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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-10
MEMPHIS, TENN TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER TO- 1874

desirous of finding out whether the exer-
ton of talking was injurious to my wife.
So
Doesn't talking so loud strain your
lungs?' said she in an unearthly whoop,
for her voice was not so musical as it was
when she was young.
ut is an exertion,' shrieked my wife.
"Then why do you do it2' was the an
swering scream.
Because-because-you cant hear if
don't" squeaked my wife.
What" said my aunt, fairly rivaling
railroad whistle at the time.
l began to think it time to evacuate
the premises; and looking around and
seeing John gone, | stepped into the
back parlor, and there he lay fat on his
back, with his feet at right angles with
his body, rolling from side to side. with
his fist poked into his ribs, and most
agonized expression of countenance,
but not uttering sound. Immediately
and involuntarily assumed similar at
titude, and think from the relative posi-
tion of feet and heads, and our attempts
to restrain our laughter, apoplexy must
inevitably have ensued, if horrible
groan which John gave vent to in his en-
deavor to suppress his risibility had not
betrayed our hiding place.
In rushed my wife and aunt who, by
this time, comp'ehended the joke, and
such a scolding as | got never received
before, and hope never to get again.
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The Deaf Aunt and wife.

Ihad an aunt coming to see me for the
first time since my marriage, and don
know what evil genius prompted the
wickedness which l perpetrated toward
my ancient relative
my dear" said | to my wife on the
day before my aunts arrival, You know
Aunt Mary is coming tomorrow; well
forgot to mention rather annoying
circumstance with regard to her. She
is very deaf, although she can hear my
voice, to which she is accustomed, in its
ordinary tones, yet you will be obliged
to speak extremely loud in order to be
heard. 1t will be rather inconvenient
but know you will do anything in your
power to make her stay agreeable"
Mrs. - announced her determine
ton to make herself heard if in heI
power. | then went to John N, who
loves a joke about as well as any per
son | know of, and told him to be at the
house at six pm. the following day, and
| felt comparatively happy.
went to the railroad depot with car
riage the next night, and when | was on
my way home with my aunt ! said.
my dear aunt, there is one rather
enjoying in6rmity that Annie (my
wife) has, which | forgot to mention be-
fore. She is very deaf, and although she
can hear my voice, to which she is ac'
customed, in its ordinary tones, yet you
will be obliged to speak very loud in
order to be heard. am very sorry fol-
it."
Aunt Mary, in the goodness of heI
heart, protested that she rather liked
speaking loud, and to do so would afford
her great pleasure.
The carriage drove up; on the steps
was my wife; in the window was John n.
with a face as utterly solemn as if be
had buried his relative that AFTERNOON.
II am delighted to see you, shrieked
my wife, and the policeman on the op-
posite sidewalk started, and my wife
nearly fell down the steps.
Kiss me, my dear bawled my aunt
and the windows shook as with the fever
and ague. looked at the window
John had disappeared. Human nature
could endure it no longer | poked
my head into the carriage, and wen
into strong convulsion.
When / entered the parlor my wife wa;
helping aunt Mary to take off her ha
and cape; and there sat John with hI'
face buried in his handkerchief.
Suddenly" Did you have a pleasant
iournev?" went off my wife like pistol
and John nearly jumped to his feet,
Rather dusty" was the response in q
war.whoop, aud the conversation con
tinued.
The neighbors for blocks around mus
have heard it. When ! was in the thlrc
story of the building heard every word
In the course of the evening my aun'
took occasion to say TO me:
"How loud your wife talksl
| told her deaf persons talked loudly
and that my wife being used to It, wal
not affected by the exertion, and tha
she was getting on very nicely with her
Presently my wife said softly;
"Alf. how very loud your aunt talks.
"Yes," said 1, All deaf persons do
You are getting along With her hnely
she hears every word you say. And
rather think she did.
Elated at their success at being under
stood, they went hammer and tOngs, ul
everything upon the mantel piece elai
tered again, and was seriously atrai
of a crowd collecting in front OF tn
house
But the eHd was near. Ny aunt bein
] Of an investigative turn Of mind, wa
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watched his opportunity, popped one OF
his cockroaches into the tureen, and
then screamed for the waiter. The wait
er came, and with speechless Indignation,
the rascal pointed to the defunct insect.
Bring the proprietorr at last he gasped.
" / will complain-I-." For heavens
sake, be silent, sir, whispered the waiter;
you will ruin the reputation of the
house. OF course we will charge you
nething for the dish, and if you will only
say nothing" "Ah-well-in that
case-but / can eat nothing mere here;
l am too sick. Good morningl" So of
went the gentleman, followed by a storm
of apologies from the repentant waiter.
He proceeded to the Maison Doree and
ordered dish of fish, which he obtained
on the same like terms. The Cafe An
glaise supplied him roast; the Cafe
Richie with fowl and salad, and he wound
up his days campaign with some ices
and cakes at the Cafe Neapolitaine.
When the walters of the different cafes
began to compare notes, of course the
trick was discovered, but it was then too
late to punish the adroit swindler.
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LEGAL.
NOn-Resident Notice

