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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
Ladies' Ice Cream ParIOr al
Bartee's, 32S Main st. Iii
Every Person a Musician without
Teachers,

Every Person a Musician without
Teachers.
Quite a sensation has been produced
in Boston and elsewhere by the inven
ton of a curious set of charts which
enables any one to master piano and
organ playing in a very short time. The
Boston Globe pronoances it the grand
culminative invention of the genius Of
the nineteenth century. DR.. Smith, who
is high authority in music, says: These
charts are to music what the multiplica-
ton table is to arithmetic" They will
fit any piano-forte or organ, are divided
into four parts that contain all the chords
from natural key to seven sharps and
from one fiat to seven fats. They are
especially adapted to accompaniment
and duets. Any person, even a child
ten years old, can learn to play correct.
ly in a single day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
CITY Omctals.
re tho Editor Of the Ledger:

lie the Editor OF the Ieuger'
The statement of Mr.. Hidell, in ye'
terday's Avalanche, with reference to
the delinquent taxes Of city officials, is
calculated to challenge general atten.
ton. 1t does look a leetls-just a leetle-
out of the line OF good example for an
official to be punctually drawing his
salary, great or small, while as punctually
emitting to pay his taxes. Surely there
is a remedy for such an outrage. Can't
the city charter be so amended as to pre-.
rent a mans holding u city Office while
he is owing city taxes2 Many advocate
a law to prohibit a man from voting
ualess he eau show he has paid his
taxes. Is it not much more important
to prevent his holding Office unless he
can show he has ped his taxes2
JUSTICE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
A KIIled.

On Sunday last, says the Jackson
Tenn Tribune, the Rev. B. A. Stubbs,
of the Ripley circuit, while on his way
to ELL an appointment to preach, was
killed by a falling tree. He was riding
along the road eight miles from Baldwin,
when a tree, without any warning sounds,
fell upon him and his horse, killing both
instantly. When found he and his
horse we're terribly ~mahgled, although he
still grasped the reins tightly in his
hand. His legs and arms were shattered
and his head crushed to a jelly. He
leaves a wife and three children, and was
very popular.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
ICE o L BEER.
Coolest saloon in the city.
l.. WOELLER,
of Main and GayOsO
H7

GRAND excursion OIL the steamer Cons
Millar, Tuesday night, July 3lst, for tho
benefit Of St. Lazarus church, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society.
Tickets, 25c. l3l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
Barteo's Soda and Mead, o
glasses for 25c, 32S Main at.
T1Tl


artificial teeth ore OF little use and easily
detected. Take care of the real ones
All you need is fragrant S0Z0D0NT;
use it daily and your teeth will be the
last of natures gifts to fail you. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
To shippers.

The troubles on the Pennsylvania rail
road having ended, freight traffic, both
east and west bound, will be resumed to.
day. ALT. G. TUTHER,
Agent Star Union Line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

THE type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence We guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

Miss Corisande was born only two
years earlier than her brother Tom.
When Tom was ten years old che gIoried
because she was twelve. When Tom was
known to be fourteen, she confessed 40
sweet sixteen. When Tom proudly
boasted Of eighteen, she timidly Ackuowl-
edged herself past nineteen. When he
CANT home from college, with a NOUS
tache aud a vote, and had a party in
honor of his twenty.6rst birthday, she
said to her friends, "What a boyish fol.
low; who would think he ia only a year
younger than l." And when Tom de-
clared he was twenty-five years, aud old
enough TO get married, she said 10 a gem
tleman friend, DO you know, l feel
%savagely jealous to think Of Tom getting
married. But her | suppose twins are
always more attached to each other than
other brothers and sisters" Aud two
years later, at TENS wedding, she said.
with girlish vivacity, TO the wedding
guests, Dear old Tom, to seo him mar.
ried tonight, and then to think how.
when he was emily Eve years old, they
brought him in TO see me, his baby sister.
| wonder If he thinks Of il tonight .
You have met Miss Corisaude, probably.
She lives in your town. darlington
! Hawkeye.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

