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ThesDetective of Romance.

The New York Citizen says: "Tht
superDaturally acute detective is wholly
the invention Of romance writer's. He
has absolutely no resemblance to the
stupid policeman, who, under the name
of detective, acts as a go-between Of
thieves and the police authorities. The
average detective of real life is utterly
incapable of forming a train of reason
ing, and is a creature of routine, who
never detects a criminal except by acci-
dent, and who is rather more dangerous
to society than is the criminal himself" 9"
The New York World adds "Any man
of trained intellect-any lawyer jour
nalist, medical man, or even theologian,
who knows how to reason and has some
acquaintance with human instincts
would do more really efficient detective
work than nine-tenths Of the professional
detectives. He would be capable of
forming some theory other than the two
or three conventional theories which are
the stock-in-trade of the detective po-
lice. The series of failures which have
marked the efforts Of detectives in half
a dozen recent criminal cases ought to
convince the police authorities that
some sort of reform is needed"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26
WaltzinE.
e. L. Hale, in Old and New.l

/ have done a good deal of looking on
while waltzing was in progress. / have
noted three varieties of walters. /.
Those to whom the business is hard
and painful necessity, to which they
were pre-ordained and commanded, and
which must be fulfilled. About nineteen
out of twenty of the waltzing couples |
have seen served their generation in
this variety Of service, sad, serious and
sorry, but brave 2. There are those to
whom the dance is fine art, who enter
upon it as artists, glad to carry out per-
fectly system of invention, which, be-
cause it is existing in society, it is we'll
for them to sustain absolutely we'll
These people do not have the agonized
look of the first class; they are pleased
with themselves, which is something, and
they are worth study, as illustrating one
more form of harmony in action. The
third variety-mostly Germans by ma
tionality-are people who are thorough
ly happy, unconscious and at ease as
they dance. They dance as the thistle
down floats, which we boys used to call
zephyr. When you see their uncon-
sciousness and really childish simplici-
ty in the matter, it is hard to frown at
waltzing, or to find any wrong in it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26
A Curious Case.

The legislature Of Minnesota visited
the asylum for the dumb at Fairbault
recently, and received the following Gu
rious and rather ludicrous address: For
YOU are the men 10 furnish the means to
help the man that built the mill that
ground the feed that fed the horse that
drew the cart that dumped the dirt that
Paddy shoveled to build the road for
palace cars to 60 upon. These are the
men that make our laws and furnish the
means to build house to cover our
heads. that warm our toes. that fill our
mouths, that give us food that feeds the
mind, that makes Us men and women
strong. 70 lean upon, we bid you welcome,
aud for aye shall strive your kindness to
repav
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26
BRIGHAM YOUNG.
IEia sands OF Life Running Out-A
leaf from His Past History.

The telegraph reports Brigham Young
as rapidly falling, and makes it quite
likely that his death Cannot be long de-
'ayed. This extraordinary man was
born at Wittingham, Vt, ON the lst Of
June, 1901, and therefore lacks but lit
tie of seventy-one years of age. His
father was farmrr who had been a sol
der of the Revolution, and Brigham
doubtless inherited something Of his
daring and love of excitement. His first
connection with the monstrous hierarchy
of Mormonism of which he has so long
been the head and exponent, was in 1882,
when he announced himself as "con-
vert, and making his way to Kirkland,
Ohio the then headquarters of the new
dispensation, was ordained an elder
and began to preach. His talents,
shrewdness, and especially his won
derful quickness and aptness in reading
men, attracted the attention of the
prophet Joseph Smith, who soon or
dained him as one Of the Twelve Apos-
ties, then first constituted, and sent him
on proselyting tour through the East
ern States. He was singularly success
fui in making converts, and at the death
of Joseph Smith, in 1874, secured the
election to his vacant position of first
president, over Sidney Rigdon, Smiths
original partner in The fraud, who, being
contumacious, naturally enough at
thus being thrown overheard, was sol
EMMY cut of" cursed and handed over
to the devil, to be buifetted in the flesh
a thousand years. In l847, Brigham re-
moved to Salt Lake City, the Mormons
having been driven out of Nauvoo in
lS45, and year later the faithful emf
grated thither and founded the new
kingdom, which they called Deseret.
The course of Brigham Young since
that time, his repeated browbeat-
lngs of the Territorial authorities,
and his virtually unopposed sway
for so many years are fresh in the
recollections of our readers. By
his shrewdness and the ignorance and
superstition of his followers he has not
only made himself the spiritual and po-
litical head Of the community but has
contrived to have the handling of all the
funds and to have amassed from the
tlthes and from private speculations a
gigantic fortune, which, from its varied |
and widely scattered character, it would |
doubtless be impossible to estimate
closely. Of late it has appeared as if
his course were about rum and that JUS
tice was at last to overtake him for his
completely in many crimes of which
there can be no reasonable doubt. But
if Divine Providence removes him from
an earthly to a higher tribunal, doubt
less his own people will reverence him
as saint or a god, while the world will
be none the worse for his absence, and
see in it no cause for regret
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26

