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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09
Umbrella Dignity

In Brrmah the umbrella has deep and
secret meaning to convey what is as double
Dutch at first to the foreigner eye. 1t Is the
necessary finish to the out of door toilet of
the Peguan or Burmese fasbinable, but It
is much more. 1t has very delicate duties
to perform which could not so well be al
loted IN Burmah to any other instrument.
Gold or gilded umbrellas, which in the
provinces may be carried by anybody, are
reserved in the capital For princes Of the
blood alone; and red umbrellas are affected
by the grandee of Burmese society as being
the most gaudy appearance, Etiquette
has also fixed the exact number Of umbrel
las that Burmese mobiles may display when
they approach the ''lord of the golden
palace" and it has now been settled beyond
possibility of dispute that no one but the
Ein-she-Men, or heir apparent is entitled
to have borne over his litter the full COM
plement of eight golden umbrellas. To
carry letter under golden umbrella is to
accord to it royal honOrs in Burmah. Eight
golden umbrellas are properly carried over
kings letter; and when the Burmese
authorities would not permit the umbrellas
to be carried over a governor-generaps
letter, according to custom, Major Phayre,
Envoy to Burmah, in 1853, insisted upon
the Union Jack being waved over it on its
way from the residency to the palace.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09
hObSOn's Fine.

John Hobson was hugging the lee side of
a King street alley, New York, to keep out
of the rain, when a policeman came along
and invited him to stroll over to the station
house. John did not care to go, but he was
finally persuaded. He was travelling incog.,
though, he wanted them all to know when
they tried to register him, so they had to
identify him by a grocer's bill and an invi-
tation to Rhode Island clambake, which
constituted his effects. Ten dollars was
the fine imposed when he was arraigned in
the police court, and Mrs. Hobson was very
mad over it when she came up to settle for
her captive spouse.
81 like to see justice done right up to the
handle" she observed. "But you amt
goin' 10 stick the Hobson family for no ten
dollar note because the ole man made fool
of hisself. There's law in this country and
Pm goin' to see what tie Supreme Court'll
say to this"
bis Honor kept mute, and vacantly eyed
"A paper weight.
Il amt goin' to be bluffed either by no
blue coats and brass buttons. know what's
right, and FL not be treated SO if | have to
go to Washington to square myself ="
His Honor nlted MS eyes TO last year 8
calendar.
''Ten dollars! Good lands To think G
the like. You believe you can impose on
woman, but Matilda Smith Hobsons not
the kind to stand eXtortion. Dye hear 2"
His Honor took up the ten-day commit
ment. .and dipped his pen to sign it,
This is u free country and we won't
stand no tyranny. DO you take trade dol
lars?"
His Honor began to write.
I'm see if the Mayor hasn't hand in
running this town, and if you swindle poor
people this way. There's five, a two and
three ones That's right, amt it? Send
the old man out if he's sobered up. Pm not
the woman to stand imposition, can tell
YOU
And Hobson's fine was marked paid as
she hustled to the door.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09
The Rose Jar,

Gather your rose leaves in dry weather,
remove the petals, and when half peck is
obtained take large bowl and strew table
salt on the bottom; then three handfuls of
leaves, and repeat until all the leaves are
used, covering the top with salt. Let this
remain five days, stirring and turning twice
u Cay, when they sLolld appear moist. Add
thee ounces of bruised or C alsely pow
dered allspIce; one ounce cinnamon stick
bruised, which forms the stock. Allow to
remain a week, turning daily from top to
bottom, Put into permanent jar one
ounce allspice and adding the stock, layer
by layer, sprinkle between the layers the
following mixture: One ounce each cloves
and cinnamon, two nutmegs, all cOarsely
powdered; some ginger root, sliced thin !;
half an ounce of aniseed. bruiSed;- ten
grains finest musk; half pound of freshly
dried lavender flowers; two ounces of pow
dered or finely sliced orris root, and essen
tIal oils and libtum also add fine colognes,
rose or orange flower water, orange and
lemon peel. Freshly -dlied violets, tube
roses, Glove pinks or other highly scented
flowers should be added each year
in season. Fine extracts of any kind will
enhance the fragrant odOr, while fresh rose
leaves, salt and allspice, made as at first,
must be added when convenient IN the rose
season. Shake and stir the jar once or
twice a week and open only during use.
The delightful effect produced throughout
the dwelling by the daily use of these jars
is not as universally known as it should be
for apartments rendered unpleasant by the
odors arising from the kitchen. Noxious
gases may be d1ssipated by the frequent
use of the ''rose jar.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09
how TOwser Caught a Bee,

