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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-01-02
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On Manhood, WomanhOOd, anil their Mutual
Inter-R Relations; Love, its Laws, Power, &c.
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Also the Best Family Bible in America.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
ADVICE TO LADIES.
How q Fair Memphtan Makea n
Crossing.

CrOooAuE.
Did you ever witness a Memphis lady
attempt to cross Main street2 II not,
read the following description: She gets
frightened at seeing a team near her;
then goes ahead a little, lodges back,
glances about in extreme bewilderment
and then makes a grand rush, as likely
as not going in the direction she should
not go; then halts and stands beautifully
helpless in the midst Of danger, as the
driver Of the team is ~reigning his restive
horses first to the right then to the left,
anxious to avoid inficting injury and
doing his best to give the lady a chance
to move out Of the way or either side,
but unable to guess even where the fair
one will jump to next; she, IN the mean,
time gets rid Of a faint scream and gath
ering the awful folds Of her dress to the
front, makes another dash and returns
to the pavement from which she started.
And having described the movement, let
us give a little advice. If a lady who
sees a team approaching As she is cross
ing a street will glance to see whether
the driver observes her, and finding that
be does, will walk along as though there
was no danger whatever. she will be
much more safe than she generally is at
present under such circumstances,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-The Freed
mans Bank is in a worse condition than
heretofore supposed, and therefore Com
missioners Creswell, Leonard and Pur-
Wis have asked to be relieved from any
further responsibility for or on account
of said trust, provided their bond may
be released from liability after their re-
tirement and the new commissioners are
substituted in their places. They assign
as the cause Of their action the failure t o
obtain from Congress such legislation
as they deemed essential 10 the proper
and speedy execution of the trust re
posed in them.
Among the callers on the President
to-day were Senators Herman and Ran
dolph.
In the Senate the Vice President pre-
sented a memorial of the heirs of VIM
X. Sebastian, Senator from Arkansas in
1861, asking that the resolution expelling
him from the Senate be r~escinded. Re
ferred to the Committee on Privileges
and Elections.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
ARKANSAS TAXES.
A Matter Of Interest 90 q Number OF
Memphinns who own Real ESTATE


A Matter Of Interest "a q Number OF
Memphians who own Real Estate
In Mississippf county,
From Dr.. Frank l.. James, of Osceola,
Mississippi county. Ark, who arrived in
the city last evening, We CLEAN the fol-
lowing particulars as to the defeat of the
onerous tax levied by the Radical Legis-
lature upon the real estate owners Of the
above county. In 1872 or 1873 the Rad
zeal Legislature imposed a tax as a pun
ishment upon the real estate owners of
Mississippi county, on account Of the
action Of certain citizens in taking part
in what was then known as the Black
Hawk war" The regular tax was TWEEN
ty-eight mills, but the Legislature added
thereto An additional tax of lao per cent.
The Tax Collector Of Mississippi county,
Mr.. Driver, collected said tax. but the
citizens, headed by a w~ell-known attor-
ney Of that county, Mr.. J. B. Best, de-
termined to fight it out through the
courts. Mr.. Best commenced a case
testing the constitutional power Of the
Legislature to impose said tax, which
case is now on the docket Of the Supreme
Court OF the State. A test Ease to com
pei the Tax Collector to refund the lille.
gal tax or penalty was commenced be-
fore the Circuit Court, and ON order was
obtained after hearing instructing the
Tax Collector so to do. From this order
Tax Collector Driver appealed to the
Attorney General of the State, as
he desired to protect himself and his
securities should he pay it over. At the
last term of the Circuit Court a man
damus was obtained compelling the Tax
Collector to refund the lao per cent.
which was about eig~ht.twelfths Of the
entire tax collected on real estate. In
obedience 10 this peremptory %mandamus
Tax Collector Driver is now refunding
the illegal tax so paid. or will receive
the same in rebate for the taxes due this
year, which OF course leaves the real
estate owners in the county and many
Memphians who own large landed in.
~terests in Mississippi county but little il
: anything to pay this year. Mr.. Best de
serves credit for his legal skill and de,
termination in thus fighting the case to
/ a successful termination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
How is This for Pedisreey

