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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
ohio L~cgisIature.

CoLUMBUs. May 9.-In the senate the
house joint resolution directing the board
of public works to take immediate charge
of the public works was adopted.
A message was received from the gov.
eruor nominating Joseph T. Wright, Of
Cincinnati. to be State superintendent Of
insurance for three years from June Sd,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
For CriminaI CouItJUd~o

THOMAS II. LOCKWOOD id a candidate (for
re-sleetion) for Judge of the Criminal Court
Of shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton: 1878; subject to the action Of the demo
cratic-C conservative Convention.
J. N. GREER announces himself a canai-
Shelby county. subject to the action al the
mocra'ic-Censervatiye Convention. Ute
l am q candidate for Judge Of the Criminal
Court Of Shelby county.
19te p. n. gCpuncc
LELAND LEATHERMAN ia a candidate
Tor Judge of the Criminal Court az Shsihv
cyunty. Election next August. I54ts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

Washington Cor. Somerville F~alcon.l
Governor Harris and General Atkins
have both improved very much in health,
and the latter is now hard at work as
chairman of the appropriation commit.
tee of the house. Tennessee is very ably
represented in both branches of congress,
and it is to be hoped hat the good sense
Of the people will induce them to return
their faithful representatives. II takes
a man four years OF service in congress
to fully qualify him to do justice to bis
constituents, and a new man is really Of
very little service to the people. States.
men are not born, bat acquire stAteerail
by hard labor and study. These re.
marks apply fOrcibly to your representa-.
tive, Mr.. Young, who has acquired an
influence and standing 10 the house and
with 1.-THE departments Of the govern.
ment, which enables him TO be a mos
valuable representative.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
lnnfnnfinnn.

WAsHlSeSOS. May 9,-For Tennessee,
Ohio valley, upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys and lake region, rising
barometer. cooler northwest to southwest
winds, aud clear or partly cloudy wealth
er, with possibly occasional light rains
in the lower lake region.
The rivers will generally fall some.
what I.. n.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
Obscene Literntars Among school
.-,l.I l. ChildEen.

Anthony ComStock has been grubbiug
for nastiness in the public schools OF
Brooklyn, and, u%nfortu nAtely, with ex.
cellent success. he publishes a letter
10 which be sayss There are three
public schools in Brooklyn, where, last
week, ] found girls from eight TO thirteen
years Of age who had had and read, with
in the past six months, the most obscene
and filthy matter, and | have ia my pos.
session some Of the same taken from
these little gifls. Lone day interviewed
some ten or, fifteen Of these little girls
either 10 or out Of school. | found
twelve girls in one school, or former
pupils Of the same, who had the most
infsmously vile matter. In another
school | found among the boys a most
obscene book Of the worst possible char.
Rcter, This was taken there by a boy Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
FER Clrcuit Courr CIern.

ED W0RSHAM is a candidate for CLARK NJ
the Circuit Court, at the ensuing August e;sc.
tloni subject to the action of tie Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
DABNEY NJ. SCALES announces bimself a,
candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of
Sheioy county at the August election. subject
convention. s6ta
Us, GALLOWAY is a candidate for Clsrk
OF the Circuit Court at the ensuing ASSnsf
election, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention. 1Tto
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
COMMUNISM.
koaEney ana his Adherenta with
draw from a Meeting.

draw from a Meeting.
SAN FRAScIsco, CAL May 9.-The
Workingmen held a mass meeting at
Horticultural Hall last night, in response
to a call Of the county committee, to test
the question between the committee and
Kesrney. The latter gave out in ad'
vance that he would take charge of the
meeting, but what may be termed the
constitutional element Of the party as.
serted its a%scepdaqcy. A strong force
OF police we're present, and the Kearney'
ties finding themselves in a minority ad,
ipurned to the number Of several hun,
dred TO the street, where they held an
opposition meeting, and the proceedings
in the hall we're conducted to a peaceful
and satisfactory conclusion The result
is accepted as an indication that Ksar.
ney has lost bis hold on the larger and
more respectable portion Of tie party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09


Mr., GEORGE B. PETERS is announced
as a candidate for attorney general Of
the Criminal Court of Shelby county ct
the ensuing August election, subject to
the action Of the Democratic and Con
s~eryative convention Mr.. Peters gradu-
ated at the Washington and Lee Univer-
sity with the highest honors of his class,
and afterwards graduated at the
Lebanon Law School. He en-,
tered upon tie practice of law
several years ago and soon won a de-
served distinction at the bar. In 1874
be was elected to the legislature, and
served in the Thirty. ninth general as.
sembly. where be labored with untiring
zeal and efficiency. In 1876 he was
again elected, being the only member Of
the previous house returned to bis seat,
and served both in the regulr and
special sessions with ability and great
credit. His record is we'll known, and
his positions, especially ia regard to the
State debt question, generally approved.
Whatever he does he does veil and thor.
ooghly. In the present candidacy be
has a strong support both in the city
and country among those who know his
frmness Of character, energy and fitness
for the position.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

