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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
Second Edition.
. O'CLOCK, p. m.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Debate on the Bill Repeating the
Eight Hours Law.
After an Animated Debate Il was
Killed by 1913 10 Sc.
The Silver Bill in the House

WASHINGTON, May 8.-HoUsE-
The bill to enforce the eight hour law
was taken up as the business of the
morning hour
Mr. Kelley argued that so long as
that law was unrepealed every work
ingman in the government employ
ment, forced to work ten hours for
days wages, was defrauded of his legal
rights, but the condition of things
since the passage of that law had
changed greatly now.
Capital could not find a safe and
profitable employment in productive
industries, and labor was starving.
The condition of the world in that re-
spect was pitiable. If the theory of
over production were true (Which he
denied), then, in God name, let over
production be stopped.
If eight hours of labor produced
too much let the time be reduced to
six Either that should be done or
the doctrine of Mr.. Matthews should
be accepted and the increase of popu-
lation stopped. He was opposed to
that. If two hours toll was enough to
sustain a workingman and his fam
lily, the working time should be
reduced to two hours. But if eight
or ten hours labor had the effect of
reducing the laboring class to poverty,
want and death, then, in Gods name,
let the hours of labor be reduced.
The bill was opposed by Mr.. McMil-
Ian as not being in the interest of the
toiling people, but adverse to that in
terest. He moved an amendment that
it shall not apply to the past
Mr.. Goode, who reported the bill,
spoke in its advocacy, taking the
ground that congress would set a bad
example if it allowed the officers Of
the government to disregard the plain
law.
1t was also further advocated by Mr..
Cox, who SAID that no one had asked
or dared to ask lin the face of the
voters of the country for repeal Of
the eight hour law.
After some further debate the bill
was laid on the table by vote of 10f
to 50. A vote was then taken by yeas
and nays on a motion to lay on the
table the motion to reconsider the vote
by which the bill was laid on the
table. The vote resulted 122 yeas and
81 nays, thus effectually killing the
bill.
The silver bill was taken up.
Mr.. Kimmell offered an amendment
liking the weight OF the silver dollar
at 46O instead of 412l grains.
Mr.. Fisher favored the amendment
and opposed the bill, arguing in favor
of the single standard.
SENATE.-The consideration was
resumed of the house bill prohibiting
military interference at elections. Mr.
Morgan advised its passage, arguing
that the trainers of the constitution
with the view to the preservation Of
public liberty drew a broad dis
tinction between the regulars and the
militia, and that the latter should be
employed to enforce the laws.
The subcommittee of the senate
committee on judiciary decide that last
years law stopping army promotions
above the rank of captain is still in
force.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
The VanderbiIts Again.

New YORK, May Sat the annual
meeting of the Michigan Central rail
road to-day the following directors
we're elected: VIM. H.. Vanderbilt
Aug. Schell, Samuel f. Barger, Cor
nelius and VIM. X. Vanderbilt and
Ed D. Worcester of New York; A
Pond, Detroit General Anson Sta
ger, Chicago w. L. Scott, Erie, Pa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
Two of the Mnlers Bent on Sui
eide.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, May S.-TwO
young men, August and John Miller,
friends, but not relatives, attempted
suicide this morning. The former was
successful, having used pistol, and
the latter used knife with probably
fatal effect. They lived in different
parts of the city and it is not known
whether they had mutual under
standing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

The Emperor William was greatly
moved when he heard of the recent
attempt upon the life of the czar. He
recently sent to his nephew long
telegraphic message Of congratulation
upon his escape. The car sent to his
uncle full details of the event. Ho
described how, when taking his usual
morning walk, a man accosted and
then fred at him. Being without
arms he sprang back and took to
fight, whereupon the murderer pur-
sued and continued to charge at him
until seized by some passers-by.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

DR.. Allibone, of Philadelphia, the
eminent scholar and author of the
Critical Dictionary of English Liter
aturen has entered upon his duties as
a member of the staff of librarians of
the Lenox Library, New York City.
The library is the private property of
Mr. Robert Lenox, aud admission to
its privileges is by card. The build
ing has frontage on Fifth avenue Of
200 feet, and the cost of land and
buildings is estimated at Sl,00O,000,
There are only $4,000 or 10000 vol
umes "a the library, but nearly all Of
them are rare. =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

The Bronte sisters are buried with.
in the walls of Haworth Church, in
ordinary graves dug in the ground be-
meath the altar floor. When the old
church is pulled down these graves
will have to be despoiled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

Opium is the most dangerous drug,
especially when given to children in
the shape Of a soothing remedy. DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup is warranted not to
contain opium in any form, and is the
most innocent and eficacious remedy
for children teething Price 25c a
bottle,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
CHICAGO.
Lady Killed in the fremont House
Elevator.

