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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
The Pool Of Sloan as 1t Now Ap.
pears.
Charles Dudley Warner. in a recent

Sh"fltS buuiev W dTheT, lu u recent
article to the Atlantic, says:
On our way to the Pool Of Sloan we
passed TIE village Of Sloan, which ia
inhabited by about Thousand Mos
lems-a nest of stone huts and caves
clinging to the side-nill, aud exactly
the gray color OF its stones. The oc-
cupation Of the inhabitants appears to
be begging and hunting for old cop
per coins, mites, and other pieces OF
Jewish money.
These relics they pressed upon Us
with the utmost urgency. 1t was easier
to satisfy the beggars than the traders,
who sailed ont upon us like hungry
wolves, from Their caves. There is &
great choice of disgreeablc places in
the East, but [ cannot now think of any
that l should aot prefer as 4 residence
to Sloan.
The pool of Sloan, magnifed in my
infant mind as ''Siloams shady rill, " il
an unattractive sink hole of dirty wat
er, surrounded by modern masonry.
The valley here is very stony. Just be-
low We come to Solomon's Garden, an
arid spot, with patches of stone walls,
struggling to be a vegetable garden,
and somewhat green with lettuce and
Jerusalem artichokes. | have no doubt
it was quite another thing when Solo
mon aud some of his wives uaed to
walk here in the cool of the day, ard
even when Shallnm, the son of Col-ho-
zeh set up ''the wall Of the Pool Of ST.
loah by the king garden"
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
Home Mirth.

Don't be afraid of little fun at
home. good people. Don't shut mp your
houses lest the sun should fade your
carpet, aud your hearts, lest hearty
laugh should shake down some of the
musty old cobwebs there. ii von want
to ruin your sons, let them think that
all mirth and social enjoyment must be
left on the threshold without when they
come home at night. When once home
is regarded rs only place to eat, and
drink and sleep in, the work is begun
that ends in gambling houses and reck>
less degradation. Young people must
have fun and relaxation somewhere; if
they do not fiud it at their own hearth>
stones it will be sought ut other and
perhaps less profitable places There
fore, let the fire burn brightly at night.
and make the homestead delightful
with all those little arts that parents 80
perfectly understand, Do not repress
the bunyant spirit of your children.
Half an hour Of merriment round the
lamp and freight of home blots out
the remembrance Of mans care and
annoyance during the day; and the best
safe guard they can take with them in
TO the world Is the unseen influence OF
n bright little domestic sanctum.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24

CHICAGO has news girl about four
teen years old. who has made enough
money selling papers to furnish q com
Portable home and bny q piano. Her
name ID Nettie, and she can yell iondeI
and fight longer than any newsboy IL
town.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
OWN HAIR :!

This wonderful preparation caused hair to grow
six feet in length on the head of Kentucky lady
who had been bald, and has restored hair to the
from 10 TO % years. Proof positive and unmis-
taxable from merchants, preachers doctors,
known as DR.. j. Newton Smiths Hair Restora-
five, Which is sold at 81 90 per bottle orthree for
$3.50. Can be expressed but not mailed. Send
dress J. p. DRuaGooIE, Louisville. XII.
E0v. 9-lyr.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
Vitality Of Garden Seeds.

Cucumber, melon, squash, and the lire
seeds are oven better when old THAI
when f.eea, "a tasJ arc .rottrtto rsa
10 yins.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
In Walkers Rheumatic Cura

;he proprietors have not attempted 20
make a magic curc-all, hut have c"uc'n-
tratcd their study upQn TINS |H2 ai!in"ht
aud If there is a t.nth to hr found in
this world. - titc testimony OF numerous
cures made iTnTn -+t:atei3 rQ,,i'd tn-.n al
home appear to suhstantiate the tA'3
that this cure will attu u Y relieve ~
per cent. OF these who giI p il y taif trial.
Tney are wiling 20 gaarautr every
case Wbo viii take the cure under their
perrunal direction.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
Che a,roothaysH asdser.


