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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-13
BAD BEADING.
IL Makes had Boys and Fills the
Prisons.

Superintendent Jones, of the
Blackwell's Island New York;
House of Refuge, in a recent inter-
view with a newspaper reporter, in
speaking of the clash" literature of
the day, said: "The boys that we
have here do not often deny their
taste for that sort Of reading. If
they are allowed their choice they
almost always express a desire to
get hold of the Boys and Girls
Weekly, the Boys of America, the
Police Gazette, or similar publica-
tions. Many copies of these papers
are sent them by their friends, be-
cause they can be purchased cheap
ly. We stop all such, however.
There is a library in each school
room here, and the interest Of
$1,000 is appropriated every year to
making additions to these shelves.
The books are books Of history and
travel, with some fiction. When
they cant get anything else the
boys will read them; finally they
grow fond Of them. Wild, thrilling
tales unsettle their minds and him
der our efforts to teach them the
lesson that they must work faith
fully and carefully if they expect to
succeed in the world. Such boys
are constantly expecting something
startling to happen to them.
"Could you tell" asked the in-
quirer, "what boys read this kind
Of juvenile literatureP"
g Without any trouble" was the
reply. "Suoh readers have vivid
and unhealthy imaginations, The
most ordinary incident is so colered
by them that the truth oan hardly
be recognized. They are incapable,
apparently, of stating facts as they
occur; with them conyiots are he
roos fathers, mothers and keepers
of any kind are typantg. The sto-
ries they relate to each other are
something wonderful, and bear a
strong resemblance to the narrative
in the weekly papers.
"The effect of such reading on
the community may be easily traced
in the statistics Of public ipstruo,
liop. Twenty years ago, when SUCH
papers were fewer in number, most
Of the boys sent here had been ar.
rested for pillering. But of late
the number of vagrants is much
increased. In my mind this is one
of the most noteworthy effects o.
the flood of bad books and papers
All these stories teach, directly o.
indirectly, that obedience toparent
is unmanly. The boy who is
, boy seorns all control; escape
from the boarding-school, wher
; the table does not suit him, or aid
, a convict to escape from prison, AN,
wins undying gratitude thereby
F, The reader follows the example $
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which, owing to circumstances be-
yOnd its control, had never taken
up residence on earth. This sat
isfed Mr.. Brown, who Immediately
named his unexpected infant
"Charles," and suggested that it
had better be taken back, in case it
should begin to cry.
Accordingly, "Charles" was TAX
en- behind the screen, aud the ghost
of Miss Brown reappearing, pro-
ceeded a second time to her room.
She was evidently in want of clothes
in the spirit world, for she collect
ed an armful Of Miss Browns best
dresses, and all her best stockings,
and then made signs, which the
agent said expressed a desire for
her watch. Mr.. Brown brought
the watch and gave it to the ghost,
who kissed him gratefully aud re-
turned to the other world. 1t must
not be supposed that the ghost was
Of a grasping and misery disposi-
ton, for after the seance Mr.. Brown
noticed that the medium was wear
ing his late daughters ring, and
was informed that the ghost had
presented it to her, which shows
! that she was a thoughtful and GEN
erous ghost.
On the third evening another
seance was held, and the ghost OF
Miss Brown informed her father,
through the travelling agent, whose
skill in translating signs vas sim
ply miraculous, that it made her
very happy to have her "things "
with her in the spirit land. Still
there was something more that she
wanted. All her life she had longed
for pair of diamond earrings, and
if her father really loved her be
should show it by presenting them
to her at once. Diamonds, she
said, were very generally worn in
the other world, but it was not for
that reason that she cared about
them. The truth was, that her un-
satisfied longing for diamond ear
rings dragged her down and pre-
vented her from rising to the sew
enth sphere, where she could &C
Immediately, if she only had hel
desire gratifed.
Mr., Brown was a rich man, anC
he promised to get the earrings
without delay. He sent to New
York for them, and as soon as thel
, arrived presented them to the ghost
!, The truth of the latter's assertion
, were conclusively proved. by th
/, fact that she has never since reyis
! tied the glimpes of Lake Cham
! plain, having, Of course, ascende,
, promptly to the seventh sphere
from whence no ghost cares to re
, turn to earth. The medium 500
after left town, and, though Nj
! Brown often expresses a desire t
q see her, has never since been hear
of.
, This shows US how much an en-
! terprising ghost may accomplish b
q strict attention to business, an
, proves that in the other worl
dresses, watches, stockings an
+ jewelry are worn and appreciate,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-13

