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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
probabilities.

WASHINGTON, September ID, 1890 q m.
For New England, cloudy weather and
light rains will prevail during the day,
the wind veering to fresh and brisk
northerly to northwesterly tonight, with
clearing weather and decided fall of
temperature. For the Middle States,
cloudy weather and light rain, the wind
veering to fresh and brisk northeaster-
ly during the afternoon and evening,
with clearing weather and decided fall
of temperature. For the South Atlantic
and Gulf States, east of the Mississippi
light to fresh winds and partly cloudy
weather, with areas of light rain over
the interior. For Tennessee, the Ohio
valley and lower lake region, fresh and
brisk northerly and northwesterly winds,
clearing weather and lower temperature,
with probably frost tonight in the two
latter. For the upper lake region, Mis-
souri, and Iowa, light fresh winds, most
" from the north and northwest low
temperature and generally clear weather,
with frost tonight. The morning tele-
graph reports from the Southwest, Gulf
States, Dakota and Rocky Moutain sta
tons are generally missing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
Destructive Fire.

Davenport, IA, September l3.-Be-
tween twelve and one O'clock yesterday
morning a fire was discovered in the
lumber yard of Annawalt, Denmaker q
Co. The fire is supposed to have caught
from the sparks of a locomotive. The
flames spread rapidly and soon became
unmanageable. When checked 100000
feet of lumber had been consumed. A
dwelling owned by the firm and adjoin
ing the yard was also consumed; also
their warehouse, full of glazed sash.
The heat of the fire was intense, setting
fire to the surrounding buildings. Loss,
$40, 900; no insurance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
FATAL ARRAY.
killing of General MeCOOk by
Wlntermu
known.


New YORK, September ia Herald
special from Yankton, dated September
II, gives the following particulars of the
assassinating of General McCook in the
early part of Thursday afternoon. Nc
Cook and Wintermute had an alterca-
ton in the billiard parlOr of the st.
Charles hotel, when the latter insulted
McCook, who resented the insult by pun
ishing Wintermute severely. After
they were separated Wintermute washed
the blood from his face and went out Of
the house, while McCook went to his
rooms at the same time. Wintermute
remarked to those around him, Nc
Cook can whip me, but can shoot" A
public railroad meeting had been called
in the courtroom in the st. Charles
block that evening, and convened soon
after the ARRAY Wintermute secured a
revolver and proceeded to the court
room and stationed himself near the
entrance. MeCook seen passed through
the entrance to attend the meeting, and
as he did so Wintermute arose to his
feet, drew his revolver, and took delibe-
rate aim and fred, the shot taking
effect in McCook's left breast, passing
under the collar bone and out under the
shoulder.blade, severing the vital artery.
No sooner had Wintermute fred than
McCook seized and violently threw him
to the floor. In the melee which fol-
lowed, and before the eombatants we're
separated, Wintermute's pistol was dis
charged three times, one shot slightly
wounding a bystander Mccook was
unarmed. BE was taken to his room and
medical assistance summoned, when it
was found his wound was fatal. He
lived through the night aud died peace
fully at I o'clock Friday morning.
The ARRAY has created the profoundest
sensation and aroused a feeling Of con-
demnation which il has taken the best
and wisest efforts Of Governor Burbank
and his immediate friends to control.
The city is shrOuded in gloom, flags at
hali-mast and universal sorrow is pic
tnred on every countenance.
Wintermute is forty-hve or fifty years
Of age, and was a bitter personal enemy
Of hcCOOk, the latter having been ap-
pointed 10 position 10 which Winter
mite asFiTsd. NcCOOk is thiriy-eight
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

A WASHINGTON special says Il Is I'M
dsrs,ood the attempt will be made IN the
next Congress to repeal the bankrupt
act, or to obtain such an amendment 70
the same as shall render It's operations
more favorable TO commercial interests
The amendment added by the last Con
gress, by which all property is exempted
from its operations which the several
States have reserved from execution ior
debts, has increased the legal d'ihes'le
Of the situation, because every s'a'e
gives especial preference to dlneTfo'
classes OF debts, aud provides d'hfen'
modes for their collection IL appears
that this amendment works veY une-
qually in the different States. When 1t
allows debtors in Maryland, Delaware
and Rhode Island to have but $3.50 ex'
empt, il exsmpts $500 j Virginia,
$500 in Mississippi, and $500 in Flor
ida, Arkansas and California respect
ively.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
CAPITAL DerOrmIty.

