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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
Il COTTON CROP.
An Unusually Good Prospect for "A
Large Yield,

Large Yield.
The June returns to the department of
agriculture indicate an increase of fully
three per cent. in the area planted in
cotton. The percentages, as compared
with the acreage OF 1877, are: Virginia,
100; North Carolina, l0l; South Caro-.
lima, lob; Georgia, IO2; Florida, 100:
Alabama, l04; Mississippi, 100; Texas,
LOG; Louisiana, l0l; Arkansas, 50;
Tennessee, SO. The condition Of the
crop is better than in June of last year.
The igureg indicating it are the same as
10 1877 in Virginia, Georgia and Louisi-
ana, and higher in all the other States.
They are as follows: Virginia, 88; North
Carolina, 81; South Carolina, 80; Flori.
da, 50; Georgia, l0l; Alabama, IOl;
Mississippi, SO; Louisiana, 90; Texas,
l04; Arkansas, 98; Tennessee, 81. The
general average of condition is SO. The
stand is generally good; in limited dis
triets it is imperfect in consequence Of
the planting of seed of impaired vital.
ity. The season is earlier than the last
by an average Of ten days In
some districts the crop is no further
advanced than usual at this date; in a
lew localities a difference of three or
four weeks is claimed in favor of the pres,
ent crop. The comparatively low cor
dliion in North Carolina is due to wet
weather and cool nights. In South Caro-.
lima and Georgia planting was unusually
early, with seasonable weather until the
first week in May, since which time there
has been little rain, and drouth is gener.
ally reported. 10 several districts in
Georgia the best prospects for many
years are claimed. In Mississippi, Louis
lana and Arkansas rains have been fire.
quent, and in districts injuriously heavy.
Very favorable weather has been en-.
joyed in Texas. Few insects are re.
ported. The cut worm was a partial
cadse Of defective stands at many points
on the Atlantic coast, and plants are
beginning to be infected with lice in
limited areas west of the Mississippi.
The injury has been very slight. Fields
are unusually clean 10 culture, ard labor
is increasing in efficiency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
Peabody Billiard Room,
First'class in every respect,
sid Cook, Proprietor. All

MADAME PoMPADoUR's GARTER" is
the name of a new. thrilling and histori,
cal romance of the reign of Louis XIV
by Gabrielle de St. Andre. now in press
and to be published in q few days by T,
B. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia.
1t is q man Of the days of Madame
Pompadour, is a story of love, intrigue
and facts, and will no doubt prove to be
one Of the most popular and successful
novels that have appeared in print for
years, for its pages will be courted and
perused by all that are fond Of a thor.
Oughly good novel, for its great aud
absorbing interest. 1t will be issued in
uniform style and price with Thee"
" Kathleen" Gabrielle" aud Miss
Crespigny," published by the same firm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
LynchlnR of BadJer ana Pearson BY
an Armed Mob.

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn, June 20.-Pear-
son and Sadler we're taken from the jail
at this place about | o'clock this morn,
ing by a body of men variously estima.
ted at from forty to one hundred, none
of whom we're masked but uuknoWn to
the sheriff. The sheriff, Mr.. j. S. Jonea.
resisted as long as he considered his
safety would justify. This morning
their bodies we're found about three miles
east of town hanging both to one limb
within about ten feet OF the road. There
is nothing known as to whether Pearson
or Sadler made any statements as to
their guilt or innocence. The lyncbers
were very quiet, and although they were
seen By several parties they would not
allow any one to zone near them. The
c%oroner's jury rendered a verdict Of
hanging by unknown parties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY
The Dollar weekly Ledger.

The DOLLAR WEEKLY LEDGER is I'M.
q%uestionebly one Of the most enterpris.
ing, leading and newsy journals in the
Union. Subscribers will be guaranteed
the latest and most reliable reports and
editorials upon all questions affecting
the social, national, political, agricul.
tural, manufacturing and scientific ques.
tons of the day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
OAPADURA.



