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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-20

LEDGER job printing Office, 13 Mad
ison street.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Some Big HaiIstones.


 Hailstones vary greatly Tn size. In ordinary storms they weigh from forty six to one hundred and twenty grains It may be interesting to notice some of the largest on record. Holinshed (who is, however, a persistent wonder-monger) says that hailstones as large as eggs fell in England in the year 1902, during the reign of John; and in the twentieth year of that good king Alexander l II. of Scot land (1269) there arose "great winds, with storms of such immeasurable hail. stones, that many towns were thrown down" by their violence, and fires spread throughout the kingdom burning up steeples with such force of fire that the bells were in divers places melted" Those of the Abbey of Aberbfo othock (Arbroath) were thus destroyed. In 1889, while Edward III. was marching near Chartres in France, his army was so much injured by storm of immense hailstones that he concluded peace. Count de Mezeray relates that when Louis X II. of France made war against the Pope and carried his army into Italy (l5I0), bluish hailstones descended dur ing a thunder storm, one of which weighed about one hundred pounds! On June 2I, l545, there fell in Lancashire "hailstones as big as mans fist, which had diverse prints in them, some like gun holes" On the 7th of June, 1873, in Northamptonshire, some were found that measured six inches in circumference; and on the 29th of April, 1897, storm passed over Cheshire and Lanshire, dur ing which hailstones weighing eight ounces and measuring nine inches in circumference fell. Hertfordshire, in the same year was visited by shower of hail which killed several persons. The stones were fourteen inches in circum- ference. NJ. Parent relates that hail stones as big as mans fist, and weigh ing from nine and half to twelve and three-quarter ounces, fell in Le Perche on May 18th, 1703. Passing over many recorded and doubtful instances such as the above, we learn that during a hail storm at Constantinope on October 9th, 1881, there fell stones weighing more than one pound. Similar stone are said to have been picked up in May, 1921, at Palestrina, Italy. Blocks ice fell at Ca zorta, in Spain, on June 25, 1929, which weighed four and half pounds; and in the south of France, during the latter part of October lS44, some fell which weighed eleven pounds. After a hail storm on May s, 1908, in Hungary, a piece of ice was found that measured more than three feet both in length and width, with a thickness of two and a quarter feet. To conclude the list, a hailstone is said to have fallen in the reign of Tippoo Sahib which was the size of an elephant. It is possible that many of these so-called gigantic hail. stones were simply masses of ice com posed of a collection of hailstones ag- glomerated together in some hollow place into which they had fallen, and where they.may have remained for some time after the general fall of hailstones had melted and disappeared.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
---. ----------------- ----------s Speaking "by the Card"
Quincy, (lll.) Daily Herald.

c. H. Wood, Esq, of the c. & T. By, Port Huron. Mich, favors our correspondent with the following After suffering for nearly year with rheumatism, receiving treatment from most of the best physicians of Michigan and the Wet, happened to try bottle of St. Jacobs oil. Upon the first application I used fully half a bottle. and it's effect was almost instantaneous. immediately dropped all other treatment, and confined to it's use alone. Alter the use of three bottles, instead of being driven to my business, or moving about on crutches, I walked from one to three miles daily about business, and have been free from this horrible disease for over a year, not having the slightest twinge of it. Hence, lsay that all medicines known to me are useless when compared with the Old German Remedy. Use this statement when and where it suits
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

actually on the threshold; one moment more and she would have reached a nlaes osa the treasury bench; but at that very moment an official spied her and arrested her further movements; half a second later and bis Interpretation would have been of no avail A thrill of hor- TOT must have passed through the coun- try when the story of this narrow es- cape spread abroad. Women are only permitted to gaze upon the awful pres ence of the commons of England through the bars of an iron cage inserted in the wall at one end of the hall. All this owdacious female wanted was to "speak word with Mir. Gladstone" about some private business.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
unlform Time.
New York Sun

Recent invention has made it possible to move and regulate the clocks of a whole city by means of compressed air furnished from central stations. House. keepers are thus able to always have the exact time, and are saved the trouble and annoyance of attending to their clocks themselves. The pneumatic clock, therefore. promises to become, like the telephone and telegraph, of great public use, and an important ad- dition to the conveniences of modern life
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Aucnst FInKer.

