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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13
The nlannond-Eyed widow.

A widow lady in Brussels, having
lost ono of her eyes through accident,
caused It to be replaced by an artificial
eye Of glass, There would, of course,
have been nothing remarkable in this
If the new eye had been glass and
nothing more. But the lady was not
content with an ordinary feature, and
out Of a spirit OF coquetry, and with
q view Of giving greater brilliancy to
the oyoball, she had it SGT in dia-
monds at a considerable cost. Tho
fame of tho precious eye not only
spread throughout Brussels, but even
attracted to the widows sidea skillful
adventurer from Paris, This man,
after a career Of swindling in the
French capital, had, it seems, dc.
camped, and was not long in making
acquaintance with the heroine of the
artificial eye. The sequel wa1 such as
might have been anticipated. The
opticians chef d'@uvre was accus-
toned to repose in a particular place
when not worn by the fair owner aud
its intrinsic value proved TOO tempting
to the stranger guest. He once more
decamped, carrying OFF glass, diamonds
and all, aud was next heard of in A
shop in the Rue de la Paix, whore he
sold the interesting work OF art for
$50 francs. The jeweler and his as.
sistant examined the article with some
curiosity, and while they we're thus
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

andthe paper viii become a mere die
tionary Of phrases and quotations.
Yes, I'll do it now, and he put the
revolver muzzle into the L. Us tym-
panum, while the j.. T., absorbed in
his subject, wrote on and on thus !:
| said 1 was resolved to sink the few
remaining vestiges of former pride,
and for the time being accommodate
myself 10 circumstances-to my, in
fact, reduced circumstances. The
stars shone with their keen glitter in
the wintry sky. The few pedestrians
remaining upon the street, we'll
wrapped in costly furs, were hurrying
homewards. Home, sweet home, how
dear those words l paused in front
of DelmonicO's. Il
He's only got to Delmonico's ON
his way to that three cent lodging
house. Delmonico's is as good place
as any to kill him. I'll do it, said
the benevolent city editor.
Strange to say, no brains blew out.
The i. rs skull was literally empty.
The bullet made two clean, clear cut
holes in either side, and the dim gray
of the editorial rooms shone
through the cranial space within,
actually revealing spiders, dead flies
and cobwebs. P. NJ.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13
The Chinese \

February 4, says the Nevada (Cal).
Transcript, is the day on which the
Chinese select one Of thcif number 10
preside over their joss house. The
discharge VI fireworks constitutes an
important factor in the days observ-
anee The manner Of proceeding is
as follows The two companies here
are each permitted 10 have q number
OF representa- YES, and the heetost and
strongest men are generally chosen.
These delegates repair 10 a vacant lot
AZ tho rear VI the J0ss-hOuse. A
stipulated number Of bombs, each one
containing a metallic ring, arc placed
~ charge of a committee 10 Ere of
these bombs ono az q time. When
the explosion takes place tho ring con.
tanned ~ the bomb is sent flying into
the air, " is tho desire Of the two
factions 10 have their respeOtiye dole
gates secure as many Of them as pos.
eiblc. When the ring drops thereis a
general scramble on the part Of all
duly authorized 70 obtain possession
Of il. Much amusement Is afforded
70 lo0kers'0n IN consequence Of The
vigorous efforts put forth by the
heatbene. After Tho bombs have all
been fired the two compare notes, aud
the aide having the largest number Of
rings h entitled 10 elect o J0ss (%oquiy-
alent ~ minister of the gospel with
~ from among their numbers,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13
rhursaay EvenIng. Mareh Is, Sc.
Generals Sherman and McPher-
SON,

