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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-05
Vegetable Condiments.

The best of all is watercress, and con-
sidering how easy it can be grown il
seems astonishing how few people raise
it, and how few have it on their tables.
1t can be produced to the best advan-
tage on the banks of a spring brook, as
supply may then be obtained at al
most any season of the year. Grown
on the banks of a stream of this kind,
it will be crisp and firm and require NO
care. 1t may also be grown on the
banks of lakes or of streams of tolera-
bly, clear water. Experiments recent
ly made in England show that it can be
produced in any garden if pains be
taken to apply considerable water to
the plants whenever the ground be-
comes dry from lack of rain. 1t may
be propagated by plants. which are
easily transplanted if kept moist, or by
planting the seed, which is kept by
nearly all large dealers. The flavor OF
the leaves and stalks is pungent and
very agreeable. The plant is promo
tive of health, and is recommended for
curing impurities of the blood. 1t re-
quires no preparation for the table, and
is eaten with the addition of little salt.
The common garden cress, or ''pepper
grass which resembles watercress in
flavor, but is more pungent, is de-
sirable condiment early in the spring,
when the leaves and stalks are quite
tender. Celery is in most respects the
favorite of all the vegetable condi-
ments. 1t requires, however, more
skill and care to raise, blanch and store
it than most people are willing to be-
stow. Lately great improvements have
been made in its cultivation. 1t is no
longer found necessary to set the plants
in deep trenches, which are gradually
filed up as the leaves extend. Level
culture is now generally adopted and
dwarf varieties grown, which require
very little banking up. Onions may be
classed with condiments, although they
are generally ranked among food plants.
Radishes are very desirable condiments,
and are very easily produced by any
one who has only very small amount
of land to cultivate. The quicker they
are grown the more brittle they are.
1t is desirable to have a succession OF
them from early spring till winter. The
first crop can be raised in hotbeds.
Subsequently few seeds should be
sown every week. They may be
dropped few inches apart in rows
when flower and vegetable seeds are
planted. The seeds germinate quickly,
and the roots are large enough to pull
before the other plants attain much
size. Chicago Times, atE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-05
A Peculiar Trait Of COlOred Women.

Admitting, as we must, that the ne
groes are more or less imitators, how
are we to explain the fact that they
never kiss, for | do not believe anybody
ever saw two negroes kiss. l have at
tended a number of negro weddings,
and | never yet saw the bride kissed,
while, on the other hand, wedding
among the whites, with its attendant
reception without kisses, would be
something so strange as to call forth
general comment. [ have also heard
that Indians never kiss. Are we to sup
pose, then, that kissing is confined to
the white race? have always consid-
cred kissing as an aesthetic pleasure. to
be thoroughly enjoyed only by those of
delicate and refined temperament.
You will also find that among the
lower classes of white women kissing is
rarity.
For twenty odd years 1 have lived
in the South, have had negroes in my
house ever since was a child; during
my whole life have been intermingled
with them, and never but once have
seen one negro girl kiss another"
''Tben you have seen an exception to
what you claim is rule?'
Yes; but then it was done in such
an ignorant, bungling manner as to be
really laughable."
"How sop
81 will tell you that, and if you ever
have an occasion to 'dissertate' on the
art OF kissing you may find place to fit
1t in. One of them was very bright
mulatto, and stood inside the gate; the
other was dark-skinned girl, appar-
emily visitor just leaving, and stood
outside of the gate. AS l approached
they were talking, when all of a sudden
the light-colored girl threw her arms
around the neck of the blacker on, with
the foreclosures of an angered poll
tician, bumped their heads together,
said goodbye" and ran into the house.
She probably called il kiss, and have
let it go as an exception to the rule, but
in truth, it was more plainly an assault;
they were entirely ignorant of the art
OF kissing, and did not know how to
give or receive the blissful boon. This.
however. was hardly fair case, as one
OF the girls was nearer white than black.
In all my life l have never seen two
genuine negro women kiss, and l have
often heard my father remark the same
thing. He was over sixty years old,
and frequently told us it was a tradition
through all his family that the negro
women never kiss. A friend of mine,
who has been great traveller, has WIS.,
tied Africa and Hayti, has remarked to
me the strange fact that negro women
never kiss. "-Louisvile Post.
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gor poung Readers.
4 LESSON