A very searching investigation was
carried on a few years ago, in the north
Of England, by two families who we're
searching up their respective ancestry.
The strife was great between them
each one determined 10 look back into
antiquities farther than the other.
One Of the families, whose name was
Spencer, employed On artist to paint q
historic Gene representing the building
Of the ark, and the loading up Of the
ship by Noah aud his Joni with ita mul.
tifarious and various cargo.
On the g~ang-plank leading 10 the deck
Of the ark two men were seen rolling up
a large box, on one side Of which was
painted in large letters, Relies, insig
MIA. and papers belonging to the Spen-
Ger family"
This was considered a coup d'etat hard
10 beat, but the other family, determined
not TO be outdone in sntediluvian pre-.
lenses Of their name, prepared at great
cost and research o record Of their an.
tiquity.
In describing the exploits Of one oil
their ancestors, at a very early day, who
was represented as a man of some au-
thority, this remarkable passage occurs
During this year Adam and Eve we're
driven out of Paradise"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

MEMPHIS THRATER.-Last night East
Lynne was presented in avery creditable
manner by Mrs, Bowers, supported by
the Davey dramatic company. The
piece announced for this evening, Much
Ado About Nothing, will not be brought
out, it having given way to Romeo and
Juliet, which will be presented with the
following cast: Juliet" Mrs. Bowers
Romeo" j. W. Norton; "Mercutio,"
j. A. Lane; "Friar," h. Meredith;
Peter" Mr.. Sutton; Capulet," W. 7.
Edwards; "Benvolio," L. Nixon; Thy
bait" Geo. Morton; Paris" Il. Gale;
"Apothecary," 7. H.. Flohr; Nurse"
Miss L. j. Phillips; Page" Miss E.
Hudson. At the matinee tomorrow the
play will be Lady Audley's Secret, and
at night Mrs. Bowers will appear in a
most attractive role, which will close her
engagement in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

Arrival of General shsrIdan--Ran-
qued az WooiWfch 10 the F.rInee
lmperiaiZThe Rfshoprlc NJ Tlii.
mOfs and ohio.

-
Arrival of General sherIdan--Ban-
ImperiaI-rhe Rishoprlc Of Hin
nOfs and ohio.
NEw YoRK. March l2.-General Sher-
idan arrived in this city last evening
from Washington, and left this morning.
for Chicago. He will go from Chicago
in a few days to Leavenworth, and will
proceed thence to New Orl cans, where
he expects to arrive aboyt two weeks
from date.
A letter from London states that the
banquet to the Prince Imperial at Wool
wich has given rise to a good deal Of
criticism both there Ind in France. The
commander of the garrison, who pre-
sided, made an exc eeding fullsome
speech in praise of the, Prince, and even
went so far as to express the hope that
the swords of the English officers might
n day be at his Service. 1t is under
stood that the Prime is to be attached
to the staff of the Duke of Cambridge.
Ex-Empress Euge ME has, it is said, just
contracted anoth' err private loan.
The standing committee OF the com.
mittee of the diocese Of New YorE
records its vot, in the negative on the
question of the confirmation Of Rev
Mr.. Dekovep as Bishop of Illinois anG
of Rev. Dr. Jaggers as Bishop of South
ern Ohio. The discussion was spirited
and lasted until a late hour. The eigh
members Constituting the standing com
mittee we re present.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
LIMITATIONS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
ACT

