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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-25
HARD MUTT.

George Washington Morris Nutt-betteI
known as Commodore Nutt--died in New
York last month after eight weeks sickness,
aged 81 years. The Commodore was first ex
hihited in 1860, in Barnum's Museum, and
has been before the public ever since At
the time of his death he was feet inches
high. Sometimes he would essay manage
ment, and occasionally with success. He
has occupied various positions-sometimes
a manager, restaurant-keeper, a saloon
keeper, and what not? He had travelled
extensively, and was good geographical
scholar. His remains hsve been taken to
Manchester. n. H., for interment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-25

ADVERrIsEMEsTs not exceeding nve lines will be
inserted in this column for TWENTY-FIVE cents 6
week, payable invariably in advance
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
Remedy for Burns.

According to the Practitioner a
simple and effective remedy for re-
moving the pain of wounds caused by
burns or scalds is q saturated solution
Of bicarbonate of soda in either plain
or camphorated water. To apply the
remedy all that is necessary is to cut
a piece of lint or old soft rag, or even
thick blotting paper, of size sufficient
to cover the burn or scalded parts, and
to keep it constantly well wetted with
the sodic lotion, so as to prevent its
drying. By this means it usually
happens that all pain ceases in from a
quarter to half an hour, or even in
much less time. When the main part
Of limb, such as the hand and fore
arm, or the foot and leg has been
burned, it is best when practicable to
plunge the part at once into Jug or
pail or other convenient vessel filed
with the soda lotion, and keep it there
until the pain subsidies, or the limb
may be swathed or encircled with
surgeons cotton bandage, previously
soaked in the saturated solution, and
kept constantly wetted with it, the
result being usually immediate, provi-
ded the solution be saturated and
cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
Texas Customs.

Managing a variety show in Texas
isn't the pleasantest occupation in the
world if all the cowboy patrons are
like one whose mash" was a chair
sweater in Marshall. Entering the
place one night considerably under
the influence of brine, he called to
his love in stentorian tones:
Mary, get your buds on and come
with me"
"Sh-h-hr' said Mary.
"Sh-h h nothing" was the lovers
response. "You just tug up quicker n
hill, or I'll douse these glims.
III be through in an hour" urged
Mary, paciGcately.
This show'll be out sooner than
that" was the cowboys answer, as
he pulled his barker aud began shoot
ing the tips off the side lights. He had
just emptied his "weepin," and was
about loading again when the fright
ened audience was reassured by the
stage manager stepping on the stage
and saying, Mary, you are excused for
the remainder Of the evening. Go dress,
right away"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
Trustees Sale.

RY. virtue of tho terms and conditions of A
- deed OF trust executed to me by NJ d.
elsh, recorded in book No. III, page 2gl, of
the Register 5 Office of Shelby county, Tenn,
for the purpose Of securing the Gum of S25Oj
| will, on
Monday, the 18th day Of IuIy, 1882,
at the southwest corner of Main and Madison
streets, in the Taxing District Of Shelby coun-
W, Tenn, between ."a hours of u m. and
@ clock p m. offer for sale at publ g cutlery IN
the highest bidder for each, the 10 wing de.
scribed real estate to.wit Lot No % one in
the division among the heirs Of Nm. Il. Harris
deceased, being 10 1910 chains on the north,
IL 100 chains on the east; IS 4l-l0O chains on
the south; boil chains on the west: CON.
tanning 10 100 acres, more or less.
Also lot No, ana part oflot No. 4. In see-
ton three (Sl, township one ID, ,anee sevon
W, west Of the basis meridian Chickssaw
session conveyed by Thomas OopewooS ~ nv
trustees Of the NeW York Mississippi IapS
Company by deed recorded in ReFistsI,s oiBaa
Shelby county, book q, pages 22s and 229. cnp'
tanning two, hundred acres, more or ies, IN
i located 10 the county Of shelby, Tenn qba
title 70 the said lands Is believed te he nd my
fsct' but sell and convey only as trustodP O'0
" HN n D, JORDAN, Trustee,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
woman In The Saddle.
Prom late Book on HOrssmanship