One single grain of corn took root
Beside the garden walk;
On, let 1t stay" said little May,
q" want it for my stalk"
And there it grew until the leaves
Waved in the summer light:
All day it rocked the baby ear.
And wrapped it warm at night. iit
And then the yellow corn-sillS came
"A skein of silken thread:
Ii was as pretty as the hair
Upon the baby's head 81.
Alas! one time, in idle mood,
May pulled the silk away.
And then forgot her treasured stalk
For many summer day. .
At last she said: I'm sure my corn
Is ripe enough to eat;
In even rows the kernels lie, r
All white and juicy sweet
All me! they all were black and dry,
Were wlthered long ago;
What was the naughty corn about"
She said. to cheat me SOL!
She did not guess the silken threads
Were slender pipes to lead
The food the tasseled blossom shook
10 each small kernels need.
The work her foolish fingers wrought
Was shorter than breath;
Yet every milky kernel then
Began to starve to death!
So list, my little children all,
This simple lesson heed:
mat many grief and sin has come
FROM one small, thoughtless deed.
Vide Aigdte.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-05

This butter, MIR. Spicer," said the
dealer, carried off the prize at the
farmers fair" and Seth spat out taste
OF the compound and remarked. ..Un-
less the prize was a ships anchor and
chain cable, | should think the butter
could have carried it OFF easily."- Bos-
ton Commercial Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-05

There is society in Europe known
as the Rhenish Cigar-tip Collecting AS
ISOLATION. numbering 1882 members,
and the report is made that they have
gathered 1859 pounds of cigar tips
(buttsP), which have sold for $4,000
marks, all of which has been spent for
useful gifts to 1,728 children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-05

The BARRIERS children are little
sha.yers; the upholsterer's are little
tackers; the butchers are young lambs;
the carpenters are chips from the old
block; the bakers are cram baby tarts,
and the angry mans are little pets. =
Ne10 York. Ddity NeaOs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-11-05

The last church. attended bv the
late President Garfield was that If St.
James at Long Branch. The pew he
occupied was on one of the side aisles,
and is indicated by drapery ON the wall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
BY CABLE.

LONDON, September 14.-The Times
says the British commissioners 20 to
Paris in few days to resume negotia-
tions for treaty Of commerce. We
understand France will now concede
a point in regard to the prolongation
ofthe existing treaty, which was the
immediate occasion Of the suspension
of negotiations.
Subscriptions to the exhibition Of
Irish manufacturers, sl3,979.
The Journal De st. Petersburg, the
Russian official organ, points out that
the intimate family relations of the
two Emperors have favored political
understanding and thereby served the
interests Of the two nations. Russia
and Germany have exercised an i'm
pOrtant influence over their destinies.
A dispatch from Tunis says the
camp at Zaghanan is in a critical po-
sitiOn, all communication with Tunis
being cut off.
1t is stated that three hundred Rus
sian mobiles have organized themselves
under the name OF " Sacred Legion"
as counter association to the Nihilist
attempts on the life of the Car. They
will dispose Of large funds and employ
complete system of secret organiza-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14


SOMEBODY will get Guiteau yet.
He has not a friend on earth, and if
he were in Hades it seems probable
that he would be driven to some re-
mote corner and fenced off to himself,
where he would not have social call
once in million years. An artillery
sergeant shot at him the other day,
and the bullet grazed his head aud
was imbedded in the cell wall. The
sergeant was arrested, Of course, for
the law protects Guitesu the same as
any other prisoner. His only safety
is in very close confinement. Turned
loose where the public could see him,
he would not live an hour in any city
North or South, Such is the detesta-
tion 10 which he is held that there are
hundreds Of men who would lose all
self control and kill him at sight, were
the opportunity presented. That he
lives is an evidence of the strength Of
our institutions aud the force and
power Of the law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
CLAUDE DUVAL,
On the Road in New Hamp-
shire,
RObs "a Coach, Hut Has 10 Take TO
the Woods.

