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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, akillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job Of printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
just Received by Express.

Reelfoot perch, fresh oysters, game,
celery, ETC., at Signaigo q Co.'s, 27S Sec
Dad street, opposite Court Square. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

COMMISSION merchants filing orders
for their country customers will find it
to their interest to examine the stock OF
saddles, harness, collars, ETC., Of Fergu.
son 4 Co., SSOl Second street. They
make special inducements. Gill and
SEQ them. lBT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Go TO III. Esch for reliable
cigars, 27O Second st., OppO-
site Court Square, 2I7 Main
ST., WOrsham House. 27.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

The Alligator stCvs for coal, and the
Occidental for wood-the best cooking
stoves vel invsnted-for sale by John B.
Ford, No, 1873 Poplar, 2lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Hot pies for lunch, and a
splendid assortment Of cakes,
ut F1Oyd's, Main street, near
Jefferson, 40.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

JoHY wendell, 81 Poplar street, has
Lemp's beer and everything good to eat.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

and contract with tie city. The Gene
raj Council should now authorize the City
Attorney to take all necessary legal steps
to have the contract enforced or have the
charter Of the street railroad monopoly
abrogated.
Representative Thomas L. Risk, of
Memphis Encampment No. 80, returned
this morning from the annual commu'
nication Of Grand Encampment, l. o. 0.
F., and reports the following officers
elected for the ensuing term: W. A.
Smith, NJ. W. Grand Patriarch; J. T.
Brown, r. W. Senior Warden; John
Young, NJ. E. Grand High Priest; ]. R.
Harwell, R. W. Grand Scribe; r.
Thompson, R. W. Grand Treasurer; A.
W. Newsom, Junior Warden; W. A.
Barry, Grand Representative.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

The type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER JOB Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee irst.class
work aud full satisfaction to our patrons.
1904
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Save your money by buying
your furniture, carpets, ETC.,
of Ames, Beattle a. Co., 800
Main street. l9f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
Price, TNen'S'hFe OehtS'
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING

ONE HUNDRED M FIFTH EDITION.
Containing a complete list Of all the towns in
the United States. the Territories ana tne 10
minion Of Canada. having a population
greater than 5000 according to the last census.
together with the names of the newspapers
having the largest local circulation In eaon OF
fbe places named. Also, q catalogue Of news
nSpers which are recommended to advertisers
as giving greatest value in proportion 70
priess charged. Also, all the newspapers IN
he In tied States and Canada printing over
sH0o COME each issue. Also all ths Reiisieus,
XSricnItul nj, Scientific and Mechanical Med
icsi, Masonic, juvenile, T EaGcat kS@l s GCT.
me Musical iashion, and ether special class
ii% OSSrIn MIs'' very Complete lists. Together with
a complete list Of owe, 500 German Pspers
printed in the United 6tStes' ESQ, an Essay
ina the cost Of advertising in various neEsps-
pers, and everything which q begigner IN au'
vertising would Ike to know AddTeGo
90 Asdsw ii Park Row, New Yotk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

HARRY Com has got it. Call at the
Great Western Clothing House, 227
Main street. mwf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
Psteut Rubber Corner States,

The only slate that will give satisfaction,
in endless variety at
MANsFoRp's, cor. Second and Monroe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
Thoater.GOers, Attention.

AtSoAAAuhs
Patterson & Co.'s ~omnibuses will, on
and after tonight. call for theater-goers
in any part of the city upon the follow
ing terms: To and from the theater-
round trip-75c each passenger. If more
than two passengers ore Of the party, SOC
each for the round trip. There will be
buses for North, South and East Mem.
phis, ard tteater-goers can rely upon
their regularity. Leave orders at Dunn's
railroad ticket Office, 27S Main, or al
Speeds licked Office, 2S7 Main. Those
who have been paying four and FIVE dol
lars per night for hacks during the thea
trical season will at once discover The
reform adopted by Patterson & CO.'t
Omnibus Line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
Louis WOelIer's saloon,

RESTAURANT AND BOARDING. House,
Corner Main and G.yoso SITS.
Day board per ve.k, 81.
Twenty-one tickets for 81 90.
Lunch every morning from 10 to II
Fresh oysters received daily.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

GENTS fur caps at Cohen's, 2l9 Main
Al
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SID Cooks Peabody Billiard room is
visited by all citizens. 33.t
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THE CITY.
MISUNDERSTANDING.


