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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-06-01
BEN DU1LER's DOG.

There is more romance about my
business than you think. I could tell
you story about Ben Buffers dog
Tiger that would open your eyes. Per-
haps you won't believe it, but it's so,
every word Of it. ] told you while ago
that l thought $50 was big reward for
finding a dog. It cost $26, 900 to look
for Ben Buffers dog, and yet Tiger has
never been found. The case was
this way: Some five or SIZE years
ago Butlcr had o very fine Siberian
bloodhound that he priced very highly,
and which had been given to him by .
Boston friend One day the dog was
missing, and Mr.. Butler was very angry.
he advertised extensively for Tiger, but
for many days no could hear@ nothing
from his fayorite. At length the dog
was brought home by young man, and
MIR. Butler willingly paid him $5 as Q
reward. Soon afterward Tiger was again
missing. and the same agony was suf-
fered by Mr.. Butler. J, Again the same
young man returned the dog, and Mr..
Butler again shelled out v. But this
time he tied up the dog, and ordered the
man to keep on extra watch upon his
kennel. In three weeks that dog was
again missing, and no search that could
be made turned him up. Mr.. Butler
had the young man who had twice found
him hunted up by the police, and ac-
cused him of having stolen Tiger. The
charge couldn't be proven, however,
and then detectives were put to work on
the case. They soon reported that the
dog had left the city. Mr.. Butler, Wis
ting the Treasury Department, had q
talk with Mr.. Whitney, who put several
members Of the secret service on the
track Of that dog. First they got clew
of Tiger away up in New York State.
Then they heard from him in Portland,
Me-, and again in indianapolis, Ind.
They visited many cities, and the people
thought they were looking for counter
feiters and bogus plates. They were in
reality after Buffers dog. But after a
search of nearly year they gave up the
chase, and Tiger has never to this day
been heard from. ."-Famaous Dog Catch
er, in Washington Republican.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-06-01

A lnnatic who jumped from swift run
ming railroad train in Michigan, who W as
almost Killed by the shock, has been per-
9 city sane since his recovery.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-06-01

What religion Is most prevalent in the
spring? Buddhism.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-06-01

Qaueen victo.iss favorite food Is boiled
milton,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-06-01

hooper YEAR; sl.oo FOR SIX MONTHS
THE LEDGER HAS ABSORBED TIE oooin
ERa JOURNAL AND WEEKLY CITIZEN
Job Work of Every Description Dohe
in Best Style andsat Lowest Prices.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
A MilliOnaire's Street Struggle.

The Denver Tribune says:-I believe Judge Bowen came to this country 8 poor man from the State of Arkansas, where he was formerly wealthy planter. For seven long, weary years he has prospected, ever in debt and getting deeper so every month and year put ting every dollar of his earnings in prospect holes contending against fate seemingly, yet ever hopeful and courageous fighting on while others grew faint-hearted and left the field. Success has been his reward at last. But he has grown gray in the fight. During the years when he was Judge of this district he plodded on foot over the mountains from county to county, being too poor to own horse for the purpose. He was overwhelmingly in debt when he made the strike in the Ida mine. He had kept up his nerve, and, with wonderful confidence in his luck and judgment, had been able to hold the confidence of men and get their labor with promises to pay until the great bonanza was struck. Gold fairly rolled into his coffers, and in an in credibly short time he had money to pay off all scores and have surplus in bank. He has paid off all his own debts and all the debts of the mining com panies whose stock he had bought. One of these to Denver bank, of $49, 900, was charged to loss last year. Judge Bowen has pad it this year.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
A Railroad Official Interviewed.

