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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08
VTenry's CnrboIio SaIve.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheuIa, tet-
ter, chapped hands, ohilblains, corns
and all kinds of skin eruptions, freek-
les aud pimples. Be sure you get
Henry's carbolic salve, as all others
are but limitations and counterfeits.
Price - cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08
Entail RaiImnK ColIision.

ToRoNTO, April S.-A collision CO.
CURED on the Northern railway this
morning between Barrie and Allan
dale. David Thornton, a railroad
employe, was killed, and several 9TH
ers badly injured. The engine and
three cars we're destroyed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08
Carpenter 10 be Buried at Last

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The con-
gressional committee and all other
members of the escort left for Mil
waukee to-day with the remains of
Senator Carpenter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08
ECHTNA
DINNER SETS.
1875 pieces, fOr. $40.
SPECIALTIEs.
Bar Fixtures. Mirrors, sto.
ouadruple-plated Knives. castOrs ste.
Hotel and Steamboat Ware:
@. N. ERICH,
S2l MAVF STREET, Memphis, 3 Tenn.
Slt

GENERAL Grant and party sailed
from Galveston for Mexico last Sun
day morning and doubtless have
reached Vera Cruz before this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08
A WONDERFUL MEMORY.
Blind Tom Plays Correctly Music
Heard Twenty-One Years
Before.

staunton (w. va.) Cor. Cincinnati GaSctto.l
To your correspondent a gentleman
to-day related the following:
The most wonderful feat of memory
! recolleet of was displayed by Blind
Tom on the stage while giving con-
cert here recently. Twenty one years
ago, in 1860, Prof. Il. L. Ide, music
teacher at the Wesleyan female col
lege here, attended one of Toms con-
certs at Frederick, Md, and, to test
the genius of the boy, played Ger
man waltz, then but little known, and
made some little changes of his own in
playing it. Tom played it off at once
correctly. The other night Prof. Lde
went on the stage and asked Tom
what was the name of the hall in which
he played in Frederick in 1860. Tom,
without hesitation, gave the name Of
the hall. He was then asked who
played for him, and said Prof. Ide.
He was then asked to repeat the piece
that had been played for him then,
and sitting down at the piano he accu-
rately gave it as he had heard it from
Prof lde, twenty-one years ago, note.
for note, including the change made
by the professor at that time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08
IlTEIn.

.CUNE0-T Thursday, ADril 7tb, 1881, at 2
o'clOSk, PIN. JOsEPH CUNEo, aged 10 months,
infant son Of Antonio and Mary Cuneo.
Funeral win take place from residence Of
parents, No. 10 Howard Row tomorrow SAT
URDAYl afternoon at2o'elock. Friends and
acquaintauces are invited to attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08

Durnos catarrh snuff cures all af-
fections Of the mucous membrane Of
the head and throat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08

DIR. Greens OXygenateQ BItters
is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bill
BUSINESS, malaria, indigestion, all dis
orders of the stomach. and diseases of
the blood, kidneys, liver. skin, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-08

DR.. Motifs liver pills are The best
cathartic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

A new battery carbon. which is said
to have as much conductivity as retort
carbon and to be more electromagnetic,
has been invented by Signor Mauri.
He sets about its construction in this
way: Sulphur free from carbonates is
well mixed with an equal part by
weight of thoroughly pulyerized
graphite, and then heated in an iron
vessel until the sulphur is thoroughly
melted. care being taken meanwhile
that the temperature does not rise
above 200 degrees. As soon as the
mass appears quite fluid it is poured
into mold of the desired size and
shape, and Immediately afterward
thick copper wire, bent zig-zag, is in
serted into the mixture, a small portion
of the wire being kept above it. When
the contents of the mold become solid
under slow atmospheric cooling, they
can easily be withdrawn in a single
compact form, which constitutes the
carbon" all ready for use. If greater
resistance is required all that has to be
done is to increase the proportion of
sulphur. Coke powder, which has little
conductivity, can not take the place of
the graphite.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
A Man Who Passed a Terrible Night.

