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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
THE COTTON EXCHANGE.
Resignation Of John S. Toof and Election
Of s. N. tes---compIlments to
the Retiring 0ficer.

Yesterday afternoon the board Of
directors of the Memphis Cotton Ex-
change, President Petit, Major w,
W. Guy, VIM. Bowles, ST., G, w.
billiard, Major Geo. Winchester and
r, w. Lightburne present.
The resignation of Mr.. John s.
Toof, the efficient superintendent and
faithful secretary, was received and
accepted, the members express
ing sincere regret hat his business in
~terests induced his withdrawal from
the position whose duties he has for
years discharged so well. After ac-
cepting the resignation of Mr.. Toof
the following preamble and resolutions
by Mr.. billiard were adopted:
The board of directors of the Mem
phis Cotton Exchange having this day
received the resignation of John S.
Toof, ESQ, who has, from the origin
of the institution, five years ago, been
its faithful, diligent and untiring sec
rotary and superintendent, are de-
sirous, in reluctantly severing official
connection with him, to express their
high satisfaction with the manner in
which he has discharged the very
onerous duties that have devolyeC
upon him, and their qualification witt
the unusual success hat has attended
the institution under his jealous anC
able management. Recognizing tina
the perfection of working detail tina
: distinguished the Memphis Cottoi
Exchange, the great influence it ha
attained, and the marked success tina
/. has attended its operations are largel.
/, due to the efforts of Mr.. Toof, be it
Resolved, That the members of tn
Memphis Cotton Exchange regret +
lose the valuable services of the secre
tary and superintendent, Mr.. John 5
Toof, whose resignation has this da
: been received.
= Resolved, That the retiring secre
tary and superintendent has discharge
8 his important duties with a fidelity
: accuracy, efficiency and executiy
ability and talent that have given pre-
= found satisfaction to the officers an
members of the institution, and with
" uniform courtesy and readiness to OF
lige that entities him to their war;
thanks, which are now rendered him.
e Resolved, That the officers an
members of this exchange expires
st their heartfelt wishes for the welfal
and prosperity of Mr.. John s. Toofi
a. all the relations of life, and especial
for his unbounded success in the me-
, camille career in which he has en-
! barked. In his official position, an
IT in his personal character, he wi
re possess the kindly feelings and respec
full regards of the members of this il
r stitution.
ia Resolved, That this expression
ID the sentiment of this Exchange
spread upon the minutes, and that Il
of name of Mr.. Toof be entered upon Il
IL books of the company as the first no
orary member.
Mr.. s. NJ. Gates, chairman of t
Of committee on statistics and inform
les ton, was elected to fill the place '
ID, Gated by Mr.. Toof. Mr.. Gates is o
of the oldest citizens and best post
cotton men in Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
The HOwards.

The following kilograms, which are
self-explanatory, have been exchanged:
SAN FRANcrsco, Cal, November 10, 1878.
A. D. LangstaR, President Howard Associa-
ton, Memphis, Tenn;
The Chronicle, of this city, states
that you have three hundred thousand
dollars remaining for distribution, and
loud complaints are being made that
u~ndeserying parties are receiving that
help which belongs to the poor and de-
serving alone. Knowing that this
must be an error, think that a dis
claimer will set the matter right.
JAMES G. PATRICK,
Chairman Citizens Committee.
To this the following answer was
sent:
MEmpHIs, November II, 1878.
James G.. Patrick, Chairman Citizens Com
mittee, San Francisco, Cal;
In answer to telegram, | can STATE
that we have less than ten thousanC
dollars on hand. U~ndeserving parties
have not received help from us, unless
fraud was practiced by them. In be
slowing our charities we looked onl.
10 the necessities Of applicants, usinl
our best Judgment in distributing, ant
making no distiction between whit
and colored. A. D.. LkNGsTAFF,
President Howard Association,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
Disposal Of the Mclean Cases

Disposal OF the Mclean Cases.
The celebrated cases of the State
against VIM. Mclean, formerly tax
collector of Shelby county, were dis
missed in the Criminal Court this
morning, on a motion of Attorney
General G.. P. NJ. Turner. These
suits were instituted in 1872. Mclean
has had two trials. The first time the
jury stood six and six, and the next
time ten for acquittal and two for con-
viction. Each trial occupied about
four weeks, and cost the State and
county a great deal of money. The
eases went off the docket on two
grounds First, the improbability o.
conviction, and, secondly, upon the
ground that there was a doubt as t
the proper discharge Of the jury a
the last trial before Judge Flippin, il
the face Of the objection of defendant
This disposal of these cases will doubt
less save a large and unnecessary ex
penditure Of public money. TIL
attorneys for defendant were Messr'
CAN'T and Horrigan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
Death of Harry Bassett.
-nrk post. Octoher "a