A Boulevard journalist tells a charm.
ing little story about a French actor who
loved and Hoped. He was young, he
had talent, aud be was engaged in two
undertakings equally dificult-the con.
quest of the rolling "r" aud a woman's
heart. After ak months OF earnest eff.
fort be was as unsuccessful in one field
as in the other. The obstinate -"
stuck in his throat, and la demoiselie
remained Ia demoiselle. Finally, after
an hour Of protestetion and entreaty, he
touched her rebellious heart. She said
Yes" Wild with Joy, he descended the
staircase four steps at q time, and in
passing before the portioo door exclaim-
ed Gordon sill yous plat" Wouderl
the "r' in Gordon" had sounded, pure
and vibrating as an Italian "r" He was
afraid it was a lucky accident and began
again, meeting with the same success.
He doubted no longer The rolling 4" r"
was his; and to whom did be owe his
succees2 Why, to her be adored. The
intoxication of blissul passion had
wrought the miracle. As he was return
ing to her arms, repeating Gordon" on
the way, so as not to lose his conquest,
an enormous rat ran out of q drain
under his feet. "Un ratl' he exclaimed.
Another rolling "r" was bis. He was
triumphant. He had vanguished two
rebels-the girl and the n" He had
loved and had rolled his "r."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

Two Cinnamon in San Francisco de-
liberately undressed nud bathed them
selves st Lotta's fountain. The scene
drew a large crowd, but, fortunately for
he childlike Celestials, no policemen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

In the LEDGER job Office can be foun,
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfactioR in the
display of any job Of printing. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
Grand Free Lunch Daily,
At Herman CarO's,
No. "a North Court Street
Ice cold beer ON tap.

Six HUNDRED lunches choicO bananas
just received and for s. e cheap at B.
zonnni 4 Co.'s, 2s6 Frone street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
WatermelOns

aud cantaloupes on ice. Peaches, pears,
grapes and a full line of vegetables at
Main Street Market, 326 Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

j, s.. GALLOWAY, justice Of the peace,
has removed to No. 81 Madison street,
basement, Lake & Register also, oppo-
site Telegraph Office. l3l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
PERSONAL.

DERSONAL-J. M. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
i Of the Peace. Notary Public and Commits
Eioner Of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in tho county. 0fico 294 Front st.
ti8-t 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
LOST.
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

NEWFOUNDLAND DOG, barely grewn,
IN about IS months old; white spots on face,
breast and feet. A liberal reward will be paid
for his return to 227 Deal street. near corner
of wellington. 9t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

For an Alligator cook stove or house
furnishing goods go to
lat john B. FoRD's, 1913 Poplar st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
SALE.

A MEXICAN Soft Capsule Co.'S Me,allic
"A Boxel GeodsnOw ready. Address Victor
II. Mauger, New York. 6j-l37
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

k0 PANTS and 20 coat makers at the Cloth
isis 4. sPIRo, 81 North Court st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

LNoR SALE OLD NEWSPAPERS, 4Oc PER
I hundred. at this Office, the chea post wrap
ping Paper You can got S-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

WANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that l will not DO responsible for any
bills bought by any one connected with the
Ledger Office or out Of It, and will not allow
accompanied by my written order.
SET r.. WHITM0RE,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

r WILL exchange a highly improved farm
i of AGO acres within six miles OF Wittsburg,
Arkansas, for improved or unimproved prop
erty in Memphis. ROBI. fLETClIER.
Hot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
NAhTED.

IMMEDIATELY, a number of men to break
i stone at the site Of the u. 8. custom house
and postofice on the bluff. 122.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30
IBarbour's Grapes

Are the best in the market. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-30

HOUSE on Wellington street. Apply TO
IL Mrs. +, @. TURLEY, N. +. cor. Linden
and WELLINGTON SITS. l2O-ll5
OFFICES over our store, now occupied by
~ Drs; Mitchell K Maury. Possession given
iiS. c. /. BYRD & Co, US Main st.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
A Washington Beau.

