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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
THE PUBLIC CLOCK.
40 one CItIzens Of MemphIn.

| have undertaken the task to v
the whole city to raise the necessary
money to purchase a clock, which shall
be Of the best quality, with all modern
improvements, and will be heard to
strike two miles, aud in the direction of
the wind five miles. 1t will strike the
hours and quarters, and will last fifty
years without repair. Its cost will not
exceed the sun Of five thousand dollars,
and will be guaranteed for five years and
not vary ten seconds in a month; and it
should be, and doubtless will be adopted
as the standard time by all of our peo-
pie. They guarantee that it shall be sat
isfaotory to our people. ! shall not un-
dertake to raise q dollar for a place to
put up the elock-thst must be furnished
without charge. 1t should be placed as
central in the city rs possible, on or near
Madison street. The Masonic Temple,
now in the course of erection, corner
Madison and Second streets, would he a
good location. The Odd Fellows hall,
the tower of the Central Baptist church,
on Second street, and other places have
been suggested and spoken of, but |
think it but just and fair that those who
contribute the money should select the
place for its location.
After the money has been raised, an
election will be held at the Memphis
Cotton Exchange, and each subscriber
will be entitled to as many votes as be
had contributed dollars, the place receiv-
ing the highest vote getting the clock. /
have undertaken this great task without
any pay. feel the greatest interest in
advancing the growth and prosperity Of
Memphis. An appreciation OF my ser
vices is all the reward | ask or desire.
Its accomplishment | believe will be an
honor to our city, and | trust | do not
appeal in vain TO our people. The
names and amount Of each contributor
will be published on each Sunday in our
papers, and tbs money collected will be
deposited in bank to my credit, as treas.
nrer, for the public clock.
October 81, 1915. JOS. LEYoW.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
The Iron Men Of pittAburr.

PIrrsBURG, November lat a meet
ing of the manufacturers and puddlers
held at the Iron Association rooms, on
Saturday, the last proposition of the
owners to pay 81 Is per ton for pudding
was rejected by the puddlers. An agree
ment was made hat the manufacturers
pay s. per ton for the next thirty days;
after that the price to be regulated by
that paid by Eastern manufacturers.
The manufacturers claim that Eastern
puddlers receive but 81 so, while the
workmen state that they receive IS per
ton. During the thirty days the mills
will be run at this compromise price aud
the matter Of Eastern prices i~nvesti.
gated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
The supreme Court on Migrants.

The supreme Court ON Migrants.
In the case of the State VS.. O'Hara,
who was convicted of larceny i this city,
the Supreme Court has reversed the de-
cision Of Judge Flippin of the Criminal
Court and has announced that vagrancy
is an indictable offense and that magis-
trates have no Jurisdiction in such cases
except to bind over parties to answer be-
fore the Criminal Court. Heretofore
magistrates have been deciding cases
under the vagrant act and committing
parties to Imprisonment in the county
work-house for non-payment of fines.
The Supreme Court opinion releases all
persons heretofore sentenced to impris-
onment by such magistrates, but such
Migrants will be held to answer before
the Criminal Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

aad many a toast was drank to the
health OF the fair bride aud the worthy
partner she has blessed with her heart
and hand. Guests continued to come
and go until a late hour. Music snliv-
ened the occasion, and eyes looked love
to eyes that locked again" 1t was long
after midnight when the party broke M
aud the last visitor withdrew from the
scene Of so much unresirained enjoy
ment aud liberal hospitality.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

A lately issued report OF the govern.
ment inspectors OF factories in England
speaks as follows of the employ ment of
women in the nail and chain district of
the Black Country "The women are
in many cases absolute slaves to their
husbands, and it is a common thing for
idle, lazy lads to look out for skilled, in
dustrious wives in order to obtain an
easy life. The toll is hard and unfomi-
nine, and the so-called husband cares
neither for wife nor children so long as
he al get money wherewith to crafty
his own degraded tastes. The feminine
feeling on this subject was we'll ex
pressed by n woman, who approached
the su%b-inspector with the words: I say,
master, | wish you would make my nan
do a little more work, and me less It.
was her fate to keep her husband, and
fad him money to drink"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

