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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08
DEMOCRACY.
Meeting OF the County Executive
Committee Resolutions Adopted
ard Result Of the Session.

The Shelby county Democratic execu
tive committee met at the Court House
at 10 o'clock this morning, Chairman
Donovan presiding.
The following members OF the commit.
tee were present: John Donovan, Second
ward; P. G. Rogers, Third ward; J. T.
BIaise; Fourth ward; N. W. Miller,
Fifth ward; ]. A. Taylor, Sixth ward; L.
B. mcfarland, Seventh ward; G. D.
Crockett, Eighth ward; Gus MORT, Tenth
ward; B. B. Barnes, Fifth district; John
Mack Brooks, Seventh district; N. F.
Lumster, Twelfth district; j. A. Hayes,
Fourteenth district; Ches Hoffman, Fiji
tenth district; Sam II. Jones, Sixteenth
district; Irving Halsey, Eighteenth dis
trict.
The following members we're absent:
John Kerns, First ward; Gus Rseder,
Ninth ward; 6. l.. Douglass, First dis
trict; ], Il Nelson, Second district; w.
7. Carmack, Third district; J. s. Roper
Fourth district; G. K. Duncan, Sixth
district; C. B. English, Eighth district;
j. W. Alien, Ninth district; B. c. Bled.
soc, Tenth district; L. P. Featherstone
Eleventh district; R. R. Stone, Seven.
tenth district.
l.. B. Mcfarland offered the following
preamble and resolution:
Whereas, A most important political
campaign is just before US, involving
great interests and responsibilities, the
general election to Fill State and county
offices, many of which will continue fol
a term of eight years; and, whereas
there is difference of opinion among
the people at large as to the time wher
the duties and functions of the presen
Democratic and Conservative Executiv,
Com mittee Of the county cease; and
whereas. it is most desirable hat sucl
difference of opiuien should be recon
eiled, aud that unity aud harmony shoulI
prevail; therefore, belt
Resolved, That the present exeeutiv
committee OF Shelby county hereby ter
ders its resignation to the mass coRven
ton Of the people called to assemble o.
the - day of -, 1873, in order tina
said mass convention may provide al
executive committee to conduct the en-
suing campaign.
Mr.. B B. Barnes offered an amend
@ent, which was tabled. The meeting
then adopted the foil lowing resolution
which Mr.. ]. A. Taylor presented, an,
adjourned subject to the call of tn
chairman:
Resolved, That a mass convention 0
the Democratic and Conservative citi
zens OF Shelby county is hereby calleC
to meet at Cochran Hall, in Memphis, Oh
Thursday, April Is, 1878, at ii o'clocI
a. m, TO appoint delegates to represen
Shelby county at the convention to b,
held at Nashville, on Wednesday Ma,
18th, 1873, TO nominate can 1idates 70
positions of judges of the Supreme Cour
Of Tennessee.
Resolved further, That the duties o
this committee cease with the meeting o
said mass convention, and it will be ex
peeted to select a new executive. com
mittee for Shelby county.
Mr.. J. Mack Brooks was made tempo
rary chairman Of the meeting, which ct
tracted quite a sumber Of spectators.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08
Prime Mess Beef,
In Whole and Half Barrels at
H, Seessel, Sr.s g. Son.

The patronage among the 6rst.class
hotels in New York IN constantly chsng
ing from n hotel to the other. The
Grand Central Hotel has recently melted
the direst wrath of its competitors by
offering the same accommodations for
one and two dollars per day les than
the others. WAN
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FRESH ARRIVAL
Base.RaII.