General W. Y. C. Humes has returned
from Washington.
George Robertson has returned from q
two years trip to Europe.
John G, Lousdale, it,, has returned
from a trip through North Mississippi.
Charles Nelson, Of Nashville, is in the
city on his return from Hot Springs,
Ark.
William Y. Hamlin and bride, nee
Miss Watson, Of Detroit, Mich, reached
home yesterday.
j.. 7. Fargason, accompanied by Miss
Marsh and Misses Mary and Blanche
Brown and Mamie Fargason, left last
night to spend the summer at Sewanee,
Tenn.
DR.. W. B. VIM and bride, nee Miss
Cohen, Of New York. have reached the
city, DR.. VIM, who was graduated
with honor and distinction at Bellevue
Hospital College, New York City. is the
son of our worthy citizen K. ]. B. L.
VIM, His bride is a daughter of Mr..
Cohen, the business manager of the New
York Graphic.
Frazer Ednondson and bride, nee Miss
%Pennybaker, Of Lebanon, have returned
to their home in this city, and are re.
ceiving the congratulations Of numerous
friends. Mr.. Edmondson is a brilliant
lawyer and accomplished gentleman .
His bride is a lady Of rare intelligence
aud culture, bsing a daughter Of the late
Colonel Ell R. Pennybaker, State Comp.
t%roller, who was one Of the best aud
most faithful officers in Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

To My You've FRIEEDs:"-In an.
swer to your call on myself to become a
candidate for the office Of clerk OF the
Circuit Court Of Shelby county, l hereby
signify my willingness to accede to your
request, and submit my name, subject to
the action Of the National executive
committee and ratification in mass meet
ing. JONATHAN Woop.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

Don't forget 10 call and see
Mrs. McOullOugh's ImperiGl
SelEcOndensiEg Steam and
Hot Air Cooker, the only one
OH earth. Cooks three differ.
ent articles on one hole of the
stove. ATT. ]. TurnbuII's, 234
Mafn at. sat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

A Troy inventor will shortly take out
a patent for a cataphone. By means oil
wires stretched along back yard fences
and housetops, be conveys, with the aid
Of some simple machinery, all concate,
mated caterwals into on air tight barrel.
By another simple continuance, the
sound 10 the barrel can be compressed,
and can be used in quantities for FIRE
and burglar alarms. The inventor pre-
diets that be will give to the boys some
thing that will make Rome howl, in place
of dangerous FIRE crackers for Fourth Of
July celebrations. For blasting rocks,
he says, it is just the thing,-[Troy
Wing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
The world Looked BeRutiFuI "a
Him.
Columbia Register.

McEvoy, a few days before his execu.
ton, while talking with his counsel, said
that he had always been Indifferent about
being executed, and more especially
since his last escape-even upon the day
on which be was respited by the gov
ernor. But now, sir, life is very sweet
to me. Never, never before did the
world look so beautiful to me The
songs OF the birds sound sweeter, the
leaves on the trees look greener and
fresher, the sun lin which / have never
seen anything particularly beautifully
breaks through my cell window, and for
the first time in all my life | see beauty
in that, too"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

TEMPERANCE meetings continue every
night at Chelsea Baptist Church and St.
Johns Methodist Church, corner Of
Vance and Lauderdale streets, except
Thursday, when a grand rally takes place
at Jefferson Temperance Hall. All arc
invited. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

NEXT Monday evening the steamer
Hattie Rowland gives an excurion to the
Aid Society OF St. Mary's Cathedral. 1t
will be a pleasant occasion. The price
OF admission will be Csc. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

In the LEDGER job office can be found
competent, skilltul aud tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job If printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
WcUinnis' Magic Liniment,

TcGiDnls' Magic Liniment,
Que Of the best family medicines now
known. A specific for all affections Of
the throat and for collie. Use wherever
a liuiment is indicated. References:
Rev. DR.. Waddel, e. Whitmore, Colonel
W. W. Coleman, Jas, N. White, Major
w. B Waldran and J.. Il. Goodlett. For
sale by W. N. WILKINSON & Co.,
est $40 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
To the voters Of shelby Coupty.

