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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-01
A HlDEOUS TOLL.GATHERER.

In the year 1857, was mate Of the
ship Ellen Bird, then making her third
voyage. 1t was in the palmy days of
the sandal-wOOd and beeswax trade,
and we were at the Island of Timor, an
chored at Delhi haven. taking in \
cargo.
Sandal wood, so valuable because Of
its enduring perfume for the manufac-
ture of fancy work-boxeS, desks and
cabinets, could. at that time. be OBJ
tanned in considerable quantities in tt
NOR. 1t grows there as small timber
tree among the mountains of the interi-
or. The natives are hired to take it to
the harbor in small logs, carried ON the
shoulders of two or three men walking
together, or upon the backs of their
tanned ponies.
Viii e slowly taking in this part of
our cargo, log by log, l. as mate of the
vessel. was dispatched on trip inland,
to hasten the collection of beeswax.
Three OF the seamen accompanied me.
Some twenty natives of the island also
went with us to take up, the wild bees
nests, and these were to be paid in
goods at the vessel for all the wax they
might gather.
For over week we slept in two bam-
boo huts set up on posts, with matched
roofs, at place the natives called the
Dardees, twenty or twenty-five miles
back from Delhi.
Dardee is the TimOrese name for a
very curious tree, the roots of which
rise out of the ground in tangled,
complicated pyramid to the height of
sixty. and even eighty. feet. 1t is at
the top of this vast mass that the real
trunk of the tree begins. branching out
above in Il top almost as thick and ex-
tensive rs the root. Often these wide
spread and thckly-woven dardee roots
inelose an open space at their center,
where one may stand directly beneath
the great trunk overhead. These root
systems are not unfrequently thirty,
forty and even fifty feet in diameter,
exhibiting q singularly-g rotesguc,
gnarled appearance; and where forest
of them stand moderately close togeth-
er, they present to the eve 4 most be-
wildering maze.
But the forests of Timor are, As a
rule, by no means dense. Open plats,
full OF rank. coarse grass and flowers,
alternate with the groves of larser
trees; AID the whole country round
about the huts, where we spent our
nights. was one great natural apiary.
The huts, in fact, were built by bee
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-01

Mr.. Theodore X. Davis, who de-
signed the famous White House dinner
service. is engaged on q design for 3
vase which is to be called America in
1884," with subtitle Of Union and
Peace" The panels and surfaces will
be decorated with typical scenes in the
life of the country from actual studies in
the artists portfolio.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Steamers of this line leave Memphis
Every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p. m,
For Cairo, Louisville and Cincinnati,
Connecting at Cincinnati with Rail
roads and Steamers for all
Eastern, Northern & Western Points,
Giving through tickets to all points
Chicago. Toledo, Buffalo, Richmond,
New York, Washington City, Phila-
delphia and Boston.
East, North and Western tourists
will find the La Belle river route safe,
delightful and economical.
Rates by this line cheaper than any
other lrst-class route. Meals and
staterooms free. Baggage checked
through.
Passengers can rely on a splendid
trip by this line, as the steamers are all
fi~rst-class, having been expressly built
for the accommodation Of passengers.
Each steamer carries a full string
band. r. W. LIGHTBURNE,
General Freight and Ticket Agent.
A. Y. STEPHENS, Passenger Agent,
No. 2 Monroe ST., Memphis, Tenn,
March, %, l881-tf.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

1t is q we'll established and ad.
mitted fact that too much iron in
tonic preparations is injurious. The
proportions Of Iron and Aluminium,
together with. other valuable me-
dicinal properties, in the Seven
Springs Iron anG Aluminium, to-
gether with other valuable mediei-
nal properties, in the Seven Springs
Iron andAlum Mass, manufactured
by Landrum & Litchfeld, Abing-
don, Va, are SO properly adjusted
that it is by far superior to any
other tonic or mass in the treatment
of chronic, constitutional and fe-
male complaints. For sale by drug
gists.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
DON'T % FORGET IT!