Tie other day Parson Biggs. an old
time preacher from ''away in the coun-
try" paid his first visit to Little Rock.
He went to the residence of old Squire
Muckle, who at one time had lived in
the Parsons neighborhood. The
'Squire's family were exceedingly glad
to see the Parson, for years ago he had
taken off his saddle at the 'Squire's
gate: had eaten corn-bread and cab
bage with the family, and had sung and
prayed until the boys, who had plowed
all day. fell asleep. After singing the
old familiar songs, and praying the old
familiar prayer, the Squire conducted
the Parson to the bedroom designed
for the rest of the good old servant.
''What do you call this?'' asked the
Parson, regarding with an air of inter-
est mosquito-bar suspended above the
bed.
''Why, that's mosquito-bar."
''What account is it?'
ITO keep off mosquitoes
Brother Muckle, | thought that you
were too sensible a man to give way to
these town fxins. You told me that
when / come to see you we would have
a revival of the old days. Now YOU
want to hang the thing over me. Take
it down, please. I'm afraid that the
vanity that I've alters heard lurked
about these towns is taking ahold of
you"
The bar was taken down, and the old
man blew ont his candle, which he al
ways carried in his saddle-bags, with O
''puff.'' and retired.
The Squire and Mrs. Muckle slept
in an adjoining room. They had been
in bed but few moments when Mrs.
Mucklc remarked:
''What was that noiseP"
"Pow-pangr' came from the adjoin-
ing room.
81 don't know what it is" answered
the Squire, stufing the corner of the
pillow into his mouth
"Slapr' came from the next room.
'tDid you hear that?'' exclaimed Mrs.
Muckle.
''It's nothing" said the Squire.
Something is shaking this bed, Mr..
Muckle."
''Slap, slapr'
$50 in there and see what's the mat
ter with the Parson. Mr.. Muckle."
''Chuck, chuck, chuck" was all that
Mucl1le could say.
"'''You act like a man that hasn't got
any sense. You'd lay here and see
man in the next room de-
''How can 1 lay here and (chuck) SEQ
man in the (chuck) next room? The
doors shut and the lights OUT
SLAP. bang!'
''You must 60 in there, Mr.. Muckle"
"Why don't you goP''
''Think Pm going into a man roome
All right; if the old man dies it amt
my fault" and Mrs. Muckle turned
over, and Muckle chuckled himself TO
sleep.
Next morning when the Parson APP
peared at the breakfast table he pre-
sented a swollen appearance. His face
was covered with bumps and his hands
looked as though they had the nettle
rash.
81 lay there and fit them things all
night" he said solemnly. Reckon
you'd better put up that thin-looking
sheet" and bowling over his plate, he
said: Gracious Lord. make us thank
full for these, Thy many blessings. -
Little Rock Gazette
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Unbiased Men.

II anyone wishes to know something
of the unbiased and their despair, he
has only to advertise for q junior clerk,
q time-keeper, night-porter or some
other employee of the unframed sort.
For DAYS he will be overwhelmed with
letters from many parts of the country.
Some of them will be couched in Addi-
sonian phraseology, betraying evidences
of high culture and considerable mental
power. Others will be pathetic appeals
for trial, concluding with assurances
of life-longdevotion if engaged. Others
will contain recitalS of struggle for
bread so painful as to equal anything
found in fiction. But If the advister
wishes TO know the darker deeps in
which many of the unbiased dwell he
will receive the applicants in person.
Tho veil which hides the obscurer
movements of society will then be
lifted, and the spectator will be amazed
at what he sees and hears What waste
of life, what corrosion OF energy, what
desperate tragediesi The terrible epoch
of the unbiased lies from the 25th to
the Both year.
Friends and relatives of the same age
are then entering upon the solid paths
of life. They marry, set up establish
absorbed i'll new worlds. and forget
bachelor acquaintances. The unbiased,
being also human. longs like others, to
form those ties which are the dearest
and purest. He desires wife and a
bright home, an arena and u prize to
stimulate what powers he has. But
position and assured prospects are
needed The maintenance OF his.own
existence is difficult and problematical.
What parent would intrust u daughter
to such all anomalously-situated man!
What girl would embark upon such a
mad enterprises? The intolerabie misery
of the position sometimes 50 rouses the
forces of the man thus placed that he
cuts through all impediments and
makes successful career after all.
The affection of good woman supplies
a motive for exertion and perseverance
which has saved thousandsof men from
the consequences of youthful mistakes
and inaptitudes.-Ch Chambers $ Journal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Got the Bills Mixed.

