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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
ypothe,.s. Mothers! Mothers

Are you disturbed at night anu broken OF
YOUR rest by q sick child suffering and crying
with that eXcruciating pain Of cutting teeth? II
SO, 20 at once and get a bottle of Mrs. Windows
soothing syrup. Ii will relieve the poor little
snfferer immediately-depend upon II; there Is
no mistake a bout il. There is not a mother on
earth who has ever used it who will not tell you
at once that 1t Will the bowels, and give
rest To the mother, and relief and health to the
child. operating like magic. Ii is perfectly safe
to use It in all cases, and pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the oldest and
best female physicians and nurses In the United
States. Sold everywhere. rs cents q bottle.
Nnvpmhpr 4, 1S90-1y.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

A good pair OF brogans at Henry .
Meek's for 81 rs.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

cke0pe7. Man IHySiczams' BflAs
"a thing OF Beauty is a Joy Forever
What is It? Something prepared for wo,
man only, and used by them excessively
Il is adapted especially to cases where the
womb is d~isordered, and will cure all IL
Irregularities OF the "menses" or monthly
courses" by restoring the discharge
whether acute or chronic, inesery instance
Bradfeld's Female Regulator, "Woman'
Best Friend" is prepared by DR.. }. Brad
field, Atlanta, Ga, price Sl,oo per Dol.ie
Brookhayen, Miss. april 14,-1m.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

For SI4 John Gauche will send $50
pieces American China.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Kohlman's is the place.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Foul Assertion.

This does not include prepaid freights.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Write to Remand & Co., corner Camp
and Julia sts., N. O., for canned goods.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
UuVie1.

Every male and female in this section to
90 to Kohlman's great cash house TO price
| cheap goods. A cordial invitation extern
ded to all without regard to age, color OF
previous condition and farmers and mil
men come and see for yourselves. Do no
be taken in by a few bats on the principle
| staples.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
.1ey Remeay'/or .Nea,ousDe1iliiJ

june 10 Tyr.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05


A valuable Discovery and new departure in
Medical science, an entirely new ana positively
effective Remedy for the speedy ana perhia-
nent cure of Seminal Emissions and Inpotency
by The only true way, viz: Direct Application 10
the principal Seat OF Disease, aetirg by Absorb
ton. There Is no nonsense abont this prepare
ton. Practical observation enables US 10 posi-
lively guarantee that 1t will give satisfaction.
During the eight years tina. Ii mas been III genef-
al use, we have thousands of testimonials as to
its value, and it is now conceded by the m@di-
cal profession to be the most rational means yet
discovered fof reaching and cufing this very
prevalent trouble, thatis well known TO be the
cause of untold misery to so many, ana upon
whom quacks prey with theiTi useless no, trnms
and big fees. The remedy isPut IN neat boxes.
Of three sizes. No. l, enough 70 last q month
50; No. 2, Qsunicient TO effect n permanent cure,
unless in severe casey So. No. 3, Casting over
three months, will stop emissions and WI re.
store yigor In the worst cases,) ~. Sent 10y
mail, sealed, in plain wrappers. Full directions
for using will each box.
Sold only by HARRIS REMEDY Co.Mfg chemi sts,
Market and sth SITS. 81. Louis, MO-.
Apr. 2l-3m.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Ro9.,.o,pea Rn0z,s.

Miss Mollie A. Clark, formerly Of this
place, requests parties who borrowed books
from her fathers family in Brookhayen, to
return them to THE LEDGER Office. Among
the number never returned, zimmerman on
Solitude" LIST, vol. OF "Methodism in Ken
lucky" one OF T. s. Arthur's work, 1.-THE
Angel of the Household" and q novel
"Hulda." April 2s-2t.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Ercursi0n 10 1Tcxslu7.g

Mr.. G. 4: Bunch, OF Summit, will run
an excursion from McComb City to Vicks-
burg, July 4th. The fare from Brook
haven, for the round trip will be $500.
This will offer a rare chance for people to
visit the historical Hill City. 1t is a place
full of interest. You can see the memora
bic battle-felds, national cemetery, grand
r;,ar otto
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Due Treasurer,