From Scribner's Monthly.1
We are talking of art, Of the classical,
in dress; but it is merely talk. II we
actually cared about art, we should be-
gin by pulling to pieces the hideous
mysteries known as French couture.
There is no law which forhlds Q woman
to have her hair arranged as BELTS her
style and face; but anybody would sup
pose, so stHdiously it is avoided, that
heavy penalties attached to wearing
ones own locks plainly aud becom-
inRly. However, there is hope Of better
things. Already nearly half the false
hair that was once prevalent has been
discarded, and the hints Of autumn
modes show tendency to diminish
rather than increase the size OF the ex-
isting couture. The present manner Of
combing the hair mp from the neck,
and braiding it in a fiat coil
on the head, while very convenient
and comfortable for hot weather. so Sc
riously inierleres with hats and bonnots
that cool days viii probably modify the
style. The Recamier, a design just In
troduced for full dress occasions, will be
much worn in the autumn. IL is COM
posed Of a very high chignon, surmounted
By rolls and pufs 10 front and fringed
By curls behind Braids daily grow in
favor, and promise 70 exclude curls en-
tirely from all daytime use. They are
satisfactory, because dsmpness does rot
destroy them, besides dispensing with
pins, hot irons and slate pencils; and
they look nice and tidy, which much Of
the crimpy aud puffy arrange or derange-
ment does not
When young women begin 10 realize
that the injury they are doing their
pretty locks BY burning and breaking
and wearing them OF on bot irons and
hot pencils cannot be repaired BY years
Of extreme care, perhaps they Will cease
10 use such instruments Of dsformity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
Bank Robbery.

JACKSON, Mich, September ia
man stepped into the Peoples National
Bank yesterday morning and asked the
cashier to step to the door and give him
some information on some subject The
cashier, who was alone in the bank,
complied, aud while so engaged another
man slipped into the bank by another
door and proceeded to gather up what
money lay on the counter and in the
safe. After securing all that was avail
able he departed, and at the same time
number one did likewise The cashier dis
covered the robbery and gave the alarm,
but as he did not see but one of the men,
and can give no description of him and
the money cant be identified, it is
likely the thieves will not be caught.
The bank lost $500. In an open drawer,
with only sheet of paper over it, was
cash to the amount Of $2l, 900, which
was overlooked.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

or thirty.nine years old and the youngest
son Of tho famous lighting Mccook, of
Ohio. His remains were sent TO Cinein-
natl by the u o'clock train, Friday
night
wintermute is under arrest and quar-
tered at the Merchants Hotel. He will
doubtless be Arragned for trial at the
next term OF court, which meets the third
Tuesday in October.
The Coroners inquest was held upon
McCosk's body, aud verdict rendered
ihAt the deceased came 10 his death from
the effect Of pistol shots fired by b. ?.
Wintermute.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
NEW YORK.

NRw YoRg. September l3.-ln the ABB
sence Of Judge Fancher from the Court
of Oyer aud Terminer yesterday, the
case Of James W. johnson aud James
Yates, charged with being implicated in
the recent forgeries Of New York Cen
trail aud other railroad bonds, was post
poned until next Monday. During yes
terday afternoon toe Grand Jury pre-
scented thirteen new indictments against
johnson and against Yates as associate
The Grand Jury also presented an in
dictment against T. Irwin, the confess
Jug accomphce in the Nathan murder,
for burglary in Chatham. On this in
dictment Irwin will be brought from San
Francisco to this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

THr net results of the MOdoc war are
summed up in statement by Mr. Dyer,
of the Peace Commissioners, that during
the terrible struggle, including the three
days fighting n the lava beds, four
Modocs were Killed, while two soldiers
were slaughtered for each hostile Modoc
in existence. This was famous vic.
tory, but the results do not compare
favorably with the sensational accounts
at the time, Of dead Modocs, and Of
shells bursting in their caves, destroying
men, women and children, etc. The
story of Sear-Faeei Charley undertake
ing to bite og the fuse of shell and
the loss of his head by the explosion
was one of those cheerful military tales
which ever and always attract public
attention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
marrow Gnure-ReuniOn.