A little child, the pet of the entire
household, was taken sick at fashion
able clearinghouse, few weeks ago.
A young and handsome physician, who
was the medical favorite about the
premises, was called in, and brought
the patient safely through its illness.
Later on he sent in the bill, which was
for $12, with y rebate of ''$4 for kiss
es." The fond mother regarded this
as very neat thing and a delicate
compliment for her child, and proudly
exhibited the document among her
friends. Where the kisses came from,
and who contributed to the doctors en-
ioyment, the bill did not state. The
mother supposed, as matter Of course,
that her offspring was the one meant,
but some of the boarders shyly intiS
mated that explanations were in order,
and that the osculatory mystery ought
to be investigated The question was
taken up and discussed until it became
a subject of comment about the whole
house. The innocent mother continued
to exhibit the slip of paper and one
day brought it out in the presence of
young and quite pretty maiden who had
only lately been on the sick list.
"A rebate for KISSES" she exclaimed,
when the matter was explained to her,
''why isn't that nice;' bat then,-and
she paused. while an frown appeared on
her face and an angry flush crept over
her cheek. Some emotion was strug
Cling for mastery. The flush deepened
and she shook her head deiiantly rs
she completed the sentence-''But the
mean thing never cut down my bill q
cent, and I don't think it is fair"
The outburst of laughter that fol-
lowed brought the fair maiden to re-
alization that she had said something
dreadful. She had betrayed herself.
In the language of the world she had
''given herself dead away" and at the
same time let out the secret The care
less doctor had got his bills mixed, and
but for that unfortunate slip the mys-
terry would probably never have been
solved. and the Juvenile patient would
have received the credit OF the medi-
Gated kisses Chicago z tmes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

The Cypress Groves of the City of Mexico.
The following interesting sketch of
the famous trees of I'dG0diUm diSti-
cham is from the pen of Moses Thatch
err, in the Contributor, Of Salt Lake
City:
''For quiet repose and peaceful med
itation the cypress groves of Cuapulte-
pee afford, perhaps, the most attractive
features of any spot near the city. The
castle, located on the abrupt rocky hill,
is quite massive and imposing. 1t has
recently undergone many improve
ments of desirable character, which
add much to the beauty of the place.
Here is the National Observatory, a
position well chosen, healthy and beau
tiful, while affording the most at
tractive view of the surrounding coun-
try.
Between it and the end of the Pas
SEQ. leading to the capital, stands q
monument of gray sandstone, recently
erected to the memory of the national
cadets. who, refusing TO retreat, fell in
battle, September y. 1847, when our
countrymen, under General Scott,
gained the victory which led to the
surrender of the capital few days
later. There are in the park probably
AOb IOaS IuiA 4pOOO AlAC PlOSos "AOSN
planting by the Toltecs (Nephites) ante
dates, perhaps many centuries, the rise
of the Aztec Empire. Some of these
are nearly fifty feet in circumference.
and from 100 to 125 feet in hight,
with huge limbs extending all around
to q great distance, and being always
clad with dry, bronzed and fresh green
leaves, mingling with dropping silvery
MOSES, form the most enchanting
bowers imaginable. The arrangement
of these trees is in groves and double
rows, sometimes crossing at right
angles and affording splendidly shaded
narrow avenues. An exceedingly fine
spring of pure water gushes from the
rocks of the south side of the hill
Three hundred and seventy years ago
the waters of the spring were conveyed
by the Aztecs to the city. through an
aqueduct of masonry constructed for
the purpose. A portion is now forced
with a steam pump for use in the gar
dens of the palace above, while the re-
mainder still flows to the capital. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
About Gordolas.