Due Treasurer, "A
TEACHERS FUND.
Feb. "a, 1881, Shift. Mikell, polls, 80, $40 on
Mar. l, 1881, Cash on hand, 10 w
Respectfully submitted,
j.. B. DAUGHTRY, Sec.
On motion, the report was received and
approved and the warrants cancelled and
DESTROYED in open Board.
On motion, the salaries OF the officers foi
April, 1881, was allowed As follows and
warrants issued accordingly:
Chas. Cumming, Mayor, $4,000; j. w
Martin, jr., Marshal, $1,000; K. II. Thomp-
son, Secretary, $500.
On motion, the following accounts were
allowed and warrants ordered to be issued
therefor:
A. d. Dixon, ior work done for fire
company, $3.50; f. j. Smaller, for work
done on calabose, 1878; Joe. Brown, for
work Oh street, $500; j. w. Martin, jr.
for removing dead animals, so cts. Wiley
Young. for work done for fire company,
$3.50: F. j. Smaller, for work done for fire
company, $1,000; Danghtry 4 Smylie, 10,
material furnished fire company, SLID.
On motion, the bid OF X. II. Henry, Ion
city pruning lof one year from inns ua'e
was received and approved, and the Mayor
| authorized to enter into contract with said
Henry according to his bid at $500 9
year.
On motion, the matter Of a. ID. Nc
Lendon's working OF street, his salary, etc.
be continued.
The Mayor submitted a communication
to the effect hat the last appointment OF
standing committees in his judgment was
irregular and that said appointments were
inadvertently made under a suppositior
that the committees were yearly appointed
and asking permission to revoke said APP
pointmepts.
On motion, said communication was re
ceived, and it was resolved, That in the
opinion of this Board, the Mayor made
said appointments if irregularly, under the
idea that the appointments were yearly and
with no design to offend any one, and 1t IS
further resolved, that the appointments o.
committees as 80 made are satisfactory, and
that the committees stand as there made
On motion, the Board adjourned.
CHAS. CUNNING, Mayor.
R. II. THOMPSON, Secretary.
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How il this for Fre,rhtp

Mr.. +. M. Bee has favored us with thu
following statement, showing the money re.
ceived here ON freights and tickets during
the month of April:
lst 10 days, forwarded ~, 1922
rec,& tickets, 1877. 35-%,179.57
I'd forwarded :. 3,1l4.O2
rec. & tickets, 2,246.56- 5,360.5s
Sd forwarded -. 4,l24.S8
rec. & tickets, l,759.s0- 5,sS4.6s
Total, -. $l5,424.s3
This does not include prepaid freights.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Killed by the Cars.

Geo. Van, a white man who has been
employed at Moreton 4 Helms mill, while
attempting 10 cross the Railroad near
Boguechitto, on Sunday morning last
May 1st, while he intoxicated, was run
over by a passing rai and instantly killed
Another soul hurled into eternity; cause
whisky.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
ILe' H0l.De1.

NhisEey Is the result of the experience OF
twenty-tWo years, in which time the manufac-
ture has been perfected so as to produce an ar
tlcle as pure and NITROUS as bread made OF the
graiu from which 1t ia originally distilled, with
mellow taste, d~elicacy of flavor and exhllara-
ting quality unsurpassed by any made in Ken
tueky. 1. W, Harper, Distiiler, NELSON county,
ny. ANN, sunon,
B~RooKHAyEN Miss.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Go to Henry & Meeks and buy theil
spoon in can" baking powder. The pow
der is warranted strictly pure and each boz
contains a heavily plated silver spoon fol
which no extra charge is made. It is hay.
ing a big run.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Homestead Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss. /
April IA, 1881. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proof in support OF hls
claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore III. Weathersby, Chaneerv Clerk al
Monticello, Miss on june IA, 1881, VIZ
Marion Peyton, Homestead entry, No
S549 for the N h Nv or. and Sc Or NV or
and Sw or. Ne or. Section 4, ToYnshift
north, Range ii, Fast.
He names the following witnesses t5
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, VIZ: Joshua
Hickman, s. W. G. Maxwell, Cally Ban
mister, Reuben Fields.
r. G. KERR, Register.
April II, 1sSl.-5t.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
n Good Farmer. .Hyi1ea

His horse, rushing in to see the elegant
stock Of Spring goods that are being open
el at John McGrath's. He says the stock
Of shoes and hats surpass anything he has
ever seen.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Han nza HnminY.