Prom late Book on HOrsemanship.
The lady should sit upon the horse
that her weight will fall perpendicu-
larly to the back of the horse;
her face directly to the front,
her shoulders drawn back,
and her elbows held to her sides. She
will permit her body, from the hips
upwards, to bend with the motions of
the horse, in order that she may pre-
serve her balance. The reins are to
be held in the manner prescribed for
men, the hand in front OF the body,
and in line with the elbow. The whip
is to be carried in the right hand, with
the point towards the ground. The
horse should never be struck with the
whip upon the head, neck or shout
ders. To apply the whip upon those
parts will teach him to swerve, and
render him nervous at the emotions of
the rider. In lady's hand the whip
simply takes the place of a spur for
the right side. The horns on the sad
die, the superfous one at the right be-
ing dispensed with, should be Of such
length and curvatures as will suit the
rider. The right leg will hold the up
right horn close to the bend in the
knee, By such a pressure as the action
of the horse OF other circumstances
will dictate. The left foot will be
thrust into the stirrup to the ball OF
the foot, and the heel will, as a rule,
be carried down; but when the heel is
elevated the upper part of the
LETT knee should find support
in the side horn, and for that end the
stirrup leather will be given such a
length as will permit this. By the
grasp given BY the elevation Of the left
knee from the stirrup and the embrace
upon the upright horn BY the right leg
the rider will have as strong seat as
her strength can afford, and with
proper balance she will not be likely
to find horse that will unseat her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
The Brightest InteIIects suffer
Most.

Young men who have led life Of
excess and dissipation, reform! Give
tone to the stomach, regulate the liver
and bowels, strengthen the urinary
organs, relieve those dull pains in the
limbs, rid yourself of that feeling Of
nausea, biliousness, languor and ner.
vous debility; give tone and strength
to each organic function, by using
Browns Iron Bitters; then will you
experience a genial warmth and awak-
ening life in place of that dead feeling
OF decay; and dyspepsia, milky urine,
etc, no longer undermine your consti-
tuition. Delay is dangerous.
S. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker.
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
Above Affair wound Up.
Chicago Tribune.

NhlcA40 AGlblDe.
II should smile"
As Bertha Redingnote spoke the
words she lay coquetishly in q ham
mock that had been swung between
two giant oaks that reared their tall
heads zl0it in the broad lawn, at the
edge Of which aood her father state.
ly residence. A litsls foot, enmeshed
in q silken stocking. whose delicate
texture displayed to advantage the
trim ankle within, peeped out from
beneath a feecy white dress. while the
laughing Eyes and fair forehead Of the
girl we're surmounteo BY q cor0ual OF
sunni y gold tresses of which any hair
store might have been proud.
So you like Joe cream, said Har
old Mcintyre, bending over the ham
mock and looking tenoerly into Ber-
tina s blue eyes.
i should smile" said the girl
agaiR, getting ready to put on her
slipper and start.
You are right, said Harold. "Iee
cream is good thing Perhaps some
day next week | viii buy yon some. -
The look Of happy expectancy faded
from the girls face. "Wbat time is
il? she asked.
Ten minutes 70 siI, replied
Harold.
Then, said Bertha, "if you start
right away you will get home in time
for supper"
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SardOu Snubs SaTah's New HuS-
band,

