davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
SEA ANEMONES.
Specimens In the Crystal Palace
Aquarium.


From All the Year Round.l
OF sea anemones there are in the Cry
stal Palace aquarium twenty-one spe-
cies, all alive and doing we'll OF these
the largest is the tealia crassicornis, or
thick horned anenone, which, owing to
its great size, sometimes ten inches
across, when fully expanded, permits its
interior to be easily examined The
smallest in the aquarium is never more
than one-tenth OF an inch in diameter at
its greatest stretch. Although to the
uninstructed and unobservant eye these
anemones appear to belong to the vege-
table rather than to the animal kingdom,
looking like specimens of weed or fun
gus, only two, they being coral, out of the
twenty-one specimens in the Crystal
Palace aquarium, are absolutely non
locomotive being fixed immovably du-
ring the whole of their existence to a
hard base. All the others have the
power of locomotion, accomplished in
snail.like manner, in various degrees,
one of them, the plumrose anemone hay-
ing been known to travel from three to
six inches in twenty-four hours. The
anemones are carniverous, and are fed
with the flesh of the mussel, which is
cut into small pieces, and being handed
to them by an attendant, with pair Of
wooden tongs, is grasped by the tenta-
cles, and by them conveyed to the
mouth in the center of the topmost disc,
which, gaping open, receives it and
passes it into the stomach. The high
state of health of this collection of ane-
mones is shown by the fatcs that
they are almost all nearly constantly
open, even by day, this being the
normal condition of anemones in the
sea, where they are seldom closed,
save when in the act of taking food,
or when stranded. In the Crystal
Palace, indeed, they are quite as much
expanded by day as by night, though,
with but one exception (aHthea), they
are nocturnal. AS the process of seeing
them and the other animals fed is very
popular, especially with the visitors on
Saturday afternoon, it has been found
necessary to make Sunday jour mai
gre, or absolute starvation day, in order
to keep them in health. A curious
proof of the need of an aquarium such
as this, as means of instruction, is to
be found in the fact that most English
people of all classes, refuse to recognize
water creatures ss animals They
may be fish, shell fish, or anything but
animals, as of course they are.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
Ear,hauskes and RniIrond..

The California papers are attributing
the recent earthquake in that State to
the railroads. A Mr. Stewart of San
Jose, had been lecturing on earthquakes
just before this one came, and had ad-
vaneed the theories that instead OF
being caused by internal forces, they
are the result of electric currents NOV
ing on the earth surface, and that iron
railroad tracks are conductors of the
electricity that causes them. Mr.. Stew
art thinks that the Pacific and other
railroads have done valuable service for
California by distributing the earthquake
forces of that State over the continent,
by which the danger and intensity Of the
shocks are lessened. One would natur-
ally suppose that the severity Of the
shocks which Immediately followed the
delivery of Mr.. Stewards lecture would
have shaken the faith of those who
accepted his theories. But they were
not severe enough to do that. On the
contrary, it is urged that exactly the
atmospheric condition required to bring
TWO electric currents together existed,
and their contact created the earthquake.
1t is further said that the shock was
felt all along the lines of railroads from
Oakland to Winnemucca, and that off
the line Of railway any considerable dis
tance there was either no perceptible
shock or very slight one. But the
fact on which Mr.. Stewards supporters
mainly rely to sobstan:iate his opinions
is that San Francisco, which stands on
very quaky ground, and is notorious for
its shaky spells in this case almost en-
tirely escaped, receiving no shock suffi-
cient to cause alarm, though at Oakland
there was startling one which lasted
minute 1t is also said that Sacramento
never felt an earthquake that was not
more severely felt at San Francisco un-
til the railroad track was laid; and that
since the railroad has been built there
have been four other earthquakes on its
line, none of which reached San Fran
cisco. The inference drawn from all
this is that the roads have saved San
Francisco by distributing the earthquake
through the interior.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
WE CAN MAKE HOME HAPPY.


