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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-03-18
= Thing OfBeauty is 10Y Forever

And the new Magnolia is the most beauti-
ful Stove in the market, for sale by
SHEA s. DoNAHoE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
SCHOOL BOARD.
Their Meeting Last Night.

A regular monthly meeting of the
board of school visitors was held last
night at the library hall in the Odd
Fellows hall. d.
Superintendent Foute reported the
scholastic list to number 2776 children.
attendance during June 2427, Of
which 1882 were white and 945 colored
The superintendent recommended
the employment of ianitors at hall
pay to care for the school houses
during the summer.
The treasurer's report shows
1921 81 in bank.
A number of changes in books were
recommended, but the matter was laid
over to next meeting.
A suitable person is to be employed
to make up an accurate census of the
scholastic population. The work is tC
be let out to the lowest bidder.
The walls OF the Market street
schoolhouse are to be whitewashed
and calsomined.
Thanks to the theater manager,
were extended for the free use Of the
theatre on examination night.
The board will not meet again unit.
next month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
RefrigeratOrs, Ice Chests, Wafer
Coolers, Jewett's Patent FILTER.
Ice-cream FreeEers, very low.
SGT +. }. TURNBULL. PA Main.
Social Eyeuf I'M NnshvIIIe

A late number of the Nashville
American contains this notice Of a
party to a daughter of Colonel G. NJ.
McGhee
Son Tuesday night. a reception
party was given at Belmont the
home Of Miss Pauline Acklen, in COM
pliment to her friend, Miss Margie Ne.
Ghee, Of Knoxville. The fast ap.
preaching heat of summer had stayed
its fight the phenomenal GOODNESS of
the last few days had warmed into a
temperature delightful to breathe, and
it seemed that even nature gave a
pleased acknowledgment of the mem
orable occasion in sending a night I'M
clouded and rich with the glory that
June could give it. To have been
present at the parting hour, and heard
the profusc and earnest testimony Of
the unbounded enjoyment Of the
guests to their hostess, one could but
conclude that it was one Of the most
charming entertainments ever given in
or near a city having a deserved fame
for the graceful hospitality of its in.
habitants. Miss McGhee will leave
to morrow for her home in Knoxville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
CHILDREN'S WEAR:
B. LQN2lStGil ( BrASl
Second AdYentism in Tenneasee.

Second AdVenGism in Tennessee.
Nashville Americana
The decision of State Superintend-
ent. Trousdale upon the Second Adj
ventists, who have applied for certif-
Gates as teachers, was clearly right.
The people Of Sequatchie, like other
communities, were disposed to take a
wrong curse and admit a wrong prin-
ciple. The temptation to control OBJ
noxious seets in that way is very great.
Fortunately the division of Protestant
communities into numerous sects pre-
serves the people OF this country from
the effects of bigotry. One sect can
not, in general, Cypress another. There
is too much diversity and division.
This safeguard was lacking in the
early days of New England, and the
result was religious bigotry and OPP
preston Of all others save tho strict
Puritans. The United States has
readily witnessed no other case Of
religious oppression, simply because.
in the main, a healthful division into
sects, nearly equal in numbers and in
%iuence. produced liberality. The
same safeguard preserves us now, but
occasionally a sect, which is in the
minority, and whose tenets and prac-
tees are at variance with those of all
the rest, offers a strong temptation to
more than careful restraints. Where
such. practices are in violation of the
moral law, as in the case Of the Nor
mons, they are driven out, as the only
protection to society. These are ex-
IRENE cases, and justify revolutionary
methods. In the Tennessee case.
we have an obstinate determination to
keep one day when the rest keen
another. If such persons fulfill the
requirements Of the constitution. IL
would be a most important departure
from a principle to deny the right
under the law to certificates. however
desirable to prevent their occupation
Of places as teachers. If it can he
done in M case, it can be done in
another, and a most dangerous prece-
dent would be established. 1t IS not
to be presumed that any communitv
would employ as teachers those whose
views were so obnoxious to the ma
jority, and in this way, as the superin-
tendent suggests, the community is
able TO protect itself while il violates
no right under the law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
Personal.

