Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-06

Yates, suspected Of connection Win 'n'
late bond forgeries, will be arranged 10
day for examination. Important devel'
opments are expected.
Last evening, as the performers al
Niblos we're gathering. preparatory ioI
the usual entertainment, loud cries and
screams were heard proceeding from
the upper parlor buildings where the
ballet girls dressing rooms are situated.
A number Of the performers rushed up
stairs. On arriving at the dressing
room they we're met by two men hurry
ing out On entering they discovered
one of the ballet girls named Rose Fin
lev lying on the aoor in it, her gar
ments and person showing a severe
struggle. The physicians, on making
An examination, found that she had been
foully outraged. She continued inseH-
sible passing from one ct to another.
Morphine had evidently been admins
tered TO her by the two villains, who
we're soon arrested, and gave their
names as VIM. Meagham aud John Tay'
lor. The girl is in a very Frustrated
condition.
The Long Branch and Fall river
steamboats, Providence, Bristol, Ply
mouth Rock, Metropolis aud others Of
those lines we're threatened with seizure
Yesterday for non-payment Of debt by
two of the contractors for furnishing the
vessels of the lines with provisions. A
complaint was made out and seizure or
dered, but bonds we're given Immediately
for the liquidation of the sum claimed,
and the vessels were, therefore, allowed
to make their regular trips. The
amount Of the indebtedness was about
$4,000.
Although the police are very retieent
regarding their movements orintentions
concerning the Nathan murder, it is
known that the recent voluntary coz
fession Of man living at San Francisco
has had the effect Of stirring matters
anew, and that the authorities have now
probably obtained clue. which may
ultimately lead to a solution of the mTs-
terry. Irving's statement as to the
contents Of Nathan's memorandum book
are sustained by ex-School Commits
sioner Lewis, and other gentlemen here,
whose names appear on the book. Not
withstanding the statement Of the police
that Irving is not wanted here, 1t is
known that detectives are quietly at
work on the case. IrvingS wife can't
be found, although only few weeks
back she was heard Of as living on
Forsyth street. in this city. She is be-
lieved to have possession Of the memo
randum book.
The statement recently made that
the $500 United States notes said TO be
counterfeit might have been printed
from defective genuine plates is repu-
dated as impossible by the American
Bank Note Company officials.
The Grand Jury yesterday found in
dictments against Johnson, Yates and
Brown, connected with the late forgerles
Of the Buffalo, New York Central and
Erie railroads.
The bull clique in gold, headed by Jay
Gould, have practically terminated their
operation, and are selling as rapidly
as possible. The price has fallen
to 1874 this morning, and dealings are
attended by much excitement. Losses
to the pool will be very heavy, and
must amount to several million dol
lars. Lower prices will doubtless be
touched before the day closes, and the
pool will endeavor to average their
losses by going short Of the market.
There are no failures yet announced.
The sudden death of Charles A. La
mont, prominent and highly esteemed
member of the Stock Exchange, was an
nounced this morning.
At 7:l5 this morning FIRE occurred
in cellar at AZ Broad street.
Brooklyn, September 6.-The discov-
cries made yesterday that the new char
ter legislated out Of Office large numbers
OF otice-holders interested in banks
in which city moneys were deposited,
created no little excitement among law
yers and politicians. 1t is claimed by
the friends Of the officials that the clause
referred TO in the charter cannot effect
any change in the city government.
A rumor is circulating here that the
Union, owned and edited by II. c.
Bower has been sold at high figure,
and that several prominent Republican
politicians and one or two Democrats
were the purchasers. 1t reported that
these negotiations had been in progress
several days past