Raise yonr hog and hominy, then make
yourselves comfortable in a set Of those nice
we'll made country chairs to be had q,
Kohlman's great cash house where all ana
every thing is sold honestly and straignt.
Yon are sure to get your weight and meas
nrs every time.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Dr.. C. j. MOFFETT:

| can assure you that in no single in
stance has the Teething ever proved a Tail
IRE. We have tried the soothing medi.
cines, and everything known to us, and
"Old Women" and Teethina, is preemi-
nently a success, and o blessing to mothers
and children. J. NJ. DELAcy, Hatehe-
chubbec, Ala.
After trying Soothing Remedies without
avail. and physicians without relief | gave
your Teethina and it acted like magic. ]
occasionally give a powder to keep my
Child's gums softened. S. b.. BALDWIN
Columbus, Ga. april 14,-lm.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

George Fox, the comedian, "Hnmpty
Dumpty" died from paralysis attributable
to the "lake-white," laid upon the face for
his comic makeup. Let ladies cultivate
only the pink and white OF health that
follow the use of DR.. Harter's Liver Pills
and Iron Tonic. may 5.-lt.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Make plenty of corn, plant cotton to pay
for your supplies, then spend your cash Tor
| other necessities at Kohlman's great cash
house and you will be sure to keep out OF
debt hereafter.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

.Me9IcA le0 GLASSES,

l.. l.. Schwab has accepted the agency
| for the sale ii Hire. Housah's Medlcated
Glasses, and sill supply you as cheap as
the New OH ans house. Call n see
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Inst Received

And more coming, a nice lot OF custom
made Ladies', Gents and Children's Shoes
made to my order. ! don't give two years
| guarantee, but please my customers.
marriott WIN. AB9HAGEN.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Buy your machinery Of II. Dudley Cole
man & Bro, New Orleans. They heep full
lines, and will sell as cheap as any house In
the country. Patronize Southern enterpri-
ses. ieb. "a If.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Citation Notice
Mary c. sweatman etal -

Zane Crandell ct al
State OF Mississippi.
To Zane Crenleii and to all persons having OF
claiming any legal or equitable interast IN the
following described lands, sold for taxes the
ri day oil June 1879, VIZ: II e qr Sec 10 : y rse
IN Lincoln countv, Mississippi.
gu are cited to appear in and before TINS
Cbancery eonrt OF Lincoln county Mississippi on
the first day of a term thereof commencing on
the fourth Monday IN June, 1881 to answer as
defendants in above stated cause wherein com.
plainants seek the confirmation OF thor tax TITLE
TO said lands.
+. NJ. MARTIN, Chaneery cle,k.
r.. H. Thompson, Cemplalnants Solicitor.
april as, 1s5l,,4f
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Let none who are afflicted with Chills and
Fever despond. DIR. Harter's Fever and
Agne Specific is a sovereign remedy that
has never yet failed TO cure. may SILT.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
City Council.

The Board OF Mayor and Aldermen OF
B~rookhaven met at the Mayors office, Mon
day, May 2nd, 1881. There were present
His Honor Chas. Cunning, Mayor, Alder
men Daughtry, Withers, Thompson and
Moreton.
The CITY Treasurer, J. b. Daughtry, pre-
scented his report for the Sd and 4th quar-
ter, ending March LIST, 1881.
TREASURER'S REPORT,
For the Sd aud 4th Quarters, ending March
LAT 1881.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Ii you want coffee, sugar, bacon, -four,
meal, lard, rice, dry goods, boots, shoes, hats
or clothing at the lowest market price, go
to Henry & Meek's.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
DIR. j. w. MARTIN,

Having resumed thepraetice OF medicine,
would respectfully solicit a share OF the lib
eral patronage heretofore extended him..
Special attencion given to obstetrics and
diseases of women and children. icbl0
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Baking powder, try a box and YOU will
use no other, for sale only at j. B. NALTY's.
Apr. z At.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
No place cheaper than Kohlman's.

Henry & Meek have DeLeons complete
cotton fertilizer for sale.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

McGrath is getting in the finest line OF
goods OF the season. Ladies, call and see
the shoes and notions. An elegant line OF
perfumery on hand and no "~PHosPHATEs."
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
DIR. JOHN BULLS
DIR. JOHN BULLS
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP
FOR THE CURE OF
fever and ACUE
CHILLS and FEVER.

