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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

first wife. One of these daughters is
married to Mr.. Ben May, and among the
latter connection the feeling against
Mr.. Molony last night seemed quite Bit
ter. The father, found preparing his
lecture for next Sabbath, seemed 10th to
talk on the subject, but MS feeling
among those who know him car perhaps
be understood from the tone OF the fol-
lowing
CARD.
To the Editor Of the Enquirer;
Permit me to state through the col
umns Of your paper that | had no knowl-
edge whatever OF the c~landestine mar.
riage of Miss Helen Wise and Mr.. James
MoloDy, solemnizsd by Rev. Mr.. Wendte;
that the said Mr.. Molony had been pro.
hibited to visit at the residence of Miss
Wise, and for the last two years had not
been seen in those premises; and that
Rev Mr.. Wendte had solemnizsd that
claudestine marriage without any Motif.
cation to the parents Of the young lady.
Isaac N. Wise.
1t would, perhaps, be only justice to
all parties 20 say that DR.. Wise is known
to entertain liberal views on all sub.
jects, though dlscoursgiug the iEtermar.
rying of any sects,and that bis views in the
present issue may be perhaps expressed,
as it was well aud wisely put by one of
his sons last night; The trouble with
Jim is not that he is a Christian, but
that he is a not a Christian" But "all
is we'll hat ends well" and the public
sympathy will ever 60 out to the lovers
in such cases. God bless them" will
came from many q heart whether or not
it finds an echo in those OF the parents.
It waS always so, and will be until
Youth and Love shall be no more, and
worse than chaos has csme to a passion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

McGinnis' Magic Liniment,
Que of the best family medicines now
known. A specific for all affections of
the throat and for collie. Use wherever
a liniment is indicated. References.
Rev. DR.. Waddel, E. WhitnOre, Colonel
W. w. Coleman, Jas. M. White, Major
w. B. Waldrsn and j. II. Goodlett. For
sale by w. N. WILKERsoN & Co.,
est $40 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

A very singular murder was recently
committed at Calhan, in the Bombay
presidency. A respectable Bunpya drove
out In his bullock cart to collects debts
in The neighboriDg villages. In the
afternoon the cart and bullocks returned
and stopped at the BunDya's house. The
bNnnya was seated in front with the
TelRs IN bis hands. His wife and family
saw him arrive, and after waiting some
time woLdeEed why he did not eater the
Rouse: They went out TO speak to him
aud found his dead body tied aud the
re'ns fastened to his hands. There were
marks Of violence on the body, which
'eaVs todOahs that he was murdered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Dent forget TO call and see
Mrs. McCullOugh's Imperial
Self.cOndenhirg and Hot Air
Cooker, the only one ON earth.
Cooks three different articles
on one hole of the stove. At
+. j. Turnbull's, 234 Main st.
rOh
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
KAHN & FREIBERG,
Corner of Main and Poplar.
We offer the largest and
MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF SHOES
- Al. -

The two best brands, BOhe.
milan Budweiser and Phil
Best Milwaukee, always on
draught at Henry Luhr.
mann's. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

The two best brands, BOhe-
milan Budweiser and Phil
Best Milwaukee, always on
draught at Henry LullT.
mamn's. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
TIE KERr

everybody says is los SchIitz's
Brewing Co.'s Milwaukee la
ger beer. IL. f.. Blech, agent,
fills all orders promptly.
Office, 35 Monroe st. CIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Henry Luhrmann keeps the
1--WE premium brands-PhiI
Best Milwaukee and BudW ell.
ser Bohemia. 7'it
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Ice cream made from pure
Illinois cream, loo per plate,
at Bartee's, 33S Main 1t. [5lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

In the LEDGER job office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job st printing. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Henry LuhTmann he ,pS the
two premium brands-PhiI
Best Milwaukee and BudWel-
ser Bohemia, 77t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Sugar Coffee, MdaSRS Golden Syrup White Sugar Drps Tea. BmLs SrdfmS Bned
Turkey, BOnedC Chicken. RstM Mutton, Roast Beef Russia Caviar, Goose Liver in OIL GuYa jelly,
ESTaetO B@G GTated Pine Apples Whole Pine Apples. Fancy Crackers Gulf ShrmT,
Prepared Mustard, eGra W@sf in keeping with the times Agents for the Creole Flour, and
b. M. ST3ATvTON & 60. 0SI Main ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