Marriage notices and deaths. not 4
ceeding sis lines. published ffee. All
over six lipcs en- argedfor at regular I'D r
yertising rates.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
NOTICE TO yAOTEE EEgS:
HOW TO

Adorn and beautify the head is the great beside
ratum of all female society; yet no art can equa
the magnificent beauty OF long and luxurian
growth Of live silken tresses. But many ladies'
hair falls ont go rapidly and becomes 80 shcrt
ond thin that they can't support CLUB without
the aid of 'tlead hair'n shorn perhaps from some
diseased scalp. We will tell you how TO stop
your hair from falling out at once; how to make
it grow very long and very rapidly by the use Of
an elegant and highly perfumed Hair Dressing,
which cIeanses and coc!s the scalp and Is free
from sugar of lead or any other poison.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
get1ison's Engiiss Horse
i,1iriaAn%

has proved Itself ore Il the hest lini-
ment4 made for Sprnins, Bruises, etc,
in all cases when tried for either man
or beast, and will do all ~e claim t,r it..
Try tottle. and We are satisfied you
will never afterwards use any other.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1877-05-24
Extract Jamaica Ginger

Use James Ruddle 4 CO.'S Extract ia
maica Ginger for all summer complaints.
Cholera, Cramps. Indigestion. etc. TINS
is the uure ginger and can be relied on.
.OrientalPearI Drops
For beautify the complexion, effectually
removing Tan, Frecklas, BlOtehes, ana
giving the skin an elegant snoothness
net easily attained by any other. Its
use among the ladies in the East gives
1t character for efficiency which at
once stamps ii AZ iutiniteiy superior for
the toilet of any lady.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

Who HATH WIsDoM.-Hc who turneth
away his head when he punche,h the fire
She who putteth not on her bridal raj
ment until the bridegroom appeareth.
He who smiteth not Il strange animal,
but first informeth himself as to its ma
ture.
He who punisheth a refractory mule
at distance with pole.
She who does over her old bonnet
when her husband stoppeth his gin.
He who subdueth his temper when the
provoker of his ire is the biggest fellow.
He who pledge,h himself to abstinence
when We liquor recoileth from his stom-
ach.
Ye young girl who persuadeth not her
self that We husband will be much kinder
than ye lover.
He who putteth not up his money on a
horse race, without first having an under
standing with We horses rider.
She whose character being exceedingly
shaky, doth not seek to ipjure her neigh
boris.
The old maid, who, having no one to
love her, raileth not at the younger folks,
nor whispereth venom against him whom
she would tain have won.
And all such have wisdom.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27
The Moons of Mars.

The following calculations concerning
the moons of Mars (in Scribner) have
been made by Lieut.. Sturdy, of the Naval
Observatory, with the approval Of Prot.
Hall, the discovercr:
We might at first conclude that the in
habitants of Mars, if such there be, would
witness the extraordinary sight of tw"
brilliant moons passing each other in the
heavens above them, but little further
reflection will show that to all intents
and purposes Mars has but one practical
moon, and that rs far as light rejecting
is concerned the outer one is most use
les Sttendant. The inner moon being
fifteen miles in diameter and $500 miles
away would from the surface of Mars
subtend an arc of 23m. which would
give it an apparent size of about three
quarters of our moon.
Now the outer one being but eleven
miles in diameter and $4,000 miles away
would subtend but about 3m. of arc,
and as the naked eye, that is, the human
eve Of this earth, can but barely see a
celestial object which subtends I'm. OF
arc, it follows that to the inhabitants OF
Mars their outer satellite would appear to
be little larger than Mars does to us.
We NAV therefore conclude that for the
people of Mars there is but one practical
moon, and that that one rises in the west.
Again supposing that this inner moon
should rise on certain evening at SIX
o'clock, it would set in the east 1 h. 34m.
and rise again in the west at oh. ON. the
following morning,-set again at 1Oh.
Ann. in the forenoon to rise once more at
Al. Ism. in the afternoon, and so on.
Thus TO the men of Mars the moon rises
twice in the same night.
Let us see now how his moonlight
nights would compare with ours. Sup
posing his moon and ours to rise at six
o'clock in the evening. At six o'clock
the next morning he would have had
nearly twelve hours with our moon above
the horizon, while the Martians would
have had light from theirs but Oh. 25m.
that is, counting from six o'clock In
the evening to six o'clock the next morn
ing. But on the other hand, the Martians
have their moon every night, which is a
boast we on earth cannot make.
There is still another interesting phase
of Mars's moon. Speeding through its
orbit in 7h. 4Om., each quarter will con-
sist of but In. SON.; thus as in the form
er case, supposing it to rise at six o'clock
in the evening and at that instant of time
to be full moon. at III. 55m. it will have
reached its last qsarter, ut Oh. som. 1t
will be new moon, and ut 11h. 45m.
eleven minutes after setting, it would
reach the second quarter. Thus in one
night the Martians will see their moon
passing through all the phases, which
with US and our moon require more than
% days.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

