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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-05
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/" About $780,"
e And he won't let the child go
until the money iS paid ?"
"0f course not"
"What is the name of the ohild's
father?p
" can't tell you that"
"Well, I'll have to see the lady
who wishes to adopt the chila be-
fore | can conclude arrangements"
said Mr.. Jenkins. "Yeu say as
soon as the money is paid the child
will be given up%
sat once" promptly replied the
woman.
THE CHILD RESTORED.
Directly following the above con.
yersation, Mrs. Fagan was politely
bowed from the room, and left ac-
companied by her infantile charge
and the young girl who came with
her. She had given her residence
as No. 220 Sixth avenue. Mr.. Jen-
kins instructed an officer Of the
society to follow her and verify her
statement as to her residence, which
was found to have been correctly
given. OF course, as may be readi.
ly imagined, Mr.. Jenkins at once
OWNED that there was something
wrong in the matter. He promptly
set to work to unravel the skein.
He did SO, and the result was that
IN a day or two the father brought
the child to Mr.. Jenkins. The rest
of the story can be briefly told.
The name of the father proved to
be Norris @. Pass. He deserted his
wife and their three children seve-
raj months ago in Wilmington,
! Del Mrs. Jennie Lee Pass, his
wife, left the children in charge OF
her mother, and, being a woman Of
fine education and accomplish
ments, went to Philadelphia, where
she obtained a position as govern.
ess in wealthy family, which posi-.
ton she now holds. In the night
time the father stole the child ant
brought him to this city. His faul
was a love of drink, and although
he held some important positions
he was never able to retain them OF
account Of his Incorporate habits
When the child was yesterda,
5 brought into court it attracted
special attention on account Of it
4 striking beauty. After Mr.. Loui
j. Delafeld, counsel for the socie
/ ty, had stated the facts as givel
, above, Judge Potter directed tn
: child to be given to its mother, sub
l ject, pursuant to her request, t
the Philadelphia Society TO Proven
Cruelty to Children.
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On Saturday, July 18, 1878,
1878 d.
Nonresident Notice.
In the Chancery Court of Shelby county. TIE,

In the Chancery Court of Shelby county, Ten
nossee-,W. X. Thixton VS.. B. W. William
son OF al. r sl lsF'l3H01 y
TT. APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
! this cause that the defendants, D. r. Cook.
R. IL. Richards and B, q Crane, are non-res-
fore ordered that they make their appeara mes
herein, at the court house in the city of
Memphis, Tenn, on or before the first Mon
day in August, 1873, and plead, answer or
demur to eomplainants bill and the cross bill
ofB. W: Williamson or the same win be taken
for confessed as to them and set for hearing
ex parts, and that copy of this order be pub
lished once a week, for four successive weeks,
in the Public Ledger. ~ +,
This 2lst day Of June, 1878.
A copy Attest: lJu trtf
-. EDMUND A. COLE, @. and NJ.
Py r. ]. BLACK, D. @. and M. illl Nt9
HHmes & Poston, Solicitors for complainant.
9%l0i-1l0. 116
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FRIDAY EVENING. JULY :, 1878.

cheaply purchased" said
be confdentially to a dozen gem
tlemen, "if at the cost of half a
million dollars l could teach the
citizens Of this beautiful city to be
thoroughly generous to the poor.
This night he was like the ticket
seller at the railroad. One, two,
five, ten, and even twenty dollar
bills were showed at him on all
sides, SO great had been the
awakening in the cause of beneyo-
lence which the example Of Sir
Orlando Matterson had aroused. A
benign smile hOvered about his
mouth, and a tear that glittered be-
times in his mild, kind eye pro-
claimed the joy his soul felt as he
showed bill after bill into his pock-
cts and gazed with the look Of a
father upon his converts. ass,
That night Canada Bill showed
up to Beau Hickman something
over $4,000. 1ss s3 I'D
''We'll split her now" suggested
Bill as he ceased counting.
"Twouldn't give YOU $12,000,'
quoth Hickman. "Let it be till
tomorrow night. | think / can
raise a little 'hush-money' on thii
racket" h s' qa gall sa a Il
Next night Beau Hickman went
the rounds, and found groups o.
expectant converts waiting to SCI
Sir Orlando Matterson. One at {
time, as fast as he could do so, hi
would take one after another Of thC
most prominent gentlemen aside
and whisper in his ear: ana
81 have got little subscription
book here which was handed to mt
by a friend as he took the train thit
morning for New York. Sorry yor
got sold on Orlando Matterson
He's skipped out. That was Can
ada Bill, the three-card.mont,
man."
sis that so?" 3 J4tI1
"Sure. Here's the book, witt
your name in it for $50"
"Well, for gracious sake, Beau
don't show that notebook to an
one. And scratch my name off il
will you?" n-Rnrx1
"Certainly," returned Hickman
scratching over the name with h.
pencil, "but, Governor, Pm kin
a'short tonight, 8Couldn't 70
lend me $40 till tomorrow"
With wry face the victim woul
pull forth his pocket-book, ant
placing the bill demanded in Hicl
mans hand, would slip quietly froI
the hotel to the street. -
That night the two worthies d
vided, and the share of each wa
over twelve thousand dollars.
Both Beau Hickman and Oanad
Bill, whoje tricks on the unwar
obtained for them thousands {
dollars, died poor, and were burie
as pauperS; and the moral is, tina
no matter how much a man make
dishonesty or by trickery, he wi
sooner or later be found out, an
doubtless die a miserable, deserte
outnast r4a.e t.t
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mo. S29 4. D,l
NOn.Resident Notice.