BURNETT's KALLIsToY neutralizes the
poisonous bites of mosquitoes and other
Insects, and is sure preventive. ,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26
LOWRY'S GANG.
More DeviItries by the North Car.
Olina bandits.
Tor No,v Vorlr uaroId


Olina bandits.
Cor. New York Herald.l
Moss NEoK. Robson Co., N. c., Feb. 16
Henry Berry Lowry, the notorious
outlaw, and his confederates, have beer
holding a carnival here for two days
sleeping at store near the railroad sta.
ton. When the down train for VIII
mington arrived here to-day they had a
barrel of cider rolled out of the store
and were treating large crowd. They
were particularly active in inviting (?j
the passengers out of the cars to drink
familiarly tapping several Of them on
the shoulders and shaking their
hands. When Lowry was told that
he had better keep a good look
out, or some one would kill him or some
of the gang for the rewards offered
by the State, he replied that amy one
who might kill him or any of the gang
could never prove that he had done the
killing; all they asked was to be let
alone, and they would leave everybody
else alone; if they wanted provisions
they would go where they could be OBJ
tained; if they had money they would
pay for them; if not, they would demand
them and take them. They we're, he
said, determined to kill one man, who
was travelling backwards and forwards
on the train. They had warned him
several times not to come up here,
" and" continued he, we would have
killed him yesterday right in the car, if
it had not been for the number of ladies
who were in it.
While he was saying this the individ-
ual whom they had doomed was at that
very moment crouched under a seat in
the rear car. He has incurred the ter
rible anger Of the outlaws, from the fact
that he volunteered last winter as the
executiohes Of 0xendine, one of their
gang, who was hung at Lumberton.
They told the conductor that if be came
I'D here again they would murder him
right on the train. ..
As tho train moved off they saluted
the conductor in military. style and took
a deliberate aim at the train with their
rifles. and continued to fire until L was
beyond gunshot distance. The audacity
of these outlaws out-Herods Herod and
is unparalleled in the history of any
State.
This man whom they have threatened
is known in Wilmington by the name Of
Frank Marsden, and is sailor boarding
house runner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26
"THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW"
Answers to Correspondents

Answers TO Correspondents.
From the Albany Evening Journal.l
To Alphonso: Very sorry, we assure
you, but really we cannot comply with
your request that The Beautiful Snow
be published in these columns, for the
benefit of several persons who have not
read the poem" What excuse have the
several persons " for not having read
it2 Are they inmates of the New York
Institute for the Blind, Alphonso?
Imogene; We can readily understand
that The Beautiful Snow, which you de-
nominate a sweetly written poem, "
was suggested to you by the storm of
Saturday With great reluctance we re-
turn ready negative to your petition
that T. B. s. appear in nights Journal.
To Roderick: You are mistaken in
supposing that the poem yeu send will
'be rapturously welcomed by us for Sat
days Miscellany. We agree with you
y, considering the freshly fallen snow
"a ;ful; but are not so willing to admit
u 9eap' u q into this paper. ~ y
1 T' D, 1 H Matilda In answer to your
10 Mau, 70 the authorship of some
inquiry as ' The Beautiful Snow" T"
verses en"Ilee u.eto that according to our
y, we woniG W. S,soa ssa'e Mnln nins was ahead on an
informal ballot. :. Monv tbonls
To a constant readel L"nJ .na1Hs ~
but even if you have al. 'oener cJpy W
not forward the lines oveV wnlcn yJa
grow eloquent. You are dou uotiess rlgI1
IN attributing them to the pei OF Mul-
Inns The "many interesting facIs IN
regard to them have the gooa ness 10
hang on to-we'll send boy for lneiI
when wanted by us. just as mu9n
obliged, you know
To Book Worm Your surmise that
Rock me to sleep" is only the polite
way of indicating desire to be ston ed
to death, we pass over with contesmPt. ny
The poem you inclose, called Inc
Beautiful Snow" we return. You were
mistaken, we had seen it before.
To a Subscriber for Twenty Years:
We have lust come in from the street,
time 80 p. m. and we beg leave res
y, n,,ctfully TO disagree with you. The
snow n is not beautiful. 1t has been tramp
led into a color that is anything but al
ahast,,r white" as you term It. stop
vour ma per ell you want to, and get up
clubs If YOU like; we won't publish the
noem aliu, led to all the same.
To A. A.. c.: tits as you say; an ZEN
does now ami then escape the editorial
eve. We were not aware until your
Kind and scente j note reached me that
the authors Of q somewhat known poem
The Beautiful Snow" in fact-were
about forming them into a regiment,
Accept .our gratitude for this piece oi
news and if il is all the same te you,
keen the verses and do not send them to
us as proposed.
To Jennie Jewsharp 1t strikes US & we
do remember seeing apoem named Ihe
Beautiful Snow" in print. But II you
have the original manuscript, and are the
authoress, by all means nave II pubhshea'
Don't send It to us, please The Atlantic
Monthly would doubtless like IT. s,
(NerE. number Of letters making
various inquiries and requests IN regard
to a certain literary production in rhyme,
bearing the baptism, The beautiful
Snow, are unavoidably laid over until
next winter.)
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26