Generals sherman and McPher-
son.
By Willard Warner
Twill tell you another curious thing.
Sherman was very fond of Mcpherson.
They were in close intellectual and
social friendship. | went out TO Nc
Pherson's headquarters about two
o'clock on the morning before he was
killed. / woke him up, and we took
a drink and had breakfast together,
and then started to get information as
to the enemy in front that Sherman
wanted. | went back TO Shermans
house it was what was called the
Howard House, now the Hurt House.
Mcpherson came there. and was there
when the attack was opened on his
command BY Hood, and he gallOped
of from that house. News came after
some time that Hood was repulsed.
but Mcpherson was killed. Sherman
said 10 me: Warner, you have been
al over tina, ground to-day. want
you 20 % back and find hoT things
ara from personal inspection. and come
tome. On any way Imet Mcpherson 5
dead body: be vas shot In the side. the
ball E0ing upFard When l got back
The BODY vas lying On the porch and
chzUn F1s going up and down with
ers C his feet. and barehezded,
Gymz ETzy tine be PASSED the
BODY o1kel down ard his eyes filed
70 aE Al Tie tine oGcsu and
Er were riding NJ t0y orders
b. Wez1 ElsFsr tLsl and thea oon-
TIME Il uEIl Ellk and look down
~ tie BODY Il WIS Z TeTy Affecting
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t1s E1E WIiA c-a-lE- and W. had
sHrHrz- MES b. e. ETs- Al tie way
llgk b. nasa uassa1Fr f MePhE-
slL ans IL B1l1 mz zine U1sy-
liz H51 i lnBurnt III rhrs8u would
BE- 1hs EEr BE- EiBss BIi t1ls VIZ
Tm EH1 i are Wa1T Bus I1 BE-
Emmfa1 luar bafIrs Is ID uuua ar1her
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WI 8Huh make snuf mistake Whlan
VII 81 1E ualhs and I ind lBnEB1 on
Agrns-sUu a. lis mn 81 uanGnm pm
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

THE zuaEar 5ar1mr 1lmsa
aEane gig and damp agvf tbs Ln6pu
LEuss- w71h lis ahsarU glow q al
Eeg m tf0fs ~ iF 3nss and the
aut rneeuss psruIfHg E nosHr
il Gt g. iUrrH Enza uls115ue : q
lg.sut dejrsssaIs ri 1be hsarl action
n o. Do assar fhE 81 ersu ogU-
m01iy aels a. Eufh wheu uss1 ID
moderation ~ thst ag9d Gea Is -
b. osspEsd We hare 10 Umpatby
with Weuciees &glln wac y To-
baeeo used under proper restriction
As n the time and the amount 81 the
consumption A mild and sgund
stimulant with meals, and 3 cigar
when the mood and the Circumstance
are prOpitiOus. are not only 70 BE-
tolerated but approved. Meanwhile.
it is desirable that these things should
be used with an intelligent apprecia-
ton Of their effects. and it is beyond
question that one Of the most formid-
able effects Of Itobocco is its influence
on the heart action. Now it IL upon
the integrity Of this function the heat
of the body depends, and nothing
could be more short-sighted than to
weaken or hamper the central organ
Of the circulation at a time when II IS
especially necessary that its work
should be performed with due CELEBRITY
and completeness. In warm weather
a cigar exercises a cooling influence
by lowering the heart action. In the
cold season-we do not say It will
possibly depress, and so increase the
mischief it is sought to mend. Fops
and cold yapor tend to reduce the
oxygenating properties of the air taken
into the lungs, besides exercising a
specific influence on those delicate
organs. Tobacco smoke may warn
the air; it is scarcely possible that il
can effect its quality or render il
innocuous. There is, however. a peri
that may depress the circulation
Hence the need of moderation anC
care.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

scenery all the accessories will be Of
the handsomoSt character, and in your
role as the heiress and granddaughter
of a wealthy man you should dress
WE'LL was her remark; therefore at
her urgent request, | abandoned my
own ideas as to the role, and spent ex-
actly $500 in two new dresses for the
part, using as a third change a black
velvet l have worn the last three
years. That $500 | had saved from
my engagement with Mr.. Mccullough
last season. / designed them myself
and they were made by plain Mrs.
Smith, Of New York.
Then you do net spend much on
your wardrObes p
Not as much as people think. To
appear well dressed is more a matter
of taste in design and selecting things
that can be made over or combined
into different costumes. Some Of my
dresses | have had FIVE years, and the
dress | wear in 'Desdemona' / en-
broidered entirely myself
And Miss Changers statement end
the reporters reflections are referred
to the newspaper men who have pro-
nOuneed upon actress dresses as mat
ter for startling paragraphs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

A good old man died in Maine the
other day. The Portland Press saws
that he had fallen asleep in his easv
chair. He did not wake up until past
noon, when he inquired of his daugter.
as though he were dreaming. if his
feet were in the right way. She re-
piled that they were. He then said
If my feet arc in the right wav. |
will move on, and his breathing grad
ually ceased, having lived within four
years of full century.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

The most beautiful actress in
America, according to the New York
correspondent of the Boston Herald
recently occupied a box in the Park
Theater. She coolly turned her back
on the performance, chatted with her
companions, frequently touched up
her hair and ribbons, gazed at the
audience. and attracted so much at
tention that a dozen opera glasses were
constantly aimed at her. "On reading
this the correspondent adds, she
will resolve to never offend me again.
and the next time she goes to a thea.
ter as an auditor, will sit in sweet de-
mureness, pretend to be absorbed in
the play, and receive the admiration
Of all beholders without showing self
consciousness. These words Of coun-
sci, too, will be needed byall actresses,
and henceforth they will be as charm
ing in their public manners eft the
stage as they already are on it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13
HON. ULI PERKINS.
His Second introduction 10 a Hopkins.
vile Audience.