Three things to loye-oourage,
gentleness and affection.
Three things to admire-intel
leot, dignity and gracefulness.
Three things to hate-cruelty
arrogance and ingratitude.
Three things to delight in-beau
ty, frankness and freedom.
Three things to wish for-health,
friends and a contented spirit.
Three things TO hke-cordiality,
good hUmor and cheeriulnoss.
Three things to avoid-.idleness
loqnacity and tiippant jesting.
Three things to eultivate-good
books, good friends and good hu.
NOR.
Three things to contend for
honor, country and friends.
Three things to govern-temper,
tongue and conduct.
Three things to think of-lire,
death and eternity.
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'rRlsCO's NEW SENSATION.
ThousaHds Of CITY people pending
sunday At the Cold PIetds.

sunday az the Cold Pietds.
The California Alta, of July 80,
says; Whether or not the San Fran
cisco county gold fields will prove a
profitable Investment for the miners
is a matter which the future alone
can determine. There is no doubt,
however, but that the new sensa-
ton has its merits, and has beon
productive of a certain amount Of
good. Yesterday the ocean beach,
from far aboYe the mining camp to
the Cliff House, every avenue or
highway leading thereto, and every
wayside inn, aristooratic hostelrie,
or roadside saloon were crowded.
Every available livery stable
means Of locomotion, be it vehicle
Of all descriptions or nondescripts,
were called into motion. Quadru-
peds Of every variety of shape and
style seemed to have been brought
into action Pedestrians, too, by
the hundreds, or thousands rather,
plodded over the weary miles OF
hard macadam or yielding sand,
which led from their humble homes
to the ocean somi-hidden III Dora
do, II the century-accumulated
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wOman,s Aea.sIde Love.


The pavilion was empty save for
these two, but wanderer outside
happened to be so placed that the
treacherous ocean breeze waited to
her the following conversation,
which she did not consider suffi-
GENTLY sacred to avoid or to keep to
herself:
"Now, Charley, it's of no use; l
can't marry man who hasn't the
means to live in Newport sum-
mers."
Charley, gloomily-You never
knew this blasted place until this
season.
Irene-That is very true, but this
season has shown me what | need
to make me happy.
Charley-A house at Newport
with a man attachment-the house
Of primary Importance, the man of
secondary, very much of secondary.
| never saw a girl SO changed as
you are by the little taste of this
confounded place. / wish the
whole concern-whole island-was
at the bottom of the ocean. | wish
one of those torpedoes would send
the cursed town, villas, four-in-
hands and all to destruction. /
wish ua
Irene-I don't suppose it occurs
to you that we should go up with
the town.
Charley-I don't know as thai
makes any difference; there'd only
be two idiots less.
Irene-You needn't be abusive
'sir; l haven't said that | hadn't a
great regard for you.
Charley-But you have said that
you've a greater regard for a house
than for me. Against villa al
Newport Pve no chance. Irene,
can't see how you can be so foolish
Why, how do you expect to marry
one of these swells? You're moi
one Of them. You're just hanger.
on, sort OF chance visitor, amongst
them. You're pretty, / know,
awfully pretty-but there are scores
of girls as pretty as you.
Irene - Thank you, sir; you'd
better take your pick amongst
them.
Oharley-No; l want you.
Irene-Idiot that | amp
Charley-Precisely.
lrene-Well, sir, / decline the
honor. It's Of no use. Since PvC
been in Newport l know just wha
| want and l won't have anything
less. III live and die as | an
rather.
Charley (yindictiyely throwing
stones at the wayes)-Well, I've one
thing more to say. | think thii
cursed place has more to answer fol
in the way of Generalization thar
any old Sodom and Gomorrah tha
the bible ever scared up. Last win.
ter / knew you a girl Of sense. Thii
summer, fOur-in- hands, yachts anC
all the rest of the show have turn
ed your brain.
In the long, sulking silence tina
: followed the wanderer outsid,
: strayod away, and presently meets
9 Miss Irene Maogillicuddy radian
beside q young man with a hay
colored mustache in a dog-cart
S while Charley" foots it up tn
: bath road in' the dust, viciousl
switching the whitened, burner
: grass by the roadside and eontem
| plating, doubtless, the inward an,
outward "cussedness " of thi
g "blarSted place" Reader, this is
l true story.
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Trustees Sale.

