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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

JUST arrived by steamer Gaf, Rogers
& Co. new job printing Office, and ready
for orders at bod & Co.'S, 2794 Main st,
Everything entirely new and complete.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

CIGAR DEALERS, ATTENTION |
Fur reasons given above, we
will sell eur stock of cigars,
tobacco and pipesa t manufae-
turer's cost, to cash pHr.
chasers. Call soon andseeure
bargain,
d BRO,
SNext 10 Oliver, Finnie q Go.
3S-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

Ellburn Wagon Co., Memphis,
Keep the largest stock of Spring Work
in the city, and Brewster Side Bar
Buggles, % /
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JUST RECEIVED.

1 car load cedar shingles,
L car load white pine shingles,
1 ear load cedar plank,
L car load white pine plank,
which we will sell very low 10
close cOnsignmenIs,
38t Moore, Bassetl 81 Go.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

The most complete assortment Of for
e,gn and domestic fruits, nuts, wines,
liquors and foreign groceries in the city
can b. found at
35t D. CASALE & Co.'s, s Madison st.
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REWARD.

Qk0-ST0LEN from the undersigned, cor
DOU ner Of Rayburn avenue and Jackson
Mule, nearly Is hands high, about4 years old;
white nose, few white hairs near one hin
dapple spots on chest, high-headcd, gentle,
warts on nose. twenty-five collars will be
paid for delivery Of the mule, and S25 for de-
livery Of the thief in Memphis Jail.
37t LEWIS r. GILBERT.
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important to tiAe ladies.
--latest spring patterns just received.
WILSON SEWING MACHINE PARLoRs,
24tl 272 Second st., Ayres Buildings
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On and after Monday, April %, the
fer,y.boat John 0yer,on will leave the
foot Of Ulion street at Gas a.r., con-
Meeting daily With the Memphis and Lit
tie Rock railroad for all points as far as
St. Francis river. Excursion round trip
tickets sold on board tbe boat. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13
Frea Lnnnh-

Free lunch daily at 10 o'clock at Her
mann Caro's, 81 N. Court ct. 1921
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

BLUE GLASS lamp ohimneya.
27T F. j. TURNBULL, 234 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

Headquarters for Asparagus
mt III. Seessel, Er., q Sons,
Corner Jefferson and Second.
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RooMa n RoARp.

MICE furnished rooms, with or without
In board. at l.. Woeller's, $40 Main st. SIT
TWO FRONT ROOMS Zone large and one
i small, with elegant new furniture) and
beard, very low for the summer. III COURT
street, between Third and Fourth. 2s-Sg
DLEASANT rooms and good board at low
i rates: Fine front rooms for families, at
Cooper House Formerly Whitemore), No. IO9
and Ill Adams street. 15-4O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

He did not like to tell kor
Her teeth were foul, her breath was bad,
And so he simply sent her
Some fragrant S0zoD0NT he had.
ShS took the hint and used it.
And now she's sweet and he is glad.
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Dry GOODS.

DRY GOODS,
r EUBRIE'S.
LEUBRIE'o. SPRING BONNETs NOW OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING FLowERs now OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING RIBBONS n SILKS OPEN.
Two-button kid gloves. fashion, LEUBRIE
able shades, SOC, worth SOC, LEUBRlE
A good dollar corset, Coo. LEUBRIE
Ladies' linen hapdkerchiefs at LEUBRIE
81. worth fully $3.50. LEUBRIE
Two hemstitched handkerchiefs, LEUBRIE
25c. LEUBRlE
Ladies' regular made hose, extra LEUBRIE
length, 25c, worth 400. LEUBklE
Towels, &c. SIC. 10c, worth more LEUBRIE
than twice the money. LbUBklE
Croquet sets 81. worth $3.50. LEUBRIE
PATTERN HATS 10 PEP CENT. ABOVE LEuBRIE
COST. LkUBRlE
LEUBRIE LEUBRIE LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE MILLINERY LBUBRIE
Sailor school boys hats. this sea- LEUBRIE
sons styles. Zoe, DC, S5c, 40c, Soc LEuBRIE
Hall ornaments Sc, 1Oc, 15c. LEUBRIH
Fine French flowers cheap. LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE'S CHEAP STORE,
NT MAIN STREET. % IN
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The St. Louis Browns will play the
Memphis Reds at Central Park this
afternoon at 81 o'clock.
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OR sToLEn,