In the Probate Court Of Shelby county, Tenn.
JqjqsE ppEld A P9Il9oE N& ESoNW Ts W. irEtj jBqS5y @
j bill in this cause, which is sworn to, that
tho defendant, W. i. Busby, is a minor and
a nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee, il
is therefore ordered that no make bis appear
ance herein, at the court house Of said Pro-
hate Court in the city u Memphis, Tena., on
or before the irs. Monday in August. 1878.
and plead, answer or dsmuf 10 complains
ants bill, % the same will be taken for con-
tessea IS 70 him. and set for hearing ex parte;
sad that eapy Of this order be published
once week for four successive weeks in the
Memphis Public Ledger. N t1
This 9lst day Of June, 1873. a.ll ,.
A copy attest;
BY HVeH u. OuLLES, y. O.
M D L. Stewart, solicitor forcomplainant.
vs. lO4 1lO-ll6 ..II..
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mo. 1851
NOn-Residemt Notice.


In the Chancery Court of Shelb-z Conntv
Tenn. -ElmiraS. Ashby ct al. ';s. Henry 81
IT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
|. this cause, that the defendants, Henry S.
W. Ashby, are n0n-resident az the State of
Tennessee; tits therefore ordered that they
make theiE appearance herein, at the court
house, IN the city Of Memphis, Tennessee, on
OF before the first Monday in August, 1878,
and plead, answer or demur to complain
ants original and amended and supplemental
bills, or the same will be taken for confessed
as to them and set for hearing OK parte; and
that a copy of this order be published once
a week, for four successive weeks, in the
Public Ledger. ledH fsllsBl m II, =
This 26th day of June, 1878.
A copy-Attest: lhf4f 800 rHltl5nt
EDMUND, A, COLE. c. and N.
BY L. j. MoIIENRY, d. @. and M.
E. NJ. HeaIn, solicitor for complainant.
1s9-108-1l4. 12l
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On Saturday, July 1s, 1873,

tho tract of land described in the pleadings
and decree in this cause, lying in the Eighth
civil district Of Shelby county, Tennessee, and
cast corner Of tract of 200 acres sold By John
Davidson to Robert /. Chester and vile; (;
thence west ia chains; thence south 6 chains;
thence west 20 chains 80 links TO the south
west corner; thonce north Al chains; thence
east ~ chains 0 linke; thence north Is chains
50 links TO the northwest corner; thence east
ll4 chains 80 links TO the northeast corner;
thence south so chains 80 links 10 the point OF
beginning, containg 662 acres more or less.
Terms Of sale--cash.
Juno Il, 1878.
JOHN II, FREEMAN. Clerk.
Gao W, WIsOnEsrER, Sol. Tor complainant.
S9ll6
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fact that Nine. Roze is pining over
unrequited love.
The truth is that the days seem
to move all serenely now, but such
scenes of real, not imaginary, griefs
as the charming cantatrice has
passed through are enough to cast
a alasting shaaow over her face, even
though Time has softened the re-
memorance of her sorrows.
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When the disorders of bsbYhood attael
your baby use at once DR.. Bulls Babl
Syrup and notice its rapid and beneficial
effect. Price 25c.
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SYRUP MAKING.
In Supreme Oourl nd Iaokson.

Il. y. Lanier ct al. vs.. NJ. l.. Bell ct al,
DH virtue of tho decree pronounced in this
~ cause By the Supreme Court Of Tennessee
at Jackson, April 3, 1878, | will oger Tor sale
TO the highest bidder, in front Of the court
house Of Shelby county, in the city Of Mem
phis,
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Seagrave blood in full. If possible
the girl will go to Ireland shortly
to prosecute her claims in person.
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JOHN H. FREEMAN, Clerk.
L. D. MCFARLAND, Sol. S91i6
In supreme Court al ] JacIkson.