John Brougham called Lolita a ORA.
matte cocktail, and Clara Morris calls
Aimee a Franco American cocktail.
People say Aimee is bad says Miss
Morris, but | can't see it. She is very
clever, and at home she looks like a de-
mure old marred woman with a family
of children, and strictly Catholic at
that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

1t seems that Colonel IDgersoll has a
patent on his plan Of destroying hell and
shaking confidence in Christianity. He
has begun a suit in the United States
Court against the Detroit Publishing
Company, TO restrain ii from publishing
his lectures, and for damages for already
publishing an edition of such lectures.
This company has published a cheap
edition Of Ingersolrs most popular lee.
lures, for which he claims = copyright.
Ordinary inidels, in attacking the Chris.
tan religion, should proceed carefully,
lest they trench upon the intellectual
property Of Colonel ~IngeFSoll,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
Fer AttOTney.GeneFai OF CrImIooI
qAOnra

GEO. b. PETERS Is a candidate for Atto,-
ney-usner9l Of the Criminal Court Of sbSIbv
county 9t The ensuing August cleo ion snbisct
2 tho Democratic and Conservative CopysSs
H. SAMMoN announces himself a san.
Court; subject to the Democratic ana ConassprSSII
ativo Convention. 'nu OVnserV-
=; N: hEARN is 2 candidate for the Office
81 hLtotney. General Of tko Or~iminaiGonrt oe
shelby county, at tho onsclng AuruSt' SISct,SoU Ot
EDWARD L. BBLOHER announces bims.ie
as sS z Ss1aid9ts for tho otice Of Atterney Gem.
At MSmnbisV, lbbm I'm, Court Of Shelby county
Deinocratic-O Conservative Convention, '"0
W: GORDON ig a candidate for the osiso,
81 Atterney- General Of tho Criminal Can't "
shelby county AZ Momphis' tniGec, Vyyurto l
a atva q the Democratic md ConsorVo
nn l5to
"a a ANDERSON announces himself n nan
9ldale TOT Atterney-g enoral OF the CrisnVanI
S SiSs subject to the Democratic and con9sppSSt.
l48tQ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
For uhaUoaIIor

GEO W. WINCHESTER is a candidate for
chancellor, Of the Ohancery Court of Shelby
county at the August election, 1878, subject to
tive Convention.
We are authorized to announce CALVIN
+. VANCE as a candidate for Chancellor oe
shelby county at the August election.
T.. /. MIC0U is q candidate for Cbapoeltc-
Of shelby county at the ensuing August cleo
non, subjectto nomination blythe DemscyAtiS-
Conservative convention.
l HEREBY announce myself a cSndidate
Tor Chancellor of the Chancery Court Of SbaI,
byo county, at the next August election.
Zlte W.. P. WILSON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

FoRr FAIRFIELD, Me-, May ga
young woman named Smith, having been
disappointed in marriage, drowned her
self and child at Bath, N. B., yesterday.
GETTRsBURG, Pa, May 9.-Alter Y,
Shindel, Of Dauville. Pa, and G. Kohler,
Of Hanover, Pa, students at the theo,
logical seminary here, we're drowned IL
Spring lake yesterday by the upsetting
Of a boat. They we're graduated by the
PennsylYanis College last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
MISSISSIPPI.

There are 4s4 Mississippians on the
pension rolls who fought in the Mexicas,
Black. Hawk aud other wars.
Captain W. r. Pillov, Of Leaore
county, last year raised on three and a
half acres Of land, 237 bushels of corn.
Eli Morrow, one Of LaFayette's Oldest
citizens, dropped dead from rheumatism
of the heart at his place near Taylor I
Depot last Tuesday week.
General j.. z George has offered to
give several Thousand dollars worth OF
land in Carroll county to the Agricultu-
raj and Mechanical Collele, provided
the trustees will locate it near Carrollton,
Senator Lamar said Of Hon. H. D.
Moneys speech in congress. ut not
only confers distinction on the author,
but it strikes u powerful blow at the
Radical party"
V~icksbrrg Herald: The Corinthian
announces Colonel w. M. Inge, Of Cor.
NTH, as a candidate for congress in The
First M6ldrow's) district. Ii strikes us
that Mr.. Muldrow has made an excel.
lent representative, and that be is emit
tied BY all the laws of party fairness to
a re election.
By an act passed by the last Legislature
creating a State board Of health, Circuit
clerks are required to keep a record of
all marriages, births and deaths occurr
ing in their counties, Under the same
act every practicing physician in the
State is required to report to the Circuit
clerk OF his county all births under his
practice, date Of same, age, sex color
and nationality of parents; likewise
every death that occurs under his prac-
tics, name Of deceased, date Of death,
age, color, sex and nationality. All
matters herein rtquiTed oil physicians are
required OF midwlyes
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