For bargains in millinery goods, 90 10
F. Layigne's, $50 Main street, BIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

HAVING reduced the prices of our hats,
we will sell cheaper than they can be
bought elsewhere. [64] LEIDY & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
THE GREAT BOSS
FRANK & DESSA

OF all the Bosses is undoubtedly the boss
cigar for a nickel.
FRANK & DESSAUER'S,
S6!t 200 Main Street.
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CONVERSE's BILLIARD ROOM,
81 South Court vt,

Tables lately reftted With new cloths,
new cushions and new balls. 60
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Fresh Oysters and Celery
received daily by express at Victor D
Fuchs, Il Jefferson street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

COR POSTERS, SNOW BILLS, CARDS,
I Circulars, etc., Cotton up with the latest
desired color, 20 10 the LedgekofBceI and OK
amino stpoksAnd pricef'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

SelIiOg off Like Hot Cakes.
The black doeskin pants at Sc, worth
$40 a pair. The goods are all warranted
as good as any in the city at fifty per
cent advance. Be sure and bay a pair
of them at tie Great Western House.
mWf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

LADIES fur turbans, with ostrich
feathers, at Cohen's, 2l9 Main at. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
LADIES'
Look at the Prices

For good, well.fnished garments
Ar MENKEg BROTHERS.
Ladies' chemise, : 40c, SOC, Coo
Ladies' drawers, : 40c, SOC, soc
Ladies night dresses, Csc, 81, 81 %
Corset overs and camesoles.
Al MENKEN BROTHERS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Gabe Klein, agent for Mos
ler's safe aud Lock Company.
Office, No. I75 Main street,
Memphis, Tenn. 46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Shell oysters received daily
by Philip FransiOIi, opp. Pc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

ALL styles, all qualities of hats at low
rates for cash, at Leijy & Co.'s. Ga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
GIVE AWAYI 1--WE AWAY!
SCORE BOOKS
The Big Rush

Look at our 81 linen brown
shirts. KAHN & FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

THE Derby hat at Cohen'', 2l9 Main,
IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
Sailing off Like Hot Cakes.

BABY boys hats aud turbSns at Co.
hens, 2l9 Main street. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18
IOOOEACH

HARRY Com has got it. Call at the
Great Western Clothing House, 227
Main street. mwt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Fresh shell oysters received
by Felix, zoe Front. 29t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Just received from a Recent Bank
rupt Sale
One hundred Atwood cheviot suits at
$I2 so to suit, good value at S2O-a first
rate business suit, especially for men in
the cotton business. Go and see them
at the Great Western Clothing House.
Fifty dollars reward will be paid if | fail
to do what / advertise. mwf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

Look at our 80 80 cashmere
pants. KAHN & FREIBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-18

The fernando at. Market,
Corner of Vance,
Has fresh meats of all kinds,
Oysters, fish, game, etc.
39t ALBERT 6EEHSEL.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-12-14

EXCLAMATION.
At church sat within her pew,
OPew!
But there heard
No pious word
1sa~ alone her eye Of blue!
saw her bow her head 50 gracious,
o Gracious!
The choir sang
The organ rang
And seemed to fill the building Spacious.
could not hear the gospel law,
My future bride :
Was by my side
/ found all else mighty bore!
And when pealed forth the organ thunder,
y Thunderl
fixed my eyes
In mute surprise
On her, whose beauty was a wonder.
To me; that maiden was most dear,
q Dear!
And she WAS mine,
Joy too divitte
For human words to picture here.
Her love seemed like prayer to bless me
. bless me
Before she came
My lite was tame,
My rarest joys could but oppress me.
Tie service done, we sought the shore,-
O Shore!
And there we walked
And sadly talked
More sadly talked than e'er before.
thought she was the type Of goodness,
Goodness
But on that day
iheard her say
Plain words, whose very tone was rudeness
We strayed beyond the tide-mill's dam
Dam!
She Tilted me,
And now see
hat wo1nail's love is all sham.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-12-14