sEwI NG 1ACHINEs.
WILCOX &GIl JBS-Improved Noiseless Sew
ing machin es, 373 Main street.
HARMON q MORTON :. Agents Florence
Sewing ma chimes, 2l3 Main street.
GROVER y l3AKER Sewing Machine Com
pany. BIS Min 81. O. 0. Xnllentine. AT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26

FURNITURE, CARPETS, ETC.
II. 7. SINH0TT,. 2s2 Second streets All
kinds of second-hand fnrniture bought
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26

The Chicogs Post has female editor
whose extraordinary abilities we're hrst
manifested, according 10 the Woman 8
Journal, when she was sent out to write
up a sli ght street-car difficulty, and re-
turned with a full report TO which was
added a complete history Of YehiculaI
locomotio from the days Of Hector and
Trey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26

WALL PAPER-WIND0W SHADES.
GRI EsHABER j. .SANDER-Curtains, and
ali kinds of Upholsterins goods. 2s2 Sec
r.. NJ MI DEAN 4 CO., successors to Dean. Bax-
far 4 Co.-Pictures. picture frames. cords,
tssse,ls, and artists supplies. S9l and 39S
Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26
NIGHT.

Low sinks the Sun, his cheering ray
Peeps Ger the rim of dying day
But, lingering in the western skies,
Battles rugged peaks in crimson dies,
Whose oak-crowned crests in ancient pride
Meath shades of night seem 10th to hide;
While earth beneath Nights curtain drawn,
Awaits the approach of morrow's dawn.
Slow rising from yon eastern hight
A smiling orb beguiles the night
At whose approach some little gem
Which shines in Natures diadem. tfttF
With eyes so calm, and look serene. . ~ Az Z
Steals forth to view the death-like scene.
But now a myriad. armed with light,
Of heavenly warriors. in their might
Rush forth upon the gathering gloom,
And force the Night King to his doom.
The King Of Night with broken shield,
Attempts no more his power to WELD;
But at the approach of morning light, ..u
Betalres him to his lonely fight. lD & 81
Nights heavenly warriors, one by one,
Have fed before the royal Sun;
And Nature free, Nights pail withdrawn,
Awakes to greet the smiling dawn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-26

H. j. WARD. BUTTON WRIGHT:
II. j. WARD 4 CCJ.-Agricultural imple-
lnents. etc, 25 s econd street.
OTTO SCHWILL C0.-Agricultural imple-
ments. bone dus I, land plaster, etc., III
Main street.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-09

Gov. SEwARp.-No one in America can
rise much CHER or shine muol brighter
than h IS contemporaries. That high
table-land of intelligence docs not allow
the peaks to tower very far above IT,.
That general enlightenment hardly add
miis Of lum naries; but it may be SAID of
Mr.. Seward that, though in the advocacy
of this or that form Americans of diff
ferent part would assert that he HIS
been eqaalled or excel d by one public
man or another who has made it his
SIP calty, vet in thA mul iplicity of the
subjec which engaged h S active mind,
Mr.. seward gave, above most other Amer
ican', proof Of uniform philanthropy
and owe Of jus iee, made effici, mt by an
energy and cl 'arness of vi'w almost
equ lily ipvari lble. Almost every changa
wni n marks the passage from the United
STATES of the past, as they existed under
the tire ton of Polk and Pierce, to the
country which has emerged from the
civil war, is associated with Mr., Seward $
nam", aud his friend, may clam that
tim has proved him to b. right, both in
what he ,ommended and what he con :
dtmned.-l London Tines.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-09