The proprietor Of this celebrated
medicine justly claims for q snpcriOri-
GRITTY over all remedies ever offered to
the public for the Safe, Certain, Speedy
an Permanent cure Of Ague and Fever,
or Chills and Fever, whether of short
or long standing. lie refers to the en-
tire Western and Southern country to
Dear his testimony to the ruth of the
assertion that in no case whats yer Will
it foil to cure ii the directions are
strictly followed and carried out. In a
great many eases a single dose has been
sufficient for q cure. I'M whole families
have been cured by a single bottle,
with restoration of the general health.
1t is, however, prudent, and in every
case more certain to cure, if its use is
continued in smaller doses for a week
or two after the disease has been check
ed, more especially in di fiicultand iong-
standing cases. Usually this medicine
will not require any aid to keep the
bowels in good order. Should the pa
tIent, require a cathaftic medicine
after having t. rec or four doses OF the
Tonic a single dose OF Balls Vegetable
Family Pills will be sufficient.
The genuine Smiths Tonic Syrup must
have John Bulls private stampon each bot
tie. DIR. John Bull only has the right tG
manufacture and sell the original John ];
Smiths Tonic Syrup, Of Louisville, KY. Ex-
anime well the label on each hottie. II the
private stamp is not on each bottle, do not
purchase or you viii be deceived. 4ff
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

McGrath keeps a regular shoe store, and
when he warrants a shoe you can risk them
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

There is not a better house in New
Orleans than ]. X. Remand & Co.,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
Z0l9H INLh..

Malakoff Bitters, the best in the world,
for sale by w. J. Smith.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Read the advertisement OF Henry & Meek
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Order you crockery from Jno. Gauche
New Orleans.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
GOMiUQ
pleniy Of CORN.

Call at McGrath's and see those Spring
suits.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Kohlman's Great Cash House in tn,
lead.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05
INSTRUMENTATION
PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM s ssal s.i' a ~ 1 Ds.: ]

1eI Al. Imitation gold IL. Solid goldtis cneapest and bes
for your own use or spec uiatlse purposes fAiualis 81
Z sioguafree. THOMPSON kte.s fts Nassau p. sew tsss
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Try a bottle OF Malakoff Bitters, al w
j. Smiths,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Very choice and cheap coffee at Kohl
mans.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Six pounds of the best Rio coffee at Henry
& Meek's for one dollar.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

" - >tAAA
cotton fertilizer for sale.
No place cheaper than Kohlman's.
George Fox, the comedian, "Hnmpty
Dumpty" died from paralysis attributable
to the "~f1ake-white," laid upon the face for
his comic makeup. Let ladies cultivate
only the pink and white Of health that
follow the use of DIR. Harter's Liver Pills
and Iron Tonic. may 6.-lt.
Malakoff Bitters, the best in the world,
for sale by WI. Smith.
70Wn IuIA..
Baking powder, try a box and you will
use no other, for sale only at j. b. NALTY's.
Apr. Z At.
Buy your machinery Of II. Dudley Cole
man & Bro, New Orleans. They heep full
lines, and will sell as cheap as any house In
the country. P~atronize Southern enterpri-
ses. jeb. "a II.
Let none who are afflicted with Chills and
Fever despond. DIR. Harter's Fever and
Agne Specific is a sovereign remedy that
has never yet failed TO cure. may silt.
McGrath keeps a regular shoe store, and
when he warrants a shoe youcan risk them.
There is not a better house in New
Orleans than ]. X. Remand & Co.,
Read the advertisement of Henry q Meek
Kohlman's Great Cash House in the
lead.
Order you crockery from Jno. Gauche,
New Orleans.
Very choice and cheap coffee at Kohl
mans.
Six pounds of the best Rio coffee at Henry
4 Meek's for one dollar.
Kohlman's is the place.
John Gauche has the largest crockery
store in the South.
\,
For SI4 John Gauche will send $50
pieces american t'iiild'
Fancy groceries OF all kinds for sale ut
bottom prices at Remand & Co., N. o.
J. X. Remand & CO., New Orleans
Ike ep u full stock of family groceries.
Write to Remand & Co., corner Camp
and Julia sts.. N. o., for canned goods.
Families can get everything in the
grocery line from Remand & Co.'S, NO.
Ladies, ii YOU want nice China, send
your orders to Jno. Ganche, New Orleans.
Send your orders for groceries to j,
K. Remand & Co., New Orleans.
For the best groceries, send yonr on.
ders to Remand Il Co., New Orleans.
Before you buy your supplies, give Henry
& Meek a call.
Choice family groceries at Renaud n
Co., New Orleans.
A good pair Of brogans at Henry ~
Meek's for 81 .25.
Country orders promptly attended 10
by Remand G Co., N, o.
Try a bottle OF Malakoff Bitters, al w.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-05-05

