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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23
A Scented Bouquet.

Rather fair looking specimen of the
genus homo, who runs a sewing ma
chine company, aud who parts his hair
in the middle, had practical joke
played on him day or two since, at
one of our hotels. 1t seems that he
studiously cultivates the affection of
esery Young lady he meets, who hap
pens to be in single blessedness. To
add to his attractions he carries a
bouquet. Recently whether to excite
the curiosity of the other boarders or
to render it more pleasing at the par
tieular time) he had placed at his
chair, awaiting his appearance, a fine
bouquet. The boys thought they would
give him. pleasant surprise, and
gently transferred some red pepper
from the castor to the beautiful flow
ers. Some loud sneezing and cultural
cursings we're heard Immediately after
the bouquet had been applied, and yet
he is not happy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23
A Plain Duty OF Farmers.

While the thousands of communities
OF the West are at fever-heht over
questions that may be said TO belong 10
speculative farming, il will not do TO
be careless or indifferent concerning
the practical duties that pertain TO the
profession. Whether transportation
charges are high or low, the seasons
come and go, each bringing its appro-
pirate work, and that needs be and
must be attended TO. Whether or not
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23
Farm AND HOUSEHOLD.
killing lice oncat,ls.

fNr1Trr1f5 NV VII VUfTTts
A correspondent Of the Maine Farmer
says, in reference to advice that has
been previously given, not to apply
kerosene oil to cattle for the purpose
of killing lice: L avoided the use of
kerosene for this purpose for several
years, fearing it might be injurious,
but for the last three years have used
nothing else with our large stock of
cattle, and should be very unwilling to
give it up. As often as the stock is
known to be troubled with lice, each
creature is carded all over quite thor
oughly, frequently dipping the teeth of
the card III oil. Two or three applica-
lions are sufficient. No remedy that
have tried is so convenient, and none
more harmless or effectual.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23
CHILDREN'S CORNER.
My Kit,ens.


ny OLIVE STEVENS BROWN.
DON'T you see my kittens2
found 'em in the shed
They squlrm so can't hold 'em.
I'll haul 'em on my sled.
guess I'd better name em,
Cause some might get away.
Who'd ever thought OF kittens
All cuddled in that hay
~ call this white one Muiiy.n
-, lie looks just like a muff;
This little spotted, tat one,
u guess I'll call him Puff
ms black one with the boots on.
lie looks so smart and brisk.
III put collar on him,
And print around il " Frisk."
these gray ones--guess they'll puzzle me,
.Ihey're jusC alive as pins.
III tell You what think, sir,
These kittens must be twins.
guess | needn't name 'em,
II wouldn't hardly pay,
Canse wouldn't know tomorrow
which one was which to-day.
Youths Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23

"ELI PERKINS writes that Dan
Marks, a veteran baggage smasher,
experienced religion at Round Lake,
N. Y, and has since confessed in open
meeting that he had smashed $l3, 900,
600 worth of trunks in twelve years,
and had been too sick a good deal!oi
the time TO attend personally to the
business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23

On August 10th a gentleman of for
tune, Mr.. Cooper, with his wife and
her sister and page and boatman,
were capsized in sailing skifl on Lake
Windermere. The boat was heavily
ballasted and sank Immediately, carry
ing down all on board. She was caught
in a squall, and the boatmen say the
accident was partly due to the sails be.
ing reeied too taut.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23

The poet SAKE wrote this sentiment
the other day
You have heard Of the snake in the grass,
my boy,
OF the terrible snake In the grass
But now You must know,
Mans deadliest foe
L. a snake of different class,
Alas
IT'S the venomous snake In the glass
A STAMP you CAN'T BUY-The stamp
| gentleman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-09-23

A NEGRO stole the carpet from
Tennessee church, and cut IL up into
horse blankets, and the congregation
all went over Broad River 10 see him
immersed. From some unaccountable
accident, he was held under the water
just one minute too long.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, May l3.-About $3.50 last
evening two men, James Lawle and Pat
rick Hollahan, brothers.in-law, who had
been drinking in a saloon, became en-
gagged in a dispute in front Of the saloon.
During the quarrel Lawle drew large
pocketknife and stabbed Hollahan in
the pit Of the stomach, inaicting wound
which it is thought will prove fatal. The
wounded man was conveyed to the Sis
ters Hospital at his request. Lawle
made his escape, and had not been ar
rested at last accounts.
Yesterday afternoon freight train on
the Wabash and Western railroad met
with an accident between Stanton and
Litchfeld stations. The train ran over
a COW, aud the result was that six cars
were thrown from the track into ditch
and pretty thoroughly smashed up. The
engineer and two fremen were killed,
though some accounts say that one lire
man only was killed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
Merehnntrn iIarn.

