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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-05-09

,
represented my competitor, can only
fsay that have tried to conduct myself
in manner corresponding to the dig
nifty of the Office. That might avoid
all appearance of evil have refused to
write letters, issue circulars or to can
vass in anyway. can truthfully say
have written but three letters on the
election, and two Of these were to make
corrections of exaggerated reports.
have frequently said that the Office OF
Commissioner is more renumerative
than than that of Commonwealth
Attorney, and this am ready to verify.
1 only refer to this however because Of
the statement in Mr.. Stickley's circular
that / mistate the facts in respect to it.
l have not considered it of sufficient
Importance to allude to generally; but
of this car. assure my competitor, that
1 have not misrepresented him, what
ever others may have done. The Office
of Commissioner is regarded here as
good for s6Uo, 10 $500 year, and the
Attorneyship $3.50, with contingent
fees varying from nothing to $40 or $50
a year. Again, let me say, l only re-
fer to these facts to set myself right in a
public and responsible manner as to
the charges of misrepresentation con-
tanned in the circular of my competitor.
There is much other matter in the
circular, but what is noticed here is all
that conceive to be necessary to a
understanding by people whose
good opinion I value above the emolu-
ments of office.
In conclusion may express my re-
greet that my competitor should hare
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-13

under the cloak or guise of se~ni.respect-
ability. because they have 3 male escort,
will be prevented. We refer to a class
known as " kept women
The printers Of the Newspaper Union,
on Second street, which prints paien-
outsides for country and other papers,
struck yesterday because an effort was
made to reduce the price Of composition
from thirty to twenty-five cents per thou.
sand! The printers at work in that es
adjustment do not belong to the Type
graphical Union, which latter receive
forty. Eve cents per thousand, by agree
ment with their employers.
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Ornhnns, Esnsnt Conc.rt,

Next Monday night at Estivsl Park a
delightful vocal and instrumental con.
cert will be given fer the benefit Of the
Church Homo orphans. The leading
amateur vocalists will take part, aud a
treat in the way Of a grand open air con
cert is promised. On this occasion the
following ladies and gentlemen have
consented to appear and render the vocal
music: Mrs. Carrie U~llathorne (nee Miss
Ennis), Miss Mary A. Hilzfeld, Mr.. I,
II. Slaughter, Mr.. A. Refs, Mr.. Andrew
Bartibas and Mr.. N. Petersen. Professor
Perring will conduct the vocal part Of
the musical programme.
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E.liYnI PARK Cnncrrf-

Tonight the public will have another
opportunity of enjoying a fine concert
at the beautiful Estival Park. These
concerts make up the event Of the week
in the line Of amusements. Large crowds
Of pleasant, happy people, ladies and
gentlemen, always attend. Arnold's fine
band promises a fresh programme, and
something choice may be expected. Mr..
Meister, the superintendent, furnishes
elegant refreshments to his guests aud
pays them every attention. The order
prohibiting the admission of question:,
BILE characters to the grounds will be
strictly enforced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-13
Public Sentiment.

We are daily in receipt of communities
tons from our best citizens commencing
the course Of the LEDGER in regard to
the base ball nuisance. From the many
we make one extract:
To the Editor Of the Ledger:
All good citizens will thank you sim
cerely for your manly denunciations of
the Sunday baseball nuisance. 1t has
become so conmou for our newspapers
to encourage immortality and sueer at all
that is good, that it is gratifying to find
an exception to this rule. Especially is
it gratifying to fnd such an exception in
the LEDGER, as it is a f%avorite paper with
our people. We not only approve your
course, but thank you, and beg you tC
continue your warfare until this shame
to our community shall be wiped out.
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Ladies' lea Cream ParIOr aE
Bartee's. 32S Main st. lIIt
INC ROomernnr-