Louis P. Beurer left last night to
attend the Saengerbund.
Mr.. Robert Batter, jr., and wife
left last evening for Cincinnati.
Mr.. Carl Gutherz will depart from
st. Louis for Europe about the Dist,
ana previous to that time will be
united in marriage to a lady of much
culture from a neighboring city.
w. Spott Smith has been appointed
to the position Of paying teller at the
Union and Planters Bank, rendered
vacant by the transfer Of Mr.. Omberg
to the cashicrship Of the Bank Of
Commerce.
Many strangers were in the city
yesterday and to-day. Among them
were Colonel Lyon, of railroad renown
from opposite Helena, Ark, J. G.
Bufaloe, Grenada, Miss; II. b. Hol.
land, Somerville Il. Alexander
Miss DR.. II. H.. Hopson and Mr.
WORKMAN, Friar's Point and DIR. j
B. McFerrin, Nashville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
BADLY BUTCHERED
A WOman's EntraiIs Ripped Open.

Yesterday afternoon, near the Hope
Oil Works, and between that and the
gas works, in the upper part of the
city, a quarrel took place between
Matte Hill, a single colored woman,
and Leona Singleton, a colored woman
of family. 1t was all about a child's
marble, which fell out of a window,
that caused the women to fall out.
After a wordy warfare of
several minutes duration. Leona
went into a house near by, donned a
short robe or costume, got a hand full
of red pepper and stalked forth for
war. She tackled Matte Hill, threw
the pepper in her eyes, and while her
victim was stopping to wipe the pain
full continent therefrom, she ran up
and disemboweled her with a knife,
handed wei by Pete Singleton, her
husband, The woman prodded the
sharp point of the knife-blade into
the center of Mattie's stomach several
times, ripping open the outer lining
and letting the bowels out. She then
seeming to realize the enormity of her
crime, escaped, and has not since been
seen, though it is hardly possible that
she will not be captured.
The wounded woman is said to be
MORALLY injured. 1t is believed at
least that she cannot recover, as last
evening clots of blood were elected
through her mouth, and it is thought
that her entrails have been wounded
by the sharp knife. She appeared to
be suffering intense agony. The
wounded woman is at the house of
Mile Finley, near where the tragedy
occurred.
Pete Singleton, or Swingler, as he is
sometimes called, has been arrested as
an accessory to the bloody work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

The Senatobia Express of the G,b
says Hon. W. 4. Avery, of Mem.
phis, has accepted an invitation from
the principal and trustees of our nnb
he school to deliver a literary address
at the close Of the examination on
Friday night, the 18th instant. Colnnol
Avery was a member Of congress for
two terms Just before the VAR From
the Memphis District. He Is an aha
and eloquent speaker, aud q gentleman
OF the very highest culture 9nd ynr;aI
standing. Mr., Smith and the trnSf 1aa,
deserve every praise from our people
Tor giving them the Opportunity ~
such a rare intellectual treat,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
CLEANINa up.
The Sanitary Society Busly a. Work,

At the regular meeting Of the Aux.
Hilary Sanitary Association held yes
terday afternoon a deal Of business
was transacted and their labors I'M
derwent suitable public ventilation.
The president of the society stated
that he had agreed to confer with DR..
Porter, of the legislative council, re.
garding the employment Of a man to
run the public garbage carts.
The society agreed to meet at the
vacant room underneath the Bank Of
Commerce, the same having been ten
dered free of charge.
The new sanitary sergeant, Mr..
Broaddus, reports several dozen nui-
sances and bad stencils that need sani-
tary attention.
The water works authorities are to
be conferred with regarding the food
ing of the cutters as often as may be
deemed necessary during the hot
weather.
A lot of blank books have been
prepared in which to record the SAM
tary condition of each house and each
lot throughout the city, the same to
be presented as a chart for future
reference by the association. Two men
from each ward are to be employed to
make out the lists inside of FIVE days.
The city authorities are to clothe
these men with necessary authority to
pry into rear places.
Collections 10 the amount of twenty
i've dollars were reported since the
previous meeting.
The elaborate report of DR.. VIM
will come up for discussion at the
meeting to-day. The report alludes
to a number of houses that have not
been ventilated since last summer
also recommends the employment Of
extra carts and wagons for clearing
the streets and alleys and other public
places also the employment of two
extra sanitary s%ergeants, the appoint
ment of a meat and vegetable in
spector, and the hiring Of fifteen men
to inspect private houses.
The committee will meet again this
afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
THE CITY.
tuesday Evening. June 10. 1879
LEDGER LINES.