Though we may not change the cottage
For mansion tall and grand,
Or exchange the little grass plot
For a boundless stretch of land
Yet there's something brighter, dearer,
Than the wealth we'd thus command.
Though we have not means to purchase
Costly pictures rich and rare, ft
Though we have not costly hangings
For the walks so cold and bare,
We can hang them o 'er with garlands,
For the flowers bloom everywhere.
We can always make home cheerful,
If the right course we begin;
We can make its inmates happy.
And their truest blessings win;
1t will make the small room brighter.
If we let the sunshine in.
We can gather round the freside.
When the evening hours are long;
We can blend our hearts and voices
In a happy, tocial songs, N
We can guide some erring brother
Lead him from the path of wrong.
We may fill our house with music.
And with sunshine brimmiDg Ger,
If against all dark intruders
We will firmly close the door;
Yet should evil shadows enter,
We must love each other more.
Oh there are treasures for the lowly,
Which the grandest fail to find,
There's o chain of sweet affection
Binding friends of kindred minds;
We may reap the choicest blessings
From the poorest lot assigned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

least sore and lone and blighted. Per-
haps it is because ! reflect that if my
charmer was little silly, she certainly
did one wise thing in her life, and that
was-not to marry me.
II pianos ever go out of fashion,
courting will be by no means so pleasant
as it is now. Perhaps the flute may come
in-after the Lothair hats | shall not be
surprised at anything-and the girls
may learn to blow. Let me die before
that unhappy day
WALTER EDGAR McCANN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

1t is said that Douglas JeFrold once
remarked to a writer OF leading articles
In a popular London daily paper, who
had boasted Of his having had week
hunting. 1t is 70 be hoped that you
didnt ride any Of your own leaders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
To the People Of Tennessee.

TN RESPONSE TO THE EXPRESSION
/ of a popular desire, sufficiently general
and influential to control my actien in the
matter; / hereby announce myself a oandi-
date for the office Of Judge of the Supreme
Court, made vacant by the resignation of
Hon. t. A. X. Nelson. Election first Thurs
day in August next. j. b. COOKE
tihattanooga March IL 1872 lite
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
Trade with Utah.

The San Francisco Call says: Salt
Lake City has now population of about
thirty thousand, and there are scattered
throughout Utah some three hundred
small towns, settlements and mining
districts, drawing their supplies from
that city, 1t is prophesied by those
familiar with the country, that in five
years the population of Salt Lake will
be one hundred thousand, and that Of
Utah will contain at least five hundred
thousand people, The trade Of this
country is within the grasp of the mer-
chants of San Francisco, who have
already made certain efforts to secure it,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
TO the People Of Tennessee.

In response to the call of many leading
citizens Of the State, hereby announce my
self as a candidate for the Office of Judge OF
the Supreme Court, made vacant by the resig-
nation of Hon. T. A. X. Nelson. Election
first Thursday in August next.
R0BEhT MCFARLAND.
Marristown Tenn 20-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
A ANNoUNCEM ENTs.
Fer County Trustee.

A. WOODWARD is a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office of Trustee of Shelby county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
County Convention. 25-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

The Sultan has appointed Christian,
Vahen EfTendi, to be Minister of Public
instruction in Turkey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
PUBLICATION.

MO PAPER IN MEMPHIS Is A BETTER
~ advertising medium than the Western
NethOdisI, il having within the limits of
which Memphis is the commercial center a
very large circulation. This can be known
and read Of all who may become interested.
Judicious advertising will pay. Our Office is
27eA Main street, up stairs. in same building
ss,t r. W. BLEW co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

CHAS. L. ANDERSON is a candidate for
Sheriff of Shelby county, subject to the de-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

A. p. CURRY announces himself as an in-
dependent candidate for recollection to the
office of Sheriff for Shelby county. Election
August, 1872. He respectfully refers TO the
merchants and lawyers Of Memphis as TO his
fitness 10 hold the office. 40-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE
RAILROAD.
Winter scheduIe-NOV. 1ath.

