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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

In yesterday evenings LEDGER an.
peared the announcement of the disap.
pearance OF Mr.. T. S. Jukes from the
city, AMI list of the attachment cases
levied be the Sheriff upon his stock Of
stoves and tinware, at No. 1928 Second
street. The amounts due these creditors
are as follows: David Wertz, $500; John
NJ. Lea, 5000; Risk d johnson, $40;
Grand Encampment of l. o. O~F., of
which Mr.. Jukes was treasurer, 5000;
Mrs. Annie Brooks, 5000. Mrs. Brooks
states in her Chaneery bill that the
money was loaned to Jukes at his ur.
gent request on the I'd Of March, 1874, Ia
short time before he left the city, that il
was debt of honor. and the amount
had been accumulated by her, a poor
woman, after years OF toll, and only
loaned to Jukes as a high evidence Of
her confidence in him, and at his urgent
request. Jukes made notes and deeds
Of trust on his stock Of goods to several
Of these parties. Other attachments for
smaller amounts have been sued out be-
fore magistrates. Mr.. Jnkes was also
Treasurer of the Knights of Pythias,
and this charitable order has lost fund
of nearly three thousand dollars by his
sudden departure. The cause of these
breaches of trust is said to be financial
and an application of
the moneys and funds in his possession
to his own private uses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

Two negroes cleaning out vault in
Chelsea this morning, found the body of
q white infant, securely fastened up in
basket and in the vault. The child had
the appearance of being dead but few
days. The police authorities are inves-
tigating the mysterious matter, and
probably will discover the whe reabouts
Of the parents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
READ THIS

The authority on poHteness and
etiquette, Lord Chesterfield, said THE
tailor m axes the man" Therefore we
would advise our readers to go forthwith
to
A. H. GOODMAN, 100 Main street,
and order suit of those fine goods he
has Just received direct from the i'm
porters. It is known that Mr.. Goodman
cannot be surpassed in fits and styles,
as he employs none but the best work
men. AS Mr.. Goodman buys for cash
be can sell at low figures. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS.


MEMPHIS THEATER.- night there
was a good attendance at the theater,
Rip Van Wrinkle, with McWade in the
title role, being the attraction. The sup
port was excellent, and among those who
added so much to the successful pre-
sentation of the drama may be mem
toned Harry Moreland, as Derrick
Won Hector" Mrs. Hamilton as ELLA
Van Wrinkle" Miss May Roberts as
Alice Van Wrinkle" and Alice Knick-
erbocker'" and little Nellie Mason as
'Steenie." Nellie Mason is remarka-
bic child and gives evident promise of
becoming aleading star in the dramatic
world. Tonight Rip Van Wrinkle will
be retired, and Mr.. Mcwade will appear
in characters better suited to his style of
acting, and in which he years ago made
most favorable impression on Mem
phis audiences. The attractions to-
night will be Richard III on Horseback
and Rory O'Moore. There will be a
Rip Van Wrinkle matinee tomorrow at
the usual hour.
FANCY DRESS SoIREE.-Next Thurs.
day evening Madame de Gray Bennett
and pupils will give fancy dress soiree
at the Workman House. The entertain
ment will be most attractive and will be
attended by quite a concourse of people.
FOOT LIGHTS.
At Harry Morelands benefit at the
Theater next Monday evening, the De-
toroon will be brought out.
At the Holland benefit, next Wedres-
day night, All is not Gold that Glitters,
aud Robert Macaire," will be performed
instead of London Assurance" as here
tofore announced. The change OF pro-
gramme was made at the solicitation of
numerous friends of the beneficiary, and
the change is an improvement, SO far as
dramatic attraction is concerned. A
special train will run from Sarlis, Miss,
on the above night. NV
Frank Evans, leading man, will take a
benefit on Friday evening next, in Del
icate Ground" Mr. Evans deserves
good house, he having added no little to
the pleasure of the theater going public
during the present dramatic season.
At the matinee tomorrow week, the
beautiful play entitled Caste will be
produced for the benefit of Mr.. Edwin
f. Knowles. very worthy gentleman
and pleasing actor.
WIRES OPERA House. Charley
White has cosy little place of amuse-
ment on Jefferson street. Nightly
crowds of people are in attendance to
enjoy the attractions presented by the
management. During the present week
a number of new people will appear in
songs, dances and specially acts Go
and witness the Mulligan Guards and
the Can-Can, with Lillian White as
Frailty," which is presented nightly in
the most sensational and attractive
manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