BosToN, September IA. Additional
particulars Of the daring robbery of
the passengers on the road between
Glenhouse and Glen Station, New
Hampshire, yesterday, state that one
man stopped the team OF Frank w.
Andrews, of Boston, who was driving
with his family ahead of the regular
coach. which contained several pas
sengers. The highwayman wore a
veil. AS the coach drove up, he had
stopped Andrews and compelled him
to give him $500 and his watch, and
taken a pin from Mrs, Andrews. He
allowed Andrews to go on and ad
vanced on the stage, saying sit was
their turn next. But the driver Of
the latter started his horses and at
tempted to run him down. The rob-
ber fred his pistol several times, but
was thrown to the ground by the
horses. A passenger shot at him with
a small revolver, and be retreated to
the woods, leaving the stage to go rap
idly down hill, the leading horses
breaking loose and-Eunning ahead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

The officers of the Atlanta Interna-
tional Cotton Exposition ara Joseph
E. Brown, President; H. l. Kimball,
Director General; Samuel NJ. Inman,
Treasurer, and John W. Ryckman,
Secretary. Mr.. Inman is Tennes,
seean, native OF Jefferson county,
where he lived until the beginning Of
the war. When very young he enlisted
in the Confederate service, and during
the latter part of the war was con-
nected with the escort of General W.
Y. G. Humes, now Of this city. After
the war it was not very healthy for a
Confederate boy to go back to East
Tennessee-at least it was not always
pleasant. Mr.. Inman and his brothers
located in Atlanta, where they had an
uncle, Walker H. lnman, formerly, il
not now, banker. They had another
uncle in New York, William Inman,
Wall street banker. The younger
Lnman boys are sons of Shadrick
Inman, successful merchant at
cambridge, East Tennessee, up to the
war, who is yet living, perhaps at
Atlanta. They were divided between
Atlanta and New York. They first
had good positions, and being young
men Of fine intelligence, popular man
ners and exemplary habits, they were
rapidly advanced, soon became part
ners and then began large operations
on their own account. All the family
seem to have prospered and grown
comparatively wealthy, The wealth
Of John and Sam Inman is variously
estimated and has been the subject Of
many glowing newspaper articles, some
of them rather fulsome The best
thing to be said of these worthy young
men, for they are considerably under
forty, is that they are modest, honor
able and liberal. Success has not
turned their heads. They attend to
their business as closely as when they
first started out on small salaries, and
give literally to proper benevolent
and charitable objects. In their lives
they illustrate the advantages of good
early training. They were
brought up religiously, were
taught habits of thrift to respect
religion and its ministers, to be in
dustrious, honest in all their dealings
law abiding and manly. In growing
rich they have not forgotten to be
charitable, public spirited and useful
They havehad good opportunities and
made good use of them. They arc
solid, useful citizens-a credit to theil
native and adopted States, and an ex
ample for the young men of the South
to follow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

RThe trustees of the Jordan estate,
in letter declining to permit the
removal Of William Penn's bones to
America, say |" If it could be shown
that the possession of the leaden coffin
that is supposed to contain the re-
mains of the founder of Pennsylvania
would more effectually impress his
sentiments and teaching on the minds
and cousciences of American citizens
than the splendid edifce that they
propose to raise to his memory, a
prima facie argument for its removal
might possibly be maintained. The
trustees believe that no such result
would be likely to ensue that the
voice Of William Penn speaks just as
loudly from beneath the green turf at
Jordan's as it could do from under
the shadow of stately dome in the
city of Philadelphia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

Our market is quiet to-day, a
drOopy feeling having been impaired
by drop of I'd abroad this morning,
and sc in New York yesterday. with
weakness prevalent iu other markets.
The trade depression in England, and
the probable stoppage Of spinning at
Manchester and elsewhere, is having
its influence on prices. Sales yester-
day we're 600 bales, all to spinners,
closing quiet at a fraction lower on
the better classes. To-day at noon
prices we're again lowered as follows:
Low ordinary, 7sc; ordinary, Ste; good
ordinary, 9ic; low middling, 1O5c;
middling, 1lsc; good middling, l15c;
middling fair, l2lc.
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weather Ahead.

