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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31
The English Language.

English men of letters are perpetually scolding and nagging at one another for speaking and writing bad English, or tor pronouncing 1t erroneously, and the faultfnders make, as rule, as many mistakes as do the writers and speakers of whom they profess to correct. And then step in, forsooth, the Americans, clad from top to toe in the shining armor of self f-conddence, and they airily tell that we know not how to speak or pronounce our own language, and that to mend our ways we should take lessons of Bos- tonians or the Dutch Irish. English and altogether cosmopolitan people of New York. We may needs wince little under these strictures for witEers are not by any means unwrung, and to the ear study of English 1t is certain that our pronuncia
 tion, or rather our many and discordant methods of pronunciation, must appear illogical and very ludicrous It Is not alone clergymen who drawl the church services and humble their sermons; {; 1t Is not alone school children who are taught to read in monotonous sing song; 1t Is not alone young ladies who, through afectation, lisp or mince their words, but 1t is the great body of English people aye, of educated people - who habitually stammer before they can find the right word, who rarely pronounce their final consonants, who slur and shuttle their syllables into one another, who almost invariably put the wrong emphasis on the chief members of the phrase, and who, if they do not absolutely chew and swallow the ends of their vocables, as the modern Greeks do, utter them in such disjointed and slipshod fashion to make them more than half unintel ligible to the foreign ear. This is why 1t may be quite feasible for . Frenchman to live seventeen years in England without being able to under stand English.-Load0n Telegraph.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31
ohosss of Pompsy's Pillar.
Fargo CDAk.l Argus.

Everybody has heard of the expedition of Lewis and Clarke up the Missouri river and across Co Oregon in the year 1906.
 About the only trace left to designate any of the points visited by the expedition is rudely carved name, "W. C..Clarke, July 25, 1S06", on "Pompey's Pillar" huge rock on the south aide of the Yel- lowstone river in Montana close to the line of the Northern Pacific railroad and just within the pres ent limits of the Crow Indian reservation. This rock Is about eighty feet high, in general shape mound and stands in the valley entirely isolated from all other rocks, and the summit can only be reached from side, the eastern. The inscrp ton on the stone, near the top, has always been mys- tery to the Crow and Sioux tribes, and there are individual members In each who have related some marvelously strange tales of the sights witnessed there, also have travellers and hunters who have had occasion to camp near by. The statue Of monstrous white elk, apparently a sentinel of .
 flock and standing upon the extreme summit Of the rock and looking southward is c strange phan- tom that has been witnessed here, and hunters puzzled to account for It. The Indians, who have witnessed 1t frequently, believe that 1t bodes them much success In their hunts and greatly pleased at It's sight and careful not to disturb it for fear 1t might vanish and cause them i'll luck. "Heap good elk" is the title they give 1t In English and many weary hour has the eager warrior lain in silence not far distant from the stone to watch for the appearance of the elk, and when 1t failed to be vsi ble he went away with ugh 1" grunt, signifying his great disappointment, and muttering some such ejaculation to himself In broken English as "IDgin 10 killie game this time White man ali heap luckee.S The Sioux regard this rock with no lit tie degree of reverence, and numerous severe con- ficts have taken place here between members of that tribe and the Crows, who were fer long time enemies of each other, the warriors of each visiting the spot stealthly, to gain sight of the gigantic figure of the great white elk. The Sioux also when on their horse stealing raids against the Crows were in the habit of fordpg the Yellowstone river near this point to watch for the phantom animal before risking raid on their enemies property ward without any spells, very dispirited.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

When had grown strong enough to hear 1t she told me of the train which was bringing me home being wrecked; of my being taken crushed and lirium through which she nursed me constantly, without single glance of recognition from me ; how at last when she saw reason returned she had thanked heaven and with her heart to mine wept out her joy.
 It Is autumn now and am sitting in my invalid chair, wheeled to the open window that may look out upon the beautiful landscape, red and gold with the tints of the dying leaves, with my wife, the dear old roses blooming again in her cheeks, on footstool at my feet, l mutter half uconsci- ously:
 "It was bitter, bitter dream.n
 "What dream, Jack1" Nellie questions looking up from her work.
 "Never mind, darling" l answered quickly, "if the dream was bitter the awakening is tenfold more sweet, and shall be better man for having dreamed it."
 And SO, God helping me, will.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31
4 Cheap Pair of Pictures.

