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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13
COTTON.

The New York market has declined frac-
ton since our last weekly review, and Liver
pool shaded off Lied, but to-day's kilograms
from New York notice a reaction and an ad-
vance to 237sc for middling, that being an ad-
vance of &c over Saturdays closing rates. The
kilograms from Liverpool also note an advance
of 1-l6d. which has caused better feeling
among factors, and Saturdays offers, though
repeated often, were refused. The rapid de-
in the spinning demand is attributed as the
occasion of the advance. However that may
be, holders here are asking from 1Sc@Ac over
Saturdays prices. We quote the market firm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. strawberry
festival will be inaugurated at Rocco
Hall to night, under the auspices of the
ladies of the various Methodist churches
Of the city, for the benefit Of Central
Methodist church on Union street. This
church is unfinished and in debt, and
the congregation need money to COM
plete the handsome structure which is
already an ornament to the city. The
festival will continue every evening dur
ing the week, when ice cream and straw
berries will be dispensed by fair hands
for the moderate sum of twenty-five
cents, the customary price at saloons.
Love letters cost only ten cents, and love
makings, Airtations, etc, are proper
tionately cheap. Everybody should go.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The New BRASS BAND.-The instru-
ments for the brass band composed of a
number of the young men who attend
the Christian Brothers College have ar
rived, and ere long a new brass band
will make the air about Memphis reso-
nant with concordant strains of instr u
mental music.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

STREET CORNER 0BsTRUCTIoN.-The
citizens on Vance street, near Lauder
dale, complain of the double track be-
ing laid at the corner of these two
streets by the street railroad company.
The obstruction is such as to effectually
preclude travel along there by any We
hicle other than street car.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

PETITION GRANrED.-The petition of
w. B. Galbreath for the incorporation of
the Cotton Compress and Insurance
Company of Memphis, was granted by
Chancellor Morgan of the First Chaneery
Court this morning. The petition of
the Planters Insurance to amend their
charter was also granted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The privileges of St. Georges picnic,
to be held at James park, Friday, May
Gath, consisting of bar, confectionery,
restaurant and shooting gallery, will be
sold at public auction to the highest
bidder on the grounds Friday, May 18th,
at 10 clock am. Terms cash. sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The WATER CoMPAYY.-The Memphis
Water Company has closed a contract
with Gaylor & Co., of Cincinnati, to the
amount of $4,000 for laying pipes, set
ting valves, placing hydrants, trenching,
repaving. etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

BUCHANAN READ, the poet and artist,
died in New York Saturday night. His
poem entitled The Closing Scene" has
been pronounced by the British Review
the finest poem ever written by an
American.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

To Carpenters, builders or Con-
tractors.
| will sell that portion of the build
ing at the intersection of Poplar street
and Carroll avenue, which was injured
by the late fire, the purchaser to remove
it Immediately. Apply to
R. DUDLEY FRAYsER,
Ct No. Z Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13
Notice.

Cotton factors and buyers having good,
clean sample and loose cotton will re-
ceive twenty cents per pound for the
same in any quantity. Address or call
on Smith & Co., corner Main and Beal
streets. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

A MEETING of taxpayers will be held
at the hall of the Chamber of Commerce
this afternoon at three o'clock, in re-
spouse to call from the late grand
iurors
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

BoNIFAETI and the Black Crock will
occupy the boards at the theater next
week Meanwhile the theater will be
closed for the necessary preparations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

LIVERPOOL. May Is. 80 a.m. = Cotton
opens steady. Uplands. lO1l@lO5sd; Orleans.
ll@ll1Sd.
1880 p.m.-cotton is firm. Uplands. 1910
lO1sd; Orleans. 11@ll1sd. Sales. L. 900 bales.
Of which 5000 we're for export and speculation.
5p.m.-C Cotton closed firm. Uplands, 1O7sd;
Orleans, lid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The BLACK Crook, the same as pre-
scented at Niblo's, New York, commences
one weeks engagement next Monday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The First Chancery Court and the
Second Circuit Court were in session
this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The incest stock of summer hats in
the city at Wheaton & Co.'S, the hatters,
279 Main street, sign Of the tiger. So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

BARBoUR's strawberries received by
Oliver, Finnie & Co., twice a day fresh
from the gardens. Leave your orders
in advance. 63t
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STEAMBOATS,.
For Arkansas River.