The celebration by the Knights
of Honor will take place next Mon.
day. Able speakers have been in
vited and are expected. There
will be good music--the New Alba.
ny Brass Band having been en-
gagged FOR the occasion. Aud, at
night, q GRAND BALL will be
given at the Court House by the
young men of Ripley, compliment
ary to the Knights of Honor. Ev.
Dry body is invited.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Ripley, Miss.

The following is SO suggestive
as we'll as truthful, its reproduc-
ton may do some good. There are
a number of newspaper readers
who might profit by its perusal:
"Newspaper subscriptions are
always paid In advance; that is to
say, ii the subscriber does not do
it, the publishers are obliged to, as
the paper dealer the cOmpOSitOrs,
the type makers, the ink dealers,
the scissors grinder, the landlord
and others will not wait till the
year expires. Weaeave the delin.
quentsubscriber to finish this item
to suit himself"
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
JEFF. DAVIS.
Ar interesting Book.

l have been appointed agent for
the "Riso and Fall of the Oonteder.
ate Government" JEFF. Davis
great book, containing the views
of Southern leaders on the right Of
secession, the causes which led to
the war and a succinct history Of
that memorable struggle, together
with life-like portraits Of all the
leading officers, civil and military,
of the Confederate Government
No Southern man, who feels an in
terest in his country, can afford to
be without it, and, as a history Of
the most momentOus civil war OF
modern times, it is invaluable to ev-
cry student of current events.
Sold only by subscription, and no
money to be paid until the book is
delivered.
When you come to town call and
see Prospectus and prices, first door
South Of Post Office.
l.. II. ELLIOTT.
April Soft.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Messrs. II. B. McCord and T. A.
Hunt are duly authorized to take
applications and reseipt for premi-
um for Fire Insurance on dwellings
and contents, in Tippah County, in
the Home, Phenix, Western and
Liverpool, London & Globe Insu-
rance Companies.
P. M. slavery,
District Agent.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Watch and Clock Work
Repaired on English Principle.

W H. RAGGEFT has just arrived
from England, and is residing in this
town at Spight's Hotel. He has
served seven years apprenticeship and
has had % years practice in some of
the first firms in London.
His Office viii be found South Of
the public square with w. 2. Avis,
where he viii undertake to repair ali
kinds, Of work in the best manner pos
sible and at the lowest prices. Don't
forget the name, w. H. RAGGETT.
from England, Ripley, Miss.
March 10, I88l.4tt.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Garden Seeds at
BROWNS.

Capt. Frank Beazley and wife,
both blind, gave one Of their unri-
vailed entertainments at the Court
House in this place on Monday
night last and another on Tuesday
night. The performance consisted
of music, congratulations, &C., and
was very good. The admission fee
was only 25 cents, and those who
attended more than got their mon
ey's worth. Capt. Beazley was a
Confederate soldier and had both
of his eyes shot out at the battle OF
Missionary Ridge near Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, in the year 1858. His
wife is a native Mississippian, has
always been blind, and obtained
her musical education atthe Missis-
sippi Asylum for the Blind. They
are deserving Of encouragement
and patronage in their efforts to
make an honest living, and We most
heartily commend them to the fa-
vOrable consideration Of the press
and people wherever they may 60.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

The protracted meeting, which
commenced at the Methodist
Church ON Sunday last, is still In
progress. For a part Of the time,
MIR. Cogdell, the pastor, was assist
ed by Rev. Mr.. Cook Of the Mem.
phis Conference, who preached sew
eral able and instructive discourses.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02


AT a stated meeting of Ripley
Lodge, No. So, /. o. o. F., held Sat-
urday night, June Is, 1881, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected as
officers for the ensuing term of six
months, viz:
j. V. Shepherd, N. q.
J. N. Smith, V. g.
Fl. B.AcCord, Secretary.
J. Il. Buchanan, P. s.
M. S. Phyfer, Treasurer.
W. W. Worsham, Chaplain.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Mr., N. B. Holt, who had been
In attendance upon the session of
the Grand Lodge Of Knights of
Honor Of Mississippi, at Aberdeen,
returned home on Saturday last.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Prof. K, Q. Prewitt, principal Of
the "Rlpley Free Male Institute"
has gone ona visit to relatives and
friends in Tennessee and Kentucky,
and will probably be absent several
weeks.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
No TTospltal Needea.