There appears to be much mlsappre-
hension," says the Nashville Union and
Americas, as to the meaning and scope
of the civil rights act, which is causing
trouble among many classes Of people,
who thiHk its provisions embrace their
occupations, as also among the ignorant
negroes, who are taught to believe by de-
signing whites that their rights and
privileges under this law are without
limit. The act provides that the negroes
shall be entitled to the full and equal
enjoyment Of the accommodations, ad-
vantages, facilities and privileges of inns,
public c~onyeyances on land or water,
theaters and other places Of public
amusement The act therefore limits
the rights Of negroes to inns, pub
lie conveyances and theaters and
other places Of public amusement.
Webster defines an inn as a house
for the lodging and entertainment Of
travellers And the American Cyclic
pedia says an inn has been judicially
defined as "a house where the traveller
is furnished with everything which he
has occasion for while on his way
> A mere coffee house or al
eating room is not an inn.' A restau
rant-de6ned by Webster as we'll al
Worcester is an eating house'-wher'
people may simply obtain food anc
drink, or a drinking saloon, where liq
uors are sold, is not an inn within thu
purview of the law. Neither Of thes
come under the law at all, nor does
barber shop, and the proprietors of sucl
places have a perfect right to refus
meals. drinks and shaves to negroes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

The French photographers are not
willing to abandon the idea OF producing
photographs in natural coiors. At pres,
ent much attention is directed to the
process originally proposed by Dueos de
hauron. Three negatives are taken in
the camera; the FIRST through the red, the
second through the orange-red, the third
through violet glass, From these three
carbon prints are made; under the first
negative he exposes a film Of bichroma.
tized gelatin having a red tint; under the
third ayellow film. The three impress.
sions terminated, be superposes these
three monoehromes and obtains an i'm.
age in which all the different tints Of the
original are fonnd. Unfortunately this
method involves numerous delicate
transfers and a good deal of difficult
manipulation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
CIVIL RIGHTS RAIDS.

The Restaurant Keepers Bearing
the BFuul-Oue Establishment
Already Closed Up.
! From Nashville Union and American. 10th.
From the actions OF three or four col
ored men for the past two days it may
be considered as a fact that the proVi-
sions OF the civil rights bill have COM
menced to be tested in this city. 1t APP
pears from the information obtained that
these parties, at the ~instigation of the
officers of a certain colpred society who
were not invited to participate in the
celebration of Washington's birthday,
we're requested TO visit the various res
taurants and demand something to eat
During yesterday and the day before
they visited the restaurants of Rumble,
corner of Deaderick and Cherry streets;
Waggoner's, on Cedar street; Bassett's
on Union street, and Riddleberger's $, on
Cherry street.
One OF the party that wentto Rundles
on Monday has been employed for some
time in a Wholesale house on the Square,
but he received his walking papers yes
terday in consequence of his conduct.
Yesterday afternoon three colored men
| entered Rundle's restaurant and called
for oysters, and the proprietor told them
that he had none, but, unfortunately for
him, just at that time one ofthe servants
walked into the room with an arm full
of oyster cans, and the colored men
persisted in their demand. The pro
prietor could do nothing else than ac-
commodate them, and they were waited
upon. Two OF the same party and
another colored man went around to the
same place last night about s o'clock
and two Of them called for oysters and
one for beelsteak and onions, and of
course they had to be accommodated.
Mr.. Rumble, we understand, has closed
his restaurant department and gives
as his reason that as he was q soldier
in the Confederate army the ne
groes thought they would be more
likely to make trouble by raiding his es-
adjustment. About this time o large
crowd, numbering probably one hundred
persons, gathered in front Of the place
and we're peeping through the windows
and door at the proceedings inside. By
the advice Of Mr.. Rumble, who told them
that he was anxious to preserve the
peace and that he did not want the
trouble to begin at his house, the crowd
slowly dispersed. By the closing Of his
restaurant department, sixteen negroes
have been thrown out Of employment.
Among those who claim to be bitterly
opposed to the bill are many members of
the tonsorial profession, who believe that
it would materially affect their business.
1t was generally rumored throughout
the city yesterday that the colored socie-
ties will send a pretty fall delegation to
the opening entertainment of Robinson's
Minstrels next Friday night. A good
many Of the boys will be there, and a
lively time is anticipated.
Up TO the present time, it seems that
the only desire upon the part OF the ne
grOes who are taking such an active part
in claiming their new rights, is TO panse
trouble, rather than to procure what they
order; and it is also a noticeable fact
that the would-be distnrbers of the peace
able rightI Of other citizens are, 80 far,
only three or four in number.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
River TeIeKrams.

