davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
FACTS AND PANCIEs.

"A correspondent OF the New York
World suggests The employment of blood
hounds in huuiiug down the ModocA and
quotes the advantageous use of those
dogs during the Seminole war in Florida.
A father and two sons, few years
ago, married three sisters in Iowa. The
undutiiuI sons have driven their unhappy
parent to the verge Of insanity by trying
to explain the relationship Of their chill
dren3I9T on YAM DNI
A young man, who knows all about Il,
states that his experience has taught
bins that dirt lisa fool, who aelighisin
fooline fools, aud the fool who is fooled
by such fool is the foolishest kind Of
fool. He's been fooled badly, we should
judge.
At Lubeek, recently, some laborers
digging in front Of the wall before the
Burgthor or entrance gate of the cita-
del, discovered large grave filed with
soldiers, buried in layers and covered
with quick lime. Many of the skeletons
we're resting on their faces. II is snip
posed that this pit was the receptacle
for soldiers killed by the French in the
siorming of Lubbock in 1906.
One of the ghastliest jokes on record
ia said to have been made BY man who
was recently hung at Red Bluff, Caliior-
MIA. He was standing on the scaffold,
and when the sheriff approached to put
the moose over his head, he turned to
the official with bland smile, and said,
Z" say, Slesth, cant you put that under
my arms2 / was always ticklish around
the neckl"
They go on putting up statues in
Massachusetts,, and the supply of de-
ceased great men, the raw material OF
the statuesque, if we may be allowed the
expression, seems inexhahstible. Gen.
Joseph Warren is now to have this sort Of
apotheosis; his statue is to be set up in
front Of his birthplace, on the hundredth
anniversary of the battle Of Bunker
Hill.
If the French can be more compli-
mentary than any other people, they
can also be very much the reverse. A
Paris journal is our authority for saying
that recently, at the Closerie des Lilas,
lady in very bad humor said savagely
to a gentleman who had fixed his eyes
on her for some time, Why have you
gaped at me for an hour, fool2P' "Ah,
madame" replied the gentleman, bow
ing very respectfully, if you only knew
how much you resemble my poor mon
key, which loved SO much. The Sc
quel is left to conjecture. r
In recent divorce case in Connect
cut, the applicant thus told the story OF
bow he prospsred in the ladys love-
"She came to our house visiting. Says
she to me, Is your daughter about to
be married2' Perhaps so, says l.
What'll you do for housekeeperY
saws she. Where can / get one2' says
/. IN be your housekeep0r, says she
if you'll have me- Have your says
1. Marry you? Yes, says she
'when2 says |. Right off, says she
now or never. Hadn't we better
wait four or five weeks2' says |. No,
says she, I always meant to be married
before my folks knew it, and if you'll
marry me before | go home, all right.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
MORE KILLING.

Our city was disgraced yesterday by
several disgusting brawls and by two
outright murders The outside world,
which formed such an aniAvorable Opin-
lou of Memphis four OF Eve years ago
will respond: "Of course--what alse rs
expected Of Memphis2' IL this sort Of
rpveIry 10 erias, be inaugurateI on q
b .auiilul Sabbath day. When spripg put
on her luveliest aspect, aud all
nature seemed pure bot man, what
may We expect for the summerf
when the heated brains aud passions OF
men shall be further inhamed by the
deadly influence Of strong driuk1 This
il "A serious aud damaging spring open
ing for Memphis IL horrihes us at
hcme aud sounds iearluliy abroad. IL
these murders are properly reported 10
the morning papers there Is hanging
needed in Memphis At an early day. We
had fondly hoped that the days OF rowdy-
ism had passed away here by the
strict administration Of justice
which has distinguished our courts
Of late years. aud the good name Of our
city once more aud finally restored.
This pleasant illusion was rudely dis
PEELED yesterday. aud the calenders Of
crime are again red with the records Of
bloody deeds. The community should
recognize The fact that i is extremely
dia6culf 70 bring criminals 10 punish
meut under The usiorious delays Of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
AMUsEME EMIT.
COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL.