New York Post, October 2S.l
Harry Bassett, one Of the most noted
horses of the American turf, and the
champion three-year-old of his year, died
Yesterday at the farm of Colonel Nc
Daniel, at Trenton, N. j. He was born
in April, 1868, being sired by Lexington.
He ran nine times rs q th~ree-year-Old,
winning every race, and ran twelve times
MS q four-year-old, winning in nine of the
contests. His great contest with Long
fellow, at Monmouth Park, N. j., when
he was defeated, was one Of the most
memorable contests of the turf. A few
days afterward he defeated Longfellow at
Saratoga. He was run SO much IN 1874
that he had to be retired. An offer OF
$4,000 for him was recently refused.
1t can scarcely be asserted with the con-
currence of intelligent horsemen that
Harry Bassett was the champion Of the
turf in his thr~ee-year-old form. He was Il
splendid race horse, and has no doubt left
| a progeny that will prove his worth, but
he was by no means u champion" when
| Longfellow beat him almost out ofsight at
| Long Branch, nor did he ever receive
much credit for beating the poets name.
/ sake when the latter came near winning
from him on three legs and with one loose
plate cutting his ankles to flinders at Sar.
atoga. Harry Bassett leaves a full brother
on the turf-L0rry Harris Charley How.
ard, by Lexington, out Of Canary Bird
Howard would be Il fine race horse if he
would stick TO the track, but he generally
wants to bolt, jump the fence, and roam
in the pasture; SO the betting men, as 1
rule, rate him n. g.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

THE Presbyterian Grammar and High
School will be opened under the superin-
tendence Of Miss Jennie NJ. Higbee, assist
ed by an able corps Of teachers, on No
vembcr IS. Miss Higbce's qualification
as a teacher, and the high reputation that
this school has always enjoyed, viii insure
a liberal patronage. o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
ONE THOUSAND POUNDS
ReeI-fOOt Lake Perch
received this morning.
UCTO ID. FUCHS,
80 and Al Jefferson street. 6


Notice.
Parties having loss claims against the
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY
will please call promptly on the under
signed and viii make up their proofs Of
loss. Also, parties holding policies due
this month can pay them here instead Of
elsewhere. ]. Z. WARNER, State Agent,
OFT 29l Main street, Memphis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

OF Lonsdnle g. Co. (decasedl No. Q West
Court street, are prepared to furnish all
kinds of lrst-class male and female help.
Reasonable Office fees charged and Appli-
cations properly registered, which will
receive prompt attention. Parties in need
OF female help, as we'll as those desiring
employment, car consult together at our
Office between 9 am. and 8 pm. Especial
attention paid to furnishing all orders foi
eotton-pickers, farm hands and wood.
choppers. j. S. WOODWARD,
o. Manager.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

Professor Hayden IN forward with
a prompt disclaimer, so far as he is con-
cerned, Of the ridiculous story of Gem
eral Miles massacre of Bannock Indians.
Professor Hayden's statemept was hardly
eceisary. but as the story was alleged TO
come from a member Of one Of his expedi-
tons, IL wa rs well, perhaps, that the
! head of the survey should disown il,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
The Celebrated Cincinnati beer
ON Tap at
Emmerieh's Saloon,
81 I-2 Adams NJ. 58-t
TO SHIPPERS.
NC Star Union Zinc

TIL SLhr UnIOn Line
is now prepared TO transport cotton to all
points in the East and Europe with its &C
customed regularity and dispatch. Ship
pers Of merchandise from the East can
rely on its usual fast time, and a fair share
Of business is solicited. The past record
Of the line is sufficient guarantee for thu
future 1851 Ally G. TUTHER, Agent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
BILLY'S MARKET,
John Walsh, Undertak.
Is the Country Prosperous:

New York Herald.l
Now, what is true of New York Is true
of every city and town in the United
States, except those in the Southwest,
which have been so terribly desolated by
the yellow fever. The stories about the
| vast number of laborers who can find no
| employment are gross eXaggerations.
How many well-authenticated cases are
there of people who have died of starva-
ton? Not a hundred, nor even one-ffth
of that number, within the ample bounda-
| ries of the United States. But how have
our laboring population procured food
and shelter except by their earnings?
| Laying out of view the tramps and the
thieves, those who do not live by their in
dustry must be subsisted by public char
ity. But if we look into the statistics Of
the public charities of the country we
shall find that they have had no more
money to spend than in former years.
The fact that all our people eat and d not
starve is a complete answer to great deal
Of the prevalent c%roaking,
As to the agricultural class, which
forms the great bulk of our population, an
exploration Of any rural district would
show that it has both employment and
bread; nay, that it is in a state Of comfort
and prosperity. We can reach this con-
%clusion by an easier and surer method
than by wide personal examinations. We
have Trustworthy statistics of the crops,
which have never been so abundant as in
the present year. We have never raised
so much wheat, corn and cotton as in the
season which has just passed. The raising
Of these splendid crops has given full en-
ployment to agricultural labor, and the
vast exports which are in progress that the
labor does not miss its reward. We con-
clude, therefore, that if people will open
their eyes TO facts instead Of lending their
ears to croakers, they need not take a
very responding view of the condition Of
the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
S~EOrtuary ReUort.

Since noon yesterday no new cases
Of yellow fever have been reported to
the secretary of the Board of Health.
Yesterday six deaths from yellow fever
were reported to the secretary. Since
noon yesterday the undertakers' books
show orders for interments as follows
Mary D. Bingham, age II, debil-
ity, 139 Dunlap street.
Alice Sneed, age 80, yellow fever,
Third and Jefferson streets.
Maggie McGaffey, age 50, heart
disease, 1873 Beal street.
Mary E. Galloway, age 80, yellow
fever, Cooper avenue, beyond city
limits.
Mrs. Mentie May, age 36, yellow
fever, neal Fair Grounds.
Miss Kate Sheehan, age Is, yellow
fever, ia South street.
Miss Laura 0estes, age 10, yellow
fever, Wilson place, McLemore ave
nue..
James Thomas (colored), age &c
diarrhea, St. Martin street.
Henry Morgan (colored), age 45
dysentery, 65 DeSoto street.
Henry Washington (colored), age |
days, cause Of death unknown, 67 Sec
ond street.
Mrs Maria Davis (cOlored), age 81
yellow fever, 159 Gayoso street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
FRESH OYSTERS
Received daily by Express.
Victor ID. Fuchs, 30, Al Jefferson,
%

WoEsHAM HOUSE, reopened, and In
good order. John D. Cox will be found
in the office, glad I, welcome old and new
friends. 1851 s. NJ. JOKES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

GrOeers, No. ga Main street, have
just received Fresh Crackers,
Grits, HOminy, New Rice and
Choice Table Butter. 62t
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Fritz & George

have just received another shipment Of
the celebrated Lemp's lager beer, and are
ready TO serve all who call. ait
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

Shampoo, or Hair Cut go to J. II. Liebke
mann, 4lSK Main street. Gl-GS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
WIN. DEAN d CO..
Eresh GOndS.

VIM b1klAN a. W.
Fresh Goods.
New buckwheat -four,
New maple syrup,
Gilt-edge roll butter,
New cream cheese,
Now mixed pickles,
New chow-chow,
New Holland herring,
New hominy and grits,
New oatmeal,
New hams,
New breakfast bacon,
New cranberries,
New oranges,
New mackerel,
New cracked wheat,
New barley and tapioea,
New Holland cheese.
O3 WIN. DEAN & Co.
GREATEST variety of new style hats 9
Leidy's, Main st., opposite Court Squar,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skiIlful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display of any job printins. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
Police Court.

Recorder Quigley disposed of the
following business this morning: Pat
Burke, Jim Newman and John Grace,
drunk, Henry Thompson, cruel treat
ment, Catherine Woods, larceny, dis
charged Charles Stacy (col.), house
breaking, and Willie Tibbs (col.), lar
ceny, cases continued Luke Manville,
/. F. Sellon, drunk, John johnson
(col.), abusive language, Milly Carroll
(col.), each fined So; Edward Van
over, yagrancy, and D. c. Lotus, va
grancy, each fined $40; G. W. Mathews,
disorderly, case continued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

LEIDY's, opposite Court Square, is the
place to get the best and latest style hats.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

The following statement of deaths from
yellow fever and other causes each day.
since the presence of the disease became
known, IS made up from the records Of the
-hnnrh Of hnalih ana nther sonrees:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
SCHOOLFIELD, HANAUER & co.
Gl0eGrS and Cotton Factors
25s FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS, TENN.