No palatial hospital needed tor
Hop Bitters patients, nor large sal.
ariod talented buffers to tell what
Hop Bitters will do or cure, as they
tell their own story by their GER
tain and absolute cures vt home
New York Independent.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Mr.. Daniel Rogan left tor st.
Louis on Monday last with the view
of taking a course of instruction in
the Commercial College Of Bryant
and Stratton of that city.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Remember the Ola whiskey House

Remember the Old whiskey House.
take this method of informing my
friends and the public generally that l
am at the same old stand on the west
side of the public square, with a full
line of straight Kentucky and Tennes
see whiskeys for this market, which /
will sell on the most reasonable terms,
from one pint to FIVE gallons.
Respectfully,
T.. 0. WILLIS. :
Ripley, Miss. [lOm, led, If.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
District Agent.

Mr.. J. N. Whitehead, we are
glad to see, has so far recovered
from his late severe injuries, as
again to be able to appear upon our
streets.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

~The very latest styles, unique
and handsome, in Ladies and Misses
Dress and Shade Hats and Bonnets
opened to-day at BROWNS. Call
and see them. Also Parasols.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
TO create a hearty and regular

TO create a hearty and regular
appetite and at the same time
have all kinds of food "agree" with
the stomach, use Balls Digestive
Salt at your table, instead of ordi-
nary table salt. See advertisement
in another column.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Jno. Y. hurry, Jr., according to
announcement made at the meet.
ing last Friday night, will address
the Murphy Union at the next regu
lar meeting, July 9th, 1881.
Mr.. EDITOR ADV: Please print
the above in next issue and oblige.
Respectfully,
L. p. SMITH, Sec.
Ripley, June 20, 1881.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

The Mississippi republicans
have given up the ghost. The two
wings ofthe democracy in that state
can now 60 in and make politics
lively among themselves without
interruption from the out side
Memphis Avalanche, Both,
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Seed at Hunt & McCar

Our, honest and "never rest.
ing" painter, Wiley, has secured
the services Of Mir. II. Massey, the
noted Canadian painter; and it is
astonishing the way the two turn
out their work. 1t is both pretty
and we'll finished.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Our townsman, Mr.. Oscar Price,
left the city several days ago on a
visit to relatives and friends in
Bonneville, Miss, and we see that
he also extended his visit to Bald
wyn.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
~ sac.

A wagon and three mules. Two
Of the mules are matches, and work
together in double harness. II you
wish to buy OF trade, call on q. w.
Tipler at the Livery Stable.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Job Printing.

We are prepared to do all kinds
of job printing at this office, such as
bill heads, letter heads, cards, post
ers, tags, pamphlets, blanks, etc,
at short notice, and upon terms as
Low AS THE LOWEST. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Give US a call.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Midsummer Bargains!
To make space for the largest
stock Of
s AND 40 CENT GOODS AND
BASKETS,
yet seen, now arriving, / will
up to the 18th July sell the
entire stock of Ladies' Under
wear AT COST,
Chemises from 33c up. Tuck
ed Skirts from 42c up
Drawers from 28e up. Night
gowns from SOC up.
Our Millinery Goods are open,
and have been pronounced
splendid and we think prices
are very low.
The Dress Goods stock is
on a par, with a full measure
of all the necessary compile
ments for the finish Of dress.
Samples freely mailed to all
applicants.
In all that pertains to a la,
dy's wardrobe, a customer
can be exactly suited in any
reasonable want and at the
most moderate prices.
Inspection solicited.
A. BROWN.
June A, 1881.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

The Batesville Blade says the re.
port that Gen. Reuben Davis has
left the Greenback party is not cor
rect.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Although the crops are reported
to be later, they are equally as good
now, if not better than they were at
the same time last year.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Mr.. L. Fl. Elliott and famil y,
after a weeks absence on a visit to
relatives and friends in Union coun.
ty, returned to the city a few days
ago.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Ripley, June 20, 1881.

