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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20

TOTAL, 1900 GIFTS, ALL CASH,
amounting 500, 900
The distribution will be positive whether all
all paid in proportion to the tickets sold-all
unsold tickets being destroyed as at the First
and Second Concerts and not represented in
fha drowinO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20
$l.5OO.OOO

divided into 1900 cash gifts, will be distribu-
ted by lot among the ticket holders-the num-
bers Of the tickets to be drawn from one wheel
by blind children and the gifts from another.
LIST OF GIFTS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Mothers, Mothers, Mothers-Don't fail to
procure MRS. WINSL0W'S SOOTHING
SYRUP for all diseases incident to the period
of teething in children. It relieves the child
from pain. cures wind collie, regulates the bow
els and by giving relief and health to the child,
gives rest to the mother. Be sure and call for
MRS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" For sale
by all druggists. lOO-wsm-xvii-s9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20
Wednesday, December 8, 1873.

Only Sixty Thousand tickets will be sold
European market, thus leaving only 80. 900 for
sale in the United States, where tx, 900 were
disposed of for the Third Concert. The tickets
are divided into ten coupons or parts. and
have on their back the Scheme with full ex-
PLANTATION of the mode of drawing.
At this Concert. which will be the grandest
musical display ever witnessed in this coun-
try, the unprecedented sum of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20

YELLow FEVER nurses wanted at 1913
Second street; best wages paid. 34t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20
GIFT CONCERT.
GRANDEST SCHEME EVER KNOWN
FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
POR THE BENEFIT OF THE
Public Library of Kentucky.
$4,000 CASH GIFTS, $1,000, 900.
Every Fifth Ticket Draws a Gift.
$25O,OOO for $50.
Every Fifth Ticket Draws a Gift.
$25O,OOO for $50.

THE FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
l. authorized by special act Of the Legisla-
ture for the benefit Of the Public Library Of
Kentucky, will take place in Public Library
Hall at Louisville. Kentucky,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-20
DREADFUL MIDNIGHT CONFLICT.

For twenty years a missionary in GALVESTON,
Texas. at present minister in Troy, N. Y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25
The Catholic Gift Concert.

INDEPENDENCE. Iowa. Apr. II, '73.
To tile Public, especially the Ticket Hold
ers in Gift Concert:
Tie Gift Concert, for the benefit of
Sisters Of Mercy, is hereby postponed till
OCTOBER 10TH, 1878, when the same will
take place without fail.
For the last three months it was al
most impossible to sell tickets, greatly
owing to the stringency of money, and
also to the severity of the weather, so
that some agents could not travel con-
veniently, and others would incur eX-
penscs, which l, as manager of the enter
prise, could not afford to maintain.
The Concert and distribution of prizes
will take place, irrevocably, on the day
appointed; but, if less than 5000 tickets
are sold, the undersigned will then feel
at liberty to withdraw some of the small
er prizes, and replace them by others OF
less value than those enumerated in the
hand bills Many invest in this enter
prise wholly to assist the charitable pur,
pose, and certainly none could expect
that the property, which is as represent
ed, should be given away without some
fair equivalent being obtained.
Any one having already invested, and
not being satisfied with the above ar.
engagements, can have their money re
funded by presenting or sending tickets
to the agents from whom they were pur
chased, or to the undersigned, before oil
on the 18th day Of May next.
Pledging my word that the same will
be conducted fairly and conscientiously
on my part anu others engaged in it,
am thankful for past favors.
Yours,
JOHN L. GosKER,
Pastor of St. Johns.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

WE commend to our readers the peru.
sal of the article from the Davenport Ga.
sette, on the second page, in reply to Mr..
Hovey's defense of the O'Donnell bill
published in our columns few weeks
since. Light IS what the people need to
enable them to deal, properly and effectu-
ally, as regards their own interests, with
the question of railroad legislation This
question is not without difficulties and
perpleXities. 1t is not given to any man,
however wise, to oracularly tell how to
do it; and therefore candid, decOrous
discussion of methods, both parties agree
ing as regards the end to be attained, is
just in order. If the O'Donnell bill was
wise and calculated to be practically use
full, it forms a valuable precedent for flu
ture legislation; if on the other hand it
was of doubtful utility, not likely to stand
the constitutional test, unequal to it's OPP
Grafton and unjust in its determinations,
then it would be worse than useless to
pass it, or anything like it. 1t is essential
that the magnificent manifestation of pop
ular sentiment and power, on the railroad
issue, be wisely improved; and as there
is no wisdom without knowledge it should
be the aim of every man interested in the
proper solution Of the question to get all
the information possible about it, and to
bring his ideas and conclusions to bear
upon his immediate representative in the
legislature
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

