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The Turret Spider.

1t belongs to the genus Tdrdntula,
and is as large as the tiger, but quite
different in color. The male is soft
velvety black, while the female is gray
ish-brown, or like faded velvet. She
has a light gray spot on top of the
thorax, and on the abdomen are three
dark brown longitudinal stripes alter
mating with light gray. In young speci-
mems these markings are quite distinct,
but in old ones the colors blend some
what. The two sexes do not differ in
size, the male being fully as large as
the female. The body is little more
than an inch an length, and the legs are
large and long. which gives it quite a
formidable appearance, but it is per-
fectly harmless.
Ihave Professionally named it TGrGn-
ts1lG turriculG, reserving further de-
scription. The name was suggested
from its manner of building.
1t digs a burrow in the earth six or
seven inches in depth, but the upper
part of its domicile is entirely unlike
that of the tiger spider. This species
builds little round tower above its
burrow. 1t procures sticks from one to
two inches in length, and arranges
them very symmetrically one above the
other, laying them so as to make a five
sided wall
1t is usually most contented species
in confinement. Early in July took a
fine female, surrounded and almost
covered with baby spiders about ready
to leave the mother-the young can
readily run up the side of the jar and
escape. AS soon as they left her, re-
moved the jar to my study; | did not
take the nest with this spider, as |
wished to see what she would do with
entirely new surroundings. The earth
in the jar was about six inches in depth,
and well pressed down. gave her
sticks and moss to put around the top
of her tube.
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Swallowing Needles and Pins.

The mouth is not to be played pranks
with, but it often is so. The needless
practice of putting small articles in the
mouth, either for the purpose of hold
ing them for few moments or for
playing some trick, has been frequently
attended with very serious conse-
quences. Yet the practice is common,
especially among young women, who
may be seen holding pins between their
teeth while dressing. Medical attend
ants in hospitals have frequent cause to
find fault with female patients of a
humble rank for putting pins in their
mouth when they have occasion to re-
move any part of their dress.
Children of both sexes seem almost
to have an instructive fancy to put play
things in their mouth, and sometimes
therefore give no end of trouble to par
ents and nurses. Notwithstanding
every precaution, distressing accidents
occur. A few years ago boy swal-
lowed small piece of brass chain, with
which he had been amusing himself by
putting it into his mouth, The bit of
chain lodged in the stomach, and
though medical aid was resorted to. the
poor child languished and died. Only
few weeks ago, as mentioned ia the
London Lancet, young boy in Devon
shire died from having allowed small
tin whistle to slip from his mouth into
the trachea, where it stuck, and bai1led
attempts at removal. Death took place
from inability to breathe.
Remarkable instances are related of
needles which had been accidentally
swallowed finding their way, point fore
most, through the sides of the stomach,
and thence to the exterior surface of
the body, where they are drawn out. 1t
is all chance, however, that they
make their escape in this harmless man
ner, and accordingly there is no excuse
for women thoughtlessly, it may be per-
versely, putting needles in their mouth.
Those who do so run great risk of
perishing in considerable agony. Oc-
casionally female lunatics in their mad
freaks unwittingly kill themselves by
swallowing needles which they manage
to secrete. A case has been mentioned
to us of a most extraordinary degree of
mad perversity. A female lunatic had
such morbid craving for swallowing
small parcels of needles which from time
to time. she procured that at length she
destroyed herself. At post-mortem
examination as many-if we mistake
not-as three hundred and ninety nee
dies, in less or more state of corro-
sion, were found lodged in various parts
of her body. In another case that has
been recorded, the great French sur
geon, Baron Dupuytren, extracted two
hundred and fifty -four needles through
the skin, to which they had found their
way from the stomach. -Harper's
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-04-10