Imported spring hats at Lavigne's.
Whitaker hams none better). Zoe,
at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'S.
The very thinnest wear is the most
comfortable this torrid weather.
The excursion tonight on steamer
Gaff will be the event of the season.
The gas Office has removed to the
Masonic Temple building, on Madison
street.
The Masonic fraternity are to hold
numerous meetings at their lodge
rooms tonight.
The temperature at sunrise was So,
with a light breeze from the southeast
and a clear sky.
A fine opportunity for a prize will
be on the 18th, when the Louisiana
Lottery holds its grand drawing.
The new rules of the Criminal Court
are tight on shysters and all who
would visit the Jail in search of clients.
Fresh oatmeal, cracked wheat, Ora
ham flour, dessecated cocoanut aud
best corn starch at Oliver, Finnie &
Co.'S.
The Chicks" full fifty strong,
we're out on a drilling expedition last
night. Their captain put emthrough
in lively style.
The Planters Insurance Company,
Of this city, covered the house burned
at Buntyn on Sunday last with a
policy Of $4,000.
The mercury recorded 90' during
the hottest part of yesterday, and 70'
was the coolest. Breeza from the
southeast all Gay.
A great many citizens are Of opinion
taat it would be unwise and injudi-
ciOus to tear up the old Nicolson
pavement during hot weather.
Silver Moon -four, Queen -four,
Plants Extra -four, Jack Frost -four
(unequaled), in barrels and half bar
rels, at Oliver, Finnie x Co.'S.
Mansford, 298 Main street, has re.
eeived another invoice of that cheap
legal and note paper for ordinary use.
It's the cheapest writing material in
the world.
The ladies of the Church Orphans
Home givean excursion on the steamer
Andy Baum Tuesday night next.
Tickets fifty cents. 1t will be nice
and enjoyable.
Pleas Carlisle brought six dollars
worth OF razors and other stolen goods
from Arkansas to this city, was cap
tured and now lies in Jail on the
charge of being a razor-thief.
Thomas f. Childers and Miss Mar,
Il. Brooks were licensed to be married
to-day also George P. Kelly and Mrs
Annie. Acklin on yesterday. A couple
Of colored pairs we're also licensed to.
day.
The finest prospect for crops | eve
saw" said a prominent merchant o
Front street, who has just returne,
from a careful tour Of inspection alon.
the upper Arkansas river and tn.
White river valleys.
The river here has risen over foul
and a half feet during the past tel
days, and the swell promises to con
tinue for a day or two more. Tn.
boat pilots report mark twain as tn
depth on the shoalest sand bars. Out
side OF marine circles this mean
twelve feet.
The enterprise Of our street shoe
blacks have attracted considerable al
~ . NJ
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RreaIsing Gnme Laws.

A couple of Spaniards have been
breaking the game laws lately by trap
ping mockins birds, bringing them to
the city and turning them over to GER
tain merchants for sale. Their plan
was to take a tame old bird in a cage,
set it in the center of a field with the
door open, and thus entiee a wild one
in. The game has been going on for
four months past. A warrant is out
for their arrest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

properly provided without a stylish
chair, a fan, a piece of carpet, a bottle
of French polish aud a busting broom.
Sun-shades and Ice water will doubt
less be added during the heated term.
The Taxing District can beat the
world in some things. A white woman
in South Memphis gave birth last
night to her seventeenth child.
Twelve Of them were born in the last
six years. What is the use of emigra-
ting societies when we have such
resources for filling up the ranks at
home?
In the Criminal Court this forenoon
VIM. Waldran was convicted of lar
eeny, and received one year in the
p~enitentiary, George Williams, for
larceny, and Charles Eberhart, fraud
ulent appropriation, were acquitted.
Ed Cruitt and Thomas johnson.
forgery, were released on their own
re%cognizance.
Sultry was no name for the closeness
and heat that was yesterday expert
enced. The sky, when no clouds were
In sight, wore a eoppery expression,
the sun poured forth intense rays of
and the only animate or mani
mate object that seemed to appreciate
it vas the growing crops, They are
along finely in all directions.
A decree was this forenoon register
ed from the Chancery Court to John
0verton, and a Judgment from G. A.
to w. H. Order. Also, a deed
the United States to Mrs. r. L.
and a mortgage from Martin
to l. N, Snowden. A decree
the Chancery Court to G. r.
vesting a title in a 1873 acre
of land was also entered to.day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
Touching Scene.