The OPENINGS Of spring Millinery last
week, although rather premature for the
season, were very fine and attracted an
admiring throng of the fair sex Indeed,
we noticed some gentlemen viewing the
rich display with considerable interest,
notably certain old bachelors who, while
they looked and admired, chuck lingly
congratulated themselves that they had
none of them things to buy"
The establishments of Mrs. Osg0od
the New York store, Turner, Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Caffall and Mrs. Hobbic, were the
centres of attraction, and were fairly be-
wildering in the profusion and beauty OF
spring novelties opened up for the in
spection of the ladies. Even if we were
equal to the task we will not forestal the
delight of our lady readers who did moi
attend the openings by enumerating the
sights to be seen at the above establish
ments, but advise each to 60 and view
the prospect DER for herself. We assure
them that half day and pocket full o
money can nowhere be spent more de
lighttully.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25
Musical Association.

At the request of the officers of the
new Musical Society, recently established
among the young people of our city, we
publish herewith the constitution adopt
ed for it's government.
ARTICLEI
This organization shall be known as the Young
Peoples Musical Association of Independence.
ARTICLE IL.
Its object shall be to acquaint the members with
the rudiments of music and aid them in vocal cul-
ture.
ARTICLE Ill.
SEC. 1. %Ladcs or gentlemen wishing TO be-
come members OF the association shall iirst make
known their desire to the Secretary, either YER
bally or in writing, and accompany their apu!ica-
ton with the sum OF Fifty Cents.
SEC. !. All applications for membership shall
be reported at the first business session of The
Association after they are received and in case a
majority of The members present favor the petit
tons. the applicants shall be allowed to enter
their names upon the roll of membership, and
shall then be regarded in honor bound to abide by
every rule Of the Association.
ARTICLE ~.
SEC. 1. The officers of this Association shall
be a President, Secretary and Treasury, who shall
be elected by ballot at the first Regular meeting
in each quarter.
SEC. 2. The officers shall Constitute the Execu-
live Committee OF the Association.
ARTICLE V.
To meet the actual expenses of the Association.
the Executive Committee shall have authority to
levy an assessment upon each member for an
amount not exceeding ten cents per week, paya-
BILE at the close of e CHI month.
ARTICLE VI.
Any person wishing to withdraw from the AS
ISOLATION shall notify the Secretary in writing,
and accompany such notice with the amount OF
their dues up TO the first regular meeting there
after, at which time their names shall be erased
from the roll.
ARTICLE VII.
The regular meetings of this Association shall
be held on Tuesday evening each week. at such
hour and place as shall from time to time be de-
termned
ARTICLE VIII.
Seven members shall constitute quorum to
transact business
ARTICLE TX.
Amendments to this Constitution can be adop-
ted only by majority vote of two-thirds of the
members present at a business meeting.
All interested in the objects of the Association
set forth above, are cordially invited 10 join.
u. l.. WILLIAMSON, Scc'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

ORIENTAL LECTURES AS announced
in our columns last week Rev. L. A. Os.
trander will lecture at the Presbyterian
Church on Monday evening, Subject,
1.-TWO Years in Turkey" and on Tuesday
evening upon Modern Life in Palestine "
These lectures have been delivered to
large and appreciative audiences at the
east, and have everywhere been received
with the most tlattering mention for their
power Of dclineation, vivid style and
earnest defamation, to which also the
brilliant and varied Oriental costumes
add pleasing effort. The Chicago Eve
ming Journal says:
AN UNIQUE LECTURE Tho
speaker appeared in Turkish costume
and for an hour highly entertained his
audience with most pleasing combina
ton of facts and pictures of Turkish life
and manners.
The admission to the lectures will be
only % cents, the benefits to accrue 10
the Presbyterian Sabbath school,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25
INsAN1rY AND WILruL srAnvAr1oN.-