The second game of baseball between
the Eckfords and Riversides, at Central
Park yesterday, was Witnessed by q
large crowd, including many ladies. The
game, like the previous one, was one.
sided, as the Eckfords defeated the
RiVersides by the overwhelming score Of
Is to l.. The Riversides do not seem
discouraged by this severe defeat, but
say they will have a new catcher soon
and play a much better game. The
Eckfords a:e elAted by their brilliant
victories.
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Late Saturday afternoon James, Roosa
& Co. Southern wagon manufacturing
establishment, No. 80 Jefferson street,
caught fire, aud with its contents burned
to the ground, involving a loss of $50.
600. In addition to the factory a large
amount of seasoned lumber in the yard
and three frame houses, the latter be.
longing to John 0vertoR, jr was burned
down. These buildings were uninsured,
and involve a loss of $500 or $500.
Owing to the brave work Of the 6repien
the adjoining buildings we're saved from
damage.
The totsl insurance on stock as loca.
ted by Murphy Il Murphy's agency, of
this city, amounted to $l6,5OO and was
in the following companies: Royal Can.
adian, $250O; St. Paul, Iof Minnesota,
$500; Atlantic, Iot New York, $500;
Planters, of Memphis. $500; Home, Of
Memphis, $1,000; Equitable, of New
York, slOOoi Sun Mutual, of New Or
leans, $4,000; Fire Association, Of Phila-
delphia, S25OO; Northwestern Milwaukee,
$500. 10 addition to the above incur.
ance on the stock, the Atlantic, of New
York, had a policy of $1,000 on the build.
ing, which a also owned by James
Roosa & Co.
James, Rooaa & Co.'S establishment
was one Of the largest and most enter.
prising firms in the South. Over sixty
employees are thrown out Of work by
the burning Of this factory, which we
trust will be rebuilt quite soon. James,
RooSa & Co. have the sympathy of the
entire community.
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Choice Red Snappers,
Potomac River ShRd,
80 dozen Rhubarb.
Victor ID. Fuchs,
80 and Al Jefferson street
new Music.

From the music house OF Williams &
Manss, IA West Fourth street, C,ncin'
natl, we have received Cincinnati
Music Hall Grand March" by Carl
Gerber, a new, brilliant and effective
march for piano. 1t is being played
with immense success by Curriers' gu.
perb band, and will certainly become a
great fayorite. The march is dedicated
to Reuben Springer, Esq the generous
founder Of Cincinnati Music Hall, and a
fine picture of the grand new hall adOrns
the title page. Price, fifty cents.
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numerous prodigy throughout the great
Yankee nation. This interesting work
can bs had at any Of the book stores.
The police chief has issued an order
prohibiting the playing of baseball
within the city limits. This order pro-
hibits persons from playing ball on their
own premises. We suppose the officer
intended to prohibit the playing of base
ball in public places within the city
limits.
About ten o'clock Saturday night the
verandah Of the Exposition building,
corner Of Jefferson and Fourth streets,
was seen to be on fire. The flames we're
quickly extinguished by Mr.. Levi, man.
ager Of the skating rink. The FIRE was
the work of an ~incsudisry, rags saturated
With coal oil being found on the veran.
dab.
Wednesday evening next the benefit
for the stage employees of the Memphis
theater takes place. Half of the net
proceeds goes to the female help Of the
Peabody Hotel who we're the victims of
the late fire. An excellent evenings en-.
tertainment has been arranged aud fully
rebearssd. A full house will greet the
bene6ciaries.
They are not called agents" 10 Chat.
tanooga, nor are they released on O for.
fixture Of $25. The Chattanooga Dis.
patch, Of the 4tb, says: THE police last
night raided a gsmbling-house and
capturel about a dozen sports. They
we're taken to the recorders office and
required to give bond in the sum of $3.50
each for their appearance to-day. The
raid was made about IL o'clock"
Ga the evening Of the oath inst. the
treasurer aud ushers Of the Memphis
Theater will be rendered a benefit. Two
pieces have been selected for the occa.
sion, and the characters will be repre-.
sented by the most promising amateur
talent Of the city. Misses Grace Level.
lyn and Emma Young assume the lead
ing roles. Messrs. Refs and Motion
have volunteered to sing a duet between
pieces. A plessing entertaisment is
guaranteed.
This morning a young man named
Marx Presser made complaint that po-
liceman No. 81 assaulted him at the
corner Of DeSoto and Union streets, for
which there was no p%rovccation. The
policeman struck the young man with a
slung shot, indictipg q severe cash under
the lett eye. Mr.. Harrigan also com.
plains that the same policeman assaulted
aud struck his son James Harrigan, aged
ten years. The above is the substance Of
the statement of the parties sggrieved.
The recorder after examining the case
fined Mr.. Presser FIVE dollars for disor-
derby conduct.
The 26th of April, the anniversary 81
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
will be celebrated in an unusually
interesting manner The ceremonies
commemorative of the establishment Of
the order will take place in the afternoon
at the Memphis Theater. At night, al
the same place, the Odd Fellows Ora
matte Association, under the manage
ment of Mr.. Ben Bingham, will entertain
the Odd Fellows and the public with
dramatic representations, the first piece
being entitled Ten Nights in a Bar-room,
aud concluding with the farce PerIec.
ton. A number Of prominent gentle
men and ladies will take part in the en-
tertainment, which has been under care.
full rehearsal for several weeks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
Monday Evening, April 5, 1873
LEDGER LINES.