THLEGANT SLEEPING CARS WILL RUN
il through to Nathviile,St. Louis and Louis
v-iiis on me j 80 pm. train daily. The 4:l5
am. and AIS pm. trains do not run on
- Fer tickets and other information apply
- Ticiet eIice No. 2S7a< Main strsot.
~ jNo. T. FLYNN, Superintendent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

We are authorized to announce Colonel j.
A. FORREST as a candidate for Sheriff of
Shelby county at the ensuing August election.
subject to the Democratic Convention. 2lf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19

In answer TO many inquiries hereby au
thorize you to announce my name as a candi-
date for sheriff of Shelby county, at the Au-
gust election, 1872. subject TO the action of
the Democratic County Convention.
TX 10 r. Y RAIL,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-19
IMPROVEMENT or THEIR GROUNDS

And from the profits the managers hope TO
foster and build up an institution permanent
and successful. in which the citizens Of our
city and county may feel Just pride.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
EMPORIA NEWS
FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1872.
WOOING.

WOOING.
A little bird once met another bird,
And whistled to her, twill you be
my mate ?n
With fiuttering wings she twittered,
Elbow absurd
oh, what a silly patel y,
And off into distant tree she flew
To find coneealment in its friendly
t cover,
And passed the hours in slyly peeping
through
At her rejected lover.
The Tilted bird with dropping heart
and wing,
Poured forth his grief all day in
plaintive songs,
Telling in sad notes to the ear OF
spring,
The story of his wrongs.
But little thought he, while each nook
and dell
With the wild music of his plant were
thrilling,
That seornfII breast with signs began
to swell.
Hall plying and half willing.
Next month walked the same seques-
tered way,
When close together on twig i
spied them;
And in the nest half hid with leaves
there lay
Four little birds beside them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31

SILENT MEN.-WashiHgton never
made a speech. In the zenith OF
his fame he once attempted it, fail
ed and gave it mp, confused and
abashed. In framing the constitu-
ton of the United States the labor
was almost wholly performed in
committee of the whole of. which
George Washington was, day after
day chairman, and he made but two
speeches of very few words each.
The convention, however, aekRowl-
edged the master spirit, and histo-
rians affirm that had it not been for
his personal popularity and the
thirty words of his first speech, pro-
nouncing it the best that could be
united upon, the constitution would
have been rejected by the people.
Thomas Jefferson never made q
speech. He couldn't do it. Napo-
leon, whose executive ability is al
most without a parallel said that his
greatest difficulty was in finding men
of deeds rather than words. When
asked how he maintained his inf1u-
ence over his superiors in age and
experience when: commander-in-
chief of an army in Italy, he said
by reserve. The greatness of man
is not measured by the length of his
speeches and their number. -.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
Sherif's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
In of two several orders OF sale issued
out of the District Court within and for by
on Co., Kansas, bearing date May 23d, 1872,
and to me directed, one in faver of Joseph
Williams for $1i7.2S, and $32.70 costs; the
other in favor of VIM. l.. Blair, for $306. 30,
and $3.50 costs, and both against James
". Hesser,) will, at IL o'clock .. m, at
Emporia, Lyon county, Kansas, Gu the
24th day of June, A. d. 1872, offer for 50: c
at public auction, to the highest bidder
for cash in hand, the following described
real estate, situate in said county, to-wit:
The northeast quarter of section fifteen
(15l, township twenty-one ri, range ten
II0l; appraised at $500; to be sold as the
property of James w. Hesser.
Dated this 23d day Of May, A. ID. 1872.
JOHN BAY,
Sheriff of Lyon county, Kansas.
BUCK & CUNNINGHAM, Atty's for Pff.
Silva
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
Road Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that petition
IN will be presented to the Board of
Commissioners of Lyon county, Kansas,
at the regular meeting to be held July LIST,
1872, asking for the viewing and location
of \ county road AS follows, to-wit: CON-
mencing at the northeast corner OF section
81, township 10, range II; thence west
about miles; thence south about ten
rods; thence west about g. rods; thence
south about 40 rods; thence west about
one mile; thence north y mile: thence
west = mile to section line: thehce north
to south bank OF Cottonw ood river; Themes
down said river to practicable crossing
therce across and up said river to the see
ton line; thence north on section line
shout 65 rode, TO intersect established road
on said line. Said road to run upon the
most practicable route between said
points.
Dated May IS, 1872.
b. #. PARKER,
Principal Petitioner,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
AGENrs WAITED ron.
The Mormon Wife