L fernando street, about ten days ago, a
yellOwish red COW, white underneath, about 6
years old, very fat, underbit cut from one or
both ears. letter W branded on right hip.
Finder literally rewarded. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

Strangers, go TO COnVerse's
billiard ParlOrS, 81 q. UOurG st.
INF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

Sid Cocks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced first
class by all visitors. 33.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

BLUE GLASS lamp chimneys.
27t F. j. TURNBULL, 234lNain at.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-13

BLUE GLASS lamp c~himneys.
ut f. ]. TURSBULL, 234 Main st.
, 1877-04-24

6pst*d4 Dtsp0sth 10 Int 1TtuHe.
WASHINGTON, y. q, April 93.-.rhc combine
lions amoug Democrats for organizing tho next
Houso arc rapidly assuming shupe. 1t Is quito
evident tbat the of1trerb Of The last fluuBr, who
are seeking re- election, arc settling down to tho
conviction that Randall will iaYe tic greatest
strength for Speaker, aud, on this aerount,
Thompson, tho sergcuntat-Arms, Adams. Clerk,
and Patterson, Doorkcepcf, arc alt apparently
mastering tl,ctr forces to help Randall. Thon1p-
son commands al1 tho rouEhs and bunmers Of
the party, and these arc a most important elc-
ment for Washington Democratic work. He is
opposed to Bayler because II the latter succeeds
Ohio could not hope for Thompson too. In
short, all the employees seeking d second term
feel that their chances will bc best tu support
Randall, and try to commit Ills friends to work
for the reelection uf tue whole force OF old
officers.
IN nKGARn TO 4 BREAK
among the Democrats, which tue Adsnintatsa-
friends feel confident that It cannot he secured,
ind they claim to bare such information ~ to
convince them that there will bo serious break
Among Southern Republicans away from their
party, and this Viii cripple tho .Admirts.
fratiun candidate much more than any
tlesertion OF Democrats that can be brought
about. Rapdall's friends claim that their cor
respopdcncc with Southern members leads them
70 conetudo that, while there vii! be muck
for all measurca which President uayes deems
Of importance 10 atl him in carrying out his
policy, they hrc not expecting 10 70 ID int AZ
10 surrcudcr their party advantage md delibcr.
atcly yute thu House into absolute eontsol Of
the Republicans.
, 1877-04-24
THE BLACK HILLS,