CHICAGO, May g. About 1l.SO
o'clock last night, as the elevator in
the fremont House was leaving the
second floor and descending, Mrs.
Henry Lightner, of Peoria, who had
just left it, by some unaccouniable
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
SHERMAN
Presented to the Ohio Legislature,
and Off for Washington.

COLUMBUS, May 8.-Secretary Sher-
man called on the State officers to-day
and was presented to the members OF
both branches of the general assembly,
each house taking a recess for the
purpose He left on the noon train
for Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
A CARn.

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., 1 will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was dlsoov-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
a self-add@ssed envelope to Rev. JOSEPH T.
ISNAS, Station D, New York City.
eod-2-xxx-lkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
The NEiIahs.

The Milah Club continue theil
earnest labor toward perfecting THEN
proposed entertainment, fixed for the
18th inst. They expect to open out
in blaze of glory and eclipse their
former efforts in the line of pleasure
BILE entertainments. Their guests will
be numerous and select. The occa'
sion is auspicious for delightful
enjoyment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
JACKSON.
Supreme Court Proceedings.

JACKSON, Tenn, May s. - The
Supreme Court to-day, after hearing
causes on the Shelby criminal docket,
again took up the regular call of the
Shelby docket aud is now hearing Nc
522
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
Mild Sentence for so HeniOus a
Crime.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May S.-Wallace
L. Barbee, former agent of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children, has been sentenced to twelve
years in the Auburn prison for rape.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

Prince Louis Napoleon received de-
monstrations of welcome whenever he
appeared in public at Cape Town,
The French imperialists are believed
to be awaiting with impatience his
conquest of the Zulus.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

New York, May 5, 1925 pm
Cotton closed last evening easy !;
opened this morning weak now quiet
and steady, at a decline of Lice.
Ordinary, 10 l5-16c; good ordinary,
II ll-l6c; low middling, 12Bc; mid
ding, II 7-16c; good middling, 12ic ;
middling fair, u l1-l6c; fair, IA 11-16c.
Futures closed last evening steady ;
opened to-day easy now steady, at 4
to 6 points below last evening, as fol
lows Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

WASHINGTON, May S.-For Ten
nessee and Ohio valley, northeast to
southeast winds, cooler, clear, fol-
lowed by warmer partly cloudy
weather, rising, followed by stationary
or falling barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.
MEMPHIS. May 8.

MEMPHIS, May 3.
Sales of cotton to-day in this marke
800 bales, all to spinners. The
market closed strong, middlipg, 12c.
The New York market at 3
pm was strong at u 7-l6c on spots
for middling; futures at $3.50 o'clock
were firm at 16 to 20 points above open
isg quotations sales $4,000 bales.
New Orleans at 2 pm. quiet; middling
12c: sales 1900 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
Reported Prize Fight.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May S.-A prize
fight between Elliott and Dwyer, both
of Brooklyn, is reported to have taken
place at Long Point, Canada. Nc
particulars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
The New Bishop Of Hartford.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., May 8.-Very
Rev. DR.. Lawrence S. Mcmahon, of
this city, has been appointed bishop Of
Hartford.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

New ORLEANS, May 8, 1l:3Oa.m.-
Cotton steady; middling, 12c. Re-
ceipts, 2O1 bales. Sales, 800 bales.
Stock, 81, ,006 bales.
GALVESTON, May 8, Cotton is
strong. Middling, llsC. Sales, 10
bales. Receipts, l7O bales. Stock,
l2,7S9 bales.
LIVERPOOL, May 8, 1:30 p.m.-Cot-
ton opened this morning a shade
easier, but at unchanged quotations.
Uplands, 6 l5-16d Orleans, I'd. Es-
timated sales 10000 bales; for export,
2OO0 bales. Receipts $500 bales.
American 1000 bales. Futures opened
IBID better; the advance was after
wards lost. Market now firm with
more buyers at previous prices. De-
liveries for May and June, 6 13- 16d
June and July, 6 13-16@6 29-32d ;
July and August, 6 1916, 6 27-32, 6t
@6 29-32d; August and September,
81 6 % -20(1R 1b-16d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
B. AND |. ASSOCIATIONS.
GERMAN-AMERICAN


bulIOlhg ana Loan Association.
THE annual meeting of the Stockholders,
i and election Of officers of this Assooia-
ton, takes place on the Slh day Of May next,
at s o'clock pm; The monthly loan meeting
Will be held az the same time. Stockholders
avoid fines JOHN SCHEIBLER, Pres't.
II. BENspORP. Sec'y. M.5q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