Messrs. Murray & Ridgely, the we'll
known merchant tailors, WILL in day or
two. remove back to their old stand on
Madison street, between Main and Sec
ond. Their new building is almost fin
ished and ready for them. Their pres
ent location is at No. sO2 Main street.
opposite the Peabody Hotel. Murray 4
Ridgely are receiving daily an imported
stock Of the best and most fashionable
goods that the French and English mar
kets afford. II is probably the finest
stock ever brought to Memphis. In the
way Of the latest fashions and novelties
it cannot be excelled or even squAled in
the South. Citizens and strangers in
the city should visit the'establishment Of
Murray & Ridgely and examine the
stylish goods on exhibition before they
attempt 70 purchase elsewhere. 60
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

SAN FRAycIsco, May l3-The Modoc.
are receiving arms and ammunition
from outside parties. Captain Has
brouck captured six boxes Of carbint
cartridges from the Modocs which haC
been captured by the Indians.
When the last courier left General
Davis camp the troops we're between
the lava beds and the Modocs, and the
Modocs we're entirely out Of their strong
hold. The artillery will be moved to
the side Of the lake to prevent the Mo
docs from returning to the lava beds,
and the balance OF tbs troops will imme-
diately follow and extsrminate them.
1t is the opinion of Captain Hasbrouck
that the Modocs are almost entirely out
Of ammBnition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
InuRIoLx PREss AssoofLfion. VA o. ?. A.
TnLneRkrH oorAhr.
specials 20 the Ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. May l3.-Alarge quantity
of laces, kid gloves, silks and cigars
concealed in trunks with false bottoms
were seized by the ousiom.house officers
Yesterday. The trunks had been ex-
amined by officers in the northern part
of Maine aud passed as all right The
goods we're coniscated.
Edwin C. b. Garcia, Consul General
of Paraguay. publishes a card this morn
ing explaining the charge made against
him of appropriating large sums OF
money received by him for Mckay u
Alders from Captains Of steamships
bailt by them for the South American
Steamship Company. He claims that
he was perfectly justified in retaining
the money in question. The firm we're
heavy debtors to him on accommodation
acceptances.
The originator Of the false rumor OF
the death Of Governor Dix, which caused
such excitement aud painful anxiety
here Sunday, is not yet discovered.
Preparations will be commenced to-
morrow of erecting a gallows for the
execution Of Hixon, the murderer OF
PfefIer, to be hanged on Friday. APP
plication for writ of error will be renewed
to-day.
Samuel l.. Mitchell, one Of our most
prominent business men, and at one
time proprietor OF the Southern Line OF
steamers, died at his residence in Erie,
Westcbesier county, yesterday.
Miss Emily Faithful sailed for Eng
land on the steamer 0eeaniea yesterday.
A Herald special from Washington
says James Lyons, of Richmond, who
was prominent opponent of the Gree
ley movement in Virginia, will, it is
understood, be appointed Minister to
Russia in place Of Orr, deceased. 4
Last evening the numerous gambling
houses in various parts Of the city were
again in full operation, despite the re-
cent raid by the police.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
S. N. PErrKxaII.L h Co.'s !
ADVERTISING AGENCY, 81 Park Row,
NRw YORK, May 3, 1873.