For 40s we will mail, post t-paid, to any address, the splendid oolored engravings, the "Arkansaw Traveller" and "The Turn of the Tune;" also with out extra charge, the original story of the aArkan saw Traveller, as told by Col. Sandy Fanlkner, and the music of the aArkansaw Traveller" arranged for the piano. The pictures arc gotten up in the highest style of art and posesing such historical interest they should have place in every house hold. Postage stamps taken. Address the ArkAn- saw Traveller Publishing Go, Chicago, ILL
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31
RINDLAY, okia am - Am

EAM1A48 Mt V8A8s N has grown im popuis1ion fro m k@to q GO ln ths laaa i've yemFa thln wondwrfai growth ia due e naenrnt gna. 10 haa tFIba- tary to it the laFW @s gas ana ell nslds tn the woriA.
 The factories which have ioeas@a in this grent 0as Csntar aFo many and very vaiashla Houses are mm@a e4 very much. ths ae- mand far ekcsed- ing the supply, ts house the workfnR- msn. clerks. sss
 The undersigned ls handling . cab divislon of Fina- lay lots in wkieh the streets havs been graded. side walks made. sksde tfees planted. with large gas V ell thereon. and the street pipes con- nectlng with gas ell. and che righs ts gtvem with each ioe e tmp the gas pipe For nfWhs nna heat Tree of e@ss.
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31
No KiaalnR There.

Tokio Special to San Francisco Chronicle.
 Young girls are nature made them, and very sweet they are too in their quaint dresses showing the plump chest and rounded arms. Pages could be written about their charms. What dear, dainty little dolls they arel Such white teeth, rosy lips and coy smiles Who shall describe them? and what next1 kiss, perhapss Not over here. Oh, neverl They never do They don't know how, actually don't know how, and even peasant girls closely guarded.
 Fancy a young man in cotton kimono and wooden clogs stealing chance to walk with his best girl under the blooming cherry trees, explaining the constelations and quoting sentimental poetry tell ing her that he chung upon her eyelids" that @her voice was like a temple eong;" In fact, that he loved but her alone, and then making her several bows the door of her fathers straw matched hut as they parted in the moonlight. Can any Ameri- can lover stretch his imagination enough to believe in sweetheart not kissing those pretty lips paint and all, by sort of "natural selectionl"
 Iris a melancholy fact, but Japanese has no such impulse. No lover courts his mistress with "sweetest persuasive kisses" No mother kisses her baby as she cuddles 1t against her bosom. Parting husband presses the hand of his wife and bends his forehead to the mats in sad farewell. Our saluta- tions through the crescendo of bow, hand shake kiss and kiss l can't explain the difference in grade between the last two, but everybody knows But in Japan the expression of regard Is regu- lated by the number and length of the salaams
 friend who constantly travels about the country told me of little illustration in point
 
 him native merchant who was interested in his business On their return to Tokio he accompanied the broker to his home, permit for the nights visit having been obtained from the local inspector of police.
 The wife met her husband and his friend at the door and ushered them in. Together they assisted their guest to remove his coat. The wife next took from her lord his wadded kimono and other wraps and folded them away.
 Then, and not until then, did they kneel upon the mats and bow long and low to each other. "You have been many weeks away from us" said the wife in a sweet, ahectionate voice. "We have waited for you with impatience. hope that you are we'll, dear lanoskesan." And he thanked her and said he was.
 My friend had been curious to know whether these formalities which he had always witnessed between acquaintances would be repeated between the devoted couple, who would not feel restrained before old friend.
 retold the tale to a select audience and added my opinion that the missionaries might give the belated Japs some pointers on earthly bliss when instruction the heavenly joys of another lie had vacation. Why not get up classes to teach the art of kissing, with good old gray headed elders for instructors? That would be quite harmless and proper The girls could learn If they began quite small.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

Wife (to husband as they are about to start on a summer excursion)-"Will I have time to run across the street to mothers to bid her good by?"
 Husband Consulting his watch) -"Pm afraid not, dear. The carriage will be here for us in an hour and half sharp."-BOston Courier.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

Passengers who once try the "Monon" route, which Is the model line from Cincinnati and Louis vile to Chicago, never name 1t but to praise it.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

The nearest approach to rapid transit seen in New York is the way passengers rush for the sstation.-PHck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

Brber-"Clean shave sir7S
 Customer-@Of coursei You didn't suppose wanted . dirty one, did yoafs-Bostea Herah.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

Mrs. Squatter. .-"I saw Bridget Ann in the strate to-day. Small made of . Solomon to tell she's your dawterl"
 Mrs. Goathill "They du say she's the very picter of me-"
 Mrs. Squatter-aAnd true for 'emi But what need we care 90 long as the poor thing has her health71-puck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

~iIst and bssI bstwssn Losisviils ssd thiaaeo.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31
Camp Pests. Forest and Stream.