Not every oue so cheerfully com- municates his knowledge and opinions as recently did E. l.. Loweree, Esq, cashier of the Cincinnati Southern RNl- way, that splendid outlet to the South from the Ohio. Our representative waited upon MT. Loweree, and in reply to certain questions the latter gentleman observed 1T was suffering from a very severe attack of rheumatism in my right foot; it was in terrible condition {; the pain was almost intolerable our family physician waited on me without success; I sent for another we'll known M. D., but even the twain could do nothing for me; could not get down here to the office to attend to my duties; in fact l could not put my foot under me at all, and after nine weeks suffering I began to grow desperate. My friend (whom, of course, you know, for he is kuown by everybody, MT. Stacey Hill, of the Mount Auburn Inclined Plane Railroad Co.,, called to see me; he spoke very highly of St. Jacobs Oil, and recom- mended the remedy to me in glowing terms. laughed at the idea of using a proprietary medicine, and yet the party recommending it (Mr. Stacey Hill, re- member), being man of sound judg- ment, set me to thinking the matter over. The next day, when the physi- clans called, I dismissed them, and said to myself that I would let nature take its course. That resolution lasted just day. On the following morning I, in fit of desperation, sent a servant for a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil. Iapplied that wonderful remedy, and it penetrated me so that I thought my foot was about to fall of, but it did not; ill fact it did just the opposite. The next morning the pain had entirely left my foot, the swell, ing was reduced, and really the appear. ance was so different altogether from the day before, that it actually sur prised me. Iapplied more of the St. Jacobs Oil, and that afternoon I walked down here to the office, and was able to attend to my duties and get around as we'll as any one. Let me say for St. Jacobs Oil that tt beats railroad time and is always sure to win.-Cfncinnat' E, Quirer.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
Straw Lumber.

The Mechanical Engineer says: The somewhat startling prophecy is hazard ed that in future lumber will be of straw instead of wood. Experiments already instituted show that it is possi ble to make "wood" or it's substitute from straw, of tensile strength sur passing ordinary building woods. This material is capable of being carried through all the manipulation that wood is, does not shrink, takes high polish, and is waterproof. In short, it not only answers for all purposes of wood, but is vastly better than it. There are two waste substances which have never yet been made profitable to man and these are coal slack or dust, and wood dust, commonly called sawdust. If any one can utilize these and turn them into lumber or fuel, it will be substantial advantage.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
Responsibility of Directors.

In presence of the frequently recur- ring stories of dedication in national banks through the criminality of cashiers why should there not be in troduced into our banking system law making directors responsible for these crimes?
 It would be impossible for any minor official like cashier in a bank to steal to large amount if the directors did their duty. The fact is that many of our banks are organized upon the sys- tenn of asking gentlemen of business and social standing to act on the board of directors merely to attract custom. In England there is a class of men who ing companies and other institutions who receive & guinea day for attend ing meetings. They are called "guinea pigs" They generally belong to poor fee is consideration. Their names are supposed to attract investments from widows, country clergymen and other crudely informed members of society.
 We have ''guinea pigs" in American banks, and so long as a director can hold position in bank and be free from responsibility in the event of the cashier running away with the deposits there will be constant danger of such g disaster as occurred recently in Newark Public opinion, and, if possible, the statute law of the land, should put upon bank directors responsibility of the severest char acter.-N. Y. Herald.
 TROUBLES OF THE PoCKETBooK:-"] should be glad to take you young ladies to the fair,' said young Borderruffian tt his cousins when they met at the te, table, "but I went the other day, ant have felt rather unwell since." "Why Cousin Bord didn't you like it ?" |" Oh yes must have enjoyed it, I think I must have wanted that embroiderec fire screen and the big painting and the dozen other things they put me dowl for-but lost my pooketbook. " "Dea me-" said Cousin Bella "did you dro] it in that crowd ?' We'll, no." sait young B., "I found it three days after ward in the bottom of my overcoa pocket. It was so thin and changed hadn't recognized it."-, Boston Tran 1 script.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
What They Wore.

At the marriage in New York City of the young daughter of William H. Van derbilt the bridesmaids were Miss Helen Webb and Miss Bessie Webb. nieces of the groom Miss Nellie McComb of Philadelphia, Miss Lulu Case, Miss Kate Curtin, and Miss May Carnochan. They wore white dresses of moir an- tique, with the front laid in cut crystal fringe, and trimmed with "Rhea pan iers drawn back and fastened with ostrich tips. At the neck they were cut in deep squares and trimmed with white silk and cut crystal. Each bridesmaid carried large bouquet of pansies.
 Next in order were four little girls, nieces of the bride. They were Miss | Adele Sloane, Miss Gertrude Vanderb bilt, Miss Alice Shepard, and Miss Emily Sloane. They wore prettily trimmed dresses of pale she'll pink silk and plush Gainsborough hats to match. In their hands they carried Leghorn hats filled with roses and daisies. Each had 8 diamond pansy pin--the gift of the bridegroom.
 The bride, on the arm of her father, followed Her dress, made by Worth, was of silver satin, with long French train, and was fiounced across the front with many rows of point lace. The point lace veil, secured by diamond clasps, was very long, and extended tc the end of the train.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
Good to Marry.