NV YORK, May 8, 1878.
To the publishers of Public Ledger;
GENTLEMES-There is an effort max
ing by certain parties in this city
through advertisements, circulars and
editorials furnished, TO lead the public
to believe that the old and established
newspaper advertising agency Of 5. M.
Pettengill & Co. has given upibusiness.
We have not had, and do not have any
such idea, but, on the contrary, we have
determined TO extend and increase our
business in every fair and honorable
manner, and by industry, energy and
promptness, to merit the continuance OF
the credit and good will from both pub
fishers and advertisers, with which we
have been favored for nearly one'quarter
OF century. a
The only color there is to the state.
ment is this, that after we had been in
successful business for fourteen years
in New York and Boston, we gave an
interest in our business, in our New York
Office alone, to our book-keeper, and a
year later made him partner. He has
now withdrawn, for good and sufficient
reasons to us. The whole of the bust.
ness of the office, 81 Park Row, New
York, clerks, books, papers and effects
of all kinds remain with us. He steps
out, leaving us sole proprietors Of the
advertising agency in Boston, New York
and Philadelphia Yours truly.
s. NJ PETTENGILL Il Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

1
TINS PIosIo SEASON. Tomorrow, The
18th instant, the Italian society picnic
will come OF at James Park. On
Thursday. the 18th instant, the Christian
Brothers festival will be enjoyed at the
Exposition Building. On Tuesday, the
goth, the Typographical Union picnic
comes off. Monday, the 26th, ST.
Georges Benevolent Association picnic
at James Park. Thursday, the 18th
instant, the Odd Fellows picnic will be
celebrated at James Park.
WHIrEs 0PERA HoUsr.-Manager
White continues to present rare atirao-
tons nightly at his Jefferson street yau-
deville theatre. New stars appear
nightly, to the delight Of large audiences.
The celebrated Henry family appear
each evening in most attractive repre-
sentations. Blanche Selwyn appears
nightly in her great character and
change delineations. She is pronounced
TO be the best in the business. and will
prove a paying card for manager White.
OLYMpIc VARIETIES. Manager Buch-
anan has secured the services OF fine
variety troupe, and will, during the
week, present rare attractions. Miss
Ella LA Rue, the charming statue artist,
and Harry Mendel. will introduce the
famous Can Can, with new scenery and
costumes. The songs, chorusses, dances
and specially acts and lightning changes
are very attractive. The Washington
street theater is popular place ofresort.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
CITY Cnnrt Mnttnra.

Several keepers Of bagnios we're placed
under one thousand dollars bonds each
by the Recorder to-day by way of re
miBding them that they must keep or
Derby houses. John Campbell, charged
with stealing forty dollars, was put un-
der two thousand dollars bonds. James
Atkinson arrested, for being disorderly
and having in his possession pistol, was
committed in default Of three thousand
dollars. George Lewis, charged with
tho larceny Of a coat, was committed in
default Of two thousand dollars bonds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

The Memphis LEDGER OF last week
says, on authority of the anti'railroad
paper at this place, no doubt, that by
ersburg would not issue her bonds to
the amount of $4,000 to the Paducsh *
Memphis railroad. This is a mistake
friend LEDGER. Dyersburg has never
been called on for the bonds, but will
give them up when they are demanded.
Mr.. j. l.. Norton, treasurer of the com
pany, writes to Child, Stevens * Co. that
he will be here to-day or to morrow after
our bonds, and no one doubts that he
will get them. He alss writes that there
is no doubt about the road, that track.
laying commenced at the southern end
this week. and that everything is all
right. -Dyersbmg Progress, sh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13


A whaler writes, 1.-THE instances OF
whales crushing boats between their
ponderous jaws are numerous and well
authenticated. ! have seenthe remains
Of boat that had been bitten in two as
cleanly aud cieverly az II II had been
sawed from gunwale 10 gunwale. A
schoolmate Of mjne--A wild youth
named Augustus Hall, whom the inci-
dent made reigious-was caught in the
Jaws OF n sperm whale, and escaped by
a miracle from almost certain death. In
a letter to his mother he said, Four
weeks ago | was seriously hurt by a
whale. The whale stove three Of our
boats and got me in his jaw, knocked
about one.half the scalp of my head,
but did not effect my skull. He stuck
two teeth 10 my breast, and one in each
thiRh-one wound was six inches long
and two inches deep--and he went off
with four irons fastened 10 him. i sup
pose, dear mother, that this was one of
the narrowest escapes from death ever
known, and so little hurtl not bone
brokenr Further on in his letter, with
the pride OF his profession, he adds,
But | assure you had rather BIO fast
to a whale than anywhere else, and We
have got fifteen whales to the waist boat
which had the pleasure Of steering,
and have killed seven with my irons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
The strikIsg niners.