My experience in boomerangs il
mainly confined TO the natives about
the Condamine aud its sflaents, where
| was frequently in company with ma
tives for about a year. They had two
weapons-one large, for war, the other
small, for game | should think the
weapon is seldom thrown 10 war, since
most Of their contests (such as they are)
take place in scrub or forest, where it
could not be used to advantage; but |
have seen a native lrightfully cot in the
abdomen, and was told by a native that
he had been struck by a boomerang
thrown by the hostile party. / have seen
a few OF the contests, but never saw the
boomerang used in any way. The ''wad.
dys" were thrown freely, the spear sci.
dom. The game boomerang is thrown
among fights of ducks, and also parrots
when congregsted on the the trees and
gathering nectar from flowers, and with
marked effect. This | have seen several
times. There are two ways Of throwing
the weapon, which as | could throw it
well at ms time, | will endesvor to de-
scribe. Ii is grasped quite at the end by
the right hand and raised above the head,
the elbow being bent, the weapon assum.
ing a position with its convex edge down
ward on a nearly horizontal line at right
angles to the intended line of flight.
The arm is brought swiftly around from
left to right, becoming gradually extern
ded until it reaches a line directly in
front OF the face, when the weapon is de-
ivered from the now straight arm with
the concsVe edge loweri the line of flight.
This IS the m .thod Of throwing into the
dir, No dependence can b, placed on
the return o! the weapon within a circle
OF twenty yard, though 1t sometimes re-
turns da' T rousiy neur the lhrower. If
1t meets al obstacle it is either stopped
and falls dead TO the earth, ar IT'S course
is chsng'd In either case It's peculiar
mpiion Is destroyed, "a must be Obvious.
la the other mrihol ut throwing, the
weapon is he'd in the same way, but de-
livered nearly on line wprh the hip, and.
made to strike the earth about ten yards
in front OF me thrower, pitching, | be-
lieve, Though it is not easy to observe),
on u of its horns. Thence it recoeheis
and flies straight away for perhaps
seventy or eighty yards, keeping a posi-
ton of about four feet from the earth.
and gradually rising until it is spent. 1t
returns very little, if at all. In this way
only can it be used for war, since in the
other it begins to mount at once, and
would soon be above the enemy's head.
The weapon is made of various woods, u
piece with q slight elbow being selected.
1t is hardened by baking. The right
form is arrived at by trial, as | have seen
during the process OF manufacture.
Those sold TO Europeans are the failures.
| had to pay a good price for the two
brought home, but they are excellent
, specimens .--[Nature.
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Play billiards at COnverse's,
The street Car Company Becoming

The street Car Company Becoming
The street car corporation, erst so
naughty and independent about street
car fares ana repairing its tracks, has
come down most gracefully. The time
was when the company bullied the city
government in all its branches, but owing
to the public spirit and independence Of
the LEDGER, unaided by any Of the other
journals Of the city, the little company
had to adopt the FIVE cent fare system,
and had to agree to repair its tracks, ETC.,
in accordance with the provisions Of its
charter and its contract with the city,
the company fearing the adjustment Of
its charter for repeated violations OF the
same. Should the charter be abolished
the fifteen thousand dollars in salaries
per annam could not be %seooped in by
the boys who control the road and the
stock. The following communication
will be presented to the general counci
this afternoon by the BUNDLED mule boz
monopoly:
To the Mayor and General Council;
The undersigned, the Memphis City
Railway Company, respectfully petition
your honorable body for a modification
of the order made at your last meeting
And further, that the city engineer ma.
be authorized to supervise the repair
that may be deemed necessary to place
the track of the company in a condition
not to impede travel, having a due regarr
in the repairs and the condition OF tn
pavemeuts and tho streets. The work Il
be done under his supervision 50 as t
comply with our obligations to the cit.
in all respects, the company furnishin
the men, means and material for sal
purpose free of charge to the city.
MEMPHIS City RAILWAY Co.
F. S. DAVIS, President.
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Injunction Tax suI.s.
The following letter explains itself:
Mrmnura InIu u 1877