DEsMoISEs, Iowa, September l3.-The
necessary first mortgage bonds of the
DesMoines and Minnesota Narrow Gauge
railroad have been taken, and the road
will be put under eontract'at once.
The reunion ofthe soldiers Of the Mex
lean war and Of the war of 1872, held
here to-day, was success. Of the vet
Grams of 1912 present, the oldest was
ninetY.fye wears old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
PERFECT ORDER GUARANTEED
The Finest Music in the City Engage
The Building will DO Brilliantly ii.
Illuminated.

The Relief Association. since its organiza-
ton, has distributed to persons needing relief
over TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (s1O. 900 {:
and the Committee now most confidently ap-
peal to the liberality of a generous public for
their assistance. so that the good work may be
continued.
No fears need be entertained by the most
fastidious in visiting this entertainment; and
the Committee, in conclusion, would again
urge and ask of the public a monster turnout
upon this occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
AMERICAN rRKss ASSOCIATION. VIA s. P. AND A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Specials 70 the Ledger.
STEAMER BURNT.
The steamer Jas. Howard Burned
Last Might at COmmerce-ls rcut-
tied and SINK = cargo OF l6OO
Tons n Total LOss-NO Lives Lost.

Tons a Total LOss-NO Lives Lost.
MARLEY, Mo-, September l3.-The
James Howard caught fire while tied up
at Commerce last night. No lives we're
lost. The private baggage was all saved.
Captain Pegram and his officers think
the boat can be saved by scuttling, which
is now going on. For time there was
danger of a panic among the ladies, OF
whom there were many, but Captain
Pegram and Clerk Chassaing soon re-
stored confidence by their GOODNESS.
Among the passengers were two ladies
of Captain Pegram family and Captain
Hedley, of Bunker Hill, ILL.,, with his
wife and sister.
The James Howard was one Of the
largest steamers that has ever run on the
Mississippi river, and one Of the most
elegant in her cabin. She was built
three years ago by the Towards, of JEFF
fersonville, and her cost was 100000.
She is now owned by the James Howard
Transportation Company, which con-
sists of B. X. Pegram and j. II. Chassa.
ing, of this city, and James Howard, of
Jacksonville, Ind. She carried 5000
tons. Immediately after her completion
she was placed in the St. Louis and New
Orleans trade, and has been there ever
since. She has done big freight and
passenger business. She left here on
Wednesday, drawing six feet, with
barge in tow and 1000 tons Of freight.
The boat was insured in Cincinnati and
Pittsburg, but for what amount ID I'M
kn0wu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

Mr.. GODFREY, the gentleman who has
been so persevering in his endeavors to
induce General Butler to answer his
questions, had an amusing encounter
with him in the cars the other day. Sa-
luting him With Good morning, Gene
raj, the latter merely turned away his
head. Not Discouraged by this, Mr..
Godfrey tapped his ueighbor lightly on
his shoulder, and SAID. General, are
yen not well2 or are you losing faith in
your eause2" No word Of reply was
made. although by this time the atten-
ton Of the many ladies and gentlemen
in the car had been drawn to the Gene
raj aud his questioner. Mr.. Godfrey
then obtained permission Of the conduc.
ter 10 orgaRize a sort Of political cO1-
ference aud prayer meeting. in which
he spoke briefly from the text: Gen.
B. F. Builer, the Goliath Of the nine
teenth century. He and his followers,
the Philistines Of a day and night. are
upon uS; out as God sent deliverance to
the Israelites Of old. 20 will he send de-
Hverancs to the Israel Of to-day BY the
votes Of the intelligent, sober, thinking
men Of the old Bay State. The only
response Of the General vas an intima-
ton that be felt inclined 10 have him
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