SARDIs, MISS, May 5. 1873.
James Kirkland. Esq, Director Of the Es-
ther Cantata," at tue Memphis Thoater;
DEAR SrR--We, the undersigned. citizens of
Sardis,. Miss, are desireus Of witnessing your
Their" ut the Memphis Theator. on the even
ing Of the 18th inst. We beg Of you to have q
special train procured to run on this road
mississippi and Tennessee railroad). 10 re-
turn after the performances. A large num-
Der Of ladies and gentlemen from this
place and from other towns and points on
the road are anxious to be present on the oc-
casion. If the Superintendent Of this road
will put a special train on we are satisfied 1t
will be TO his interest TO do so; and we can
PROMISE YOU large attendance from Misss-
sippi if these facilities are offered.
Many of us have already witnessed the por-
formanee. and. without fattery. we wish to
performance that has ever appeared on the
American stage.
q w Richard. John Harrison,
Andrew johnson, u 0zanne,
John e Sullivan, X = Jenkins.
X IL Taylor, Y II Gleason,
j q Hall, jr. j. z Cooper,
IA Polk, Freeman Randolph,
A S McGhee, w I McCracken.
In answer to note addressed to tho man
ager of the Mississippi and Tennessee rail
road by Mr, Kirkland, the following was re-
eeiYedi
MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE h. r.,
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE.
IIA train will leave Sardis at3 80; Como. $3.50;
Senatokia, 400; Coldwater. AS; HernaDdo,
$40; and arrive at Memphis, 6:l5, Return
ing, will leave Memphis at IL o'clock mid
night, stopping as all stations between MeIa-
phis and Sardis. Fare greatly redneed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
merchant TaiIOrs.

Messrs. Murray & Ridgely, the we'll
known merchant tailors, will, in day or
two, remove back to tkeir old stand on
Madison street, between Main and Sec
ond. Their new building is almost fin
ished and ready for them. Their pres
ent location is at No. 3O2 Main street.
opposite the Peabody Hotel. Murray 4
Ridgely are receiving daily an imported
stock of the best and most fashionable
goods that the French and English mar
kets afford. It is probably the finest
stock ever brought to Memphis. In the
way Of the latest fashions and novelties
it cannot be excelled or even equsled in
the South. Citizens and strangers in
the city should visit the establishment Of
Murray a Ridgely and examine the
stylish goods on exhibition before they
attempt to purchase elsewhere. Go
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
Fira MS MORNING.

This morning a fire broke ontin theresa
dence of Mr.. Shelton, No. 248 DeSoto
street. Colonel A. W. Taylor, who re-
sides adjacent, went TO work as fire
engine, and with buckets of water soon
suppressed the flames. The engines ar
rived in short time, but the flames were
subdued before it became necessary to
put the steamers to work. A defective
fue was the cause Of the fire. The dam
age done to the building was light.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
ANoveI suit for Damages.

In the First Circuit Court, to-day, Mrs.
Isa D. Collier sued out an attachment
for $4,000 damages against her hus-
band, Jas. 7. Collier, on the ground that
when she married him, not long since,
the defendant was a married man, and
thereby deceived her; for which decep-
ton and injury she claims the above
heavy damages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
Religions Notices.

The Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, D. D., of
Columbia, South Carolina, will preach
at the First Presbyterian Church, corner
of Third and Poplar streets, at 8 o clock
this evening
Rev. DR.. Winfield, of Arkansas, will
preach at the First Methodist Church,
this evening, at o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

PIcNics.-To.day the Mechanics and
BIacksmiths Union will picnic at
James Park. On Wednesday, the 18th
instant, the Italian picnic will come of
at the same place. On Thursday, the
10Th instant, the Christian Brothers fes-
tiyal will be enjoyed at the Exposition
Building. On Tuesday, the goth, the
Typographical Union picnic comes Oh.
Thursday, the Goth instant, the Odd Eel
lows picnic will be celebrated at James
Park. r-l'i
OlYMrIo VAmKrIRs.--Manager Buoh-
anan has secured the services OF fine
variety troupe, aud will, during the
week. present rare attractions. Miss
Ella In Rue, the charming statue artist,
and Harry Mendel, will introduce the
famous Can.Can, with new scenery and
costumes. The songs, chorusses, dances
and specially acts and lightning changes
are very attractive. The Washington
street theater is popular place of resort.
WmrE's OPERA oUsE.-Manager
White continues TO present rare attrac'
tons nightly at his Jefferson street vau'
deviIle theatre. New stars appear
nightly to the delight Of large audiences.
The celebrated Henry family appear
each evening in Most attractive repre-
sentations. Tonight Blanche Selwp,
one of the best change and character ar
tistes ON the stage, will make her first
appearance before Memphis audience.
She will prove a strong card to Manager
White during her brief engagement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
SEWING MACHINE.