Icei is selling in this city at l1c a pound
The board of education meets tonight.
The city council will meet Wednesday
night.
Who is Bollinger2 Ask Henry Lubr.
mann.
The churches we're we'll attended yes.
terday.
The weather yesterday was bright and
pleasant.
The Mary Hampton excitement has
subsidized. .aI
The Chamber of Commerce meets this
afternoon.
SugaE-1ured hamp, Magnolia brand
SIC per pound at Lyle 4 Shields
The very best improvement in ice
cream ireezers. Wheeler, Pickens & Co
Planters in the river bottoms need
rain. At present planting is at a stand
still.
We are indebted to Hon. Casey Young
NJ. G. from this district, for public docu
ments.
Lyle & Shields are selling the besi
-four, Ocean Foam " brand, for 81 pei
barrel.
The roller skating rink at the Exposi
ton building was largely attended Sa.
urday night.
We are under renewed obligations to
the Southern Express Company for late
Eastern papers.
The opera Fra Diavolo will be re-
hearsed by amateurs at the Memphis
Theater tonight.
The man who played detective ia the
O'COnnor assassination sensation has
not been a%pprehended.
The total scholastic population Of the
State is 442 ,458. and the total amount Of
school money is $75,375.
1t is probable that there will be fifteen
candidates for governor before the Dem.
ocratic State convention.
The Criminal Court has convicted
Dock Goss of larceny, and sentenced
him to two years imprisonment.
Last week there were IL deaths in the
city aud 2 at the hospital. Of the IL
who died, 5 we're white and Z colored
persons.
During the three years that Patsey
Maley was president of the Riversides,
the club held the amateur base ball
championship Of Tennessee.
The Excelsior boat club was exercis.
ing its crew yesterday. The club will
soon be ready to challenge any crew in
the State for a rowing match.
The 6remen did brave work Saturday
They had to work seven hours, but did
not grow weary, The Memphis FIRE de.
partment is one Of the best in the Union.
Elmwood Cemetery was visitcl yester.
day by a large number of persons. The
cemetery at the present season is un.
usually beautiful in its robe Of green.
Saturday Lacy Nealy (col.) bad her
foot mangled by the wheels Of a oar al
the Charleston depot. The woman was
trying to PASS between two ears at the
time Of the accident.
The skating rink is open daily from
10 to IL o m, and from 2 to 5 and I to
10 pm. Elsewhere will be seen the ad.
vertisement giving particulars as to ad.
mission aud skates.
The August elections will arouse very
geaeral interest. The Republicans are
already looking around for a fusion ticket
by means Of which they expect to secure
sufficient strength to dect a congress
man this fall. a
United States deputy,msrShal Paine
Thursday night arrested in Henderson
county Dick Phelps and Dan Towle
charged with illicit distilling, and brought
them to this city yesterday. The &C
cused ara in Jail.
"GasOlOgy, a Satire is the title Of q
humorous aud poetical book by John
! Donkey, who dedicstes the work to hi
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store.

THERE will be a rousing meeting at the
Temperance Hall on Jefferson, old Vari.
cites Theater, between Main and Second
streets, tonight. Colonel G. P. n. TOR.
ner and others will speak on the occa-
sion. Colonel Turner's subject will be
the Wiles of the Serpent"
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The net proceeds Of the ben.
eft 10 be given the Memphis
Theater stage employees will
be divided with the female
help of the Peabody Hotel
who suffered by the late fire.
Reserved seats at Peters hat
store, IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08

Pianos and organs of the
celebrated Steinway, Chick
ering, and Mason a. HamIin,
I'm fall assortment at HOIleR.
berg's music store, 204 Main.
"a
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ROLLER SKATING RINK!
AT
EXPOSITION BUILDING.