Il .. .ySsj
.:;;;Yes, very true, my dear; but they
VII! call him jack -.,.~,,...
"Well we have had several celebrat-
ed characters who were Jacks. There
Was-let me see-Jaek tho Giant KILL
er; and Jack of the Bean Stalk-and
Jack-Jack''-
- ''Jack Spratt, replied Mrs. Easy.
''And Jack Cade, Mrs. Easy, tho great
rebel-and Three Fingered Jack, Mrs.
Easy, the celebrated negro above
all, Jack Fallstaff, ma am, honest Jack
Fallstaff-honest Jack Fallsta6- 6-witty
Jack Fallstaff''-
Il thought, Mr.. Easy, that was to
be permitted to choose the Eame."
swell, so you shall be, my dear; I
give it up to you. Do just as you please;
but depend upon it that John il the
right name. Is it not, my dear!''
Its the way you always treat me,
Mr.. Easy you say that you give it up,
and shall have my own way, but l
never do have it. am sure that tho
child will be christened John.''
"Nay, my dear, it shall be just what
you please. Now I recOllect it, there
were several Greek emperors who were
Johns but decide for yourself, my
DEAR
"No, no." replied Mrs. Easy, who
was ill, and unable to contend any
longer, 81 give it up, Mr.. Easy. 1
know how it will be, as it always is
you give me my own way as people
give pieces of gold to their children.
it's their own money but they must
not spend it. Pray call him john"
"There, my dear, did not tell you
you would be of the same opinion upon
reflection !? KNEW you would. l. havo
given you your own way, and you tell
me to call him John SO now we are
both Of the same mind, and that point
is settled"
II should like to go to sleep, Mr..
Easy feel far from WELL"
''You shall always do just az you like,
my DEAR" replied the husband land
have your own way in everything. It
is the greatest pleasure I have when
I yield to your wishes. will walk in
the garden. Good bye my DEAR"
Mrs. Easy made no reply AMI tho
philosopher quilted the room. AS may
be imagined, on the following day tho
boy was cbristened John.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-12-14

Merchants Gargling Oil has become
one Of the most popular ]iniments for
human flesh that is now prepared,
while for horses and cattle it has no
equal in the world. We are assured by
those who have used it for piles-one
of whom is distinguished physician
that among all the various pile reme-
dies, none afforded such speedy relief
as the Gargling Oil,--Louisville (Ky.)
Daily Democratic, June 4, 1856,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-12-14
The National C0louu.


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The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08
WASHINGTON KNOCKED DOUN.

In 1854, Washington, then in COM
mand OF the Virginia Rangers at Alexan-
dria, awaiting the arrival of General
Braddocks' troops, supported Mr.. Fair
fax in an election contest for the House
of Burgesses, against Mr., afterward
Colonel, William Payne of the con-
tinental army. This seems to have
been one of those rare occasions when
Washington's hot blood got the better of
his peerless judgment. Fierce words
passed between the two gentleman, in
the market square of Alexandria, end
ing by an outburst of rage from Payne,
in which he felled Washington to the earth
The rangers rushed from their barracks
and surrounded Payne, but Washington,
with calm dignity, dispersed them. A
duel seemed inevitable. On the follow
ing day, however, Washington sent for
Payne, and, extending his hand, sid,
with gentle courtesy, that touched the
other to the heart: "Mr. Payne, to err
is human. 1 was wrong yesterday; but
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08
GODS WAY THE BEST.

The Psalmist, after describing what
befell the Israelites who rebelled against
God in the wilderness, tells us that He
gave them their request but sent lean
ness into their soul. There is an impor-
tant truth and lesson in this. The truth
is that wicked desires when gratified bring
their own compensation, or punishment,
in pursuance of the operation of the law
of divine justice. The qualification OF
our wishes, the being permitted to have
our own way, oftentimes brings upon us
real misfortune.
The failure in so many of our plans
even in most things for which we earn
estly pray-arises from the fact that they
areour plans, and not Gods. What would
be the result if the desires of all men
were gratifed, as men now are-conh
dent in their own strength and wisdom
IF the sun shone whenever its beams
would delight human being, would
there ever be day of rain, or would not
the earth be baked to a crust through
which no blade of grass could penetrate
Were the clouds as generous as the wishes
of every tiller of the soil, should we not
have another deluge? And could the
light be arrested in the western sky to
shine upon all the work not finished upon
earth, would the night ever come with
its stars and silence and blessed invita-
tions to sleep and dreams? What
clashing there would be with the ele-
ments if all the wishes of men were once
INDUCED.
Surely, we know not, often, what we
ask, and it is we'll for us that Gods will
is law and we should cease our foolish
complaints at His divine order.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08
THE BIGGEST BEAR STORY.

The Reno (Nev.) Gazette repeats it
thus: "I've fought 'em standin' and
runnin', but the toughest citizen 1 ever
Lit on to was black 'un. He was sittin'
in the chapparal eatin' manzanita berries,
when my dog smelt him and went home.
I sneaked up and begun aggravatin' him
by shootin' at his ears and feet. l then
took around him, and with three shots
cut off his tail. Old EBlacky heered me
shootin,' and turnin' around see his tail
layin' there. He picked it up and looked
at the trade mark, and 1 see in minute
that war was comm. lit out for
tree, with only two cartridges left and
him comm. Well, TO make a long story
short, l shot twice, hittin' him both
times, and he begun to get hot, so he
took up the tree after me, and l knocked
him down three times before my gun
broke. He started on a fourth trip, and
7 didn't know what to do till | thought
of nv deringer, which shot four ounce
ball. | drew her out, tied string to
the trigger, and as old Blacky came up
with his mouth wide open | dropped her
in. He hadn't time to spit her out, and
so he swallowed and pulled the string.
Of went the gun, and so help me, l
never saw anything of bear or pistol
since"
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08
ISLANDS SURF BATHING.