lie following letter explains Itself:
MEMPHIS, July Is. 1877.
TO the Editor Of tho Ledger:
The question Of the repeal of our city
charter has been discussed in various
forms for more than a year past, and sew
ersl bills raising the question were fled
before mine. / am not the pioneer il
the attack. With all Of US who com.
plain thus. it is only the assertion of a
supposed right. Properly viewed it can
not affect the pending compromise an.
favorablg. If there be no charter the
holders of the old bonds must look the
question in the face. If their bonds are
now worthless they would lose nothing
by accepting the new ones. shall ae-
cept as indicated In a recent card. In
any event the new bond will be as good
as the old one; if the charter be void it
will be better. But however that may
be, final confscation is upon US
az q fact. II is certain that the tax
payer does not receive the benefit of a
municipal government. Our city gov
ernmeut has been a sham for many years.
II the act of 1875 did not repeal the
charter the legislature of 1877 should
have done 80. For my part | greatly
prefer a government Of Fquires aud con.
stables above an effete machinery that
grinds ont nothing but taxes. The most
shameless frauds have been perpetrated
by former officials One man remained
in office a dozen years or more upon a
competent salary and paid no taxes. A
tax collector held office for many years
and paid no taxes. When a sale was
mads Of his residence by the Chancery
Court it appears that $4,000 of taxes were
: in arrears Other city officers have
: possibly acted in the same way.
There are two millions 10 arrear. Off
GERS who do not pay may decline to en-
I force payment for modesty's sake
Because they have not paid their own
and forced tha collection from others, w
+ are now visited with a vastly increased
{ burthen. The present tax'collector il
displaying commendable zeal, but som
: of US think he is proceeding without au
thority of law in pressing illegal and uR
r Just demands, and therefore resistance
+. is made. If no other relief can be ha,
| shall advocate the ~disbanding of Thu
city government. If the charter has no
been destroyed let it be destroyed, /
fails to'accomplish any purpose for whic.
it was created. paid my pro rata @
the Nicolson paving debt nearly tel
4 years ago. Now the city threatens N
with a distress warrant il | do not pa
II more. The Federal Court decided tia
= those who had thus paid should be pre-
- tected from the new assessm ents. Their
ought to be relief from some source.
MILTON p. JARNAGIY.
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Saturday, July 90, 1877,

between the hours Of 10 am. and 4 pm, sell
the following described real estate, situate.
lying and being in the county Of Shelby. State
of Tennessee, and described as follows. to-wit:
beginning at a stake on the south line oil
Walker avenue. where the east line Of South
land avenue intersects Walker avenue; thence
east with the south line of Walker avenue (l9l
nineteen chains to q stake; thence south al
right angles QU ten chains to u stake; thence
east at right angles ll FIVE chains to a stake
thence south at fight angles (l0) ten chains e
a stake IN north line of MeLemere avenue VS.
twenty FIVE chains to a stake; thence north al
right angles and with the east line of South
land avenue (20) twenty chains to the begin
ningi containing az forty. four acres.
Sale TO be made en- the premises. at public
vendue, to the highest bidder. for cash. III,
purchasers title to the property so sold will
be free of Rll right OF equity of redemption OF
ropurohase.
little believed to DO perfect. but l will sci
and convey rs trustee only.
q. b. WEXFORD, Trustee.
Royster, Waldran Il Bacon, Aueti0neers.
l09-l2S
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The Russians require war c ,rrespond.
ents to wear metal badges on their arms.
1t looks wasteful for the government to
furnish the brass.
Puck has a cartoon Of MacMahon
chopping off the head of the French re-
public. 1t is not entirely certain that
the figure in this tableau will not change
places,
The San Francisco Bulletin is tranquil
in its conviction that when Colonel
InGersoll has retired from the field and
from his assaults upon the Creator, it
viii probably be found that the universe
moves on pretty much as it did before"
The Hon. William Writ Warren, who
delivered the Fourth Of July Grafton at
Boston, had among his auditors a gentle-
man who had previously listened to City
ona Fourth of July o%rations given under
the auspices Of the government Of that
city.
A little fellow, only five years old, who
is said to read music accurately aud
play with great expression, and who
can a%nalyze and name the notes in the
most complex chords as soon as they
are struck" is astonishing the Australian
public.
The Prussian officers who have joined
the Russian headquarters speak in high
terms Of the friendly and h%ospitable re-
ception accorded 10 them. The car has
personally treated them with marked dis
t%inctioa and asked them to dine at his
family table.
A curious work on "Occultism ia
shortly TO De issued by J. W. Bouton, Of
New York. 1t is called Isis Unveiled;
a Master Key to the Mysteries Of Ancient
and Modern Science and Theology" and
the author is Nine Blavatshy, a Russian
. countess who was p%rominentin the Eddy
; NATURALIZATION sensation, and is now
, Colonel 0lcolt's right arm in the theoao
! phist circle at New York,
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rnho wnrninr. Younr M,n.