There are Q number of camp annoyances which arc not often experienced except by whose out door lilo has extended over . good deal Of time, and who has taken the rough with the smooth in many places One of these, and an extremely an- moving one, especially in autumn, Is the plague of dies. These pests make themselves felt all through the summer, but they arc especially annoying in the early autumn. They then become veritable pests, spelling ones meat getting into dishes and most aggravating thing that these wretches do is ct the approach of undown to collect inside the tent and cluster In . thick black mass along the ridge pole. Then the night advances and 1t becomes colder, one by one they lose their foot hold and drop down on to the faces of the indi- viduas who trying to go to sleep on the ground below. It is really very annoying to be reused up just as you are stretching out your limbs before dropping oil to sleep, by having fly striking you knowing exactly what 1t is and then presently one drops on the blanket just below your face, and then you feel your next door neighbor start one hits him. By this time you have realized what the trouble Is and are in doubt ss to whether you had better get up and scrape all the flies down from the tent or shall simply cover up your head with the blanket and let th, drop. In the former case you vii! be shivering with cold before you have accomplished your task in the latter you will be likely to be kept awake half the night by the flies, which, revived by the warmth of your blankets and will try to lodge themselves between your clothing and your skin or to get into any other good warm place. The best thing to do with meat when flies are troublesome is to raise 1t on pole as high above the ground may be con- venient. On the top of pole from twenty five to thirty feet in height flies will seldom find meat, and 1t is practically secure from their attacks.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-08-31

We weren't there, but we never had reason to doubt the veracity of the gentleman who informs by professionals At one point in the game the man at the bat knocked the ball away over the heads of the outfelders, and the crowd cheered until Senator Sawyer felt the warmth of enthusi- asm rising in his own bosom.
 "That's too bed, he finally said to the gentleman beside him.
 "What's too bad?"
 .Why, it's too bad they didn't have man there to catch that ball. By George" said the senator, warmly, "if were manager of that club I'd put three moro men out there in the field If 1t cost g., 800 a year."- Washington Post.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-07
Moro Than One Elementary Substance.


Analogy forbids Us to believe that, down
to a certain limit of dimensions that we call
molecules, the constitution Of matter is Of q
wholly different sort from that which appears
on subdividing the molecules. tits an equally
incredible assumption that all atoms Of the
same element are SO many independent crea-
tons exactly alike in every respect. Then,
as our knowledge increases, the distinctions
between the chemical elements are becoming
less marked and their relations to each other
more intimate. They are beginning to ap-
pear, not as isolated units, but es links in a
complex network, which presents an unbro-
ken continuity throughout
The recent study of the rarer earths leaves
US in doubt whether we have an indefinite
number of clements, or only one under IN
numbered manifestations; and the later re-
suits of spectrum analysis seem to indicate
quite clearly that, at the high temperatures
of the sun and the fixed stars, many Of our
terrestrial elements are decomposed. From
mathematical analysis Of the spectra, Grun-
wald nlaintains-and supports bis conclusion
BY remarkable array of confirmatory meas
urements-that the remarkable solar spec
trum line called helium, and the equally we'll
marked line of the SUMS corona come from
two constituents of hydrogen gas the first Of
which is somewhat heavier and the last far
lighter than hydrogen gas.-Professor Josiah
z. Cooke in Popular Science Monthly.
One Strong Point.
"How do you like my boy, Mr.. Browni
Nice quiet little fellow about the Officer"
"YeS He doesn't nore."-Harper's Bazaar
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-07
what Made the Horse Sweat ,