At the last rehearsal of Camille
in Paris, prior to Bernhardt's appear
auce in that play in Paris, few weeks
ago, for the benefit of Mme. Cheret,
Sasdou, says a Paris letter, was hidden
in ground floor box. He wanted to
see whether Damala had really profted
by his wife's lessons. The gifted
actress had been tormenting him to
assign a role to NJ. Damala in the
drama that he is writing for her.
After the curtain had fallen for the
last time she ran behind the scenes
and caught SSrdou as he was leaving
by the artists door. 81 hope" she
cried, that you are pleased with
jacques in the part of Armand, and
that he has overcome your prejudice?
Don't say prejudice" said the
author; SAY judgment. Unfortu-
nately it is one of those judgments
against which it is useless to appeal
How wicked you are" exclaimed the
vexed wife. I'm only just. | can't
afford to give him an important part
TO play. He is a handsome man and q
charming fellow, and he renders your
home life blissful. Be satisfied with
that" But if" asked Sarah, lit il
impossible for me to act with anybody
else2" Simply, it will be impossible
for you to continue your brilliant
career" "And supposing the public
should be delighted with him2" IN
that case, perhaps the judgment may
be reconsidered which you think SC
harsh"
The public is the absolute master Of
every one connected with a theater
Players and playrights are bound tc
submit to its DEGREES, which, however
are often speedily cancelled. The
manager Of the Vaudeville, whe-t
Sarah is to act, will pay her l0O(
francs for every representation anC
500 francs for every full dress re.
hearsal. But he sets his face against
Damala, who made his debut in tina
theater and played in it in secondary
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Mrs. Langtry.
Globe Democrat.

The Philadelphia Press editorially
makes a singular and cruel error with
respect to Mrs. Langtry. 1t says that
iii was for Mrs. Langtry that the first
gentleman of England fulfilled the old
law of gallantry-'perjured himself
like a gentleman to save the lady's
name from soiling." 1t was for Lady
Mordaunt that the Prince of Wales
did this, if he did it at ALL" The Press
further says "As the English nation
loves lord, it loves next to lord the
favorite of lord.
Mrs. Langtry, therefore, prospect
i've of her gifts for dramatic imperson-
alton, is an overwhelming object Of
curiosity to every Briton." And again:
Were she a duchess she could not
have enjoyed more royal intimacy.
And this, not as the Nell Gwynne
Of the merry Prince, for Mrs. Lang
try is as much the intimate of the
Princess of Wales as of the Prince"
AS Mrs. Langtry's reputation is
above reproach, and as she is engaged
in honestly earning money in the ef-
fort to retrieve the lost fortunes of
herself and husband, the seriousness
of the error Of the Press will be ap-
preciated.
The idea conveyed of the character
of the Princess Of Wales will also
bear retraotion. She never in any
case, Familiarity or otherwise, assecia
ted with her husbands favorites so
far as is known-a statement which
in no way conveys the inference that
she has not associated with Mrs.
Langtry. The Philadelphia editor
seems to have put bis foot in it badly,
and it would be well for him to be
getting it out as soon as possible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
gME DAstHE Ritba,


You see, ne had been friends Of old,
Like sister and Lis brother,
And yet We stood apart and cold,
Mere strangers 10 each other.
The gaslight fell, a spark Of flame
Into her dark eyes shiaing,
small need for me to set her name
Into my random Thyming.
She lightly played. he lowly sung,
And memory's tide came rushing;
A red into my cheek was flung
l. ke roses deeper flushing.
And heard his clear voice rise
Now fuller, sweeter, clearer,
A sudden midst dashed to my eyes
That seemed 70 draw him nearer.
only raw the handsome face Aatt
That Wayered right before me;
A quick, short SILVER shook my lace,
An old dream trembled Ger me.
"Cau / forgetT he softly fung, n
That voice so sweet foreYerD
Aud as the low notes LINGERING rung
My own heart echoed never"
i felt my slow veins quicker start,
The lights were softer flashing,
The blood waves beat about my heart
Like troubled waters splashing
And as the warm lights grew less bright
heard his clear notes culver,
And knew he thought OF one June night
Not ION the Danube river"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
"The BOss,' Hon. John Kelly