YoUSGsTowy, ONO, May las-The
FIRST hundred of a thousand emigrant
Iaboters 10 work the mines around
Church will arrive from New York to-
day. Trouble was anticipated with the
strikers, who threatened to prevent the
emigrants going to work, and to protect
them a squad of twenty-five police came
down from Cleveland this morning
and also number Of armed
men we're sent from here. The strikers
we're found in large numbers all day,
but the force now there is ample to
repel any attack that may be made.
Four hundred more emigrants will ar
rive in few days, and the balance will
follow soon. A thousand miners have
gone to work at the reduction. Squads
Of workmen are daily being brought TO
various mines, aud it is expected to have
them full in a short Time, leaving out
between two and three thousand strikers,
who will not be permitted TO 20 in again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

Many gentlemen allow their wives
stated weekly allowances of pocket
money, and we think this is a good idea.
A gentleman in this city made an ar
rangement with his better-half to allow
her five dollars a week for spending
money, but put in proviso that for each
absent button from his linen, each poor
cup of coffee, and each caudle lecture,
there should be locked from the pocket
money the sum of ten cents. This ar.
rangement has been going on for two
years, and although not a button has
been missed, and not complaint made
about the coffee, yet that poor man
claims his wife TO be his debtor by nearly
$3.50. -Lawrence Ameriean.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

and heard. ANer supper al the Pierce
Hotel in North Springfield, the party
we're convey I'D in carriages to the Metro
politan Holel, WHERE they were mot by a
delegation OF citizens. Governed Phelps
welcomed the gaesis 10 speech. The
party will leave At Eve o'clock to'mor-
row morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

PScHBAcK, the black prince OF New
0rleaus, has gone to the Vienna Expo
position, and it is hoped by all good citi'
Gems Of Louisiana that he viii make a
pro,raeled tour ever Europe, Asia and
Africa. They are willing TO try and get
along without him for few years Il he
will only stay away.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
An ola Ea,abli.hed Firm.

The firm OF S. NJ. Pettengill & Co.
commenced their Advertising Agency in
the old journal building, No. 10 State
street, Boston, nearly quarter Of cen
tnry ago February, lsi9), where their
Agency is stil located, carrying on a
large and successful business. They
established branch in New York City,
in May 1852, which has grown to be
larger than the parent house--increas-
ing steadily, year by year, until now it
has the agency of nearly every newspa-
per N the United States and British
Provinces, and does yearly business OF
hundreds OF thousands of dollars. S.
NJ. Pettengill & Co. have recently opened
another branch Office at 70l Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, where they are do
ing successful increasing business.
They have done advertising exceeding
ten millions of dollars since commencing
business. This firm is favorably known
not only throughout this country, but in
all parts Of the world. They have es.
tablished reputation for honorable and
fair dealing which any firm might envy,
and but few have attained to. We con-
graduate them upon their success, We
would recommend all who want adver-
Using done in any part of the country
to call upon them. They can point to
hundreds of business men who have fol-
lowed their advice, and trusted to their
sagacity, and awaited themselves Of their
facilities, who have made fortunes for
themselves, and they are daily assisting
others in the same path. Boston Jour
nal, May sth.
We can fully indorse the above, having
done business continually with s. M.
PettengilI & Co. since 1865, and never
found them wrong to the amount of one
cent, but always prompt and correct.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
ItnIIan socielr PIcnIc.

Tomorrow, the 18th instant. will be.
given At James Park the fourth annual
picnic Of the Societa di Unione FrateI.
lama Italiana. The festivities will be
conducted in the most satisfactory man.
ner by the committees, There will be
feastine, shooting at mark, singing
dancing. public speaking, fine music,
etc. Nothing will be left undone to
make the picnic eclipse any previous en-
tertainment Of the kind presented by the
society.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
The Montgomery White sulphur
Springs.