OUR stock Of Groceries Bagglng and Ties is large, fresh and complete. We have our
advantage, ThGnking our friends for past fayor, We solicit acOninuance of their patronage.
November g. 1878 5m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

NEW style hats just received at Eugene
Leidy's, Main st., opposite Court Square.
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Ladies'
Felt hats dyed black and reshaped,
Ladies'
Black felt hats reshaped.
w. GOODYEAR.
Ladies'
Light felt hats cleaned and reshaped.
w. GOODYEAR.
Ladies'
Plush brim hats made a speciality.
w. GOODYEAR.
Ladies'
Straw hats %reshaped. w. GOODYEAR.
Ladies'
Leghorn hats cleaned or dyed at
GOT w. GooDYEAR's, 314 Second st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

SIND your orders to the Vienna Bakery,
corner Fourth and Poplar streets, for
fresh rOlls, bread and pastry. 63
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sCIInLING a. BRO.

GREATEST variety Of new style hats at
Leidy's, Main st., opposite Court Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12
THE CITY,
s0 MEMPHIS.
YELLOW FEVER DEATH LIST.

Tuesday Evening, November II, ISIS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-11-12

The Criminal Court is engaged in mis- =
demeanor cases. Verdicts Of not guilty
were entered in the cases Of Donovan and
Mclean, charged with embeAzlement,an and
Murphy indicted for carrying concealed
weapons. The death Of R%osenstine, c. NJ.
Williams, w. d. Wood and Matt Shelby
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-01
RED CLOUD RENEGADEs.

A telegram was sent by Gen. Glib.
bon to Gen. Sheridan, on the 2Sth ult.,
which stated that Major L.zelle, of the
1st United States infantry, had just report
ed little speck of Indian war on the
frontier. The major on his way from Bear
Buttes to Fcrt Sully, learned that on the
ed ult., party of thirty Indians, going
north, attacked rancho near the crossing
Of the Cheyenne river, stole some stock,
and fred into wagon train. Major La
zelle met 1t. Doueherty on the road, who
told him that the Ogallala Sioux on The
south fork Of the White river are dlsaffect-
ed, and that they will probably strike out
for the north this fall. Gen. Gibbon says
in his dispatch that he has given orders to
the cavalry troops near Bear Buttes to use
extra vigilance in scouting the Fort Pierre
wagon road, and to keep sharp lookou,
for the hostiles. He has also ordered q
company to Bear Buttes, to try and over.
take the band referred to.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-01
TELEcRAPHlc eREvITIEs.
WOODS COMMITTEE.

WOODS COMMITTEE.
New York, Oct. 1.-The congressional
committee of which Fernando Wood is
chairman resumed the Investigation of the
workings of the custom house to-day. Sew
eral deputy collectors were examined but
merely testified as to routine labors.
o'LEARY AND HUGHES.
New York, Oct. AT noon to-day. the
six days walk. 0'Leary had made 1874 miles
and Hughes 115.
- CRICKET MATCH
New York, Oct. LA game of cricket
at Hoboken, according to the English
rules. between an Australian eleven and q
picked team Of the members of the st.
Georges OF the Staten Island and Manhat-
tan clubs on the grounds of the ST.
Georges club, began this morning. The
Australian team won the tess, and sent the
New Workers to bat. The Australians
were loudly cheered on taking positions in
the field.
FOR CONGRESS-.
Troy, N. Y, Oct. 1.-The republicans
have nominated Walter A. Wood for con.
gress.
ILLINOIS SECOND.
Chicago. Oct. 1.-The republican congress
sional convention in the I'd district this fore
noon nominated George r. Davis for con-
gress.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-01
LIVER Is KING,

The Liver is the imperial organ o.
the whole human system, as it controls
the life, health and happiness of man
When it is disturbed in its proper action
all kinds of ailments are the natural re.
suit. The digestion of food, the move
ments of the heart and blood, the action
of the brain and nervous system, are all
Immediately connected with the working
of the Liver. 1t has been successfclly '
proved that Green's August Flower is
unequalled in curing all persons afflicted
with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint, and
all the numerous symptoms that result
from an unhealthy condition of the Liv.
er and Stomach. Sample bottles to try,
10cents. POSITIVELY sold in all towns on
the Western Continent. Three doses
will prove that it is just what you want.
Sold by Mills & Purdy,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-01
CRIME.
FOURTEEN YEARS.