For Arkansas River.
Memphis and Arkansas River Packet Co.
U. s. Mail Line-For Pine Bluff, Little
Rock and Fort Smith.
TH0S. II. ALLEN. ...... Eugene Smith. master
THIS NEW AND ELEGANT N~=.
i passenger steamer will leave Ls!ssiHtsT
MONDAY, 18th inst, at 5 pm. Rr=zzs==ass1a
For freight or passage apply on board or to
W. H. KENNEDAY, Agent.
Office on Company's Wharfboat,
62-63 Foot of Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The Industrial Exposition meets to-
night at the hall Of the Chamber Of
Commerce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

XXTANTED-A SADDLE HORSE TO TAKE
w care of during the summer months ior
his use. Address j. B., Is Madison st. Git
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The Assembly Hall will be crowded
tonight when the panorama of the Pill
grim will be exhibited.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Belfast, st. Louis.
" Utah, St. Louis.
a" M. j. Wicks, New Orleans.
City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg.
R. E. Lee, Louisville.
Glasgow, Louisville.
" Julia, ST. Louis.
Phil Allin, Friar' Point.
" T. H. Allen, Arkansas river.
" James Howard, Evansville.
q" st. Francis, Wittsburg.
" Susie Silver, Louisville.
Robert Mitchell, Cincinnati
" Charles Bodmann, Cincinnati.
= Undine, Osceola.
H. S. Turner, New Orleans.
Belle Lee, New Orleans.
" Mary Miller, Arkansas river.
" Mary Z. Poe, Red river.
Legal Tender, White river.
d" Belle Memphis, st. Louis.
Z" A. j. White, Napoleon.
" Mary Z. Forsythe, Cairo
DEPARTURES.
Steamer NJ. j. Wicks, st. Louis.
Grand Tower, st. Louis.
Belfast, New Orleans.
q" r. Z. Lee, New Orleans.
Utah, Arkansas river.
f" r. P. Walt, White river.
Glasgow, White river.
City of Vicksburg, st. Louis
Julia, Vicksburg.
Robert Mitchell, New Orleans.
Chas. Bodmann, New Orleans.
d. S. Turner, Cincinnati.
Mary Miller, Cincinnati.
Mary 4. Poe, st. Louis
Mary E. Forsythe, N. Orleans.
James Howard, New Orleans.
Susie Silver, New Orleans.
BOATS IN PORT.
4. H. Allen, Phil Allin, St. Francis,
Undine, Susie Silver, James Howard,
Legal Tender, Belle Memphis, A. j.
White.
BOATS ADVERTISED TO LEAVE TO-DAY.
Arkansas rver.....T. II. Allen..............5 p. m
st. LOuis.............Belle Memphis.......5 p. IN
Vicksburg .,.-....--.City Of Helena.......5 p. m.
The rise and fall at other points since our
last issue, as reported by the Signal Service
Bureau. is as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

HORACE GREELEY HATS, now 90 popu-
lar in the North and East, will soon be
all the rage in Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

DEDIcATIoN.-The new Cumberland
Presbyterian church on Vance street
was dedicated yesterday. Rev. DR..
Ransom preached the dedication sermon
and Rev. DIR. Buchanan, of Little Rock,
the prayer. Rcv. Mr.. Mclean, talent
ed young minister, is to have charge of
the church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

COLONEL j. A. SIGNAIGo has been Sc
lected to deliver the Grafton at the Ital-
ian picnic tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13
GENERAL MARKET.

Business during the week has been fair, but
hardly up to the expectations of merchants in
some lines Of trade. In the dry goods and
boot and shoe trades Il moderate business was
done, and in the others a light trade is re-
ported In the general market butfew changes
are reported in prices. We quote leading ar
ticles as follows: Apples. ss@s 50. Bran. 81 IS
al so y 100. Beans, 50 1903 90 D bushel. Bag
ging, l71z@lSc. Mess beef. Sl2@l2 so. But
ter. 25g28c, fair to choice Western, old and
new. Bacon clear sides, 7sSg71sc; clear rib
rib sides, T1z975zc; shoulders, 5l2@554c (;
breakfast bacon. 9A@9%c. Smoked hams.
9@l2c. Sugar-cured hams. 1l@l219c, plain
aud canvasged. Corn-meal. 81 zoos 80.
Corn. 6S@70c for yellow and white at
the leyee. Cotton seed, Sll n ton on the levee.
Coffee Rio. 2212@24c; Java, 27g30c. Dried
apples, 9@l0c q 10 peaches, $1,000. Eggs,
l3@l4c. Flour, 5000 50 for super TO fancy.
Hay, s25@29. as to quality; 81 S. V 100 from
store. Lard. quiet; tierce, 9Z@l0c; keg,
l0A@l1c; pail. 1l@llkc; caddies, 121zc.
Lemons. 81 25@5 Is q box. Moasses :
plantation. 50g6sc. as in quality. Nails,
IS rates. Oranges, S. 50@S7 90 u box. Oats.
-95oc. Onions. IS 0O9s5 50 q barrel. Poul-
try-chickens. 81 50g6 90 for old, and IS so
@6 00t for. young. ones. Potatoes, SO 20C93 40,
as in quality; new, 81 00@s8 q barrel. Mess
pork, Sl3 75@l4 90. Sugar, open kettle. S19g
llHc; yellow clear. llh@ll4c; white. 12@
l21ac; hard refined, 131a@l3t4c. Salt. so $50
3 2. New vegetables are scarce. New onions,
s. 90 d barrel. Cabbages SIS 00920 90 "a 100.
Whisky, qOMSl u gallon
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The next picnic Of the season will be
that of the Italian society, at James
Park tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The finest strawberries are TO be
had at Fuchs. Al Jefferson street.
He receives them morning, noon
and evening, fresh from the vine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

