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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-11-26

Although US profi,ne us " the army in
Flanders" Mr.. Chandler was II man of
sincere religious convictions, and was as
intolerant about them as he was on the
subject of politics. His wife and daughter
are members Of the Presbyterian church,
and Mr.. Chandler was firm adherent OF
and believer in the creed of Calvin. He
was always very reverential when religious
subjects were before him, and attended
church regularly. - Washington Letter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-11-26

Do Hoes PAYp-A farmer made in
quiries of an editor to learn if the raising
Of hogs paid their cost. Said che editor,
" Hogs don't pay, they take the paper
several years, and then have their post
master send it back marked Refused. :"
So says the Boston Pest,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-11-26
4 Bank Note in Two Halves.

Wet and dreary. 1t is mid winter; the
scene is Kirklngton, on the London and
Northwestern; the time, quarter to elev.
en- Just after the night mail had flashed
through without stopping-bound for Liv.
erpool and the north. The railway officials
-pointsmen, signalmen, porters. plate
layers--are collecting preparatory 10 go
ing off duty for the night.
"Where's DAMP asks one of the crowd
upon the platform.
II saw him in the hut just after the
quarter to eleven went through. CAM
have come TO any harm, surely"
mo; he said he had seen something
drop from the train, and he went down
the line to pick it up"
And Dan had picked up something. II
was a basket, II common white wicker
basket, with lid fastened down by a
string. What did it containP Refresh
mcnts? Dirty clothes? What?
A baby-a child half dozen weeks old
no mere. A pink and white piece of HUI
man china ms fragile as Dresden, and rs
delicately fashioned and tinted as biscuit
or Rose Pompadour.
Where did you come across it?' asked
one.
Lying on the line, just where it fell
Perhaps it didn't fall, perhaps it was
chucked out. What matterP I've got il
and got to look after it, that's enough fol
me. Some day maybe I'll come across
them as own it, and then they shall pay
me and take it back"
"Is there nothing about him? Turn
him over"
The little mites linen was white and ol
fine material. but he lay upon an ole
shawl and few bits of dirty flannel. All
they found was a dilapidated purse, a
common snaplock purse of faded brown
leather. Inside was n brass thimble, 6
pawn ticket, and q half of Bank of Eng
land note for Gl00.
"What goods half a bank note to you?
"Half loafs better than no bread"
Yes, but you can eat one, but yor
can't pass the other. Won't you catch ii
from your wife? How'll you face her
Dan! What'll she say?"
"She'll say l done quite right" replied
Dan, stoutly. "She's Il good sort, God
bless her."
so are you, Dan, that's n fact. God
bless you, too" said more than one rougl
voice in softened accents. "Perhaps the
brat'll bring you luck after ALL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-11-26
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19
Fire This Morning.

A fire occurred about 3 o'clock this
morning at $40 Poplar street, in a one
story frame house owned by the widow
Sarah Neale. One-half the house was
occupied by her az a residence. The
other half by Professor f. w. Nash
as a residence and private school.
Mrs. Meals loss is fully covered by
policies for $500 in the Home Insur-
ance Company, and Trust Company,
$1,000 being on the building aud $500
on the furniture. Professor Nash lost
all and had no insurance. The fire
was first discovered in an old ward
robe which is said to have been un-
opened for several days. II was set
down as spontaneous combustion,
though it might have been something
else. The roof Of the building was
totally destroyed, and the contents
we're rendered almost worthless.
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RelrigeratOrs, lee Chests, Water
Coolers, Jewett's Patent F1lterer,
Ice-cream FFeezers, very low.
56t n. j. TURNBULL, Pa Main.
tPersonaI.