TEAC Tho choicest in tho world-Im-
l6AOIporters' prices-largest Company In
America staple article plo,ses everybody
Trade continually incI easing Agents wanted
oysrywheTe-best inducements-don,t waste
tims-send for circular TO R0BT. WELLS
Pros't Of the Original American Tea Co., IS
Ysgey st.. N Y. p. o. box 1857. 5-S2dsw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

For picture frames and looking glasses
70 to l.. NJ. Dean, 3Sl Main at. 70t'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

For paints, oil and window glass 90 to
L. M. Dean, 38l Main st. Tot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Hongrg received daily a. Faireg'.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

MILWAUKEE
Lager beer of Jos SchIItz's
Brewing Go. is the best.
h. f. Blech, Agent,
No. 36 Monroe street. 62t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

For cheap wall paper and window
shades 60 to L. M. Dean, 3Sl Main. Tot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
SUMMER RESORT.
HO! for Raleigh Springs!

A NICE two-horso coach runs from the Ma
n tional Cemetery to Raleigh, making CON
ncetion with all trains. Fac 500; Hound
Trim 75o. Tickets ( n sale Mt the depot.
c6-143 r.. "A. WILLIAMS &C0.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Bartee's pure cream IOc per
plate, 533 Main st. cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Don't drink inferior beer
when you can get Ihe very best
Budweiser and Phil Hest az
lhe same cost. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

John Walsh, Undertaken,
al Second ST., Lex ptstofice, l44t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Don't drink inferior beer
when you can get IheV very beat
BudWeiser and Phil Best at
the same cost. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

The type, material and workmeu Of
the LEDOER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee Grut class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

FARES sale stables, IS Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
CHILL TONIC.
ELECTION.
Election Notice.

OFFICE HEBNANDo Insurance COIL
MEMPHIS, May II, 1878.
UNIlE stockholders Of thi' Company are
i hereby notified that the annual election
for Elev, n Directors will BIO held ut the Com
pany's Office, No. % Madison street, on
Monday, June 10th, PrOx.S
between the hours Of 10 I'm and Bpm.
G.S9 Z. M. NELSON, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
HAMS

Choice Sugar Cured, STE; guar
anteed equal to any in the
market except Whitaksr's,
which we guarantee the finest
in the market and at a small
advance over st. Louis prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
on Stolen.


ER0M my residence, 1856 Looney street,
II Chelsea, one milk COW; color red, with
white spots, and has the tip ends Of her horns
sawed off. A liberal reward will be paid for
same by W. A. US AUGHTkR,
74t 2S8 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

Ice-cOId Lager Beer,
Friiz's Saloon, 3I6l Main ST.
57.g2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
M ILWAUKEE

H0EsEs received daily al FIireu.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

CAPADURA.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
Vast Assortment
CAPADURA.

FARES sale stables, So Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
FOUND

THE cheapest place in Memphis to buy
L boots and Shoes is at
T2.g7 MASH 4 CO.'S. s47 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
FOR sALR

TWO. STORED brick residence convenient
l. to business, being No. "a Mulberry street.
containing 5 rooms, stable. etc. Occupied at
present by H. Wade, Esq. This property is
ewned by non-residents, who are anxious to
convert it irto money or good paper. Apply |
to w. D. MoCALLUM,
$3.50 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31
FOR Rent.

A BRICK HOUSE and a Frame House.
IA with large yard, stable, ETC., on Washing
ton street, near corner Of Orleans. Inquire
for terms at S56 Washington street, corner Of
Orleans street. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

THIS morning. probably on Madison or Sec
i Ond streets, a paper box containing a set
of coral and jet pin. Return to 81 ExchaRge
street, and receive reward. 6Sf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-05-31

UUHN UIhI VIVU 7 ]
J. A. DAY, Secretary.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Forgot He Was Married.