The Criminal Courtroom this morn
ing afforded a pathetic scene in real
life that would have done great credit
to any drama of the most powerful
structure. It's influence moved the
court, the spectators, and even the
hard-hearted deputy sheriffs to tears.
and tears dropped like rain from many
whose hearts we're of the tenderer
sort. The occasion was an appeal in
behalf of Ed Cruit, of North Ala
bama, who, in company with Thomas
johnson, practiced deception and
false orders On sundry clothing mer-
chants some weeks ago, thereby getting
suits Of clothes and other garments to
the value of hundred dollars or more.
The young men were once in the EN-
ploy of the Memphis and Charleston
railroad company, but for some time
past have been going to the bad.
Cruit's mother, sisters and other rela-
tives came down from Huntsville to
influence the young mans release.
Judge Morgan, o. Yerger, and Mr..
Patterson were on hand as counsel.
Their touching and eloquent exhorta.
tlons in behalf of Cruit brought At
torney General Turner to his feet and
he in turn spoke for poor johnson
who had no defender. johnson
had a mother, sisters and other rela-
tives just as good and grief stricken
as any one else's kinfolks, said Mr..
Turner, but they were too poor ia
come here in the interest of their
erring relative. He was no more
guilty than the other and he would be
unwilling to prosecute him if the other
was released. The effort was too
much, so both young men we're re.
leased on their own recognizance and
they go to new fields, where it is to be
hoped they will pursue a path Of
rectitude in the future.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

In passing up Second street we dropped
into No. 1861 and was shown by that old
veteran in the wallpaper trade, Marcus
Jones, the finest assortment of paper
hangings that was ever shown in the Tax
ing District. MIR. Jones informs us that
they are the finest and latest patterns now
on exhibition in the United States. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
Commencement - State Female
College.

The closing exercises of the State Fe-
male College win be held on Wednesday
next, 18th inst. The primary school, Miss
Matte johnson, teacher, will give an ex-
hibition Of their proficiency in their
studies in the morning at $50 o'clock.
AT 8 pm. the young ladies Of the gradu-
ating class, five in number, will read their
essays and receive their diplomas. The
usual medals and prizes will be delivered
at this time. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
Death OF Mrs. Charles Kortrecht.

We regret to learn that Mrs. Kor-
trecht, widow of the late Judge Chas.
Kortrecht, died suddenly at noon to-
day, at her residence at the corner Of
Pontotoc and Shelby streets. She was
as well as usual this morning, but to-
ward noon was taken suddenly i'll, and
before a doctor could be called she was
dead. 1t was supposed to be a case
Of congestion Of the heart,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
JUNE CROPS.
Report Of Their Condition at the End Of
Maya Favorable Outlook.

Maya Favorable Outlook.
The regular report Of the commit
tee OF statistical information was
made by the chairman, Mr., John s.
Toof, and filed at the cotton exchange
to-day. 1t shows an average increase
in cotton acreage this year, as compared
with last, of p per cent. 1t also ex-
hibits a fattering condition of both
corn and cotton as a whole. The re-
port gives the following information :
There we're 1873 responses to written
inquiries; 50 from Tennessee, 81 from
Mississippi, and A from Arkansas.
On acreage, 50 report from 3 to %
per cent. increased acreage 60 about
the same as last year; II from 3 to 10
per cent. less. Average increase, q
per cent.
WEATHER.
Eighty-six report very favorable
to the end of May; q favora-
Bile, 25 unfavorable, Is too much rain,
10 too dry, p too cold, and 80 as much
more favorable than last year, 10 about
the same, and q less favorable.
STANDS.
Eighty-one report never better,
forty-seven good, five poor, eighty-two
much better than last year, seventeen
about the same, and twenty-four not
so good,
PROGRESS OF PLANT.
Thirty-fve report planting from
five to fifteen days earlier than last
year, forty-six about the same, fifty
two at FIVE to fifteen days later,
Average, two days later.
CONDITION.
One hundred and two report crops
well cultivated and free from grass
and weeds, twenty-six fair condition,
but some grass, five report very
grassy, ninety-seven report much bet
ter than last year, one hundred and
twenty-six about the same, and ten
not so good.
FERTILIZERS.
No commercial fertilizers worthy of
note have been used, bat increased
attention to the use OF home manures
have followed.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The damage by cut-worms has been
repaired by r~eplanting, and the new
plants are well formed. Many gratu-
%lations are expressed.
LABOR.
One hundred and twenty-five report
laborers working well, 10 moderately
well, l not well, 80 working better
than last year, 81 about the same, ,
not 81 good all report no labor lost
by Kansas exodus some have left
Tennessee and gone to Arkansas, but
their places have in the main been
filled,
CORN.
Forty-seven report more planted,
Il about the same, ID not so much !;
average, | per cent. increase 125 re-
port crops in good order and promis-
ing s report disparagingly.
WHEAT.
Eighteen report increased acreage,
% about the same, 81 less, average s
per cent. less 78 report crop very
much better than last year; 81 not SO
good; a report none raised in their
vicinity.
OATS AND GRASSES.
Fifty-two report increased attention
to these crops, f5 about the same, 10
advanced attention, and 3 no atten-
ton.
WORK STOCK.
Sixty-fve report good condition and
slight increase of mules, 46 report but
moderate condition, and 22.poor condi-
ton. The two latter suffered for corn.
FENCES.
Eighty report noticeable improve
nlent during last winter aud fences
now in good order, 30 report only
moderate, and II very poor.
fill Vsun ~
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Fire at Buntyn'S.

