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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

LATES I TELEGRAMS.
,nrnlokx rnins AasofaAfIon. VIA Q. 2. a A..
DtLnanATh COMPANY.
specials % the Ledger.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
The Bres king OF a Bridge Pre-
cip'itates 200 People
Into the River.
Ninety Persons Known TO have been
Drowned.
A Struggling Mass of Humanity In
the Turbid waters.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
A Struggling Mass of Humanity 10
the Turbid waters.

CHICAGO, May 5.-Reports this morn
ing from Dixon, ILL.,, make il probable
that at least ninety persons were
drowned by the breaking Of the bridge
yesterday. The current was swim and
many bodies were borne down the river.
Several have been picked up at Sterling
aud other points. Apatrol has been es'
tablished to recover whatever bodies
may be found floating. The current is
40 swim that il is feared some Of them
may have passed over the dam below
the city. The train from Chicago last
night brought down graphing irons and
machinery for clearing away the debris
of the bridge, which will be put in ope-
ration by daylight. Among the lost are
believed to be a considerable number Of
children and women, Of whom great
number we're on the bridge, and whose
clothing would aid in floating them away.
1t is utterly impossible to ascertain the
number missing. There were many
strangers present, and also whole fami'
lies, on the fatal bridge. Many may
have persisted for whom as yet no In
quiry has been made. I ll
Among the last was the daughter OF
Mrs. NJ. L. Payne, editress OF the Chi
cago Magazine. Miss Payne was in her
fifteenth year, and was attending the
high school at Dixon, living in the fam
lily of her uncle.
The following dispatches received
by Mrs. Payne showed that she had babe
goodbye TO her daughter forever:
DIXON. lLL.. May 4, 1873.
To Mrs. NJ. L. Payne, Chicago;
Bessie was killed by the falling OF a
bridge.
[Signedl KNOX WooDwoRrH.
The escape of a little child of John
Wadsworth, of Dixon, was almost mirac-
ulous. The little one Aoated down
stream almost to the railroad bridge be-
fore it was rescued. Mr.. Joe L. Camp
and Mr.. Fowler and his wife, by tremen-
dous exertions, escaped from the falling
bridge. These we're near the south end,
and q young girl, daughter of ID. d.
Harzenpling, who was standing near
them, and was carried down by the
fall, dragged herself up out of the
wreck to the shore end, clinging all the
while to the handrail.
John Justice, who was on the bridge
in his buggy, was saved by his horse
which swan to the shore, after which
Mr.. Eustice did some good service in
aiding others to escape. VIM. II. Wood
ward rescued four persons, two OF them
ladies. DR.. C. ]. Reynolds, who hap
pened to be on the bridge at the time,
and made narrow escape himself, saved
two persons from drowning. Henry
Noble, whose vile sank before he could
reach her and was lost, saved the life OF
another lady. Others distinguished
themselves after the first shock Of the
awful situation had passed. Those on
the banks did all that could be done to
save the struggling mass of humanity in
the turbid river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
SINGING FUND VS.. FUNDING.

The two methods Of disposing Of a
public debt stand side by aide in marked
contrast between the Governors recent
circular letter in which he declares his
resolve TO use the revenues OF the State
10 the last dollar to satisfy the COM
mound interest which the funding bill
saddles upon the people, and the notice
of the commissioner Of the sinking
fund. which has been provided for the
gradual extinglishment Of the debt OF
the city, by buying up its obligations at
as advantageous rates as possible. The
sinking fund policy is that which was
advocated instead Of the funding scheme
bv the antifunders in the Legislature
and as explained in Colonel Kerrs pub
lished speech. The funders insist that
not only dollar for dollar shall be pro-
vided to pay in full bonds bought for less
than half their face calls for, and that
against an express statute forbidding it,
hut the interest which the State has been
unable to meet for four years, amount
ing to four millions and halt, shall be
made to bear interest also. Now, sup
nose instead of thus adding annually
three or four hundred thousand dollars
of interest upon top Of interest, as fund
inc requires, that amount Of a sinking
fund should be placed each year in the
hands of the comptroller or treasurer, as
a sinking fund commissioner, which he
would be authorized-after publication
of his readiness to do soto sell to The
highest bidder, payable in past due in
terest coupons, does not every one see
how certainly and easily and rapidly the
entire interest debt of the state would be
absorbed; and afterward, by the same
process, the principal bonded debt 1T
self be paid of and the state once more
emancipated from the exacting demands
of Wall street speculatorsH
There is little doubt that those who
favored, in the legislature, the bond
holders at the sacrifice Of the people,
will have to look in future for their
friends to the bondholders, whom they
so faithfully served.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
WIN. DEAN 4 co.

