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The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05
Waiting on the Editor.
New York sun.

Seekers after posthumous literary
fame will stand good chance of get
ting II by sending their illusions to
one of the big magazines. 1t Is related
OF Richard Henry Stoddard that he
was surprised recently by seeing in
HdrpeT's a poem he wrote and sent to
that publication fifteen years ago. 1t
Is said that he was not altogether
pleased with the verses, which seemed
like the inspiration of another mind.
Some of the negro dialect poems of
Irwin Russell, 8 young and talented
southerner, were published several
years after his death in the magazine
to which he had sent them. A young
writer OF this city who had one Of his
little stories accepted by great
monthly five years ago is still watch
ing for 1t. He has spent $2l for sixty
copies of the magazine, which paid
him $20 for the story. He says he is
going to try to get another story &C
cepted, so he can balance the account
five years hence
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

ter set before him three large, fine
stalks and called time.
Two OF them were disposed of In
five minutes and the third one saw its
tate In two more minutes, making the
farmer the winner by three minutes.
This settled the question OF speed,
and then some one offered to bet two
to one that Floyd could not drink .
quart of the juice down without stop
ping. He was a wiser man In just a
minute later, for, catching up jug,
Floyd drained IL of three pints Of the
sweet stuff.
Every one was satisfied and he was
the hero of the hour, when a small
hand cane-mill was brought into the
room and twenty stalks were crushed,
giving out three gallons OF juice.
This was a startling announcement
and il had the effect of making Floyd
a lion among his friends, when they
were taken aghast by the statement
that he could chew twenty stalks be-
fore he retired and not feel the result.
Everyone laughed at him and all
thought him TO be testing, when he
laid out twenty of the largest stalks of
cane near his chair and commenced
on the work of grinding out the juice
with his molars.
One by one the stalks were taken up
and stripped, chewed and the pieces
thrown aside, and in exactly one hour
and fifteen minutes the little pile was
exhausted and the man was ready to
quit and retire from the field.
The news of his feat spread far and
near in the neighborhood, and now he
is the wonner of the section.
His friends in Twiggs county pit
him against any man In the world for
the championship and prize of one
hundred dollars.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

Mr.. Whifiies-"Doctor, I hear you
have sure cure for insomnia. Twish
you would treat me for it, as IL II
almost impossible for me TO get 70
Sleep"
DOctor-"Certainly. Ny plan II
very simple. AS soon a. you lie
down at night begin to count, and
keep on counting until you go to
Sleep"
Mr.. Whifiles-"Is counting all IL is2
Why, doctor, counting Is Just what I
do every night of my life, and Il
doesn't put me to sleep at all"
Doctor-"Eh? What do you
count?"
Mr.. Whifiles-"Oh, household ex-
penses, unpaid bills, time left on notes,
and all sorts of things. Philadelphia
Record.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05
Very Short.

A BARRIERS shop Is sometimes q try
ing place for men who dislike to hear
other people gossip. The barber, espe-
cially II he has q little shop and is
alone, must talk to his customers.
Here Is q scene in 9 country barber
shop, q full bearded and rather sour
looking gentleman being in tho chair !:
"Hair cut" says the customer.
Gall right, sir. How'll you have 1t
cut?"
"ShOrt."
"H'm-purty short, or only mid
dlin'?"
"Very short"
"H'm-I wouldn't, IL was you,
sir"
"Why notI"
81 don't think very short hair would
suit you al all well, sir"
"Oh, yes, 1t would; il would suit
me exactly"
"H'm-what makes you think 50,
sir?"
because l shouldn't have TO come
back here for long time!"
"Oh I"
The barber cuts the customers hair
in silence, and very short.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05
The Future Of Women.
New York Post.