Susan Stamps
vs.. SSecond Circuit Court Of Shell
John Stamps.J by County. Tennessee.
IT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
this cause that the defendant. John
Stamps, is a nonresident Of the State OF
Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that h'
make his appearance herein at the court
house, in the city Of Memphis. Tennessee, on
on before the third Monday in January next
1875, and plead. answer OF demur to plaintiff
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed
as to him and set for hearing 0x parte; ant
that a copy Of this order be published once
week for four successive week., in the Publ,
Ledger.
This November s. 1874.
5l-63-69-7t 6kO. .. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
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. 2 s 1000 o o
TO RE GIVEN AWAY

ItAVI1 V- =
Whole Tickets, $40; Half Tickets. IS; Quar-
ter Tickets, 50 so; Eleven Tickets, 500.
no IRDIVIDUAL BENEFITS.
This Concert is strictly for MASONIC pur-
noses, and will be conducted with the same
hberality, honesty and fairness which char
acterized the first enterprise.
JOHN L. ROPER, President.
For Tickets and Circulars giving full infor-
matien. address.
HENRY V. MOORE, Sec'y. Norfolk, Va.
10 ~ LOCK r.
will give full particulars, $50 Main street,
Room 4. up-stairs. 362- eodEwZI-65
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-10
A suggestIon for the Lunch friends.

An enterprising genious recently per
petrated a mean but clever trick on the
Parisian restauranteurs. BE set out 10
get a frst-class dinner without paying
for it. Having procured quantity Of
cockroaches, be killed them by immersing
them into boiling water, and with the
ifeless remains Of his victims tied up in
his handkerchief, he sailed forth in
quest Of a dinner. Entering the Cafe
Brebant he took a seat and ordered some
| soup.
The soup was brought in its neat little
plated tureen, and the hungry customer
proceeded TO ladle ont a Plstetul OF IT,
which he consumed with much appetite
Having nearly finished bis soup, be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-10
MARBLE WORKS.
MONUMENTAL
MARBLE WORKS.

ITALIAN. AMERICAN AND TALADEGA
i marble at very low prices, as follows:
Headstones. 2 feet, with socket and foot
stone, OO
f footstone. lettaered ed. win "O.n~' u 90
Headstone, feet, with socket and foot
stone. 10 W
And all other sizes in proportion. Italian
and American marble box tombs. paneled all
BILE spire monuments, feet high and lettered.
500. These rates are lower than marble was
ever sold at in Memphis before. Designs sent
to the country free of charge. ElmWo0d curb
ing at reduced rates..
57-sS TH0S. MAXWELL. ss Union st.
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oEEICIAL
NOTICE.
MAYoR's OFFIcE, Cry HALL.
MEMPHrs. TENN.. Ocinher D. Isl

MAYORS OFFIcE. Cry HALL.
MEMPHIS, TESN., October q, 1874
OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE ARE HERE
" by notified that the Assessors have COM
pleied the assessment for the 4Sth corporate
year. and have returned the books to this
Office; and notice is also given that said books
will be open for inspection, in accordance
with city ordinances, section 800, on and after
ten days, for the correction Of mistakes by
the Assessors, who will attend at the Mayor s
Office for the purpose Of correcting errors or
mistakes. JOHN LOAGUE, Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-10
MEETING.