We have added 10 our stock du-
ring the last weeks
10 hIf ch'ts (alI gFades) selected Teas
25 packages choice Butter,
25 boxes Cheese, 'Q llif31
shaker Preserves,
Oranges,
Lemons, -.f,,
Pickles in kegs and half barrels,
California Butter tgiIt edge,
Guinness' Dublin stout.
MeEwen'a Edfnburg Aies rFa..
Fancy GeIden syrup,
Oatmeal and Graham PlOuF.
WM. DEAN a CO.,
54-55 IS9 Poplar street..
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Tn. Ledger sustained.

At a meeting of the Phillips County
lark. Medical Association, held at Hell
eua on the 29th of April, DR.. George W.
Gray presiding, committee OF three,
composed of Doctors Abbey, Barton and
Burke, reported series of resolutions
as 70 the charges made by Vaughan i'm
plicatiug DR.. D. A. Linthieum in the
murder of General Hindman. One res
olution was to the effect that the Medical
Association of Phillips county offered
their special thanks to the Memphis
LEDGER for the prompt manner in which
il took occasion to do justice to DR..
Linthicum, by editorial comments and
otherwise, condemnstory Of the injustice
done him by his foul accuser.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
Nome of Health.

Travellers from the South will find DR..
E. P. Miller's Home of Health, 80 and
and Al W. Twenty-sixth street, one Of
:he most desirable places to live in New
York city. The location is first class;
rooms large, airy and elegant; table ex-
cellent; and prices reasonable. The
celebrated Turkish Baths, the Electric
Baths, Swedish Movements and Lifting
Cure are in the establishment. Tran
sient or permanent boarders accommo'
dated. Send for circular. Address E.
P. Miller, NJ. D., 80 and Al W. Twenty
sixth street, New York. eod-59
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
MAI.PESg.
Procession To-Day and Celebration
al James Park.

Procession To-Day and Celebration
at James Park.
At ten o'clock to-day the procession
Of the celebrators Of the German Mai
fest moved down Main street. 1t was =
charming sight, gay with beautifully
dressed children, decorated wagons and
futtering flags and banners.
The procession closed with citizens on
horseback and in private carriages. The
line Of march was from Winchester to-
Main, down to Beal and out to James
Park. where speeches, music, dancing
and 3 general good time will be in order
this afternoon, and the festivities will BE-
kept up far into the night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
Chr,.,,,p Bro,hers, FESTIVAL.


We are informed that at the grand
festival, on the 10Th instant, in the Elk
position Building, there are to be three
refreshment tables. One Of these will
be in charge of Mrs. B. ]. Semmes, Mrs
B. Babb, Mrs. Luke Z. Wright, Mrs.
Thomas II. Cooke, Mrs. J. R. Miles, Mrs.
s. D. Kane, Misses Blanche Speed, An
ME McNamar, Emma Etheridge, Mamie
Blackburn, Fannie O'Reilly, Julia
Semmes and Sallie Lynch. Another o!
the tables will be under the management
of Mrs. P. Lawless, Mrs. Vincent BAG
cigalupo, Mrs. M. NJ. Montedonico,
Mrs. NJ. A. Hesley, Mrs. NJ. Gavin,
Misses Ella Mcmahon, Annie V. Bac-
cigAlupo, Kate Calvin and Mrs. M.
zanone. Mrs. T. Dugan, Mrs. P. Two
hig and Mrs. B. Southworth have like
wise charged themselves with one Of the
tables, and will be assisted by Mrs. l..
Kelly, Mrs. NJ. Devine, Misses L. Ian
kin, NJ. Kimbal, Mary and Ella Hickey
Mollie Devine and NJ. A. Connolly. Be
sides the above names there are others
that will be made known in due time
The Christian Brothers have been par
ticularly fortunate in securing such
highly efficient and accomplished ladies
t. interest themselves in behalf of theil
institution. We have no doubt that the
fete will be a success in every way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

The second stock Of material for spring
suits has just arrived at A. H. Coop
NAYS, 100 Mais STREET. Gentlemen
viii consult their interest BY leaving
their orders with Mr.. Goodman. he
will cut, make and trim them in the best
style, and at The most reasonable prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
Tae.dnrr md FrIdays.

