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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

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Many people have the habit of teas
ing every one they can, particularly
children, Just for the fun (2) of seeing
them get angry and to see what they
will do and hear what they will say.
Nothing else seems to give them quite
as much satisfaction as this kind Of
sport, and they will go to any kind Of
trouble and lose no opportunity Of en-
gazing liz it, to the vexation and dis
comfort of every child they are any
length Of time in contact with.
One Of these pests of social life
comes where a child Is quietly at play,
and the first thing is to upset its toys
or itself, or annoy it in some way, and
when it manifests its excited feelings,
they laugh as fit were a good joke.
If the little one is p%ugnacious, and
rushes at its tOrmentor with its little
fist and tries to punish him it is con-
sidered rare sport. and candy or coin
is bestowed as a gift to appease the
wrath of the aggrieyed child, only TO
be provoked again when another op
portunity presents itself. These peo-
pie undoubtedly do not mean to do
harm, and would be highly offended
we're they accused Of being %tyrannical,
which is indeed the case. They would
probably plead guilty to a charge OF
"thoughtlessness merely" when re-
monstrated with, never once dreaming
o fthe injury they are iniicting on the
little one itself, and through it on
others, by thus abnormally and pre-
NATURALLY developing the organs whose
function is mainly self-protection.
The constant repetition OF these dis
turbances renders the child irritable,
ready to fly in a passion on the slight
est p~royocation, and often very diff
cult to manage by its rightful guar
dams.
Causing any one to suffer merely fol
ones amusement has been justly con.
sidered as barbarous pleasure; but il
is little better il the suffering is men
tai instead Of physical. In fact, it is
worse in effects, because moro lasting
than that caused by merely physical
pain. More than this, it is one of the
meanest kinds Of oppression, because
the little victim is unable to cope witt
the generally strong oppressor, and il
some cases is rendered very frantic b
being thwarted in every attempt Il
defend itself from persecution.
| would like to enter a protes
against all teasing of children in an.
way or on any subject. let then
grow and develop as nature intended
they should, and don't spoil their dis
position, and make them abnorma
before their time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
A BIunder.
Galveston News

dalNesi0n news
A short time since a we'll known
young gentleman of this city, with a
friend, left by steamerior New Or
leans. Before starting he telegraphed
to a friend in the Crescent City: Set
tie and | leave by steamer; secure US
a good ROOM" When the dispatch
was received it read "Sallie and l." SO
the recipient, thinking his young
friend had embraced the happy estate,
went to the st. Charles Hotel, secured
the bridsl chamber, and upon the ar
rival of the boat was at hand with the
handsomest turnout he could procure
to convey the couple to the hotel,
Imagine his dust when he saw the in.
nocent twain for whom be had gone
to so much trouble descend the ganG
plank. Whether the traditional bot
tie Of wine was INDUCED in over the
blunder is not recorded; but as all the
parties are Galyestonians, the joke il
highly enjoyed by the dwellers on tn,
Strand, who, in the dog days, study
how to enjoy life as best they can.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
Good Enough Cor the Nayy.

New York Tribune ISL
A promising youth Of sixteen, who
had stolen a considerable sun OF
money from his employers and was
found, when arrested playing the man
ly game Of pool in a bar room, was
arraigned yesterday in the Yorkville
! Police Court. He was discharged,
however, when the employer refused
to prosecute the charge, and the boys
parents stated that they intended to
place him in the navy. This recalls
the story of the vigilance committee,
in what an orator once called "thC
! ultimate West who agreed to spare
the prisoners life, he having committed
the indiscretion Of stealing a horse
if he would accept the position Of su.
perintendent of the Sunday. school, {
new institution regarded with consid.
cradle local pride by a number o
citizens, who had no very clear idei
what it meant. 1t would be interest
ing to know what notions of the quail
fcations requisite for admission To thu
United States navy are current on tht
ultimate East Side.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

their WEAKNESS, they began to cheer.
He raised his hand and said quietly'
Not now, boys, not now; VIC are too
near the enemy, and instantly it be-
came as still as though the boys were
asleep. His corps, from its frequent
removal from one department to
another, was dubbed 'Burnside's
Geography Class and l think it is
safe to affirm that no corps engaged in
more battles or endured more hard
ships than the old Ninth; and yet l
believe there was not a man In the
corps who would not have followed
General Burnside to starvation or to
the cannon's mouth, SO implicitly did
they believe in his integrity and pa
triotism."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

Colonel A. Wood Merryweather,
whom everybody in Scranton, Pa,
knows, writes and says: ~ had suf-
fered long from a arrangement of the
bladder and kidneys; it had made my
general health very poor. | also was
troubled with severe indigestion; pills
gave me only temporary relief, and !
experienced great anxiety Of mind, as
well as physical distress. A friend
recommended Browns Iron Bitters,
l have used it with most gratifying
results, and just now my health never
was better, and | feel that the cure is
permanent"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
Kaiser and Gar.