OWING TO SEVERAL FALSE REPORTS
" and statements being circulated concern
ing the merits of the Wilson Sewing Machine,
all of which have been traced to the 0tbce
where said Singer Sewing Machines are for
sale, and in some instances to the prOprietors
direct; and in view Of the fact that people are
being prejudiced, which is detrimental to the
interest Of our business, we therefore hereby
offer the following challenge, and invite the
proprietofs of the Memphis Agency, or any
one representing them, to compete with the
Wilson Machine, in any public hall IN the city,
on the following points of merit, and the deoi-
sisn TO be left to eleven 6rst-class mechanics
of this city, six of whom may be selected by
opponents. and none to be selected who are
now or have heretofore been in the employ of
either party.
We propose to demonstrate clearly that the
Wilson Sewing Machine is superior to the
singer in the following points. viz;
FRsT-That the Wilson machine has the
best feed, it being made to work on three sides
of the needle. instead of two. and has more
force and power.
SRc0SB-That the tension is net affected BY
the size and smoOthness of the upper thread
ment after continued use much better than
the present tension used on Singer machines
THIRD-That the " take-up" movement is
positive, and uses no spiral spring or other
kind, and not liable to delay by breakage.
FOURTH-That the three principal move
ments of the Wilson machine. viz. the shut
tic. the feed and the needle, are all worked by
one short shaft, instead Of two long ones,
which cause extra friction.
FIFTH--That the balance wheel, being To-
Gated in front and on the brace. prevents il
from soiling the dress Of the operator.
SIxgH--That the adjustable cones on the
balance wheel spindle prevent the rafting and
clicking noise so Objectionable,
sEyKSrH-That the Wilson is much the
easiest and lightest running machine Of the
two.
EIGHTH That the wearing points in the
Wilson machine, nine in number, are all made
adjustable, 80 that play room or lost motion
can be taken up when necessary.
NISTH-That the Wilson is not liable to a
sudden breaking Of n cog or gear wheel, eaus-
ing delay and expensive repairs.
In the event Of failure TO demonstrate the
above points. we hereby agree to pay the rent
Of the hall selected by opponents and forfeit
the machines on exhibition, or vice vers a.
This challenge. IL accepted. will be carried out
ten days AFTER receipt Of written notice from
opponents. stating time and place for contest.
NJ, NJ. BEACH. General Agent.
a. II. SUTHERLAND, Genl City As't.
58-eod. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

WILKNsoN's, at Isl Main street, is the
place to find all the fashion papers, mag
azines, literary journals and the leading
dailies of the country; also good sup
ply Of foreign literature. A complete
stock Of plain and fancy stationery and
fancy articles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
ENGRAVING.
The Surrender of Gen. Lee,
AtLnnnmattor c 4, Va. April 8. 1855.

A MAGNIFICENT llxls INCH RNGRAv-
a ing Of the surrender Of deneIN sees
krautifsIlr rolored. Engraved In the highest
ftyle of tie Art and printed on heavy ll,te
paper. n Is trulT a GEN Of art, ore which
should hans 10 the parlor q eVery nout1ern
home. sent b. NAL. mounted On = foiler 80
Asdrsr, J.C.t ". n. BURRoW.
Bristol. Tenn.
Catalogues Of Pieturei. Books. etc. seni
free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

jog LOCKE. - All the May mag
azinss and latest novels received
At Joe Iocke's news depot, No. 2S6
Main street. The latest dailies from
all quarters, foreign papers and periodic.
ais Of every land. magazines and fash
ion books Of latest dates can be found
At Joe's A fns lot Of stationery, ETC.,
for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

DooLEY' Yeast Powder is convenient,
economical and always reliable. No
waste Of food prepared with i, as Il is
always Il the best quality. ecd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
OFFICIAL.
STONE PAYEdI=El3INl,TS..
CRY RSerNEEE's OyyrrK.
MEupHfs, IgVV Anil Il 1g-Q

hENpEis. tsSN.. April Il. 1913.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BR RR-
- ceived NJ this ofice until IL O'clock hi .
May the 18th. FOR constructing stone pave
mcnts on Washington street, between Main
and the nTer, and on Beal street. between
shelby and the Elevator. about 900 square
yards. For specifications and Other informa-
ton apply Al this once.
). r. HUMPHREYS. City Engineer. =
Louisville Courier-Jour al and Nashville
Union ana hmericah please copy for three
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

VIZ HAYE FOR SALE AT THE LEDGER
W once blank notices % take Dispositions.
aad printed Instructions 70 the oGcer taking
ne sane; also black captions and ceIiih-
caiel- 1of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
PROPOSALS.
20 CONTRACTORS,

Cry RxoINEEK's 0FPIcE,
MEMPHIS. May y, 1873.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE. RE
- eeived at this Office until u o'clock m,
Monday, May 18th. fer grading portion VI
Madison street. The city reserves the right 70
reject any or all Of the bids. FOR further in
Apply 20 the updeJsigned.
j. III. HUMPHREYS.
e2-d7 City EnFineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

SOUTHERN Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker, Country Gentleman, Amer
lean Agriculturist, Southern Cultlvator
Stock Journal, and all the leading dai
lies, monthlies and quarterlies, at Mans
ford news depot, corner Of Second ard
Monroe; base. balls at Wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

You don't have to take large doses OF
Kress Fever Tonic. 1t contains more
curative virtue than any other ague med
icine. Griswold & Co. have it at their
drug store. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

Roe Herrings.