INSANITY AND WILFUL STARVATION
On Sunday morning last there appeared
upon our streets wayworn traveller in
ragged attire, toes protruding from his
boots, and an air of general dllapidation.
| At the hour of morning service he took a
seat in the Methodist Church, when the
fact soon became apparent that he was a
lunatic, his malady being of the religious
type. He made no disturbance, but at
the close of the meeting remained in the
church, persistently refusing to leave,
and did not leave until just before eve
ming service, when Marshal Handy was
called and the man was removed to the
Jail He resisted this proceeding to the
extent of his power, at the same time
guarding with the most jealous care an
old Bible and hymn book which he car
ried about with him. He appears to be
about &c years of age, and is thin in flesh
as if from fasting and travel. His talk is
all of an incoherent character. scraps of
scripture, hymns, exhortations, &c. moth
ing being cleaned from it regarding his
name and residence, except that he has
lived at Des Moines, and has been in
Jasper county. The strangest part Of the
story is that he refused persistcntly to
take food or drink of any kind, and thus
far has stoutly resisted all attempts to
force nourishment upon him. 4 physi
clan was called in, but there is no need
of his services Food was all the man
needed, and food he repudiatcs firmly
and persistently. He remained at the
Jail in condition of semi-stupor, but with
strength enough to successfully resist all
attempts to compel him to eat until
Tuesday evening, when he was carried to
the poor farm by Mr.. Lille, one of the
trustees, arriving limp as rag, and ap-
parently in the last stages Of exhaustion.
The overseer, Mr. Ginther, made him
comfortable in a room on the lower floor
where he remained Tuesday night. On
Wednesday morning Mr.. Ginther, while
at work about the premises, saw this
half starved lunatic. who had been carri-
ed into the house the evening before,
come out into the yard, approach high
fence, and with one bound clear it like
cat and make off. Since this escapade
we have no intelligence from the lunatic,
but presume that Mr.. Ginther followed
and re-captured him. 1t is not likely that
a man who had eaten nothing certainly
for three days would have strength to
travel far, even when impelled by mad
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

CORNELL CoLIEGE.-This institution
of learning, situated in Mt. Vernon, was
represented in the NJ. E. Church, on last
Sabbath, by the agent the Rev. j. w.
Clinton This College not yet a quarter
ola century old, has had no less than
6,9SS students, many ofwhom have gradu-
ated. These students are making their
mark Of distinction in various parts of
Iowa and other states of the Union. The
buildings consist of three massive brick
structures, situated on delightful promi
nent campus of Is acres, in one of the
most moral and healthy localities of this
state. The faculty consists Of 13 Pro-
fessors, presided over by Rev. VIM. F.
King, d. D. The endowment has al
ready reached the sum of $4,000. Lieut..
Isaac l. Webster, of the L. S. Army, has
lately been detailed Professor of Civil
Engineering and Military Science and is
making Il valuable acquisition to the
faculty. He has established regular
gymnasium for both seXcs-sOmething so
much needed in all our schools. About
$50 students are in attendance annually
When the b., C. r. & NJ railway is com.
pleted to Independence this College will
be more easily reached from this town
than any other institution.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25
THE MANY friends of Mr.. ]. r. Lyon

THE many friends of Mr.. ]. F. Lyon
and family, formerly of this city, now OF
Chicago, were painfully shocked, on Fri.
day, by the intelligence received by tele
graph of the death of their only daughter,
Winnie, after an illness of u few hours, of
congcstivc chills. Winnie was univer.
sal favoritc with her former pIaymates
here, and her death created profound
sensation. The remains were brought to
this city on Saturday, and after appro-
pirate services at the Baptist Church,
were inferred in the family lot in Oak.
wood Cemetery.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