New York Post.
Mrs. Fawcett, widow of the famous
blind political economist, has been
lecturing In London on "Old and New
Ideals of Womanhood.D
The main fact, she said, that the po-
sition OF women was changing as re-
garded education, industrial status,
political and social duties, was no
longer denied or ignored. The growth
Of the women's movement implied a
change in the ideal type of woman
hood, and q change In the ideal rela-
tions between men and women. These
periods of transition, especially In q
matter affecting their every day life and
their conceptions OF life, were always
periods Of difficulty and danger. Even
If the new type to which they were
approaching, as she believed, were, on
the whole, nobler, stronger, purer and
Drawer than the old type, from which
they were departing, there was always
danger in the parting of the ways.
Some might 90 astray altogether, and
some might imagine that lawlessness
was the only alternative which was
left to those who were giving up the
old laws; and there was danger, be-
sides, in not being able TO distinguish
between those parts of the old ideal
womanhood that were ephemeral and
false and those that were founded on
the eternal verities and could only be
disregarded by any of them at their
peril. Mrs. Fawcett ridlculed the idea
that because women's brains weighed
five ounces less than mems, and their
blood contained two per cent less red
globules, they were not capable OF ac-
quiring knowledge. As TO the suR-
gestion that women's interference In
politics might be mischievous, she
pointed TO the result OF the anti
slavery movement, the establishment
OF sick-nursiDg on a proper basis, and
the emancipation and unification of
Italy as instances in which women
had suffered and struggled for the
cause of humanity and patriotism as
men. a woman was now to be val
ued as human being, and her value
did not depend on her relationship to
other people, but on what she was in
herself and what she did in the world.
Where man had been most alone-as,
for instance, in politics and war-he
had not been very successful. There
should be no idle and useless wrang-
ling about superiority or inferiority
on the one side or the other Let men
and women help each other by build
ing up each other in those respects in
which they were most apt to fail II
left to themselves.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

To THE EDITOR: Please inform your
readers that have Q positive remedy
for the above named disease. BY its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. / shall
be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy free to any of your readers
who have consumption IL they will
send me their express and post-office
address. Respectfully,
T. A. SLoCUH, NC, 1s1 Pearl st, N. Y.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

Darley-"What makes you so conf
dent that your suit will be success
ful?"
Jarvis-"Why, you see, not only
have an attachment for Beeman's
daughter, but on the old mans prop
erty. Seems to me am well fixed for
a smooth courtship.- Burlington Free
Press.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05
A CHAMPION EATER.

On the plantation of Captain w. H.
Stokes, in Twiggs county, there resides
a white tenant who promises to be-
come the champion eater of Georgia,
without opposition. The mans name
Is Ebb Floyd, and he is said TO be a
short, stout man of thirty years of
age and of jolly disposition.
Floyd first attracted the attention
OF his neighbors at log rolling,
which took place about a month ago.
On that occasion, after finishing the
work, the workmen sat down to
supper, and before them, among many
other things, were placed fifteen large
potato custards. This dish was a fav-
orite of Mr.. FlOyd's, and the tact was
known TO several of his friends, who
were present at the supper. One of
them, in banter, offered 10 bet with
Floyd that he could not eat halt the
custards at the same meal, and was
very much surprised when his farmer
friend took him up and agreed to eat
ten of them without stopping.
Piling up the dishes in circle, he
commenced upon the spread. Five
were soon eaten, and then the fun be-
gan with a rush. One after another
disappeared slowly but surely, until
the magic number of ten came to
hand and all present were in an up
roar.
Strengthening himself out for the
fray, the farmer commenced on the
homestretch. Ten large sweet potato
custards inside Of him and five await
ing the attack presented q ludicrous
scene. 1t was agony, but three soon
sped away on their journey to meet
their fellows, and gradually the last
one of the fifteen found itself on the
way down to the depths. He had ac-
complished the feat and the prize
offered in the bet was his and his only.
This was, however, only . starter
for Mr.. Floyd, and 50, therefore, he
chose Thanksgiving day for another
effort, and again he came out victo-
rious.
This time 1t was a chewing contest
and sugar-cane was the object of his
attention.
After day of frolic and fun, and
AlIcE lnuuIE Ing IN nearly thanks
giving dinner, with turkey and stuff
ing to his hearts content, he visited q
neighbours house, where he expected
to eat supper and remain all night.
This time a crowd had gathered to
see the Twiggs wonder, and an abun-
dance of good, juicy cane had been
set in the room, ready for the con-
test.
As a preliminary fourteen full stalks
were chewed before supper, and then
all hands sat down to an old-t
Thanksgiving supper, with 'possum
and yams and plenty of rich gravy.
Finishing the supper the host an
nounced to his friends that the contest
was ready to be opened and asked If
any one present wanted to make bets
on the result.
A school teacher In the crowd sug-
gested that q speed trial be made, and
offered to wager that Floyd could not
chew three stalks In ten minutes.
This was accepted and the schoolmas-
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

Customer-"What yo' charge for
gittin fotografs took?" Photographer
--"ImperiAls, six dollars per dozen !;
duplicates, three dollars per dozen"
Customer-"Wall, guess I'll jes hab
hat dozen duplicates TOKEN. Hdr-
pey's Weekly.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05
A New Book.