NEw ORLEANS. May ID. lp.m.-Gold. 1lS1<.
Cotton is firm. Sales since pm. Saturday.
100 bales; receipts. 22S1 bales. Sight. &c pre-
MUM. Sterling. .2S5l92l; bank. Is. Good
ordinary. 2O7[c; low middlihg, 2z7se; mid
ding. ne.
HKw YORK. May Is. 10 s.m.-The market
opens quiet. Sales at all United States ports
Saturday, 2l65; receipts, 25l6; here. ia.
Sales futures Saturday evening. 800. Sales
for September, 2lsse; November. 1916.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

USE the Saratoga Pavilion Spring wa
ter before any other mineral water. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

NOR RENT-REsIDENCE 259 HERMAN
and all necessary conveniences. Apply to
W. II, TOLER.
39f At Donoho d Bulkley's. SO Madison st.
NOR RENT-COTTAGE AT RIDGEWAY.
Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
a. s. MnSBY. 30t Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The School Board meets in regular
session tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The Champion Hat, very light and
cool, at Wheaton & Co.'S, the hatters.
50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

PIrrsBURs and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 2s2 Main
street, Bethel Block. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

early this morning, adding 1900 sacks Of
oil cake here......,.The Mary Il. Forsythe
passed down with l000-ton cargo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

The procession will form in front Of
the nall as follows
Marshals.
Music.
Members of the Society in regalia.
Triumphal Car.
Hack with President, Vice President,
Treasurer and Orator of the Day.
Hacks with invited guests.
Citizens in carriages and on foot.
The procession will move to Second
street, up Second to Poplar, down Pop
lar to Main, down Main to Beal, out
Beal to the Park.
At the grounds speeches will be de-
livered by the Queen, Miss Leuisia Nal
atesta; Goddess of Liberty, Miss Louisa
Podesta; and Orator of the Day, Colonel
Gus. A. Signaigo, and other distinguished
eloquent speakers.
Grand Marshal-John B. Signaigo.
Assistant Marshal-Fillippo Luccarini.
Orator of the day-G. A. Signaigo.
Committee OF ARRANGEMENTS.
A. B. Vaccaro, P. p. Canale,
L. Perpoli, l.. Miccheletti,
G. Montedonico.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
F. De Lucca, Adolf Moni,
Lazzaro Podesta, c. Cristofani,
A. Garribaldi, M. Provinzale.
GATE COMMITTEE.
P. Maggiolo, L. Luccarini,
D. Rassi, P. Paccini,
f. Cazzassa, G. Galina,
L. Alright, A. Arata.
BAR COMMITTEE.
Mic Malatesta, R. Luecarini,
A. Raggio.
The amusements will be continued
until twelve o'clock at night, and the
grounds will be brilliantly lighted. The
best order will be observed, a compe-
tent corps of police having been en-
ployed for that purpose. Every proyi-
sion that can will be made for the com
fort and pleasure Of those who attend.
Tickets, fifty cents-ladies free. L64
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

Memphis, White and Little Red River U. 8.
Mail Line - Fer Helena. Devall's Bluff.
Searcy. Augusta. Jacks0nport. and all va
landings.
LEGAL TENDKR-...-W. ]. Ashford, masts
Leaves Memphis every TUES IL
DAY. At 5 o'clock pm. -4s14llls-
R. P. WALT. John J. Edison. master
Leaves Memphis every SAT- II
URDAl. at o'clock Pm. -1----zi-
The above ELEGANT steamers connect At
Walls BluE with the Railroad Monday ena
Thursday going up. and Wednesday and SAT-
urday coming down.
ELLIOTT A MILLER. Aecnts.
1iif Cor. Jefferson and PrOmonads "a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