In support of what l said few weeks
ago, relative to the society-girls spelling
the beaus, let me relate to you, gerbatim
ct hteratin, conversation overheard at
the Arsenal one day. The young lady
was pretty and a coquette, but she had
fallen beneath the destinations of the
young naval officer, considered quite
young Aaron Burr among the ladies.
He is pale, with handsome dark eyes,
and notedly bright in conversation and
sparkling repartee. Said the demoiselle,
with leap-year freedom of sentiment:
" Mr.. Blank, do you know 1 have been
in love with you ever since l first saw
you? But how can anyone resist the
glances of your beautiful eyes?" Mr..
Blank, usually cool and self-possessed
to provokingness, colored brightly, and
appeared, for moment, i'll at ease and
somewhat abashed. However, he came
CALAMITY to the rescue, and probably
added one more grain of contempt he al
ready boasts of feeling toward the weak
ness and Stiffness of the fairer SEX
Washington Cor. Cincinnati Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
Death Of q Notable Woman.

Mrs. Octavia Walton LIE Vert, wife of
DR., Henry LIE Vert, and woman of
worldwide celebrity for her social genius,
recently died at Augusta, Ga. Her
grandfather, George Walton, was a
signer of the Declaration of Independ-
ence and Governor Of Georgia, and her
father succeeded Gen. jackson as Gov
ernor of Florida, whose capital, ITALIA
hassee, was named at his daughters in
stance. She enjoyed the friendship of
distinguished men. Gen. Lafayette
prophesied for her a brilliant career;
Washington Irving was fond of her
society, and Lamartine induced her to
write her souvenirs of Travel" which
was eagerly read on both sides of the
Atlantic. She was courted by mobiles
abroad and dignitaries at home, and was
especially prominent at Washington dur
ing Jacksun's Administration She OPP
posed secession, but remained at Mobile
through the war, doing much for the
sick and wounded and, at its close,
visited Washington to secure Gen
Beauregard's pardon. She has since re.
sided at Augusta
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
The Patriotic Millionaire.

The will of Joseph L. Lewis, who left
almost all his large wealth to the United
States Government, to be used toward
paying off the national debt, will not be
offered for probate before week after
next. some complications having arisen
as to the property. Yesterday he was
buried from the little house, No. 1856
Bloomfield street, Hoboken, where he
had lived for many years, only a few
persons being present at the funeral.
The dead millionaire seemed to have had
but few acquaintances, and information
in regard to his earlier history is very
meager. Mr.. George D. H. Gillespie, of
the Manhattan Banking Company, one
of the two executors under the will, says
that he thinks Mr.. Lewis came here from
one of the West India Islands. He
served in the war of 1912, and it was
with difficulty that his friends could pre-
vent him offering his services to the Gov
eminent at the breaking out of the late
war, though he was an old man of seven
ty at the time. He was enthusiastic in
his devotion to his adopted country-al-
most the only emotion he ever exhibited
and upon this fact his singular bequest
is easily explained His property, con-
sisting largely of real estate in this city,
is estimated by Mr.. Gillespie to be worth
not less than 1925, 900, and, with the
exception of few legacies to the amount
of about $50, 1000, he has left all to the
Government for the purpose named.
Whether he has any relatives could not be
ascertained. Mr.. Lewis was a very
"close" man, and many stories are told
illustrative of his habits. The fare
across to Hoboken is three cents, but
packages of tickets may be bought at the
rate of two cents. On one occasion Mr..
Lewis found on reaching the ferry on his
way home that he had left his two-cent
tickets at the Manhattan Savings Bank
in perfectly secure place, however,
and, rather than pay the extra cent, he
hurried back to that institution, got his
tickets and returned complacently to the
ferry. He was man of indomitable
energy and unusual physical strength,
so that only short time before his
death he bore his burden of eighty-six
years as if he had been a much younger
man. Whether he made his fortune in
the establishment at No. Wall street,
in the manufacture of engraved plates
for cards, ETC., or in outside speculations,
does not seem to be definitely known by
his friends. He is said to have been a
man of culture, and in making impromptu
verses he took great delight and pride
". Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
A Successful Dry-GOOds Clerk.