It is related that recently one of the
New York Aldermen had an idea.
Moved by its rarity, he fastened to lay
it before his brother Solons. Gentle
men," said he, II think it would add
to the attractiveness of Central Park if
we were to import some gondolas-say
a dozen-and place them in the lake.
The idea was favorably received by all
but one. He was the economist of the
board, and in his veins ran some of the
blood of Irish Kings. He rose. Gin
tlemin," he remarked. 1.-THE idea is a
good wan, but wud make an amind-
ment. Why should we buy twelve av
thimP 1t wud be useless expinse. I
make amotion that we buy two av thin
"a male wan and 4 female wan Then,
gintlemen, let nature take her coorse."
-Ar10nGUt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
General GarfsId's Model.

Ben Perley Poore tells the following
story in the Boston journal: General
Garfield used to take pleasure in con-
versing with the ssold stagers'' in the
reporters gallery about the leading
statesmen of the past. In his opinion,
often expressed, the men of sound
judgment, like Washington, had made
more enduring impress upon the
character and history of our institutions
than the brilliant men. Hamilton, he
said, was master of brilliant style,
clear and bold in conception and de-
cisive in execution; jefferson was pro-
foundry .imbued with q philosophic
spirit; but whether in the camp or IN
the cabinet, the quality that rose above
all the other great gifts of the period
was the comprehensive and unerring
Judgment of Washington. He used to
express his regret that there were no
especial training schools for statesman
ship, as for the other great professions,
and cited John Quincy Adams as the
only American youth ever trained with
special reference to the political service
Of his country. Entering the great
field of craftsmanship, General Garfield
endeayored to qualify himself for its
highest honors. and he succeeded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
NATURES TRIUMPH.
Frazier,s Root Buffers.

Ii you are weak, or languid, use
Frazer's Bitters.
Ifyour flesh is fabby and your com.
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If you live in malarial district, use
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IF worn down with the care of chill
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If you have got the blues, use Fraz
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If you kept late hours and lived con-
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IF you have abused instead of used
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IF you feel old before your time. use
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Iflife has become burden and Won
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If your hands tremble and yo eyes
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Sold by al druggists everywhere at
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Henry Co., Sole Proprietos, Cleveland
Ohio.
For sale by McCabe & Wheaton. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
Good DOG.

Gentleman. very angry and rcd in
the face: ''See hero, sir-r-ah! thought
you said that this was valuable hunt
ing dogP What did you charge me $40
for such dog as this for?''
EUR ten dollars, sure, and I tould
yes no 10y"
Didn't you tell me he was val
liable hunting dog9'
CAV course"
Sand pray, what kind of hunting
dog do you call himp Why, he don't
do anything but sit, and sit. and he
don't know a game bird or a shot gun
from an Erie canal boat"
Sure he's a setter sur, an he's a
great hunter, too-after bones. Top
az the mornin' to yez sorr'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
By Oliver Wendell Holiness,

Holmes latest edition OF poems has
this preface:
uFrom the first CLEAN OF morning to the gray
OF peaceful evening, 10! u f. unrolledl
In woven pictures all its Oh Anges told,
Its tights, its shadows, every Hit ing ray,
Till the long curtain, tuiiiu GiIns tho day,
Stea.s from the di..rs disk tie 5uuiRhts gold
And Mi tho craven url grow dark and
oOli
Where late the glowing blazs OF noontide lay.
All the warm bio IL runs wild in youthful
veins;
Let me no long play wi h ainted fire;
New songs Tor ne n-borI duys would not
The Ii .teing that wait for FIRE h IT strains
In phrase ew-m II, d, II w. org~d Rhythmic
chnius.
With p aintive measures from worn-out
Tyre"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

Tho long litigation between Bishop
O'Hara and Father Stack. in Williams
port, Pa. has ended in each party being
allowed to pay half the costs. Father
Stack is cousoled by the announcements
that for his removal from the flock that
he had gathered around him. nothing
could be done to repair the wrong.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

The child never sees the necessity
of strict obedience until it becomes ap-
parent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

The man who discharges his help is
in the shipping business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02
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ard
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

Remember this
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-02

The LEADING SCIENTISTS TODAY agree tina
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