A Washington telegram says there has lately been placed upon the official files of the Navy Department unique letter from Secretary Hunt, it being an answer to letter from young officer, of excellent record, who wishes to marry, and not being we'll supplied with funds, asked for an advance of pay. The Secretary directs that the advance be made, and commends both the efficiency and good standing of his correspondent, to whom he wishes all prosperity; and then MT. Hunt adds 8 little homily upon marriage, and ad- vises, in general way, that it is good thing for young men, even naval off, cers, to marry.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
A Blank Paper.
HOW A STATESMAN CONTROLLED HIS
 TEMPER.

When M. de Persigny was French Minister of the Interior, he received visit one day from friend, who, on sending up his name, was shown into the great mans sanctum. A warm dis cussion arose between them. Suddenly an usher entered, and handed the min- ister note. On opening it he at once changed his tone of voice, and assumed a quiet and urbane manner. Puzzled as to the contents of the note, and by the marked effect it had suddenly pro- duced upon the minister, his friend cast furtive glance at it, when, to his aston ishment, he perceived that it was simply sheet of plain paper, without a scratch upon it More puzzled than ever, the gentleman, after a few minutes, took his leave. and proceeded to interrogate the usher, to whom he was we'll known, for he himself had been Minister of the Interior.
 "You have," said he, "just handed to the minister note, folded up, which had most extraordinary effect upon him. Now, it was a plain sheet oi paper, with nothing written upon it. What did it mean p
 ''Sir," replied the usher, ''here is the explanation, which must beg you to keep secret, for do not wish to com. promise myself. My master is very warm, and very liable to lose his tenn. per. As he himself is aware of his weakness, he has ordered me, each time that his voice is raised sufficiently to be audible in the ante-room, without delay to place sheet of paper in an envelope and take it to him. That reminds hin that his temper is getting the better O. him, and he at once calms himself Just now heard his voice rising, anC immediately carried out my in structions.'
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
That Old Chicken Story Again.

The family that neglects to take 8 good paper deprives itself of an efficient educator. Doubtless there are those who think they. .are too poor to take a paper. We commend to such the fol lowing anecdote told by the Christiar Mirror
 An editor was sitting in his office one afternoon, when a farmer friend came in.
 "Mr. Editor, like your paper, but the times are so hard can't pay for it."
 els that so, friend Jones I'm very sorry that you are so hard up. I will give you my paper"
 ooh no can't take it as gift"
 "Weu, then, let me see how we can fix it. You raise chickens, believe ?
 "Yes, few; but they don't bring anything hardly"
 "Don't they ? Neither does my paper cost anything hardly. Now I have 6 proposition to make to you. will con tinue your paper, and when you ge home you may select from your lot one chicken and call her mine. Take good care of her, and brlng me the proceeds whether in eggs or chickens and vii call it square"
 sssAll right l" and the farmer chucklec as he went out, at what he thought { clever bargain. He kept the contrac strictly, and at the end of the yea found that he had paid about fou prices for his paper.
 He often tells the joke on himself, ant gays he has never had the cheek to sa, that he was too poor to take papel since.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
A Note of Warning.

It was lately brought to the notice of the authorities in England that hun dreds of young girls of respectable fam lilies every year were induced to cross the channel to Belgium and France, by advertisements and letters from persons protesting to be in want of governesses and companions.
 It was found that after leaving home, these young women my steriously dissp- peared, and if ever heard from were found to be inmates of low dance-houses, or worse abodes of sin, in Antwerp, Berlin or Paris, where they were kept as prisoners. Even if set free, they would never face their friends again in their utter degradation and ruin.
 Strangely enough, although man can be punished for the larceny of a shilling, there was no law in England which would reach the human monsters who thus planned the destruction, in soul and body, of innocent young girls. A special act of Parliament was re- quired to cover the offense. It is hoped that this legislation, and the publicity given to the matter by the press, will put stop to the traffic in England.
 It is scarcely known, outside of our cities, that the same deceptions, though on 8 smaller scale, are practised in this country. We mention it to earnestly warn young girls in villages and farm houses.
 In the papers of New York, Bostcr, Philadelphia, and Chicago, advertise ments are frequently inserted from so. called intelligence offices, offering desir- able situations "to young women oi culture and pleasing manners," as copyists, companions to invalids, teach CTS, or confidential clerks. They some. times state that but a nominal amount of work will be required, and the wages will be from eight to twenty dollars { week.
 Now the objects of these advertisers is first to secure from one to four dollars which they exact from each applicant and for which they give nothing anG next to draw pretty, innocent girls into 8 trap, from which death would be { happy relief.
 Girls in town are not often deceived by this trick. The scoundreIs rely fol success on the young women in the country, who are anxious to better theil fortunes by coming to the city. w assure such girls that honest situations where high wages are paid, never gc begging in our large towns. Tht struggle for bread is too imminent tn. number of competitors too large especially among women.
 For every vacant place where fai wages are paid, though the work ma. be hard, there are hundreds of appli cants waiting. Advertisements such a we have described are thinly veilet traps. placed above depths of unspeak able crime and misery. Youths Com pdaion.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
Do Likewise.c