For the convenienee Of our customers,
we will send our south wagon to the State
Female College and immediate vicinity
Tuesdays and Fridays. Friends want
ing goods sent out will give their orders
in the day before.
sslf OLIVE, FnxiE a Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

The finest building lots ever offered
for sale is the Mckinney property, on
fernando road. Street railroad and
boulevard passes in front. No city
taxes. Title perfect 5 8 %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

sourHrES Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker, Country Gentleman, Amer
lean Agriculturist, Southern Cultivator.
Stock Journal, and al the leading dai-
lies, mouthlies and quarterliss, At Mans
ford's news depot corner Of Second ard
Monroe; base balls 81 Wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

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. -t,. Ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

CoxTESTMEST and happiness reign in
all households where Dooley's yeast
powder is used. Try it. Your grocer
has it. Put up full weight. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

H. Seessel, ST., Central meat market,
corner Jefferson and Third streets, is
prepared to supply the trade with the
finest quality of mess beef, by the barrel
or half barrel, at the very lowest figures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

Assignee's Sale of Cheap Roots and
shoes
At retail, for the benefit Of creditors, at
the Tiger boot and shoe store, No. 1872
Main street, under Cochran Hall.
So L. LEVY. Assignee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

TINS city government Of Lebanon will
give the members Of the Press AssOcia-
ton a betting reception in that city.
All members going from this city and Of
the State viii be net in Eashville
Wednesday morning By DR.. White. sdi,or
Of the Lebanon Herald snd secretary Of
The association, and conducted 70 Leila.
non
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

BROwE-On May 5th. ELIZA JAMS. wife Of
Gen. William NJ. Browne.
The friends Of the family are invited to at
tend the funeral Of the deceased. Services At
the Central Msshodist church, on Unisn street,
AT nm Tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
FuNERAL NOTICE,

The funeral Of Mrs. APPIE HORNE, daughter
Of the late Josiah Horne, will take place from
the First Methodist church. Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock. Services By Rev. DR.. Slater.
Carriages at Flaherty. Marley 4 sullivan's.
and at the church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

TIE New York World and other pa
pers take the position that the enforce
ment act is nnconstitutio nal and can
not be applied to the Louisiana case
that the act applies to states only and
not to individuals, an! that Congress has
nothing to do with individuals, and that
the enforcement act Of May 81, 1870,
under when Durrell, kellogg and Grant
have committed their deviltries, is legis-
lation Of this kind. 1t assumes to en-
force the fifteenth amendment by pro-
ceeding against individuals, aud in its
decisions Of the l4th and 18th ultimo
the Supreme Court Of the United States
decides that the only enforcement
power Congress has under the fifteenth
amendment is one against States. This
hne-spun theory may be very interesting
to political metsphysicians, bat prseti-
cally is valueless. Tor the constitution has
long ago been set aside and superseded
BY partizan necessities ana behests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

Buy your wood from G. H. Johnson,
III Poplar street, near Fourth. oct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

Tbs fruit crop has been destroyed
nearly Oh over she State.
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TAGS.
NOTICE.
Notice to Lawyers.

WE HAVE FOR SALE AT THE LEDGER
w ofce blank ncticel % take depofitiena.
and printed irrtructi1rf - the olfcer taking
the Fame; also blauk captions and csrtif-
Gates. lot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
ENoRAVIMo.
Gen. Lee at Stonswall's Grave,

A lixls INCH ENGRAVING OF. THE
"A grave Of "Stonewall jackson In the
Lexington (Va.) Cemetery. The noble Gen.
over which hangs weeping willow. In tho
distance Is 10 be seen a beautiful landscape.
hills decksd in verdure, clouds as natural as
real ones, and many other things which make
this picture a gem Of art; one which should
hang Ia the parlor Of every Southern home.
II Is without riyal-the sweetest and most
touchingly beautiful engraving before the pub:
lie. A copy Of this beautiful engraving will
be sent. by mail. post paid 70 every person
sending so cents for six months subscription to
THE SOUVENIR,
A large eight-page paper. with 5000 circulation,
devoted 10 Literature. Poetry. Romance. Sen
timsnt, Wit, Humor, etc. Address
j. Q. 4 w. NJ. BURR0W, Publishers.
Bristol. Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
MEMPHIS & KNOXVILLE RAILROAD.