D. W. Bynum vs.. W. o. Searcy.
PY virtue of the decree pronounced by the
- Supreme Court Of Tennessee at Jackson,
in this cause, April 8, 1873. will offer for
sale TO the highest bidder. in front of the
court of Shelby county, in the city Of
Memphis,
On Saturday, JnlY 3,1s7S,
the tract of land mentioned in the pleadines
and decree. lying in Shelby county. Tennes-
| see, containg 50 acres more or less, and known
and described as the east half Of lot No. / Of
section l, township |, range west, and being
the same lot conveyed in the mortgage exc
cuted to complainant, d. w. Bynum, by de.
ieadant, W. o. Searcy, on the 50th Of August,
| 1871 1loa tY fi'f n 80 -, 'eo''' '''9''
Terms of Sals-Said land will be sold upon
a credit Of seven l7l and twelve (12) months.
| purchaser executing notes with approved per-
sonal security for the purchase money, and a
lien retained on the land until said notes are
paid. Equity Of redemption barred.
June Y, 1878 -oL7i fsAH llo nc i
1870 JOHN II. FREEMAN, Clerk.
VANCE & ANDERSON. Soils. SO Ii6
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Legal.
In Supreme Court Of Tennes.
see al JacksOn.

W. L. Beat for use Of the Insurance Com
pany Of the Valley Of Virginia VS.. Geo. w.
L.Crook, Jane d. Crook ct al.
pY virtue Of the decree pronounced BY tho
ID Supreme Court Of Tennessee at Jackson.
April 3, 1873. in this cause. will offer for sale
house Of Shelby county. in the city Of Mem
Dhia
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New Advertisements

NOADVRRTISING AGENT can insert an
bTANDARD WEEKLIES at ten dollars a
line without losing mo icy. Those advertisers
whe want to obtain the best possible oircula-
ton without expending more than from $50 to
SllO should address GEO. P. ROWELL & CO..
10 Spruce street, New York.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-12
Board of Public Works.

A special session of the board of public
works was held yesterday afternoon, at
which all the members were present. Col.
H=witt and Mr.. James K. Humphrey were
also in attendance.
The object of the meeting was the final
consideration of the assessment for the
opening of Como avenue, or, rather, not the
final consideration of the assessment, but it's
completion, in order that all future consider
alton or objection should be a matter of
record. This eHectually puts a stop to all
verbal subterfuges to defeat the measure, as
everything, henceforth, must be reduced to
writing. For this reason, yesterday, the
board, while willing to receive any sugges-
tons, refused to listen to any verbal objec-
tons from Col. Hewitt and Mr.. Humphrey.
The business of the board was concluded
by completing the assessments, and the or
dering of a new and corrected assessment
roll to be made; the old one, by the way,
having become sadly frayed at the edges by
the constant usage to which it had been sub
jected during its many months considera-
ton.
The board adjourned.
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FORT SMELLING BRIDGE.

The Proposed Dimensions of the New
Structure.
The Fort Smelling bridge commissioners
held session yesterday afternoon in the
county auditors Office, there being present
Messrs. VIM. Dawson-in the chair, Lindeke,
Thornton, and Thos. Cochran, Jr., the secre-
tary.
The plans of City Engineer Sewall, the re-
suit of his recent survey, were presented,
but they were unaccompanied by any re-
port or estimate. and merely consisted of
dimensions, with profles, of four lines
traversed across the river, within the limits
prescribed by the statute organizing the
commission. Line No. l starts from an
angle of a stone blu .lding in Fort Smelling,
and, crossing the present road on the st.
Paul side of the Mississippi leading to the
ferry, traverses the river almost at right
angle, it's length being 1,122 feet. At a dis
lance of 26O feet up the river from line No.
right angles to the stream, and strikes the
fort between the stables and another
building, taking in the lower point
of the island about mid river
distance, its total length being 1,1G9 feet.
Line No. 3 is $50 feet up stream from line
No. 2, crossing the river at an angle, stretch
ing across the island, and reaching the fort
above the stables, over distance of l ,221
feet. Still proceeding up stream, at a dis
lance of $50 feet from line No. 3, line No. 4
stretches across the river directly.
traversing the island already mentioned, and
a bar nearer the Fort Smelling shore, meet
ing that shore between the fort and the GEM
etery; its length being 1887 feet. The pro
files indicate that, with the present stage of
water, the height of the structure of tho
bridge would be from 10 to 115 feet.
In the absence of Engineer Sewall and the
fifth member of the board, Mr.. Knapheide,
the board concluded to transact no formal
business, but an informal conversation was
held in which the question was discussed re-
speeding the necessity of securing the federal
governments sanction to briage the Missis-
sippi. The opinion seemed to prevail that,
if the United States granted the right of
way through its reservation, which had
been virtually conceded. the right
to construct the bridge across the Mississip-.
pi would necessarily be also granted. Mr..
Dawson stated that the height of the bridge,
already named, was ample to prevent any
obstruction to navigation, as the hight of
the st. Louis bridge was only IS feet above
the water line, and was considered perfectly
sufficient. In this connection, it was re-
marked that the consent of the United
States to the construction of the Wabashaw
street bridge had neither been sought nor
obtained.
The board then adjourned until II a. N.
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RIVER M4TTERS.,