Now let the circus lions and tigers
claw up keepers aud advertise them
selves Detroit Free Press,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
New Advertisements.
ESS q TETE
King of Hearts.

VNHIS young stallion was by Henry Mem
i brino, and he by Membriu0 Chief, be The
sire Of Lady Thorn, Clark Chief Woodford
Membrino, Membrino Patchen, etc. Hon-v
Membrino's dam was By Pilot, Jr. He wa
the sire Of Miss Russell, she tbs dam Of the
great Maud s., sold TO Mr.. W. II. Vanderbilt
IN 1878 for S2l 900 cash, and bad record AZ
an lngomar saddle horse.
Twill permit this young stallion 70 serve 10,
twenty mares during the present aoason "A =
stable, No. 42 Adams street. SO for the soe-
son, guaranteed JOHN DIfEN
a9-74 "'"f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08
Cincinnati Produce Market.

CINCINNATI, May 8.-Flour firm.
Wheat firm, at sl.02@1.O5. Corn and
oats unchanged. Whisky steady, at
SLOl. Pork unchanged. Lard frmer,
nominally, at 6Bc. Bulk meats steady /;
shoulders held at asc short ribs, 4lc ;
short clear, at 4.65c. Bacon light and
supply unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

Strong Revolutionary Feeling in
Russia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-08

Parole Wins Another Great Race.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
The Special Committee

of the Philadelphia Councils have been
overhauling the salaries of the city Of,
ficials and have concluded to advise
material reduction in the figures. They
seem to have gone through the list
with commendable impartiality, nearly
or quite all the employees in the coun'
ty Offices have been subjected to the
pairing down process some as much even
as fifty per cent. The total reduction
amounts to nearly seventy thousand
dollars, no small amount to the over
burdened taxpayers of the city o.
Brotherly Love. 1t now remains toos
seen whether Conncils.will adopt this
excellent salary revision, or whether
these officials have enough influence te
retain the former figures.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
Presidential Prospects.

Thurlow Reed, the venerable jour
nalist, speaking Of probable President
ial nominations, says that Tilden has
no show, and will be out Of the race
after the New York election next
month that Bsyard stands the best
chance for the Democratic nomination,
and would undoubtedly get it if he
represented a larger State. As to Grant
Mr.. Weed continues : GAS to Grant,
his nomination, think, depends en-
tirely on the behavior Of the Confeder-
ate brigadiers at the ensuing session Of
Congress. Last year they forced three
bills to veto, and in each instance the
President has been sustained by tue
people. II they do the same thing
this winter-if they reopen the issues
Of war-General Grants nomination is
assured. His tour of the world was an
excellent thing. 1t educated him, fitted
him TO rule the nation better than hi
ruled it a few years since, and he is tot
sincere a patriot to refuse the nomina
tion If he should See his services wert
needed. But il everything goes smooth
ly in Congress there will be no necessity
for nominating Grant, and the cans ass
will then BE- close one between Blaine
and Sherman. Conkling ID great
man, but his reputation isut national
His power doesn't extend beyond New
York State, and even here he is power
tul rather than ropular. His strength
is with politicians, not with the people.
Mr.. Weed says nothing about Wash.
burr. unp. if Gen. Grant is not made
tie candidate, stands perhaps the next
best chance.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
Cain,age.