The most miserable people in toe world arethosesufering from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint More than seyentyfiye per afflicted with these two diseases and their effects: such as Sour Stomach, Sick Head- ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart, Heart Burn, Water-brash, gnaw- ing and burning pains at the pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, and disagreeable taste in the mouth, com ing up of food after eating, low spirits, &c Go to your druggist and get 75 cent bottle of AUGUST FLOWER or Sample Bottle for 10 cents. Try it. Two doses will relieve you.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
THAT BREAKFAsT BELL.

Every morning while I'm sleeping
 Dreaming of my charming-wen, It don't matter what I'm dreaming Fiercely rings that breakfast bell. Oh, how I long to tumble ever
 Just once more, and sleep a-well Whats the use of trying? Thunder!
 Hear that wicked breakfast bell All in vain pull the clothing
 Der my head and swear like-wel, Only fiercer, louder jingles
 That internal breakfast bell Sixteen times it's rung this morning; Won't l lecture Peg a-wen, No she1l only grin and ask me:
 "Did yes hear the breakfast bellg' Thus am tormented daily,
 Driven crazy with its-well, There's the Gov 'nors voice. Great Cesar Can 1t be the dinner bell?
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Mir. Patterson Meant what He Said.

I hereby certify that my boy, 10 years O. age, was taken sick with typhoid fever, fol- lowed by congestion of the lungs. Dr.. Dyer an eminent physician of this place, stated that he thought the boy would run down with quick consumption. A Mir. Patterson told Tie that Goes Cough Balsam was curing similar cases, and advised me to purchase it. When carried it home, my wife laughed at me; but l knew that Mfr Patterson meant what he said, and deter mined to try it. Two bottles eflectually cured him, so that now he is as tough and as healthy as anybody.
 LYMAN DoRMAN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Important.

When you visit or leave New York city save baggage and expressage and carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand Central Depot 450 elegant rooms, single and in suits, fitted up at an expense of one million dollars Rooms reduced to Sl and upwards per day, on European plan. Elevators, Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all depots.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

WIrNEss-"But, your honor, I only wish to say" The Silence, sir; no more of your insolence, or I'll fine you for contempt, sirl Nobody can be insolent here except the court and the gentlemanly attorney who is putting the questions"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
The Greatest Discovery of the Age.
,r aver thirtv-f,urvears

DIR. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINIMENT has been warranted to cure Group Cclie, spasms, Diarrhea and Dysentry, taken internally and Gore Throat, Pans in the Limbs. Chronic Rheu' matism, Old Sores, Pimples, Blotches and Swell ings, externally. and not bottle has been re- turned, many families stating they would not be without 1t even if it w9s Si0 bottle. Sold by druggists at 25 and 30 cents. Pimples and Blotches immediately eradieated and gray hair turned 10 its natural color by its use. Depot, 42 MurraY street, New York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
HUNTINGDON, CONN, Aug. 20. 1866.

WE are strongly disposed to regard that person as the best physician who does most to alleviate human suffering. Judged iron. this standard, Mas LYDIA F. PNKHAM, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, is entitled to the front rank for her VEGETABLE CoM- POUND is daily working wonderful cures in female diseases. Send for circular to the above address
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Philadelphia Police Department.
Philadelphia Times.