NOTICE. virtue Of a deed IN trust ex-
~ ecqted to me as trustee, by Thomas War
rem and 4. y. warren, dated the 18th day Of
March, 1874, to secure the payment of five
hundred dollars to Francis X. Merrill, dde on
a note payable to said Me, rill. for the sum Of
twelve hundred and fifty dollars, dated the
18th Of March, 1874. payable the frat Of Feb
rusry, lSlo, and also to secure the paSmentof
five hundred dollars on a note payable to Vir-
ginia A. Smith for twelve hundred and fifty
dollars, dated the 18th of March, 1874, payable
the LIST Of February, 1875 (both OF said notes
are executed by said Thomas Warren and A.
V. Warren), / will sell.
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matter has been strictly secret, but
on being brought to light last even
ing has created a profound sensa-
ton. A private investigation ia
now proceeding. The loss is esti-
mated at between $4,000 and $780,
600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-13
On Friday, August 28, 1878,

On the south side ef Court Square, in the city
bidder. for cash, certain house situated on a
lot of land in the county of shelby. State of
Tennessee. which lot is known as part of lots
numbers II and Is, in Phil II. Thompsons
subdivision, near the city of Memphis. and
west Of the Hebrew cemetery and about one
hundred yards east Of the margin Of said city;
and also, sell toG ether with taid house, tho
lease on said lot Of land, which expires on tho
LIST day Of January, ls1t, the proceeds OF said
sale to be applied to the payment of the bal
and the exnonae touching said deed Of trust.
July Is. 1878. 12O.l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-13

IN THE 2OrH DAY OF AUGUST, 1878, AT
} 397 Adams street, in Memphis, l will. as
administrator Of OassandIa Wilson, deceased,
sell at pubic auction to the highest bidder,
for cash, the following personal effects Of tho
decedent. viz: lhureau (plain), washstand,
sior pillow. quilts. blankets. pairs pillow
cases. trunk, bowl and pitcher. tin foot
tub. Sale at ~ m.
lS9.lI7 B. M. ESTES, Administrator.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-13

For Sale-A 6ne country residence,
with choice surroundings, etc. This fre-
quently means that the occupant wishes
to regain health, because residence in
a malarial district will induce blood poi.
soning, and hencs disease This can be
most expeditiously counteracted by the
prompt administration Of De- Bulls
Blood Mixture.
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LEGAL.
Administrator's Notice.

IAVING been duly qualified as admins
IL traitor Of @. L. Anderson, deceased, all
persons having claims against his estate are
hereby notified TO present them, duly duihenti-
Gated, toithin te time prescribed bv lag, and all
persons Indebted to the same are requested to
come forward and make payment.
o, M. ALSUP, Admir-
August 10, 1875. l4O-l46-l52 1853
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Sherif's Sale of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
i that By virtue Of three writs of venditioni
expenas to me directed from the Honorable
Circuit Court Of Shelby county, Tennessee,
the first in case No. 1902. Ames. Beattie i Co.
vs., jesse NJ. Tate and B. q Tate. stayor,
judgement 18th of January, 1877, for sS5.G1
debt and g1l.54 costs; tho second in case No.
1904, Venahle & Rawlings VS.. Jesse NJ. Ta6e
and b. G Tate. stayor, Judgment 18th of Jan
uary, 1878, for S32.20 debt and Sl1 .03 costs
and the third in casa No. S505. Jos. Tagg vs..
ment Sth OF January, 1877, for s3l. 65 debt and
Sill. T8 costs, together with interest and further
costs, TO satisfy said judgments, etc., will
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en- Wednesdar, August rs, ISIS.