MEMPHIS & KhOAVlLLE hAlLhVAD'
A large meeting was held at Fayette-
vile few days ago, at which the fol-
lowing resolution was passed;
Resolved, That we, a portion OF the
citizens of Lincoln county, in a meeting
assembled, pledge ourselves to cooper
ate with our sister counties IN the con-
strnction of two main lines of railroads
through our county-one line extending
from Cairo via Columbia and fayette-
vile to Huntsville, and the other ex-
tending from Memphis to Knoxville via
Pulaski, Fayetteville, Lynchburg Tulla-
homa and Sparta.
A railroad convention was also held IN
Pulaski recently to consider the railroad
enterprise in which that county is inter
ested, and resolutions we're adopted with
a view to securing the location of the
Memphis and Knoxville and other pro-
iected railroad lines through that county.
The following is an estimate Of the
length of each line through Giles county,
together with probable cost Of local
work, to-wit: Ohio, Tennessee and War
rior river railroad, about thirty-fve miles,
cost $4,000 per mile, $2lO.OOOi Cumber-
land and Ohio, about thirty miles, same
cost, $3.50, 900; Memphis and Knoxville,
about twenty-five miles, same cost,
$l5OOOO; total cost Of these reads in
GILES county, $4,000. Thus it will be
seen that the counties east of Tennessee
river are alive to the Importance of the
Memphis and Knoxville railroad. Shelby
county moves slowly, at least that por-
ton west of Wolf river. We believe,
however, that if once assured that the
rest of the line would go through to Ten
nessee river there would be no trouble
IN Shelby county about raising by vete
OF private subscription her proportion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05

80 ssd river RisEs.
@Risks ss PriVsts DvsllinH s,,gsss a.S
tsIirsd. "N'-'
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LAY IN YOUR COAL.

Get the best Piiisburg from
SGT GEo. MELLrKsH, 27s Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-05
INSURANCE.
H Z R N A N DO
Insurance Company
OF MEMPHIS.
Office: No. % Madison Street.


g.H. DUEs0OMB, President. -.
W.B. GALBREA1H. Yiss Prssiosnt.
n. n. NILSSON. bscretary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25

THEY have a sensation down in Ma
son county. A Clifton mother sent her
blooming daughter across the river to
Middleport, Ohio, the other morning, to
do some shopping. Sholtly after, a
Young man had bushes over the river.
Some hours after, the young lady's bas-
ket containing the result Of her shop
ping expedition, reached home. accom-
panied with a note that the young lady
had lust been married and would not
be home for few days. OF course
all the gossips are excited.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25
A Reinforcement, Demsnded.

When the system begins to wilt undsrtbe
effects Of the first heated term" 1t Is obvi-
Gus tina. 1t ought to be reinforced and sus-
tanned by wholesome stimulation. Toresor;
to the adulterated liquors Of commerce In
such crisis, as too many do, is the height
of infatuated roi,y. All such fiery stfmu.
has passed awsy, that sting is felt. The re-
action is terrible, The prostration OF body
and mind which enspes, Is more complete
than before. But the operation Of medk
cal tonic like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
in which extracts OF the rarest medical herbs
and roots are blended with the spirituous
essence OF rye, pure and undecided, is very
different. No Unpleasant reaction follows
its use. 1t js a permanent, and perpetual
inyigorant,apd there Is NO asSs Oh US u solnty,
iermitte Mt fever which 1t will not speedily
cure. .. g junlS
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25

q. q
:. AT late meeting Of the Mich igan
State Press Association series OF reso-
lutions were presented and adopted de-
nouncing the action Of Congress in en-.
enacting oppressive regulations upon
the circulation Of newspapers and CALI
ling upon the Senators and Represent
stives Of the State to vote for the repeal
of the act at the next session OF Con-
gress. The action Of certain members Of
Congress in raising their own salaries,
and ct the same time putting additional
burdens upon the press Of the country.
was commented upon 10 q truly peppery
and caustic manner. g.: = gr.,i p
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25

The extreme heat ofthe wealth er has
an uldoubted tendency 10. foster diseases e..
due 10 the exhalatiops from decaylns
animal and vegetable matter The use
OF disinfectants2 to partly drains, cess
pools, and other foul places, is therefore
to be recommended. A large number
OF so.caIed dis!nlectants is advertised
Gu, implicit confidence can hardly be
placed in them. High medical author
ity has recommended the use Of a mix.
ture composed of ten pounds OF the sui
phate OF iron, four gallons OF water,
and half a pint of carbolic acid. A
mixture made of these components IN
the proportion above given, has excel
lent authority for it's use. .''-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25
M BsReH. Who certainly has som,