IN an instant the dear good soul was
H. ner, resting hand tenderly on
'ne aching head. ius
irue-hearted woman! She shrank
lom saying it had been dreadful night
~ the Sound, and that steamer had
Iolllded with the New York boat - Her
husband travels by boat, u had been her
conclusion As9 ~ saat4s,-i II s-1ti
otella caught at her arm, the sound of
ner voice answering Freddy, and, with
'ne cry shefell eta~ f.e.a.r
roor, tired, inexperienced wife and
mother! Was the ordeal SO ordered?
WIN the help of neighbor Mrs. Will
son laid her ON the bed.
~, !" Kun for the DOCTOR she said to Miss
Williams. Il. go
But you don't know" ra
do" she interrupted. Mrs. Hen
onaw will have a run of nervous fever,
ana whether her husband is dead or
awe, | can't say.n
When Stella opened her eyes again it
was nearly night. She knew no one
ABOUT the bed, but talked to Clarence,
ana Freddy and sister Belle.
She was going to help her husband
now. She could earn money by teaching
music, or painting, or g might have few
pupils in dancing she added. ''But
forgive me for striking and her arms
We're put up as if to clasp something,
When she was doing again.
Late that evening Clarence came in
sight of home. Contrary to Mrs. Will
sons conjecture, he came by another
route.
He had thought to telegraph, +" But
Stella won't worry" he said Elf l am
late'' ar ai .7a w. I'd
The light faded from his eyes and his
face turned ghastly white when he looked
into the rooms.
"Both gone?'' he groaned, walking
from the bed to the crib. m ie1I
" No, no. Mrs. Wilson said comfort
ingiy. 6 Baby's better, and your wife
Will come out of this. All she needs is
good nursing and that she. shall have"
turning aside her head and drying her
eyes with the corner of her apron.
What could've dol such as she were
not stationed all along the walks of
life?
1t was painful to listen to the wild
talk. =" If | might endure it." Clarence
said so many times. When at last Stella
awoke from the terrible dreams her hus-
band was bending over her.
Clarence" she said very softly at
first, Clarence she repeated, putting
her arms about his neck, eff you'll for
give me for striking Freddy, I'll kiss
you, oh, so many times. n p
Foolish fellow! He cried like baby
Listen, Stella" he said, as soon as he
could command his voice, +" listen, l did
get the situation, and you can have
everything You want, 'touching his lips
to cheek and forehead, "and you are
Brooklyn!' ID. Il 4 100 -
!" All want is YOUR love- claspino
him close, /" and that Freddy oct we'll
I'm ready to be a poor mans 0wifer'-
Exchange.
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A Large Royal Family.

There are at present in Europe seven
hundred and nineteen princes and prin-
cesses, each having claim more or less
remote to crown. The one with the
greatest number of titles is the Emperor
of Austria, Francis Joseph. In addition
to his title as emperor, he is nine times
king, once archduke, twice grand duke,
eighteen times duke, four times mar
grave, five times count prince, twice
prince, and many times count and lord.
His cartes de visite made the fortune of
photographers. The King of Portugal
has eighteen first names, his eldest son
has twenty, and his youngest, twenty
nine. One of the kings of Portugal, ac-
cording to a Spanish story, got lost in the
woods while hunting. Coming late at
night upon little country inn, he
knocked and demanded shelter. The
landlord put his head out of the window
and asked who was there. His Majesty
replied by giving all his names and titles.
"Excuse me, SIR" said the landlord, "I
haven't room in my house for so many
people," and he shut the window and
left the king out in the cold. The title
of King of Jerusalem is borne by the En-
peror Of Austria, the ex-King of Naples,
and the Prince de Lusignan. A similar
conflict exists between King Oscar of
Sweden and King Christian of Denmark,
each claiming to be king of the Goths.
Oscar also calls himself King of the
Wends, and Christian King of the Van
dals. The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-
Strelitz is a General of cavalry in the
Russian army, Colonel of infantry
in the Hungarian army, and doctor of
laws in Oxford University.
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READY TO BE A POOR MANS WIFE.