After citing the case of a man with
seventeen children who has failed in his
little business, the Chicago Post and
Mail iaus appeals to Collyer, the unscru-
pulous preacher with a big salary, who
IS advising poor young men to plunge
into malrimony: Robert, for PHYS
sake, hold onl Let the young and limo.
cent, who have never done you hsrn,.
and who are nQw happily living in ignor-
ance Of tho rapacity Of the butcher and
grocer, or the hard-heartedness of the
landlord, aud Of the absolute lack of
bowels Of FINANCIAL mercy of the doctor
who helps to bring u~nfortGnates into
this vale Of leara and bills, o, let them
alone, to enjoy as long as they will, the
sweets and freedom from care Of the sim
gle state. They will soon enough hasten
blindly into the snare"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
Probabilities.

WAsHISGFos, November For Ten
nessee, slowly falling barometer and
rising temperature, southwest to soutl
east winds and partly cloudy or clear
weather. Por the lower lakes, stationary
or higher pressure. low temperature e,
northwest to southwest winds backing to
occasional snow or rain, fol-
lowed by clearing and slightly warmer
weaiher
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

The Anderson Normal School Of Ma
tural History. started by Professor Agaa-
siz, has closed, with no prospect Of re.
opening. The school was an untried ex.
pertinent, but had its distinguished
founder lived it would doubtless have
proved a success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
LEGAL.
I~ns0Ivent Notice.

HAVING SUGGESTED THE INsOL-
Ill vency Of the estate of William Juniper.
deceased, 4 am ordered TO give notice for ali
persons having claims against said estate 10
County Court within the time prescrihed XIV
lawi and any claim not fled on or kaiore tbs
lgt day Of May, 1876, or within ~ vima orao
scrioed by statute, will ,. ,orsysp barred.
Il. a. - 49,. O. JONES. Executor.
aoFABLASD, Attorney. os-5S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
British Columbia.

ToROYTo, November LA telegram
from Victoria, British Columbia, states
that the election in that province resulted
in the Opposition returning fourteen
members, Independents six and Govern
ment FIVE. Nine seats filed by Ministe-
rialisis in the late House have been won
BY the Opposition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

The Vicksburg Herald has changed
hands and editors. General McCardle
ceased his connection a week ago, and
the issue Of the 18th ult. announces Rog-
ers, Groome & Co. as publishers and G.
Z. Wright as editor. We understand
that he has been connected with the 10,
cal department Of the paper. Those who
we're principally interested in the Moni.
tor are now interested in the Herald and
the Monitor is discontinued. The an.
nouncement is exceedingly meager, but
we see that the Herald will still be Dem.
ocratic. 1t a hardly be made a better
paper than it has been for sons months
past.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
The subscription price OF the
PUBLIC LEDGER IL IS per n
for Daily, and % per mum for
weekly. POSTAGE FREE.
SOCIAL EQUALITY SOUTH.

Since the recent election of q Republic
can mayor in Nashville the Bulletin, OF
that city, has discovered that the Demo
Gratis practice close communion in social
affairs and ~oslracise Republicans for
opinions sake. This is very bad. 1t is
a pity that a party strong enough to ar
~ an election cannot get some OF its
members into good society. The pre-
sumption arises that they have more in
quantity than in quality to commend
them to the intelligent circles OF Demo
cracy. We have observed the same
state of affairs at various places in the
South, where ignorant majoritles seem
to think that the ballot sheuld give them
a cordial welcome in every gentleman's
parlor. This idea was the very soul OF
the civil right bill, but it failed to make
refined ladies and gentlemen out Of ne
groeS, or to place them on a social equal
ity with whites. There are some whites
in the South who hold Office, sit in high
places, control Government patronage,
and have plenty of money aud
all the exterior appearances
Of responsibility who have never passed
the portals Of good society. The reasons
can be inferred. Society regulates its
own affairs, chooses its own company,
and no one can complain. 1t is rather
late in the day for any one to whine out
that be is prescribed for his politics.
Joining the Democratic party and be-
coming a standard-bearer would make
very little difference in such a case. The
cause Of this trouble lies deeper, and no
legal enactment, or party, or church
utilization would emove it. The Ethio-
plan cannot change his skin nor the
leopard its spots. Real merit is always
recognized wherever found, and the con-
verse proposition is likewise true. The
man who complains that his politics de-
bar him from good society confesses that
the article is scarce in bis own party, If
he chooses to affiliate with ignorance for
political purposes, be takes his chances
on that side Of the question, but should
not expect everybody else to follow
him. The intelligent masses of the
South may be rather paEicular in choos-
ing their associates aud so are the re-
spectacle Republicans at the North, but
we deny hat anybody here is ostracised
in business or society for mere opinions
sake. Many Of our leading firms here
in Memphis, the hot-bed of Democracy
in the South, are composed Of Republi-
cans and mainly ~patronized by Demo
Gratis. Their political pr~oclivities are
scarcely known or thought Of. They are
gentlemen and recognized as such. The
man who attendst to his own business, acts
h~onOrsbly aud politely, has no trouble
anywhere in the South. 1t is only those
who stir up strife, misrepresent the true
state Of affairs at the South and other.
wise show themselves unworthy Of re
spect that make these dolorons com
plants Of our society.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