No sooner has Talmage been welcom,
ed home by triumphal strains from the
Tabernacl- organ (mortgaged) than
the bretllern OF his Presbytery, with
bosoms overllowipg with Christian love
and brotherly kindness, threaten him
with new arraignment before an eccle
siastical court. When he was acquit.
ted soms months ago, Talnage smiled
grim smile and bade the prosecutors
good bye with an assurance that he
forgave them and would pray for them
For some reason this touching exhibi
tion of charity made the brethren mad
der than before, and now they have
come at Talmage more savagely thar
ever, with b determination to have the
verdict reviewed. As second trial
will keep Talmage prominently before
the public for several months to come
he will probably find it easy to endure
the ordeal with fortitude and resigna
ton. But it is likely that the Father
of Lies whom all these clergymen ought
to be fighting will regard with ever
greater satisfaction their persistence IL
fighting each other.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

Nothing pays better than making
o.r,.t ravs. After a woman has cut
nm dozen old flannel shirts, five pairs
of pantaloons, seven coats, ten vests
and fourteen old dresses, and spent
,hr.. months in converting them into
carpet balls, she can take them hem. TO a.
carpet weaver and get two dollars 'ol
them.
A young man hearing that "silenst j. nc,
c;v.s consent" said that he wished olo
Silence was his girls father. Bat VIZ
don't know what he meant.-"salen
SUNBEAM"
Facetious Tram car rider "What Ii
the old Noah's Ark full 7" second "a
oetious ditto: No, just room ior TN
donkey. Step in.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
BLEssED HOPE.
BY REV. GEO. r. KRAMER.


The following poem was read by the au
Powell, on Tuesday afternoon, October l4th
1879:
"Why art thou cast down, o my soul, an
why art thou disquieted within me Hop
thou In God, for shall yet praise him who
the health of my countenance and my God.
Psalm q: IL.
Light Is on the thunder cloud.
Hope sings DER the form we shroud,
There's from tempest dark and loud
Naught to dread
Skies will shine whom storms are past,
Trumpet will-the great and last.
Wake the dead.
Morn succeeds the darkest night,
Angel swords war for the right
On the graves fall holy light
OF f"that day."
Lift thine eyes beyond the gloom,
Where flames DER the bursting tomb
Heavens ray.
Mists from mountain rise and roll,
Bells Of death will cease to toll,
Help will come to sinking soul
On the sea;
We Ehall dwell in peace sublime,
We from wars and foes of time
Shall be free,
Lamps hang In the Hades' dome.
Stars CLEAN on wild oceans foam,
For the weary feet that roam
There's rest;
Christ will call the saints to life,
There will be no toll nor strife
For the blest!
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

the farm occupied %$
by the su a riber on the Hsre's IK
fner Road two calves about 8 aOIths old
owner viii please come forward, pay
!ges and take them away. -
1913 AID ltw A. X. TATNALL,
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
Pafsaned her H usDand.

Mrs. Alice Danbrough, living neal
Lebanon, St. Clair county, ILL.,, was ar
rested, a few days ago, on the charge
of poison. pg her'husband, Thomas, and
his brother George. The latter died
suddenly sixteen months ago, and
Thomas died suddenly nine months
ago. A man named Liston, whom she
accused of assaulting her and John
Freeland, her brother, who wrote
letter threatening to expose the poison,
ing OF the men if she did not send him
three dollars, are also in jail. 1t is
said she has confessed her guilt.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

The nthusiasm with which Senator
Blaine was everywhere received in the
West demonstrated the hold he has
nnon the hearts of the people. In
Ohio and Iowa, "Blaine Of Maine" was
greeted with the widest enthusiasm
Elaine next to Grant has the stronges:
hold upon the people. 1t is too early
vet to speculate with any degree OF
certainty on the probabilities Of next
wears campaign, but at present II
seems not unlikely that the battle Of
the next National Convention may
have to be fought out between Blaine
and Grant.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
VBW CROP OF TEAS

