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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
Mrs. DOrseH,s Estate.
New Orleans Democrat

New Orleans Democrat.
The accounts of the value and ex-
tent Of the estate of the late Mrs.
Sarah A. Dorsey, which she bequeath-
ed to Jefferson Davis, that have re-
Gently appeared in Northern and
Western papers, are absurdly extrava-
CANT. We are assured, on the best
possible authority, that the value Of
the estate will not exceed $4,000, be-
sides Beauvior, Mississippi City
valued at $500. Mrs. Dorsey owns
three places in Tensas parish, one as
sessed at $11 ,546; three -ffths of an.
other valued at 5000, and another
which is lying idle and IS subject to
overflow, valued at $500. Two Of
these places are rented to Mr.. Isaac
of this city, for $2250, which consti-
tutes the whole Of Mrs. Dorsey's in
come. On this property she paid, ac-
cOrding to the receipts shown us, 1892
in taxes. Her debts at the time of
her death amounted to over $4,000.
Last spring she made bona Ade sale
of Beauvoir Place to Mr., Davis for
5000, for which he gave his notes
running for one, two aud three years.
These notes are now in the hands of
j. W. Payne, one of our Oldest and
most respectable merchants, who for
a long time was the manager of Mrs.
Dorsey's business affairs, Mr.. Payne.
who had been the warm personal
friend of her late husband, was her
near neighbor, and was made by her
the custodian of her will and private
papers. The much-talked-of lands
owned by Mrs. Dorsey in Arkansas
and Texas have not for long time
past been deemed worthy Of paying
taxes on. The above facts were re-
ceived from Mr.. Payne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

DNTVIHTVIN uHtVIIFI
1t was a coincidence that Senator
Conkling happened along in time to
save poor German tutor from the
wrath of Mrs Kate Sprague's hus-
hand, to say the least. We nominate
the German tutor for the vacant Rus
sian mission,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

DALTON (Ga) Enterprise: We
learn that typhoid malarial fever is
prevailing to a considerable extent in
some portions of this county. In one
house one has died, and FIVE others
arc sick, supposed to be caused by
drinking impure water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, etc., / will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discov-
cred by a missionary in South America. Send
a sclf.addressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH t.
ISMAN, Station D, New York City.
eOd-2-xxx-l&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
A POINT WELL TAKEN

"All who know anything about yell
low fever are aware that good nurses
are better than medication" says DR..
Vanderpoel, the health officer at the
New York quarantine station. The
doctor evidently understands himself
and Yellow Jack as well.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
Not1ce.

OWING to the prevalence of fever at pres
inform those who are desirOus Of communica.
ting with us that all letters addressed 10 Rice.
Sux Co., 4l0 and 4l2 North Fifth street
~. Louis, Mo-, will receive prompt atten-
Our patrons and friends arc fully assured
anat ONI facilities Will be, ample for filling
Our house ut Memphis will remain open as
usual, and those of our customers residing
along the line Of roads not quarantined we
would respectfully solicit their patronage.
lzTlto RICE, SnIX AZ co
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

SUBSCRIBERS who wish to re-
new will do us "a favor by SEND
ING MONEY before their time
expires, as our mail list Is very
large, and our force TO do the
work small. NO USE TO SEND
ORDERS WITHOUT the MONEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

NafhVllle Bannerl
We well remember gay, lively,
sprightly Kate Chase. She was then
as thoughtless and gay as she is now.
She said what she pleased TO every
one, and gained the reputation Of
being quite fast. She went to school
at Oxford at a time when many of
our Tennessee boys went there. and
everyone Of them fell in love with and
were in turn engaged to her. But
there was nothing more thought about
her than that she was coquette.
whom men all like, and she seems not
to have gaiaed any sense with her
experience.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

NOV in this city offers his services 10 fam
~ lilies and Others who are now o, nav ho
afflicted; will nurse with or without physi.
eGlan. The Raspail treatment, SO noted in
rarls, Is used by myself alone. References
s"e1S IaSS Terms yer moderate, Il. NIVOCHE.
lo1 lof SIS Second street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
No Fellow Can Find Onf.

Detroit Free Press.
The authorship of the "Junius +"
letters, the name of William Patter-
sons assailant, the Nathan murder
the abduction of Charlie Ross and
John Sherman's real views upon
finance still remain impenetrable mys-
teries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

This Institution was regularly Incorporated
by the, legislature Of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes, in lass, for the
term Of Twenty-Five Years, to which
contract the iryiOlable faith of the State Is
pledged. with q capital of sl,0OO,0OO, to which
y has since added q reserve fund of $3.50, 900.
lts grand Single Number Distribution will
take place monthly on the second Tuesday.
1T NEVER seALEs OR POgTPoNRs. Look at the
following distribution:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
a Coz Chase Extraor,Ilnnrr.

