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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16

his hand into the basket, produced the
very papers. The delighted applicant
departed with the conviction that his
own grievances had been engaging the
minister's attention all the morning.
This anecdote furnishes a clue to the
hold which this able, astute, and good
humored statesman obtained over his
political friends.-Froser's Magazine.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16
A LONDON tailor, who makes costumes

a LONDON GallOr, VINO makes cOstumes
for sportsmen, recently covered all the
floor of his shop that could be seen from
the street with turf, disposed brace of
patridges and a pheasant upon it, and
dropped here and there several pieces of
cloth suitable for fishing or shooting
suits, SO that buyers could judge how
the goods would appear when worn in
the field. This arrangement assembled
a great crowd before the window, if it
did nothing more.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16
AN author having quoted I. Chron.

AN author having quoted |. Chron.
xiv, Is, in his manuscript, his publisher
wrote to him in this wise: eve have
been obliged to correct your manuscript
Did you ever hear of such an instru-
ment as a going?' We have looked
through all our dictionaries and can
find nothing of it. We have printed it
the sound of gong in the mulberry
tree and that must have been what you
meant"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16

A YOUNG lady said to her lover,
Charley, how far is it around the
world?" About twenty four inches,
my darling" replied he, as his arm en-
circled her waist. She was all the world
to him.-Er.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16

Geographical Statistics.
The l"rgest river in the world is the
Amazon, in South America. IF it ID not
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-01-16

The curlew wheeling Ger the height
Hath touched softer note tonight;
l hear 1t calling In Its fight,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

NOaAeeAAOuaN ahU EOAAcc NOteSs
Eleven jurors were secured during
this forenoon for the caso of Henry
Smith, charged with the murder of
CLANCY Long.
Nose Gigol, a very dark darby, has
been convicted on two counts in the
Criminal Court, and catches it for six
years in the ~penitentiary for cattle
stealing.
The Chancery Court met and adj
journed this forenoon, no lawyers
being on hand to do anything. The
Circuit Court was in session trying
civil cases on a small scale.
Addic Adams, convicted Of vagrancy
in the Criminal Court, has had sen
tence suspended during her good be-
havior, provided she pay costs. A.
Harris, for the same, is likewise lem
iently treated.
Seven merchants and others were
arrested this forenoon for doing bust
ness without license. Among Others
Captain Lightburne was fined $50 and
he appealed the case to test the legal
ty Of this action on the part of the
present civil authorities.
Marriage licenses issued since yes
terday were to Mr.. j. L. Ewella and
Miss G. L. Bean; Samuel S. Savage
and Miss Frances B. Dow; Tom Brad
shaw and Mary Wells; John Newton
and Ida Patrick; R. R. Wilson and
Mrs. Ann Wilson; S. L. Green and
Miss A. +. Edwards.
A spreeing bar-keeper named James
ODonovant was fined s. by DR..
Porter this morning. He paid up, and
this was the only cash item in that
court to-day. Two plain DRINKS were
discharged without fines. Six cases
were continued for future hearing
Twenty -four persons were up for run.
ming business without license, and this
sums up everything on the police
docket to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

The sixtieth anniversary of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
takes place next Saturday evening at
Odd Fellows Hall. There is to be a
prayer by the Rev. DR.. LaDdrum.
Ceremony-by Z. NJ. Hearn, N. G.; H.
A. Carroll, V. G., and A. i. Kenne-
day, secretary music; closing ode a
prayer. Then will follow ref eshments.
more music, dancing and a general
festival. All lodges of the city will
participate in the ceremony, including
Memphis, No. 6. Chickasaw, No. s,
Schiller, No. $40, Banner, No. AZ,
Harmony, No. 1919, Bluff Ciy, No. 1S7,
Gayoso Encampment, No. 3, and Mem
phis Encampment, No. 80. The cere-
mony is in commemoration of the
sixtieth anniversary Of the introduce
ton Of the order into this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

The following is a description of
Captain F. B. Montana' patent chicken
walker, for keeping chickens out of
garden or flower beds Take the
chickens and fasten spurs lthe black
locust thorn is very good) on their legs
behind. When they go to scratch the
spurs will be forced into the ground
and will consequently raise the
chicken aud throw him forward. At
every step tho process will be repeat
ed, and the chicken will finally be
walked entirely out Of the garden.
for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
DIR. A. L. KINIBRO,
Office, y. Z. Cor. Onion and Main.
38t
Personal.

