOusandth year after Christ; therefore much
of the land remained uncultivated and gen.
eral famine ensued. Luckily il was not agreed
whether the thousand years should date from
the birth or death of Christ, or the deSolation
would have been much greater. Many charters
begin with these words: AS the world is
now drawing to its close" Another hypothe-
sis is this: As one day with God equals 200
years psalm xc., a and God labored in crea-
ton six days, therefore the world is 10 labor
5000 years and then TO rest. According to this
theory the end of the world ought TO occur A.
NJ. 5000, or A. d. 1896 (supposing the world to
have been created 1904 years before the birth
of Christi This hypothesis which is widely
accepted isquite safe for another century at
least
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
The New Baby.
IN. Y. Evening SUM-

A few weeks ago Bret Harte was visit
ing friend who lives just outside of Lon
don. There are several little children in
the family, and as Mr.. Harte was passing
through the hall he noticed quaint little
four-year-old boy standing alone by the
closed nursery door, while from within
came the sounds of childish laughter.
swell, my little man" said Mr.. Harte,
stopping a moment. "what are you doing
there all alone?" Pm playing, "Play-
ing house. Why you can't play all by
Yourself. why don't YOU go in and play
with the other children" said the poet.
81 must not do that vet" said the little
fellow, seriously. "Tm to be the new
baby, and I'm waiting to be born"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
No 27ao-A DIvsterIous FabrIc,

In former days, 50 we are told,
Then brass was brass, and gold was gold;
And wool was wool, and leather, leather.
And goods were made to stand the weather.
But in these days, when shoddy's king,
No ones. save those within tbs ring,
But little know, OF little care
What tits they eat, or drink, or wear.
Yet sometimes things come 10 our knowledge
Not taught Ia church, or school, or college
But yesterday i CHANGED to find
A curious thing that struck my mind.
Though well knew earth, sea and air
Were searched for things for man TO wear.
Yet ne'er before had CHANGED 10 think
That cloth was made from naught but drink
IL seems in Dublin-that famous city,
Where drink is plenty, mOre's the pity
Mixed ale and beer and liquor strong,
Are woven in pieces wide and long,
Which cloth the quality possesses.
When made in capes, in eloaks or dresses,
OF turning wet Ia stormy weather,
Like down OF goose, or duckling's feather.
Perhaps so strange IL should lot seem,
Like idle thought or poets dream,
For we'll we know Ewes son or daughter,
When full OF gin will take no water
NJ. C. WooDFoBD
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
They Knew Him.
n. Y. Evening sun.


Chauncey Mitchell Depew sat in his
library one afternoon last week, talking TO
a delegation of railroad men who had
called upon him, when they heard ter
rible clatter on the piazza. The noise in
creased. The children's voices drowned
the silverv, ripping, conversational tones
OF Chauncey. The guests first smiled then
frowned. Mr.. Depew was pleased with
their smiles, but annoyed at their frowns.
So he arose and said: II will make an
investigation. The noise must stop" Mr..
Depew went outside, and to his surprise
found his coachman's children raising old
Nick. They paid but little attention to
him, however, and his presence did not
lessen their clatter. Growing impatient,
he said: children, do you know who ]
ann" ooh! yes, we do, said little five
year-oldt the great railroad man. You're
the man that rides in my papas carriage. "
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
The Joke On Mamma.
Yankee Blade.l

Bill Nye tells story on Dan Paine's
little boy at Indianapolis. He had just
learned the Lords Prayer in German,
and suggested to his father that the fol
lowing evening he proposed to offer up his
new German prayer when he went to bed,
in order to surprise his mother. He added
that of course God could understand Ger
man, even our common-school German,
without any trouble. EYES," said his
father, "but think it would sound lit
tie sacrilegious, and God might not like it
in that spirit. mo; but you don't I'M
derstand it, papa" said the young man.
81 want to do so, to 'stonish mamma, you
know. You see, papa, the joke amt on
God at all; it's on mamma"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
He Must Have His "Liks."
ILondon Telegraph

go to bed, sir. in the closet there"
said an enraged father to a son who had
given just cause of offense; "were it not
that these gentlemen are present / would
give you a sound whipping, but you shall
have it before breakfast tomorrow, GER
taip." The little rebel went to his crib
with heavy heart, and the enjoyments
of the party continued until late hour.
Just when the party was about to break
up the closet door wass pulled back, and
the young offender put out his head and
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
Trundle-Bed Theology.

As mother saw her calmly stand
Up in a garden corner,
A small green apple in her hand,
She FASTENED out to warn her.
"My child. twill bring you untold woe;
Green apples can't be aten so:
Well have it baked-then 1t will do"
The next week at her Sunday school
She learned the ancient story,
How Eve aud Adam broke the rule
And sacrificed their glory.
She told her play mates warningly:
"They ate the apples from the tree;
They'd ought to had 'em baked, you see."
l. Il. Brown in New York Tribune.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-01
Rival Attraction

Rival Attractions.
MY mothers got prettier face
Than your mother has" said Ray
To his little fOur-year-old cousin Grace,
In boys most lordly way.
Little Grace thought for moment Then
To her mothers defense came she
my mamma can DO what your mother can't"
She said triumphantly.
~ don't believe IT," asserted Ray
But it's So" said Grace with pout
vi wrath and defiance. Don't you know
She can take her teeth all QUIZ
Eben z. Rexford in Detroit Free Press.