MAGAZINES.
Scribuer's for Nav,

1.-THE Insanity of Cain" is the suggestive title
OF "Scribner's," and one which is destined to at
tract wide attention. In the way of ''pictoral'
papers, there is weird little poem by Miss Maria
X. Oakley, with Il decoration by the author; Mr.
Rhodes article on Gavarni, the John Leech OF
France, illustrated by some ofthe best engravings
that have lately been made in America; Stanley's
paper on -Four Great African Travellers" with a
number of lively illustrations, and CUBA and
the Cubans," giving us, by means of pen and pic
ture, good idea of the situation in that uniortu
nate island. Miss I.edyards designs accompany.
ing Mrs. Walkers amusing story are very bright
and the japanese pictures III the Etchings are as
funny as the lettevpress descriptions. We find a
fine critical paper on Walter Savage Lander, by
Edmund c. Stedman; also some timely hints on
The California Journey" by Susan Coolidge
form: the last part of SAKE Holm's story. The
Elders Wife," bright little sketch by Kate W.
Hamilton, called "A Novel Spoiled;' the contin-
uation OF DR.. Hollands story, arthur Bonnicas-
te;" poems and tTanslatons by j. Il. TrowbId re-
George Mcdonald, Thomas Dunn Euglish and
others. DR.. Hollands Topics Of the Time" are
entitled Thou Shalt KILL" Mitigating Circum.
stances" Cruelty TO Men and Women, and civ
il Service Reform" The Old Cabinet contains
Reckless Moments" and n couple of sonnets in
the Italian manner. In Home and Society there
are pithy papers on 'Our Old Books and PeriOdi
Gals" LESS Glitter" Making Presen,s," etc. In
Cul;rre and Progress there is brief paper by
Col. Higginson, in which he quotes the opinions
of various educators in regard TO his proposition
as to Inter Collegiate scholarship, and also an ex-
celent account of English Parliamentary Rules
and the late Ministerial Crisis
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

THE success attending us du-
ring the past Five Years war
rants us in saying we are better
prepared this spring than ever
to keep a full and complete as
sortment in our line. Our
Wholesale Trade having become
quite feature which enables
us to buy direct from the man.
ufacturers, and, Of course, buy
cheaper. Can and willSell as
Low as any House West Of the
Eastern Market. A first-class
Milliner always in charge of that
department.
We call especial attention to
the Hosiery, Gloves and Lace
Department. Lace Collars in
endless variety, from Ten Cents
to Twenty Dollars; in fact every
thing usually kept in first
class Fancy Store. We are
agents for the celebrated Caro-
line Kid Gloves, which have es-
tablished reputation for quail
ty and prices second to none;
all sizes and collars, from q
child's to gents sizes always in
stock. Real and Imitation Hair
Goods we can furnish at all
times and at prices which none
can compete with, Hoop Skirts
made to order and in stock.
Don't forget the sign of the
Big Hat, which means truly a
Hat Store.
| 39-tf J. B. TURNER.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

THE Sigourney Neacs calls the atten
ton OF the Changers to the fact that the
organization in Iowa has already paid
out to certain parties in Washington the
snug sum of 81 900 for books, the outfit
for each lodge casting $15, on which the
publishers make u profit Of $3.50. II
was inevitable that the order should have
at first made some mistakes and commit
ted some Inconsistencies, but we think
that hereafter the Grange will draw its
supplies from home industry, and not
submit to be chiseled by parties who
make the authority OF the order cover
for their greed
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

HORSES FOR Boston. A. p Mills and
N. B. Bryant, two of our substantial far
mers, started for Boston on Monday
evening, in charge of 20 horses, selected
in five counties in this vicinity. They
are pronounced by judges the finest LOT
of stock that ever left this section of the
state, being all above the average size,
young, sound and in prime condition. -
They were purchased for the Boston Ice
Company, and and will be used on their
delivery wagons in the city. The horses
were well prepared for the journey and in
the experienced and competent hands OF
Messrs. Mills and Bryant, will, barring
accidents, reach their destination in ex.
cellcnt order
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

REV. J. w. CLINTON, of Cornell Col
lege, spent last Sabbath in this city,
preaching morning and evening in the
NJ. f. Church, and assisted in raising
$3.50, which amount pays for recent re-
pairs on the church building and the in
terest on the funded debt Of the church.
During the year about 81 900 has been
paid on the principal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

FoRENsIc.-A number of legal fledg
lings, for purposes of mutual benefit and
Improvement, have organized moot
court, or something Of the sort, which
nOlds its sessions across the hall from
our Office. Without intending it, we arc
sometimes favored with strains of elo-
quence, addressed to hypothetical Gen
tlemen Of the jury" that would do honor
to an Erskire. The young men are to
be commended for their determination to
excel, and in regard to the improvement
OF their evolutionary powers, we are not
sure that some Of their elders in the law
might not find it profitable to emulate
them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