YANK7os, b. T., April as.-The last Terri
tostal Legislature having 10 changed tho Judi
csal districts q to give tn tho Black Hills two
annual tesms Of tho United States Court,
United States Attorney Pound has been Ia.
formed by Attorney General De7ens that. owing
to tho ANAL appropriation for the expenses Of
the Department Of Justice BY the last Congress-,
20 funds will 1cnlain for paying the expenses OF
iae court in tue unls axetl fur The fourth Mon-
ono IN the Territory during ths fiscal year cnd-
ang juno ~. and hepco that u the one TO suffer.
fhe next term will come In September, which
wy hs u r tns nsw haea1 yssr. This wilt not
hs enforcement Of Territorial laws, Judge Ben
nett heuE uow Ia thr Hills.
1he place on the Yankton d Black I1i1la Line
made yacant BY the burning Of the steamboat
engagement oi The john ii. Chambers, 9hich
8p4eiai Dtspatea 10 1as 71suaa
:, AlsaEAroLis, A!nn., April @t--John Potts
Que ot tho Whitehead party Which left hero lor
tie Black Hills, YlA Bismarck, last .aonth.
March 81 tleY encountered blizzard Of uu-
'ususl seret'ty, and Of party Ut i've who had
md oas 70 badly frozen that hs b uot expected
% recover. Almost the entire purity are suffer-
w. satetai NspaseA q - 5ttsu.* 10
~ "ARAAANIVAt ~ Nsl ApEA A.t']Ae ~ kAte
G1yernulent nail contractors from the bfsc&
AQls country has arrived here. ue represents
70 the Department that the Indications arc that
ths peadwood country will rapidly sett!s. Ae
tars the mines throughout Dcalwood Valley arc
taking from $la to SIS man in placer minlnE,
aad that tho mining il Ill Of the character which
aoes not require large expenditure Of money
" corporations. These stories may come froal
H,k ,eo9f$s Interested In securing rush to t9e
H!ask Hills, but tho Government IL constantly
iacseaat1G tho mali service.
, 1877-04-24
CAPITAL AND LABOR.

BRA1pwoop. Ill.,, April 23.-rhe Braldwood
Mining Company suspended work to-day on &C.
eouut Q! the miners not getting the!s back pay.
This Company CONCEDED to the demand Of The
miners at the commencement OF the strike Of \
Ealse Of 10 cents per ton IN the price Of mining,
aud TIP to thIs tluo have been working full
time. James Brailwood, General Euperintend-
ent. II hourly expected FROM Chicago. liz IL
expected to have the necessary 1unda. It Waa
1atlore4 to+]ny TINT Oh lis aTYiysl he would pay
but ID per cent Of the amount due tllcm. un-
leu they get their full pay tue miners refuse to
60 to work agaiu.
sTREA7oH, Ill, April 3.-Tho Vermtlllon
Coal aln. strikers arI still on their strike hete
about ,tH0 IL all being o,tt Of employment. A
Will be remembered, tho miners demand ~
ssat. per ton for mining IN SUMMER aud soecnts
ia winter Tue Company proposc to pay 90 and
10 cents, AID no muFo. As neither purity re-
seats, the mattcr yet remains IN ttatu quo. Tho
mInea nrc nll quiet. There has been NJ special
disturbance, and It il expected there VII! be
none. A few minors haYo beau imported from
the outside who are wording at the Company :
price. aud The Htreatoy CoinpanY- Is employing
ab9us 2oo At the old pr1cs Of " and 70 cents.
The miners have Inserted notice In tue local
papers. warning laoorers to keep away from
NSta4Ay,
, 1877-04-24
HOSIERY, Acs
MUs. G0ssuUe
& Co.
HOSIERY.

In addition to our large lines Of
Standard and Seasonable Hosiery,
which will be found remarkably
cheap, we quote: Ladies' Balbrig-
gan in solid oo1ors, Light and dark,
from 75 cts and 81 upward; Extra
Long; Balbriggan at 36 cts ($2 per
box>, at 40 cts 1925 per box), at
As cts $3.50 per boz), Ext. Super
fine at so cts 1873 per bo1), with spe-
cial Novelties in Fancy Blocked An
oles, Baratheas, Mireillo, Iilleu1,
Madras Stripes, Expedition Plaids,
Gold Ingram, Transparent Lisle for
Party, Lawn, 0roquet, Promenade or
Travelling Wear, and 4 fine aaaort-
ment Of Lisle Thread in plain and
fancy co}ors.
4 Job Lot Of Fine Striped Balbrig-
gan at 81, worth So.
, 1877-04-24
THE JACK Of SPADES.