A letter from Bon Aqua Springs to
the Nashville American, says
We had the most exciting affair
here, yesterday, ever witnessed at this
place, West Welch Ga native) made
a bet that he could 60 into a fox chase.
on foot, and beat every horseman after
the fox, and run with the hounds.
The betting was $40 to $25 against
him. The novelty of the contest
created so much interest that twenty
of the visitors and fifteen of the farm
ers of this county were in their saddles
at daylight, with twenty hounds and
many horns. Only a few minutes
elapsed before AK old fox was Jumped.
and hounds and hOTsemen were in fast
chase, The contest was exciting from
the start For the first hour the
horscmen were generally in the lead /:
after this, however, Welch, the foot
man, ran well up with the mounted
men, and, near the close Of the second
hour, crowded the hounds and soon
ran neck and neck with them. As
the fox was seen passing an open
place, the shouts of the hunters were
almost deafening The riders, foot
man and hounds pressed to the front
with all possible speed. Finally the
footman passed to the front and caught
tho fox, to the surprise Of the horse.
men and tbe disgust of the hounds.
4 similar confess will take place next
Saturday" 4"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
What the Investigations Have
Taught,
New York Herald.l


Senator Bayard was undoubtedly
wise when he urged the Republicans
to help to repeal the elections mar
shals law, and held that no party
ought to be trusted with such power
when in possession of the government.
and that the Republicans would some
day keenly regret their opposition to
the repeal, because the law was neces-
earlly corrupting to them and would
be to the Democrats if they should
ever get power In resisting tho
repeal at the extra session the Repub-
licans put themselves in the wrong
botegs The country, for they cannot
defend such seaBdaIs as the inyestiga-
tons are uncoyering. The county
may congratulate itself that the Dem.
ocrats have so absolutely committed
themselves to the repeal of the mar
shals law. Sope day they may have
to be held to their present ptterances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
A Virginia Tragedy.

Special to Cincinnati Enquirer.1
FINoAsTLE, VA, August ia
serious and tragic affair occurred three
miles southeast of this place to-day.
Mr.. James Stevens shot his wife, the
ball entering between the two breasts
and ranging to the right side. The
ball was cut out few inches below
the shoulder and death was the result
The particulars of the sad affair are
these, as detailed by the little daueh
ter Of James Stevens, aged ten years /.
The family were lying down in the
fore part Of the day. Mrs. Stevens
had gotten up and was arranging about
dinner, when Mr.. Stevens came to the
kitchen, and, after quarreling a short
time, threatened to shoot her, and
started for his pistol in an adjoining
room. Securing it, he went back to
the door Of the kitchen and met his
wife, and, seizing her, tussle ensued
in which he finally killed her." He has
fed. Jealousy is the cause 1t is
thought be is slightly deranged, Both
parties are highly respectable and well
connected. The mother leaves four
children, the oldest being about ten
years of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
TIE THIRD RATE

In card elsewhere DR.. r. w.
Mitchell emphatically denies that he
ever used the expression attributed to
him regarding the people now here
being only of the third class.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
OAPITAL PRIZE. sao. .ooo.
100000 Tickets at So Each , Hal
Tickets. 81 Liz N n..i.n. wv

Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
all prominent points, to whom a liberal com
pensation will be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only be
made to The home Office in New Orleans,
Write clearly, stating full address, fOr fur
thor Information, or send orders to
NJ, A, pAUPHIN,
p. 0. Box 6o2, New Orleans. Ia
or same at No, Sl9 Broadway, New York.
Or to d. l., GILLESPIE,
No. West Court street, Memphis Tenn,
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
under the supervision and management OF
A. EARLY. llS-wks-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
LattiDg Soap Misunderstanding aud
OIL Refining Co.

MlLL continue open during tho senson.
W Send orders for soap TO the factory, riy-
er bluff, foot Of Adams street.
laS los X, &, LATTING, Secretary,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

There are enough selfish men to &C..
cept all the sacrifices women can
make.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
A GARD.

Use Hop Bitters once and you will
use no other medicine. Test it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

Seven eclipses are promised by the
almanac makers for next year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
LOTTERY,
sPLENDID OppOnTuNVFY mn
STATE LOTTERY COMPANY

"A VIVA FQRTUNB-NiRth Grand bis
tSrloauqn, Glass at New. Orleans, Tuesday,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18
TX MASONIC. *
Masonic Relief Board.
No More COttOn-Seed.