Stockholders Annual Meeting.
mHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders Of the Mississippi and Ten
nessee Railroad Company will be held az the
Chamberlain House, in the city Of
Grenada, Mss, November is, 1874,
at which time Directors will be elected for
the ensuing year. -.
Stockholders will be passed free by exhibit
ing their certificates Of stock 20 conductors.
a0-6S 5, II, LAMB, Secretary.
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Directors:

LOUIS HANAUER. of Schoolfeld, Hanauer
& Co.
F. M. WHITE. of F. NJ. White Il Co.
NJ. G. PEARCE, of Pearce. Suggs & Co.
e. URQUHART. of E. Urquhart & Co.
7. B. HAYNES. of I. B. Haynes & Co.
HENRY WETTER. of II. Wetter & Co.
JAMES D. PORTER. of Henry County,
Insures at Board rates. Private dwellings
especially desired; policies issued for three
years for two annual premiums. At
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No. 90 Madison Street.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
NIL. MEACHAM. .of NJ. L. Meacham d Co
A. N. MCKAY ............ of Sledge, Mckay * Co
S. MANSFIELD Mansfield & Higbee
VIM. JOYNER..... of JOyner, Lennon & Gale
WIN. B. GALBREATH ...-.........Cetto Factor
Hon. JOHN OVERT0R, Memphis
]. NJ. PETTIGREW. ..of Edmonds. Pettigrew
q Co.
ISAAC sCHWAB ....................of SohwaD o. o
B. T. HALLER....of Hollowell, Crockett &
Haller.
az Takes Fire and Marine risks. Dwelling
Houses and isolated Country Stores
especially solicited. 6-S3
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NrNo change of cars by this line for 10 us
vile. St. Louis or Nashville. Pullman Fa'ace
EIeepinp-cars on all night trains.
For Tickets or information apply at
Ticket Office, 2S7 MaiD, cor. Madison.
JOHN T. FLYNN. sup't Memphis Div;
4 JAMES SPEED, Ticket Agent. 1l-f
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RAILROADS.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE
Great Southern Railroad
SCHEDULE.

v,,.os, train leoves daily...,..... 500 a. m
Mi TrTa;n leaves p. m
LSasIy fSnndays excepted ..,..,...... 4:20 p. m
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DIRECT CONNECTION ATLOUlSvILLE

ERIE RAILWAY
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The Finest Sleeping and Drawing
ROOm Coaches in the World.
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desirous of finding out whether the exer-
ton of talking was injurious to my wife.
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RAILK0AD TjNn TABLES.

MEMPHIS AND LoUD'V LILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
Constituting a New Act.

The comptroller of the currency has
written a letter giving the construction
of the new currency act in reference to
the reserves required to be held by the
national banks as follows:
"My construction of the act of June
20, 1874, in reference to the reserve of
the national banks, is that the reserve
upon circulation is abolished, but that
tile national banks are required to keep
the reserve upon deposits, as provided
in sections l3l and 1872 Of the national
bank act, certain proportion of which
must be kept on hand, and certain
other proportion with the reserve
agents in the cities enumerated in the
sections referred to. The banks are al
so required to keep an amount equal to
five per cent. of their circulation on
deposit with the treasurer of the Uni
ted States, which amount may be de,
Quoted from the aggregate amount oil
the reserve required to be kept upon
deposits. JOHN JAY KNOX"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08

Whoever Democratic sentiment
points to, says the Syracuse Journal,
" as desirable to lead the Democratic
forlorn hope in this State this Fall, inn
medlately responds by declining to be
thought of for the empty honor. Ker-
nan, Seymour, and Beach have point
edly said that they would not consent
to run for Governor they prefer not to
be set up aud knocked down. Judge
Church will take no risk of endanger-
ing his Presidential aspirations. And
Potter would rather go back to Con
gress. So that Sam Tilden, only is leiI
as the dernier resort Of the New York
Democracy. And should Tliden DC
the nominee, "A third at least of his
party would help put his hide on the
fence Desperate, indeed, is the strait
of the Democracy of New York, IN
their search for Gubernatorial candl
date.n
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
The Oirense Charged Against Bcechsr.