"My choice is made, sister Belle. Give
me your approval"
The elder sister looked at q couple of
open letters lying on the writing-desk
before which the speaker sat, her cold,
gray eyes softening a little as she re-
piled:
elf you tell me which of the two you
have chosen l can answer YOU"
''You ought to know without being
told" Stella laughed. "Clarence, Of
course
Belle Lawson looked serious.
''Stella, she said, I'm sorry. Not
that | bear Clarence Henshaw any i'll
will, but, child, you are not suited to be
poor mans wife. Remember YOU are
proud, and have been reared in ease and
comfort. Follow my advice and marry
Henry Lakeman.
Stella shook her head
mo, Belle; wouldn't marry Henry
Lakeman if he was hundred times
richer than he is"
She slipped a picture into its envel-
ope, with long glance at the view it
imaged
Its a lovely place. she sighed,
sand i would like to live there
The sister was watching, and stoop-
ing, kissed the smooth, white brow,
while she said:
"Don't be too hasty, Stella. If you
coyet this pretty home of Henry Lake
mans, accept it,
"But l love Clarence Henshaw. |
prefer cottage with him to mansion
with Henry"
Miss Lawson turned to the window
with a sorry look. Some sweet dream
of her own girlhood was in her memory,
perhaps, but she held it worse than folly
to indulge in regrets Love, in her esti-
nation, was no balance in the scales for
wealth
"Stella,'' she continued, very grave
ly, g. have acted the part of mother
for many years; my wish has ever been
that you form a wealthy marriage You
love luxury, you enjoy display, and am
not saying too much when add that
you worship beautiful apparel. Henry
Lakeman can give you all of these
Clarence Henshaw cannot. AS his wife
you will be subject to all manner of pri-
vations; be content to live in common
way, stint and economic and manage
the best you can. How long will that
suit girl of your tastes? Think well of
it. shall let you have your own choice
in regard to marriage"
MY mind is made up" Stella re-
sponded readily.
She took up the view, slipping letter
into its envelope while she spoke.
If | favored his suit, 1 was to keep
it, sister Belle,'' she continued, touching.
the edge of the wrapper to her rosy lips
and sealing it with heavy slap of the
hand. 81 do not, you will observe. l
will never be sorry, know" she MUIR
INJURED, turning the envelope to look at
its superscription.
"Your happiness is within your own
grasp, Stella. You'll recall my words
some day.
And with stately gait Belle Lawson
left her.
Stella ran lightly up the stairs to her
own room and touched the bell in great
haste.
"You will oblige me by mailing this
at once" she said to the servant who an
swered her call, handing him this very
envelope, land" she said, smiling and
blushing, abe careful of this" putting
another letter into his hand. leave il
with no one but the person to whom it is
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go CoRREspnNnENr.s.

all communications for tnts paper should DO accom-
e.nie by the Of the author; not necessarily for
Snblicatinn hut evidence OF good faith on the
bar of the writer Write only one SIDE Of the IA.
Der Be particularly careful in giving names nd dates
20 have the cters and figures plain and distinct Prom
ernan;es are often difficult to ecipher becacsa Of ts
careless manner Ia which they written
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-04-10

A RIVER is called sheet of water be-
cause it is spread out over the bed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-04-10

A TIGHT squeeze-Tbe embrace of
drunken man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
VeniSOn Hams and Saddles,
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
SO and Al Jefferson Street.
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE TWO ORPHANS

A very complimentary welcome
was extended to the Kate Claxton
troupe at Leubrie's theater last night.
The upper galleries were literally
patronized, and seats of the parquette
and dress circle were perhaps more
than half filled. "The Two Orphans"
an intensely interesting and highly
wrought drama, was the bill, and gave
eminent satisfactionto all present who
had not seen it before. Those more
familiar with it were not %displeased.
though, several of the characters were
rather tamely acted when comparisons
are made with those seen in them
heretofore. However, "Tbe Two
Orphans is a good play to look at,
even though the distress of poor blind
Henriette. becomes tresome if wit
messed too often. Miss Claxton's por-
trayal of the blind heroine is an arts
tic picture of woe and misery, and her
extended experience enables her to
invest it with more excruciating
realism than any other actress could
possibly do. Miss Dollie Pike acted
the Countess de Linieres with much
grace and dignity. Though it seems a
little odd to cast her in so elderly a
part, yet it loses nothing at her hands.
Mr.. Stevenson is very good, both as
the "Cheyalier'' and as the poor Grip
pied scissors grinder, Pierre" The
remaining characters we're moderately
well done, 1.-THE Two Orphans" again
tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23

University MagaZine.l
No British order of knighthood
dates from 50 remote a time as tina, Of
the existence Of the extinct knightly
orders of Europe. The oldest, FThe
Most Noble Order of the Garter"
takes us back not quite five and a half
centuries, its institution being subse-
quently more than a generation to the
suppression of the once heroic order
Of the Knights Templar, which, before
it persisted, had waxed fat and vicious.
The blue garter was either the token
in a successful skirmish, and so a mil.
itary symbol, or was the mark Of a
playful and happy treatment of a
drawing-room misadventure the
order, therefore, may be said to lack
an origin peculiarly associated with
any ancient knightly ideal. It's ex-
clusiveness gives to the decoration its
rare prestige, which can scarcely Be
said to inhere in any respect due
to kpighthood, every one Of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
An Affecting Scene.