He had been in the habit of standing
on the curbstone in front of the church
after service, and waiting for his girl.
AS he prided himself greatly upon his
politeness in public places, he invaria-
bly,, even after their betrothal, stepped
up to her, and, dofing his hat, request
ed permission to see her home. The
first time that they went to church to-
gether after they were married they were
unable to secure seats together. This,
however, did not worry him. He Sc
cured a seat for his wife and at once
sought his old quarters by the stove,
and among some of his old cronies
After service he absent-mindedly walked
out with the boys aud took his old stand
on the ourbstone. With flashing eyes
and glowing cheeks out came his wife.
She would have passed him in indignant
and scornful silence had he not stepped
up to her as of yore, and, raising his
hat, said: "Miss l., may l have the
pleasure Of walking with you?" He had
the pleasure of knowing that he was
very much married when she exclaimed:
"You idiotic fool, put on your hat and
come along w-DGn6ury NeaOs.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Corruption in Russia.

Thieving in the Russian service was
just as bad during the late war az it was
in Orimean times, when herd of many
thousand cattle, bought and paid for,
vanished utterly and never was heard of
again. The Bucharest contractors OF
the Russian Government have failed.
The Russian Government owes this firm
a large amount, but charges against
them have been made and payment is
withheld until investigation has been
completed. A board is sitting in Odes-
ga, and there are commissions working
in the various sections of operation Of
the Russian army. The amounts al
legged to have been Incorporated in
the Bucharest circle amount to more
than 20, 000,0 900 rubles, say $22, 900, 900.
An ex-contractor for the Russian army
sold quantity of hay to a Russian
Colonel for 1900 francs ($800), which
WIS more than three times its actual
market value. After receiving his
money in gold, he was requested to
make out a bill and receipt for 1000
rubles (nearly $4,000, which he pro-
ceeded to do.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Exports and Imports.

The Secretary OF the Treasury, for
the purpose of ascertaining the nature
and extent of our foreign trade, is hav-
ing prepared statement OF our exports
and imports for several years past.
From this it appears that for many years
preceding the year 1874 the excess OF
imports over exports was very large.
During the year 1874 there was an ex-
cess of exports over imports of about
$19, 000,0 900. In 1875, however, the i'm
ports exceeded the exports by $40, 500, 900.
Since 1876 the exports of the country
have very rapidly increased and the i'm
ports have gradually fallen off. Some
of the articles formerly imported in
large quantities cut very inconsidera-
BILE figure in the imports of last year,
while our exports have increased since
1875 about 35 per cent. In 1876 our
exports exceeded our imports by about
so, 900, 900 in 1877 there was an ex-
cess of 1851. 900. 600, and in 1878 an ex-
cess Of 1855, 900, 600. Only $3.50, OOO,-
600 of our bonds are now held abroad,
and the balance of trade in our favor is
rapidly diminishing this amount
Washington Telegram.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
How Paris is Kept Clean.

In Paris correspondent of the Balti-
more american got up early in the
morning, and rode about the city on the
top of a street car, in order to see how
they kept Paris SO clean. He writes :
"The housekeepers bring out al! their
rubbish and pile it up in the street, one
pile for every four or five houses. 1t is
no sooner emptied than the rag pickers,
who swarm the streets with their bags
and buckets and hand carts, pounce
upon it and gather up all the fragments
of paper, rags or metal to be found in
the piles. They seem to take away one
third of the rubbish. Servants are
everywhere to be seen, with broom and
bucket in hand, cleaning off the fronts.
The streets are being sprinkled with
hose, and an army of men and women,
with birch brooms, are sweeping the
streets. On the boulevards, horse
brushing machines are in motion, and
the garbage carts are removing the piles
thrown out by the housekeepers. Men
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Steam Wagons in Arizona.