HERE is a specimen of Democratic en-.
thusiasm in Mississippi: Coliax county
had q demonstration at West Point last
Thursday. TWENTY Eve hundred eaval
ry, as many infantry, two brass bands
and three companies Of artillery made
up the procession. Fonr hundred ne
groes participated. Every business
house and public house was closed and
decorated. The ladies we're out in full
force, and presented several beautiful
banners to the bands and clubs. One
hundred banners, with the candidates
names, waved from as many trees in the
streets. The speaking was in the open
air. At night the speaking continued
amid the a Of artillery, the fash Of
fireworks and the Widest enthusiasm.
Such a people are bound TO be, and of
right ought TO be free. The whole State
is Ablaze with a similar excitement, and
tomorrow will tell the tale Of their grand
struggle to break the shacklea which
have so long bound them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
FOREIGN.

RAGUsA, November IA force of
1900 Turks was defeated while attacking
a strong insurgent position lea Lubi.
The Turks had $50 killed. The loss of
the insurgents in killed and wounded was
only 20.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

A woman cured her husband of stay.
ing out late at night by going to the door
when he came home and whispering
through the keyhole, lis that you, vii.
LEG Her husbands name Is John, and
he stays at home every night now, and
sleeps with ono eye open and a revolver
under his pillow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
MEETINo.

VNHB REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
i of the Memphis Building and Savings AS
ISOLATION will be held Monday evening, Nov.
], 1875. at 7 o'clock. at No. Al Madison street,
tbasementl. The members are requested 10
pay their dues during the day so as not to de-
lay the meeting IN tho evening. by order Of
IS. SruEM. seo'y, $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

CAPTAIN LESow heads the list of sub.
seribers to the town clock by putting
down bis name for one hundred dollars.
This is liberal and characteristic. He
desires to obtain twenty-five subscribers
who VIII each give as much. The Cap
tain's card, published to-day, speaks for
itself. This is an important enterprise,
in which all are interested. We hope
the amount required will be raised with.
out difficulty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

For daily papers from all the leading
cities in the Union, illustrated weekly
and monthly magazines and novels, or
for fancy stationery and school books,
call at Thos. Hanson's, No. 500 Beal
street. lIb-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

Three thousand and seventy-Gve per,
sons committed suicide in Prussia last
year 1871 we're men, 54s women stran-
gulstion and drowning preferred others.
pot quoted,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

OF III.

VHE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF
4 Montgomery Couneial No. !. 4. A. and s,
7. Of II will DO held this (M0NDAY) even
ing at ~ o'clock, in new Masonic Hall, Gay
ESQ Block. No. 3l Main street. Transient
companions cordially invited to attend. By
order of the Council
Attest: J0HNw GRAHAM, C. or @.
,JOHN w. BRusu. r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

IT is proposed to invite Gen. Vance.
Of North Carolina, now in Missouri, TO
come BY Memphis and delivcyh bis famous
lecture on The Scattered Nation He
has delivered it ia Baltimore and ether
cities to crowded and delighted houses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

THos. B. CoFFEY 4 Co 3O7 Main
street, under Peabody Hotel, have re-
ceived the new styles of gentlemen's
shoes. They also manufacture fine
goods. Call and try them. 27t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

PEABODY Billiard Hall, newly reftted,
tables in irst-class order. Call and see
for yourselves. 33t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01
WATCHES.