SrAwBERRY festival at Rocco Hall TO-
night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

Freight rates have been advanced from so
and so to 81 and 81 10 all-rail to New York and
Boston.
Our receipts for the week sum up 1884 bales,
shipments 2l9O and sales 2250, against, respec-
lively, 2OS6, 1888 and 2s5O last week, 96I5, 1866
and 666s during the corresponding week last
season. and 1857, 1890 and 500 during the cor
responding week in 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

cArrnrrLLAns are disappearing.
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L1OR RENT-A COMMODIOUS AND CON-
Il venient suburban residence, with fine
lawn, vegetable and flower garden, stable and
carriage house; only two miles from Court
Square. Apply TO- on ,.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

NOR SALE OR EXCHANGE A NICE
cottage residence of six rooms. nice flower
garden, about one acre in ground, good els
tern, stable and carriage house, and good out
the new Ralt Ugh road about two miles from
Court square, in sight of street railroad and
about two hundred yards from the Raleigh
railroad will sell cheap or exchange for
place In the city near to business. For terms
anply to Captain links. 81 Union st. Posses-
SION given Lat Of September. lSL2 2I-f-
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PUnPs at sl5 Second street.
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LOST.

r OsT-A CHILD'S PINK. CORAL ARM
| A lei with gold clasp. The finder viii be re-
Warded BY leaving it with
GAGS PAULT. WRIGHT. 296 Main ct.
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TAKEN UP.

TNTAKEN UP AT BROOKS STOCK YARD,
AS Main street, mule, which the owner
can have by proving property and paying
charges. 2s-0s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

NOR RENT THREE COTTAGES, ONE
+ very neat, each containing four rooms,
kitchen and plenty Of water. Apply to 3: Fol-
we'll near the corner of Greenlaw and Third
streets in Chelsea. 63-6S
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THIRD ANNUAL GRAND PICNIC
SOCiGta di UniOnG G FratGllanZa Italiana
Alliances Park, May IA, 1879.

The members of the Association will
meet at their hall, South Court street, at
halfpast eight am.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
The procession will form in front Of
the nall as follows:
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NOTICE.
Notice to the Cotton Buyers.

T AM NOW PREPARED TO MAKE CON
| tracts with you for the Comprising Of your
Cotton at SOC. per bale for the coming season.
and will guarantee same TO load fully up 10 the
weight required by the railroads;
J. v. PATRICK,
62-73 Proprietor Brokers' Compress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-13

Memphis and Arkansas River Pack
et Company U. \. Mail Line.
UlHE ELEGANT PASSENGER OATS OF
this line leave Memphis COR al points on
Arkansas river on Mondays and Fridays
WI. KENNRDAY. Ag't.
Office on COmpany's Wharf boat,
st Foot Of Court street.
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FOR RENT.

nor RENT "A FURNISHED OFFICE,
Il cheap, 1874 Front street, $3.50
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FOUND.
BOARDING.

ToUND AN IRON KEY. APPLY AT
n this office. o5-oo
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WANTED.

vxTANTED-slOO AS A LOAN ON GOOD
w personal property. worth $50. for three
months. VIII pay two per cent. month: Ad-
dress Box $50. b3-6i
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NOR PENTHOUSE WITH FOUR ROOMS,
and store-room attached, on Marshall ave-
nue., head of Orleans street. Apply at 247
Madison street. HhUm SGT
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Hight of water above
low water mark.

The rise and fall at other points since our
last issue, as reported by the Signal Service |
bureau is as follows:
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Once: No. Is Madison Street.
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LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.

NJ EMPHIS.
Monday Evening. May rs. 1879.
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NO.2IoMain street, Memphis.
TOILET ARTICLES.

for BERLIN WOOL AND KM-
~ RROIDERY MATERIALS.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-09-14
The stOne-cutters and the Advocate