One day our dog Towser was lyin' in
the snn trine to sleep, but the flies was that
bad he couldn't cos he had to catch 'em,
and bime by II bee lit on his head and was
working about like the dog was his'n.
Tower he held his head still, and when
the bee was close to his nose, Towser
winked at him like he sed you see what
this buffer is doin, he thinks Pm lily-of-
the-valley which isn't opened yet but you
Just wait TIL blossom and you will see
some fun, and sure enuf Towser opened his
mouth very slow SO as not to fritten the bee,
and the bee went into Towsers mouth.
Then Towser shet his eyes and his mouth
too, and had begun to make peaceful
smile wen the bee stung him, and you
never see lily-of. the-valley ack so in your
life,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09
silly Imperrlence of an Iraie Earl

Out of the giving of one of the most sue
cessful and recherche balls of the season
there arose an unpleasant incident. Among
othere guests the hostess invited noble
lord of sporting proclivities and literary
tastes. He thanked her for the invitation,
but, pleading that his dancing days were
over, he wrote her that if she would ask
his daughter, Lady, in his place he
should esteem il kindness. To this the
lady replied that as there were many
daughters of her personal acquaintance
whom she was obliged to omit from her
list, she regretted that she could not invite
"A daughter whom she did not know. The
Earl, for such he was, swiftly retorted with
a note to this effect:
Dear Mis-: AS am not accustOm-
ed TO being refused, beg you 10 erase
from the visiting list of Mrs, nee -,
the Eame Of the Earl Of and -.
Yours 10 command,
G. AND"
The lady took the note TO her husband,
who, indignant at the affront which he
considered had been put upon his wife,
wrote and demanded an apology from the
Earl. The Earl declined TO apologize The
husband thereupon threatened to publish
the Earl's letter. The Earl forbade his do
ing SO, adding that it was scarcely worth
while TO trouble the papers, since probably
there was not one person in ten thousand
who would cross the road TO see either of
them hanged
Thus the matter stands, aud the friends
of each party are discussing with some an
mation the question, "Who was In the
wrong2'
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09
ONLY.

Only baby. you can't but H.
Only child mother would miss.
Only boy. and just what he seems,
Only y0,th, living ia dreams.
Only man brave and true
Only a father with feeling 80 new.
Only a grandpa waiting for rest
Only mound, ty dewdrops caressSd.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-09-09

THERE have been great many fail
ures this year, and the rush to Europe
is therefore correspOndlngIy large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
CORONATION EXTRAVAGANZA
LEDGER

Muddy water.
Water, water, waterl
Next Monday, the tenth, is German
Maifest day.
Brown K Jones, coal, Office 282.
Main street.
Water on the brain is an affection
with several just now.
Go to Mays and get some of the fine
goods he is selling off at cost.
PUBLIC LEDGER job printingofice
and book bindery, 10 Madison.
One thousand pounds Reelfoot lake
perch, at $. Clements, Sc Beal street.
Five hundred boxes choice straw
berries, at S. Clements, Sc Beh street.
Blank books. of all kinds made at
the LEDGER Office book bindery, 10
Madison street.
Warmer weather, southerly winds
and probable showers are weather
prognostics for this evening.
Soda water with muddied syrup is a
wholesome and a seasOuable beverage
even better than pure s%eltzer.
Business men will find it to theil
interest to have all their job printin,
done at the PUBLIC LEDGER Office.
Water, water, everywhere, but no
a drop to drink" is the way it feel
to those who oppose the water-work,
Our theater is closed for the season
except to amateurs, and Mr.. Fran.
Gray, the manager, is off on a tou
northward.
; The school board expects to ov
2 about $4,000 by the close of the pr,
sent month. AT this time there
: A12.a on hand.
The LEDGER Job Printing ofiC
and Book Bindery, 10 Madison, OK,
: cuteS everything in their line as nel
and cheap as any house. +
d Club rooms must pay regular b.
license to the city authorities fro.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