CLovER VALLEY.-We are indebted to
Mr.. Bergen for the following returns
from Clover Valley:
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-09
The OoUsrr coxx,ss,osrps. = The

The County COMMISSIONERS. = The
election of all the Democratic County
Commissioners is deserved rebuke to
those by whom the repeated charges of
fraud and corruption were SO wreckessly
male, Lahorious efforts were continu-
ously made to prove that the present
Board hal acted corrupily. These gem
tlemen feeling that their hands are
clean AMI that they were only actuatrd
by a desire to perform their duty to the
best of their ability were willing and glad
for any examination to be had of the
county affairs over which they had con-
troll. being satisfied that they would
emerge without any imputatiou of inns
proper motives Like all men they
might commit errors of judgment, but
that they Were actuated by any base pnr-
pose to de!raud the public is not to be
believed. We are no friend of the COR
rupt and desire to shield no of nders.
but common justice and fair dealing
should prevent the holding up to public
obloquy men who are innocent Of any
crime but difference Of political feeling.
We feel certain that thsse Democratic
and dates for Commissioners are elect
ed and we trust that when they take
Office that they will administer the Of
fairs Of the county in the most economi-
cal manner that is compatible with eff.
ciency. This We are sure they will do.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-09
i.s q. r. SIDES ...
BUYS AND SELLS STOCKS ON
SION. ....
F=atf Itv
Money loaned op Stocks.

Bishop Bros. have just received a large
and fine assortment of Perfumery, Toilet
and Fancy Articles, such as Feripa,
Pinaud and Wright's Colognes, Lubin $
and Phalons Extracts, Florida Water,
pomades, Hair Oil, Cold Cream, Creme
de lis, Laird's Bloom Of YOUTH Razin S
Tooth Paste, Steinberger's Glycerine,
Honey and Elder Flower Soap, Lubin $
Soaps, etc, etc, ETC., which, together
with II full stock of Chemicals and Mtdi-
clpes, they are selling ut the lowest mar
ket prices.
IL ALL CASES, OF whatever nature, DR..
y, n. Whepley guarantees sure cure.
N eases OF vepereal diseases, piles OF
long standing, chronic diseases. ETC., a
Cure Is effected without the use of mer-
curry. He cures piles IN n short space OF
time. Consultation strictly Continental
Othce at Mrs. Pyles's Lodging HOUSE
Room No. 5. 4a
MRS GARDNER has fitted up the new
house of Ham Lights on Main street,
nearly opposite the REcoRD Office, and
opened 1t as o lodging house. The
rooms are not surpassed by any in
floche. The accommodations OF thus
house are first class. Terms reason
nole' .H... .... ol3
At Burrase's Drug Store, Main street,
directly opposite Lacour street, is the
largest and best assortment of pure drugs
and patent medicines; also pertumery
fancy goods, paints, oils, turpepti4e
lamp chiinhies, etc. o2-lm
IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARs of the fol
lowing brands can be had at Wilson A.
Salomons'; Flor de Morales La Presi
aenta, Vil'ar de Villar, Ell Rio Se!Ia
ana other brands. Also stationery qnC
N' Nafer' ~ - rs o2o
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.-Folk L. Levin
on Main street have just received tn,
latest and best publications ut their ex
tensive circulating library, and they offel
Hto the public at % cents per volume
Gall and see them.
c. B. Lowell is still on hand will
his Roofing of every description. He i.
prepared to make whole Leaky Roof.
ana Cutters, and is also ready to d,
Faintlng in all its branches.
CUTTING & Co.'s California Canned
FRUITS, Jellies and Jams are far superio
cI. an other brands. For sale by oil first
=. "IEDERHoLD's Circulating Library
nam street. Also, Cigars, tobacco, sta
M NInery' ETC.. etc. Opposite the foot o
meadow meadow Valley street. or1sf'l ma
All kinds of lamps, Jessep's steel
SSh ngl nails, &C., at J, J, Halpin 4
W. $. east side Main street. 'o29
Correct Geographical Time at W, Man
PF,ng's Jewelry Store, opposite Wells
Fargo 4 Co.'s, j Gs'eifl .. oc,e.1m
=, a pleasant hour may be passed
la mncys Saloon, where oil the papers ar
3''p' On ME for the use Of patrons sci
HARRY HoIxEs will attend to all orde
otsdps paper hanging. Apply at the Rrcon
MOI.
ON Maoked Herrings at
10 70 4Ie5 N : g., AsuIM \ BROS.
o ~sits Clover Honey At b
s4,r1-rr 8. ASHIN / BROS.
@oas..nberry sa.ce n 1908 "a %
8. AsHlM 4 BROS
oca S.nket overco.ts At
taes' .. A6HIM BROS.
osss Niue Frecl< Beaver Suits mt
H+i 3. ASHIM 4 BROS
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For Justice OF the Praca-Moroni
Stone, %, For Oonstable-Wm. Pull
slpher, 80. For School Trustees-L. l..
Woods, "a; Taylor r, Bird, q; Edwin
y .mb in, ~; w. II, Grow, 4.
HSoTHER VICTIM who nat his death by
the criminal and reckless nse of firearms
in crowded street was yesterday oar
ried to his grave, We are Informed that
the unfortunate man Strain was most
excellent citizen, quiet, inoffensive and
without an enemy, or the disposition to
make one. For so worthy man to
meet so sad fate, without any just cause
or provocation, cannot but cause sorrow
and Indignation in the mind OF all law
abiding cit zens. Men shoull learn
that however wiling they msy b. to *
pose their own pc sons to the chances
of death or serious injury they have no
right to intiict the same dang, RS on
others. There is q law Of the State that
.panshes severely the drawing of weap-
ons, not in necessary seIi-lefense, and
we call upon the officers Of the law to
enforce it strictly, a few examples in
which punishment is inflicted with
wholesome severity would have an ex-
csllent effect in checking this growing
| evil, IE #...-.--...
SHERIFF KAsE.-Though this gentle
man has failed to secure reelection,
when he leaves Office he will have the
satisfaction of knowing that he has faith
fully and efficiently performed his duty
| on all occasions, When he retires he
will carry with him the esteem, respect
and confidence of his fellow-citizens,
which is always accorded to as faithful
public servant as Sheriff Kane has
proved himself to be.
| JOHN STRAIN. = The funeral Of Mr.
Strain who received his death wound
while endeavoring to stop the shooting
ARRAY on Tuesday, took place yesteday
The remains we're followed to the grave
by his comrades of the Meagher Guart
and an immense concourse of people on
foot, in carriages and on horseback. The
funeral procession was the most impos
ing that We have seen in Phoebe.
AT LAST The weary counting OF tn
votes OF this precinct came to an ent
early yesterday morning, much, nj
doubt. to the qualification of the worl
out lection Beard, who from the open
ing OF the polls on Tuesday to Frida,
have had laborious time Of it. Th,
returns will be found in aRother place.
| MEAaHER GUARD, = Yesterday thi
organization under the command o
Captain Haniey turned out in full
strength, to follow the remains of thei
unfortunate oomrade Strain to the grave
The Guard are very fine body Of m 81
and presented very fine appearance
The purest and freshest drugs an,
medicines are to be had at Burrage'
Drug Store, Main street, directly oppo
site Iscour street, o2-1m
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FOREIGN ITEMS.