WASHINGTON, September l4.-For
the Ohio valley and Tennessee fair
weather, followed by Increasing cloud
mess and local rains, eastsrly winds,
becoming variable, lower barometer,
stationary or higher temperature. For
the lower Missouri valley fair weather,
winds shifting northerly, higher ba-
rometer, stationary or lower tempera-
ture.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

LOUISVILLE, September l4.-The
river is stationary, with 2 feet in the
canal. There is no water on the falls
by the marks. Cloudy and pleasant.
PITrsBURG, September 14.-The
river is about stationary, with . 2inches
in the channel. Clear and cool.
CAIRO, September l4.-Arrived-
Grand Lake, St. Louis, Z am; Jay
Gould, St. Louie, Z am; John B.
Maude, 10 am. peparted-Polar
Star, St. Louis, 5 am Grand Lake
and Jay Gould. st. Louis, 10 am,
John B. Msude, st, Louis, Ii am.
Cloudy and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
SAN FRANCISCO
sends the First InstalIment to
Michigan.

SAN FRANCISCO, September Ia
At the regular noon prayer meeting at
the hall of the Young Mems Jhris-
tian Association to-day, after prayers
had been offered for the sufferers by
the Michigan forest fires, suggestion
was made that if they expected God
to hear prayers Of that sort not backed
up by coin they were badly mistaken.
He did not do business that way. A
subscription was at once started. and
800 collected, which, it is expected,
will be increased promptly to $500.
The amount collected was telegraphed
to Mayor Carlton, of Port Huron, as
the first installment from San Fran
cisco,
Ground was broken at Oakland to
day on the new narrow gauge railroad
to Bodie.
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Ma. R. M. MoKIE, formerly of this
city, but for several years past a resi-
dent Of San Antonio, Texas, has EN-.
barked in journalistic enterprise at
FL Paso. He is one of the editors and
proprietors Of the III Pase Herald, a
we'll printed, newsy, Sprighdy paper,
issued weekly at 50 year. Mr.. McKis
is very enthusiastic as to the future of
81 Paso and the surrounding country.
We wish him great success. He is a
capable journalist and business man,
has had considerable experience, and
deserves to prosper, as he doubtless
will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
The city schools of Knoxville have
a total attendance Of I'LL pupils.

IT is understood that the colored
people Of this city. being mindful Of
the. aid they received from abroad in
the dark days ofl878 and 70, will, as
an expression of sympathy with the
Michigan sufferers, take up collections
in their churches, lodges and societies,
to be sent forward to the general relief
fund This is a very comDendable
movement, and one that will reflect
great credit upon the colored popula-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
An Unprovokesl Murder.

ST. LOUIS. September 14.-A Post
Dispatch special from Pierce City says
that Charles I. Harris was passing
thehouse of Ward Hubbard, a laborer,
last evening, when the latter came out
with o shot gun and dealt Harris a
terrible blow over tho rigSt eye,
crushing his skull and causing instant
death. No cause is assigned for the
deed. Harris parents reside in Texas.
Hubbard gavo himself up to the
authorities.
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CIearinghonse Report.
THE FORFEIT SYSTEsT.
Its Workings Practically The
Same Here as Elsewhere.

A reporter who made it his business
to investigate the forfeit system, as
praoticed by the Taxing District,
talked with several officials and others
this morning.
why is money asked, instead of a
forfeit2' was inquired.
Because it is more difficult to give
a bond than to put up a small money
forfeit"
rs it usual for persons arrested for
felonies to put up forfeit9'
"0b, no. Some friend Of the party
must qualify before a magistrate and
obligate himself to pay so much in case
the prisoner does not appear when
wanted" =
"Then the forfeit only applies to
misdemeanors?"
l"0f course. And it would be a
hardship in many instances for a man
to call on his friends to go his bond
for FIVE or ten dollars. But for the
custom, strangers to the city whohave
no acquaintance here, might un-
Willingly commit some misdemqanor
and be compelled to lie in jail until
trial"
"Do you claim the right to refuse a
bond and demand a money forfeit?"
I'VE do not. The stationhouse-
keeper understands that he can take
either, at the option Of the prisoner.
If bond is offered, he summons the
magistrate to fix the proper papers,
butts not required to promenade the
streets with the prisoner in search Of
bond"
DO You remember a ease where
bond was giyen2'
"0nly one in the last six months. A
man was arrested for carrying pistol
which is an offense against the Dis
trict, as we'll as State. He gave I
bond for the State, and also one Of $50
the usual forfeit to the District"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
Third Dispatch.