Mr.. Tilton is understood to have
discovered from Mrs. Tilton that Mr..
Beecher made to ner an improper over
ture, in her own parlor, while calling
upon her as pastor. The overture
was not mistakable, il is alleged, and
after retaining the subject, womanlike,
In her own mind for some time, Mrs.
Tilton was finally constrained to tell
her husband 1t is alleged that he
told Mr.. Moulton and that Mr.
Moulton and Mr.. Tilton confront
edMr. Beecher upon It, 1t is said
that the letter from which Mr.. Til
ton quotes in part is Mr. Beecher's
! reference to an apology for that "of-
! fense.' OF course some time elapsed
and events occurred before this square
admission aud reparation were made
! by Mr.. Beecher.
! The rest is known to the public, and
| Mr.. Tilton's letter serves as a preface
and as a supplement to what we have
written. Space forbids, and their
familiarity to the public renders un-
necessary a sketch either Of Theodore
Triton or Mr.. Beecher. Both are as
well known TO Brooklyn as the loca.
ton of the city is known to those not
of Brooklyn.
1t will be seen that Mr.. Beecher and
Mr.. Tilton were both perfectly salts
! fled with the settlement of the matter.
Reparation and pardon had been re-
spectively exhausted by them, and the
position to which matters have come
has been attributable, as will be any
| further consequences, to others less
concerned, and more busy by far than
themselves. Brooklyn Eagle.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
The Richmond Merchants.

The dispassionate statement of the
Richmond merchants, touching the
express break between that city and
Southwest Va, appeals to the modera-
ton and good sense of every one.
They simply state the evils and ask
that it be corrected in any proper way.
They also assert that they desire to
establish intimate trade relations with
this section of the State. The people
of the Southwest and also of East
Tennessee are very anxious to have
unbroken express connections with
Richmond, and they hope that the
Adams Co. will either prorate with
Gen. Malone, or give way to some
common carrier, that will do it.
The A. NJ. Il O. r. II. does not ask
to use any franchise or property of the
Adams Co., without its consent, and
is willing to co operate with that Com
pany for the advantage and accommo-
dation of the public, Richmond in-
cluded. This only road which the S,
w. has, is willing that we shall COM
municate with Richmond. Now il
the roads which that city has, are in
similar accord with it, the evil will
end. The trouble is at your end of the
| line, Bristol NetOS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
TiltOn BeeCher Again.

A reporter of the Brooklyn IN. "
Eagle called at the office of the Golden
Age (Tiltou's paper on Monday, in
reference to the doubts expressed by
many as TO the genuineness of the
apologetical letter said to have been
sent by Mr.. Beecher to Mr.. Tilton. Mr..
Tilton declined to show the letter, but
said:
THAT letter is in Mr.. Beecher's
handwriting, and bears his autograph,
which will pass current in any bank in
New Nork. 1t was written and dictated
by himself, and came to me by the
hand of friend, as unsolicited as your
visit to me is now.n
The New York correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Ledger, of the 3Oth
ult., says:
Theodore Tilton, it is said, has pre-
pared a second letter on the BeecheI
business, which he intends to publish
in his paper this week. Proofs of il
were shown to some of his friends thi:
morning, but these are said to have
advised against its publication, fol
what reason does not appear. Concern
ing Mr.. Beecher himself, there ar,
various reports, one to the effect tina
he had long conference with thu
leading men of Plymouth Church, thi
morning, previous to his departure 70
Peekskill, and that the result will be ;
communication over his own name
addressed to Titon, in the Forthcoming
issue of the Christian Union. Thes
reports are given without vouchini
| for them ~
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
An Invitation to New York.

The New York Editorial Conven-
ton met at Lockport, on the 18th, and
among the resolutions adopted was one
offered by H. n. Beach:
Resolved, That an invitation is
hereby extended to the members and
their wives of the Alabama editorial
association, and to the editors and
their wives residing in the cities of
Tennessee and Georgia, recently Wis
tied by members of this association, to
meet with this association at its next
convention.
The President of the convention
appointed a committee of three, COM
posed of II. n. Beach, Brockport
Republic; ID. j. Halstead, Syracuse
Courier and A. S. Pease, Saratoga
Sun, To assist the Alabama committee
in making arrangements for the visit
The next convention is to be held al
Elmira.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08

For originality of thought and ems
nhatic utterance in connection with
The Tiltop -Beecher scandal commend
ms toaCi ago paper, of course. The
Post and TAIL of that city says
at is true that the conviction OF
Henry Ward BeecheI of serious wrong
would be blow struck not only at the
root of Plymouth Church, but at
Christendom. 1t would cause waillng
in heaven and inaugurate Fourth Of
July in hell"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
Saturday the 18th day of July, 1874,
Original Attachment.
COURT COOKE COUNTY. TEN
NESSEE.