OWING to continued reports o. yellow
~ fever, we are necessitated TO request our
friends to cease shipments of seed to us until
nrther notice; Please preserve seed and
sacks intended for us, and we will advise
when shipments can be resumed.
JOHN B. GALLAWY, Sec. x Tr.
Memphis COtton-Seed Association.
Memphis, July Is, 1879. I2l-1U
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-18

Over 100000 cans of corn are
nnually packed in Maine,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25
The Girard College.

1t might be thought that such an institution
would produce Il class Of mOralists, at best, or
perhaps even skcptics Rev O. B, Frothing.
ham, in ascrmOn a few years since, referring
to GiTard College stated that 1t was productive
OF great harm in the community, and that 1t
never had and never could produce any good
results He evidently knew but little of the
facts. Some of our most successful business
men are graduates of Girard College, and
above ALL some of the most promising young
men in our churches are graduates Of this
school. The pastor of the Calvary church spent
eight years there. \ young man from the
Fifth Baptist church is now Studying for the
ministry at Lewishurg, who graduated there.
The rector of an EpisCOpaIIan church III the
central part of this State halls from there One
singular fact has been mentioned by the pastor
of the Calvary church, namely, that of those
who graduated about tn time he did nearly 30
per cent are in Baptist churches and of these
the larger number were, through their parents,
connected with other denominations; he him
self was chriStened by the wish of his parents
in Methodist church. One expressed wish
of Stephen Girard was, that no minister should
hc allowed to influence THE tender minds of
the orphans" but that they should be kept
free from the excitement which clashing doc
trines and sectarian controversy are so apt to
produce" so that on their entrance into active
lite they migh( be the more free ito adopt such
religious tenetS as their mdtHFed reason (stc)
may enable them to preter."-N. l. Examiner
(BHDtiN)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

How TO GO TO SLEEP.-Sit down IN an easy
position, relaxing all the muscles Of the body
and let the head drop forward upon the breast
as low as it will fall without forcing it. Sit
quietly this way for few minutes, freeing all
the will power Of the body and "A resttul
lrowsy feeling will ensue, winch will, # not
disturbed, lead to refreshing sleep. If the
seepess fit comes on in the middle of the
night one can sit up in the position described.
Stiffness of any part Of the body must be avoid
cd, and it is we'll to bend the body forward
after lying down, rather than to keep it straight
or thrown back upon the pillow, The writer
suffered several years rom sleeplcssness caus
ed by severe pain and nervousness and was
taught the above by IA physiciun Of great cX
perience and ability and found through il
complete relief Many persons similarly al.
tliCted within the writer's knowledge have
tried it, and always with good results.-ho".
sGs City J0,rRui
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25
All Sorts.

The simplest stove polish is mixture Of
black ink and white of eggs. II is SAID to
make the very best kind of polish.
Dip the tips of nails in grease and they will
easily drive into any hard wood, where other.
wise they would double and break.
If u shirt bosom, or any other article, has
been scorchcd IN ironing, lay it where bright
sunlight will fall directly on it. 1t will take
II out at once.
A pail of milk standing ten minutes where
ii is exposed to the scent Of strong smcllng
stable, or any other offensive odOr, will imblbe
a faint that will not leave it.
If iine-cut tobacco he sprinklcd under the
edge Of carpets and under those places where
bureaus, bookcases and the like make it dark,
the moths will he prevented from laying their
eggs in them, as il viii drive them away
To keel, seed, from The dcprcdaionS of mice
mix pieces OF camphOr gum in with the seeds.
Camphor placed in drawers 90 ,"'lnks will pre-,
vent mice from doing them ju,.:y The mouse
objects to the odor, and keeps nj Il distance.
Moss can be readily l"nuvcd from tomb
stones by "gas-watcr, ohtainahle at triiling
cost at gas-wOrks." 1t is also recommended
"for killing weeds and moss un gravel walks
and for impartng to the grave! new and
fresh appearance"
Soak soiled glass globes in warm water with
a little washing soda dissolved IN it. Then
put teaspoontul of powdered ammonia in
pan of lukewarm water and with hard brush
scrub the globes till the smoke stains disap.
pear. Rinse IN clean cold water.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

have made II great many experiments with
corn within the last fifteen years | had four
teen different kinds, and this year cot some
Of the largest ears ever raised. always Sc.
lect my seed corn in the fall at huskIng time
and in the spring sort them overagan. Last
springI took no ears that were less than twelve
inches long; then took off three inches at
the tip end and two inches at the butt end, and
from these central grains | got ears fifteen
inches long and from fourteen TO sixteen rows
Several years ago | selected ears from stalks
that had two ears, but the result was not near
so satisfactory as from planting only central
grains My opinion is, II farmers would be a
little more careful in selecting their seed corn
they could raise from five to ten bushels more
per acre than they do when they pick it out
of the crib in the spring-U. y. Kern.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