tbs LhfiIIan9 and fearless book ealn.
pElses the adventures and experience ~
w0man+-WFittenb BY herseif-for rears
l ne we o. mormon prophet-d!ecIosi,,e
~ AZ snas y mysteFiotis, wicked and sfarfs.
meFous and pathetic sceaes-fSe :, .. = =.
.ssetnst,ng book extant. steel porfra, w., 81
ne anIhoress, portraits OF ieaIf1;es ,,s.1 =
moas-ooen men and wornen-l77s -. ~
ssssss e utah, etc. Sold only by aee: ,Ias
ING Co, s.. LollE, 10. SIZE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
ME picAL.

color, NTH the 1ioxs and frvshnessef
youth. Thin hair is thickencd, f:tli-
ing hair checked, and badness often,
though not always; cured by rs
use. Nothing can restore the hGir
where the f6lficles are destroyed or
the glands atrophied and de,ayed;
but such as remain can be sdys'l.hy
this application, and stimulated imto
activity, SO that q new growth of
hair is produced. Instead of foHling
the hair with n pasty sediment. it
will keep it clean and vigorous. rs
occasional use will present the Lair
from turning gray or filling OF,
and consequently prevent bsl.lneSs-
The restoration of vitality IT. gives
to the scalp arrests and prevents
the formation of -dandruff, which is
often so uncleahly and offensive.
Free from those ltieterious sub
stances wbi,-h make somis prIJ,ara-
tions dangerous, and injurious to the
hair, the Vigor can only benefit, but
not harm IL. If wanted rier-ly for
HAIR DRESSING. nothing else
can be found 40 desirable. Contain
ing neither oil nor dy0. it does not
soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair. giving it a rich,
glossy lustre, and Il grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
EOWELL. MASS
eoLD mr. ALL DHUcGIsrS KvrPV~2
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
LEGAL
Sherin.s sale.

NOTICE is he. eby given that by vir-
IN tue OF an order of sale issued by the
Clerk of the District Court of Lyon county.
Kansas. pursuant to q decree OF said court,
rendered on the 18th day OF January, 1872,
in 9 cause wherein Enoch E. French was
plaintiff and f. c. Stimel and Maria Sti-
mel were defendants, / will, at O'clock
p. M, on the oath day OF June, 1872, at the
door of the court house in said county,
offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash
the following described real estate, to-wit
Lot No. 4S, on Commercial street, in tht
city OF Emporia. Lyon county, Kansas
| the same TO be sold as the property of +
c. Stimel, at not less than two-thirds o
/ its appraised value; app aised at $T00.O 80
JOHN BAY,
Sheriff OF Lyon county. Kansas.
Emporis, May -, 1872. 21w5
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Office Of Comptroller of the Currency
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1872.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence
w presented to the undersigned, 1t has
been made to appear that the Emporia Ma
tionsl Bank, in the city of Emporia, in the
county of Lyon and state of Kansas, has
been duly organized under and according
to the requirements of the act of Congress,
entitled"An act to provide National cur
rency secured by pledge of U. S. bonds,
and to provide for the circulation and re-
demption thereof" approved June Sd,
1864, and has complied with all the pro-
visions OF said act required to be complied
with before commencing the business of
banking under said act.
Now therefore, John Jay Knox Comp
troller of the Currency, do hereby certify
that the "Emporial Nationa Bank - in the
city of EmpoTia, in the county of Lyon.
and state of Kansas, is authorized to COM
mence the business of banking under the
act aforesaid.
In Testimony Whereof, Witness
my hand and seal OF Office, this
[sEALl 18th day OF May, 1872.
JOHN JAY KNOX,
2IW6 COMPTROLLER of Currency.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
ATOMS.