ME BRRaH, Who certainly has some
reputation az q humanitarian. is said to
be in favor OF the whipping post in GER
tain. cases. A native Of Delaware, who
seed he salutary effect e 10th to give it
up, sfhohgh public opinion is decided
| " AGAINST hiA Therssis undoubtedly
much cruelty % fhe hsh ). but'it mus!
be confessed thSf in many cases il is
wonderfully effSctual. When CARROT
ing was prevalent in, England the au-
thorities did not hesitate to resort to the
"cat." Garroters were soundly fog
ged, and garroting suddenly ceased.
Now the .'cat" is advocated as pun.
.ishment for wife.beating. 1mprison-
ment is regarded as too mild for such
cases. Besides, it exercises no deter.
rent effects. An ignorant and brutal
man who beats his wife, and is sent to
prison for it. is but too apt to regard
the woman as the cause Of his punish.
meut, and visit his enmity on her as
soon as released. Give the offender Q
whipping, say the papers, whipping
put down garroting, and VIII put down
wife.beating. $50 '''' '''"'. '''
Why not use the 'csf''oa tnutdertfs,
a.IlsoY I. would certainly have a bes.er
effect on The cplprit than a lew, nppthss
iu Jail, a few. months ia thelPenitsnti-
ary and an Executive pardon Let the
40 ~ he tried. ,gciac4J.2.!213Hs9 100
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25

The weekly statement Of exports and
imports continues to show noteworthy
increase in the exports OF domestic pro.
duce and miscellaneous goods. We
are now within less than q fortnight
OF the close OF the fiscal year, and our
exports have amounted, in currency
value, to s263,02S.6SS. Last year for a
similar period, they were s2l9, 764,27
showing an increase Of S43,764.270
Reducing this amount, to the gold val
ue, we have an increase Of $685. 800
On the other hand, the increase of inn
ports, gold value, and exclusive Of for
eign specie, are s2.515.95s over lac,
year. -. ~. =. a.. e s: gs-Hylt- T. !
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25

TIE dead body Of man supposed 10 be
between 25 and so years OF age, was
found floating in the Ohio river,psst Gill
ton, few days ago. The body was in an
advanced stage Of decomposition, with
indications of having remained in the
water two or three months. The cloth
ing consisted OF barred wooden shirt
dark jeans pants, and pair of coarse
COW hide boots, and was much decayed
The body was buried near the place
where it was taken from the river.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-06-25
GIRLS AND TROUSERS.

Some man who, most likely has sue
cessfully worn the article himself, pub
fishes in q ladies magazine an essay
advocating the wearing OF trousers by
girls and misses. He is vivacious and
enth usiastic upon the subject. From
his article we select the following ar
tistic description Of his ideal girl-cos-
tune - lo} r# E@t- t.-....
Think that a hat of one ofthe many
pretty shapes which have been worn
Tor some years past, with the glossy
hair floating over the shoulders, the
figure displayed By a tight-ftting dress,
a looped-up skirt, full at the hips; a
bright colored sash. tied behind; the
petticoats excessively short, fully dis
playing long. brilliantly white trousers,
falling gracefully across the instep, just
showing the openworked stockings, and
the feet flashing brightIyin the pretty
patent leather SHOES and sandals
l have written OF before, consti-
tute the most p; quaint. dainty and cap
tivating costume devised for girls. Thus
attired in dress similarly appropriate
and CHARACTERISTIC, because so becoming,
childlike and modest, girls might we'll
wear it till q much more womsnly age,
and if young ladies in their teens would
believe how much more fascinating
they look in the youthful and ladylike
dress I propose they would adopt it
with pleasure and retain it without hes
itation, and would admit its CONVEX
fence, propriety and elegance"
This is all very well. A young
lady 10 her teens"-that is, anywhere
under twenty-would appear "piquant,'
dainty Captivating" fascinating
and all that, no doubt; but the ques-
ton naturally suggests itself to the
male mind. il trousers Of such ample
dimensions are appropriate before mar
riage might not another pattern of the
same genus be sanctioned in the wo-
man after marrisge2 Isn't there dam
ger OF that2 But: We forbear discus
sion of the momestous question.