Nashville Americana
When Eli lectured at Hopkinsyille,
KY, about two years since. the GOOD
people of that highly cultivated little
city honored him with q crowded
house He was introduced to the au-
dience by that rare and happy gentle
man, Major Sam w. Gaines, editor Of
the New Era, and treated BY him in
that prinoely manner Major Gaines is
noted for demonstrating toward the
l~iterati, whether of high or low degree.
After his departure Eli took occasion
to make some rather incongruvial re-
marks about the people Of Hopkins
vile, not altogether remarkable com
ing from him, but quite remarkable in
that they were derogatory and without
the essential fact of foundation.
1t so happened, therefore, when Per-
kins made his second appearance in
that place, some three months since.
his audience numbered only thirteen
people. Mr.. Perkins had engaged the
services of a beastly, homely young
lawyer named Clark to do the honorS
of presentation. Clark, who is some
thing Of a wag himself, says it would
be too ridiculous to make a set speech
before such a thin array of popula
ton, and so when they stepped before
the curtain gave Perkins a personal in
PRODUCTION to each one of his hearers,
somewhat as follows:
Colonel Morris, allow Inc to intro
duce to you my friend, Mr.. Perkins,
Colonel Morris, rising, Good even
ing, Mr.. Perkins"
Colonel Mcpherson, continued
Clark, the whole baker dozen in an
uproar, Colonel Mcpherson, this is
MIR. Perkins"
Then Colonel Mcpherson arose. and
with solemn suayity said, Good even
ing, Mr.. Perkins.
But by this time time Perkins had
gained his equilibrium of cheek, and
when Clark proposed an introduction
to Major Gaines, replied, "Ah. yes: I
believe I've met Mr.. Gaines before "
The whole incident, however. was
extrayagantly funny, and Clark So
completely took the wind out of the
sails of the comic lecturer that what
followed fell dead fiat on the audience,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

engaged the thief took the opportunity
Of clearing a few more tri6os off the
counter. The shopkeeper was able to
give a description of him 10 The police,
and he was arrested a day or two ago
at the Northern Station, and is now
awaiting his trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

A mechanical curiosity is a wooden
watch carried as a time-picce by Mr..
n. Devolt Of Bristol Tennessee. All
the works, except the fner parts, are
made Of boxWood, the case Of brown
olive wood and the dial ofbufalo horn.
1t weighs only half an ounce
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13
PUBLICATION.
PROSPECTUS.
yellow Fever Of 1878

VNHE Howard Association of Memphis will
! publish and have ready for delivery on or
about the hTst Of April next a complete his
tory OF the yellow Fever from the earliest
dates; also, n history of the Epidemic Of 1879.
which will embrace the names, with resi-
dence, and date Of death, Of over Eve thou
sand citizens of Memphis who died, Inc
names Of physicians and nurses employed.
diagnosis Of the disease by the most eele'
bratod physicians, cures suggested and bcst
adapted toconing with the dreadful scourse'
together with incidents Of tho plague.
Also, n list of the names of contributors or
donations, both in money and supplies. from
the generous public Of America and EurOpe.
amounting in the aggregate to near Ave nm.
dred thousand dollars, and what disppsiiion
was made Of same.
In offering this permanent record Of a Qreat
calamity to the general public, the Howard
Association Is moved thereto BY a desire 10
save itsof the coSt OF publication of q book
that VIII proT0 Invaluable in tho futuTp. and
to secure, II possible, enough fuads To INV for
. handsome monument, TO be erected in Elm.
wood Cemetery, 70 tho memory of physieians.
Nurses and Members If the Howard Assoeia.
tson and Citizens, Rolief Committee, VIII
diSed during the Epidemic Of 1873.
Tho book will be gotten up in the very hest
manner, on good white paper, vol bound in
size octave, and contain about five hundred
pages. Price $3.50. Address
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
10 Madison Street,
MEMPHIS, ; TENNESSEE.
lOt-1O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13

Those who prove anything by expe-
rienoe a speak intelligently and the
unanimous testimony of ali who use
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is that it more
than falills all that it promises.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25
A Rare Opportunity for Profit.