1t is very exciting, says Hilo letter,
but the sea was not very rough. The
surf board is a rough plank, shaped like
a coffin-lid, about two feet broad and
from six to nine feet long. The men,
dressed only in malos, carrying their
boards under their arms, waded out from
the rocks on which the surf was breaking
and, pushing their boards before them,
swan out to the first line of breakers,
and then, diving down, were seen no
more till they reappeared as a number Of
black heads bobbing about like corks in
the water.
What they seek is high roller, on the
top of which they leap from behind, ly-
| ing face downwards on their boards. As
the waves speed onward and the bottom
strikes the ground the top breaks into a
huge comber The swimmers appeared
posing themselves on It's highest edge by
dexterous movements of their hands and
feet, keeping just at the top of the curl:
but always coming down hill with a
slanting motion. So they rode in ma
| jestically, always just ahead OF the
breaker, carried shoreward by its mighty
impulse at the rate of forty miles an
hour, yet seeming to have volution OF
their own, as the more daring riders knelt
or even stood on their surf-boards, way
ing their arms or uttering exultant cries.
They were always apparently on the
verge of engulfment by the fierce breaker
| whose towering white crest was ever
above and just behind him; but just as
one expected to see them dashed to
pieces, they either waded quietly ashore,
or sliding off their boards dived under
the surf, taking advantage of the under
tow, and were next seen far out at sea,
preparing for fresh exploits. The great
art seems to be to mount the roller at
precisely the right time, and to keep ex-
actly on its crest Just before it breaks.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08
THE NEW ORLEANS And BR1zYLr1y
TRADE.

Direct trade between the ports of
New Orleans, La, and Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, is at last about to be realized, the
arrangement of the new line of steamers,
under control of the "South American
Company" being nearly complete.
France provides the capital, and puts in
to the service first-class steamers. 1t
now remains for the United States, and
especially New Orleans, the south and
the west, to furnish the business upon
which the success of the enterprise de-
ponds. Says the New Orleans Price
Current fortunately we are appraised
of the acts in time to make all needful
arrangements to give the first ship out
full cargo and her complement of pas.
sengers. With regard to the former the
enterprise Is 10 some extent experimental.
The question is to be tested whether in
the short, coastwise voyage by steam
from this port around Cape st ROGUE,
the ordinary brands of St. Louis flour
cannot be shipped as safely as the Gale
Cos and Haxalls ground from MARYLAND
and Virginia grain, which have. hitherto
commanded the preference in the Rio
market. 1t strikes us the Cane
Girardeau -four must eventually be-
come favorites there, as they have long
been in this city, and that the first
steamer should carry out consignments
such brands, as well rs of the choice
st. Louis. What is true of flour is true
of various other articles that may be sup
piled from the Mississippi Valley"
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08
WHERE RAILROAD EARNINGS IRE
TO COME FROM.

A railroad official who has looked the
ground over quite thoroughly, gives it
as his opinion that the day for changing
high rates for transportation of freight
has passed. The routes are so numerous
and the facilities SO great that hereafter
at all points where there are two or more
roads strong competition may be ex-
pected. Of course local business will be
under the control of the company that
handles it, and better rates can be main
tanned; but the time has now come when
the companies that operate economically
will be the ones that can stand low rates
and leave margin to pay interest on
bonds and dividends to stockholders.
There are many ways in this age of i'm
provement to cut down operating ex-
penses, which, even in the beginning,
are not costly. Air-brakes, which save
the salary of two or more men and much
wear and tear of material, and Miller
platforms, which prevent all telescoping
of fine passenger coaches, should be in
use on all lines. On many of the roads
a great saving in fuel can be effected by
using the best fire-bOxes, which are
adapted to burn the cheaper Goals; but
one of the most important places to effect
reduction in operating expenses is in
cutting down heavy grades on the lines.
There are but few roads in the western
country where there is need of grades
over which first-class freight engines can
not haul twenty-five to thirty loaded
cars without any strain on the ma
chinery.
In the matter of steel and iron rails, it
is much better to purchase a first-class
rail from the best mandatory than a
cheap rail at small per cent. less cost.
Everything indicates that the only place
railroads can make money is in cutting
down of their operating expenses, as the
rates for carrying freights will never
again reach even the average standard of
those for the past ten years.