The harvest in Scotland is, according
to the Scotsman, the wettest and most
disastrous that has been known since the
year 1916, when what were known rs the
Meal Riots took place. The heavy and
CONTINUED fail Of rain during the secoud
week of S ptembrr drenched the sheavps
of cut grain through and through, which
is in many instances an irreparable mis-
chief. .....
Preparations are making at Woolwich
Arsenal for casting which is said to be
the largest ever attempted, being intend
ed for tn, anvil-block of the 30-ton
Nasmyth hammer, which is to be erected
iu the new workshop of the Royal Gun
Factories. 1t will weigh more than 100
tons.
1t is said that specifcat;o ems are at pres
emit in the hands of several Clyde ship
builders, for "A vessel 80 be built for the
National Steamship Company, of dimen-
sous only second to the Great East
ern. Her length is to be SIC feet over
all, and she is to be 80 feet in beam and
35 feet in depth. 1t is expected that tn -.
great steamship will make the voyage
from Liverpool to New York in seven
days. ......
A dispatch from Pek;n announces that
the Emperor of China was marie on
the lGth October, There was Lo OUT
side ceremony other than the procession,
which escorted the bride from her resi-
dence to the imperial palace.
Later advces from Kiva report that
the Khan has built q fort al Diarkale
where he will resist the advance OF the
Cars troops. He still refuses to sur
render the Russian prisoners,
The discovery of rich depos' is of tin in
Australia bids fair to prove of great COM
mercial importance. The governmep,
geologist of South Que-nland thinks the
richness of the ore quite unparalleled in
any other country, and the professor Of
mining at Melbourne pronouuces is
abundance marvellous.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-11-09

For Justice OF the Peace oroni
Stone, %, For Oonstable-Wm. Pull
sipher, 80. For School Trustees-L. L.
Woods, "a; Taylor r, Bird, q; Edwin
II .mb in, u; W. II, Crow, 4.