Keep salt in a dry place.
Keep yeast in wood or glass.
Keep fresh lard in tin vessels.
Keep preserves and jclies in glass.
Keep meal and flour in cool, dry place.
Keep vinegar in wood, glass or stOncwarc.
Sugar is an admirable ingredient IN curing
meat or fish.
Crusts and pieces of bread should be kept i'll
an carthcn jar closely covered, IN a dry, cool
place.
Lard tor pastry should be used as hard as ii
can be cut with a knife. 1t should be cut
through the flour, not rubbed.
In boiling meat for soup, use cold water
to extract the juices. If the meat is wanted
for itself alone, plunge into boiling water at
once.
To prevent meat from scorchlng during
roasting, place basin of water in the oven
the steam generated prevents scOrChng, and
makes the meat cook better.
Broil steak without sailing Salt draws the
juices in cooking; it is desirable to keep these
in, if possible. Cook over "A hot fire, turn fire.
quently, soaring on both sides Place on "A
platter, salt and pepper to taste
Beef that has a tendency to be tough can be
made very palatable by stewing gently for two
hours with pepper and salt taking out about
a pint Of the liquor when half done, and let.
ting the rest boil into the meat. Brown the
meat in the pot After taking up, make a
gravy OF the pint OF liquor saved.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

4 writer IN the London GdTden says that he
finds fruit to keep best in perfectly dry sand
lie keeps fruit IN that way I'll the year round
He has had Freuch crabs two years old. The
Catelac pear has remained sound for twelve
months The fruit must he sound when stored
and the sand must be quite dry. The chief
advantages OF packing in sand are, the eXclu
sion of air currents, the preservation from
changes of temperature, and the absorption oi
moisture, which favorS decay Much will de
pend on the apartment. in which the expert
Nent is tried, Il dry or cool one being best
This is not 8 new discovery The Pennsyva
mia Dutch farmers have long practiced this
way of keeping apples
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25
FARM AND GAG DEN.
(OrIennOntlenNt.

We shall BE- glad To- receive for publication
ncation, from farmers, gardeners, stock-rals
ers and others. on any topic Of general inter
est to agriculturisis The name and poSioilico
address should accompany each letter, no.
necessarily for publication, but aS guaranty
of good faith. 1t Is our purpose To open ms
column to free exchange of experience and
opinions between its readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

One great secret in frying whole or sliced
fish, Is to use abundance of fat. If there is not
enough to cover them entirely while cooking
they will soak grease and be of poor taste and
color. If the tat is very hot the fish will he
crisp and dry upon the outside, and within
will be firm and well-flavored. To prepare
the fish for frying, wipe them dry with towel
sift sour upon them, dip into beaten egg, and
roll III bread crumbs which have been mixed
with salt and pepper. Parsley, watercress OF
sliced lemons are the most suitable garnishes
for fried fish
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure you can cure
yourself. 1t has established the fact that Con
sumption can be cured, while for Coughs, Bron
chitis, Whoepng Cough, Asthma, and all dis
eases Of Throat and Lungs, it is absolutely with
ont an equal. Two doses will relieve your child
of Group, it il pleasant to take and perfectly
harmless to the youngest child, and no mother
can afford to be without it. You can use two
thirds Of II bottle and if what we say is not true
we will refund the price paid, Price 10 cts. 80 cts
and Sl.0O per bottle. If your Lungs are Sore OF
chest or back lame use ShilOh's Porous Plaster
Sold by FORBES IL GEHRING, Ottawa, Ill.
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It is not generally known that boiled car
rots, when properly prepared form an excel
lent substitute for eggs in puddlngs. They
must for this purpose be boiled and mashed
and passed through Il coarse cloth or hair sieve
strainer. The pulp is then introduced among
The other ingredients of the pudding, Ia
the total omission of eggs. \ pudding made
mp in this way i much lighter than where
eggs are used and is much more palatable.-
" ]. Time
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RnckIen's Arnica -alNe.

The Best Salye in the World for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter, ChaPped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds OF Skin
Erup'iOns. This Salve is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction in every case or money refunded
Price - cents per box For sale by +. Y. Griggs,
Ottawa Ills
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

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knocked at Dean SANKEY'S door and heard the
inquiry, Who's thcre:" TO reply, The boy
my lord" The boy answered the first call
with considerable trepidation, and surprised
the dean by a loud response To his question
The lord, my boy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

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Wells Persian Perfume "llACKMETACK" is
rich and fragrant. Try it. Sold by FORBES "
GFHRING Ottawa, III.
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March 81 1871.

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