THE WRONG COFFIN. A married
couple in Prussia provided themselves
with collins beforehand, and kept them
in stable, where they were utilized as
cupboards for the reception of various
kinds of food but the final appropriation
of the cotfins was marked by singular
con-tre. temps. The man died; the widow
packed the contents of both cotfins into
one; while the body was deposited in the
other. BY some mishap, the coffin full
of eatables was lowered into the grave.
Next day the widow, opening the lid of
the supposed cupboard, was scared at
finding the dead body of her husband.
Of course the interment had to be done
all over again, with an interchange of
coffins.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

WHAT A LEAF SAID am fading
leaf, watching Tor the signal OF my disso-
luton. Yoa can think AS you like about
man, AS he fades and falls make the end
of your life here as mourntul - you
please -dishonor death by evil names and
images, but leave me out of your sad an
alogies. Iprotest against being one that
shoulders at dissolution. l might have
done that in June, when my life was all
to live; but in September, when begin
to loosen from the spray, the loosening
seems as good as the budding.
1t is sweet mystery to be made clear,
no doubt, sometime. 80 | shall die as /
have lived, with my face to the sun and
the loving heavens, and welcome the au-
tumn frost, as | welcomed spring sun
shine.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27
Russian Rule in the Caucasus.

1t is not century yet since the races
of the Caucasus were so many tribes Of
brigands, continually warning with one
another and devastating the land. This
state of insecurity has ceased since Geor
gia became Russian territory. Russian
rule, accordingto Mr.. Ollphant, whom
Mr.. Freshied lately quoted in the Times
as a hostile witness, "has been efiicacious
in improving the material condition, and
in developing the internal resources OF
the country. In my view, the apology
which the Englishman pleads for hold
ing India stands good for the Russian in
holding the Caucasus. Lands that were
in constant insecurity, where crime and
bloodshed were continual, where Chris
tians were in absolute danger, have be.
come, under foreign rule, rs quiet and as
secure rs any part of civilized Europe.
AS in India, so in the Caucasus, ways of
communication, roads and bridges, have
been opened to public use, and have been
kept in order, and railways have been in
troduced Free schools of great value
have been established, and protection az
forded to natives in furthering their own
individual interests. The people are left
to themselves in all that concerns or re-
sembles municipal government, and to
that choice and profession of religion. No
coercion in religion is exercised, and no
propagation of religion BY teaching per-
mitted, although the free sale of the
Scriptures and tracts is sanctioned by
the Russian Government. My residence
in the Caucasus has convinced me that
Russia cannot to any great extent de-
velop the resources or the Caucasus, be-
cause at the bsckwardness and inditier-
cnce of the Gcorgians and Armenians,
who, when wealthy, prefer to keep their
money rather than invest it in improve
ments that would in all probability soon
repay them. Thus it is that the wealthy
city of Tiflis remains without drainage
or drinkable water, while many of the
streets are unpaved. Thus it is that no
progress is made in the projected railway
to Baku. The Russians have done much
for the benefit Of the Caucasus, and now
want the rich Of the land Ia come for
ward and act for themselves, but uufor-
tunately cannot interest them in any
schemes of imrrovement-Leis Hour.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27
LudicrOuS Love Tale.

A German author, who has written a
book on America, tells good tale OF a
case of breach of promise, which would
not make a bad afterpiece for the Adel-
phia We shall endeavOr to condense it,
but cannot vouch for its truth. A pretty
young girl of New York, well brought up,
but poor, cast her eyes upon a smart, tai
ented, and well-to do young gentleman,
and thought he would make no bad
husband. But how to catch him was the
question. A woman's wit came to her
aid. One fine morning, putting on her
best looks and prettest frock, she called
upon young lawyer to ask his advice
on the matter. The latter, who was not
accustomed to receive such clients in his
chambers, was thrown in state of grand
confusion, and overturned no end of
piles of law books and papers before he
could find her chair. With many
bushes she told her tale. The lawyer
entered heartily into her case, and gave
his advice. 1t was to engage the young
bachelor, for whom she sighed, in con-
versation, twice or oftener for about half
an hour, in the presence of two of her
friends, who could bear witness to the
fact, if it was necessary, in court Of
justice. If, afterwards, he should refuse
an alliance matrimonial, a threatened &C
ton for breach of promise would no
doubt bring him to his senses. The ad
vice was as maliciously given as lawyer
could give it, and his fair client agreed
to act upon it, refusing, however, to tell
him the name of the victim, which he
I,cs 20 l.
again the lady visited the lawyer to re-
port the progress. She was in a fair way
of succeeding and the lawyer was de-
lighted, and prolonged the conversation,
though several clients were waiting for
him in his snte-room.
"But, my dear madame" he one day
said, "your witnesses, madame; have
you brought them with you, as | RECON-
mcnded?" "They will he here in an in
slant. l have given them the meeting
here" "And you are sure they can bear
witness to more than one rendezvous, at
least9" 81 am quite easy on that score,
for have had four witnesses On each &C.
casion, who have just been outside the
very door of the cabinet where we have
met" Capital capital! capital" ex-
Claimed the young lawyer, anu thls COLI
versation was continued for some time
very gaily, both asserting to the clever
ness and malice of the game being
play ed. "Ah, WE'LL" said the former, at
length, 81 hope you will no longer refuse
to give me the name of the too happy
victim; for, the fact is, l can't plead
without knowing the name of the adverse
party. We must see that he does not
escape much longer" "Are you sureg'
"Perfectly; there is no escape for him.
"He must marry me or 60 to the galleyf
81 should think so, indeed. But his
name, his name; do know hims" "Yes
SIR" "Bah. who is it, them" at il
you, SIR" said the young lady, smiling
through her bushes, land the witnesses
are four sham clients seated outside your
door,"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