AOMAS NJ. WEEKS 1909 MARKET ST.
,Fea at 25, 80, 40 and 80 cents b.; sugar 9, !,
md 0 cents b.. coffee Bs 25 cents, our 10
Id coffee is excellent; good coffee 20, % and
Icents b. new raisins 10 cents, sultana rais-
5s2ts. rs cents; MS. rice rs cents, new
bad rice 10 cents; 4 fbs. corn starch % cents;
lw buckwheat cents h :chow chow 10 cents;
ckles 10 cents bottle; 2 bs. Iiced cinnamon
Skes IS cents: Q Hs. fruit cakes 20 cents; gin
In snaps 10 cents fb.; Vienna rolls 10 cts. doz;
Rtter crack ers 10 cts. n Trenton MS. 20 cts,
BIS. soda cakes 25 cts, 1 lbs. soda 70 cts, egg
kcuit 20 cts. Il, :: 8 tumbleIs Jelly 25 cts. .
asses IeIly 25 cts.; chicken 20 cts; can tur-
Sy 25 cts: can oysters and cts; cans sal
En- 25 cts. lobster 10 cts. can; smoked hall
St2 f,s. 25 cts; smoked shad 10 cts. piece; 3,
land lbs. starch 25 cts; cheap molasses and
rups, -four 3, 4 and cts. h.; cranberries
eap;idrled apples cts. d.; peaches . cts. ID.
hs' French prunes 25 cts; cheapest buckets
ID washboards in the city; pork and sausage
season: cream cheese cheaper then any
ere in the city as we had large lot before
advance in price. Come and see the par
ins at TN WIER'S, 1903 Market st.
O-l6-lwd-3lnw
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

pHOrOGkAPHY.-Th0 swifest and best
shorthand writing taught by William J.
me, Residence No. Az East sth street.
O-l5 lmd*
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

ROCERIES.
/ FLOUR, CORN, AND OATS
pa at mill pricss. l will sell a Dbl. Of
ice family extra quality flour for $6.5e
n. OF extra family -four, 61S
ol. of this quality, - 2es
(bl. of this quality, i ~
lbl. Of this quality, u
Ola Dbl. this quality. =. W
Will guarantee this -four, and Will ex'
nge or refund the money when not salts
Tory.
Elso pure wines and liquors for medical and
lnary purposes. PETER J. FORD,
10 l-eod-tf Third and Adams.
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

lLARD T. TOFT TAKES THIS
y method Of informing the boot and
makers that he has opened at the N. l.
per OF Thru and French streets a COM
C stock OF Leather and Shos Finding',
Prising Root and Shoe Uppers, Imported
Domestic Shoe Goods. French atd DO
tie Calf Skin WAX Uppers, Moroccos'
nish and Hem ock Sole Leather, etc.
ch will be sold ut bottom irices. Cut
th'ra speciality. through having. long
Perlence in the business, and giving the
be my personal attention, l hope to re.
yea share oiyour patronage. Orders BY
promptly attended to. 1c.1O-lmd
Daily Republican., 1879-10-16
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Daily Republican., 1879-10-16

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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-11
TIE GREAT ARKANSAS MEDICINE
DR. 6. W. HARkEY'S ChoIagogue, or taivsr,'lbivsrNsaisias

Is now, improved to it's highest pitch. After long and hard study, I can safely say we have one of the best compounds ever offered to the public. Seven leading medicines so combined that they are in harmony, assisting each other in their action, thereby improving digestion and as- simUlatlon, eliminating poisons from the blood, acting as good and safe purgativc, high tonic blood purifier and alterative, which if used in time will prevent almost all kinds of dis eases.
 Have you Dyspepsia or Indiges- tion?
 Have you Liver Complaint of any kindp
 Have you Constipation of the Bowels?
 Have you Sick Headache, or Sour Stomach2
 Have you Bad Cold?
 Have you Bad Appetizer Have you Inward Fevers2 Have you a Cough?
 Have you an Ague Cake? Do you want to prevent Chills and Fever?
 Do your bones ache2
 Do you feel stupid?
 Do you imagine trouble?
 Do your children suffer from indi- gestion or worms?
 If so, then assist nature by taking Dr. G. w. Harkey's Cholagogue, or Universal Liver Medicine.
 Always shake the bottle before us- ing.
 We have sold since last spring, ov- CT one hundred gallons, which has given perfect satisfaction. Plenty of testimonials can De had if necessary.
 Put up by
 J. M. HARKEY & BRO.,
 Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-09-11
Cotton -pickinp in Sebastial

Cotton picking in Sebastian county. "4 @ it
 "Watermelons still plentiful. "-- fSearcy Record.
 Early corn was a failure in DOT tions of Prairie county.
 The millet at Bryant, Saline coun- ty, is seven feet tall. af
 Crops much better than for years.n-- Brinkley Times.
 "Tbe crops of Hempetead county are good." ."-- Hope Times.
 Crops in Crafghead county have been improved uy tire recent rains.
 J. W. Jouee, of Beebe, raises mil let six and half feet in height.
 The ears of corn raised by MT. Bronaugl, near Lono6e, are sweNe inches in length.