Go to Hunt & McCarley's for
your Paints, Oils, Turpentine and.
VarniShes.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

We are requested to announce
that Rev. W. A. Gray will preach
at the Methodist Church to.mor.
row at II o'clock, A. M.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

School shoes, all sizes, good
qualities, low prices, at
BROWNS.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Hum 6 McCsrley have on
hand a full assortment OF Paint
Brushes at prices TO suit the times.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

BOARD, including fuel, lights and lodg-
ing, call be had with the best private fami-
lies at from eight to ten dollars per month.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars always
on hand at Hunt & McCarley's.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
RIPLEY INSTITUTE.

A High School for Boys and Young
Men
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

The first session of this Institution of
learning will commence on, the lst Monday
in september, 1881, and continue 3 months.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
RIPLRY coTToN MARKET.

Cotton is now selling in cur mar
ket At from Al 10 9tc.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Boys and Ohildren's Clothing,
Jorge stock with low prices, at
BROWNS
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
gar0.

Go to T. .. Willis's for fine CT
gaES.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

PROF. r. o. PREWITT (of the Univer-
sity of Va.,) as Principal, aided by Q COM
petent corps Of assistants, all Of whom are
experienced educators, will have charge Of
the school.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
Tuition Absolutely FREE TO ALLs

A school building well ventilated. we'll
lighted, well heated and thoroughly fur
nished, pleasantly and conveniently located
in beautiful grove in the suburbs of flown,
Is one OF the ATTRACTIONS.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Pure Machine Oil always on
hand at Hunt q MOCarley's.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
R E TO TnE R

FREE TO THE WORLDI
The first session of this Institution Of
learning will commence on the lst Monday
in september, 1881, and continue . months.
Tuition Absolutely FREE TO ALI
A school building well ventilated. well
lighted, well heated and thoroughly fur
nlshed, pleasantly and conveniently located
in q beautiful grove in the suburbs of town,
Is IL OF the ATTRACTIONS.
PROF. Z. o. PREWITT (of the Univer-
sity of Va, } as Principal, aided by Q COM
petsnt corps Of assistants, all Of whom are
experienced educators, viii have charge Of
the school.
BOARD, including fuel, lights and lodg-
ing, can be had with the best private fami-
lies at from eight to ten dollars per month.
Ripley is distinguished for the HIGH o
tone and social qualities of its citizens, its
freedom from the haunCs of dissipation, for
the celebrity of its Female School (Stone-
wall College,) tor its healthfulness and eX-
emption from all epidemic diseases and Its
easy access, by rail, from all points.
Upon application to the Supt. Of the Rip
ley Rail Road, special arrangements can be
made for reduced fare to Students living on
said road.
FREE TUITION, CHEAP BOARD,
Heathfulness and Desirabiiity of Location,
and T~horoughness of Instruction, present
inducements ExCELLED by NONE and RQUAL-
ED by FEW Institutions in the land.
For further particulars apply to the Prin-
cipal or to the President ofthe Board Of
Trustees. W. A. CRUM,
Pres. Board Of Trustees.
Q. L HARRIS, SEQ
Ripley, MISS May 81, 1SS1-tf.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02
MEMPHIS . OHIO RIVER PACKET co.
STEAMERS

For Cairo, Louisville & Cincinnati.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-07-02

Upon application to the Supt. of the Rip
ley Rail Road, special arrangements can be
made for reduced fare to Students living ON
said road.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
Economy in Fuel.

DR.. CIV. Sicmens thinks it about time
that the economical use OF fuel should
be practiced in our offices and our
homes, as well as in large manufacture
ing establishments. He has devised a
CRATE which gives out n fine heat with
out noxious gases into a room-a CRATE
which is very clearly and which meets
fairly the requirements OF economy III
construction and use. There is no
patent on this CRATE. An iron dead
plate is riveted at right angles toa stout
copper plate facing the back OF the
CRATE and extending five inches above
and below, where the iron plate joins it.
The dead plate stops short about an
inch from the bottom bar of the CRATE
to make room for a half-inch gas-pipe
which is penetrated with small holes al
ranged zig-zag on its upper surface.
This pipe rests on q lower plate bent
downward toward the back so as to
form vertical and horizontal channel
Of about one inch in breadth between
the two plates. A trap door in the
lower plate below the gas pipe serves
to remove the ashes. The vertical por-
ton of the channel contains strip of
sheet copper arranged like frill and
riveted to the back. This frill of cop
per conducts the heat from the hack
and sets up q current of air in the chan
mel, and this air forces the small gas
jets of the perforated pipe to burn
brightly. Instead of the pumice stone,
the front of the CRATE is filled with coke
or anthracite to which the heat of the
gas-jets is transferred. DR.. Siemens
says that he holds it almost barbarous
to use raw coal for any purpose and
that the time will come when all our
fuel will be separated into its two con-
stituents before reaching our factories
or domestic hearths.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
AriStOcratic IdierS.