AhAo N
Springs.
The advertisement of this noted and
popular watering place appears in the
columns of to.day's LEDGE, and we can
say from experience in that region, that
a more healthy and attractive place can
not be found in Virginia, and perhaps
not On the continent. The proprietors
are Messrs. Colhoon, Wilson K Cowan.
The first has long been connected as a
proprietor of Allegheny Springs; Mr..
Wilson was the sole proprietor of the
Montgomery White last season, and Mr.
Cowan, like the others, is gentleman
of experience, high standing and polite
ness. Last season FIVE or six hundred
people, including a number from Mem
phis and vicinity, were conveniently ac-
commodated and well fed, Various i'm
proyements have been added to con-
tribute to the comfort and amusement of
the guests, and we have no doubt that
the place will maintain and increase its
deserved popularity. One Of the clerks
during the season will be, and was last
year, Captain w. f. Rose, Of this city,
and connected with the house of Ely,
Harvey & Richardson. Those who
met him at the springs will remember
his uniform courtesy and attention to
the wants of visitors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

LADIES, remember that George 0.
Sale & Co. will sell at No. 3l6l Main
street, opposite Peabody Hotel, on Fri
day next, at 10 o'clock, $4,000 worth Of
spring and summer goods, just from
New York. Ladies are especially in.
vited to attend the grand sale. 1t will
be the grandest sale that has ever been
in Memphis. mtr tuo6 r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

Tbs Cincinnati Commercial is rsHpan'
slble for the follow og wicked cut "Thp
death Of Captain @ L. Hall occurred
eighteen months ago. Why have bot
the spiritual circles Of Cincinnati been
informed Of this3 Here was rare
chance Cor a convincing test, but the
spirits have never taken advantage Of
anything OF that sort. A failure to com
municate Intelligence ahead Of the tele-
graph is one OF the conditions. " Per.
haps the spirits who decline to compete
with the telegraph have never been SO
Ear north or to any other very cool place,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

WILKNsoN's, at Isl Main street, is the
place to find all the fashion papers, mag
azines, literary journals and the leading
dailies Of the country also a good sup
ply of foreign literature. A complete
stock of plain and fancy stationery and
fancy artleles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

jog Locke. All the Nay mag
azines and latest novels received
at Joe Lockss news depot, No. zSs
Main street. The latest dailies from
all quarters. foreign papers and periodic
ais Of every land. magazines and lash
ion books Of latest dates can Be iornd
at Joe'a A 6ns lot Of stationery, etc,
for tale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

GEN. WHIrrHOKNE claims rs matter
Of history that he was the only Con
gresham from the South who made a
speech against the back salary grab.
But after rejecting that his people would
be taxed to pay it be concluded to give
them the benefit Of it. Therefore be
drew the amount and donated il 10 the
Southern Methodist University to be es-
tsblished at Nashville. the money TO re.
,ain perpetual fund and the interest
e applied to the education Of such
d may be recommended BY che
= county courts OF bic Congress
-ict Boys educated on that
SIEAapi to grow up good aud
20 straight 70 preach ng
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13
SPRINGS.
MONTGO MERY
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA.

THIS DELIGHTFUL WATERING PLACE
l. will be open for the reception of visitors
ON the FIRST DAY OF JUNE NEXT.
Extensive additions of new furniture have
been added. and the prepriet0rs are making
every arrangement for the comfort and conye-
nience of visitors.
This is tho most beautiful and extensively
improved of all the numerous watering places
in tho mountains Of Virginia. All the usual
appliances for tho comfort and amusement Of
the guests are provided, and Express, Ticket,
Post and Telegraph Offices are found here.
BIG TIL mn Il l.,
on the Va. and Tenn. division of the A. NJ.
and U. r. X. is the station at which you take
the car for the Springs-distant ~ miles.
Round trip tickets can be procured at all the
principal towns and cities.
@. A. COLHOUN, for twelve yeArs the Resi-
dent Partner of the Allegheny Springs, will
assume the management.
We employ mono but tho most experienced
servants. and eur supplies Of every descrip-
tion will be selected from the best the country
and cities afford
TERMSS2 so per day; SIG per week; $50
per month; for the month of June, $40. Chill
dren under IL years old and servants. half
price.
COLH0UN. WILSON h COWAN.
63-ll4 PToprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

ELEGANT, sweet. light and wholesome
bread. rolls, biscuits, corn bread, muf-
fms, buekwheAt and other griddls cakes,
aud pastry and cakes. with Dooley's
yeast powder. sold BY grocers. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-13

sPRISGFIELD, No, May l3.-The rail
road excursion party reached this place
At $3.50 last eVeaiug after a pleasant
trip. The New York guests expressed
delight and sstisisetiOn at what they saw