The Philadelphia Ledger of December %, 1880, mentions among many others, the case of Chief of Police of that city, Samuel H. Given Esq, who says he used St. Jacobs Oil in his fnmiiy, for various painful ailments with excellent results. He has also heard from many who have used it for rheuma. tism, that it alone of all medicines cd them good.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

MANY an Indiana farmer now regrets the destruction he made of his splendid walnut and other trees, twenty or more years ago. walls the Indianapolis Journal. The Indiana agriculturalist of twenty years ago evidently did not understand farming in all it's branches
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

CRAWFORD, Locust and Fourth, St. Louis, Mo, old books, bought and sold; agrieul- ture, architecture, biography, fiction, travels and romance history and science.
 N. B.-Customers supplied with books, whether in stock or not
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

PURE Cod Liver Oil, made from selected livers, on the sea shore, by Caswell, Hazard X Co.,, New York. It is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who have once taken il prefer it to all others Physicians have decided it superior to all other oils in the market
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

A GAME-cocK near Rome, Ga, which was carried off by bald eagle recently, was distinctly heard to crow whilein the eagle's clutches. Three days afterwards the rooster came home again, apparently little the worse for his adventure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
4 Protective Duty.

The person subject to Arrangement of the kidneys or liver has protective duty to perform in purchasing package Of Kidney Wort. It invigorates these organs and by its cathartic and diuretic effect cleanses the whole system of all bad humors. .-Heratd
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Barred Out.

A British female came within an ace of stepping inside the sacred precincts of the house of commons a fortnight ago. By simple sweetness of purpose she reached the swinging glass doors, to pass which is sacrilege. Her foot was
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

TIE tricycle. has been adopted by the Birmingham police for the purpose of facilitating the work Of summoning off cers, to whom its use for the present will be strictly confined.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
Den,x wait.

Sediment or mucus in the urine is sure indication of disease. Take Kidney Wort and be cured before it is too late. It is always effectual and has cured thcusands. Druggists sell both dry and liquid. see adv.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

SPOTTED TAIL once said: eff had any thing to say to you would go where you are. But if you have something to say to me you must come where I am." :,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
The Egyptian Rat Destroyer

Is the best preparation ever devised for the extermination of these troublesome vermin,
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

TIE Duke of Southerland has aston ished England by appearing in white linen suit at garden party.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

PREVENT crooked boots and blistered heels by wearing Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

A CHICAGO paper, that spells in it's own way, drops Ehe "e' from 'woe" Any thing that lessons our woes will do.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01

You Can't Afford To be without Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
LYDIA E. PlNKHAM'S
 VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
The Positive Cure
for all those Painful Complaints and weaknesse


 - for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses socommon to our best female population It will cure entirely the worst form of Female Com paints all ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Uleera- ton, Falling and Displaeements, and the consequent Spinal Weakness and is particularly adapted to the Change of Life.
 It will dissolve and expel tumors from the uterus in an early stage of development Tho tendency to humors theres checked very speedily by its It removes faintness atulency, destroys all craving for stmulants and relieves weakness Of the stomach It cures Bloating, Headaches, Nervous Prostraton, General Debility sleepessness, Depression and Indi- gestion.
 That feeling of bearing down, cansing pain, weight and backache s always permanently cured by its It will at all times and under all circumstances act in harmony with the laws that govern the female system. For the cure of Kidney Complaints of either this Compound is unsurpassed.
 LYDIA E. PINxHAM'S VEGETABLE CON- POUNDS prepared at 2s3 and a35 Western Avenne, Lynn, Mass. Price s Six bottles for g. Sent by mail in the form of pills also in the form of lozenges receipt of price. s1 per box for either. Mrs Pnkham freey all letters of inquiry. Send for pamph let Address above. Mention this Puper. No family should be without LYDIA Es PINKHAM'S LIVER PILLS. They constipation, biliousnes and torpidity of the liver 25 cents per box.
 SOLD BY
 RICHARDSON S CO. St. Louis Mo-
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
STREAMS OF BOILING WATER.