Nzw Yons, April o3.-George Mcclellan, the
rejected candidate for The position OF State Bu-
perlntcndont Of Public Works. now loom. up NJ
an asptsant for the vacant Police Commissioner
ship, aud his friends are urging Mayor Ely tn
uqmEnate h,u,. II Is uot considered llkely,
howcyrr, thai they Will bs successful. The
candidates include ticn. Alfred pteasonton, Gen,
Shaler, Mr. Alvin southwortll, Mr. Uershon, n.
The TaMtn4ny Aldermen still ndhcre tn their
determination not to confirm any nominee to
succeed Commissioner ErhaT1t unless h1 Il =
Democrat alter their own heart.
, 1877-04-24

1tIaa fact Widely anl amply atteated taat whess
tho powerful snd pcsatclous drug. qulnine, anl
other mtnrrni po!sons, Administered ~ remedies
for fsver and aguo md h'toas remfsteuts, fail 10
yield more thsn tomRoraFy relief to tho sufferer
Elustettrrs Stomach ltten scotehea those trcn,cn.
slons epldemtcs thoroughly. aud BY strengthening
the system and regulating ~ funetlons, rtoteeta
sgalnst na1aEial attacks. No resident Of 1ocaIity
where The Aboru mafsdies prevail, or whers they
likely to break out In consequence Of the p0is-
oninx OF the atuaosph by u6Esous exhalations,
should fafl 10 take ,pfactica1 caxntxancs Of tha
ebot. Important truth, shd BY timely use of tbs
NtteFs avoid ths sasAges Of matAdlef 70 DISASTROUS
to tho physical e0ustitupE. ThsEa IL not In exia.
tencs fnef tonic. corrective aud defensive cor
diaf.
, 1877-04-24

nn ,1.,.. rstr,.,i - ronrrr In tbe a4n.t.
.nh,tituts % for Gr. erroo's resotnttons prorid.
ng Tor fr 70 hx ~ ~ ie
- ianti. si fi,e tisrn NJ tienrv. Thr 9rnsi.
no}into no. 81 ,a ai.o ~ nrovlsd ILL liz comissin"
sS01 sS0nid iayestirate aud report upou TIC ike
Stas xas ~, W ill., sho t,tti. Waha,h Rivcr' ''s"
a1s1.r IN Tue :, sshx11, H. .,.u., ,o,. ,,,.
snsntnT. wmsn thrrc wan M nuort,m nrcsent. r..
wv. mns f"k.n mill 4 auGicIrnt n,,tnhxr of
go s.,h@-e TaS nrf in nm nnn.nraurn si"h l,nn.
n.nc.i hefore noon. and il to be noted for tic
rt th.t. sincs ti,e Senatorial contcst. II /; TIC
se.t tsst Mn,5,t1av forennon IN vhich ihets Tas
asss a'o,,.r>, MuI n tbc snn"tss VA "1'eA >'~<@
aa''""1 40 Wv nR,po.a
r. 77,onnson rofl",i ,,n IN uoua4 hin iar.vn
,,.hc T. ,royi.ie for lie ssasss
.s.nt nd fa1oi,nn II tri,1rrs nc,ose nayiuabiu
.nrs w, ths hnrt1ora n IN a+atc nnd on mo-
~ % tI1 ,scr3 Cn H. .Ds rsisns. fora thrd
ftsdinQ' ,rux-.x~,,r~ ,o,,nx,
u,, r1oenrr intro,inccd {oint resolution All.
..ert,inT IL Hnrn+nnr ~ snnnolnI Commis.
S,a- ~, atote ~ f,ifnoia 70 attcnd thn In
s..rottomaf T.nfinn,iarv f;onurces to be holdca
tsa,II st ts,nc,hnln, Sws,isn. uf,cii vas adopted,
4" 0Soe*"o'' rnnM4i ecMooIs.
Mr.. poh,n.onst I'M providing for the eratu-
I 1ooI, a and % apnroprating $1,000 q year for it,
.nnnnrt rnrnr NJ, IN second reading,
s1RPs ors,ar r H. f1c,ncnt oYerci nj kubstttutc
IT, Nnrthrrn Norma1 University h;}}. which hC.
nronriatcs sa. 600 for the purchase Of buildings
sfrcniY rTncted,
Hrs Robjnson uado tho point Of order that
ths s,,istitntc 1as rot eermane,
1TSs prrts,;ent nvcrrnied thn no;nt.
After considerable dIscusdon, led by Nj,
Rohinsen in fayor Of his bfIi aud bY Mr. De-
.nant fr thc snbstt,Itc' thn latter va aflnntrl
~ s1s * Az avcs sJ TO I3 noes. ~P'eN
liz, Rohtnson entered q motion to reconsIder.
rhere il snr1e Drospcrt Of saving Tho orir,nsi
iii hnt the nroErcct does not 1ooE Gattoring.
'A' nKSoRu scnoni.
, 1877-04-24
SPORTING NEWS.
i3ASE-i3AI.L,