doors open from 10 to II am, from 2 to s
~ PM. and from Z to 10 pm. Single adj
mission, 25c; use Of Skates at oil times, Csc;
Tickets in packages Of twelve. good for one
admission, or one pair Of Skates. 50; Chill
dren's admission. 10c; Morning Assemblies.
admission, 2jc. Skates free.
The management reserve the right to admit
only whom they choose. 1888
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DOn'E fail 10 ate nd the ben
eft Of the Memphis TheaIer
stage employees next WedRes'
day night. Reserved seats al
Peters hat store. IS
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Pope Leo proposes TO abolish the
Pspal Navy, which comprises sixty Of.
6cers and men under Admiral Cialdi.
The feet consists of a dispatch boat,
which has lain in the port Of Toulon
since 1870 awaiting repairs. Its title is
the Immaculate Conception, and a crew
of II men are attached to il, who give
place to other sailors of the PApal Navy
regularly every thFss months.
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In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who "a give entire satisfaction in the
display Of anyiob Of printing. 1887
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DR.. A. l.. KIMBRo has returned and re.
sumed practice. Office, cor. Beal and I'd.
10
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DR.. ALFRED VOORHEES, makes q spe
cialty oil treating diseases of the Eye
and EAR. Office, 1923 Poplar st. 6g
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NPRINQ HATS.

Hens and boys spring hats
In all the Iatest styles, just re-.
ceiVed by
80 M. COHEN, 2I9 Main ct,
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The benefit of the Memphis
.Theater stage employees takes
place Wednesday night. Re-
served seats at Peters hat
store. 35
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LARGE, elegant room for carriages and
buggies at Mc0uller's stable, rs Monroe
street, corner of Third. "a
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Furniture, carpets, etc, at
very low prices for the next
80 days, previous TO stock
taking, at Ames, Beattie &
Co.'s, 36I Main street. 81
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Rednction in COal and wood.

NNOWNNNVAV" ~V WVVWs
Down to 4Oc per barrel she goes. J.
W. Alley is selling the best Pittsburg
coal at 4Oc per barrel, delivered to all
parts of TIE city. Three hundred cords
dry oak and ash wood at bottom figures
at 1876 Main street and l5S Beal street.
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QUERY: why will men smoke con-
mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar.
burg Bros Seal Of North Carolina
at the same price2' [eod.xxvii LAG
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BARTEE'S
Pure Cream, SOdR'Rnd Mead,
333 Main 81. rat

The type, material and wOrkmen Of
the LEDGER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
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Louis WOelIer's Saloon
and Boarding House.
Cor. Main and GayOsO. [54
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FINE roomy box stalls for boarding
horses at McCuller's stable, IS Monroe
street, corner Of Third. "a
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FRESH lot of new style gas fixtures at
BRowSE's, 25s Second street. so
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London ladies Of the high church com.
munion YEA mourning during Lent. In
fact, at church black bonnets and dresses
must DO worn If a lady desires to- retain
her position in aristocratie circles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08

OzanRe q May, 500 Main,
Headlight OIL, cheapest and
best I'm market. cot
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McGiDnis' Magic Lininent
For sale at W. N. Wilkerson 4 Co. g..
20
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Special Order No. j
This command is ordered to assemble
at their armory Tuesday evening, March
9th, at 8 o'clock, in full dress. By com
maud OF G. W. GORDON, Capt.
A. W. JONES, 0. S
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The proprietors of the New York White
Star Line of steamships contemplate
building a sister ship on the model OF
the Britannia at n Of the large ship
building yards on the Delaware. The
directors soy they eau now obtain a yes.
sci constructed Of American iron and
made by American workmen at less cost
than the other steamships Of their feet,
which we're built in Belfast, Ireland, and
Greenoch, on the Clyde.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08

For the best made and fitting suits, at
the lowest prices, call on
5S 7. McGEoY, 43 Jefferson st.
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MO. S3Union street. Store and floors above.
IN W. D. MoCALLUM. Agent.
32-S7 No. 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08

The lady who attracted the most at
tention at a recent fancy dress ball in
London represented young America"
She wore blue satin boots with silver
buttons, q short white satin skirt, over
which was gracefully drsped a silk
American flag, caught up at one side by
a metal eagle. The bodice was blue silk
covered with silver stars, over which was
a very effective c%uirass, on the front Of
which YES the American shield with a
prominent eagle. For ornaments she
wore bracelets and a necklace Of gold
dollars, very neatly made. On her head
she wore a crown Of thirteen stars in
%brilliants, her hair hanging down her
back. The lady was Miss Kate Field
The costume was designed by herself.
The necklace was made in Paris.
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FOR REMr