JUDGING from present Indications, the
coming councilman, in the 9Th ward, will
have to be the owner of u soap kettle, to
be held subject to the necessities Of all
his constituents Of whatever name and
creed The question of whether he
will be required to carry it around
among them, on demand is subject to
political aspirations of lending the ket
tie out of the ward, can as the penny a
liners say, "be better imagined than dis
cribed"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25
THE HAND THAT HOLDS THE BREAD,

THE HAND THAT HOLDS THE BREAD"
is the title Of new song by Geo. F.
Root, fine stirring reform song particu.
larly appropriate to the great movemtn mt
of the farmers against the monopolists.
1t will do to sing at home, or will arouse
enthusiasm at public meetings. 1t is 80
cents Il copy, and may be procured OF
the publishers, Geo. F. Root & Sons,
Chicago.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

PAYsoN, DUNTON & SCRIBNER's MANU-
AL OF PENMANsHIP-TEis is the title of a
volume of 1875 pages, which as hand
book for teachers and penmen, appears
to be one of the most practical works OF
the kind yet published 1t contains full
statements of the most approved methods
of teaching, a systematic description of
the formation Of letters, with very fnll
and complete Illustrations, presenting to
the eye every important point treated in
the text. It's price is 1925, and to the
teacher and student of penmanship is
worth double the money. 1t is for sale
at Waggoner's
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

ASA CLARKE, of the West side drug
store, has removed to the stone building
formerly occupied by Luther & Co. His
old stand is already levcled to make room
for new block of stores on its site.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

PaESBYTERIAN-W. B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service. l0:3O A. NJ. and 1903 p. N. Sab
b.th School, IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting, w ID
:sday evening 700
METHODIST EPISCOPAIr-H. s. Church Pa .tor
Saopath service, 1899 A. NJ and 7:G0 p. NJ
Sabbath school, IL NJ Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening ut 700.
CONGREGATIONAL-C. II. Bissel!, PASTOR
Sab ,ath service, 10 30 A. NJ ahd 300 p. NJ Sab
bath school, IL NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednes
day evening, at 1900
BAPTIST-Wm. L. Hunter, Supply. Sabbath
service, 1880 A. NJ. Sabbath school at ZOO NJ.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at 700.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-C. S. Percival, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing the bell Sunday school I'M
mediately after morning service.
GERMAN MISREPRESENTATION G. Schaible,
Pastor. Services at 10 30 A. NJ. and 700 P. NJ.
Sahbash school at 200 Z. M. Prayer meeting
"Wednesday evenidg at 1890
CATHOLIC-ST JOHN THE EvANGELIsT.-Pa Pastor,
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday.
Low Mass at so a. nj. High Mass at 10la a.. m.
sunday school at 900 p. M. Vespers at 800
y Evening services occasionally.
,. G. T.-UNITY LoDaE, No. 16 meets every
'rilay evening at their Hall in Burr's Block,
Chatham Street. Degree Lodge, first Monday
evening of each month. Members of the Order
visiting the city are cordially invited to attend.
E. 8. WILLIAMSON, W. b. PHELPS,
VS., W. T.
l. o. o. F.--INDEPENDENcE Lopez, No 142, l. o.
.. F. meets every Monday Eve, at S O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
SETH NEWMAN, Sec'y. IRA ALEXANDER, n. G.
A. F. WILLIAMS, Treas. Jos. EvERs, V. G..
10. 0. F.-IsDErENpENcE ENcAMrMENr. No.
81, l. O. o. F. meets the second and fourth Thurs
day in each month. o. NJ PoND. CT
IRA ALEXANDER, Scribe.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25

REV L. A. OsTRANDER, of Dubuque.
will preach in the Presbyterian church,
next Sabbath morning and evening, at
the usual hours, and at the Congrega.
tional church at 3 O'Clock =. NJ.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-25
DIED..

LYON--At Chicago. on Friday April 18th, Win
ME- only daughter of j. f. Lyon, Esq formerly
of Independence, aged II years and months.
NORTON-Near Independence, on Tuesday, Apr.
%, MIR. Amos Norton, in his ninetieth year.
For 90 years he had been an active member of
the N. E. Church, and was esteemed most highly
by those who knew him best.
II. 8, CHURCH.