Personal.
Mr.. James Newsom is expected
home from Washington City to-day.
General D. II. Reynolds and family
have been in the city for several days.
Ex-Mayor John Flippin has been
afflicted with erysipelas for several
days past, and is laid up in conse-
quence.
Major D. 4. Boisseau, an old and
well-knOwn citizen, died of jauudice
this morning at his residence on Shell
by street.
Hon. Charles C. Murdoch, of Gin
cinnati, a gentleman we'll known in
political circles, is in the city visiting
his relatives.
Eli B. Lucas, G. II. Stainback, w.
II. Hill, Tennessee, w. B. Hervy,
Arkansas, M. Pointer, Mississippi,
Col. W. P. Gould, paymaster United
States army, were visitors at the cot
ton exchange this forenoon.
We are glad to note the arrival Of
Mr.. P. Schumann, of Cincinnati, who
comes to take the position of prescrip-
zionist in the old drug house of Geo.
W. Jones & Co. Mr.. Schumann is a
graduate of the New York College Of
Pharmacy and a druggist of great ex-
p%erience, and will prove a valuable
acquisition to G. W. Jones & Co.
Judge Samuel S. Savage and wife
take their departure for Kentucky on
Saturday next. The Judge was mar
ried last evening to Miss Frances B.
Dow, at the residence of the brides
parents on Alabama street, the Rev.
DR.. White officiating. Mr.. Frank
Savage, Of Kentucky, and Miss Callie
Perkins, Of Arkansas, attended the
happy couple. A reception and many
congratulations followed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
PUBLIC LEDGER.
once; Is Madison Street.
EN- CENTS Pc WEE
THE CITY.
Thursday Evening, April "a. Is7o.
G

Cotton steady.
Breton laees at Layigne's.
Sunshine, bright and warm.
New toys at Sherwood & Co.'S.
The moon sets tonight a quarter
before ten o'clock.
Male & lambs green houses are at
the south gate Of Elmwood.
Races at Olympic Park tomorrow
afternoon. Two trots and a run.
Wire aower-stands door and window
screens made by Male & Lamb, florists
Judge Hammond will deliver a lee.
ture to the law class tonight. Sub
ject, Divorce"
The Pinafore people arc working
like beavers to perfect themselves in
their respective parts.
The temperature during the warm
part of yesterday went up to So the
lowest was 63'. Winds south az day.
The farmers are now as busy as bees
getting their cotton in the ground. 20
time to come to town for the next few
weeks.
AT sunrise this morning the tenn
perature was So and southeast winds.
Rain fell this morning throughout
Texas.
Ice very cheap during the ensuing
summer in this market. A tow Of
$500 tons for one firm is expected to
arrive to-day.
Corn is up and reported to be grow
ing finely in the country. 1t has 70
covered from the backset struck by
the frosts of two weeks ago.
The drama of Loves Sacrifice. to
be given at the Memphis Theater to-
morrow night by the Bluff City Grays,
promises to be we'll presented.
The skeleton remains of some Door
murdered person were found about IS
miles up the river Tuesday last. No.
body knows who they belong to.
The printers are fixing for a lively
game of baseball next Sunday. The
RiverSidcs and the Nashvillcs will also
have a lot of sport in the same line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
An investment Of lro dollar in the