John Kelly, the we'll known Tam
many Chieftain, is now fifty five years
old, and a native Of the Fourteenth
Ward Of New York city. His father
emigrated to this country from Ireland
on account Of the troubles of 1893 and
came Immediately to New York. John
was one of a large family who, at an
early age, were left dependent upon
their mother for support and educa-
ton, receiving the latter at public
school. When twelve years of age he
was apprenticed to a crate manufac-
turer in Grand street, and at twenty
four went into business for himself.
He was elected Alderman of the Four
teenth Ward i'll 1854, the next year to
Congress and reelected to the latter
body 10 1851. During his last term he
was elected Sheriff Of the city and
county. At the expiration Of his
shrievality he sojourned abroad several
years and spent his time in study Of
the sciences, arts and political econ
Omy. MIR. Kelly is a scholar of no
mean pretensions, and the remarkable
part of it is that his learning was
acquired at middle age.
Not long after the downfall of the
Tweed ring, Mr.. Kelly's well known
character and capacity secured him
the leadership of the New York city
Democracy, which he still enjoys with
unimpaired influence apparently, not.
Withstsnding he has lately led them L
defeat rather than to victory. Since
his craftsmanship of Tammany, he held
the Office OF Comptroller. His term o.
office expired a year ago. He made 8
good Comptroller, being watchful a
the city's interests and attentive to The
duties of his Office. Mr.. Kelly ha,
been married twice, his present wife
whom he married in 1877, is niece O
Cardinal McCloskey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
Da niger Lurksin soothing Syrups

Cnleago tribune.
The best medical authorities declare
that the preparations called soothing
syrups" and "cordials" for iDfants,
are responsible for the death of many
babies. A Philadelphia doctor esti-
mates that $4,000 bottles of such nos.
trums are sold every week in that city;
and that a large proportion OF the 1900
or 1000 babies who die there annually
are killed by doses from the rest
,tiving" bottles, warranted 20 cure all
the known complaints Of childhood.
DR.. John 7. Meigs, Of Philadelphia,
sap, that these compounds are all
poiaons, disorganizing the system, and J.,
even if they are not fatal, often weak
ening fOr,life the constitution OF the
little patient.
DR.. Black wood, Of St. Mary's Hos.
pital, says that he has had twenty
cases of death caused by the use Of
soothing syrup; and many other ply
sieians in responsible places testify to
similar experiences. The Pharma-
ceuticaI Journal insists that death has
been caused by the use of "Godfrey's
Cordial" a mixture which is com
posed according to this formula.
Laudanum, II pints; molasses, 16
pints; alcohol, 3 pints water, 36 pints;
carbonate Of potassium, q ounces; oil
OF gassairas to flavor. DR.. Taylor, in
his Medical Jurisprudence" con-
dennis soothing syrup, and notes the
death of child fifteen months old,
caused by two doses of it, with all the
symptoms of narcotic poisoning. Zians.
sens standard German Encyclopedia
Of the Practice of Medicine" in
stances many Of these preparations as
poisonous.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

roles for more than two years. "J'al
eurssez de Jacques" he said, in the
hearing of a theatrical friend Of mine,
to NJ. Sardou. And trust you will
stand out against him."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

Mr.. David D. Jones, of Parkers.
burg, W. Va, writes: II experienced
for many years great annoyance and
suffering from rheumatism and weak.
ness Of tho kidneys, and my bowels
we're almost always irregular. tried
Browns Iron Bitters, which acted
like charm. restoring me at once to
regular bealIh, and banishing all pain
from my body "
s. Mansfield & Co, W. N. Wilker.
son 4 Co., and 6. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
THIS AND THAT.

George Washington always read the
agricultural column first.
The Hon. Mr.. 0leomargerineworth.
Of Ohio, appears to be fluid talker.
Vennor is almost Midas this year
Everything he touches turns cold.
The boy with tsffy tolu rides on the
rear Of the car. Perhaps he gives the
driver tatty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

Auguste Biard, the eminent French
painter, who died lately at Fontaine-
bleau, was very eccentric. An English
writer says of him: For many years
he has lived alone in sort Of castle
on the banks of the Seine. surrounded
by tomahawks, stuffed skins, yataghaus
and other relics OF his early travels.
Here crowd of noisy tropical birds
make life hideous for him. On the
side of his house which overlooked the
road he painted a very careful life size
picture Of houris and oriental beauties
looking out of windows, and his great
est pleasure was to startle and deceive
the passer-by with the efhgies."
PUBLIC LEDGER bindery and job
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOns of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc. +, | viii send
a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary In South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JosEPH 7.
MNAN. Station D. New York City.
52xxxiv52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