TIE house committee on elections
yesterday disposed Of the South Caroline
contested election ease of Richardson
(Democrat) against Rainey (Republi
CAM the sitting member. A majority
report Ofthe committee will be presented,
declaring the seat vacant, and a minor
ity report in favor Of retaining the pres.
ent incumbent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
For CrinlinnI Court mor1

JESSE A. FORREST is a candidate to-
Vlerk Of the Criminal Court. at the August
cratic Convention.
WI Gibson is a candidate for CIs,k of
the Criminal Court, subject to tho Demoeratic
and Conservative Convention.
N. Q. PERKINS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk, of Shelby comfy at the election in
August, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic and Conservative Convention.
A. g. HARRIS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Olerk at the ensuing August election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
Aasassin Captured.

COLUMBUS, May 7.-Dr. r. U. Palmer,
murderer Of W, l.. Salisbury, banker,
and proprietor OF the Enquirer.Suu, OF
this city, was captured Monday after
noon in Russell county, Ala, BY two
farmers, and is now 10 that county jail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
T%RLEaRAPHIC
STOCKS n BONDS.

LONDON, May 8. 2 pm. = Consolt
for money, IS 1916; on account, =;
United States fve-twenties Of 1861, 1881;
United States ~ten-forties, 1911; United
States new four-And.a-hslfs, los; United
States new 6Ves, l06t. r tni
Nsw YORK, May o. 1850 I'm. =
United States skies of 1881, registered,
lO7t@lO7ii United States skies of 1881,
coupons, lO7b@lO7f; new ivss, lG4s@
.lO4i; coupons, O489lO43; new four
And-a-hslfs, lO3l@lO3s; coupons, lO34@
1898; new tours, lOO5@l0O3; coupons,
lOOt@l0O3; 6ve-tWenties of IS, new
issue, lO5f@lO4; fve,twenties Of 1867,
lO68@lO6i; 6ve.twenties Of SO, a
1865; coupons, -@lO9i ~ten.forties, 1861
CLOG; currency skies, ll9@ll9l. :
BREADsTuFFs.
LtvFEPooL, May o. Wheat, win
ter, llt 3d@lls Adj Milwaukee red, lOsOd
.@l0s Cd; CalifOrnia white, lis IDA
lis I'd; California club, lis 5d@l2s I'd.
Germ, new, 26sSd@26s Cd; old, 27s 3a@
Us Sd. Pork, ASS Cd. Beef, 79s Cd,
Bacon, long clear, 25s %; short clear
26s Sd. Lard, s6i9i. TAlIow. sss Cd.
Flour, 26s 0d927s Cd.
CHrcAoo, May ., u:OO am. =
Wheat, for May, lO93; June, lO6g@
1861; July, lO4, Corn, for June, 3sl
bid; July, 800 Receipts = Flour, I.
o22i wheat, 81, 4sO; corr. 2l9.49O. Ship
menta-FlOur, s5Ol; wheat, 1861; corn
3d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

BosTox, May 9-The house yesterday
by a vote Of l2S to AZ. refused to repeal
the restrictive savings bank law, but
passed a law allowing a person to set of
money on deposit against any mortgage
the bank may hold on his property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

Ar the Wilson county convention, held
last Monday to appoint delegates to tie
judicial convention at Nashville on the
18th of May. Colonel r i Thompson
offered the following reIolutiOn, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the delegates from Viii.
son county, to the Judicial convention.
are hereby instructed to cast the vote OF
Wilson county for Judge Deaderick, Of
East Tennessee, Colonel J. J. Turner. Of
Middle Tennessee, and Judge Lea and
Judge Sneed, of West Tennessee, aud for
some other man who cannot be innu.
eneed By msneyed corporations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

BosroE, May S.-The Home Mutual
Insurance Company Of this city has been
epjoined, and will close up its affairs.
Assets, Sal, $50; liabilities, sl,44s 1893;
{ outstanding risks a. present 100000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

Jasper, the colored preacher Of Rich
mond, who proves from the bible, To bis
" satisfaction, hat de sun do move,
can further fortify his position by quot.
ing frem Revelation xxi, 10: And the
6rst foundation shall be Jasper
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.
GARD.