An investment of two dollars in the
Louisiana Lottery may pay a profit Of
several thousand per cent. The next
drawing takes place May 18th, and
everybody should have a ticket.
The trustees Of the Memphis Hos
pitol Medical College will entertain a
few Of their invited friends at the
College this afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
1t will be delightful little affair.
The Art Exhibition will not open
tonight, but Paris, Versailles and the
beauties of things thereabouts will be
shown to morrow night. Last night
Rome was the subject illustrated.
Ice cream for the ladies and beer
for the other sex. Both are popular
and beer is getting more so every day.
Many Of the feminine branch also
drink beer as well as their liege lords,
and they like it too.
The Memphis Opera Club have
been invited to visit Brownsville,
Tenn. The Daughter of the Regiment
and Fra Diavolo would doubtless be
appreciated by the lyric-loving com
munity there and thereabouts.
A gentleman on Vance street, whose
wife has almost a yard full of beauti-
full flowers, inquiries when the decora-
ton of Confederate graves will take
place, as he is anxious to use the
flowers hal way before they fall to
Really, we cannot answer, not
having heard anything said about it.
We hope that those who usually lead
in the matter will soon give the de-
sired information.
Visit the courthouse and view the
swarm of lawyers that gather there
daily and you would not think that
two or three dozen of them were off
at the Supreme Court now sitting at
Jackson, Tenn, yet it is so, We
have ever so much spare legal talent
here. They embrace all classes from
a shyster who is gladto take a two
fee to the luckier favored who
will not look at less than a fifty dollar
retainer.
Considerable interest is manifested
over the Luehrmann contest with the.
present city government. An immense
array of legal brilliancy has been en-
gagged to fight for each side when the
case comes before the Supreme Court
at Jackson. This is only a taste of
the lawsuit business which is to fol-
low and which the mixed up state of
affairs has brought upon this
Much Of it might have been
avoided but for the thirst for Office
holding and the extra zeal of many
who have place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Corn Husk MOuth-Piece Cigar.
only Sc, $40 Main. 81
Horse Thief Captured.

Robert Scott, a Kansas bounddarky
was arrested yesterday afternoon on
board of the steamer Grand Tower,
charged with horse stealing. The
arrest was made upon a telegram from
District Attorney b. j. Delaney, at
Lake Providence, la. Scott had a
wife in company and the couple were
billed for Cairo. He admits having
sold a horse before leaving Lake Prov
idence, but claims it was bis legal
property and had not been stolen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
CROP PROSPECTS.
Wheat in Fine Condition, Corn Back.
rd---lnterestlng Notes on
Tobacco.

Nashville American, 28d.
Commissioner Killebrew saws that
he has received crop reports from
nearly all the counties in the State.
and that wheat was reported to be
everywhere looking splendid except in
Rutherford county and a small portion
OF Wilson. One-third less wheat had
been planted than in the season pre-
vious. The prospects were that there
would be a full yield as far as sown.
Corn was backward, rains having
compacted the ground and prevented
a more rapid growth.
Since farmers have been taking.
their tobacco to market, they have.
discovered that the weight of it has.
fallen one-third below expectations.
There will probably not be more than
fifty per cent. Of what was raised last.
year. All crops, where fertilizers
were used, had gone beyond calcula-
ton in weight, some of them running.
as high as 1000 per acre. Where no.
fertilizers were used they fell below
expectation. Fertilized ground pro-
duced a rich, heavy, gummy, and
elastic tobacco, having a fine body.
while unfertilized ground generally
produced thin, chafy, and light to-
bacco, Of a nondescript character.
Farmers were satisfied that fertilizers
both enriched the land and increased
the yield. More fertilizers were prob
ably used in Robertson and Montgom-
cry counties than in any others in the
State.
The Huntingdon Vindicator says
After careful inquiry we are inclined
to the belief that the wheat crop in
Carroll will pan out much better than
was a few weeks ago anticipated by
farmers. The yield, provided the rust
does not damage it, will be nearly equal
in the average.
The Hartsyille Sentinel says: Wheat
may now be stated to be very little
behind what it ought to be in hight
at this time of year, and barring the
fact that it is generallythinner than it
should be, most likely from partial
freezing out, it promises well.
Without any particular demonstra-
ton Of a disposition to make a large
crop Of tobacco, there is a general pre-
paration and a present abundance of
plants, which, with favorable seasons,
induce the belief that a full crop will
be pitched, and the chances for a light
worming time being good, this will
likely be a fine tobacco year.
Horses may be bought on the in
rAnInnnnt nlnn rNnm Oulnnn D..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Deeds Recorded.