DR. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y.:-" Five years ago was dreadful sufferer from uterine troubles. Having exhausted the skull of three physicians, was completely discouraged, and so weak could with difficulty cross the room alone began taL ing your 'Favorite Prescrip- ton and using the local tr' atment recommended in your Common Sense Medical Adviser. In three months I was perfectly cured. wrote a lett,r to my family paper, briefly mentioning how my health had been restored, and offering to send the full particulars to any one writing me for them. and inclosing q stamped encetope for reply. have received over four hundred letters. In reply. I have described my case and the treatment used, and earnestly advised them to do likewise From a great many have received second letters of thanks stating that they had commenced the treatment and were much better already
 MRS. E. F. MORGAN. New Castle. Me.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.


 The Wholesale New York market quotations BEANS Prime. s3.5o@s3.55 fair to good, $9.30@S3.45 per bushel.
 BUTTER New York sold at 34@35c, for ch, ice in pails and 27(D30c. common to good :; Western sold at 3l@33c., aud tie common Western at 15@20c.
 CHEEsE- Factory fancy, 1214 4@l2s4c; do. fair to good. 91a@lO15c.
 EGGs-Quotations ranged from 26c. for or diuary, to 33c. for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 FLOUR -Superfine, S410@S5 co; Western, S495@$iOO: extra New York, S4 95dSs5 40 HAY Shipping, 65@70c.; clover, 55@65c.; salt 65c.; straw. 4o@75c.
 HoPs New York, 26@2ec.; Eastern, le0 25c.; yearliugs, 10620c.; olds, Vols. PETROLEUM Refined. 7c.; crude. Gao 61sc. in bulk in barrels. 714c.; naphtha, 712c. in shipping order, and 1l1s@'2 '2$lc. in cases. PORK New mess, S16S719@Sl775; dressed hogs, 73sc.@Sc. white. S1. 3?@S1 A.
 RYE State. 93@96c.
 WooL-Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, xxx, 43@46c. xx, 42@f6o. x, 42@4sc. No. l. 45@l7c.; No. 3. 38a4' C.; common. 3S@l35c. New York and Western xx and X, S90 uc. No. 1, 44@45c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET. FLouR-State family. s625@S6 50 rye flour, S5.G0@S525 wheat. Staie, Sl.40@ Sl.43: amber : .45; corn, yellow. tSc. mixed State, 67@671 sc.
 PETROLEUM -Re fined. 7c.; crude. 6llc. Wool State and Western SX. 46@5 C.. K 47@4S medium, 5o@51c.; coarse, 45c.
 BOSTON MARKET.
 FLoUR-From s45O@S5.OO for low and medium. to S5. 75@S7. 50 for choice Minnesota, Corn, 73074c. for mixed and yellow. BUTTER Common. 16c@2lc. Frrmon dalry, 2GG133c.; choice creamery, 35@' 4Oc. CHEESE 7C01315c.
 BEANS S2. .S5@S3.40.
 HAY-Choice. S21@S2S.
 CATTLE MARKETS.
 BUFFALO - Cattle, good quality, S6.f5@ s7.oO hogs, fair to good, S5.90@S61o; best S6 55.
 EAST LIBERTY. PENN. Best cattle, S6.256 S6.65 medium to good, S5.75@S6 S6.00 common to fair, S4.25@S4.75; Hogs, Workers, S5,90@ s6.20; Philadelphias, SGS?@S6.45. Sneep sS.0H @S4.9 90.
 WArERrowN, MAss.-Cattle, choice. SS.' 5G S9.O0; extra, $S.0o@Ss.50; first quality s7.00@ST.51; second quality. S5.00@S6.5 50 third quality, S4.00C0S4.75. Sheep and lamb wool sheep, S2.50@S5.oo; extra, S5 75G s625; spring lambs, 41a@6Ac. Veal calves Sc.@Sc.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
God Bless Our Mothers.