For months the New York journals,
and the Graphic especially, have been
announcing that Prof. John Wise, aerial
navigator, would embark on board the
Graphic balloon in September and sail
for Europe. Yesterday the balloon was
inflated with 100000 feet of gas, the
expansion or upward tendency of which
ripped the balloon in twain and the gas
escaped into upper realms. 1t now turns
out that the balloon was not made ont
of proper material; in fact, that the
scheme was an aerial humbug resulting
in fasco. Few people believed that
Wise was in earnest as to taking the voy.
age, and odds were offered by betting
men that the balloon never would go
seward. The theory Of the collapse or
explosion of the gas-bag is that the
amount Of gas which has been collecting
outside Of the balloon for months created
TOO great pressure upon the canvas.
The voyage has been abandoned forever,
although next season an effort will be
made by the aerial Chaps to get up a
sensation with-gas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
pgRILs OF REFUSING TO BE BORED.

The New York Herald of the 9Th inst
contains the following savage but impo-
tent attack on General Joseph L. John
ston, who politely refused to be inter
viewed by Herald reporter;
After the sulphureous speech OF Mr..
Jefferson Davis before the Richmond
Historical Society aud his subsequent
nitrous explanation of the same, we are
prepared for any amount OF harmless
explosions in the same quarter. we
are now treated to a statement made by
the ex.rebel soldier, Joseph +. Johnston,
which has also the dehantly unrecon-
structed ring about it that does not care
an obiurgation for public opinion, out
side the charmed circle where the ashes
of the rebellion are still blown upon by
the cracked lips of the Kuklux IN the
vain hope that there is some lire lett
He writes to Herald correspondent;
"DEAR SIR--I have had the honor TO
receive the note Of to-day in which you
ask me, on the part OF the New ork
Herald, to reply to certain political
questions.
at would give me pleasure to have
the privilege of doing so, but not being
n citizen Of the United States do not
publish my political opinions. Most
respectfully yours. 4,
The position in which Mr.. Johnston
finds himself is one that, we think, when
thus markedly stated, will command the
pity of the entire Union. A man who
owed his military education to the
United States, who turned that educa-
ton against his countrys life, and who
stands denationalized for that offense,
is in no enviable position. He may
endeavor to hide his shame under show
of cold haughtiness, but we cannot help
thinking that there must be bitter
undercurrent of regret in that ayowal,
mot being a citizen of the United
States" 1t teaches us that to be stripped
of the pride of citizenship is grievous
thing, which no brilliancy of battle
records can cover. There are hopes
forever surrendered, as we'll MS broken
swords. in the story. The cry OF pride
in despair which Milton gave to Lucii0r
when the latter addressed the sun,
shining from its high dominion like q
god on this new world" is to tell how he
hates its beams. Is there not touch
of all this in the leaders of the lost
cause" when they proclaim themselves
naked of citizenship and address their
sympathizers to say they have no part
in the glory of the starry flag? 1t is a
heavy punishment, greater indeed than
loss of life, and it suggests the humani-
tartan thought that it should be as lin
tied as possible in its bestowal. Let US
have peace.
What the Herald means by the thu
manitarian thought" is beyond COM
prehension. What denial of the
divinity of Christ has to do with
the subject must ever remain mystery
to the reader. We presume the editor
of the Herald intended to use the words
humane or "philanthropic instead
of humanitarian" which lexicograph-
ers define as "one who denies the
divinity of Christ and believes him to
be a mere man." The entire editorial
is filled with nonsense, even more glar-
ing than the above, and certainly is not
in keeping with that high tone of journal
ism Of which the Herald assumes to be
eha avnonant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

nut into the lunatic asylum. The cars
soon after arrived at the depot and the
mating adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
TIC Il IT 8

Ladies and Gentlemen. ONE DOLLAR each.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
INSURANCE.
Which is the Best Investments
Game foraDay;
al Game forLife:

Thirty cents a day for a man at the age If
twenty-five years, invested in the Globe NJ n
tual Life Insurance Company of New York.
will guarantee his family 5000, at the D 90 III
thirty years, $500.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13
order Committed:
Door Committee:

The members of the above Committees will
report to their respective Chairmen at the Ex-
position Building. promptly. at o'clock, on
the night of the 18th of September.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-09-13

contains the following savage but impo-
tent attack on General Joseph L. John
ston, who politely refused to be inter
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-02-07
1)oetital.
- - - - e o. - . -=.- - - 49, - -
LONG AGO.