UASE-BA14Ls
pIrTsauHo, Pa, April 23.-Basc-hal1: syra-
c,1so stars, 2; Aile.hcnys. 3; ten innings.
PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-Base-balI: Hart
for1s, s; Athletics, 9.
,Cot:uAsvs,. o., April :3*-Base.ball: Louis.
vile, 10; Buckeyes, /.
CtsclsEATI, April 2a-Ba.e-ball: Indian.
ap0ls, 1; Cpctnu2tls.N.
, 1877-04-24
BUSINESS NOTICES.

11aw seldom W. see = sp!ent!d head of
hair! From sickness. e1exsasu i4bof, or reglrct.
Thousands and thsif half gradually wasting axay.
HarMtttJ Coeoataf VIII repair th!s wsate. Thu
coeostne L. perfect hsif d!essiuz-s psonto,te.
free from Irritating matter. 1t has great annuity
for tbs human skin lis rapidly absorbed. and ioa'
parts luatsa and strength.
, 1877-04-24

ready telef1aphtd II as the invention OF H.
matte Or "a idiot. It cannot he possiole that
auybo<lr Is VISA enough to believe It."
TUE RlcHkoNn nEsPArcu
Of to-day says: at is folly io suppose that
the Prcsflcnt's action in regard to South Caro-
Tins and f<ottlsfAnK will resutt En any Demo-
trats leaving tllc'F party to Join the Admin!s-
trutton. The President lsaa simply followed the
Democratic doctrine ln the course pursued, fur
which he IL entitled to praise"
, 1877-04-24
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA vtcoria press
dispatch says Bishop seghcrs, Of the Roman
Catholic diocese, last night prcuehed sermon
dcnounelng tue fsco school system OF the colony,
aud procla'Ining tho policy Of opposition to
secufsF achuoia
, 1877-04-24
GENERAL NOTICES.,
Qnte Qf the County Treasurer aud County Collect
Or, cQai CaaAty, Illinois.

CutcAoo. April H. 1sT7-I would respectfully -.
nlnd Ill parties who have yet paid lctf pe1sonat-
Sat del.J; r pa1.aaass q ths la'tse4 statutes.
aud hops I'll delln4uens vii! forward sAt *eto
without further etpru4e - the1scltta and very
plcsAA1t dAtJ to lpy Qeputtca.
L. Z. HUGE, County Collector.
, 1877-04-24
DIR E6y GOODS,
1T PATS TO TRADE ON THE WEST 2[DE'
BARGAINS
SpIillgg Dress Goods
CARSON,
PIRIE &C0'S,
Madison l. Pcoria.sts.
Madison l. PeoriQ.sts.