Now York Herald.
Since the death VI the Grand
Duchess Helena PauloWna the inau-
ence of women in Russian politics
has been steadily diminishing. The
gap left in the society Of the capital
by the closing Of the Michael Palace
has never been successfully filed, and
its brilliant throngs Of statesmen,
gathered without distinction Of party,
have found no similar meeting place.
The late Empress cared for nothing
but religion; the Princess Dolgorouki
had no ambition beyond the precincts
Of the Winter Palace. All the force
Of the GATHERINGS Of old seemed To
have been transmitted to the women
Of the people - Vera Sassoulitch
Sophie Peroysky and the self-style1
Charlotte Cordays Of the Russian
revolution. But our special CORES.
pendent at ST. Petersburg, discussing
by cable the vexed question Of the
Dantzic interview, says hat it wal
brought about mainly by the good
Offices Of the Grand Duchess Marie
Paulowna, sister-in Law Of the reign,
ing Gar. She had long regretted the
growing arrangement between the
Russian and German court. Pledged
10 the distinctive Russian party by
her marriage 10 the Grand Duke
Vladimir, the Emporor's fayorite
brother, chosen by him as regent in
case he were assassinated, her sym
pathies were with the German court,
to which her family was bound by ties
oftlose relationship. Therefore, with
her fathers aid, she labored to draw
from the Gar a token Of his affection
for the Kaiser. Where dirlomatists
would have failed the woman sue
ceeded. Alexander III. lost no time
in telling his uncle, in the memorable
words which our correspondent re-
ports, that be had Inherited all the
sentiments Of his iathor. Il was a
pleasant triumph of feminine diplo-
macy,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
ST. Agnes Female Academy, Memphis.

THIS Institution is DELIGHTFULLY."- situated in
i a retired and healthy part of the city of
Memphis, commanding the advantage Of
town and country. The entire surroundings
breathe an air of peaceful seolusion, which
ever eXerts so powerful an influence over the
moral, physical and intellectual life. The
course of study embraces the various branches
Of a solid and useful education. In the regu-
lar English course, the pupils on entering are
ranked according TO their proficiency in Or
biography, Grammar and Arithmetic. Par
tieular attention Is given To Sacred and Pro-
fanO History, Rhetoric and Composition,
Latin and French enter into tho regular
course. A portion of time Is allowed to each
pupil for plain and ornamental Ne~edlework,
Shell, Flowers, etc. Terms per Session, pays
able half yearly invariably in adyanoe-f0r
board and tuition in all branches taught In
the highest schools, Plain Sewing. Marking,
ETC.. Bed, Bedding, Stationery and Washing,
500 and Sl25, according 10. the ageor class OF
the pupil Special terms when several mem
bers of the same family attend the school. No
allowance is mace for partial absence or with
draWal before the expiration of the term, eX-
eept in case of serious or protracted illness.
ExTBAs-German. Italian, ETC., each S12;
Music on Piano and use Of instrument, $50;
$40; Embroidery and Ornamental Work, $40;
Use Of Library, 81; Dancing and Calisthenics
at professors charges; Vocal Music in class, IS;
Private Lessons, Sl6. Board per month during
vacation, If spent at the Academy, washing,
etc., SIS. Medicine and physicians fees will
form extra charges. Terms for day pupils, So,
81, S. or So per month. For further p%artiou-
lars apply to the LADY SUPERIOR.
1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

THE new Nashville morning paper,
The World, it is announced, will
make its appearance early next
month. Nashville has il population Of
over $1,000, and the surrounding
country is densely populated and PEN
etrated by numerous railroads. The
American and Banner are excellent
papers, but there is perhaps DON fol
another one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
Tuesday sweating, sept 80. 1881.