The men who do no work and vet live
on the fat of the land, are constantly in
creasing in New York. | do not refer
to the clever fellows who pick up all
sorts of odds and ends by their wits,
but to the heightened idlers along
Fifth Avenue and thereabout, who toll
not, neither do they spin, and yet dress
in the best, and fare sumptuously every
day, chiefly at the clubs. Most of them
are the sons of men who laid up fortunes
by just as hard work as any of our busy
merchants are doing now. The fortunes
were put into real estate or some other
form of permanent investment, and now
yield handsome annual returns We have
landlords in New York whose rent rolls
run from $50, 900 to $4,000 year, and
in some cases to 100000. These, L
need hardly say, are exclusive of the
Astors, Goelets and other heirs to enor-
nous estates. We have scores of very
rich men, besides, who made great
fortunes in trade or by speculation, and
who rank as millionares, though their
names are not often seen in the papers,
AS rule, the sons of these magnates,
of the first class and the second, have no
inclination to work. 1t was enough for
their fathers and grandfathers to do
that. What they live for is to have a
good time-to dress at the top of the
fashion, drive fast horses, be hail fellows
well met with the nabobs of the clubs,
get invitations to stylish dinners and
receptions, and in general way copy
the manners and dress of the English
aristocracy as closely as possible. A
good deal has been said from time to
time about the growth of a privileged
class in New York. The class is very
large one, and it includes another class,
which may be called the community of
aristocratic idlers. AS families require
large wealth. and set up in the fashion
able world. this class steadily increases.
Our friends the communists dislike it
greatly, and would like to pull it down,
but it keeps on growing, and will con-
tinue to do so. Its existence is, no
doubt, one of the inevitable consequent
ces of the accumulate on of money in in
dividual hands, Cor. Detroit Free
Drocc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-01-27
Something About Babies.

According to a Yorkshire notion, a
new born infant should be laid first in
the arms of a maiden before anyone
touches it; and in some places the in
fant's right hand is left unwashed in
order that he may gather riches. 1t is,
too, considered very important by many
that an infant should 60 up. in the world
before it goes down. Thus, in Cleave-
land, says Mr.. Henderson, if a child
should be born in the top story of q
house, for want of a flight of stairs one
of the gossips will take it in her arms
and mount table, chair. or chest of
drawers before she carries it down
stairs.
In the north of England, when an in
FAINT for the first time goes out of the
house, it is presented with an egg, some
salt and a little loaf of bread, and occa-
sionally small piece of money-these
gifts being supposed to insure that the
child shall never stand in need of the
common necessaries of life. In the
East Riding of Yorkshire few matches
are added to light the child to heaven.
1t was, too, in former times, custom
airy, and the practice is not yet obsolete,
10 PROVIDE large cheese and cake, and
cut them at the birth of the child. These
were called the grooming cake and
cheese" and were distributed among all
the neighbors.
In Yorkshire this cake is termed the
"pepper cake" and in some localities
the s. sickening cake" Iii the source
of a species of divination, for being cut
into small piecesby the medical man.
it is divided among the unmarried of the
female sex, under the name of :" dream
ing bread.'' Each one takes a piece,
places it in the foot of the left stocking,
and throws it over the left shoulder.
This being done, they must retire to bed
backward, without uttering word, and
those who are lucky enough to fall
asleep before midnight are favored with
a sight of their future husband in their
dreams.