A successful dry-goods clerk is always
sure of employment. He will not be
obliged to stand any "sass" from his en-
ployer; because, if his qualities are
known, he will be quickly snapped up
by the rival concern.
In order to be a perfect success, he
must be handsome. His mustache ought
to curl. His eyes ought to be black
Ladies have an unaccountable admiration
for black eyes.
His hands must be small and white and
soft, for in making change they will
sometimes, accidentally, of course, come
in contact with those of his fair customer,
and it is important that he should be del
icate. He must by no means have warts
on them! We heard lady say not long
ago that she liked the goods and prices
at Jones & Jenkins, but the clerk had
two such dreadful warts on one of his
fingers that she could not examine the
calicoes for looking at them
tits vitality necessary that the dry goods
clerk should be good figure, and
look well in shawl, for some ladies
have a playful habit of asking him to
tTdHSlOTn HlHSell lnlO dummy ana
turn about at their command with a
Paisley, or a real Indian, draped over
his broadcloth. So square shoulders are
not admissible.
He ought to be good judge of char
acter, SO as to learn whether his Gus.
toner can be flattered or not. Men do not
believe it, but it is fact, nevertheless,
that some women do not like to be fiat
tered ...
He should have good teeth, that his
breath may be tolerable, for, when he
comes to the putting down the price G to
cost, he wants to lean close over his
customer, and if his breath is unpleas-
ant he should chew cardamon seeds.
His patience should be IN as large
stock as the corn in Egypt, whittier Jo-
seph and his brethren went to buy. He
must never show irritation. No matter
if he is fairly ready to burst, he must
hold himself in, for the moment he
speaks irritably that moment his custom
ers will desert him. They have right,
they say, to courteous treatment. No
matter how provokingly they talk to the
clerk, he must never be tempted to re-
ply in the same strain. 1t will be death
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
Some Japanese Usages.

The sovereign remedy for all ailments
is shampooing, and he who inherits the
trade is blinded in his childhood for the
sake of modesty. Shampooers are in
constant demand; at almost every cor
ner one is met, feeling his way by the
aid of the long staff, and blowing the
whistle that designates his avocation.
The women have graceful, modest bear
ing; in public never forward In mar
riage they shave the eyebrows and stain
the teeth Us tribute to the husbands
honor ... ....-..
Among the better classes great care
is taken in the education of women, and
time, pains, and patience are expended
upon music. History, romance, and in
structive facts are impaired by tradi-
tionary poetry that is sung to the ac-
compartment of the samisen, an instru-
ment not unlike the banjo, but with a
square body. The vocalization is harsh
and disagreeable.
Crime is speedily and severely rebuked.
The capital punishments are hari kari,
beheading, and, for parricide and the
gravest ottenses, crucifxion. The hari-
kari has been much modified of late; it
is reserved for State offenders, to whom
some consideration is due, but death
demanded. Ordinarily the execution
takes place in temple or at the palace
of some Daimio, who is ordered to super
intend the ceremony. A friend or
second is selected, who stands by the
offender with drawn sword, the katana;
a salver is offered the principal, in
which lies the knife for disemboweling,
and as he seizes it the second cleaves off
his head at blow. This is humane
modification of the method requiring
the principal to cut into his abdomen
before decapitation. This form, with
out interposition of second, is quite
popular as method of seeking death
when overpowered by grief for lost
friend or patron, or to oppose sea of
troubles. Beheading malefactors is
done by State agent who has distin-
guished himself in military life. The
victim is bound in a kneeling posture
and the executiOner, standing behind,
delivers blow with the sword that
sewers the head. This is then exposed
on crossbeam by the roadside. In
crucifxion, the culprit is bound to a
cross with thongs. and, after a pre-
scribed time of agonized exposure, life
is tapped with spears. The Tokaido,
the great thoroughfare of Japan, is thus
ornamented with trophies of justice to
terrify the ill-disposed and to assure the
upright. .t,"f .if H.""r
Sword-making is considered an honor
able occupation, and connoisseur of
blades can identify the handiwork Of a
celebrated maker with the certainty with
which some of US recognize the painting of
an old master. To fashion clothes, make
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