PAY WHEN EN- CX
(HR Eli spermatOrrheR, syDh-
OOUEDs Ills. For a speedy and the
only positive cure Of diseases arising from
InIisereli0n or m%lstOrIune, call at the
Sycamore ST.. Cincinnati. o. Call and he con-
ylnced that It is the only Institute In the d. =.
That, ever has or can cure these ailments.
send stamp for confidential advice on
delicate matters to. either sex. OOnsnItn.
zen Tree. No charge for treAtRaenI 10.
responsible persons until cured.
7.eodAw-A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

MIScE, apple and lemon pies at
Floyd's, 4s-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-11-01

CRAIG's Floral Bower, 379 Main st.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11
BRISTOL COLORED SCHOOL
Closing Exercises.

The closing exercises Of the School
taught by Rev Richard SpilIer, Col
o-ed, took place In The colored Baptist
Church, on Va. Hill, last Thursday.
Rev. SpilIer has taught this School
but five months, and the difficulties
he has labored under have been very
great. Only few Of his pupils could
read al the beginning Of the session.
Now three-fourth5 or more Of them
can do so. The singing was excellent,
yet Mr.. EpilIer tells us he !aGored un-
der the disadvantage Of having but
one book TO teach the whole school
FROM. Tie exercises were opened by
song. "Lei Us Pray for One Another"
by the whole School, and repeating of
23rd, Psalm, after which was prayer
by Prof. Winston. Song, Roll On"
by School. The pupils all acquitted
themselves well, and with much cred
il TO their teacher. Our space is too
limited to speak separately of each
one. Grayson Erving deserves mem
ton for the credtabIe manner in
which he detained. His subjects
were, motion on PRAYER" and Dec
laration Of independence" Several
Of the small boys did quite well.
among the best were Hood Whitten,
Wallace Morrison and Charlie Wright
Tie girls also acquitted themselves
well. Two Dialogues were we'll rem
de-ed by Victoria Johnson and Fran
ccs Smith. ! the closs Of the eXer-
c;scs, Prof Winston made a few com
mandatory aud encouraging remarks,
after which prizes were distributed
among tho scholars as rewards for
good behaviour. The order and good
department Of the scholars, and the or
derby audience deserve special men
ton. Rev. Mr.. Spiller deserves praise
for his uuwearied labOrs, and should
receive the support and encourage
ment of all OUT people, both White and
culored.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11
sTABBISG AFFRAY.

Quite a serious difficulty, and one
which has ca@sed wide spread con
Germ IN our community, occurred on
Nam Street last "Wednesday between
Mr.. w. ". Davis aud Mr.. ". g.
Butler, both produce dealers. After
some exchange of accrimocious words
Mr.. Davis, We lear, threw a stone or
tao at Mr.. Butler, when the latter
stabbed BIN in the right breast, in
fictiug 4 wound some four inches in
depth, penetrating the Picura and
possibly the Lung tissue.
Mr. Davis was at once removed to
his residence and Drs. Joe and Nat
Dulaney called in. The attention Of
his friends have bern constant and
anxious and it is now believed he will
recover, though At first the gravesT
appreheusions were aroused
3ir. Butler regrets very much the
result. He was arrested, but his case
was postponed, under s., 600 bond
80 a day subsequent to the one on
which this is written.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11
Big IltFCntsoH.

Lloyd, the famous map man, who made
all the maps far General Grant and the
Union Army, certificates of which he pub
ljghed, has just invented way OF getting a
relief plate from steel so AS to print !loyd's
Map of the American misunderstanding
from ocean to ocean-on one entire sheet of
bank note paper, 40x51 inches large, on a
lightning press, and colored, sized and var
nished tor the wall so MS to stand washing
and mailing anywhere in the world for 30
cents, or ULvarnished for 25 cents. This
map shows the whole Uaitcl States and Ter
ritories III group, from surveys to 1916,
with 4 million places on it, such as towns,
cities, villages, mountains, lakes, rivers,
streams, gold Eiines, railway stations, &c.
This map should he in oyery house. Send
50 cents 10 the Lloyd Map Company, Phila-
dclphiai and you Will get a copy by return
mail,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11
COMMUNICATED.
LETTER FROM JONESVILLE.
All About the Metropolis of the
southwestern Panhandle.
JoNESYILLE, Va.
Mr.. EDITOR.