one delegate. Member executive
committee, j. P. Prescott.
Sixteenth district-A. R. Hall
one delegate. Member executive
committee, H. D. Greer.
Seventeenth district--Ally Wade
one delegate. Member executive
committee, Amos Roark.
Eighteenth district-John L. T.
Sneed-One delegate. Member ex-
'ecutive committee, R. ]. SOuthall.
The convention adopted a resOlu-
ton recommending Colonel Josiah
Patterson as its choice for presiden-
tial elector for the Tenth COMPRESSION
al district.
Also a resolution requesting Shelby
county delegates to present the name
Of ex-Judge Jno. L. T. Sneed to the
state convention, as the meetings
choice for a presidential elector at
large.
Also a resolution recommending to
the state convention the names Of
VIM. H. Carroll, of Shelby, as a dele
gate from the state at large to the
national democratic convention. to be
held at Cincinnati, June 22nd, and J.
NJ. Heating, of Shelby, and Albert T.
McNeal, Of Hardeman, with NJ. D. l..
Stewart and c. G. Norman, as alter
mates from this congressional district.
The convention decided the city
to be entitled to ffty-fve delegates,
upon a ratio of one to each one hun
dred votes, and the country districts
to thirty-one delegates, upon the
same ratio.
Thanks were voted to the retiring
county executive committee for their
zeal, industry an efficacy.
The proceedings of the convention
were thoroughly business-like. There
was no lack Of harmony, and no bun
combe, while all seemed imbued with
the true spirit, and an earnest desire
to further the interests Of the party,
as we'll as to aid in strengthening and
carrying it through to victory. The
chairman Judge John L. 7. Sneed,
made q most digniaed presiding off.
Ger, while Mr., W. L. Olapp, as secre.
tary, performed his work we'll.
The entire labor Of the convention
was Transacted inside Of three hours,
and it adjourned with the best posi-
BILE feeling on all sides,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
Kirklsnd's silk umbrellas, $3.50.
FINE SHOES--LATEST STYLES,
Rest MalKe---LOwest Prices.
JOHN M. HILL d. CO.,
Corner Main and Monroe.

The many friends of Bon Aqua will
be pleased to learn that extensive
preparations are being made for a big
crowd at Bon Aqua springs this sea-
son. The cars are now running to
the springs and to the fishing grounds
beyond. Excursion tickets from
Memphis to the springs and back will
be sold for $40. The season will open
on the 1st of June, but parties desir-
ing to go there sooner will be accom-
modated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

this time forth, unless a circuit court
decision of Saturday last is appealed
and reversed by a higher tribunal.
Tomorrow afternoon, at the cotton
exchange, a meeting is to be held by
the ex-cOnfederates, to arrange for a
decoration day, when flowers are to be
utrewn oyer the graves of departed
heroes.
The school board met in special
session and resolved to borrow about
SIS, 600 on its prospect for future in
come, provided a lender can be found
willing to accept the security they
have to offer.
A tremendous gathering of the little
folks was that on the steamer james
W. Gaff yesterday afternoon. Their
pleasure was only married by the I'M
ruly conduct of a lot of rough boys,
who did not seem to know how to be-
have, or if they knew how, they didn't
behave.
The party in company with Captain
Cowden, who left here last week,
failed to reach New Orleans in time to
visit the %jetties on board of the steam.
er Natchez, Capt. feathers. The
Natchez took a hundred excursionists
down and back, but our folks were
not represented.
Col. Dan Rice's lecture on Thurs
day evening next, at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church promises to be
entertaining, instructive and inter
spersed with racy anecdotes of the
habits of public men. The great
moral reformer is passing his evenings
during his stay in visiting and listen
ing to the discourses of our divines.
In recording the failure of Eleazor
Lehman yesterday, the intelligent
printer made the Indebtedness due to
Simon Lehman $3.50, when it was
plainly written, and as plainly
corrected, $251. Errors of this char
acter are annoying at any time, but
become especially so when due en-.
tirely to carelessness,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
KAHN d
Corner Main and POPLAR.


The business revival and new era of
prosperity which Is now fairly %inaueu.
rated, is in keeping with the increased
health and happiness seen all over the
land, and is n Of the results obtained
from the introduction Of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure. 1.-THE changes
wrought by this remedy, says Rev. DR..
Harvey, seem but little less than miracu.
lous."
Sold Wholesale by S. Mansfield s. Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
Kirkland's silk umbrellas, $3.50.
GERMAN MILLET,
Hungarian Seed. Also Produce.
OTTO SCHWILL g. Co,
223 Main Street. eod59
Kirkland's silk umbrellas, $3.50.
q. A.. r. BRON..

