Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-04-06

| They have the largest stock ever seen in
this city, and all who call and examine
their goods viii find it TO their interest to
deal with them.
BLOWN UP.-There was a decidedly live
~ time in the Post Office rooms on Wednes-
day morning. A halt pound Of powder,
placed in the stove to burn il out, was the
immediate cause Of the rather startling
frolic The way the SCOT and ashes few,
and the spryness with which Charley and
Dan made themselves scarce, was wonder
full and exciting. The steve, or rather the
pieces, are for sale.
BURNED DOwN.-The residence and
smoke house OF Mr.. 81. Wadley, five miles
east OF Lexington, was burned down on the
night Of the LIST. There was no insurance
on the property, and the loss is estimated
at two thousand or twenty-five hundred
dollars. The fire originated in a kitchen,
from cooking stove, and spread so rapid
ly that no furniture whatever was saved
Mrs. Wadly and her children barely escap-
ing with their lives.
A DOG IN COURT.-For the first time in
many a day a sure enough dog with four
| legs was in Court on Monday last. Mr..
James Van Of this city replevined him from
a Mr.. William Holsworth. The question
Of ownership was tried before Justice Per-
son, and decided infavor Of Mr.. Van. The
purp seemed perfectly satisfied with the de-
cission OF his honor, and behaved with
great decorum throughout the trial.
Messrs. S. Z. Brown and B. f. Gates have
/ formed a partnership as contractors and
builders, and are prepared to make bids
upon every class of jobs in the city. They
can and will execute all contracts in the
very best style of the mechanic art, and have
already constructed several handsome resi-
dences. They are faithful workmen and
clever citizens, and should have a liberal
patronage. Their shop is on the corner of
Cumberland and College streets.
THE LECRURE.-The lecture Of Olive
Logan on Thursday night was a most ex-
cellent one, and she was greeted with a full
house. She is a witty, lively, yivacious
speaker, never dull, and both charms and
controls her listeners. Her lecture was of
the most refined and cultivated character,
and not a word escaped her that could not
have been properly uttered in the very best
circles. She lectures tonight (Friday) on
Nice young men,
A lady went into the Star saloon on Mon
day, thinking it nursery store. She saw
a lot Of handsome cedars in the door, and
hence her very natural mistake. On enter
ing, she walked about mid-ways the room,
and the embarrassed bar-keeper asked "what
she desired" she replied, pointing to the ce-
dars, care these all the specimens you have
on hand? He stammered ''yes ma'am-ef
eyergreens, but have a great variety of
specimens here on my bar" This directed
the lady's attention to the bar, and blush
ing, she beat hasty retreat. The astound-
ed bar-keeper says she was well dressed
and handsome, but he has not been able to
see straight since, so completely was he
dazzled.
BURGLARS AT WORK.-A burglarous en-
trance to the residence of Mr.. Benz. Barr
was effected about two o'clock on Wednes-
day morning, but the presence of the thief
being discovered, he made rapid exit.
Before discovery, however, he had "Butler-
lied" aquantity of silver spoons, which had
been in the family for 40 years. A few
nights previous an attempt was made to
enter the residence OF Mr.. Middleton Hays.
From all Of which it is quite evident that
professional burglars are at work in our
midst, and it behooves every citizen 10 be
on the lookout, and the police to be extra
watchful.
CoMING.-The celebrated Gilbert Sisters,
whose charming entertainments our citi-
zens have so often witnessed, will COM
menee an engagement at Tomlin's Hall on
Monday evening next. &" Katle," the most
fascinating and promising actress of her
age on the continent, will appear each night
Of the season in her fsYorite characters.
Communities, like individuals, are judged
by their tastes, and there is no better evil
dence Of the refinement and literary tone Of
a city than the character Of the exhibitions
It patrOnizes. The Gilbert Sisters eonfine
themselves to the legitimate drama, and
their entertainments are always chaste and
instructive. Hence we reason that they
will be received in jackson, as they have al
ways been, with crowded houses.
JACKSON EMPORIUM OF FAsHION.-Mrs.
AleXander's grand emporium of fashion
was thrown open on Friday, and hundreds
Of fashions devotees gazed- enchanted upon
the rich collection of latest styles in Bon.
nets Hats, Trimmings and Dresses there
displayed. Mrs. Alexander is indeed a
Queen OF taste and fashion, as the beauu-
full goods which now adorn her elegant
rooms amply attest. We were charmed
with her -DolIy Warden Hats"-as beauti-
! full and coquettish as Dolly herself-her
Bridal Bonnets, which reminded us of the
| sweetest period in our own hfe,-her ex-
quisitely trimmed Hats and Bonnets gener-
ally, which were altogether lovable. We
saw besides, Hair work, both real and i'm
itation, which cannot fail to attract the
| fair whs are not satisfied with natures
growth. Paris in Ashes roses, whose rich
| yet mingled bloom recalls the sad fate of
that proud city. Chicago Bellies. relics of
the most disastrous conhagration Of mod
ern times-setts of rare and beautiful jew
elry, flowers whose tints rival natures
richest hues, and ribbons and ornaments,
brilliant and varied as the gorgeous colors
Of the rainbow. Among other things, we
cannot omit quaint specimen of bonnet,
whose unique shape and make up carries
the mind back into the twilight of gone
years, and brings before the imaginatien's
eye the mothers of the olden time heroes.
Indeed, Mrs. AS emporium is the leading
attraction Of the city, and all who visit
there cannot fail to turn away delighted.
Everything in the Millinery and Dress
making departments are there, and each
visitor cannot fail OF being suited as well as
/ charmed.
| AUCTION. Those beautiful and charm
ing lady's suspenders, advertised last week,
will be offered for sale at public auction in
a few days, unless called for very promptly.
The modest youth who found them has
been induced to act as clerk on the day of
sale. An auctionesr has not yet been Sc
lected, but we will say that he will be 4
very handsome man, with n ''love of a mus
tache," and the owner of "high hat
This much is certain. The suspenders will
be sold to pay the advertising bill at this
office, and TO remunerate, as far as may be
the unsophistieated youth who found them,
for the sieepless nights, disturbed dreams
and vain hopes which have haunted him
ever since. A large attendance of young
men, and a few old bachelors, is reasonably
expected.