The best remedy for exerting
powerful tonic effect on the muscles
governing and controlling the action
Of the heart, is Browns Iron Bitters.
s. Mansfield l. Co., w. N. Wilker-
son d Co.. and G. w. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

This is the only known remedy that
positively expels every vestige of
malarial faint from the system with
out endangering the health by the
internal administration of other poi
sons, which must remain in the sys.
TEN for years, and perhaps finally
destroy lite. Get the genuine DR..
Holman's Pad, and avoid all spurious
limitations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

tabs yhls blaE FROM q FlssI Il. a6lsa
which q stfons united feet Is haF.
bored of Alexandria MARtNU.
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Is Court Street. d.
APOstt1ve euro
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PUBLIC LEDoER job printing Office
and book bindsry, lS Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

A negro woman on Blue Lake, near
Greenwood, ate at one sitting last
week dish Of greens, a bucket OF
black berries, drank three glasses of
buttermilk, and shortly afterw ards
walked ten miles. Her funeral, says
the Yazoo Valley Flag, was largely
attended next day, and the grief of her
relatives and friends was uncontrolla-
ble.-[ Yazoo City Herald.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
Then and Vow in New OrIenn,.

The fortunes Of the Crescent City in
commercial, social and sanitary
point OF view were at a very low ebb
In 1863, the great terror Of yellow
fever rendered a residence extremely
undesirable, and the entire absence Of
money vastly crippled the celebrated
Charity Hospital. Now everything
there is booming, and the Louisiana
State Lottery Co. has :by:contract for
IFS franchises agreed to pay 81 ,O00,-
900 10 the Hospital. The lottery
(although fought with uncalled for
pfejudice) has met with such unpre-
cedented success, owing TO the ipteg-
rity and ability Of management, as to
cause would.be aggressors to hide
their heads in shame, and now on the
second Tuesday Of every month di.
vides $3.50 800. (on an enlarged scheme,
with s. tickets, and 81 sub division Of
iiftbs), under the supervision ofGen'ls
g. T. Beauregard Of La, and Jubal
A. Early Of Va: principal prizes
5000, $25, 900, etc. The next draw
ing will take place August 9Th, and all
information desired can be obtained
from NJ. A. Dauphin, New0rleans, La.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12
LOTTERY.

The Public is requested carefully 10 petioe
the ney and Enlarged Scheme to be drawn
e9- CAPITAL PRIZE, 07s, 1000. x.
Tickets only 95. Shar es in prOnoEtiSr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-12

/ ~ ENuiu NC pldlnly FlblDle With
the naked eye in broad day light. But
this was contradicted by Mr.. Smith.
OF the observatory at Athens.
Great events are now occurring in
Egypt. The political situation is yery
alarming and several hundred families
have lied away TO seek safety elsewhere
until the political horizon would clear
up again, Through the stupidity OF
the Turkish authorities, we are kent
In perfect ignorance Of the serious de.
yelopments now taking place In
Egypt, the press having been notified
not to publish any news from that
quarter, until quiet would again be
restored. But in spite of all interdie.
ton, wild rumors are daily circulating
In the city, upon the authority Of
private correspondence and state
ments OF passengers arriving By steam
er. These rumors, though. are "a
confused, and probably so exaggerated
that l do not feel justified TO repro.
duee them. II seems, however cer.
tam, that In a quarrel which tprunp
up between the Maltese and Fellab
population Of Alexandra, some four or
I'VE score. men on both sides Wsre
killed and as many more wounded
Inc affair grew 80 serious as 10 bring
out the consular body 10 earnest pro,
testatIon against the proceedings bst
the Fellahs-than whom there h M
more ignorant and fanatic a race
attacked the Consuls seyerally seri
ously woundibg the Italian aud Eng.
fish Vice Consuls, and merciiessly
beating the Greek Political Agent II
remains now 10 see what will be tbe
next act in the thrilling DIANA which
is now being played 90 the Egyptian
political stage, and how will Europe