The gauge showed three feet three inches
yesterday, rise of one inch in the previous
twenty -four hours, and still rising slowly.
The only arrival yesterday was the
Diamond 10, which came in about 6 o'clock
in the morning, having been delayed and
forced to tie up during the night by the high
wind. The Diamond 10 brought in 250 tons
of freight, including 800 sacks of oats for
Penner & Co. She left on her return down
river little after 5 o'clock in the after
noon.
Up to o'clock yesterday, neither the
Clinton or the Savanna, both headed for this
port, had put in an appearance at La Crosse.
It is presumed they have been delayed by the
heavy winds of the past two days. The
Clinton should be here this evening.
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last meeting that he was not to restrict him
self to the one cent postage. If the rail
road companies came In, the extra cent
would be of no Importance.
Mr.. Newton-1t would make great diff
ference in $4,000 pamphlets.
Mr.. Knight-Many Of the pamphlets
wonld be distributed without postage.
Mr.. Bond read an estimate for the PAM
phlet. He said Mr.. Pusey's and Mr.. Han
sens estimates were both from MIR. Bradley,
but he had greatly underestimate. The
Pioneer printing company supplied the fol-
lowing: $4,000 pamphlets, complete, without
map, $1,000; with map, $4,000.
MIR. Powers thought the estimate was low,
lower than his company were getting work
done for. He was sure the secretary would
find plenty to do to answer questions. Inc
The queerest questions are asked by the
thousand by intending emigrants.
FRo1sE1H HEARD FROM.
Mr.. Froiseth said he called merely to see
the Governor and did not know the board
was in session. He wished to suggest that
the pamphlet be printed in German and
Scandinavian. He was expecting to 60 to
Europe, when he would be willing to distri-
butte the pamphlets. He had been connect
ed with emigration for 80 years, thought the
$4,000 very small, and the way to make it do
the most good was to issue pamphlet and
let him distribute it. OF course he would
do anything for the benefit of the State and
did not want any pay if the board would
only pay him his travelling expenses; that
was all he wanted. He did not think his
travelling expenses would be much; he
thought not more than modest $500 or
$500.
Governor Pillsbury thanked the gentleman
for His valuable suggestions and his generous
offer, but the board had decided not to ex-
pend cent in travelling, or any other ex-
penses, in the way suggested.
Mr.. Froiseth. with the air and dignity of
virtuously indignant patriot, demanded ii
ton act for the purpose of inducing foreign
immigration.
The Governor politely intimated to the
generous man that the question was not to
be argued.
Communications were read by the secre
tary. One from D. K. Smith. 1O4 Clark
street, Chicago, who wanted some of the
$4,000 to establish an agency. He did not
want his name in it, however. he would sub
stitute that of his partner.
The secretary was directed to inform the
gentleman thati it was not the desire to estab-
lish an agency in Chicago.
One from the Chicago Democrat. solicit
ing advertisements, and one from G. NJ.
Peterson, of the Norwegian American Iude-
pendent. The last two were ordered fled
Mr.. Knight proposed that an advertise
ment be inserted in the daily papers asking
for bids for the printing of an 80 page
octave pamphlet of 10000 copies.
It was concluded that the announcement
of the proceedings in the daily papers would
be sufficient.
The Board then adjourned until this
morning at go clock.
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Some two years ago, Mr.. H. Harris, OF
Austin, MIMI, purchased the Brownsville
house, at Brownsville, Mower county. Being
DESTROYS, few days since, Of repairing the
Office, he engaged some workmen to take
of the old ceilinga When rather novel dis
covery was made. Between the ceiling and
floor young silver mine developed itself,
which panned out seven or eight dollars at
one haul, as well as full set of dies for the
manufacture Of the spurious coin. The imi-
tation is very good; but the metal is base and
easy detec&ed
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Rai,,rav.

