Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-23
LEDGER LINES.

Ringer OF Notre Dame at the theater
tonight.
There will be a matinee at the theater
tomorrow, when Notre Dame will be
the attraction.
The wind whipped around to the
northward last night, bringing back cool
and clear weather.
The Nicolson pavement could be dis.
covered on our principal streets, pro
vided the mud was removed.
Holly Springs, on the line of the
Selma railroad, is fortyf four miles from
Memphis and $40 miles from New Or.
leans.
Martin Kelly, the new City Treasurer,
has taken charge Of the Office. There
are about $4,000 in the city treasury at
present.
The cantata May Queen is in active
preparation and rehearsal by the Men
delssohns for the performance next
Monday evening. Secure your seats in
time.
Miss Alice Kingsbdry, who plays the
roles made so popular by Maggie Mitch
ell" Fanchon, Little Barefoot" etc
will commence an. engagement at the
Memphis Theater next week.
1t is believed that at the next regular
meeting of the General Council on
Wednesday, the 4th proximo, Mayor
League will harmonize things by nomi-
mating Chief of Police Athy.
Thirteen misdemeanor cases were dis
posed of by the Recorder to-day. One
knife swinger was placed under $4,000
bonds, and receiver of stolen goods
was committed in default of $1,000
The Confederate Relief Association
masquerade ball will be duly celebrated
next Wednesday night at the Exposition
building. Buy a ticket and help the
orphans, even if you do not attend.
Sneak-thieves are plying their avoca-
ton throughout the city. Lock your
doors and keep sharp lookout, This
is the legitimate result of the troubles as
to the appointment of a Chief of Police
The gap of thirty miles of unrailed
road between Memphis and Paducah,
Kentucky, has been put under contract,
and ere long there will be direct commu-
nication by rail between our city and the
Ohio river.
Candidates for responsible city Offices
are tied out in the bushes " by the
dozen waiting for something to turn up,
but many of these office-seekers look
much better in the bushes than they
would in Office.
At the City Hall the "Outs" are
turning over books and things to the
ms" All is chaos up there at pres
ent, but order will be restored in few
days when the lately elected get warm
in their seats and begin to feel the cares
and troubles of State.
The Great Eastern circus and menag-
erie will spread its canvas on the bluffs
on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Sd and
4th of February. Already the big
posters throughout the city attract the
attention o. an admiring throng of cir
cus-loving citizens.
The General Council met last night,
and after considerable discussion agreed
to employ ex-City Attorney Randolph
at fee of $1,000 and expenses paid to
go to Washington and assist in pro-
tecting the city from the L. E. Brown
Nicolson pavement judgment.
King Momus message to his loyal and
fun-loving subjects is being scattered far
and wide over this broad continent by
the Kings Secretary, Prince Lubrycus.
The Memphis carnival of 1874 will make
the 18th Of February more famous than
the 4th of July was in olden times.
Owing to the great influx Of strangers
out of work and out Of money who come
to Memphis daily from all parts Of the
United States, the police authorities at
the station-house have had to adopt the
rule that no one will be provided with
lodging longer than for three nights;
they must then seek an asylum or work
at some other point.
A Memphis audience becomes FESTIVE
under the infiction of Shskspearean
tragedy, no matter how well it may be
presented The only excitement created
is when some kipg or villain is killed,
or when passion is torn 10 tatters by
some raving actor. Alas, poor Will
Shakespeare Had you known this in
time you would have written farces and
spectacular dramas.
There are about thirteen OF them
standing all around who are willing to
become Chief of Police by coming in as
compromise candidate. Aspirauts for
the Office are emerging from obscurity
every day, and already in their minds
eve are wearing the Chiefs star of office.
Were some Of the aspirants we know OF
to be elected the city would be plum
dered by thieves within week.
A LEDGER reporter yesterday tOiied up
tuentr-nne fights Of stairs in search OF