10 legal hours, in front Of the Courthouse,
Memphis, Tennessee, proceed 70 sell, to the
highest bidder, ior cash, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit;
Situate in the county of Shelby, State Of
TeRu essee. and known as lot No. s, block Sc,
of Folks subdivision, on the south side Of
Georgia street 5Cxl70 feet
Levied on as the property of defendants
surety. B. g. Tate to satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs.
Memphis, 29th day of July. 1873.
c. b. ANDERSON,
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenn.
By W. D. CANNON, D. S.
Wilson / Beard, Attorneys for plaintiffs.
l34-I40-l46
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-06-06

aud Pacific road, was dltohed 20 laglo
Ford wreoklng blk cars, which pre-
vented the arrival ol the east bound
pass enger train, due yesterday morn
Ing,
Two small washoula were reported
betN cen this place and Mesquite, and
the telegraph wire was reported TO be
down In several places,
No waahouts or wrecks have been
reported on the Central road,
A heavy rain commenced to again
fall nj eight o'clock yesterday morn
Ing, and continued until twelve
o'clock, al that hour II stopped until
towards evening, when II set In again
and continued ut intervals throughout
the night
BY this time this morning the Trlnl'
by will undoubtedly be out Of lta banks,
although but little damage Ia appre'
heDded from the overflow,
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Dallas city lumber Yard.

To save ice when it is as expen.
sive as 1t is this year, is one of the
main reasons for you to buy one of the
Centennial refrigerators, at China
Hall. The "Centennialn has been
tested side by side with nearly all
other makes, and has proven to use
$40 less of ice, and keep victuals
placed therein twenty per cent. cooler
and fresher, than any Of those other
makes, the prices are nearly II not
quite as low as those Of any other re.
spOnsible maker,-tf.
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The Firemen's Picnic.

The Firemen's picnic to be given at
Longs lake, on the 18th instant, prom.
ises to be grand affair. The object
Of the picnic Ii to raise funds to pur.
chase additional hose which is very
much needed in the department. The
fire department of this city is a volun-
teer one, and the citizens should aid
them as much rs possible in their
laudable efforts to perfect it. 1t should
be remembered that the expense of
uniforms, monthly dues, etc, which
are necessary to Its maintenance comes
out of the individual pocketslof Its
members. Dallas Engine Company
No. l, want their hose cart improved
30 as to carry more hose, and the clti-
zens should lend helping hand to the
enterprite by literally patroniziDg the
approaching picnic. The following
names complete the committees:
Charles Kahn, u. Tolliver, G Messel-
horn, f. Nj. Cookrell, John Hoag,
William Lofiand, ]. w. Lyle, William
Long, George j. Dexter, Ed. Lehman
aud G. Steussy. a sumptuous repast
will be served on the grounds, while
there will, be music, dancing, boat
rowing and other anlusements. The
price of admission will be fifty cents
for gentlemen aud twenty-five cents
for ladies. Secure your tickets early,
and encourage the gallant fire boys.
Tickets for sale at Kahn & Nays, viii.
liams q Tolliver's, Dexter u VOLTS
Ervay u Connor's and J. w. Lyle's.
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FrOhsinn Festival.

The singing society, "t'rohsinn,"
will give a grand summer nights festi.
tival and concert next Wednesday,
June 18th, at Longs lake. The pro-
gramme includes solos, DUETS, Choir
uses, tableaux and a grand illumination
and fireworks. Admission fifty cents
ladies free. Round trip tickets to the
lake fifteen cents. Trains will leave
the Dallas and Wichita depot every
half hour, from half past seven to ten
o'clock, returning at from twelve to
two o'clock.
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tue Hank ~ Dallas,