A pamphlet on the nature, causes
and successful treatment of asthma,
bronchitis, catarrh and consumption,
by DIR. Robert Hunter, of 10S State
street, Chicago, will be sent free to all
persons afflicted on application Is
above.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

A future state-Dakota.-D Detroit
Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1889-01-05

Children Cry Cor Pitchers castoria.
-AGn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
A COPPER OCTOPUS.
Writhing in the ThrOes Of
Coming Collapse.
A TRULY TOTTERING TRUST"
Speculation Fluctuating, According
to Waxing or Waning Hopes
on Change.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
PARIS, March 11.-Noon. were
very weak before opening. Rio Tinto
shares are now 32S francs and rs cent
lines.
1:3O P. M.-Societe des Meteaux shares
are now quoted at so francs, Compton
d'Escompte 305. The offices of Comp
toir d'Escompte have resumed normal
appearance. The public is admitted to
the central hall as usual. No crowds
are present.
2:30 P. NJ. Compton d'Escompte
shares are now quoted at 315 francs,
Societies des Meteaux 80, Rio Tinto 315.
NEW York, March 1.-THE possible
fate of the French syndicate is still the
all-absorbing topic in metal circles here:
Early to-day it was currently reported
that the copper octopus bad received ad-
ditional financial aid to that reported
Saturday. This was substantiated by
the following London cable to the Secre-
tary of the Exchange: "Mathieson is
reported to have taken control of the
syndicate's business"
On the floor of the Exchange copper
operators are noticeably shy of the mar
ket. London cables came in at decline
of ga on both spot and futures, and spec
ulation here was at a standstill.
Representatives of American mine
owners in this city are still confident OF
the ability of the Frenchmen to tide over
their difficulties. During the present
week vast quantities of copper will be
accumulated at the various Lake Super.
ior mines under contract with the syndi.
cate, and ready for delivery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
The French Patriotic League.

PARIS, March 1.-THE Chamber of
Deputies has ordered the Government to
prosecute Senator Naquet and Deputies
Laguerre, Turquest and Laiant, the lead
ers of the Patriotic League, on the ground
that the League had been converted into
a secret society, having, besides its public
statutes, secret arrangements by which
the League, by sending kilograms, could
mobilize its members for opposing any
measure the authorities had decided
upon and for sending copies of the
Leagues manifesto concerning the
Atchinof expedition to Generals Ignatieff
and Tchernaieff and the Mayor Of Mos
COW, who are. declared to be the leading
representatives of the League in Russia
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
A New Montana Town.

CHICAGO, March lin June, the editors
the of leading agricultural papers OF the
country visited Northern Montana. They
were so favorably impressed that they
formed a stock company with 5000, 900
capital to found colony and build a
town. Members of this company met
here Saturday. The proposed town will
be located in the center of tract 800 by
100 miles in extent, lying north of the
Missouri river, in the northeast corner of
the Territory, and will be situated across
the river from Fort Belknap.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Respited ON a Technically,

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE Supreme
Court of the United States has rendered
an opinion reversing the judgment of the
Supreme Court of Utah in the case of
Andrew Cotton versus the People of the
Territory. Cotton, in drunken scuffle,
killed companion, and was sentenced
to be hanged. The appeal from the Su-
preme Court of Utah was on the ground
that the trial court should have in
structed the jury that it might recon-
mend that the prisoner be sentenced for
life. A new trial was ordered.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Against the Reef HUombIne.n