During the session of the police
court this morning a carriage stopped
before the door, and a tall, slender.
well appearing man about thirty years
ofage, stepped lightly upon the pave.
ment and asked to see Miss Smith.
The case had just been called, and he
was ushered in at the front door Of
the court room just as she appeared al
the rear. Another moment found
them clasped in each others
arms, and with her head upon his
shoulder and the tears gushing from
his eyes, he looked at the judge and
cnquired, Whats the damage, your
honor"
Il discharge her now was the
reply, "but if you don't get out of herr
prettyquiCk the damage will DO pretty
heavy Those who know, suspect
that it was a ruse Of the court to get ;
chance to laugh, and indeed he wal
discovered soon alterward rubbing hi,
eyes with one hand and trying to hide
his face with the othor. The couple
walked out Of the stationhouso witt
their arms around each other, and en-.
tering a carriage drove rapidly away
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23

members 'ot the order beinp nos
sessed already of a superior dignity f..
that which knighthood has ever
claimed in the order of worIdlv rrc
eedence. Her majesty is the Chief of
the order, which includes most Of The
crowned heads of Europe, and ;s
strictly limited in respect oftbe MN
Der and status of its members A.
the present moment the rartereJ
knight Of the lowest rank as reSorJs
precedence is a nonageparian
count. 1t would be prodirions 10 no
gard this order as in any renro-
senting ordinary knighthood, altbonoh
It may bear the name. It is indeed 20
pay a great compliment to knicbtSooJT
Tor %pSersonages 50 eminent to conJo'
seend TO bear the title. and sbouid
they desire any additional luster tbere.
IRON the fact goes some way toword
verifying the statement that kn;Sbt
hood is different not only in dsgroo
but In kind, from any other dignity
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
EN- 7 Pc p We { K.
THE CITY.
Tuesday EVENING. March. 2a, 1850
LEDGER LINES.


Brown & Jones, coal, Office 28s
Main street.
TO rent is a card on the outer
walls too often seen.
Strap slippers, Newport ties, al
Big Boot shoe store, 344 Main.
Fresh ground oatmealan Graham
-four received by Lyle Il Shields.
New styles of wall paper and
shades; Marcus Jones, 1861 Second.
"A little dust begins to stir once
again, after a long season of quiet rest.
Open windows and doors gave a
chance to air private residences to-
day.
Blank books of all kinds made at
the LEDGER Office book bindery, 13
Madison street.
Attention is cllled to application
for bookkeeper in want column sign.
ed -. p. g." %
Swamp, or buffalo gnats, continue
to worry, and in some cases kill cattle
in the river bottoms.
business men wi. find it to their
interest to have all their job printing
done at the Pubic LEDGER Office.
The city government can legally
destroy uRsanitary buildings, accord
ing to Attorney Heiskels opinion.
The LEDGER JOB Printing Office
and Book Bindery, 10 Madison, exc.
cutes everything in their line as neat
and cheap as any house. +
The sewers are all to be finished
il less than two months from to-day
The system is cheap and quick, but
may be very dear in the long run.
Political discussion now engages
the attention of Office hunters and
people who have nothing to do. Other
classes are too busy to think much
about politics.
The butchers, H. Seessel & Sons.
have securedt the contractto supply the
hospital with meat at $3.50 per cwt.
Mrs. Refs will supplyth bread at three
cents per pound.
DR.. Gustavus B. Thornton has
been re-chosen president OF the board
ofhealth. He is also a member Of the
state board. The latter body need a
few more just like him.
-Atthet the "Two Orphans
is to be played tonight, tomorrow
night and at the Saturday matinee
Ga the programme for Thursday anC
Friday the Double Marriage"
Crowds thronged Main street yes.
terday, and are out the same way to.
day. 1t was difficult to pass along
without sudden stops and circuits
owing TO the throng, at certain hours
-Unpayed streets will not do for
great commercial city like this, but viii
for a country town, says DR.. Porter
and the Doctor hit a center shot whel
h, said that. lie misses occasionally
however.
1t is said that three bales of cot
ton to a single mule and dray is al
. that is to be allowed by the society 70
the prevention, ETC., etc. 1t is enougI
! and the society will do good work t
: prevent more.
| No matter how fast the authori
8 ties act, it will DO next fall befor
Main street can be paved with stone
g 1t will be at least a year from now er
Main, Union, Shelby, Desoto, Vance
and other leading highways can b
4 laid with stone.
The Casino club have a pleasin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
The RolIa Ryan ComDnny.