CAIRO, March l2.-Arrived-Grand
Tower and Il. C, Yaeger, st. Louis,
pm Joe Kinney, St. Louis, II pm.
Pat Cleburne, Evansville, II; Garrett,
Cincinnati, 3 am. Depar.ed-Colorado
Vicksburg, 3 pun; Exporter, New Or.
leans, II pm Grand Tower, Memphis,
am; Joe Kinney, Vicksburg, 3 a. M;
Pat Cleburne, Evansville, 3 am. The
weather is cloudy and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
THE CIYIL RIGHTS BILL.

A Washington dispatch says; The
expressions Of the colored people here
indicate that they have very exaggerated
ideas of the effect Of this bill. Many Of
them seem to imagine thatthey can new
order a box at the opera, a dinner at
Welcher's 8, a section of a Pullman palace
car, or demand for their accommodation
the bridal chamber at the Arlington
without rendering any equivalent. Such
ideas as these are bound to beget trouble
and possibly bloodshed before they are
dissipated. A liberal Republican Sena-
tor, in speaking of the evil effects which
are certain to flow from the bill, said
that as a party measure 1t was suicidal
in the extreme. Said he: The Radical
party has got all the negro votes any
how, so it will gain nothing in that direc-
ton. But on the other hand this thing
will array against it all the railroad in
terests, all the hotels and tavern-keeperd,
aud all the theater proprietors, and the
combined influence Of these will affect
thousands and thousands Of votes"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
Fires.

MONTPELIER, VI, March l2.-The
most serious FIRE that has ever occurred
in this place broke out at halfpast
twelve last night and lasted until seven
this morning. A number Of stores we're
burned on State and Main streets. The
loss is not stated.
Troy, N. Y, March 1.-THE bridge
at Saltwater burned this morning, to-
gether with two stores, nine dwellings
and a hotel. Loss, $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-From the
Northwest and lakes to Missouri and
Kentucky, falling barometer, winds back
ing to southerly, warmer and partly
cloudy weather. For Tennessee, falling
barometer, southerly winds, warmer and
cloudy weather and occasional rain.
Rivers will rise at Cincinnati. Louisville,
Keokuk, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg
and New Orleans. ?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

SENATOR JOHNSON has been appointed
a member Of the following standing
committees of the Senate, Foreign rela.
tons and p%ostofices and post roads,
Senator Cooper has been placed on the
following committees: Public buildings
and grounds, territories, and levees Of
the Mississippi river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

THIS doubtful piece Of news comes
from the indianapolis Journal: ut is
stated on apparently good authoritytAa
President Grant will spend the greater
portion Of the coming summer in Eu'
rope, passing most Of his time in Eng
land with his married daughter. Re
garded in a social and domestic view
this is all right. In a public and politi-
cal view It is all wrong"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

The Lumbermen's Association of the
city of Memphis is dissolved by mutual
consent; therefore, all persons DESTROYS
of obtaining any material in our line
are respectfully invited to favor US with
a call before applying elsewhere. We
can and will make it to their interest to
do so, as we have a large and well
selected stock OF thoroughly seasoned
lumber ON hand, as well as doors, sash,
blinds and all other manufactured goods
in our line, which we will sell as low as
any other firm.
CUBBINs, GUM 4 CoovER,
No l6l, l63 and l65 Washington
street, Memphis, Tenn. IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
civil Rights In montgomery, Ala.

MONTGOMERY, March l2.-Several ne
groes applied at the ticket Office Of the
theater last night to purchase tickets of
admission to the parquette to witness the
minstrel performance, and were refused.
Afterwards Deputy United States Mar
shall Randolph arrested the proprietor OF
the troupe upon complaint Of four ne
groes for violation Of the civil rights bill,
and he gave bonds Of $500. for appear
ance to-day before theUnited States Com
missioner. The negroes who made ap.
plieation are w~ell-known politicians, and
two of them we're defeated for county
Offices at the last election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

School books, embracing every book
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be fo9nd at
M~ansford's, corner Second and Monroe.
ITE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