ST. LOUIS, March 11.-Legislative dele
gates from Nebraska, Minnesota, Color
ado, Texas and Kansas, appointed to
hold a convention to effect a uniform
plan of action against the alleged beef
and pork combine, have arrived here,
and others will come tonight. The con-
vention will meet at noon tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
He TOOK n Shnt nt Him.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-This morn
ing S. B. Cunningham, Disbursng Clerk
OF the House Of Representatives, and
Turner Hackman, page, had a quarrel
about bill presented by the latter
Cunningham fired at Hackman, but
missed him. The shooter was arrested.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
FataI Bomb-Gun ExpIos,on,

New BEDFORD, Mass, March 11.-A
cable dispatch from Acquaimina, west
coast of Africa, states that Captain
Holmes, of the whaling bark Ses-Fox, an
officer and servant, were killed and five
of the crew burned by the explosion of
whaling bomb-gun.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
ERICSsoN,S ORSEQUIES.
The Great Inventors Remains Laid
I'm Temporary Tomb.

New York, March 1.-THE funeral of
the late John Ericsson, the inventor,
took place to-day from Trinity Church.
There was long procession. The church
was crowded and the sidewalks were
packed with people. The Navy was rep
resented by the officers of the Government
vessels here, and others from the navy
yard. The floral offerings were numer-
Gus. One was floral cross from Baron
Ericsson, of Sweden, who oabled in
structions to have it made. The big
Delamates Iron Works were closed and
almost every one connected with the es-
tablishment was present. Captain Louis
V. Stoddard, the only surviving officer of
the famous Monitor, was present. The
remains were laid in receiving vault
a nd will be sent to Sweden.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Garrett Getting Better.

LOUISVILLE, March 11.-Robert Gar
rett, late President of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway, who has been demented
and under guard at Ringwood, N. j.,
passed through here on the way to
Mexico this afternoon. He is greatly
improved.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
California Cat-R-Cure.

The only guaranteed cure for catsrrh. cold in
the head, hay fever, rose cold, catarrhal deaf
ness and sore eyes, Restore the sense of taste
and unpleasant breath, resulting from ca
tarrh Easy and pleasant to use. Follow direc
tions and a cure is warranted, by all druggists
Send for circular to ABIETINE MEDICAL
ment 81; by mail, 81 10. For sale by G. H
Hanna
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
RIown GtantPowder.

CoLToN March IL 11.-Stephen Franklin's
blacksmith shop was blown up by an sc-
cidental discharge of giant powder,
becoming ignited from spark from the
forge, and Franklin was dangerously in
inrad
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
s.POttlng,, Landlord.

DUBLIN. March 11.-While Cregh,
landlord in County Clare, and his sis
ter were driving to church yesterday,
they were fred upon by unknown per-
sons and both badly wounded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Shiloh,s Consumption cure.

No. l. This is beyond question the mos
successful Cough Medicine we have ever sold.
A few doses invariably cure the worst cases of
Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while its wonder
inl success in the cure of Consumption is with
out parallel in the history of medicine Since
its first discovery it has been sold on guar
antee, test which no other medicine can stand.
II you have cough we earnestly ask you to
tryit. Price 10 cents 30 cents and $100. If
your Lungs are sore, Chest or Back lame, use
Shilohs Porous Plaster. Sold by c. F. heinze-
m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
The Queen Anproxss.

LONDON, March H. The Queen has
approved the appointment of Sir Julian
Pauncefote, British Minister to the
United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Hotel Burned.

New YORK, March IL. = The famous
Clifton Hall Hotel at Lakewood, N. j.,
burned this morning. Sixty guests and
twenty servants escaped in their night
clothes
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Ea1al Train wreck.

READING, Pa, March ia freight
train on the Reading Road at st. Nicho-
las was wrecked yesterday. John Gilk-
ner, conductor, and Benz. Walker, fire.
man, were killed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Drowned In the sacramento.

SACRAMENTO, March IL. = Thomas
Powers, aged 8, and Frank Denny, aged
IA, upset boat on the Sacramento river
this morning, and the Powers boy was
drowned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

There is a love both pure and strong, love
that falters never it lives on hope and suffers
wrong, but it lives and loves forever. Smoke
Grand Republic Buffos frst last and all the
time,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
THE WEAVEaS, STRIKE.
1t Turns Out to be More Extensive
Than Expected.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 1.-THE
weavers strike for advance in wages oc-
Cured this morning. 1t is one of the
most general in the history of labor
troubles here. Weaving departments for
fifty miles are practically shut down, and
5000 weavers idle. The extent of the
strike is surprise to the managers, who
expected only few mills to be involved.
A bitter struggle is anticipated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
No News From Samon.