Chicago, Oct. 1.-Simen, the Italian rag
picker who killed boy namsd AcCue q
few months since plead guilty this nornini
and was sentenced by Judge Rodgers to Il
years in The penitentiary.
FATAL ASSAULT.
Philadelphia. Oct 1.-Wm. ]. Wylie
while asleep in his saloon on the corner Of
Tenth and Hamilton streets, was fatally as
saulted by Jas. E. Young. ID
A sK1RM1sH WITH TRAMPs.
Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 1.-Last evening
the police of Akron, Ohio, attempted to A.
rest some trampsi n the outskirts Of the city.
They we're met bv about 80 we'll armed
tramps, who drove them back into the city
at the point Of the revolver. Company B.
Ohio national guards, xas called out to assist
the police. They arrested IS Of the tramps
A number Of professional thieves who were
with the tramps escaped. Several shots
were fred, bnt without any known effect.
BANK DEFALcATIoN.
Providence, R. 1, Oct. la defalcation
il reported this morning in the sGrocers and
Producers bank, state institution of one
hundred and sixty thousand dollars capital
1t is alleged that the cashier, J. B. Calder;
permitted three or four friends to overdraw
or have funds, until one-third of the capital
is hopelessly lost.
ALLEGED ABORTION.
New York, Oct. 1.-Drs. Orlando E
Bradford and David w. Eaken have bee,
arrested on charge Of performing crimi
nal operation upon Victoria Connors. vii
liam Glynn, confidential clerk at Windso,
hotel, and DR.. G. NJ. Baker are charged Will
being accessories. The mother of the gir
is involved and under arrest. The body O
the girl will be exhumed.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-01
Matters Growing Worse In the
Infected District.
The yellow Fever Rapidly Spreading
and the Number Of Cases
Increasing.
Gen. Halbert E. Payne, Of Wiscon-
sin, Appointed Commission
er Of Patents.
YELLOW FEVER.
AT NEW ORLEANS,

AT NEW ORLEANS. p
New Orleans, Oct. deaths, 81; casea
reported, 23l. Total deaths, 1899; total
cases, 9,6l6.
Reports at the board of health indicate
an increase over yesterday and many cases
are reported in which entire families hereto.
fore exempt have been stricken down. One
case is mentioned Of a father and six chill
dren who were prostrated Monday night.
At CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, Oct. Three cases of i'm
ported yellow fever were discovered here
yesterday. Mrs. Levinson, who came from
Hickman, Ky, four days ago; Mr. Eglaur
from Memphis, and colored man taken
from the train to the pest house. DR.. MI
ner issued an order yesterday forbidding
the reception of any freight from the south
that could possibly absorb infection.
AT CANTON.
Canton, Oct. New cases, %; deaths,
g. A case Of fever is reported at Ways
Rluff.
AT PORT GIBSON.
The New Orleans Howards received the
following:
Port Gibson, Oct 1.-The fever ia
spreading rapidly in the country. We are
treating nearly one hundred out of town,
and new cases occur every hour. They
must all depend on us. Under these cir
cumstances We must call for contributions
both in money and supplies.
Signed JAS. A. GAGE,
Pres't Howard Association.
At GRENADA.
The terrible fever scourge having run its
course at this place there is no further need
of money or supplies. Our people can
never forget the epen handed generosity
with which their wants have been supplied
by north, south, east and west, alike.
lSiened.] WM. G. McCRAcKEN,
Chairman of Sub Relief Committee.
AT MEMPHIS.
Memphis, Oct. 1.-The weather is op-
prsssively warm and fever con,innea spread
ing. Since last night among the deaths re.
ported are Cept. Nat 8. Green and Pife, Ed
Snig, David E. Warner. 8. R. Weaver, agent
Of the Little Rock railroad, who died at
Cedar Grove, twelve miles distant from the
city. The usual activity prevails at the
Howard association headquarters. w. w. J.
Watcher and Martin Griffin continue to i'm
prove. J. G. Lonsdale, Jr. remains in a
critical condition. Joseph Mullot, nurse
from Minden, La died last night. From noon
yesterday to noon to-day Al deaths occurred.