Mr.. EDITOR.
l have lately had the pleasure o.
spending some time in JuHe&viiir, The
county seat Of Lee. and have GCen 20
much pleased with the place, and lis
good people, that l cannot resist the
temptation to tell those VINO are OF Il
rowing disposition, and especially
JhOse vino are always wishing to go
W. 10 make a fortune, 10 visit Jones
Vile and It's su rounding country be-
fore they start, and perhaps they may
decide 20 stay IN their own state
where energetic, enterprlsihg and
re6Oiute men and women are GtiC0yS
in demand. This village 10 between
POwell's river Cumberland Mountain.
situated Oh beautiful emineHce, al
fording magnificent view o. wild
mountain scenery. 1t has an NJ. l..
Church, a large brick Academy, three
stores, and about fifty dwellings and II
population or nearly four hun
dred. Nr. NJ. ID. Richmond carries
Oh the largest business of any firm in
the place. He las a wholesale depart
ment in his house, and sells large
quantities of goods to neighbOr ng
merchants. The retail stores are also
doing a good business this SPRING
There is also published in town
most excellent paper known as the
Lee County Sentinel" edited by
Messrs. West & WiIlOughby, both Of
whom are tirst-ciass Virginia gentle
men. They are indeed faithful SemTi-
nels, always at their post 70 herald tie
people OF approaching danger. Long
n hoy III fh.Bif fInt,--
lsh.
The citizens are kind and Hospital
bic, and Il stranger is not long i'm find
out that he has fallen among friends
They are always ready to lend help
ing hand TO any worthy cause, and
have never yet failed to contribute
literally, WIN called upon to gipe for
any charitable purpose.
The Academy will. | think, IN two
more years, if i; continues 10 grow and
Prosper as II has this year, want to bc
called a College. 1t is ably managed
by Profits. .. i Wiley and T. Long
ley, Jr., of Emory IL Henry, Va :
They are both young gentlemen #
high moral character, and have, and
are still, iaboring manfuiIy to build
up fine school Their effor,s are
Seconded Ivy the whole community,
ana they have now in daily attend
8uce hundred and seven Students,
We think their success is sure
There is one thing JOncsviile lacks,
and another thing it is entirely desli-
tute Of
The first, is a good Hotel, the Sec
ond, n Livery Stable. The trouble is
when you once get here y0u can
scarcely get away =; horses seem to he
right plenty too. but when you want
to get one 10 ride well, somehow YOU
can't. : good Hotel with a few
horses 10 hire. could 90 g fine business
here. NOlU there's chance, who will
make the first bid.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11

Donation Party. Tine friends of
Elder j. I, Kincauon met at his
residence last Thursday evening and
made him a handsome donation.
The attendance was calculated to
compliment, if not to Aatter him,
the various rooms Of the spacious
building being nearly all filled, An
exceedingly handsome supper had
been prepared by the lady managers.
Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs,
Hicks, Mrs. Payne and others. The
tables were tastcfuIly arranged and
the dishes we're superbIy prepared,
and the enjoyable features Of the
occasion were all heightened by the
presence and alterations of many Of
the most beautiful and cultivated la
dies OF the town.
We learn the handsome sum Of
$50 was realized. Eir. X. Las been
both constant aud efficient in his
laboGs and deserves IL sill.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11
Fresh Arrivals of Drugs and
Medicines az Bunting u Pep
pers, Nc. 6, James
Block.

We have n very large and well selec
ted stock ofdrugs and chemicals which
we propose TO sell at very low rates
for CASH or PROMPT PAYING CU,TO-
MERs Special inducements offered to
Physicians and country merchants
Give It's trial. We have received
our supply of fresh and reliable Gar
den Seeus. We can supply country
merchants with Seeds. on commission.
Also large stock Of White Lead,
colored Paints. Oils and Varuishes
Our Store will be open on Sunday.
for dispensing medicines. from to 8,
4. N, and from to p. NJ.
ch Mar left.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-05-11

Modoc Regulators. This new or
ganization consisting of suudry per-
sons unknown visited certain baw-
DIV House on va. I'LL. last Thursday
night and removed the windows and
doors. depositing them IN various
private enclosures Of the town. What
other violence was done we do not
know, but We presume this damage
to the property is hint to the own
crs that they had better rent their
houses TO persons of good character.