Country orders promptly attended &c
by Remand C Co., N, o.
, 1881-10-14

But only said, Miss Melville, If you
desire to have your freedom, have no
choice"
Il desire it greatly" she said.
''It is yours. / said with a bow.
After that [ think we were both hap
pier than we had been for days, anu
shook hands when we parted.
That night [ went up to Vale OF CrulN,
and | told Mary that my marriage was
broken off, and that she was the only
woman had ever loved. She tried to
summon up her pride and refuse me,
but failed in the attempt, and let me
take her to my heart. To-day | am pas
tor of the church at Vale of CrulX; Mary
is NV wife, and we are as plain and quiet
a pair as You could fancy. l often help
nv wife pick currants for tea, and have
taken a turn at the garden when help
was scarce But do not envy Mr.. S.,
his wife, nor pine for the luxurious pos
sibilities that l lost with Angelina. Mary
and nv little home content me.
But one thing is on my conscience. L
have never been able to ask myself the
question. Did | tiirt with Mary? II not,
Mhat was it,
, 1881-10-14

The Northwestern Marriage Associa-
ton, of Portland, Oregon, has been in
operation about two months, and has
proved beyond doubt that it is occupy
ing n field in which there has been a
longfelt want. Large numbers of per-
sons, about equally divided between men
and women, have taken policies after
thoroughly investigating the plan, and
are thoroughly pleased with the associa-
ton. The high reputation for probity,
integrity, and the solid financial stand
ing of the officers and directors of the
company, together with the worthy oh.
lects sought to be promoted by this plan
of Marriage Insurance, have received the
substantial recognition and endorsement
of the citizens of Portland Ito whom only
it has been possible, in SO brief a time
since its organization, to properly in
troduce the subject) the company hav-
ing, in little more than two months. and
with but few agents in the field, already
written up policies to the amount of
more than a half million of dollars. This
plan of Marriage Insurance will stand
Investigation, and we would advise our
readers to write to the Secretary, A, S.
Gross, Portland, for particulars.
, 1881-10-14
Rev s,nrke, ,h..,ra

Manager Stechan, of the New Market
Theater, Portland, has made arrangements
with the celebrated actress, Alice Dun
ming, with Il company of ten English
artists. who arrived by the Cunard line,
Sept, 10th, especially engaged for the
Dunnlng western tour. The Portland
favorlte, Joseph Grismer, has been en-
gagged as leading man of the company
and will prove an attraction to this truly
strong combination. The company will
play society plays exclusively. opening
in Frou-Frou, which is Alice Cummings
strongest piece. They will open Oct.
18th, as a counter attraction to the
Mechanics Fair.
, 1881-10-14
Graees of the Second Empire.

Gambling and speculation, fashion
set by De Morny, became the passion Of
all classes in Paris. What was the tone
of society at Court may be gathered from
the following pustime that figured among
the fetes of Compiegne. 1t was called
LA curee des danes" (the ladies' scram-
blel. and is thus described:
"When Blind-man's Buff was over, the
ladies gathered round the Emperor, who,
from baize bag, at signal, scattered
on the floor all kinds of trinkets to be
scrambled for: brooche; necklets, ear
rings, glittering with pearls and dia-
mOnds. The pleasure of the Imperial
donor consisted in watching the indie
corous scrambles of the ladies as they
disputed the spoil on hands and knees.
The extravaganza in dress, a fashion
set by the Empress, was unparalleled IN
modern times, and worked the ruin OF
hundreds and thousands of families.
The Emperor determined that his Court
should be the most dazzling in Europe,
and reprOyed any lady who appeared
there in the same dress twice.
The present writer we'll remembers the
efforts made by Madame de NlacAlahOn,
wife of the Governor General of Algeria
(lS67) to introduce simplicity of dress
into her little Court. Ladies were en-
couraged by the example of the Duchess
to dress becomingly, decOrously, and
with rigid economy. 1t was refOrma'
ton Temple Bar.