The Stone-cutters Association held their
regular monthly meeting Wednesday
evening the 4th INST, at their hall on West
Taylor street After the meeting had been
called to or,ier, il was announced that Mr. B.
J Murphy, u the NoRKINGMAN ADVOCATE,
WAS in the hall On motion, Committee was
appointed to wait on Mr. NJ, and invite him
to address the meeting. The Committee re-
tired TO the anti-room, and informed Mr. W.
Of the action Of the meeting, inviting him to
the main hall, to which he was escorted by
the Committee, and presented t.
rHE President,
who was about to formally receive the gentle
man from the ADVOCATE when a member on
the floor moved that
VOTE nF WELCOME
be extended 10 the representatives. the WORK
INGMAN's ADVOCATE, which was carried with
applause and cheers After the applause sub
sided, Mr. Murphy proceeded TO address the
meeting He thanked the Association for
the cordial welcome and warm reception.
which had been extended 70 HIM as a repre-
sentative Of the WoRKISGNANS ADVOCATE.
He spoke in general terms Of organization, and
the benefits To tie derived from it, and dwelt
some time upon the means Of sustaining it. In
speaking Of the attempt ot Mr. Charles A.
Orleans to prosecute the President Of the As
sociatIon, he sand they had nothing TO fear
from that
PRINCE OF EDWARDS
such as HIM. said Mr. NJ must be shown up
in their true colors, and all their villanies
brought u public view In this connection
the speaker introduced the ADVOCATE saying
it was an
OLD, AND TRIED, AND TRUE FRIEND
to the workIngman. In their darkest hours
it had stood true to them, and COW again in
the hour Of their trial it hat come forward,
taken up the gauntlet, and will fight their
battles for them.
Mr. NJ after speaking thirty minutes, con
cluded by assurin. the Association that the
editorial staff Of the ADVOCATE, was ready to
meet Orleans. OF his advocates, either on the
stand IN the press, and was certain they could
reduce him To- the little end Of nothing whit
tied down To sharp point. Mr.. Murphy
took his seat amid long and continued ap-
cheers for the ADVOCATE.
sCKsE not EXPECTED
The applause and excitement having sub
sided. the President announced that he had a
bundle
or THE woRKINGNANs ADVOCATE,
which he would distribute to the members
Everything went OFF very nicely, until the
large bundle began to grow small and beauti-
full by less, when
GRAND RUSH
was made for the Presidents table, and in
their effort TO SECURE an ADVOCATE, many Of
the papers were torn into smlthers Each,
however, got portion and were apparently
satisfied
VOTE OF THANKS To THE ADVOCATE.
Before the regular order of business was
entered upon, it was unanimously passed that
q vote of thanks be. and the same are hereby
rendered to the WoRKINGNAN's ADVOCATE,
and its representative for the able manneT in
which they have come to our assistance and
defence
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-09-14

BALL OF THE SroNE-cuTTERs ArPRrxrI
CES The Fourth Annual Grand Ball of ia,
Stone-cutten' Apprentices Association, took
place Thursday evening, at Turner Hall, " est
Twelfth street The large saloon of the ha
was crowded to excess making dancing mors
announcement than comfortable Notwith
standing the crowded condition Of the room,
the best order prevailed, and wit, humor and
conveviality was the order Of the night The
dresses OF the ladies was in excellent order,
and beautifully arranged, especially the para.
pharala of Miss who was the be- Of the
evening
Great credit is due 10 the Committee of Ar
rangements and floor managers, for the eff
clent manner ia which they discharged their
duties. In financial point Of view. it must
have proved complete success
LOST His WIFE. Quite an amusing Incl
dent occurred the other evening ia one If the
Halsted street busses. a. the buss had
rounded the corner Of Harrison and Halsted
streets, the regular " hold up was heard to
ring out in manly tones upon the night air
and the driver in obedience 10 the we'll known
call. relned up his steeds and came 10 a'dead
halt The door of the buss was opened. and
woman, rather prepossesslng III appearance,
and bearing neatly dressed infant in her
arms entered the coach and took her seat
amongst the rest of the passengers At the
same time the form Of man Vas seen ascend
ing the iron ladder to the top of the buss,
and was heard to take his seat The familiar
% al right was sung out by lusty voice. and
the vehicle was once more IN motion. 1t had
not proceeded many squares, however, when
the buss strap was pulled, and the lady with
the infant in her arms ahghted Once more
in motion, We proceeded IN the vicinity Of
Twelfth street, where We came To another
halt This lime the man who had assembled
to the top Of the 'buss By the iron steps, de
scended the same. and opening the 'buss door
called d" Jennie, in gentle tone of voice, but
receiving no answer he called a little louder
= Jennie again. Receiving no answer to his
second gentl, summonds, he threw his body
more than half way into the coach and look
ing straight into the face Of young man Of
rather feminine appearance, for the third
time called Jennie. The passengers could
stand it no longer, and desired TO know who
Jennie was The man at the door modestly
replied that it was his wife the woman with
the child in her arms He vas told that
such person had got out several blocks
below. The man seemed as though he could
not realize 1t, and with one long and lingering
ook, left the buss It is needless to say the
passengers were convulsed with laughter