INST RECEIVED 10 HALF BARRELS
y enoi''' NV sPICFR A RYAN.
80 80 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12
NOTICE.


HNHE GENTLEMEN OF THE DIFFERENT
i committees for the Christian Brothers
College Festival are requested to meet at the
Exposition building on Tuesday, May 18th, at
BROTHER MAURELIAN.
62-63 Prest. ChrisLian Rrathers. College.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

The La Roche family at Heuck $
every night. 66
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

Buy your wood from C. H. johnson,
III Poplar street, near Fourth. 29t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

ESrERrAISNEyr at Heucks, 34l Ad-
ans street., every evening. 66
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-12

law aud stimulate with moral eneour-
agement Ire officers Of justice in the
faithful performances Of their duty.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08
sTCOND HOARD.

1000 T. g. Rec f7b eIi5I 1000 L. 52n Con 63.,..lt
l2O Us $50 Coz 51..lN 5000 s. 52J Con. ST.. .....l ~
1850 u B. $40 tou '5n. lib! lJtto..... ocock''. ~
s. Us. ll-4J,
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08
THE MONEY MARKET.
SALES AT THE STOCK ExCHANGE-FIEsr CALL,
10t O'CLOCK A. NJ

b0ndf
lofoou e2n Cou cA..ll3 1000 u S. so Con, !Z..lu
lsno0 l. b. $40 Goa. '6s...l l00o0,
W b
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08

az trustee for members OF Congress to whom you
sold the stock allowing u TO remain In your namet A
IL still remained in name but not as trustoe do not
know that acted trustee for anybody aud was not
authorized by any691y 70 % so sS which Won
over 10 members OF Congress who ad received ther as
nmens Of stock d you reeve rscsTeS snS y and re
ceiped for IL on the books Of the Company IN my own
name acting as the agen. U S @ dySends in rross
and distributed your friends as you uuueIsgOVu
your arrangements with tnein, th maSS yes s,r. a
transaction between Jouisei' "A" ''0 "
Nv Mr. MeTrieEi have seen stated that J. c. Ken
nedv acted as "a corustee for these O saIes a. les
Sir; that one OF McCombs statements.t ...oo {,
o. WIN you state whether he did act as co-trustee
A. Mr. McCombsstated that he had on the books OF
the Credit Mobier, stock transferred 10 man
of Kennedy In Washington; never saw MIN anu never
o. You never had aoy transaction with him in con.
De0tiOn with the CreiE Mobiter I A. NO, sT doh I
O. You had no dealings with him at all in reference to
the Union Pacific Railroad or the Credit MoDDer STOCK,
either in respect 20 stock dividends or otherwise A..
Never, VIII tell you what Mr.. McComb makes that
Washington; bought some stock IN his name as trut
not large man, or good-lookng man, or man with
Q. What your object in putting the stock in his
name trusteei A. cannot tell you; had it all trans
O. You had object at all in putting II In his name as
trusteei A. No, Sir.
O. Did he have knowledge OF Its being In hls name
rusees 4. Yes Sir because he transferred 1t TO Inc
back again, and he had 10 sign hIS name III tne same way
O. Did you name TO him any purpose for which you
transferred IT TO him as trusteei A. Not mat know of;
transferred II TO him trustee without his knowledge.
O. And you did it without any motive whateverG A.
don't know that had any motive part OF TINS stock
stood in the OF those parties who did not take
their stock aud portion of the stock transferred TO
him that stock.
O. a portion OF this unclaimed stock which you de-
manded 20 meet engagemensi a. Yes Sir, and IL
was transferred back to ne year ago or more ~,
by the Chairman-Q IL seems by this that the divi.
dends on the Credit MOber stock began to be made
early as April 1885, and there another in April 1906
and 1861 and july 1867 these $50 shares OF stock were
transferred TO you in Dec, 1867 understand yOu
A. cannot recoect; think the stock was assigned TO
me in December, 1861.
O. There had been three dividends made up to that
time; did these dividends 20 with the stock2 a. No
dividends went with the stock except those declared
after il was assigned TO me.
O. You did not understand that IL you held the stock
Yourself you were entitled 10 any prior diyidendsi A
No. Sir
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08
We annex the closing rates Of fore