Shortly after the publication of the letters of Mrs. John Adams, a gentle man said to her son, John Quincy Adams, "I know now how to account for your wonderful success in life. I've just finished reading your mothers letters" The sons father, John Adams, seems from the following anecdote to have entertained similar opinion as to the influence of a mother:
 John Adams and his friend John Marston dined together on Saturdays for nearly thirteen years, their chief dish be1ng boiled codfsh, the usual Saturday dinner of New England fifty years ago.
 MT. Marston's grandson, MT. De Wolfe, of Chicago, says that when as a small boy he was presented to Mir. Adams, then ninety years old, he found that the ancient gentleman retained much of manly beauty and dignity oi manner.
 He asked the little boy some simple questions, and among the rest, "Where do you go to school, my son ?"
 "I answered." says MT. De Wolfe "that I had never been to school"
 Apparently with some surprise, he continued, But you know how te read?'
 "'Yes, sir
 |" And, he added, to spell, write cipher, and some geography
 "'Yes, sir.
 Who taught you?'
 "The reply was, My mother
 "He laid his wrinkled hand on m, head, and in tones which still fill m, ears, said, God bless all our mothers !
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04

A GOLDEN MAN.-The Virginia City, New, Enterprise says that an eight ounce gold nugget recently found in a mine in Sierra County, that State, was very nearly in the form of a human be- fog. The legs and feet, it says, are al most to perfection, while the left hand, which possesses four fingers, lies on the breast, the right arm hanging down by the side
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04

MOTHERS DON'T KNow--How many children are punished for being uncouth. wilful, and in different to instructions rewards, simply be- cau,e they are out of health! An intelligent lady said of child of this kind: Mothers should know that if they would give the little ones moderate doses of Hop Bitters for two or l threr weeks, the children would be all parent 1 could desire :"
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04

FRENCH RAnwAYs.-M. Papon has introduced into the Chamber of Deputies bill for the immediate purchase of the whole of the French railways by the Government. The scheme provides for the division of the great lines into sections, each of which is to be managed by company under the general super vision of the Ministry of Public Works. M. Papon's proposal is already meeting with considerable opposition.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
CONSCIENCE is not law; no, God and reason made law, and have placed con- sciey ce with you to determine. -Sterne.

MENsMANs PEPToEl1ED DEEF ToN1o, the only Vrepara ion of beef cout ut4ining its entiTe nutritious properties. It is not a mere stimu- lant like the extracts of beef, but contains bloo.-makiug. force generating and life-sus, tciuiDg properties iuva,uable for lNDIaEsrIoS, DYSPEPSIA, nervous proStration, and all forms of z ~ue al debility also, m all enfeaSled con titiOns, whet. CT the result of eyhau>tion, nor yous prostraii,,n, ore:woik |, or acute disease, particularly If re>uling from pulmonary com- plalnt<. CASweIl, H@zArd & Co.,, Proprie tors, New York Sold by Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04

PROHIBITION. vote of 19 cities in Massachusetts was very nearly equal ly divided on the subject of license for liquor selling, the aggregates being: In favor of licensing, 31,687; against it, 29,561 Eight of these cities decided to try the experiment of local prohibi- ion
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
How FULL of adventure is life. It is monotonous only to the monotonous.- ReacOnSfeId

DR PIERcEs "Peilet - nr sugar coated granules-the original "Iittle Liver pi Is " (beware of iuitations) cure sick and bilious reIdache, cleanse the stomach and bowels, and purify the blood. To get genuine, soc Dr, Pierces signature and portrait on Government stamp. g cents Der vial by druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04
Rheumatism,

The editor wishes to know if there is one of his readers suffering with rheumatism. If su let him try a bottle of Drangs Rheumatic Remedy, It is taken internally; never has failed and never can fail 70 cure in the short est time It can be had at all drug stores Send for free pamphlet to R. K. Halponstine, 6Iugglst. Washing ton. ID. ..