In view Of the recent bank and other
failures In this city, those who have
suffered thereby aud the public gener-
ally, are notified that the Dallas Loan
ONCE, GOA Main street, opposite the
late State Savings bank, Ia tho place
where you can got accommodation
This institution cannot fail, M Richard
Cohn, its proprlOtor'a, assets ARE large
and owes nothing, lie has u large aud
secure burglar proof vault In which to
deposit securities and other valuables,
aud what Ia better, he II the proprietor
OF his own business, runs under his
own name and " neither manager or
agent, Money loaned NJ reasonable
rates, Iln larger the sum the lower
the interest. --junel -lwk
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LOCAL JOTTINGs.
for a day or two.

for q day or two.
The streets look clean for once.
-Where's Harris, the "recelverW
-Umbarellas have been In demand
The rain gave the streets and CUTS
ters good cleaning,
The rain Tuesday night made the
rats hunt high places.
The peanutti" and banana men
were dampened somewhat.
The hacsmen are reaping rich
reward since the deluge set In.
The sale Of Austin Blgler In put oil
I'll Friday morning, June 9TH.
--Yesterday was good time for the
CITY engineer TO have made notes OF
high water.marks.
The citlzens and property'holders
OF Bryan street, want n sidewalk out
TO the college building,
Del Brown, clerk ut the LeGrand
hotel, has an elegant music box, which
play some Of the late comic operas,
Fannie Pendleton, colored, was
confined In jail yesterday M m nt-
tached witness In the county court.
j. Williams, charged with the
theft OF IA wheelbarrow, was released
from Jail yesterday by order OF the
county attorney.
Major Penn, who has been con
ducting u series OF successful revivals
In Memphis and other southern cities,
arrived In the city yesterday.
The party headed by Messra Shea
and Gordon, which started for III Paso
Tuesday evening were driven back 10y
the heavy rain storm, the streams not
being fordable.
Major J. Burke obtained verdict
In Justice Peaks court yesterday
against j. N. Ogden, late city assessor
aud collector, for the recovery of excess
sive costa on delinquent property nd,
verti sed for enle by Ogden.
--.lhe mayor having made three
formal demands that contract
shall be broken, 1t ie reasonable to sup.
pose that Mr., Thomas kno ~ what he
10 about when he declines to return the
city bonds which were placed in his
hands for specific purpose.
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NfnernI aona MmnarnMa.

Reference is made In M editorial to
the following card from General John
j, Good, withdrawing from the race
for congress In this districts
DALLAsi Texas June b. lda'
10 no Eaton pf The heraldi
You are hereby authorized 90 state
that ma no longer u candidate for
congress- from the third congressional
district ! am DESTROYS, IN far as ] can,
10 bring about harmony and unity Of
action among our people, aud 10 these
ends ! withdraw from the canvass,
Respectfully,
JOHN j, GOOD,
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Whisky CrNzeA.

A young man named George Gill;
leon, who WAS taken to the city hos.
pital several days ago on account of
illness from excessive drinking,
showed unmistakable signs yesterday
evening of insanity Of a dangerous ma.
ture. Gathering Ratchet lying on
the floor, he announced his intention
Of Draining the inmates of the sick
room, and would have put his threat
into execution had he not been secured
as soon as he was. The city physician
ordered him watched, and placed
nurse over him for that purpose.
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Tickets for Houston, San Antonio,
Galveston, Chicago, Louisville and
New York for sale at reduced rates by
Fred Manget, ticket broker, LeGrand
hotel.-tf
-Millet seed at Haggart's.
Choice western butter at Haggart's.
Gents furnishing goods, all the
latest novelties of the season, at the
Clothing Palace. 5l3 Elm street. If
New Galveston island potatoes at
Wilmans Il toeLaer.-may29.1m
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Dallas city Lumber Yard.

Get the best and cheapest clothing
at the Clothing Palace 518 Elm street.
II
Ladies, don't buy your hats or
bonnets elsewhere before you see the
magnificent styles aud low prices at
s. lrralsons. may 2-tf
Query: "Wby will men smoke
common tobacco, when they can buy
Marbur Bros. Seal of North Caro-
lira,' ut the same price" jan.Sldly.
All styles Of Panama hats, in all
colors, at the Clothing Palace, 5l3 Elm
street. IL