Several leading merchants have an.
nounced to their young employees that il
they continue to attend the Central Park
Sunday baseball games, where the
rouGhs of the city congregate aud where
bad habits are formed, they will be dis.
charged from employment This is q
business and practical way Of dealing
With the question.
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police COurt.

Recorder Duff disposed of the follow
ing docket to-day; WIN. Webb, larceny,
committed; Jack Allen, misdemeanor,
discharged; Sippie Harris, larceny, com
mitted; Dock Fletcher, misdemeanor
fine 50; Joseph Donahue, fighting, fine
S.; Charles Emory, disorderly, fine So
Bridget Sullivan, assault and battery
case continued for trial.
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semething to Admire.

Umbrellas continue to 90 higher and
pull.backs continue to grow tighter in
Memphis. In many instances, as seen
on Main street, the form encased within
the pull.back presents the appearance of
a piece of animated statuary standing
out in alto relieve from head to foot.
The sight is much admired by the young
men and older connoisseurs who stand
on street corners each afternoon.
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The Flood

has subsidized. Raleigh rallies again
The bridge on the New Raleigh road is
thoroughly completed. The distance is
short, only eight miles, shade all the way
and no toh to pay. Come out and see
Aunt Mary; she is looking for you every
day. Rates are low. Conveyance al
Bartlett will bring you straight through,
Gene and ace Aunt Mary whatever you
! do, loot
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NOW Is THE TIME.

If you want TO buy a hat, and
buy ii at prices 10 suit the
Times, call at the New York
Hat Store, 2I0 Main street,
where you will find n large
assortment of straw and felt
hats for men and boys. Call
and be convinced. hot
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A warrants withdrawn on PrOmiseG

Esquire Fleming a lew days since is
sued a warrant against a man named
Lee, an exriver man, which warrant was
sworn out by q young girl who charged
him with the crime OF seduction. Yes
terday afternoon the girl withdrew the
warrant upon his agreeing to provide for
hsr during the continuance of her pre-
%caricus condition, and to pay medical
and other expenses, and to marry her IL
due time.
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Excursion.

The steamer Cons Millar will make an
excursion up aud down the river tonight,
leaving the foot Of Court street at eight
o'clock. This is for the benefit of the
Alabama Street Church, and will be a
delightful affair, bringing together a large
crowd Of pleasant people and promoting
a worthy cause. There will be music
and every attraction necessary to make
the excursion a social as we'll as fnaEcial
success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-13

no professional or official men in the
world who have so easy a time of it as
the Irish Judges. The Lord Chancellor
gets 100000 q year, and a retiring pen
sion. no matter how brief a time he serves.
of 800, 600. The Chief Justice of Ireland
has $25, 600 salary. and $l7,500 retiring
pension, after fifteen years service. The
Chief Justice OF the Common Pleas 1923,
900 a year and the Chief Baron the same.
Their retiring pensions are $l2 500. The
five puisue Judges have over S17,50O a
year aud o like scale. All the other
Judges Of Inferior Courts are literally
paid, and though the salaries are some
thirty per cent. lower than similar
fuLctionaries receive in England, this is
amply compensated by the difference in
the cost of living. A house which would
cost 5000 a year in London can be had
Tor 81, 900 in Dublin, and wages and ex-
penses are more than thirty per cent
less in most respects. The Irish Judges
have, too, one third less TO DO than their
British brethren, who are very heavily
tasked owing to the immense pressure
Of business in the London Courts. An
Irish Judge gets at least four months
leisure in the year. The Irish bench is
almost invariably filed by men of first
ability, and If is rare to see its judg-
ments reversed in the House Of Lords.
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LEcAL..
Trustees Sale.

FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
u in trust to me executed by Mary A,
Walker, A. J. uays and Il. M. Hays, his wife
on July IL, 1872, and recorded in tho Register
office Of Shelby county, in book IS. page 3O2,
etc to secure an indebtedness therein named
| as trustee, at tbs request Of the creditors
named in said deed. the debt therein secured
being pnst due. will, on
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Mineral waters OH draugli
at WPighL's, 266 Main. 1907

The type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee irstclass
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
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The Keeper OF "a COIOred BagniO on
trial fer Robbery.