LoNO BRANCH, September IA, ll:9O
a.m.-Sscretary Lincoln just saw the
President. He says he expected to
see very i'll man, and that his ex.
pectations were realized He had not
seen the President since Che afternoon
Of the day he was shot, and of course
great change had taken place. The
conversation was very brief and en-
tirely personal. No business matters
were referred to. The Secretary only
remained in the room about minute.
At this hour the favorable condition
continues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
COTTON sTATENEET.
Santamhpr IA 1881

New YORK, September ID, IL .28
p.m.-Cotton quiet and to cheaper
Ordinary, 8 l5.l6O; good ordinary,
l0lc; low middling, II l3 Ice; mid
ding, 1859; good middling, l23c; mid
ding fair, l32c; fair, 144c. Futures
are steady at l3 to q points below last
evenings closing prices.
LIVERPOOL, September IA, 1915 p.
motion dull. easier and sc lower.
Uplands, Z 3-16d; Orleans, Z 3-l6d.
Sales to-day, 5000 bales. Receipts,
1900 bales. All American. Futures
heavy.
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Fourth Dispatch.

LONG BRANCH, September l3.-The
President has been placed in his re-
clining chair.
ELBERoN, September l3.-At the
request of Attorney General Mac
Veagh a temporary track from the
Central railroad, New Jersey, to
Franklyn Cottage will not be removed
ct present.
After the President was comfortably
settled down in bis chair he expressed
sense Of qualification, and remarked,
"This should have been commenced
three weeks ago."
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INSURANCE. STOCK FOR SALE.

WILL be sold 1t public suction. for cash,
wv on. FRIDAY, iSd inst, between the
hours Of u m. aud 8 o'elsek, pm at the
Memphis, TWO HUNDRED AND FIVE
SHARES Of stock Of the MEMPHIS CITY
FIRE AND GENERAL INSURANCE CO..
held as collateral security for debt due the
Manhattan Bank Of Memphis.
The stock Is represented by certificates Of
the following amounts:
2eertiheates each Of 50 shares-lea fharoe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

By aid of his telephone system, DR..
Cornelius Herr has, during expert
ments made under the auspices Of the
French postal authorities, transmitted
audible speech 500 miles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

1lo shares.
Each certificate will be sold separately part
or entire lot as may be necessary to pay the
debt, cost and expense for which the stock is
Pledged. MAURICE MAAS,
Acting Cashier Of the Manhattan Bank
Of Memphis.
Memphis. Tenn, September IA, 1881 II 10
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second Dispatch.

ELBERoN, September IA, 1890 am.
The Presidents pulse is now 80.
DR.. Bliss says he passed good night,
and awoke refreshed this morning.
The tebrile rise came on about | am
and commenced passing of before six.
The President commences the day as
favOrably as yesterday, and there has
not been single disturbing symptom.
The weather continues fine. 1t is per-
fectly clear, excepting over the ocean,
where beautifully tinted haze pre-
walls. DR.. Hamilton is satisfied with
the progress Of the patient, as are also
COlonels Swain and Rockwell.
Should the President make the re-.
quest TO- day, he will again be placed
in his reclining chair for a short
time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

The water question is still leading
topic and it would be folly for the
company to imagine themselves rest
ing securedly in blissful forgetfulness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
MEcHAMIcS

Building and Loan Association.
Office, Room No. %, Planters ms. Building.
DEGULARmonihly meetingWEDNESDAY
~ evening, September II, SPIN. Members
are urgently requested to attend. Payments
may be made TO the Secretary during business
hours. G.. '. RAMDAUT, President.
CHAs. 7, PATERSON, Secretary 10 Il
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THE PRESIDENT.
Firat Dispatch. OmcIaI.

ELBERoN, September 14.-At an
examination of the President at $3.50
this morning, his temperature was
98.4i pulse, 100; respiration, 10. He
passed the night comfortably, sleeping
sufficiently. He is bright and cheerful
this morning, and has taken the fruits
and his first meal for the day with a
relish.