You are no gentleman, sir" said a
man who had witnessed the mishap.
Can't help that-ha! ha! no! how
laughed the other, bending almost
double.
"You haven't the first instincts of a
gentleman, sir" continued the other,
growing very mad.
81 know it, but oh! no! ho!" screamed
the other 81 know just how she felt as
. she went down carrying all that style,
and I-ha! ha! haw
81 don't see anything so funny in it, u
growled the other.
"No, you don't, but /" And he
hung to the lamp-post and laughed till
his knees weakened. When he recov.
cred his breath he explained to the
crowd: .I . ..-
1t was my wife, you see. She proba-
bly, wanted pair of shoe-strings or two
cents worth of silk twist, and it took hel
three hours to curl, and twist, and pow
der, and fix, up to come down here anG
wade around. Then to fall fiat with all
her best buds on, and to be helped up by
rag-buyer, and to hear the boys vel
out, why, it just takes all the-ho no
no! muscle right ha! ha! hout of me!"-
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
The Romance Of a Letter.

A few years ago young lawyer of
this city in good practice was called by
his business to visit a client, whose
counting.roo was situated on one of the
slips whence a line of Sound steamers
have their arrivals and departures. His
client had stepped out for few mo-
ments, and, while awaiting his return,
the lawyer stood on the pier watching
the movements of the boats in the har-
Dor. All at once his eye was attracted
by letter lazily floating on the water of
the dock The tide was high and the
water continually washed the fragment to
his feet. Finally he put forth his cane,
drew the paper to him, picked it up and
opened it. The envelope was gone but
the letter remained intact. The epistle
was dated at Portland and commenced:
My Dear Uncle" ending with the au-
thor's name, written in good old English
style, in full. 1t was so bright and in
teresting, even to perfect stranger like
the lawyer, that he could not help wish
ing that he had some fair lady CORE
spondent like this one to write him such
spicy billets. He could not get the let
ter out of his head
On his return to his office friend
dropped in for little chat. All at once
it flashed across the lawyers mind that
his friend formerly resided in Portland,
and might know the lady. In answer to
his question the gentleman said he did
not know her personally, but knew there
was such lady.
1t appears that a gentleman of that
city, who was possessed of much literary
culture, had two daughters. Both were
very highly educated, bright girls, and
the elder was for some time one of oul
popular high-school teachers. The other
was the author of the letter. An uncle
was captain of one of the Sound boats,
plying to New York, and the younger
daughter was a favorite niece of his
She correspondent with him, and it was
one of her letters to the uncle that the
briny mariner, after reading, had con-
signed to the bosom of Neptune and the
young lawyer had rescued from oblivion
The lawyer wrote to her and she answered
his letter, and quite correspondence en-
sued. At last one day she wrote him
that she had accepted school some dis
lance from Chicago and, on her way
west, should be at the station of the
Pennsylvania Central at such a time,
where, if he would like to meet his cor
respondent, he would have an oppor-
tunity. The lawyer was promptly Oh
hand at the stated hour and was even
more charmed with the lady after per
sonal interview than from her CORE
spondence. He begged permission tc
continue the correspondence, which was
granted. A few months ago the lady re-
turned to Portland from her Western So
journ, for a purpose that can be readily
guessed. The other day the Portland
papers announced that the Rev. Mr.. Nc
Winnie had united the couple in mar
riage, and the lady left that city for &
happy and luxurious home in Plainfield
N. j., where her husband now resides
N. Y. World .- -.I