'HANDSONE front Office 29l Main street.
ST. J.E WARNER.
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100 boxes choice new made Cheese,
Is barrels peeled dried Peaches,
85 barrels Navy Beans,
5000 cases Canned Goods Baltimore
prices).
24t g. A. ECEERLY & BROS.
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John Walsh, Undertaken,
81 Second ST., next p~ostofiee. Ia
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onn ACRES land in 81 miles Of the city.
OUU Tho best opportunity ever offered.
DIRT CHEAP. ROOM NO. 26,
ISL Planters ms. Building, 80 Madison st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-08

HEADQUARTERS CHICKLsAw GUARDS,
MEMPHIS. April s., 1878.
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ZOE sALg

nWO CHEAP PLAORS-Eos. So and $50
i north side of Marshall avenue; two. story
buildings with s rooms each. l will receive
bids for. the receiver, Judge .shipps until
March 9th. @. W. FRAZER,
45-t q South Court street.
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70 N e w S
ESPECIAL TO Il EUREKA DAILY SENTINEL.
MONETARY NOTE.
ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST.

ROME, September Z.
There is a report current at the Vatican
that Bismarck, before concluding the
agreement with the Pope, is desirious Of
ascertaining the views Of the newly elected
Parliament. Nevertheless, both sides are
doing their best to bring the negotiation s
to a successful issue.
Signor Aregonez, Minister Of War, I'M
der the Roman Republic Of 1910, made o
speech at Tore Maggiore urging prepare
tions for q war with Austria. Garibaldi
has again written a letter to La Popula
agitatlng the same question.
BUCHAREST, September 7.
Prince karogeorgeovich, the pretender
to the Scrvian Throne, and General Igna-
tieff are mentioned as possible candidates
for the Bulgarian Throne.
PARIS, September Z.
The international Congress Of Weights,
Measures and Coinage has adopted q mo-
ton in favor Of a universal standard Of
one-tenth alloy for gold coins. The votes
were equally balanced as to whether the
same standard is applicable to silver. Tho
proposal for the freedom OF the minis to
coin gold OF silver according to demand
was rejected. 1t was decided that the
right to melt or export coins should be un-
limited /; that no fixed rates be established
between gold and silver, and that silver
should not be q legal tender for q debt Of
over f10. The committee unanimously
agreed hat the best mode Of arriving at an
International monetary unit would be to
give legal currency to the ten franc piece.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-09-08

You deserve 10 suffer. ana II you lead a mis-
cradle. unsatisfactory life in this beautiful
world, Ii Is entirely yo1r own fault. and there
il only one excuse for you-yeur unreasonable
prejudice and sscpticism, which has killed
thousands. Personal knowledge and common
sense reasoning will soon show you that
Green's August Flower will cure ycn uf liver
complaint, or dyspepsia. with all its miscrahle
effects. such as sick headache. palpitstion Of
the heart, sour stomach, habitusl costivcncss.
dizziness of The head. nervous prostratior. low
spirits, &c. It's sales now reach every town on
the Western Continent, and not a druggist but
will tell you Of its wonderful cures. You can
by n sample bottle for 10 cents. Three doses
will relieve YOU.
Agents: Crane 4 Brigham. Wholesale drug
gists, San Francisco.
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The liver is the imperial organ Of the whole
human system, as Il controls the life, health
and happiness of man. When 1t is disturbed
in its proper action, all kinds Of ailments are
the natural result. The digestion OF food, the
movements Of the heart and blood. the action
of the brain and nervous system, ere all isnme-
diateiy connected with the workings Of the
liver. 1t he's been successfully proved that
Green's August Flower Is uuequslsa in curing
all persons affected with dyspepsia or liver
complaint, and NIL the numerous symptoms
that result from an unhealthy condition Of the
liver and stomach. Sample BEETLES to try, 10
cents, Positively sold in all towns on the
Western Continent. Three dos.s Will prove
that 1t Is just what you want.
Agents: Crane 4 Brigham, wholesale drug
lists, San Frlacisco.
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Remarkable things happen in politics.
Tho SENTINEL foresaw. and announced it,
months ago, that Ben. Butler was prepar-
ing to chop. We wonder what kind OF an
animal . Butt b Democrat is? Are we to
take him, spoons and all? We can be
spooney whom we want to, but We
don't feel much like spooning to Ben.
However, after the Greeley business. none
Of US should make wry faces. The wires
INFORM US that Butler yesterday carried
tho Democt attic primaries in Massachusetts,.
What next Is it the end Of the world OF
the millennium ? Won't somebody trot out
Fred. Douglass as . Democratic candidate
for President. We are in q mood to ''stand
in.D