Since yesterday County Register
Hunt has entered the following papers
on the public records John to Mrs,
M. Devote, bill of sale NJ. r. Will
hanson to B. Lewis, deed i. Nor
gan to Eddie Morgan, warranty deed
j. Graham to Sallie Graham, warranty
deed B. B. Barnes to j. Graham,
quit claim y. j. Sadlcr to NJ. Mitch
ell, trust decd a. 4. and II. c. Pope
to w. O. and l.. p. Life and w. B..
Miller, deeds W. Geno and wife to
merchants, mortgage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

WOOlen factory ana an lce-nOuSe were
set OIL fire by lightning and burned to
the ground. The record below speaks
for itself, and we think fully iustifes
the prediction of all who have studied
the subject, that we are to have an
unusually healthy hummer and fall:
1877.
Northumberland cold during
month last two days very cold.
D~ecember-Weather warmer dur
ing month than November the first
three days cold and last three days
cold.
1878.
January-First ten days cold :
weather moderate toward end of
month.
F~ebruary-Moderately cold, with
little variation went below freezing
point only three days.
March-Warm entire month high
est temperature on 23d, only So.
November Warmer than same
month previous year.
December-Generally colder, and
the latter half much colder than same
month previous year.
1879.
January-Very cold to the 21st,
and warm to 10Th the remainder OF
month cold.
F~ebruary-Moderately cold entire
month.
March-Few days cold, but weather
generally very warm.
April, l818-Weather generally
warm to oath.
April, 1S79-Weather colder some
days than previous year average
same.
1878.
January-Rain 1 inches oil: No.
of days, y; Sd, snow-too small for
measurement.
February-Rain 5 inches .O8; No.
of days, II.
March-Raia 3 inches $50; No, OF
days, 10.
1879.
January-Rain Z inches OIL No.
of days. 20.
February-Rain | inch .01; No. Of
days, 10; 9th, snow-too light fol-
measurement; 18th, snow, OF,
March-Rain 9 inches 0.98; No. Of
days, 10.
1879
Temperature-January highest, G2;
lowest, IA. February, highest, 50;
lowest, 80. March. highest, 50: low
est, 80. April, highest, 50; lowest, Al.
Temperature-January highest, 20,
lowest, 6. February, highest, 50
lowest, IL. March, highest, S.; low
est, 26.
1878.
January-No thunder storm.
February N-Thunder storm, heavy
rain and lightning.
March Thunder storm and rain
9th, thunder storm, rain and light
ming 9th, thunder storm, rain and
lightning; 18th, thunder storm, heavy
rain and lightning; Both, thunder
storm, heavy rain and lightning.
April 6-Storms, and on the ODD
severe losses, occasioned by the blow
ing down of some walls, roofs from
houses and the Bayou, Wolf and
Hatchie rivers o~verAowing the coun.
try.
1879.
January 11-Thunder storm and
lightning %, thunder storm 29th,
thunder storm.
February 2-Thunder storm.
March 1c-Thunder storm and
frogs, sulphur, etc.; 22d, thunder
storm 10Th, thunder storm 31st.
thunder storm.
April, 1S79-Three thunder storms,
lightning, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Commanding Weather RECORD.

The following record of storms,
rain and thunder, temperature, etc.,
obtained through the ~politeness of Mr.
Geo. H. Robe, signal officer, and Mr..
r. T. Dabney, his assistant, will ena-
Bile our readers to make a forecast of
the coming summer. The health of
the season depends, as we all know,
greatly upon meteorological condi-
tons. In the month of January, 1878,
we had no thunder storms, and the
following month but one, while in the
two first months of this year there
we're numerous thunder-storms and in
March there were four, and in April
three thunder-s of these
unusually heavy. Such storms
purify the air and are usually
followed by healthy seasons Judg-
ing by this rule, which is ac-
cepted by many who do not take much
stock in scientific representations, we
may hope for a very healthy summer
and fall. 1t will be observed that for
nearly a year previous to the great
epidemic of 1878 the weather hadsbeen
unusually mild and the atmosphere
rarely disturbed by storms Of any de-
scription. This has been a year of
storms all over the country. The Gle
ments have been at war, cyclones have
devastated farms and towns, hail has
fallen with terrific violence in every
Southern State, and the l~ightnings
have played wild freaks in various
sections, as We have cause to know
here in Memphis, where a cotton and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

We never-thcre now, don't be
afraid, it isn't that Pinafore gag-as
we were saying, we never met with a
woman yet that would yield a point
without reluctance. We overheard
one ~rcmarking to her husband an eve
ming or two ago MY dear, ! always
strive to please you in everything -
What p said he, always ?" "WeT
sometimes always p she returned.
Yonkers Gazette.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
j. &. HOOK d. co,
Is MOuroe Sf.