Extra mails for Europe tomorrow "wednesday,
per steamship Nevada will close at 1880 a. IN, at
the Merchants Exhange, Nos. so and 50 Pine-st.
Very slowly but steadily the money market Is re-
turning to point at which borrowers are not neces-
STATED to pay such exorbtant rates for their daily
accommodations though az yet the brokers are COM
pelled to submit to something of shave above the
legal rate To-day money commanded as much
as a thirty-second and interest at certain
periods while at other times it lent down
TO z currency. the more uniform quotation
being seven, gold, to a sxty-fourth. Rates for mer-
camille paper are tending downward, though we
hear of nothing doing as yet below nine per cent,
the ruling rates being ten to twelve. 1t is not we
suppose generally anticipated expected that rates
of money will Immediately SINK to the level of quo
tations current before the beginning Of the late pro-
tracted stringency, for it will take some
time for the banks to build up good
solid foundation of which they
do not at present hold, thanks to the happy system
of Treasury fnanciering of late in vogue. If Con-
gress should see fit during the present session, to
authorize free banking system it is believed by IN
teigent bankers and business men, that the market
in future would not be subjected to the violent
spasms we are so frequently called to witness.
The Government bond market was very strong,
and general advance in prices took place in the
late dealings In addition to the regular inquiry
from investors which Is more active at this time
than usual owing to the disbursements Of interest,
ETC., tho orders for foreign account have
been more important than for long
time past. This accounts for the rapid
appreciation in values, the market being very bare
of bonds at present. The dealings were well dis
tributed 1ssls registered selling at 1853, and 1888
coupons at 113f 1865, old. at 1l40ll4i; new at
1874 1s67s at 11461l4l 166Ss at 14G114} and lO4Os
registered at 11Os, and coupons at 1lO. Fisk 81
Hatch report at p. M:
New-York tribune., 1873-01-08

Messrs. Duncan. Sherman s. Co. are paying the
January coupons of the Virginia ana tennessee
Railroad on presentation.
The northern division Of the Cairo and Fulton
Railroad Company is now completed, ana regular
trains will be in operation between st, Louis anu
Little Rock. on the 18th inst, On the sontnerh
Division about 29O0 men now employed
and the managers expect TO have the entire
line from st. Louis to Fultc finished during
the coming Summer. The road has land grant oi
,926 400 acres from Congress. Mr.. H. @. Marquand
financial agent of the Company, in offering the re-
mainder of the First Mortgage Seven per cent Sink
ing Fund Land Grant Bonds, states that the larger
portion of the bonds issued have been taken by sub
ordinate capitalists and is prepared 10 furnish on
applicaton full particulars in reference to the road
and its prospects.
The Board of Underwriters give notice else where
of the names of companies and agents who have
s0nied their assent to be governed by the rules and
rates adopted by the Board in November last
The United States Fire Insurance Company have
declared a semi-annual dividend Of per cent paya-
Bile on demand.
The aggregate amount of exports Exclusive oi
specie from the port of NewYork for the week end
ing Jan. z, 1873, was S35l3Sd
The Illinois Central Railroad Company has de-
clared the usual semi annual dividend of per cent
payable on the lSL pIOAlulo 1hO h'@"0A'' ~~N'N' -
the company will close the 10th inst and reopen
on the 5th of February.
Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co., financial agents OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, report q large
increase in the demand for the 7.S0 gold bonds Oh
that road since the opening Of the year. and recon-
mend them to investors q well-secured and pro-
ductive security. The bonds always convertible
at 10 per cent premium into the companys lands at
| the market prices, and some large amounts have
| been Cancelled in this manner.
The New-York Equitable Insurance Company has
declared semi-annual dividend Of 10 per cent, pay
| able on the 18th inst
| The United States Fire Insurance Company has
| declared per cent dividend payable on demand.
The Philadelphia stock market is steady. Pennsyl-
vania Skies 1O5; Philadelphia and Erie Railroad q;
Reading Railroad, 56s; Pennsylvania Railroad. 81.
| Gold I'LL.
The rate Of discount for three months bills in tho
| open market in London is per cent below tho Bank
| Of England rate The amount of bullion withdrawn
| from the Bank of England on balance to-day is
! G46000.
The Bowery Savings Bank has declared an interest
dividend at the rate of per cent per annum paya-
! BILE on and after the Goth inst.