The Joltofut,,g are only q feto'
among many s1'ectat bargains that
are tsotU being offered:
100 pcs. doublo-width French
Cashmoreg, choice assortment OF
Spring Shades, at 50 and 90 cts. per
yard !; some Of thom worth 81 90.
French An-wool Cashmeres, now
shades, "a cts.
Matolasse A11-wool suitings, SO
cts. I'd and upwards.
Finest French Mate1asses, extra
quality, SO ots.; bargain.
French Matelaasos, choice pat
terms, 86 cts.
30 pcs. casimir d'paris Il French
Ta1etas, al wool, 60 cts.
Tho new Seaside Grenadines, fash
ionable SHADES. IS cts.
Arabian Costume su1tings, all
wool, Ct cts.
Ga Fine Atwood French Cog
tumo Cloths, regular value Sl.76,
tor sl.o0 per I'd.
GA Fine French Cuttings, very
choice, Sl.25; worth s2.oo.
Elegant quality English Lustres,
Elmo line of Atwood Gray Twil1ed
suitings and French Do Beges at
81 1-2 cts.
A oholco assortment Of Spring
Novelties in Damassea, French
Stripes, Poplin Brooados, English
Sorges, etc., in tho new tinta and
co1ors Of tho season, at 26 cts.
A worry handsome limo Of Dress
Goods, consisting or Al1-wool Bexos.
All-wool Camel'H Hair. Basket
Cloths, Brocadod Stripes ana d.
masses, Caspian Cloths, etc., at 80
cts.
a largo assortment of new Gray
Spring SuitinRH ut l3 Ia cts.
West End Dry Goods House,
Madison T. Pcoria.sts.
, 1877-04-24

Keeps Custom Shirts Made to 8feasuEe.---
Very beat. o Tor ~; no obligation 10 keep any q
keep's shista uplcas perfectly tatis'sesoF1+ a73
AAat1ou.SI
, 1877-04-24
THE WEATHER.,

WASHINGTON, D. C., April RI a. n.-For
the upper lake region. colder and clear or fu!r
weather, With northcrlv to westerly wInt.s and
rising barometer, followed BIZ falling barometer
III the northern portions.
LOCAL onsxRvArIo1.
, 1877-04-24

! Mrs. Wtnstou'A Soothing syrup, for chill
dtenteethiug, &ofttns the guG,s. Esdueee anaAmmx-
lou, allays 4l pain. 6uro 10 regulate the bowels.
, 1877-04-24

hollands Aromatic Hitter Wine Of Iron IL =
remedy for nervous debility. ampoysrshed blood,
apd impaired dixeston. Depot. 81 Clark stre<k
, 1877-04-24
CH.I.LDREN'S.

Stylish Hose in cheap lots at 25
OTIS, IS OTIS, and SO ots. I'cat bur-
gains. Solid Co1org Embroidered,
from 80 cts to $l.60. Great Bur-
gains in WHIT. Cot. Hose and Three
quarter Hose, 3-4 Regular-made
Socks, plain colors emb'd, only ID
cts; Colored Spun silk Hose from
So up. All weights and lengths in
nearly a hundred distinct styles.
, 1877-04-24
GENTLEMEN'S.

Plain and Fancy HaH Hose, So
per doz; extra quality, 81. Il gen.
ni'te 1"''gaf'. in regular~made
plain colors at 30 cts ($2.75 per half
doz.). Midhat's Tourist So1---a nov
city! Cold Bord'd Pure Linen Hand
kerobiefs, 81 (old price $8). New
Stock Of 6hirts, Collars, aud Cuffs,
marked foac; scarEs, Ties, Bows.
Braces, Shirt Fronts and Wristbands,
cheffpi
SUMMER UNDERWEAR
Completely assorted, at con-
cedctl prices!
CIi0s. G0sarDe G Co.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-09-18
Breach Of Promise.