A sort of steam wagon is soon to be
put at work out in Arizona which may
yet, perhaps, win Wisconsin's $40, 600.
The contract for carrying daily mail
between Yuma and San Diego has been
let to firm that intends to put steam
wagon on the route, which consists of
100 miles across the California desert.
A two-horse-power engine has been
purchased as the motive power. The
wagon will have two driving wheels of
seven feet diameter and twelve inches
width of tire. The whole apparatus will
weigh about 1000 pounds, when sup
piled with fuel and water, and ready for
business. It is intended to make an
average speed of eight or ten miles per
hour, carrying five or six persons and a
moderate weight of baggage and mails.
1t will consume about ten gallons of
water per hour. One man will manage
the locomotive.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06

Across-eyed man, in long linen ulster
and tall hat, rang the bell, and when
the woman of the house opened the door
she was satisfied he had an eye to the
spoons lhis straight eye), SO she snapped;
"Well, what do you want ?"
Madam, be calm" said the CROSS
eyed man, in smooth voice.
"What for?" she queried, suspi-
ciously.
Madam" said the cross-eyed man,
have you a child9"
Yes, l have" replied the woman;
"what of it9"
"a little grip" queried the cross-eyed
man.
"No; boy" returned the woman.
"Of course-a boy" repeated the
cross.eyed man; "ayoung boy-not very
old ?"
"About that age," said the woman;
"what about him2"
Madam, do not get excited" pur-
sued the cross-eyed man; be brave and
calm"
Mercy on me I" exclaimed the won
an, in surprise; "what's the matter ?"
Gently, gently" said the cross-eyed
man, in a soothing manner; " restrain
yourself. Did not that little boy go out
to play this morning."
Yes, yes," said the woman, excited
ly; i" what-why-is there anything the
matter ?"
Is there not a railroad track crosses
the next street ?" queried the cross-eyed
man in a solemn voice.
Yes, oh yes" calculated the WON
an, in great fear; oh, tel me what has
happened, what"
"Be calm," interrupted the cross.
eyed man, soothingly; "be brave-keep
cool. for your child's sake"
ooh, what is it? what is it?" walled
the woman, wildly; 81 knew 1T feared
1T. Tell me the worst, quick Is my
child-where is my darling boy?"
Madam" replied the cross-eyed
man, gently, 81 but this moment saw q
little boy playing upon the railroad
track; as L looked upon him he seemed
to be-"
go, dear o. dear |" screamed the
woman, wringing her hands, "tel me
the worst. Is he"
He seemed to be daubing himself
with oil" continued the cross-eyed man,
quickly drawing bottle from his pocket,
"and I've got here the best thing in the
world-Lightning Grease Eradicator-
only 25 cents bottle, warranted"
There was broom standing behind
the door, and with one blow she knocked
his tall hat over his eyes. and with an
other waved him off the steps and
through the gate. And, as the cross
eyed man moved swiftly up the street,
she shook the broom at him, looking for
all the world like an ancient god of my
thology with passion-distorted face and
highly.excited red arms.-ROckland
Courier.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Horses in Burning Barns.

When the fire broke out Sunday night
there were eleven horses and mules
quartered in the old rink building,
which was destroyed. Some thoughtful
person remembered the TACT and hurried
to their rescue, and succeeded, with but
little difficulty, in getting them all out
but one, when the fire had approached
30 rapidly that the animal was COM
pletely terrified. 1t refused to go out.
Somebody cried out, " Blindfold it." A
blanket was thrown over its head, and
still it refused to go. An attempt was
then made to back it out, without sue
cess. Then up spoke a man, and a
knowing man was he, and he said: CT
have heard that if you put a harness on
a horse, in such an emergency as this, he
will drive as docile as lamb" A har-
ness was thrown upon the animal and
adjusted, and he went out of the burn
ing building as though going to work.
Ogdensburg Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Making Money by Bankruptcy.