'sWhy is it that one horse sweats more than
the other7n asked Sun reporter Of horse
car driver as the car bowled down Broad
way. Tho nigh horse was reeking with per-
spiration, while his mate was as fresh as
though be were just being led out Of the
stable Tor the commencement OF his daily
rounds zsase s ssgsk4
"Weu, now, man Of your age ought to
know better than to ask such question as
that" said the driver with strong Scotch
accent, as he made vicious kick at news
boy who tried to board the car. "Why Is it
that one man never sweats, whilo the man
next TO him, doing the Same sort o work,
sweats like Niger in cotton faidi
Hoses Is Just Like men. Work affects
them differently; just as some men can't do
certain kinds Of work, so some HOSES can't
stand it on tho railroad Car HOSES only
averages three years Some Of 'em lasts
eighteen or twenty years, and then again
there's others that won't last more'n eighteen
or twenty days. We have to study their
natu, just as o sensible boss studies his men
and gives 'en work they are best adapted to.
"Now, another thing that makes that nigh
boss sweat so Is that he Is hitched onto the
wrong side. 1t worries him. He amt used
to it. Look how he crowds the other hos"
and the driver gave the perspiring animal a
cut with the whip that made him jump for
the side Of the track where he belonged
"Just change those horses positions, and the
nigh horse would be dry as an empty beer
glass. while the other one would be sweating
as bad as the nigh one is now. Some of 'em
won't work only on one side, and the stable
men have to hitch 'em up accordingly.
New York Sun
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-07
-rsSSSMLl~
5'ai1Y eagle
~ TIE RAIN.

stand In the old gray weather,
In the white and silvery rain;
The great trees huddle together
And sway with the windy strain
dream Of the purple glory
Of the roseate mountain height
OF the sweet-to-remember story
OF q distant and dear delight
The rain keeps constantly raining,
And the sky is cold and gray
And the wind in the trees keeps complaining
That summer has passed away;
But the gray and the cold are haunted
By beauty akin 70 pain
By the sense Of something wanted
That never viii come again.
William Wetmore Story.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-07
Thick and C|ossy."

THE PRODUCTION of an abundant
l growth of hair, of a silk-like texture
and of the original color, often results
from the use, by those who have become
bald or gray, of Ayers Hair Nigor:
"I was rapidly becoming gray and
bald but after using two or three
bottles of Ayers Hair Vigor my hair
grew thick and glossy and the origi-
nal color was restored M. AIoricn,
Canaan Centre, n. d.
"a trial of Ayers Hair Nigor has con-
WINGED me of its merits. Its use has
not only caused the hair Of my wife and
daughter TO be abundant and glossy, but
it has given my rather stunted mus
taohe a respectable length and appear
ANGER. Britton, Oakland, Ohio.
Il have used Ayers Hair Nisor for
the past four or five years and hnd Ii a
most satisfactory dressing for the hair.
1t is all that [ could desire. being harrn-
less. causing the hair TO retain its
natural color. and requiring but small
quantity TO render the hair easy 10 ar
range."-M Mrs. NJ. A. Bailey, y Charles
St, Haverhill, Mass.
Ayers Hair vigor,
Or. j. c. Aver & Co., Lowell Mass.
Sold By Druggists and Perfume"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Honolulu
Library and Reading Room Association
took place in the rooms yesterday eve
ming as announced. There was full
attendance of members; and after the
routine business had been gone over,
Mr.. Justice Dole made offer, on behalf
of Hon. Or. Bishop, that the latter
gentleman would present to the Associa-
ton 81 900 per year for the next five
wears, making the gift $1,000 in all, for
the purchase of new books; provided
the Association would pay up its present
Indebtedness of ST 900. This offer was
promptly accepted, and committee
was appointed to raise the amount
necessary to pay off the indebt-
edness. The officers of the Association
were also instructed to send letter OF
thanks, on behalf of the Association, to
Mr.. Bishop for his generous offer, and to
state that the same had been gratefully
accepted. .,o...a e..
the ensuing year are as follows; Othcers
President, 4. J. Cartwright; Vice
President, Nj. M. Scott; Secretary, A. L.
Smith. Trustees-W. F. Allen, DIR. Q.
r Rodgers, DIR. G. M. Hyde, Judge S.B.
Dole, II. Waterhouse, j. II. Fisher, VIM.
Foster, w. R. Castle, B. Ordensteln.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05
TRIAL TRIP OF q. S. S. NIPSIC.