The twilight shadows are gathering gray,
And the wild wind walls DER the dying day,
As lie and list to the rivers flow,
And the far-oif voices, so soft and low,
OF the long ago.
The shadows thickcn among the trees
Sadly, mournfully murmurs the breeze
And forms glide round that nevermore
Shall gladden. my sight, for they We aoated o er
To the unknown shore.
The moon looks out thro the mantle of night
Flooding the earth with her liquid light
And again live in the rythm and rhyme
Ola peaceful home and sunny cline,
In the olden time.
On the murmurng river the moonbeams dance
Gliding the waves as they simmer and glance;
And like ravishing strains from harp ofgold,
The interlude sweet to a tale long told,
Come the songs of old
The dreams were all over, and darken' d the sky,
The winds and the waves wander listlessly by;
And back to my dreamy life, sadly go,
To dream nevermore of the bliss and The woe,
In the long ago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-02-07
Varieties.

II you are too fat, and would like to
fall of-mount vicious horse.
A bachelor merchants advice in Sc
Letting a wfe-''get hold bf n piece Of
calico that will wash"
Josh Billings says ''If | kin have
plenty Of mackcrel for breakfast, / can
generally make the other two meals out
of water"
Levi Brown, Of Pogyan, Mich tho't
he could hold playful young bull by tho
tail, but his widow now says, 'He never
could stick to anything ten minutes in
his life"
Murder is very serious thing, sir"
said an Arkansas judge to a convicted
prisoner 1T is next to stealing a horse
or mule, sir, and | shall send you to
the state prison for six years, sir.5
A lady in Fort Wayne has cards out
for her silver, crystal and tin weddings.
which occur on the same day. Her first
two husbands (divorced) have received
invitations, but will not attend.
Mush and milk festivals are held in
Iowa to pay off church kebts. Whiskey
is introduced into the mush by wicked
youths, and stingy old hunks get liberal
and pay off the whole debt out of their
own pockets.
A man named Heally put two charges
OF powder and shot into gun to shoot
cat with. The cat has not been seen,
but Mr.. Heally's right shoulder is about
three inches out of plumb, and he has
two new places to smell through.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-02-07
Woman's Burdens Lightened.

1t is common saying that 'woman's
work is never DONE" and the saying is
too true. From early dawn to dcwy eve,
and often far into the silent hours of the
night woman finds, always work for her
busy hands And thus it is that she
sometimes is heard to exclaim that she
"never has moment to call her own"
Work and toll by day-toil and work
by night--unceasing drudgery il
" paid for, or unroquited. But science
has come to woman's aid. and in some
degree ligbtencd her burdens. Elias
Howe, Jr., has proved himself the true
friend womankind and by invcnting and
periecting his Sewing Machine is entitled
to the proud appcllation of woman's ben
etactor. 1t were needless for us to more
than call the readers attention to the
Howe Sewing Machine. In this COM
munity their superior merits are too well
known to need any praise from us. And
in all competition they have stood tho
test, and to-day stand before the country
without superior in public estimation.
They are easily managed. and not liable
to get out of order and in the language
of the Christian Inteligcncer, "any fam,
lily is made happy by the introduction of
this trustworthy machine"
Now, it should not be with any man
question of dollars and cents whether he
will have Sewing Machine or not, for
it is, whether he so regards it or not, IL
question of length of life and happiness
to those in whom he is most Interested
IN his arm tansily. We know of no way
in which money can be more judiciously
spent than by investing in these beauti-
full and useful Instruments BY paying
five or ten dollars month, one can be
obtained of the Agent, LYcURGUs EAGLE,
Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-02-07
UNDERTAKING.

TINE undersigned would respectfully in
form the citizens of Rockville and vicini-
tv- that he has bought the right, title, inter
est and good will of his father, in the IN
DERTAKING BUSINESS, together with the
Hearse. Wagon. &c. necessaryfor conducting
the same, and that he will be prepared here
after mon the shortest notice, to accommo-
date all who may require his services. A lib
eral share of patronage is solicited.
W. REUBEN HUMPHREY,
Washington Street,
iune loft Rockville, Nd.