ency at present. So far he has not beer
heard from save in the manner Of patent
Office reports and documents containing
the speeches of other fellows in Con
gress. If Congress contained colored
audience the Judge would be heard from
in an grafton.
A white boy named Williams, residing
on Alabama street, was ran over by q
mule and cart this morning The boy
had his leg broken above the ankle, and
had his injuries attended to By DR.. Mar
able. The police should stop fast driv-
ing by arresting the Knights OF the
Whip, and the Recorder should impose
fines whenever the guilty parties are
brought before him.
1t is pleasant to see Memphis belle
step into mule box, seat herself, make
some adjacent gentleman purchase four
tickets, place one in the box, hand her
the remaining tickets; then she looks
happy for few seconds, but alas, she
soon wakes up to the dismal conscious
ness Of the fact that no man is looking
at her admiringly, and no woman envi-
ously.
When will the club-toting and pistol.
carrying guardians Of the city peace be
instructed by their officers to carry out
the ordinance which prohibits fast driv-
ing and driving faster than a walk
around street corners. Are the officials
afraid of the political influence of dray
and hack drivers2 Let ladies and
children be protected on the streets.
Ifthey are not, the LEDGER will occasion
ally ask, Why not?
The Jewish Passover will continue for
eight days. 1t commenced last Wednes
day night The Passover is feast insti-
tuted to commemorate the providential
escape of the Hebrew race from Egypt,
when God shifting the first born of the
Egyptians passed orer the houses of the
Israelites which we're marked with the
blood Of the paschal lamb. The Jews
for thousands of years were the chosen
people of God, and even Christ, the
founder of Christianity, was born and
raised in the Hebrew faith.
The medical men of the city have re-
ceived the birth blanks issued by the
Health Board, which blanks are to be
filed up by the physician under the fol-
lowing heads: Full name of child, sex,
color, place Of. birth, full name of
mother, full name of father, mothers
birth place, fathers birth place, fathers
occupation, date of this return, etc. In
many instances the physician would
have no little difficulty in filling out the
above blank, and be might make unfor-
inmate mistakes by attempting it. As
the proverb has it, it is a wise child
that knows its own paternal ancestor"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

The word lady is compounded Of two
Saxon words, leaf or laf, signiying a
loaf of bread, and dian, to give or to
serve. In olden times it was customary
for those families whom God had blessed
with affiuence to give away regularly a
portion of bread or other food TO poor
families in their respective parishes aud
neighborhoods, and on such occasions
the lady" or mistress of the household
distributed the daily or weekly dole
Hence she was called the latdy" or
the bread giyer," and it is probably
from this bospitable custom that to this
day English ladies carve and serve the
meat at their own tables.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
AprII Magazines.

The GALAxY.-The principal contents
are Linley Rockford chapters XIV.
and XVI, by Justin Mccarthy; Why"
by NJ. E. W. s.. A visit to Tourgue.
nef." by Hjalmer Hjorth Boyesen; AT
Peace" by William Winter; my Pri-
vate Grief Against Geo. Sand" by Carl
Benson; " Summer Night Variations on
Certain Melodies" by Bayard Taylor;
Linguistic and Literary Notes and
Queries" V. Charles Astor Bristed;
Pronunciation Of Latin, FESTIVE or Resty
Jewelry, not Jewellery, by Richard
Grant White; "A'Breakfast with Veto
rien Sardou," by Albert Rhodes; "Aus
tin Chasuble's Love Chance" by Theo.
Gift; Women as Women" by j. Il.
Brown; I" A Ball at Delmonico's; " The
Tree of Life" by Titus Munson Coan
" A Freak of March" by Nettie M. Ar
mold; An Autumn Journey, Leaves
from a Note Book" by Henry James,
Jr.; Fenestrella," by 7. W. Parsons;
Charles Aston Bristol" NJ. E. W. 81
"A Personal Matter" by Francis Ell
lingtOn Loop; "The Query" by NJ, etc.
The whole number is good. Sheldon 4
Co., Publishers, New York.
DEMoREsT's ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY
This excellent periodical for ladies
reading, as usual, is filed with matters
pertaining to fashion. Its illustrations
are perfect and generally accepted as
authority. W. Jennings Demorest, pub
Usher, s38 Broadway, New York.
THE EcLEcTIC.-A fine portrait Of
Jean Ingelow and brief sketch of her
life by the editor, commences the April
number. The leading article summa-
rizes the career of another woman, even
more illustrious, Mary Somerville; and
a third paper deals in highly interest
ing way with MRS. Gaskell and her
Novels" Among the other articles
which will well repay perusal, are: The
Shield of Achilles" translation from
Homer, by the Hon. VIM. E. Gladstone;
"Vivisechon;" Egypt" a most enter
tanning record of a recent trip to Egypt,
by NJ. L. Grant Duff, NJ. P, etc. The
editorial departments are, as usual, full
and entertaining, dealing with all the
latest doings in literature, science and
art Published by E. r. Pelton, los
Fulton street, New York. Terms, So a
year; two copies 50. Single number
45 cents.
WooD's HOUSEHOLD MAGAzISE.-The
April number, now upon our table, well
sustains its reputation as live publica-
ton. While its contents are not deep
or scientific, its pages are free from
trashy sensational stories, and are full
of bright sunny reading that goes home
to the heart. The magazine contains
its usual number of illustrations, and
its general appearance compares favor
ably with the higher priced magazines.
Subscription price one dollar q year;
with chrome Yosemite one dollar and
half. Subscriptions may begin with any
number. Address Woods Household
Newburgh, N. Y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
European Hotel and Restaurant.