Some of our streams are beginning to run boiling water It is mistake to suppose that when the lava enters and fills up gulch it dries up the stream; the water continues running under the lava. As proof of the heat, little dog which followed its owner up to the flow the other day plunged into pool and had all the hair taken off in second; it died almost instantly
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-01
ST. L. \. t., No. III

q c "a week in your town. Terms and S outfit DOOfree. Add. II. HALLETT Co, Portland, Me.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
Notes and Comments.

Gilbert and sullivan propose to write nm
opera upon an American theme. II 1t IL non
sense and folly that is required they win suf-
fer from an embarrassment of riches.
The Chicago Times brags that Chicago uses n
barrel OF Ink where Boston consumes bottle;
but, on the other hand, Boston claims that she
does not waste so much ink In blackening her.
self.
The life In the vineyard is neither 30 easy
nor so picturesque as 1t is painted, The
laborers complain that the work is heavy and
incessant, and in France there Is now great
difficulty I'm procuring n sufficient number OF
day laborcrs.
Tho honors OF Davy Crockett are worthily
supported by n grand nephew six feet four
Inches high, who excels In jumping, running,
riding, shooting and hunting. 1t IL not stated
whether he Is suro that he is right, but he cer-
tainly goes ahead.
Marseilles 80 far forgot her ancient record In
the "allonging and marchonging" way as to
permit her burgesses to present IN Imperial
residence near the city to Louis Napoleon. The
council have been unsuccessfully endcavoring
to regain possession OF tho unwse Gift, and
have now summoned the ex-Empress Eugenie
to account for 1t.
The pretty little Corinnc, that Washington
80 delighted to honor, has disappeared, though
not very mysteriously. She was granted to the
custody OF the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Society, and when agents were sent for hcr and
her clothes she was not there. The woman in
charge is In the Tombs In New York, on sus-
picion OF having abducted the child.
How human is poor humanity A Journal
istic critic, who feels free to show that Walt
Whltman's verses rather exceed in force and
originality the psalms of David, exhibits his
weakness by that bards finding his strongest
expression OF the universal brotherhood I'm
ono man kissing another. The phllosophlc
critic thinks II would bc better TO embrace Il
woman In tho brotherhood.
Hark from tho tomb would he an approprl.
ato title for Rossetti's last volume. Thinking
an unsympathetic public unworthy OF his
works, tho poet buried his manuscript In his
wlfe's tomb. A devoted friend, has, however
succeeded In inducing Rossotti TO bring then
to light once more for publication. These
unusual circumstances have attracted atten
ton and led TO q rapid sale of tho volume.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
A Chinese Custom.

From tho salt Lake Tribune.
About y o'clock last evening Dr.. Mckenzie
was passing along the State road, when no saw
what at first sight appeared to be an old bundle
OF rags by the roadside. AS he passed the rags
moved slightly and groan revealed the pres.
encc OF q human being. The doctor turned
back and found poor old Chlnaman who had
boen turned out TO die by his practical fellow
countrymcn. The doctor lifted up the old man,
ana, carrying him 10 n ncighborlng shed, de-
posted him on some gunny.sacks. While he
was administering some medicine half a-dozen
Cinnamon came In and began TO threaten the
Samaritan with violence II he did not loayc
tho shed. They partly advanced 10 enforce the
clcctmcnt, when the stalwart doctor began to
knock them through the door. Each blow Of
his cight-pound fist was n suiilclcnt hint 10
cause the most blunt-wlttod Chinaman 10 seek
tho open air. He presently left tho man quite
comfortable, with man to watch the shed. II
IL n regular custom OF the Chinese TO turn the
aged and sick out to die whenever they are un-
able TO support themselves. A Chinaman who
can't earn 81 n week, or steal enough Ia sub
sist upon, might as well die Mt once,
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06