OF strength, and remarkable fluctuations are
occurring every day, which bring large profits
to those who avail themselves of the advan-
tages thus opened. The new mutual capital
iZation system originated by Messrs. Adams,
Brown d Co., bankers and brokers, 26 and Is
bpoaa slfee,, New nofk, nrm no,ea LOT fa III
and surest plan of operating IN stocks, as it is
based upon correct rules of finance, and Sc
cures to every patron, whether the invest
ment is S25 or 5000, the full benefit of unlim-
tied capital united with experienced skill,
making steady gains from daily fluctuations,
profits being divided pro rata every 80 days.
One capitalization last month paid each $500
shareholder 81, sS6. Is net profit. New circular,
"Rules for Success" and invaluable imforma-
ton to every investor mailed free. All kinds
of stocks and bonds bought and sold by Adams
Brown & Co., bankers and brokers, rs and "a
Broad street, New York City.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25
ID. M. BRADBURY, Attorney.

CTATE OF INDIANA, Marion county, IS:
y In the Circuit Court of Marion county,
in the State OF Indiana. No. 2,5l2.
Milton 8. Huey VS.. Susan H. Melton, Calvin
A. Melton, ct al.
Be 1t known. that on the 4th day of June,
1879, the above named plaintiff. by his at
torney, filed In the Office OF the clerk of the
Circuit Court OF Marion county, in the State
of Indiana, his complaint against the above
named defendants, and on the said 4th day
of June, 1879, the SAID plaintiff filed in said
clerks Office the affidavit of a competent per-
son showing that said defendants, Susan H.
Melton, Calvin A. Melton, her husband. Her
man Young and Mary Young, minor heirs of
Henry. Young, deceased ARE not residents of the
state of Indiana; that a cause of action exists
against said defendants, said action being in
relation to real estate, and that saio above de-
PENDANTS are necessary parties thereto.
Now, therefore. by order of said court, said
defendants last above named, are hereby noti-
fed of the filing and tendency of said
complaint against them, and that unless they
appear and answer or demur thereto, at the
calling of said cause, on the 26th day OF August,
1879. the same being the second judicial day of a
term of said court, to be begun and held at the
court house In the city of Indianapolis on the
fourth Monday in August, 1879, said COMPLAINT,
and the matters and things therein contained
and alleged, will be heard and determined in
their absence.
DANIEL NJ. RANSDELL
junl2l3w Clerk.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25

actress contrlves to merge her own individu-
atty In that of the character she interprets.
Even in the accent of Mrs. Clarkson there IL
just the faintest possible indication of her
foreign origin. In the details of Mile. Bern
hardts private life it would not be right to
enter, were it not that all her multifarious
occupations are as much public property as
are the days of an American president
Those admitted to the privilege of her &C
qualntance have reason to laugh at the
work which goes forth to the world in her
name. For all her work is
done more or less in public. Her
studio is generally filed with friends, and it
is in their presence, and in the midst of
bright conversation, that she paints her pic.
ture and molds the clay into shapes that
will live. If she wears a cricketing costume,
it is only when she is employed on some
colossal statue, such as that which has been
set up at Monaco; but when she is working
on q bust she receives her visitors IN or
binary attire, and in the superb studio
which is all that an artist can dream. Mile.
Bernhardt has the fancy of having her coffin
always near her, but this constant compan-
lonship with the idea of death does not cast
a shadow over her gayety, and many
will agree with her in thinking
that familiarity with the inevitable Is prefer
able to craven fear of the future. The
skeleton which Is in every household occu.
pies a post of honor in that of Mile. Sarah
Bernhardt. For his bony arms embrace the
cheval glass in her bedroom; and when she
studies new part she makes this dumb
prompter hold the manuscript of her part in
his feshless hand. This is one of the eccen-
tricitles of genius, and by way of proof that
1 am not using the word loosely. may state
that have myself heard M. De Girardin, nc
mean judge in such matters, declare his con.
viction that Mile. Bernhardt was, as a ira
gedIenne, fully equal to Rachel. On this
point there can be no doubt that the actress
of to- day has all the winning tenderness in
which her famous predecessor was conspicu
ously deficient.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25