Some weeks since | had the honor OF
presenting myself TO you for the posi-.
ton Of clerk Of the County Court indie.
pendent Of party or politics. | am de
termined to make the race, and respect.
fully ask your support.
". B. WALpRAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

a combination has been made with
Miss Emma Abbott and the Hess Eng.
ish Opera Company, whereby Mas AS.
bolt becomes the prlma donna for neat
season. Miss Abboits repertoire will
include Faust, Lncia. Mignon. Paul and
Virginia, Bohemian Girl, Martha, ETC.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

A rheumatic New Yorker who has ab
stained from coffee for Eve months, as.
serts that in that time he has been nearly
free from the "twinges diabohcal' from
which he had suffered for many vars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

Jacob Shaeffer is matched TO NAV
William Sexton, the champion billiard
player Of America, three games Of 1000
each for $4,000, The first game will be
played in Tammany Hall, New York,
about the 18th Of July, and the second
in Chicago, and the third in Cincinnati.
Shaeifer's best score at present is 457,
but he is said to have made in practice
o break Of 1921,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
"The sweet singer of Michigan
Courier Journal.

"The Sweet singer of Michigan
Courier-Journal.
The more you endeavor to suppress
genius the more vigorous it bursts forth.
Mrs Julia A. Hoore, the "Sweet Singer
Of Michigan" complains that her /" Sen.
timental Song.beok," pHblished a short
time ago, was very cruelty received by
the critics-that entirely superhuous
class Of human beings who ought to be
prosecuted for cruelty TO such lovely
crestures-yet here she breaks forth into
4" Later Poems" The World is amazed
to hear Of Julia's dissatisfaction, and
quotes laudatory comments on her
"Soug.boak" that would have quite over.
whelmed a woman of any ordinary
amount of expectation. AmoIe these,
the Rochester Democrat says: 1.-THE
man who can read them without Mysteries
is a fend in human shape" The
Hartford Times thinks cher songs
eclipse Solomon's in every respect" An
Ohio critic writes: Byron is the poet
of culture, Burns of the masses, Mrs.
Browning the sweet singer of the draw.
iug.roem, but Julia A, Moore is the
sweet singer of every room in the house,
and the back porch as well.' etc,
Neither has the Courier Journal been
silent, Its horn unblown," in the sweet
singers praise. AS is we'll known to it's
subscribers, many nice things have been
said in her favor in our most valuable
columns. Yet Julis's song, though as
loud and As long as ever, has q sad re.
frain. II Lord Byron could only have
known that "a sketch Of bis life was
destined to be sung by so admirable a
singer, what a balm it might have been
to his bruised spirit Sing on, sweet
Julia, sing on.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

For cheap wall paper and window
shades 60 to L NJ. Dean, 39I Main. Tot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
John Walsh, Undertaken,
34l Second st., next postofice. l44t
SsnsatiOn.


Brooklyn has q very pretty sensation.
Miss Prange, a sweet-looking blonde of
eighteen, handsomely and f~ashionably
dressed, had her pockt-book stolen last
Friday while out shopping She ran
after the man until she was out of breath,
then jumped into a passing wagon and
told the driver to drive after him. when
| ca1rht him" says Miss FRANCE, the
prisoner gave me back my pocket. book;
then he told me about his poverty, and |
went and found out that what he said
was so. His wife and baby we're sick.
| gave them part of the money. Then
the officers came and took him in spite of
me-" She did not want the prisoner ar.
rested, and entreated with tears that ev.
thing might be done to release him. The
prisoner, Theodore Hollis, is "a deli.
cate, mild-maDnered man, Of kindly and
honest expression His relatives, who
are respectable, wsll.to do people, we're
shocked to learn of his utter restitution,
which he had proudly concealed from
them. Speculation, ill.health aud " hard
times had reduced him to this state.
Even the judge was affected, and said il
the district attorney would accept a plea
Of petty larceny, he would let the pris
oner 90. The district attorney was
" good" and the prisoner was dis
charged. The pocketbook contained 81
aud a ring, which Miss Prague wouldn't
have lost for anything The crowd
pressed around the young lady aud half
a dozen gentlemen pressed their cards
in her hands. The card of an editor
bad written on the back Of il: Accept
the admiration of one who speaks for
many in praise of your courage, pluck
and womanly generosity" She has re-
ceived numbers Of letters, some contain
ing expressions of admiration, others
money for the poor family. Theodore
was always too proud" said bis cousin,
"and concealed his real position from
all his friends. One Of the coolest days
last winter l met him on Broadway.
Why, Theodore, where is your over.
coat7" l asked. Well, Frank he an.
swered, you know | always did hate an
overcoat, and thought I'd walk brisk TO-
day and do without it At that very
moment it was in pawn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

Bartee's pure Illinois cream
Zoe per plate, 1913 Main Vt. s5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
cHIRAwARE, ETC.