To all who ars:suHsring fromlthe errors ani
indiscrotiOns of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay. loss Of manhood. etc.. l will
send a receipt that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
BY missionary in South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
7. LYMAN, Station D, lBibLs House, Ne1o York
CITY. .xxvii-35 eodhw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
For COMFY Tru.,ea

We are authorized to announce ]. ]. RAW
LlNGS as candidate for reelection 10 the
ONCE Of County Trustee at the August cleo
ton, subject to the Democratic and Conserva-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
OF Oournn They VIII.

LEwlsBURG, May 9.-The Union Ma
tional Bank has suspended. 1t is thought
the depoSitors will be paid in full.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
Mig sOuIhern Failure.

ATLANTA, May 9.-J. & s. Bones, OF
Rome, hardware merchants, have failed.
Liabilities, $175. 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
For shertG.

,C.L. ANDERSON is a candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Sheriff, subject To the
actien of the Convention Of the Democrats
9nd Conservative party of Shelby counfv.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
AMMouMcEMENTs.
FOr Attorney General of Rnrtla,a
Clrcuit COurt

GEO. g. DENT is a candidate for Attorney
General of the Bartlett Circui. Court OF
Shelby county, at tho ensuing August cleo.
uon subject to the action Of the Democratic
and Conservative Convention
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
fOr UIeFk of OonnIY Oonr1

w. !; WALDRAN is a candidate for Clerk
election. u august
JAMES, REILLY ia a candidate for tb0
ounce oil Clerk of the She by County Court NJ
sne ensuing August election, subject to Inc
Convention. W OONN'a'lVe
R.J. BLACK is a candidate for ClorL osu-
Ste august election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

y oIotN % hArtiett Circuit Court.
DANIEL q. SHELBY present Deputy
Circuit Court, at the ensuing Auenst c Is. |,
servativv Convention. "''-OOn-
kELIA M. JONES is a candidate for Cl.rt
nomlnaton Of the Democratic Conyeution'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
SALE OF STOCK.
NOTICE.

TN pursuance Of the power conferred BY the
Il pledge Of thirty shares Of stock OF the
fernando Insurance Company, by Shane,
Harris y Co., to secure q debt due bv SAID
Shame, Harris i Co. to said fernando In.
surance Company. / will. on the 10th day Of
May, 1878, at the southwest corner Of Mair
and Madison streets, in Memphis, sell said
thirty shares Ct said stock at public auction tC
the highest bidder. for cash. Sale to take
place at - O'Clock lii.
F. NJ. NELSON,
M.65 Sec'y fernando Insurance Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09

The subscription price Of ths PUB
LILO LEDGER is IS per annum for
he Daily, and 50 per GHnGH for The
Weekly-PostGge free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
INSURANCE..
INSURANCE.
j. A. SIMMONS,
No. 20 Madison ST.,
MEMPHIS /: TENNESSEE

Represents Following Inauranco
C-Ompantess
Mtna, OF Hartford, assets -~.,......S 81 .OS7, 9OT 90
TTm%nlx, Oh Hartford assets@..Y. 2,4O7 ,5Sl OO
America, Phila ielphia, assets. G. 601 .s8s o.
Royal Insurance Company, LiV-
erpool, e5sets........ ..,.... IL. OO0. 0Ga M
Mercantile Mutual (Marine) Insu-
rance Company, Of New York,
Sc I A'VVV'VVV y"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-09
For county Rerister.
For Clerk OF BartIets CircUt, Co.-,

CHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for Courtv
Register at the ensuing August election, ISIS.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25

once attempted TO take IL from him. scufi1e
ensued, a general rush was made from inside
the Hall TO the sidewalk: Policeman Hay
wood stepped forward 10 assist the Marshal,
but just as he did so, two other "cow men,
drew their pistols upon him and held him in
position. One of them ST apped a pistol in
his face, which fortunately missed fire.
About this lime pistol was discharged,
and Marshal Masterson shot through the
abdomen
Five shots followed in quick succession. A
general rush was made from the scene, and
All was over.
Wagner being shot ran into Peacock's sa-
loon and fell upon the floor, where he re-
manned until carried away by his friends. He
was fatally shot through the abdomen. He
died on the evening of the 10th, and was bur-
ried on the hill near town at p. NJ, On the
eleventh.
Walker, the Boss herler, ran through Pea
cock s saloon, and fell some distance in the
rear Of the saloon, from whence he was car
ried by his friends TO a room over Wright,
B-yerly & Co.'S store, where he now lies in a
very precA, ious condition, shot once through
the left lung and twice through the right arm.
Marshal Masterson walked across the street
and entering Hoover's s9loon, in the agonies
OF death, he said TO George Hinkle, "George,
I'm shot" and sank on the floor. His clothes
were sIi IL ON iiGe from the discharge Of the
pistol, which had been placed against the
right side Of his abdomen and turned
loose," making "A hole large enough for the
introduction of the whole pistol. The ball
passed completely through him, leaving him
no possible chance for life. He was carried
to his brothers room, where in half an hour
he died
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25
PERSONAL.

Jud,. 1 Rr,w.r. let for Top ka yester-
a,v
can, NJ II I,sl.v. went west Yesterday
mornin,
t,op Thom,sp F,nIon- went tn Topeka
YESTERDAY
y.Es scbaf.r the bIIIi,rtiist- is in town.
and win remain mill Monday.
Z.iII Toid has return.d from n trim into
IN, soutbw.S,.rn nor,io, nj ,b,. state
,,hor,.s s.hne,zar den,r,.d Yesterday morn.
Ina, for a twin ON tho Irnio, pacific. He will
,,1' ms f,r,s cheyenne
m S,.,pIin f., of Tr.,,op Missouri
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25
THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.
NM. BAINBRIDGE-


The district Court conyeues this mo ming
81, IA o,cIock. Judye Crozier upon the bench
,,,cr c,,-Yr
rory oouars III h"es "eie III '''''
court yesteruay morning
Aioert boSo anu "iiia '''
ehness, were hneu -
Charies ho~af Nas'"ne' "n'u
MARY Sneeo anu En-" ''"i'"' e'
iroiicsone anu $50
moral village ot Atei,soh, anu VINO were
taken up os 'he Po'iee
for street-~aikihs anu o'"er"iss i"'so
having themsei'es' were 'fue''u 70 I ieH'e 'ue
city imine"ia'eis' Which mill '"es
ed To DO
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25
THE MOST IMPORTANT
sitting bull Di.gusted with English,
rres ument.

ST. PAUL, lS.-An Indian brother OF Lit
tie Grow, Sioux chief, arrived in this cit,
irrm Dakota, says that at Spotted Tai
Agency, lately, he met three Indians whc
had left Sitting Bull in the British Possess
ions, and returned TO their old huntin:
grounds, because they were determined moi
TO take up arms again under Sitting Bull
against their white brother. They say that
Sitting Bnll's people are treated very bad
" By the English and that Sitting Bull has
expressed determination to return 10 his
own lands, and there die, rather than sub
nit To such treatment.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25
senate Executive Session.

WASHINGTON, April, 1S.-The executive
session of the Senate to-day was mainly oc-
cupied with discussion in regard to the
Nomination of John Mcneil, of Missouri,
to be Indian Inspector. The principal
ground of opposition to him was tis having
caused the execution of ten guerrillas while
serving as an officer in the Union army
during the war of the late rebellion. The
Democratic Senators, generally, voted
against his confirmation, but it wasssfnally
effected by a vote of 81 to 70
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25

DETROIT, April IS.-About nine O'Clock
this morning John Steward, colored, and
Thomas Larimer, white man, were shot
while crossing Bates street, between Con-
gress street and Michigan Grand avenue,
BY John Stadler, the proprietor of large
beer saloon. The shot came from the sec
ond story of Stadler's saloon. Stadler, up
on being arrested. declared that the shoot
ing was accidental, and that the persons
shot are perfect strangers to him. He stat
ed that the gun vas loaded with squirrel
shot, and while in the act OF removing the
cap to withdraw the charge, the gun went
off 1t is thought Steward cannot live, but
Larimer's wounds are not considered dan
pprOus
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-25
KANSAS NEWS.

A musical convention is in session at
Council Grove.
Gypsey tramps are complained OF in the
neighborhood of Nefawaka.
Some of our exchanges fear that caterpii-
lars will be troublesome on fruit trees this
season.
The Murphy Movement has, in some To-
callties, caused whisky::to be reduced 10 five
cents drink.
After kerosene lamp has been burning
constansly for three hours, do not under any
consideration reiight 1t until it has been r.
6iled.