A STORY is going the rounds of the
press that a Pennsylvania man has de-
clined the Office Of State Treasurer,
because he does not think himself
qualified for the position. He ought
to swap his farm, or his saloon, OF
whatever he has, with sOme Ohio
man, and could no doubt get cOnsid-
cradle boot in the shape Of a future
rnhn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

The subscription price Of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is S. per
annum and SOC per month for less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOstage
free. Payable in advance invaria-
bly,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

Mr.. w. II. Vanderbilt has, it is
reported, offered Sl50,000 for 200 acres
at Greenwich. This piece of land
commands a magnificent view Of the
Sound, and is known as Field Point
The New Haven Journal says: "a
popularity Of the town is that the
land is held at high figures. A few
families own a great many acres, and
there is a sort Of family pride in keep
ing them and handing them down to
their descendants. Most Of this prop
erty is taxed at farm rates"
When talking one day about the
men Of Charles Lambs time, the late
George Borrow was asked what kind
of a man was the notorious Waine-
wright. Borrow had a singular com
mand of facial expression, and in a
moment bis face changed, his mouth
broke into a Carker-like smile, his
eyes became elongated to an express
sion that was at once fawning and sim
lister, as he said. "'Wainewrightl He
used 10 sit 10 an armchair close 10 the
fire and smile all The evening like
this. lie made his companion see
Wainewright aud hear his voice as
as though he had seen him aud
him in the publishers parlor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
Persons who stand Upon Their
Feet,

Whether men or women, are often
troubled with serious pains and weak
ness in the back, loins and other parts
of the body. 1t has been proven be-
yond a doubt. however, that Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure is a GER
tain preventive Of these troubles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

One of the late General Burnside's
old soldiers writes to The Albany
journal that the Generals GOODNESS in
the face of danger acted like an in
SEPARATION upon his men. Il never
knew" he adds, "a general officer 50
beloved by the rank and file of his
men. On one occasion he rode past
cur brigade at midnight, as the men,
almost exhausted by a forced march,
were resting by the roadside for d lev
moments. As soon as the boys
recognized Old Burnie, forgetting
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
MRS. G. II. Fits
WILL OPEN HER
Private Conservative
ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER.

COURSE Of four years has been arranged
IA and carefully adapted for the use of pu-
pills desiring a thorough education. Glasses
will be formed of the pupils in the first two
grades in the History and Science of Music,
and Of those Ia the second two in Harmony.
Pupils wishing to enter upon this course will
pc examined end ranked according to their
specially.
For particulars address
MRS. G. II. Fits,
rs Care of y. Witzmann y Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
Health is Wealth !

Dr.. &c. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN IREAT-
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres-
sion, Loss Of Mcmory, Spermatorrhma, Impo-
tenog, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Ago, caused by -oyer-exertion, self abuse, or
over-indulgenoe, which leads to misery, decay
and death. One box will euro recent cases.
Each hox contains one months treatment.
One dollar a box, or six boxes for Eve dollars;
sent BY mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guarantee six boxes 10 cure any case. With
each order received By US for six boxes, accom-
panied with Eve dollars, We will send tho pur-
chaser our written guarantee to return the
money N the treatment does not eiioct n cure.
Guarantees issued only by A. RENKERT &
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. 6xxxiiii55d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

Exhausted and enfeebled constitu
tons suffering from dyspepsia, nerv-
business aud general weakness cured by
Browns Iron Bitters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

Premature Loss Of the Hair
May be entirely prevented by the use
Of Burnett's COcoaine.
Thesuperiority Of Bur1ett's Flavor
ing Extracts consists in their perfect
purity Of strength.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

The leading Scientists Ofto-day agree
that most diseases are caused by disOrdered
Kidneys or Liver. II. therefore, the Kidssys
and Liver are kept In perfect order, perfsQt
health will be tho result. This truth has only
been known a short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able to
find relief. The discovery Of Warmers SAFE
Kidney and Liver euro marks a new era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
q simple tropical leaf Of rare value, II CEN
tains Just the elements necessary to nourish
and inyigOrate both Of these great organs,
and safely restore and keep them in order. 1t
Is a POSITIVE Remedy for all the diseases
that cause pains in the lower part of the body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundicei
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever. Ague, Malarial
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
Liyor and Urinary Organs.
1t Is Al excellent and safe remedy for fe.
males during Pregnancy. il will control
Menstruation and is Invaluable for Leucor-
rhoea or Falling Of the Womb.
AS q Blood Purifier il is %uncqualed. for II
cures the organs that MAKE the blood.
This remedy, which has done such wonders,
Is put up In the LARGEST SIZED BOTTLE
Of any medicine upon the market, and is sold
by Druggists an1all dealers at sI.25 per bot
tie. For Diabetes, enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE. 1t is a POSITIVE
i. L. WARNER & co., Rochester, N. Y.
49XKxiiiii8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
Miss COlVays School
win Reopen Monday, October Sd. 1881.