having about completed the cornice and
tin wo-k on the Masonic Temple, are now
prepared to contract for any work in their
line. Roofing AMI lightning rods a spe-
cialty. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

Now is the time, az the hot
weather approaches, 20 get II
Charcoal Furnace and one Of
Mrs. McCuIIOugh's celebrated
Steam and Hot Air Cookers. by
using one Of these dinner car be
cooked out Of doors.
32t F. J. TURNBULL, 23l Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

New YORK, April q, l:45 pm
Cotton closed last evening irregular (;
opened this morning with buyers
holding off and hoping for concessions;
now dull and easier but at unchanged.
quotations. Ordinary, 8 15-16c /;
good ordinary, 10 13-l6c; low mid
ding, II 5-l6c; middling, l1gc; GOOD
middling, l2c; middling fair, 125c
fair, l3Bc. Futures closed YESTERDAY
firm opened this forenoon a shade
easier now steady at 10 to % points
below last evening, as follows De.
liveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

The pictures of the Towards
who served in the epidemic of
IS can be seen at StafTer's, 22O
Main street. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

NEW ORLEANS, April "a, 1l:30 am.
lotion strong middling, lie. Re-
eeipts, 81 bales. Sales, 500 bales.
Stock, 1891 bales.
LIVERPOOL, April "a. 3 nm
Cotton opened this morning oe-
tive and frmer. Since advanced
cd. Uplands, Sgd; Orleans. 6 lid,
Estimated sales 5000 bales for ex.
port, 5000 bales. Receipts. 27000
bales American, 24,5OO bales. I'm
lures opened 1-16d better. De.
llveries for April and May, esd; MAY
and June, 6S@G 11-32d; june and
July, 8 7-16@6 1920; July and
August, g l5-32@6ld; August and
Der. 6 17.32d,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Odd FelIOws' Anniversary.

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic gives tone to
the stomach and digestive organs. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Soda Water and COnfectiOneries.
EHeinrich's. 376 Main. [23t
Type for Sale.

A font Of 500 pounds long primer, in
good condition, with all necessary " sorts
used about one year suitable for a country
Office. For sale cbeap by immediate
application to this office. S9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
ReelfOOt Lake Perch.
& ID. FUCHS,
30 and 81 Jefferson street.

Is the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers.
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job printing. l28t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
ANOTHER SCORE
OF PINAFORE.

Admiral-When at anchor here l ride,
My bosom swells with pride.
Happy am l then,
With Sol Coleman's No. 10,
Which is. l declare,
The best fye.cent cigar're,
And snap my fingers at a foeman's taunts.
ChOrus-And SO do his sisters, and his cousins
and his aunts.
REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic Is a wholesome
stimulant and its quality is guaranteed.
DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

KirixIand's great success just
received - combination shirt -
open back and open front in one:
KEirkIand's adjustable sleeve;
IkirISInnd's everlasting shirt. 4jt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Choice POmpanO,
Lake Erie Salmon.
~. SEESSEL, SIR, d. SON.
AT Cor. Second and Jefferson.

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic will cure the
worst case Of fever and ague. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24
Chicken VYnILer

REEDS Git Edge Tonic gives perma-
nent relief in all choleric disorders. rd-w
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Nncinnall PrOduce NInrket.

CINCINNATI, April 24.-Flour un.
changed. Grain unchanged. Whisky
active and firm, S1.0l. Pork nm
changed. Lard 6rmer summer 81
asked. Bulk meats frmer shoulders
held at 39c short rib sold az 4Ic. NOW
held at Acc; short clear, 43c. Bacon.
irmer but not quotably higher.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

HOSE REELS, 50, "a, So. Brownies, 25s
Second street. lGt
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KAHN 4 FREIBERG.
Corner Main and Poplar,
Corner Main and Jefferson.

Is pcs checked "A mattings, l5c;
10 pcs carpets (ingrainl SOC and 35c;
. pcs hemp carpet, l715c.
KAHN d. FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar,
Corner Main and Jefferson.
Cheapest linen grenadines and cachemires
in the West. Also 500 striped coats, 35c
each.
REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic is a safe and
pleasant invigorant for delicate females.
d-w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

Ice cream ana Soda water
At StOtz'S, No. 23f Main Street
oct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-24

Horses may be bought on the in
stallment plan.-[New Orleans Plea
Yune.