The large and handsomely built
two-story frame residence of Mr..
Alexander Bowers was totally de
stroyed by fire about nine o'clock last
Saturday morning. Mr.. Bowers had
come into the city on the early train
and knew nothing of this loss until
some time after it was all over. A
small kitchen detached from the main
building, we learn, was not burned. A
greater portion Of the furniture was
saved by the exertions Of the family
and neighbOrs. Major Lumpkin's
residence, which stands in the next
lot, was in great danger and was
slightly injured by the extreme heat
Of the burning building. Mr.. Bowers
had a small insurance, but we have not
heard what amount. His house was
built in a rather striking style OF
architecture by Colonel L. S. Mayre,
eight or nine years ago, and was in
good repair. The original cost was
about $4,000, though it could be built
for much less now. The loss fall
heavily upon Mr.. Bowers who has
suffered already of late years by the
depreciation Of his property here and
in Mississippi. The FIRE is supposed
to have originated from a defectiv,
hue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

Round trip tickets from Memphis.
slO4O. Special rates Of board to families.
S& per month and half price for children
and servants.
u j. r. WINB0URN & Co.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
PROGRAMME OF CONCERT
for benefit of
Memphis Light Guards,
AT ESTIYAL PARK,
Friday Evening, Iune 18th, at 8 O'clock.
ADJUSTMENTS.

l Oyerture-Seven Sisters. .Iseman
Prof. ArnOld's Orchestra.
. Vocal DuO-Cheerfnlness. .Gumbert
Messrs. Steele and Peters.
8 Solo-Flower Girl. ...............B eyigani
Miss Jennie Jones.
1 SOlO-ThOu Art so Near and Yet so
Far. Riechardt..-Mr VIM. Warren, Jr.
5 Solo-Glide Gondola.-.-. - .,..........,.
........--"...... Miss Jennie Montgomery
6 Solo-(COmiel-Sweet Mary Ann -.. Braham
Mr.tW. j. Steele.
I Sol0-Sleep Well.--.,.y.... .......".~~~...Abt
Mrs. /. f.. Peters.
s Observation-Disclosures. ...........Sulliyan
Prof. Arnold's Orchestra.
9 Solo-Good Night, Farewell. o....kueken
Mr. /. 4. Peters.
10 SolO-DOn Fantale..... .... 4. ...........Nerdi
Mrs. L. A. Lamb.
II Duo-H ar Me, Norma....-.~...--.Bellini
Messrs. Warren and Steele.
EMILE LEVY. .....-... Musical Director
Concert will be followed by a Hop. Tickets
for sale at Messrs. Wills & Wildberger's and
Clam 4 Taylor's bookstores. Admission, Zoe.
S7-ql
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

This weather. nice, if You please,
for roses and robins and bees, and
likewise for grain of all sorts, but it
b%ankrupts the pleasure resorts.
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J. R.

70 WIu 2 HVIIUU hITVtIi
Makes a Specially Of Boarding Horses.
He has the largest and roomiest box
stalls in the city, and every convenience
necessary for a irst-class stable. Charges
to suit the times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10
Worsham House.

Day boarders wanted. Also a few COM
Portable rooms to rent.
IS JOHN d. Cox.
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REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic builds up all
who have been reduced and weakened by
sickness. d-w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

THE gas Office has removed to the Ma
sonic Temple building, on Madison street.
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REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic purifes the
blood, restores the appetite and stimulates
The digestion. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-10

Milwaukee beer and hot lunch,
Philip FransiOIa, Union and I'd.
100