In order TO give themselves the bes possible
J. opportunities for the thorough study of the
excellent Quincy methods, Miss Conway, Miss
Lewellyn and MissAcree will spend the month
of September in theBoston andQuiney schools.
When they return, IL will be to bring To the
Memphis people and their children the very
best that this country affords. Anyone wish
ing TO communicate with the Principal In the
meantime, may do 10 by addressing her at els
fremont Street, Boston, Mass. Circulars con
tanning fall particulars may DO had at the
bookstores on and after September Goth. 32S
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PubIisher and proDri

En.sred the Postoncc 1t As uVn Ieen.'
econd-olass mRttof.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

LEDGER job printing Office, l3 Mad.
son street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20
New Advertisements

WNVInf VIII J
TARuANT'S SELTZER APGKIENF
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may 30 proftably used in stomechic diseases.
It will do no one any harm, and may do much
good. Try il and see lit won'tRuit your case.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SOME GUNS.

Shot guns rifle guns. smooth-bore guns, single
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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16
REVOl4yERS, PISTOLS,

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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16

Thelast week has been one Of disastrous
storms. all over the country. AS usual, the
Northwest has escaped witha minimum Of
actual damage, though there has been a
maximum Of noise and fury. From various
points III Minnesota came reports Of heavy
rains and high winds that have laid the
grain fiat and torn up trees and racked
buildings 1t is fortunately 50 early in the
season that the grain will probably recover
from its prostration if there is favorable
weather hereafter.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16
4 bribery inyestisatingycommittee of

A bribery investigating committee ofthe
Albany Assembly commenced proceedings
last week. Sissen, Asseanblyman testified
that he had been offered bribe in january
toyote for Depew, and had refused, As
scmblyman' Bradley oretoreceiving $1,000
from Senator Sessions to transfer his allegi-
anee FROM platt to Depew, and had handed
the money to Speaker Sharpe the same day
Sessions owned to making the convert, bu
denied that money had passed between
them.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16

The question Of removing the ashes OF
William Penn from England Ito Philadelphia
is being agitated. and the descendants Of the
benevolent old gentleman who shrewdly
swindledth Indians out Of their lands with
beads and fancy colored clothes instead of
whiskey and gunpowder are quarrelling
across the Atlantic about it.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, ETC.

Within the past ten days immense stocks of
good. have been received at Canton. Trains have
been running daily, and cars filled with merchan-
disc lave been left here to be run out on the track
between the Penbina depot and Beloit Hundreds
of tons of goods of every descrpt Oh have been
opened GU t and the stores are filled to overlooking
and merchants have to tax their ingenuity to find
places for their wares. Goods that were ordered
during the blockade together with the usual spring
stocks have arrived aud such showing OF new
gools never was known before in Canton.
The streets are literally lined with agricuurl inn
elements and farmers can puy anything from
hand rake to a steam thresher.
In clothing the stocks enormous and certain
ly the largest aud best selected stock brot
to Southern Dakota.
The stock Of dry goods and groceries must be
seen to be appreciated. Nothing in the history Of
Canton has ever equaled it, and the rarcst chances
are now offered to purchasers. The drug stores
filled to overao wing, and when you are in town
you should not fail to drop into Lewis h Houses
and see their goods. They have complete assort-
ment of everything in the drug line and also
selling lead and oil together with the celebrated
FIRE PRoOF MINED PAINT. This Is something
CRY farmer should see before painting az this is
complete protection against fire, and no building
can catch fire from the outside, when paint ed with
this paint.
The hardware dealers have been receiving goods
daily aud now tons of goods are weighing down
their shelves, and piled up in every nook and cor
ner of their building.
In the harnes shop extra help has been secured,
great rolls of leather have been received, and daily
new rigs are tI rned out. Milliners wagon makers
Btatoners, jewelers., confectioners, shoe makers,
all have something to show you VIII eli you
come to town. I.-. F..
Our merchants are deserving Of credit for the
amount of stocks and the ingenuity with which
they displayed, as well as the universally low
prices which are ruling this spring.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-16

High water is driving the inhabitants
along the upper Ohio from their homes and
causing very serious destruction ofpropcr-
ty. The damage to the lumber men along
the stream is estimated at million and n
half dollars.