Patent Fly Fans.
Refrigerators,
Peacock Fly Brushes.
Ice Cream Freezers.
Fruit Jars and Jelly Glasses.
Water Coolers.
French China Dinner and Tea Sets complete
for S25. at
CHAS. N. ERICH'S. LIE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
J. q. McDAVTT. B. M. sTRATrOS.
S. II. DuSscOAB, JR.

OF Ham BOug. RdOre he advance whchW we offer to lac wholesale trad nj baTgaimss
Also arbank Lard in Herces,h alEhaFrI% kegs an buckep Fresh arrival Of
cIcHAensO aneAL, Graham Hour an n fulfil IA of Staple md Fancy GrOcerfesa IN Of
MncnW 70 Onr at rock bottom prices - M0ssr. ]. T. and Sam H. DunsNmb Jr-
changed Memphis Jun il ISIS n NJ SRA mWmnm I'M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
A Horrible Death.

Wednesday afternoon the south. bound
train on the Mississippi and Tennessee
railroad ran over and killed a negro
named VIM. Wilson, who was asleep on
the track near Gamers Station. Will
sons head was severed from the body.
An inquest was held yesterday afternoon
by the coloner, and the remains Of VIII
son were turned over to the station agent
for burial. The accident occurred in a
cut where the shert curve prevented the
engineer seeing the man until within q
short distance Of the SPOT. The eugi.
neer reversed the locomotive, but this
waS Of no avail. Wilson was in the habit
Of going to sleep on the track, and had
several times been aroused just in time
to avoid death. The body was fearfully
mangled, one arm aud the head being
severed from the body.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

Those desiring 6rst.class board or
choice rooms and board will take notice
that Miss S ]. Sweet. late prophecies Of
the 0verton Ladies Restaurant, No. 81
Madison street, has removed to the more
c%ommodious building, No. SO Madison
street, where she will continue to serve
ladies aud gentlemen with meals as &C.
ceptabIy as heretofore. lOl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
CAPADURA.

HoRsEs and buggies for hire at FAIRIES
or
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

QUERY: Why will men smoke com
o tobacco, when they can buy Mar
burg Bros Seal Of North Carolina
at the same priceY' [eod.xxvii.l46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21

For picture frames and looking glasses
90 t. l.. NJ. Dean, 3Sl Main ct. 70t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
FOURD.

THE cheapest place in Memphis to buy
L boots and shoes is at
70 81 MARSH & CO.'S, 847 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
BOARDING.
LOST,

THIS morning. probably on Madison or Sec
i ond streets, a paper box containing a set
of coral and jet pin. Return to 81 Exchange
street. and receive reward. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-21
WARTED

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 IA settlement Of my accounts unless
accompanied by my written order.
Bet e. WHITM0RE.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-22
SALTWATER NEWS.

Wheat receipts light Price, IS, Ct and "a
cents.
The st. Paul& Duluth road yesterday shipped
six cars of freight.
D. R. Noyes and Rev. d. r. Breed. both of
st. Paul in the city.
Social hop this evening ut the club rooms.
under the management of the T. Il. T. boys
The Swedish Lady Quartette have reconsid
cred the canceling of their engagement for the
9th OF November and will be here
The Saltwater & Taylors Falls road yesterday
shipped 600 barrels of flour and five car loads
of ties, and received five car loads of merchan-
disc.
Nc. j. Sax, the skillful gymnast, who has
won several prizes in competing with other
gymnasts Of the State intends to start a train
ing school for adults the Ist of December
This will give an opportunity to all who desire
we'll developed muscles to crafty their wish.
The entertainment given by the literary and
dramatic club Wednesday evening was we'll at
tended and gave complete satisfaction. These
entertainments, which are to be continued
throughout the winter, will prove pleasant as
we'll as profitable way to spend ones evenings.
The Saltwater Turnverein will give an enter
tainment and dance at opera hall Thursday,
Nov. 49, The entertainment will consist of
gymnastlc exercises, acrobatic feats, ETC. Some
of the best talent in the State is to be present.
MIR. Sax and twenty-five Of his scholars will ex-
hibit their gyrnnastic skill.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-22
THE WAR BEGUN.