JeHnie Mclean (colored), keeper of a
DeSoto street bagnio, where mulstto girl;
are boarded, and Which place is much
FIRE quented by white men, was on triaI
this forenoon before Squire Fleming, on
the charge Of taking money from o white
mar who visited her establishment. She
claims that the man was brought t. her
house by two other men, who robbed
him, and hat she took cart of him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-13

W. A. WHEATLEY, at $50 Main street,
has many nice houses for sale and rent.
On August lst he will move across Main
to 28l. l20
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Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced first
class by all visitors. 33-t
NevefInOr

can the coarse gritty tooth powders and
tooth-destroying chemical fluids find a
place on the toilets Of sensible people.
The fragrant aud preservative 5000
DON'T has superseded them all. [eod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-13

A Consignment of Hams,
Just received at No. 234 Front street
Lew to the trade. ZIG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-13

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
N WIN A FOkTUNE!-Eighth Grano
Drawing, 1877. At New Orleans, tuesday,
August It'll.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY co.
This institution was regularly incorporated
by the Legislature of the state for Educa-
tional and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
Capital Of 8 l 100000, TO which il has since
added a reserve fund of $3.50, 100. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS will take
place monthly. 1T NEVER SCALES OR POST
PONIES. Look at the following scheme:
CAPITAL PRIZE, sac, OCO.
loo, 900 Tick cts at Two Dollar Each.
Half Tickets, Dine Dollar.
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L.OST,
FOUND.
STOLEN.
srRAYEp OR STOLEN.

NEWFOUNDLAND DOG, barely grewn,
IN about Is months old; white spots on face,
breast and feet. A liberal reward will DO paid
for his return to 227 Zeal street, near corner
of wellington. 2t
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In the LEDGER Job Office can be foun,
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display of any Job # printing. 1887
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KAHN & FREIBERG,
Corner Main aud Poplar streets

Ladies, Attention.
100 pcs beautiful new calico, cheap.
Stylish prints, cheap. Seersucker stripes
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AoERrs.
PROFESSIONAL
LADIES' AUCTION SALE.

On Monday morning next, al . O'Clock,
4 shall commence - sale of the Taylor. Joy ~
40. stock of Dry Goods, consisting 81 DRESS
6aOds, L.aces, Notions, Cloths, etc. All gOOms
Duf UD will be sold without reserve. This an
nOuneement is for tomorrow morning only
JIG WATKINS, Agent.
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KAHN : FREIBERG.

Boys straw hatsl Boys hstsl
1000 boys elegant straw hats so, 60, 75c
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Strangers, go to COnverse's
billiard ParIOrs, 81 d court 81.
LOT
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1857 Prizes, amounting tO"""....."."~..SllO,4C O
Write for Circulars or send orders to.
M. A. DAUPHIN,
p. O. Box 692, New Orleans. La.
NINTH GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING,
Tuesday. September 4th,
Capital Prize. $4,000. Tickets Is each.
107. l32eod .
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FOR RENT on SALE.
wAMTED.

WANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that | will not be responsible for any
bills bought by any one connected with the
Ledger Office or out Of it. and will not allow
such bills 10 settlement of my accounts unless
accompanied by my written order.
3O-t Il. WHTTM0RE,
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KAHN & FREIBERG

Corner Main and Poplar streets,
500 prs boys cashmere pants, SIPS, l 81
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
Orphans Benefit.
ESTIVAL PARK
Monday Night, July 18th
GRAND CONCERT {!
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL.
ARNoLD'S URRIVALLED BAND !
Vocal music By Mrs. Ullathorne (nee Carrie
Ennis). Miss Mary HitIfeld, Messrs.
Petersen. Refs, Slaughter
and Bartibas.
A Superb Programme Arranged
A Musical Treat for the
Whole Community.
The occasion appeals 10 all who are friendly
10 the Orphans. Come and enjoy
yourselves and help the cause
Of true charity.
ADMISSION .....~.. ......... ........25 CENTS
Tickets are on sale at many prominent
phases. ll6-1iS
Grand MoonIioht Evcursion
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FOR aEHf.

A NEW two-story dwelling, Ne. 80 Her
"A nando road. on line Of street cars, near
Wellington street. Applyto
e9-lA j. r.. GOODWIN 6 co, 3s Front st.