Corwin, Of Merchants Restaurant
fame, has fitted up a number Of fur
nished rooms in connection with his
dining palace. They are located up
stairs in the Kit Williams block, corner
Of Second and Madison street. Furni-
ture and carpets, etc, all new. Apart
ments we'll ventilated and commodious;
private dining rooms attached, and
everything calculated to make guests
and patrons happy. Try him once, and
you will be sure to call again. rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
A Chinese war.

Our reporter in passing down Jefferson
street last evening observed commotion
among the Chinese laundrymen near
Third. Expecting to see murder and
get an item, our representative stood at
the door and watched the progress of
the fight. Eleven Heather Chinese took
off their jackets, rolled up their shirt
sleeves, unrolled their pigtails, and went
to work gesticulating and jabbering. A
free fight was imminent every few Sec
onds, but not blow was struck. Every
few minutes Chinaman would be seized
and carried off into back room. At
last three old Cinnamon took seats on
stools and trial of the case was pro-
ceeded with by arbitration. They gave
their decision: one of the fussy pig-tails
was paid off and another was showed out
of doors into the street. This was a
Chinese war and Chinese justice. The
recorder and associate justices who sat
on either wing were fne-looking Celes-
tials, and evidently we're profoundly
versed in the laws of Confucius which
are administered in this land of free
dom. All parties we're satisfied, and in
short time cigars were provided, when
the fuss passed off in smoke aud all was
quiet again on the tempestuous ocean of
Chinese life. If it had been au Ameri-
can row there would have been four men
killed in FIVE minutes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
Irish Literary Association.

The regular meeting Of this society
was well attended last evening, and the
proceedings were varied and lively.
Several visitors we're present. Att err the
reading Of the minutes and other BUSH
ness, the exercises of the evening we're
as follows: /. Lecture by DR.. Carroll
on Higene and Health; q Essay by p.
j. Marley on the Character of Shak-
speare; 3. Reading of poem, THE
Singers Hill" which appeared in Scrib-
ner's Magazine for April; A. Dramatic
readings from different authors by H.
NJ. Loewenstine; 8. Nationality, poem
read by Mr.. Kingston; 6. Extract from
an Irish GRAFTON, read by James Reilly;
7. Song Of the Union, poem read by
NJ. Gavin; g. Debate concluded by
Messrs. Carroll and Fisher on the sub
ject: Resolved, That the United States
should acquire more territory" The
Chair decided in favor OF the arguments
advanced by the affirmative. The next
question to be debated is substantially:
Resolved, That the public school sys-
tenn of the United States is just aud
beneficial. A." A spirited discussion may
be expected for two or three weeks.
The President remarked last evening
thathe was gratifed to observe marked
improvement in the exercises, and the
members who attend regularly feel veil
renaid for their time and efforts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

News STAND. Billy Lieben has the
latest daily papers, pictorials, monthly
magazines for April, and freshest news
goods, at his stand on Main street near
jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