The war between England and Afghan
1stan has at last begun. The Ameer has re-
turned no reply to the English ultimatum,
and an advance has been ordered. Ere this
the mountains that hedge the little kingdom
about are no doubt resembling with the
boom of cannon and the rattle of musketry.
The conflict promises to be bloody one,
for the subjects of Sheere Ali are determined
to resist as long as life lasts.
The causes OF the difficulty are recapitu-
lated by Lord Cranbrook to the viceroy of
India. With a characteristic desire to shift
the responsibility from the present ministry,
the secretary traces the reason for the first
arrangement to the refusal of the Gladstone
government, as far back as 1878, to state
definitely how far England would protect
Afghanistan in case of an invasion by Rus
STA. This error was sought to be remedied
by the present ministry, and when Lord
Lytton was sent to India, he was instructed
to otter the Ameer the protection he pre-
vlously solicited, namely, substantial pecu-
mary aid, recognition of his dynasty, and a
pledge OF material support against unpro-
.yoked foreign aggression, conditionally upon
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-22
BOUND TO BEAT THEM.

Hoo NeaU Yorker Beat the Insurance
Companies Out of $4,000.
Insurance circles in New York are greatly
agitated by the announcement of the sudden
death of Colonel Walton Dwight, of Bing-
hampton, N. Y, who within the last three
months had taken out policies in various
companies to the amount of nearly $25O,OOO
in favor of his wife and son. The deceased
colonel was at one time enormously rich.
but owing to the decline in real estate be-
came bankrupt last year. He had made the
condition on taking out the policies on his
life that all premiums should be payable
quarterly. One of the companies becoming
alarmed at the vast amount of insurance
Dwight was accommodating, endeavored to in
duce him to agree to have his policy can
celled, but this he refused, saying that he
did not intend to permit the insurance com
panies to bulldoze him. The insurance
men assert that Dwight deliberately DESTROY
ed his life. They say that, while suffering
from hemorhage of the lungs, he stripped
off his clothing, and swan across the Sus-
quehannah river four times; and that while
in very poor state of health. He was in
the habit of making protracted tramps in
the woods with the dog and gun, with the
object of fastening his death. After q
hasty consultation yesterday the insurance
men dispatched two physicians to make
post-mortem examination of the remains,
and secure the stomach for analysis. There
will undoubtedly be protracted legal con-
test over the payment of the insurance
money. It seems Mr.. Dwight's family
physician had for three weeks past been pre-
scribing arsenic to his patient, and should
this poison be found in the stomach, it
would not be sure indication that Mr..
Dwight had committed suicide. All the best
known Insurance companies of the United
States are interested in this case, which
promises to become a cause cele6re.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-22

Total. ..... 81, 226,1O7 $46,726,3l4 Se3952, 421
The returns from California, Nevada. Color
ado, Montana and Utah, the largest bullion
producing States and Territories in the country
have been compiled from reports made by ey.
press companies and State officials, and from
the other States and Territories from the best
known and most reliable sources of informa-
ton obtalnable. A considerable amount of
gold bullion, produced chiefly in California and
Colorado; does not appear in the returns made
by the express companies; in California being
taken direct to the mint at San Francisco by
the owners, and in Colorado being shipped from
the State through private hands. estimate
that this would add to the gold product as
above given of California at least 81. SOC. 900.
and to that of Colorado 100000. These
amounts added to the foregoing returns wonld
bring the total gold production for the year to
$50,226 l07.
The records of the minis show that S4s,O75.-
1876 of domestic gold bullion was actually
deposited, and the reports of the customs
authorities exhibit $205,319 of domestic bull
lion exported, thus leaving about $4,000, 600 of
the estimated production of the country unao-
counted for, an amount most likely consumed
in manufacturs and also held by private par
ties, particularly in the Black Hills region and
other remote mining sections of the country.