JVNIIOEN NUI nj OULNL NVN.NI l. IL4N-
NESSEE.
j, j.. Denton, P. w. Anderson and D. b. MeMa-
han vs.. John Gregory.
TNSAID CAUSE, IT APPEARING. TO THE
| Court, from the affidavit lied. that the defend
ant SO absconds or conceals himself that the ordi-
nary process of law can not be served unon him;
for four successive weeks - he Rockville y Elk
IY CHRoSIcLE newspapI published in the city
Of Knoxville, Tennessee, Lottyng the sald >
town of Newport, in said county, on the first
Monday in August next, 1874 then and there TO
will be proceeded with and set for hearing ex-
F''''S' IN. BARR, ]. p,
yi2ivit for Cooke county. Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
NORMAL SCHOOL,

~ TENTH DISTRICT, Knox county. Tenn,
a sol DOL for the benefit OF such teachers rs may
wish 70 UNDERGO a cass drill ~ the Studies ut-
sued in our public schools. will commence On
the l4th Of uly next and continue ill about the
time Of ope ing the Teachers Institute az Knox
VILE. Tuition will not be required June 23Tc,
1874 [yI24dl0tw3tl +. G. BEAMAN.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-08
A GREAT DISCOVERY.

II TARHH, Beal,d Breast, Felons and all kim
dred diseases speedily and effectually cur d BY
the use Of Vegetable PreparBton. Price, 81
by mail. Satisl cuonguaranteed nT me meney
refunded. Address, Rev. ]. p CURTIS. Mill
Spring, Jefferson county, Tenn. References
given if desired, by those that have been ursd'
i5Wl2
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-19
letter from Charlottesville.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, October II, 1874.
The contract between the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad and the town having been
agreed to by both parties the town has
already fulfilled its part by purchasing the
land, and the sites for the buildings have
been staked off, which, learn, will be in
course of erection very soon. -.-. -
The Circuit Court has been in session
since Wednesday. In the criminal docket
james Thomas, alias Thompson, alas half
dozen other names, was convicted OF bur.
slariously entering the house of Dir. James
Alexander and stealing therefroD, and sen.
teDced to five years in the penitentiary. He
Is from Lynchburg.
The establishment of new cigar factory
here is another evidence of the returning
confidence of businessmen. The new firm
has a machine, worked by lady, which
turns out beautiful cigar at the rate Of
1000 per day. The machine they operate is
one of the only four now in use.
Mr.. r. r. Flanagan has also turned his
tobacco factory into a cigar factory, and is
getting out fine handmade cigar.
The Milling and Manufacturing Company
are putting in large new engine of eighty
horse power with view to resuming ope-
rations on 4 more extended scale.
The nomination of John F. Lewis gives
great satisfaction to the Conservative party
in this section. His prospect for election is
about as small as the benefits he secured to
Virginia during his long term in the Senate.
OUIP
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-19
Itself strong, and her condition has become

Itself strong, and her condition has become
that of a perfectly irresponsible woman. She
never attempted any violence, however, but
deserted her and that she was looking after
him. She greatly embarrassed several worthy
young fellows by mistaking them for the
object of her pursuit. Finally she was put
under restraint, and was about to be exam.
ined by a commission prior to being sent to
some asylum when kinsrlan from
southampton arrived to-day and took charge
Of her, making himself responsible for her
safety and for her good behavior.
4 runaway horse on Bank street smashed
baby-carriage all to splinters this afternoon
the instant after the baby had been taken out
ofiit. The child's escape was miracle.
The freight transported over the Peters
burg and Weldon railroad has largely in
creased lately. Lumber and cotton eonsti.
tute large part Of this transportation. A
loaded train arrived from Weldon to-day
which is stated to have been the largest an
heaviest that has come to the city for the past
two years.
During the first month Of the tobacco year
223 hogsheadS of tobacco were inspected at
Moorc's warehouse. in this city. have not
the reports from the other warehouses. This
is largely in excess of the inspections for the
same period last year.
Major j. 7. Cowan's cattle arrived In the
city tonight from the Raleigh Fair.
where they have been on exhibition for the
past week. 1 learn that they took several
prizes there. They will be shown at the
Virginia State Fair. ROBIN ADAIR.