PASSENGERS going via Memphis and
Little Rock railway are notified that they
can get first class supper at Edmond.
sons Station, II miles west Of Memphis.
"a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

0SE HUNDRED masquerade suits for
the select bal masque to be given at As
sembly Hall by R. J. Walker-the finest
costumes for 81 each-at 62l Jefferson
STRAIT Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

Go to L. Schilling & Bros, So Jeffer-
son street. tomorrow, for fine spring
lamb, green peas, aspsra gus, meats and
vegetables of all kinds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

When an Oxford student was under
examination in the schools, he was asked
to point out which we're the greater
and which we're the lesser prophets.
This was sumner" to hopeful for q
moment He, however soon rallied, re-
covered his selfpossession, and answer
ed, with the most cucumberish and zee.
bergish nonchalanee, 2" never like 70
make invidious distinctions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

ATTENTION is directed to a bargain
offered in a suburban lot of IA acres,
advertised in our For Sale column
to-day. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

Go to L. Schilling L Bros, 6s Jeffer-
son street, tomorrow; for fine spring
lamb, green peas, asparague, meats and
vegetables of all kinds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

Go to Il. Schilling & Bros, 6S Jeifer-
son street, tomorrow, for fine spring
lamb, green peas, asparagus, meats and
vegetables of all kinds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

George Kendall's whisky toddies, cock
tails and fancy drinks, at Hele in the
Wall, on Monroe, near the Peabody, are
the things to take. l42t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

Fine lot received this morning by ex-
press at Victor D. Fuchs, Al jefferson
street. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

The favorite news stand, los Beal
street, is again in full blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

News STASD.-At Mrs. Mansford's
news depot, corner of Second and Mon.
roe, the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines for April, periodicals and
news goods eau be found. 95t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
Spring Lamb.

II. Seessel, Sr. & Sons, y Jeaefson
street, corner of Third, will have fine
lot for next Saturdays market. 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

A fellow in Norwich was bitten BY q
dog. As soon IS he recovered from his
fright be declared he would Kill the AMI
nal. Bot the dog isn't mad, said the
owner. Mad shouted the victim,
exasperatingly, what has be got to be
mad ahcntf'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

1900 pairs Miles. ladies and
misses shoes, 81 80 and 81 20 pair.
kahn & FREIBERG.
l69, Ill, l73 Main st., cor. Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

1000 pairs of hid gloves, soc.
KAHN 4 FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03

90 Lama lace poiRts-price. 50 90;
value, SI5-frOm a bankrupt sale,
for ten days only.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-03
PUBLIC LEDGER.
once: No. IS Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.

M emp HISS
Friday Evening. April 3, 1874.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

SOME three weeks ago, says the Elko Eadepen-
dent it will be remembered, a couple of dead
bodies were found near a spring in Steptoe
Valley, in this county. The two men found
had stolen some stock from a citizen of Cor
inne, named Hirman House, who got upon
their track and followed them to schell Creek,
White Pine county, where they We're arrested
with the stock in their possession. The two
men were shackled and turned over by the
Office rs to House, who started for Toano with
the culprits in wagon. On reaching the
spring where the bodies were found halt was
made TO water and feed the team and get lunch
for the party. House carried pistol on his
hip and as he stopped to dip water from the
spring one of the prisoners, who had sue
ceeded in withdrawing his hand from the man.
acle Sc lied Houses pistol whilst his compan-
ion attempted to seize House, but he, turning
suddenly, knocked the pistol aside and draw
iIz another pistol from his pocket shot them
both. Their names were Smith and O'Brien,
and they were both escapes from the Utah
Penitentiary. This is Houses story, who is
now here awaiting his examination, having
been brought from Utah by the Sheriff Scott
upon complaint of the District Attorney of
this county and requisition from Governor
Bradley. He will have his examination on
Monday. Judge johnson of Corinne. and +.
Nj. Smith of this place are retained as his
counsel.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