DURING a recent thunder storm near
Memphis, Tenn, a negro was severely
kicked by vicious mule, and just as he
was picking himself up, a stroke of
lightning hit the mule and killed him
dead on the spot. "Well, dar,' ex-
claimed the negro, 'ef dis chile hain't
got powerful friends TO 'venge is insults,
den dere's no use tryin' TO hab faith in
anything"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

As we stand 10y the sea-shore and watch
the rolling tides come in, We retreat,
thinking We shall be overwhelmed; soon,
however. they flow back. So with the
waves Of trouble in the world; they
threaten us, but firm resistance makes
them break at our feet.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

A LOVERS h"le resembles the bean IN
the nursery tale; let it once take loot
and it will grow so rapidly that in the
course of a few hours the giant lmagina-
ton builds castle on the top; but by
and-by comes disappointment with acur-
tai ak, and hews down both the plant and
the superstructure.x Walter Scott.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27
A Premium of 81 so in Coin.

A Centennial seven-shot Revolver. blued steel y
bore. Valued M 81.
A ladys Riding Whip, nickle-plated valued al
g. 50
A choice of any one Of the following standard au,
thors' books elegantly bound in cloth, illuminate ed
covers, l6mn: byron. Burns. Goldsmith shakes
peare. Moore. Cowper and the British Dfamatlsts.
Valued al 81
Base Ball Club Outfit of two Bats and Regula-
TX Ball. Valued at - 10
A ,,uld Fen Pearl Holder. Valued az - a.
A silver Wired breakfast Caster, three Crystal Bot
ties: very eat and pretty. Value al - ~ 49,.
A four bladed y Pocket Knife. Valued ~ - 81
pair of Fancy ornamental Parlor Metallic Gus
adores. Valued at 81 50.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

AMONG the base, merit begets envy;
among the noble. emulation.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

TWENTY young Cinnamon have arrive d
~ Paris. 10 follow n course of studies in
the colleges.
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For a Club of 300

At f . per year: -
An elegant SQUARE PIANO, an UPRIGHT or
COTTAGE PIANO. Valued at ~3SJ. or ISIS in Coin.
An extra fine PIANOBOX BUGGY, silver plated
mountings, perfect gem. Valued AZ 1870, or $50
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27

A copy of any one of the following STANDARD
AUTHORS WORKS. elegantly hound in Svo. cloth.
half Rox bury gilt Shakespeare, Ry ron. Moore.
Burns. Goldsmith and the British Dralnatists. Val
ucd at 50
An Empire POCKET REVOLVER, seven shots.
Valued at -.
Fishing in American Waters" by Scott. Valued
At IS ~.
A VIOLIN and BOW. Valued at s..
AGUITAIs. 81 ~
Ladies' WRITING DESK. Valued at 81 so.
An ACCORDION. or a Twenty-keyed CONCER
TINA. Valued mt g.
A Cabinet PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM. Valued at -
MEEI SCHAUN PIPE. Valued at ~
A set of CRUQUET. Nalne" a g.
The Novelt, LAWN MOWER Valued at IS.
The American Kennel and sporting Field, by Bur.
CESS. illustrated Valued N -.
Forresters BOOK entitled american Game" Val
ued at 81.
\ Iadv's RIDING WHIP. Valued AZ IS 80.
A Farkhurst FAMILY SCALE, with Scoop weigh
s pounds Valued at So
A siver-platcd PICkEL STAND: Valued at 81
4 silver-pla:ed breakfast CASTER Valued ar -.
A silver.p PLACED Dinner CASTER i've bottles. Valued
al - 80
4 silver-pated CAKE BASKET or crystal and
silver plated BERRY DISH. Valued at IS 20.
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL
SAN FRANCISCO.

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