An American Eagle with bell
around its neck has been lowering
over Norfolk, Va.
''Playing Texas on 'em," is the
Alabama Yernacnlar for the final
disposition of horse thieves.
Spank this boy and send him
home" were the words pinned to a
lost boy taken. up in Detroit the
other day.
Answer to correspondents. GA
Mother-The present style of high,
sharp boot-heels is dangerous.
Try the palm of your hand or a
single"
'1'm SO thirsty" said a boy at
work in the cornfield. "Well, work
away" said his father, "you know
the prophet says, Hoe every one
that thirsteth.'
It is said that tEtwo of Darwin's
sons have been on a visit to the
land of the monkeys. The monkeys
were half ticl'led to death at seeing
them, and asked kindly after their
father"
A widow who has married and
lost five husbands, remarks ovid
overs never die of grief, although
crushed to the earth by their sor-
row, like truth, they rise again and
revive
Two girls in Marlboro, VT, one
day last week, were offered ten dol
lars piece if they would saw and
split a cord of hard wood slabs.
reey accomplished the job In four
hours and half.
During the illness of the editor OF
the Albuque Review, his wife,
whose name is Lenora McGuiness,
set the type, did the press work,
got out every issue of the paper in
good shape. and had baby.
The following epitaph is to be put
on the monument which the Ital-
ians are about to erect in honor OF
MaZzini: "Tribute of homage to
Giuseppe Mazzini. His body to
Genoa, his name to the centuries, hit
soul to humanity"
- There is nothing so affecting in @
child as a certain sweet Unborn spir.
it of self-abnegation. Sammy was
a little boy, at school in a village
far from home. One day his father
came to see him, and, they took &
walk together. Meeting the prin.
cipal of the school, Sammy per.
formed the ceremony of introduce
ton. ''Mr. ST." said he, "this is 6
father of mine"
| "Do you execute this deed with.
out any fear or compulsion of your
husband ?7 asked a Commissioners OF
deeds of a woman whose acknowl.
edgment of deed he was taking.
"Fear of my husband ~ exclaimed
the irate lady. 'He-compel-me
You're a fool !" And she swept
Indignantly from the commission
er's office.
Judge. "I fine Tim Leary five
dollars for assault and battery on
Pat Moloy." Pat MoloY. fHBut,
your Honor, I want more damages.
He blaeked me eye, and if I had
been invited to tea-partv l
couldn't have gone" Judge. "The
| court knows nothing about conse-
quential damages. You must
carry your case to Geneva" Ad-
journed. ------
Two neigLbors living in West
chester county, had long and en-
venomed ligitation about a small
spring, which they both claimed.
The Judge, wearied out with the
case, at last said: "What is the use
of making SO much fuss about q
little water?" "YouF honor will
see the use of it," replied one of the
lawyers, 'Ewhen I inform you that
the parties are both milkmeu -
The roar of laughter which follow
ed proved that the entire audience
saw the point.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
SheriR's Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
IN Of an order of sale issued by the Clerk
of the District Court of Lyon county, Kan
sas. pursuant to n decree of SAID Court,
rendered on the 9th day of April, 1872, In
8 cause wherein G. w. Bennett was plain
tiff and III. b. Norton, Marian q. Norton,
=. r. Holderman, w. T. SOden, /. f. Per-
ley and j. S. Mcmillan were defendants.
will, on Monday, the oath day of June.
1872, at O'Clock p, M, atfthe east door OF
the Court House, in said county, offer for
sale TO the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
Blocks Ne. one and two In GoodTich's
addition to the city of EmpOria, Lyon
county, Kansas; block No. one appraised
at $1,000, and block No. two appraised at
500. VIII be sold in separate lots. The
same to be sold as the property of II. b.
Norton, at not less than two-thirds its APP
praised value.
Sheriff OF Lyon County, Kansas.
EmDoria, May II, 1872. 2lw5
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-05-31
Going East

Close connections at Atchison for points
sith Kansas Paeiac,ea and west At
Emporla Sunetten with NJ, II. ct. .,orfi.
1ro south. At Emporia, with STAGE for
EoFeka. At Florence with stages FOR FL
oo.asocs augusta, &e.; aud ut Newton for