Wholesale GrOcers, 342 Front.
Just received-A shipment OF
the celebrated Blue Lick Water,
Green a. CIarke's Missouri Cider,
Scotch Ale and Porter, Canned
Goods, Liquors. Cigars q Tobacco.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

DR.. John A~bercrombie, 24O Main. 81
DR.. Buddeke, Eye and Ear diseases
No. 56 East Court street. 144+
Mr.. David E. Wood, deputy sheriff
of Madison county, Miss, is in the
city on private state business.
Mr.. ]. f. Park, of Australia, Miss.
and Mr.. j. B. Scruggs, of Carson's
Landing, arrived yesterday on the
Grand Tower, and will remain several
days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
Kirkland's silk umbrellas, $3.50.
Crcann ANA NtrnWberricn.

~AO"HIN "HU
Choice ice cream at ten cents a
plate, is a new departure at an oppor-
tune time. The popular refreshment
saloon of G. L. Staffer on Main street,
near Adams, announces the reduction
in a card elsewhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

Visiting the city should 90 to Sta6a's.
22O Main street, where hsyean get The
pure Ice Cream for ten cents a saucer.
b6f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
PEABODY BILLIARD HALL,
SID COOK, Proprietor.
The most elegant resort for
lovers Of the game. GOT

Felix Jones' Livery, Boarding and
Sale Stables,
Nos. 229, 231 and 233 Third street,
near corner Of Jefferson. A good line
Of Livery always on hand. Horses for
sale. Boarding horses a speciality. BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

Send in orders early for lee
Cream, 10 be delivered on Sum
day. c. L. STAFFER, 22O Main.
54t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
KAHN a.
Corner Main and Ponlar.

The wet Wamsutta and Lonsdale, 8 l. &c.
The Androscoggin and New York Mills
yard-wide bleached Domestics, slightly
wet on one edge, only SIC, and the Lawns
at sc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

No other remedy has proved so
effeetual in relieving coughs and colds
as DIR. Bulls cough syrup. II is
recommended by many physicians and
costs only 25 cents q bottle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

Those who can afford it, would do
well to drop into the Leath orphan
asylum fair, and make such contribu-
tions as they may feel able to give.
The asylum is open to visitors every
Thursday, and the trustees of the in.
stitution cordially invite strangers to
pay call to the institution, to inspect
and see how it is managed, AT pres
ent there are IS orphans inthe asylum
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

Anything from a druggists label up
to a three-sheet poster done with
neatness and dispatch at the LEDGER
job Office. Prices as low as the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

FISHING TACKLE,
Best Assortment In the City.
FRANK SCHUMAN'S Gun Store,
No. HI Beal Street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

John REHSE, Agt., I22 Main
JOHN WALSH, UNDERTAKER,
3lI Second street. 1881
Fancy Hat.

At the we'll known store of Martin
Cohen, 2l9 Main street, a large and
elegant assortment Of spring and sum
mer hats can befound for sale at prices
that defy successful competition. Mr..
Cohen sells hats much cheaper than
does any other dealer in the city, and
he guarantees style and quality. Give
him a call and treat yourself to a fine
and stylish hat. 60
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04

GAFF, FLEISCHsEANN a. co.'s
CELEBRATED YEAST,
SCHWILL g. Co, Agents,
223 Main street. eod59
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
KAHN & FREIBERG.
CORNER MAIN AND POPLAR.

In as hours, the Cachemeres, 80, 40 & 5Oc
In 4e hours, White Linen Lawns, loo.
In 4S hours, Thread, Lace, Silk Gloves
10, l5e.
WILL BE CLOSED QUIT
Call quick, if you would not miss the
chance.
FOR CASH ONLY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-04
Leath Orphan Festival.

Commencing yesterday, a strawberry
festival for the benefit Of the Leath
orphan asylum, opened at 3O2 Main
street. The place is a central one,
and the attractions, aside from the
refreshments, are very winning. The
Leath asylum is a most worthy benev.
olent institution, and deserves the
support of the public. The following
names of ladies are prominent in the
affair, to which it may be added, are a
large number Of fair ones, whose mod
esty prevents mention. Mrs. NJ. Doyle.
Mrs. r. A. Parker and Mrs. NJ. c..
Galloway preside over the festival,
assisted by
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-01
ANIMALS LEARNING BY PER-
CEPTION.

