Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-09

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They waived examination this morning,
and were committed to Jail. They will
be indicted by the grand jury on Mon
day.
STEALING A PIPE.
John Green, who is also black, was
sent to Jail this morning, by the Racor-
der, charged with stealing meerschaum
pipe from Main street tobacconist.
MULE THIEF.
The young man, L. II. Smith, who was
sent to Jail by the Recorder, yesterday
morning, for stealing pair Of mules,
was afterwards turned over to a con-
stable, who came down from Covipgton
in search of the man and the mules.
He states that Smith had been sent
down to Shelby Depot with the team for
some goods, and that after he started
back he drove into the woods, cut the
traces, left the wagon and supplies and
brought the stock to Memphis, with the
idea of converting them into funds with
which to take him to Little Rock, where
he could commence business on his own
account. Smith returns to Covington
a sadder but wiser man, and though he
rode bareback to town, he saddles his
misfortune upon liquor, which he ad-
mits having too freely INDUCED in just
previous to the little indiscretion which
gained him free lodging at the station
house. 1sar ieaa.a
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS
We are constrained to believe that
some of our country cousins do not read
the papers" or, if they do, fail to heed
the lessons therein taught. The State
laws of Tennessee forbid the carrying Of
concealed weapons, and Memphis city
ordinance makes such an offence pun
ishable by fine or, in default of payment,
service on the chain-gang. If one Of
our city folk be caught by the police
with pistol or other deadly weapon
concealed about his person, he is fined
$25 or $50, and required to furnish 5000
bond for disappearance before the Grand
Jury. The Recorder let's country people
off little easier, as in the case Of Mr..
Wright Broom, this morning, who might
have escaped arrest altogether but for
his over indulgence in ardent spirits.
As it was he was merely fined ten dol
lars and sent on his way rejoicing.
scALPER.
Hugh Lloyd was interviewed by the
Recorder on the subject of extortion.
Hugh is haek.driver, and is charged
with playing the old game on the pre-
sumed ignorance of his patrons. Two
gentlemen who came in on the railroad
yesterday purchased omnibus tickets to
ride from the depot to their hotel. When
they left the train they were met upon
the platform by Hugh, who volunteered
to convey them to their place of destina-
ton. Theyreplied tina, they had omnibus
tickets. That's all right, says Hugh,
Jump right in" The door of the car
riage was thrown open, the gentlemen
took their seats inside, and soon after
slighted at the Lehner House, when the
driver demanded three dollars. They
offered him the omnibus tickets, but
they were no goed-three dollars he
must have, and three dollars he got. 1t
proved an unfortunate transaction, how
ever, for the Recorder this morning re-
quired Hugh to pay twenty-five dollars
fine for overcharging. as he had no right
to exact more than fifty cents each.
AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
The gold chain of which Mr.. James
Speed was garroted is now in the hands
of the Chief of Police, as is also the
watch, taken at the same time The
jolly garroters pawned the chain before
vending their way southwark. The
money has not been recovered yet.
Theophilus, the pious thief and hypo-
crital cuss, who imposed on SO many Of
our citizens, still languishes in jail,
while every day brings forth new devel-
opmeuts in reference to his doiugs. A
number of articles con6denced from
his victims now grace the apartments of
the Chief of Police awaiting the call Of
the owners.
There is also diamond ring at Capt.
Athy's Office awaiting claimant. De-
tective Cranmer captured it from a
young man at the 0verton Hotel, who
was trying TO sell it for twenty dollars.
DANAers.-In the First Circuit Court
this morning the case of Felix johnson
VS.. the Memphis and Louisville railroad
was concluded By awarding Mr.. johnson