On the Norfolk Circuit, Lee was once
retained for the plaintiff in an action
for breach of promise of marriage; when
the brief was brought him, he inquired
whether the lady for redress, whose in
jury he was to seek, was good-looking.
Every handsome, indeed, sir" was
the assurance of Helen's attorney.
Then, sir" replied Lee, "I beg you
will request her to be in court, and in a
place where she can be seen."
The attorney promised compliance
and the lady, in accordance with Lees
wishes, took her seat in a conspicuous
place. Lee, in addressing the jury, did
not fail to insist with great warmth on
the e abominable cruelty'' which had
been exercised towards +" the lovely and
confiding female" before them, and did
not sit down until he had succeeded in
working up their feelings to the desired
point Offs
The counsel on the other side, how
eyer,speedily broke the spell with which
Lee had enchanted the jury, by observ-
ing that his learned friend in describing
the graces and beauty of the plaintiff
had not mentioned one fact, namely,
that the lady had a s0ooden leg. The
court was convulsed with laughter,
while Lee, who was ignorant of this
circumstance, looked aghast and the
jury, ashamed of the influence that
mere eloquence had had upon them, re-
turned verdict for the defendant.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-09-18
A Railroad Mans Yarns.

TIPPED over train at Winona,
Il said railroad man, telling the
story, on that twenty-foot trestle, on the
curve coming to the bridge. We were
only running at speed of six miles an
hour, had just started out, and were
coming to full stop before striking the
bridge, when I saw my baggage coach
lurch. The track just slid out from
under us. picked up a big stick of
wood and mashed down the latch of the
big wood stove, SO the door wouldn't
open-we had to break it open after
ward. Just as picked up the stick, my
brakeman threw up his hands. "My
God !" said he, "we're gonel"
"Run to your stove," said I. He did
not understand me, and instead of
clinching the latch he ran in the for
ward car, and lay down fiat in the aisle.
ran through the rear car, and told the
passengers to drop on their knees and
hang to the seats, and the mothers to
lay their babies on the seats and put
their arms tight over them and hold ON
to the back of the seats, and we rolled
over just as slow. We seemed a long
time going down. Only one person was
killed, and fifteen or twenty slightly in
jured. The brakeman was on his feet
as he went down, and wasn't scratched
If we had been running fast we would
all have been killed. In case of acci-
dent, passengers should hang tight to
something. If possible get on the floor
of the car.
/ saw one thing happen that 1 have
laughed over hundred times. We were
coming down on high grade, and by
the side of the road, fifty or sixty feet
lower than the track, there was n
shanty, where seven or eight Irishmen
were eating dinner. The windows and
doors were all wide open. We were
going at pretty good speed, when the
COW catcher struck a hog, and knocked
it right down the bank, in at door, and
on to the table. I never saw fellows
jump so in my life; they got out of that
house sudden, scared to death. The hog
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-09-18
In the Colorado Desert.

Thisi is a story to illustrate the posi-
bilities of the Colorado Desert: "Some
three years ago wandering home
hunter, having sold out his rude home
stead In Los Angeles county, rugged up
a team with good supply of yearling
nursery trees, seeds, &C., intending to go
to Arizona, with his wife and two chill
dren. His way was through this desert.
Resting one day to recruit his horses
where few bushes offered browsing, his
children amused themselves digging a
hole. The mother noticed that the
loamy sand was moist. In a few min
utes she drove a crowbar down four feet
below the hole and struck water. A
wisp of straw inserted brought up by
capillary attraction enough to prove the
water good and to quench thirst. Next
day they dug a well, and at six feet
found water plenty on the third day
g If this miserable soil would grow any
thing we might squat here,' said they
While debatinga green spot appeared
1t was the horses oats and hay seed
"hAOht "AeA SPhSu WoIVis hhu BIOWu "
lively green on the fourth day. Where
oats and grass grow everything will
grow; let us pitch our tent right here
And they did SO. Very rude culture,
with water, gave them in sixty days
vegetables enough to support them for
year. From this rude beginning see now,
August, 1877, how quickly industry,
with trifing coin, can realize luxuri-
ant home in climate which knows no
winter, and where vegetable growth is
as active in December as in April. AL
ready he has grapes, apples, peaches and
bananas. Alfalfa clover he cuts every
month. Stacks of hay, cows, sheep,
pigs and fowls make it look like rich
farm long established.