["Mind in the Lower Animals" ," by DR.. Lindsay |
The education of animals by each |
other, an indisputable fact, is inconsist-
ent with the notion Of immutable and per-
feet instinct The truth is, that many
young animals require tuition for the
proper development of their physical and
mental nature, just as the human child
does. Thus the elder duck gives its off
spring lessons in swimming, the sea
swallow in fishing, the eagle in fight,
the horse and mule in the application of
cautiousness and adroitness in the avoid.
ance of obstacles The COW and the goat
instruct their young in the use Of the
head as wess N Of offense and defense;
falcons teach their offspring to catch and
eat their prey in the air; chickens have
to learn not to eat certain substances as
we'll as how to drink; many young birds
require tuition in song, inasmuch as they
are not natural songsters. We scarcely
need,remind the reader that in the train
ing Or breaking in of sporting dogs, old
thoroughly bred animals act as tutors,
man here, however, supervising the pro-
cess of instruction. In like manner do
mestic elephants are almost indispensable
coagents in tanning their wild comrades.
Self.education occurs in other animals
under the same circumstances as in man,
involving the same mental qualities, dis
played in the same way. Various birds
learn for themselves theI songs or notes
of other species, and have concerts among
themselves. The mocking- bird and jay
learn their lessons by practice, precisely
as children do. Elephants have their
rehearsals by themselves, and was long
ago pointed out by Pliny, and has been
confirmed in modern times by Buckland;
they practice for their dancing feats. The
horse, too, when alone, practices its
dancing lessons. Many animals profit by
the very accidents that befall them.
Thus the bee, after one attack on its
hive by the death's-head moth, accepts
the incident as a warning of what is
likely to happen again, and forthwith
makes provision for the contingency.
This learning of lessons involves the per-
ception and correction of mistakes, and
implies also what in man is called study
or meditation.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-01
THE .GUILELEsS WITNESS.
[ Kureka Leader.l

'Do you know The prisoner well!"
asked the attorney. .-.
"Never knew him sick, replied the
witness.
"No levity," said the lawyer, sternly.
"Now, sir, did you ever see the prisoner
at the barr"
"Took many drink with him at the
bar"
ANSWER my question, sir" yelled the
lawyer. "How long have you known
the prisoner
"From two feet up to five feet ten
inches"
"Will the court make the
81 have, Jedge." said the witness, an
ticipating the lawyer; 81 have answered
the question. I knowed the prisoner
when he was boy two feet long, and a
man five feet ten'-
"Your Honor
"It's fac, Jedge; I'm on my oath, >
persisted the witness.
The lawyer arose, placed both hands
on the table in front Of him, spread his
legs apart, leaned his body over the table
and said:
"Will you tell the court what you
know about this case!"
"That amt his name," replied the
witness.
"What amt his name?"
Cease"
"Who said it was?'
"You did. You wanted to know
what knew about this Case--his name
is Smith"
"Your Honor" howled the attorney,
plucking his beard out by the roots,
Twill you make this man answer?s
Witness" said the Judge, "you
must answer the questions put to YOU"
Land O Goshen, Jedge, hain't I bin
doin' it? Let the blamed cuss fire away.
Pm ready.
"Then," said the lawyer, don't beat
around the bush any more. You and
this prisoner have been friends
"Never," promptly responded the
witness.
"What! wasn't you summoned here as
a friend?"
"No, sir. 1 was summoned here as
Presbyterian. Nary one of us was
ever friends-he's an old line Baptist
without drop of Quaker in him."
"Stand down." yelled the lawyer il
disgust.
"Hey?"
"Stand down"
Cant do it. III sit down or stant
up
"Sheriff, remove that man from tn
box"
Witness retires, muttering, "Well, j
he amt the thickest-headedes cuss
ever laid eyes on"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-01

A few Sundays ago in Greenfield three
Mason Valley ranchers after having at
tended divine service, dropped into a
saloon to try and win back their contri-
buttons at little game of draw. An
Indian stood watching their play, and
expressed his satisfaction at their nervy
manner Of chipping in by numerous
grunts, and an occasional low whistle.
Luck ran against one of the players from
the first, and after having lost all the
money he had, put up his horse, which
being also won from him, in a fit Of
desperation, he pulled out of his mouth a
full set of false teeth. These be threw
down on the table with an oath. The
wager somewhat startled his opponents
but the Indian was completely demoral
lied, and saying something like "Ugh-
goddamma-no good" rushed out Of tn,
saloon to tell the wonderful occurrenct
to his fellow Aborigines. Lyon Count,
Times.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1880-05-01
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

JOB WORK.
Done at the RECORD Office in the beat style
known to the art and must be paid for ON de.
livery. unless persons having the work don Q
have standing accounts with the Office. No de
Walton from this rule