The splendid Pullman Drawing Room Sleep
ing Oar g Vienna' will leave with the St. Louis
express train this afternoon at 3:45. running
through to ST.. Louis in % hours, without
change. For tickets and sleeping car berth APP
ply to w. G. Teller, ticket agent, No. s Wash
ington avenue Opposite the Nioollet House,,
Minneapolis. Geo. II. Hazard, No. lie East
Third street, St. Paul.
Passengers from St. Paul will leave by St.
Paul & Sioux City railroad at S:15 P. ~, con-
Meeting at Sioux City Junction.
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THE COURTS.
Supreme Court.
before the full Bench,


The judges took their seats yesterday at
$50 o'clock A. NJ, when the following cases
were heard and taken under advisement:
No. 81. Nils P. johnson, respondent VS..
John D. Howard, appellant.
Mr.. James ]. Egan, of the firm of Smith
d Egan, appeared for the appellant, and Mr..
E. G. Palmer, of the firm Of Palmer & Bell,
for the respondent.
This was an appeal from a pro lorna
order of the district court of Hennepin
county, and, before the case was argued, a
question was raised as to whether there was
actually any order of the court below that
was app:alable, that court having merely
granted an order, without ever taking the
matter under advisement.
The chief jnstice made few remarks
strongly condemnatory of the habit of judges
of the district courts, in cases involving
difficult points of law, to grant pro fo17n0
orders merely for the sake of removing the
said cases for decision in the supreme
court.
This court was not disposed to let the
judges of the district court shirk the respon-
sibilities of a decision. It would, however,
uodF tulS appear as matter OF grace. but
wished it to be understood that in future
such irregular appeals would not be received.
The arguments on both sides were then
heard. They occupied considerable time,
but possessed no very noteworthy features.
No. 81. Collin Campbell, respondent, VS..
richard ID. Jones, ct ais, partners as Jones,
Shulto & Co., appellants.
This was an appeal from demurrer of
the plaintiff in an action with regard to GER
tain land titles tried in the district court of
Mile Laos county.
The plaintiff demurred to certain counter
claims set forth in defendants answer, and
against the order of the court sustaining
the demurrer the defendant appealed.
Mr.. N. T. Hauser of Minneapolis, appeared
for the appellants, and Mr.. Charles D. Kerr
OF this city for respondent.
The case was fully argued and submitted,
and upon its conclusion, the court adjourned
until $3.50 o'clock A. NJ, to-day.
TO BE CALLED TO-DAY,
No. 81. George Volmer, respondent, VS..
Augustus Stagerman and Caroline E. Stag
erman, appellants.
No. 13. In the matter of the proceedings
to enforce payment of taxes on certain real
estate remaining delinquent on the first
day of June, A. D., 1877, in the county of
Stearns.
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Municipal Court.
before Judge Flint. ]
CIVIL.

Sarah McPheeters vs.. William II. Cary !:
action to recover for alleged services. De-
cision fled in favor of defendant.
Daniel Church vs.. W. A. Faddis action
for money had and received. Decision fled
giving judgment for plaintiff for $500,
with interest and costs.
CRIMINAL.
The criminal calendar consisted of onlv
one case, drunk, the subject Of which was
Thomas Brazell, who was sent out of the
city.
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GATHER THEM IN.
mir rs WHY THE IWMIGR4T1ON
R0aHU MET YESTERDAY.

Tho Second Meeting of the New Board
Cooperation of the Railroads.&c. General
Interchange of Views--Various Prepare
tons MADEIRA Host of Plans by Out
siders to Secure Slice of the % 900.
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Probate Court.

Before Judge OGorman.I
Estate of Herman Pilgrimm. Inventory
and appraisement filed, and order made al
lowing the same.
Estate of N. Mclean. Argument in order
to show cause why the claim in favor of the
estate Of S. G. P. Craig, deceased, should not
be allowed, heard and taken under advise
ment.
Estate of Samson Matthews. Order Of
license granted to administrator to sell real
estate at private sale; sale oath administer
ed and sale bond filed and approved.
Estate of Warner johnson. Last will and
testament admitted to probate.
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Hont's Out Lots.

Elizabeth Johnson, commencing at
point 125 tt 8 from NV cor of lot 10,
Hoyt's ont lots, thence sly along side
of Miss. ST 50 feet, thence at right an
giles easterly 126 feet, thence My par
allel to the side of Miss. at so #,
thence WY l25 # to place of beginning, Sc |
Giles Beach. commencing at a point on
the line of the Little Canada road,
connecting with and called Mississippi