One of the many tricks whereby bank
ruptcy becomes q money-making device
has been exposed by the New York
World. A reporter followed up an ad.
vertisement informing the reader that
elf you contemplate bankruptcy, you
can procure $4,000 good, genuine,
regaulr securities. Terms to suit con-
tingency." The advertiser was discov-
cred to be Broadway lawyer, and
little inquiry in the character of spe-
cial partner in firm about to fail
showed the reporter that he could buy
the $4S, ZOO in Southern land bonds
worth nothing in the market, for 81, 900
cash, and turn them in as assets to cover
cash capital drawn out and that still ow-
ing to the firm. Bill of sale dated back
to give the transaction genuine look.
To make the arrangement work it was
necessary to have bookkeeper who was
"all right" and who could and woul
fix the books. The lawyer assured his
interviewer that the thing was done
every day, and such securities passed
we'll with the courts; that in Philadel-
phia recently Judge Cadwalader ordered
stock of the same sort put into the
schedule of assets at SO cents on the
dollar. When the story of the inter
view came out in the World, this adver-
tisement and others to intending bank.
rupts suddenly disappeared from the
Herald, and the attorney in "per-
sonal" declared his purpose to sue the
paper for libel; but we are afraid he
won't. The affair is specimen of q
class of fraudulent transactions which
are being pushed with uncommon live
illness during these last days of the Ma
tional Bankrupt law. Nearly all the
worthless securities in the New York
stock market get into the hands of pro-
fessional bankruptcy attorneys, who use
them in this way. One broker sa-s that
many swinding mining and land con-
stock to merchants who know it is worth
less, and only take it as an exhibit in
4 their assets
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06
Imprisoned i'm His Own Tomb.

About fifteen years ago the late Will
lam Niblo, of Niblo's Garden, built a
handsome tomb in Greenwood cemetery.
He expended great deal of money upon
it, and it naturally became one of the
attractions of that pensive resort.
Among the eccentricities of the veteran
manager was that of visiting this tomb
on sultry summer afternoons, and sit
ting there, novel in hand, until the
shadowing of the grand path before the
door showed him that evening was near
One day Mr.. Niblo passed through the
loage-gate as usual, saluted the attend
mt in his customary courtly style, and
wandered away.
That night Mr.. Niblo did not return
to his home in this city. Nothing was
thought of it, as he had such number
of friends whom he might visit and re-
main until late, but, when the morning
showed the room unoccupied and the
bed undisturbed, then alarm seized the
household. Search was made; the
clubs, the places of public resort, the
theaters-all were visited. He had not
been there the night previous. Then
one remembered the visits to the Green
wood tomb.
When those who were searching for
William Niblo reached the gate of the
cemetery they we're met by the man in
charge. He remembered that Mr.. Nib
10 had been there 80 many days before
that it had become custom. What was
the matter? Mr.. Niblo lost? "Come
to think of it, didn't see him go out of
here when I locked up. He must be in
the tomb"
The tomb has an ornamental door let
into the solid rock surroundings. It is
massive, thick, uninviting, and seems
just the aperture for a perpetual home
of the dead. Beyond it is an airy apart
ment, in which the sunlight filters.
When Mr.. William Niblo entered his
favorite resting-place that summer after
noon 80 long ago, he sat in his accus-
toned seat, opened his book and fell to
reading. The wind rose, the vault was
filed with air Until a propulsive force
was generated, and then, suddenly, there
came short, sharp click, with semi
darkness after it. Mr.. Niblo was shut
in. The vault door had sprung to.
He was found sitting composedly in the
tomb, and by no means 30 much ag-
itated as was any one of those who were
looking for him. He explained the &C.
cident, his shrieks for assistance, and
then his relapse into a calm and philo-
sophical consideration of the circum-
stances. He knew that no one could
hear him call, but he felt that the active
brains of his friends would seek him
out, and that, sooner or later, he would
be iberated.-New York Mercury.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06

Frederick A. Sawyer, formerly United
States Senator from South Carolina, and
subsequently Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury. has been appointed to small
clerkship- in the Office of the Coast
Survey of the Treasury Department
This appointment illustrates one OF the
vicissitudes of public men. Sawyer is
a man Of eminent scholarly attainments,
has been unfortunate, and, by a series OF
reverses has been compelled to accept
almost the smallest Office in the
great establishment he at one time
80 nearly controlled. - Washington tete-
gram.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-09-06

with hose are watering all the roots of
all the hundreds of thousands of trees
on the boulevards, and taking up the
gratings 80 as to loosen the earth around
than