A CHILD FOUND. = During the
walk of three of our young men, on
Sunday evening, they strolled over
Table Mountain to the west of town.
They had heard the legend of that
mountain being set apart many
years ago as an Indian burying-
ground, whittier the bones of the
braves were carried after having
fallen in battle. These three young
men were carefully examining the
many crevaces to be found in the
neighborhood, to see if any bones
could be found, when one was
startled at finding a small child, APP
parently not over six months old,
neatly and tastefully dressed, laying
stark and cold under conspicuous
ly large boulder, and in a perfect
state of preservation. The remain
der of the party were Immediately
summoned, and consultation had,
when it was agreed they would send
Tom Collins after our worthy Coro-
ner, that the dark mystery might be
explained, and the unnatural mother
be brought to light. They LETT the
remains in the same position they
were found, and wandered on in
search of Collins, that he might
carry the sad news to the Coroner.
AT this writing, 9 A. NJ. Monday, no
action had been taken in the matter,
as Tom Collins had not been found.
p. S.-The last heard of Collins
he was seen in the San Joaquin
valley, with rancher in close pur-
suit.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

GOLDEN TRUTHS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
Serene as Summers day are those we'll
known and popular clothing men, Messrs.
Coin 4 Isaacs, No 16 south street, Virginia.
The world wags well with them. People appre
ciate their goods, approve of their prices: and
admire their style of doing business. At the
WHITE House CLOTHING STORE are seen no
broils For contentious with swindled custo
mers returning moth-eaten and inferior aoods-
No evasive protestations, that 81 didn't sell it
to you," and 81 didntrecommendit," winding
up with 'your eyes were your market sir. )"
At the WHITE House old customers daily re-
turn, bringing their friends with them, who
also become good customers. Of course, to
some natures, it is very CALLING to see new
right under their noses as it were, and achieve
marked and brilliant success; taking in the
very start a high position in public esteem,
and gaining greater share of popular favor
and patronage than many houses that have
beed hammering away for years. However,
these old houses should learn to grin and
bear it, Messrs. Cohn Il Isaacs do not allude
to these things in any spirit of pride or tri-
umph they simply state facts for the public
good They do not doubt that it is gall and
NORWOOD to their ueighbors to have custo-
mers of many years standing leave them and
give their patronage to the WHITE HOUSE
CLOTHING STORE, but manifestation of temper
is in very bad taste, and really has bad effect.
Being manifestly untrue it disgusts al hear
ers, and sends customers by scores to the
WHITE HOUSE. Such is life. So mote it be.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE
The Democratic County Committee met at
Virginia, on Saturday. The following mem
bers were present: Robert P. Keating. J. c.
Massel, d. w. Hennessey, Ernest S. Schultz
John Petrie, Charles Pohl and John B. Pagan
The only business transacted which the CON-
mittee make public was the appointment OF
the following sub committees: Finance Com
mittee-Kesting, Pagan and Schultz. Com.
mittee on esolutions--Hennessey, Massel and
Heating. Committee on Registration --Petrie
and Judge Cook. Committee on Naturaliza-
tion--Pohl and Thompson. Committee on
Newspapers--The members of the Finance
Committee will attend to the business of this
committee; that is, will make arrangements
fer the publication of newspaper in the IL.
terests Of the party. The committee adjourned
to meet Thursday at II O'Clock M, at the same
place.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-07-28
Afternoon Board.

$50 Raymond 4 Ely, 1877, 1871 50, 1871 b5.
So Meadow Valley, so.
$50 Eureka Con-, 12A, III, 1lh bio, 114 bio
so Rye Patch, /.
16S Monitor y.
1900 Newark, l.
100 American Flag. 2zs.
SO Monitor Belmont, AZ.
100 Washington K Creole, l.
200 Ell Dorado South, "a.
800 Cherry Greek. 3 b3, 90 bio, 90 25t.
80 Prussian x.
400 Bellevue, IL, TX.
leo Amador, Az.
800 Ophir, 16s4, 1913, IT b3.
1875 Hale 4 Norcross, 46, Az II. A. b5, 46 q AN
200 Chollar, SLY.
200 Ceder Mill, IA
800 Cederberg, 2, 2sS.
225 Golden Chariot, N, N, 7's.
Cos Empire (Idaho) ., 2, "a, ~ bio.
100 War Eagle, IN.
100 Mohagony. 81.
400 Ida Gilmore, /.
lis Belcher, 81, 66h, 67A.
80 Imperial, IA. rs So, ia bio.
l75 Consolidated Virginia, SO, S2al sl0, s2R &.
255 Savage, 81, GIN.
400 Crown Point, 6s,9, 69'i, 10, 20 b5.
los OverInan, 80 y, 80 Il, 32aa.
so Best 4 Belcher %.