WAsHNGToN, March 11-Nonews was
received to-day at either the State or Navy
department about Samoan matters.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Waated.

perience in factory work. For particulars ad.
dress Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, care Los
Angeles DAILY HERALD.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
A SUCCESSFUL CHANGE.
"THE CLIFTON"

At the corner of Fort and Temple sts, under the
new management, is now the best private hotel
in the city. The rooms, both single and en-
suite. are large, sunny and well furnished. and
its table unequalled in the city. The kitchen
is under the direct management OF the famous
chef, F. De Russie Smith, cook of thirty. five
years experience, and in that capacity has
served both Grant and Garfield; has also been
chief cook on Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
steamers, and was a chief in the Union Pacific
dining car service for six years.
Its convenience to business adds greatly to its
popularity.
Breakfast, 6:3O to $50; Lunch IL to q;
Dinner, to 8.
Summer rates now in force. me In
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

Gas fixtures! Otls Fixtures!
The largest stock of gas fixtures in the city;
the most beautiful patterns at s. NJ. Perry'B,
No. 80 South Main street,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
s. Conradi.s Removal.

s. Conradi, the jeweler, has removed from 16
South Main street to 81 North Spring street,
near corner of franklin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

TheO. Rapp, Wood Engraver,
No. 10 Court street, room 9. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Reasonable prices.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
SPECIALS

FORT ST., between Third and Fourth
SITS, 80x165; per ft........:...,........$ #. 400
FLOWER ST between Eighth and
Ninth Sts, 60x165; per ft. ............ 90
FLOWER ST., between Ninth and Tenth
Sts., 50x155 to alley; per ft........... 70
so Or 12Ox155, to alley; per #. -: 200
FIGUER0A ST., Between Brooklyn and
Walnut Drive, 12715x176; per ft.... 55
SEVENTH ST, near Union Avenue
60x117, to alley; per It. -. ........ 80
SEVENTH ST., near Main St., 45x110;
per ~ ..:,..:. .............- 100
UNION AVE, corner Eighth St.,
6OX117, to alley. .,....-............... 1000
BURLINGTON AVE Bonnie Brae tract,
50x150, to alley y......................... 1850
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

Genuine Java and Mocha eoffees, freshly
roasted, at 81. Jevne's.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

Ten Varieties of Fresh Fish
ally at Catalina Island.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12

Crown Flour. Crown Flour.
Ask your grocer for 1t. Always reliable.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-12
Furniture and Carpets.

Decrease Your Doctors Bills
using Crown Flour
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1889-07-06

WORK OF THE WITS.

1t is a mighty mean man who will
take measles from Il baby. He should
be spotted.
Good women are the salt of the earth,
when they are not too fresh New
Orleans Pical une.
If Il man can only make his story
improbable enough he can always find
somebody to believe it.-ISomerville
journal.
She:-"I am so fond of travelling"
lle:-"If you will only marry Inc,
darling, we will move six time a year"
Troy Times.
"My idea of IA moral hero" said
Whackv, sis a mar who speaks what
he thinks" "No," said Cooler, ''it's
II man who speaks what you think"
Lewiston journal.
A Port Allegheny, Pa man who
was tilted ont OF a sleeping-ca berth by
a jolt of the train, exclaimed in an
unconscious way, "Don't-dOnt-lll
get up and start the fire.
Jings-"Chops is all broken up. The
sheriff has just seized his peat mar
ket. Jangs-''Is that sop | saw him
this morning and thought he looked
as if he'd lost fesh."- Lowell Citizen.
Kissmcquick (airly) "Ah Beatrice.
let me light my cigarette at the fire OF
your ewes" Observant newsbOy :
.'TOnch the snipe to your nose, man."
Epoch.
She hit The nail a fearful whack-
meant TO say, she tried;
She ba' he'd her thumb with arm ca.
And then sat down and cried. Epoch.