indianapolis Journal.
Postal savings banks exist In Germany,
Switzerland and England, 40 that our Govern.
mont docs not enter upon an untrlcd expert.
mont II they are established here. The object
IL to encourage habits of thrift and economy
by providing for the people absolutely safe de.
positorics for small sums. There Is no coun-
try whore this IL moro needed than our own.
Americans are VIGOROUSLY prodigal. foolish
notion obtains that 1t Is mean to be saving.
Hence wc have, as n people, actually never
learned the art OF saving small sums. In
part, this Is due 10 tho fact that there have
been no small ana absolutely safc securities
drawing interest. Then there were no savings
banks, save during n short time when institu.
tions under that name, managed frequently
by scoundrels, swindled tho poor and laughed
In their faces when charged with II.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
A Needed Institution.



An elegant new State prison is TO be built
with oil the modern conveniences for bank
officers who have adopted the motto, "whats
yours Is NINE" Its culinary department Will
be presided over by French cook, and Its
walters VIII be imported direct from Paris.
The furniture Will be made from foreign de-
signs, and the china Will be decorated by hand.
over each suite OF rooms Will bo painted the
representation OF n horn OF plenty pouring dol.
lars into n bottomless pocket. The old-fash-
toned name State prison will bo dropped for
the more'soothing one.of Hotel for Unfortunate
SDccuIutOrs
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1881.

THE Atlanta Constitution wants to deliver
the charge to the jury in the Guitcau case.
" He killed the President; he is Stalwart
Republican, and he wants to lecture" 1t
is not often that one man can be jointly
charged with such catalogue of crimes.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
BOARDING..

Il oLB'S HOTEL. COR. EIGHTH AND Il
IN sts. n, W. Members of Congress and Others
contemplating remaining IN the city for the win
ter, VIII do well TO examine the rooms at this
rangemehts elsewhere. Terms reasonable. d66t
EIRsT-CIAss BOARD with large rooms, al
IL 40 Pennn. ave-, opposite National Hotel
Board from IS to $40 per week. Transient from Si
TO sl50 per day. Terms to suit for families. Mrs
o. g. Howard p-oprietress. nd
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06

THE RECEIVER OF A BANK down in
Georgia that blew up few months ago now
states that Georgia, which was one of the
dcpositors, will get back every dollar with
out any demand on the stockholders. Mr..
Baldwin has no relatives in the banking
business in Georgia.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06

PARIS Is WISELY cndeavoring to improve
the morale of her police force by awarding
medals of honor for especial courage shown
in saving life, killing mad-dogs stopping
runaway horses, arrcsting dangerous Grim
inals or acts of similar daring and useful
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06

kings and queens, and managed to lay up
about half million in donations. In that
event the wrong inference might be drawn.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
PERSONAL.

I FILTERS WRITTEN ON ANY SUBJECT,
j MS revised, briefs drawn, collections made,
pensions, attorney for land warrants and patents.
Speeches and lectures prepared at shortest notice.
Al! business confidential. MRS. NJ. A. LACH-
MAN. 8l3 18th street u. W. dee
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06
FREE ADVERTISING,

Advertisements under the head of"Situations
TAINTED" and Help Wanted" ,oin hereafter
be inserted in THE EVENING Critic three
times FREE. We inpite our friends ,pishing
situations or help to apan themselves Of this
offer. Ansircrs directed In care Of CRfrfu
OQce ,clh recciee careful attention. business
advertisements three lines three times for IS eta.
The Evening critic., 1881-12-06

A SLIGHT DIFFERENCE of opinion seems
to exist out in Indiana between the news :
papers and the Bar. The press thinks peo-
pie are losing their respect for temples of
justice and those who sit therein. The
indianapolis Journal lfas been showed into
corner by one of the judges and finds itself
unable to prove what it said by the sort of
evidence that courts require. If the folks
out that way want to clear the legal at
mospherc and restore the respect that
seems to be tottering, as it were, they can't
do anything better than import few dozen
of our supernuous Washington "iedgcs."
We generally send them c. o. d. Extreme
cases prepaid