AccoEDJEG to a recent decision of AT.
tornev.G General Williams, United States
Courts, nnder the Revised Statutes have
no Jurisdiction over odenses committed
by one Indian against another Indian
on any Of the reservations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

Bismarck, says the Courier. Journal,
will no longer partake Of American po-
tatoes. He prefers his without bugs.
Thus persisiently do foreigners refuse to
recognize American institutions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

"CAN the civil rights law be enforced2'
The New York Times, Republican, after
wrestling with the conundrum far down
into the second column, concludes:
1t is much easier to force a caucus bill
through Congress than it is to put into
execution a law which is obnoxious TO a
majority OF the people Of the South.
And it is a great mistake TO seek to i'm
nose new social customs on q people by
act of Congress. These facts may soon
become apparent to some of the gentle
men who advocated the civil rights bill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

GENERAL SHERNAS's diary is to be
published about May /. 1t dates back
to July l, 1910. his appointment as sec
ond lieutenant. Four-6fths of the book,
which will be in two volumes Of 375
a each, will relate to the late war.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

All who wish to encourage home man.
ufacture are again reminded that our
large stock Of lumber, doors, blinds,
sash, boxes and all wood building mate
rial, is offered as loW as the Lowest, and
is AS good as the best.
We stand pledged 10 sell our home
work as low as the same quality Of
Northern work can be bought.
IL MEMPHIS WOOD Works.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

The Indianapolis Herald says Of an
Indiana Senator: 1.-THE chagrined look
of Mr.. Nea when he clutches that
painted beard to milk his brains, and
they won + give down has a most de-
pressing effect on all beholders,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

The LEDGER job Office is in constant
receipt from the foundries OF new type,
embracing all the latest and best styles.
1851
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

THE latest newspapers and periodicals
a always be found at Billy Lieben's
news stand, 1864 Main street. His as
sortment embraces all the leading pub
locations in the United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12
Cold Expedition 90 the Black Hills.


ST. LOUIS, March l2.-GeneraI Sher-
mar was interviewed yesterday concern
ing the action the government vii. take
in relation to the gold-hunting expedi-
tons TO the Black Hills country, and that
gentleman said in substance that the ex-
petitions would be prevented from en-
tering that region, or il any got 10, they
would be driven cut. As soon as the
weather will permit troops will be put in
the field with instructions 10 prevent in
cursiens into the Sioux reservation, and
these instructions will be carried out by
force of arms il need be. The integrity
of the treaty with the Sioux will be
maintained at all hazards. The Gene
raj said that the frontier people complain
of Indian raids, yet, in this case, do not
seem to see the injustice of their own
act. He says that, il necessary, troops
will be seRt TO bring out the party now
in the Black Hills.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

Mas. Fish aud her daughter leave
soon for England. Mr.. Fish has agreed
to take Shenck's London house in July
or August. These two facts are estab-
lished on undoubted authority. Out Of
them is construed the theory that Fish
will retire from the Cabinet and be APP
pointed Minister to England. We have
heard the rumor before. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

Burn COke.-Sold by coal deal
ers and the Gas Company. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

The subscription prize OF the
PUBLIC LEDGER Is IS per aunum
for Daily, and 81 per annum for
weekly. POSTAGE FREE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

ELEcTIoM.
Election Notice.
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Marah IN IQyf
ELEoTIoM.

IF You WANT PRINTING DOME IN AN
artistic manner, send your Orders'lto the
Ledger Steam Job Printing oiioe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

Burn Coke.-Sold by coal deal
rs and the Gas Company. Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

ALL the latest magazines, dailies and
periodicals can be found at P. j. Cole
mans news stand and cigar store, No,
COZ Beal street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

In Our Shoe Department,
500 pairs nice cloth CATERS, 81.
500 real human hair switches, 81.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
1863, III, 173 Main St., cor. Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

. The LEDGER job Office is one of the
most extensive in the South and capa-
BILE Of executing any class Of job work.
l28t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

Large lot just received at 2lS Main
street. IL
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-10-01
City and County Official Directory
City Directory.

Common Council;
Meets at Council Rooms, No. 45 Spring ST.
at 1850 p NJ, Thursday Of each week.
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