W. are glad to hear that this able
and brilliant little company is received
with every evidence of popular favor
in the principal towns of North Missis-
sippi. At last accounts they were at
Grenada. Everywhere in Mississippi
they have been greeted with full
houses. The senior Ryan is a finish
ed elocutionist, who has in his time
trained many Of the great men of the
day. He is a gentleman Of
general information and cul-
ture, whom it is a pleasure to
meet in the social circle. Rolla Ryan
is a young man of rare endowments
and he will doubtless in a few years
stand at the head Of his profession. II
would be but a short and easy step fol-
him to the dramatic stage, where he
would take rank among the foremost
actors ofthe day. They are accompa-
MED in their present southern tour by
Major Calvit Roberts, who is not
only an efficient agent and business
manager, but an educated, high. toned
southern gentleman. We wish them
continued success, as they deserve,
wherever they may 60.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
oOOOoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


The ferry packet John Overton will
run one trip each day this week to
Marion, Ark, leaving the foot of JEFF
ferson street at 2 O'Clock, pm; return
$40 pm. Fare for round trip, 81;
children, 5Oc. This trip at this stage
of water on the great river cannot be
excelled for scenery, passing through
Marion lake to the county site of
Crittenden, county, Ark. For tickets
apply to B. Hughes, NJ. & c. ticket
Office. 1924
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23

Hsrten overheard his wife telling
Cox at Eaton, Ohio, that she would
marry him as soon as her husband
died, which would be speedily, as he
was almost gone with consumption.
Harten spoiled their plan at once by
shooting Cox through the head.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23

DR.. James Corrie, dentist, in Balti-
more, writes: II have used DR.. Bulls
cough syrup personally and in my
family for two or three years, and am
prepared to say there is nothing to
compare to it as a remedy for coughs
colds, ETC."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
Catarrh of the Bladder Cured,
HENRIETTA, Monroe Co, y. Y,
Ion x 1890

HENhILIIAl uIVHIVV W II1
Jan. 8, 1880.
H. H. WARYER s. Co.-Gentlemef Il
am q man 81 years Of age, have lived in
Monroe county, N. T. most Of my life,
and believe there is no man OF my ac-
ouaintance who would doubt any state
ment / might make. / have been a ter
ribie sufferer Of Catarrh Of the Bladder for
wears. Hearing of a number Of cures
from the use Of your remedy, and after
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
ZOE SALE.

A UOTION SALE-My we'll located grocery
"A store FIXTURES, stock and good win, will
ba sold to the highest bidder Tuesday morn
ing, March Both, at 10 o'clock. The store -
doing a fine b~usiDq;s, but, as l am going away,
h must be sold; terms cash. Parties having
accounts against me will please come forward
AM ret paid, and those owing me will please
come and settle. OTTO CLAUSEN,
@.25 Corner Fourth and Poplar.
DAMAGED Meal and Chops, suitable for
feed. cheap. Ike A. Chase, go Front
street. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23

nOORKFEPER with thorough, practical
IL knowiedxe Of his business, to take charge
* ofiee Of an exteneive and prosperous bust
noes. one with 5000 or $4,000 can secure an in
tersst in said hnsiness. Address J z q. ISL
HLb RAGS, iron, mrtals and all grades
cotton. byS. GABAY, agent, 10 Beai st.
Orders BY mail promptly attended TO. 68
mo buy old city bonds, Nicholson paving
certificates or bills, and county warTants
erou arst hands, for taxes. J,L. GVODLNh'
ESsoutor, 30 Madison street. olx11z0
EN0 exchange Q nice LOT on hernsndo road;
h,ra this kioe Of the curve, for q good
ae.ss A 4. W., Ledger Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
FOR A GOOD o
Personal.

Personal.
DR.. Buddeke, Eye and Ear diseases
No. Sc East Court street. 144t
DR.. A. L. Kimbro, Office 394 Main
street. Residence, 1871 Vance st. 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
ZOE RENr.

IN0UR choice suburban residences with IS
Il TO 6 acres attached; will rent low to re-
eponsibie parties. We hove also q largo list
OF cottage, DWELLING and business houses Tor
~ omce SELDEN q PARKER,
wv N % 2s5 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
ouR CHEAP COLUMN.

A LII advertisement, under the head Of For
~ Rent, Foo Sale, Wanted, Lost, Strayed,
Stolen, ETC., will be hereafter charged S cents
line for one week. l5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-23
Finest Assortment SHOES,
of Latest Styles, as
cor. Main and Union
1871
BOOTS n SHOES

made TO order by measure.
VOEGELI'S, cor. Main and Union.
1877