ASPeed of 8 i-2 Knots DeveIOped-The
Machinery Wrought With Great
Satisfaction-The Entire Trip a Sue
cess.
This stOrm-tossed and historic war
vessel, after undergoing needed repairs
@he Marine Railway, has been lying
Athe P. NJ. C.'s wharf for the past few
lays taking on board her armament,
supplies, ETC., and yesterday, as an
Aolnced, she made a trial trip to ascer-
aln the working of her machinery and
ner sailing qualities.
Admiral Kimberly arrived on the
'hart about 8 80 a. IN. and Immediately
F8Oeeeded on board the Nipsic. The
''>SeIs head was then swung seward
y The tug Eleu, and the gallant vessel
scanned out OfCthe channel in grand
SslV under a two-third head of steam.
ole rounded the bell-buoy with undi-
I.llSned speed which upon calculation
, uas averaged at ~ knots. The propeller
stao on revolutions with 81 pounds of
~ The machinery was not in any
way Va! !. heated, nor was any strain observ-
Ioe mat might have been caused by
i fr,l5 On the ways" The boilers were
T Janu 10 be in good condition an2 in
o S,'S w. and the pipes were without leak
and I SI diamond Head was passed
Sgu COCO Head Opened" when the YES
no,t "as PuS about, and she came back to
bI' "lIhout hitch during the whole
hay Ch entering the harbor she took
-" position in naval row.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05
SHIPPING NOTES.

Thebark c. D. Bryant was moved to the
PMS. 5. Co.'s dock yesterday.
The bark James A. King was taking in
alast yesterday, preparatory to sailing
Monday.
The steamer Kilauea Hou arrived yester-
By from Hawaii, and sails again this
EenOOn.
The steamer Kaala brought 30 bundles
raH hides, and l COW and calf, yesterday
BON Kauai.
Tue schooner Kulamanu was lowered from
b: Marine Railway yesterday, and the
Elmer James Makee hauled up.
The S S Nipsic left the P. NJ. S. S. Co. s
mari yesterday morning at $50 O'Clock
harp for trial trip, and returned at 80
pm. She now occupies the berth vacated
gthe Caroline in the naval row.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05

The Japan Gazette of September 18th
ulto. states that H. B. M. SIS Conquest
and Hyacinth were then at Hakodate,
Japan. The British feet in japanese
waters number ten vessels of which the
above named, lately stationed at Homo
lulu, form part.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05

The new fire-bell that was hung yes
terday on the tower of Engine House No.
5, Maunakea street, will be tried this
afternoon at O'Clock. People are re-
spectfully warned not to be alarmed
although the tolling may have fiery
sounds.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05

The steamship Yamashira Maru sails
to-day noon for Yokohama and Hong
kong, and among her passengers are Mr.:
Taro Ando, the Japanese Consul-Ge
at Honolulu, who leaves temporarily his
post to spend vacation of few months
in his native country, Japan. He carries
with him the best wishes of his many
friends, and among them the aloha OF
the ADVERTISER
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05
n.+ from Foreign Ports

ii. in Port from FOreIsn FoFCs'
Ie, ser r,,nieoIe. Clark, from a cruise.
N L:o E1f LYON, Trainings Island.
s. S lisst Green. Fanning's Island.
:,22M niS; Hi-vei, Matsumura, Toxic.
IL yJ3 n K0n-go, from Toxic.
3 ) rIstJaIe, Murdoch, Liverpool.
Dip b =; Thor Steinard, Newcastle, n S w.
Jf 9; 'alRR orIitz, Gamman, Port Townsend.
~ Ok ~. "a King, Berry. Port Townsend.
BiF, On . : \ Castle, Hubbard, San Fran.
10 S 9n.mo " H DimOnd, Drew, San Fran.
20 5 q, Mimi. Meyer, New York.
Vi. On III Rriguire, Newcastle, n S w.
hVIGG'SS' Bowne, Bluhm, San Francisco.
Zen 1Ir,mn,9sbira Maru, Young, Yokohama.
:: - G ~ Rryant, Jacobson, San Francisco.
y ~. y = y = 'Spreckels, Christensen, S F.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-05

Rev. Walter Frear, after an extended
experience in the ministry of this State
and the Hawaiian Islands, has gone to
Oakland to make his apparent home,
and is building house on Tenth avenue,
East Oakland.-[S S. F. Call.