Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-24

Yesterday G. NJ. Boss, a fisherman
who lives on q boat, beat his wife and
deied arrest by mooring his craft out in
the river. A policeman procured a skif
and made his way 10 the boat where he
arrested Boss. The latter threw his little
son overheard, but the policeman rescued
the boy.
The lumber pile on the east side of
Main street, between Union and Monroe,
Is dangerous because Of its proximity to
the horse car track. One pile Of this
lumber is within three inches Of passing
cars. Let the lumber be removed a
longer distance from the street car track.
Last night the Chickasaw Guards
elected Major G. V. Rambsut an hon
orary member. Mr.. D. A. Brewer, editor
Of the Avalanche, was elected a com
%plimeutsry" honorary member, a mark
Of distinction conferred because Of his
kindness to the company during the past
three or four years.
Elk. Market.nsster w. H. Phillips has
opened a blacksmith shop at 400 Second
street, between Beal and Gayoso, near
Keck's livery stable, where be proposes
to do FIRST. class work at low prices
Horse shoeing a specially, having had
an experience Of ovsr twenty-five years
in the business. Satisfaction guaran.
teed. Give him a call.
The damage to the Mississippi and
Tennessee treStle at Horn Lake has
been repaired and trains are running on
regular time. The characteristic sensa
ton published by one of the papers
about damage being done at Noneonnah
is unfounded, and doubtless resulted
from the felicitous inspiration of talent
in police matters.
Ths fun and interest continues IN,
abated at the Exposition skating rink,
large crowds attending nightly and daily.
The contest among the ladies for that
splendid hundred dollars silver service,
to be awarded to the best lady skater, il
creating considerable interest-and may
the BEST girl win. Messrs. Furguson &
Levi guarantee a square deal, and the
lists are open TO all the ladies.
Captain R. j. Blacks many friends
will press his claims for the Office Of
County Court clerk, which be is in every
sense qualified and worthy to fill. He ia
so busy as a deputy in the Office Of the
Chancery Court clerk that he has moi
had time to see many Of the people.
But this is not likely to diminish his
chances They know who and what he is
The Investigation of the charges
against retail grocers relative to tipping
it is said, has stirred up strife among
some city officials. The action Of the
general council in appointing q +" specia
detective" in this matter, is anything
but a compliment to the police chief. l
now seems hat even the johnson simon
pure Democrats agree with Mayor Flip
pin as to the necessity of q reliable auC
fearless detective system, which will cor
rect wrong and punish the guilty in
stead of causing bad results. Look gu
for an invitation to prove this before th,
commissioners.
Miss Hannah Venable, Of Chelsea, ia
vored us this morning with one of thl
first blooms this season of the magnolia
Surrounding her charming home is
beautiful grove of ~uagnolias, and also
flower garden with all the rare exoti
or tender plants found in an extensiv,
conservatory, to which she devotes mucl
time and care. The cultivation Of flower
and ~shrubbery, which lends such an en-
chantment TO a home, is mostly due (
the refinement and finer natures of tn
ladies of the household; and the Mem
phis suburbs contain many of thes,
charming spots, especially Chelsea
Soon the fragrance Of the msgnoli
bloom, added to the perfume OF the mum
berless flowers, will laden the at~mospher
with a sweetness and charm unknown t
more northern climes.