NJ Office is hereby given to the citizens of
~ the Fifteenth Q5) ward, in the city of
Indianapolis, Center township, Marion coun.
ty, Indiana, that l. Peter Dietz, a male
inhabitant of said ward, over the age oftwenty-
one years, will apply to the Board of County
meeting, for a license to sell for one year,
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, in q less
privilege of allowing the same to be drank on
my premises.
The precise location of the premises where
on desire to sell said liquors is described as
follows: Lots Nos. and q. In square II, south
east corner of Maryland and West streets. IN
the city of Indianapolis, Center township,
Marion county, Indiana.
(Signed) PETER DIETZ.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25
Fresh Supplies of vitality

To renew a waning stock may be gathered
from a source accessible to all, and never
sought in vain by any whose constitution and
vigor are not SO much dilapidated as to be
wholly past repairing. Evidence direct, con-
vincing and ample, Indicates Hostetter s
Stomach Bitters as tonic of unexampled
efficacy and perfect purity, and possessed OF
properties that constitute IL an invaluable
remedy for dyspepsia constipation, liver COM
plant, urinary and uterine weakness, rheu-
m attic complaints and maiariai fever. Delicate
females and infirm old persons are invigorated
which usually follows severe lness is in a
great degree remedied and convalescence ac-
CELEBRATED through its use. 1t occupies lead
sing position among medicinal staples.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25

NOTICE is hereby given to the citizens Of
IN the Seventeenth % ward ward in the city
of Indianapolis, Center township, Marion
county, Indiana, that I, George A.Kaufmann, a
male fnhabitant of said ward, over the age of
twenty one years, will apply to the Board of
next meeting, for q license to sell for one year,
spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, in a less
quantity than quart at a time, with the priv
flege of allowing the same to be drank on my
premises. -s....
The precise location OF the premises whereon
/ desire to sell said liquors is described as fol-
lows: Lot No. IL and II, square a. known as No.
rs 6outh Delaware street, in the city of Indian
Indiana.
(signed,) GEORGE A. KAUFMANN.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25

NOTICE is hereby given to the citizens of
IN the Twenty third (23) ward, in the city OF
indianapolis, Center township, Marion county,
Indiana, that 1, Frederick Hofnerr q male In
habitant of said ward over the age of 81 years,
will apply to the board of county commits.
sioners OF said county, at their next meeting
Gus and malt liquors, in a less quantity than q
quart at tlm ne with the privilege Of allowing
The precise location of the premises whereou
desire to sell said liquors, Is described as fol.
lows: Let No in F. Yeiser's guardian Is addl-
Madison avenue, IN the city of Indianapolis
Center township, Marion county, Indiana.
Sgned) FREDERICK HOFdERR
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25
Lucky Baldwin's Ranch.

lSan Francisco Correspondence Baltimore
Sum-
E. J. Baldwin, everywhere known as
Lucky Baldwin. worked on his fathers
farm when young in Indiana. After 25
years of trial at various pursuits he drifted
into the bonanza district, Nevada, and in
few years, by well judged ventures in mining
stocks, realized some millions. He became
publicly known by building The Baldwin,
now so favorably known as a popular house
on Market street, San Francisco 275 by 21O
feet. Included in the structure is Baldwin's
theater. The whole, including furniture,
cost So. 0OO, 600. Travelling through Los
Angeles county, he fancied and bought q
Spanish grant of 5000 acres of beautifully
watered garden land and laid II out in
princely style. OF this, 5000 acres are
moist bottom land, needing no irrigation.
Outside of this he has artifcially irrigated
most of the property by means of six miles
of eignt-inch pipe, and beautiful lakes are
formed here and there, with
ments- Some so rustic cottages are the
homes of bis army of working people. All
sorts OF farm buildings are tastefully ar
ranged, and flowing artesian springs abound
of the purest water. The orchard has I, 200
acres, with Is, 900 orange and lemon trees
1900 almonds, 500 Italian chestnuts, 80 acres
of English walnuts, 500 acres of choice
grapes, innumerable apples. pears, plums
peaches and figs. He has 10000 eucalyptus
trees of q different varieties, and 5000 of
the graceful pepper trees, our most ornate
evergreen and dropping variety, bearing q
profusion OF pepper-lookIng spice berries.
A broad avenue is laid out, three miles long
by 120 feet wide, lined on each side with
eucalyptus trees. In the center is a row of
pepper trees, making grateful shade in that
sunny climate, and the air is cooled by innu-
merable fountains. Soon mansion IN keep
ing with the surroundings will be erected
on rising knoll overlooking this fairy Land,
and some hundred tenantry, with gsrdens
and cultivated fields, will enrich the land
scape and make this charmed spot . para
disc, where the proprietor can pass his
declining years in peaceful contemplation
Of the romance OF his creation.