Captain NJ. Il. Pratt, the manufac-
turer of the celebrated Daniel Pratt
Cotton Gin, is in the city.
Mr.. Dave Eiseman leaves to-day on
his annual trip to Hot Springs. lie
goes accompanied by j. d. Marks.
We wish them success.
Daily services in the Second Presby-
terrain Church, corner Of Main aid
Beal streets, at 4 and s pm, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. w. Hoyt, d. D.,
of Nashville.
Judge Hammond announced this
morning that he had received informa-
ton that Judges Swayne and Baxter
will preside in the United States Cir
cult Court on Thursday next, the 24th,
Rev. w. Benton Farr, editor of the
st. Louis Observer, and Elder +. H.
Perrin, of Alton, ILL.,, commissioners
to the general assembly, are the guests
of Captain AID Storm, at his place on
the boulevard.
W. H.. Anderson, of Tennessee NJ.
E. Pratt, of Alabama S. o. Tellor,
of Arkansas Samuel Simpson, of
New Orleans, and a couple of ladies
were recorded as visitors at the cotton
exchange to-day.
Captain John w. Cannon jr,, chief
clerk of the steamer John w. Can.
non and son Of the veteran boatman,
John W. Cannon, came up this trip
on the Ouachita Belle, the guest Of
Captain Lee Cummins, and leaves this
evening by rail for the Hot Springs to
recuperate.
Among the commissioners to the
Cumberland Presbyterian general as.
sembly we have had the pleasure oil
meeting Rev. George w. Sharp, Of
Kirksville, Mo-, who is a missionary
for North Missouri of the American
IS. S. Union. He is an exceedingly
afable and intelligent gentleman and
is well pleased with Memphis.
Rev. II. A. Jones, pastor Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church at
McMinnville, is in attendance upon
the general assembly in session here.
and a most faithful and efficient work.
er upon important committees. He i,
an able minister and a useful man.
Mr.. w. ". Whitson, a prominent at.
torney, Of McMinnyille, is also attend.
ing the general assembly. Both these
gentlemen represent the interests o.
the church we'll, and have won man.
friends here by their courteous ant
nleasinO denortment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

a steady falling of in the subscription
list, but has been kept going at a Pc
cuniary loss for more than two years
past. IL has been the means Of pre-
serving much historical and other in
formation which would otherwise have
been lost TO the church.
The Sunday-school papers, The
Gem, Sunday Morning, and Our
Lambs, have yielded nearly $1,000,
The first has II ,526 subscribers at 30
to 30 cents each the second 1900 at
40 to 60 cents each Our Lamb, 964C
at II to 20 cents each. The latter is
but little over two years old, and its
career has been marked as a wonder
full success.
Regarding the book store, Al Union
street, Nashville, the sales are report
ed light. The miscellaneous stock Of
books have been sold off, partially
at auction, and but few remain on
hand. Two rooms at $500 annual
rental have been engaged for three
years to serve as editorial, storage and
sample rooms.
The report closes with the remark
that the outlook is gloomy unless
more activity in the publishing house
interest is manifested by the minis
tiers. The debts are heavy and press
ing, and unless the patronage increases
the concern cannot be carried through
the summer. The editors and en-
ployes' salaries are largely in arrears
and there being no hope OF voluntary
contributions, and when the total re-
ceipts fall short of expenses, it is time
for the church to pause and consider
whether a respectable support will be
given or whether it shall be brought
to a decent and authoritative winding
I'M.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

@. W. Frazier, Esq, and relates how
Fair blossoms we will strew," while
many a mothers bleeding tear
drops will fall" when thinking Of
her boy now quietly sleeping his last
sleep.
THE CLOSING PRAYER
was by the eminent and eloquent DR..
Sylvanus Landrum.
A large number of other than SOL
der graves were appropriately deco
rated on the occasion, and visitors were
impressed by this general desire on
the part of the living to commemorate
their departed friends and relatives
memory by adjoining their graves with
fragrant flowers.
Among others most noticeable the
Howard Association had caused the
graves Of their departed brethren to
be lastly decorated.
A BEAUTIFUL WORK.
The mos exqisite work of floral art,
however, was the Confederate monu-
ment, covered as it was with sweet
roses, green wreaths and other deco
rations entwined together in attractive
forms, such as the skill and taste of
fair ladies know how to weave. This
decoration was supervised by Mrs. T.
j. Latham, aided by Miss Lizzie
Clements, Mr.. 7. H. Cooke and Mr..
j. A. Graham.
The unknown dead, many of whom
lie near the monument, had especial
attention paid to their graves, and
this mark of respect caused pleasant
comments from the spectators.
All of yesterday the cemetery was
crowded with visitors, citizens and
strangers alike going out to stroll be-
meath the shade of the groves and
view the floral adornments scattered
over the graves on the previous day.
The ceremonies were carried out in
the most complete manner, and all
who participated in the arrangements
deserve credit as we'll as thanks for
the excellent name in which they
acquitted themselves.
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the new term: Charles Taylor, w.
d. Powell, w. D. Strattcn, George
Rudisil, F. FEELING, w. P. Hoastins,
NJ. w. Oakley, Dan Sellers, H. b.
Childs, Charles Bourne, Z. S. Cooper,
A. r. Pope and W. 0. Harner, with
i. Il. Pope as constable in charge.
The following papers were registered
in the county's registers Office; d. H,
Poston, trustee, to John Gage, deed
Frank Garrett to James Smyth, trus.
tee, chattel title deed j. f. Douglass
to Arbuckle 4 Tucker, chattel mort
gage.
The County Court building, front
and sides, were crumblingthis morning
while the brickmasons were tearing
out a few brick. One Of the columns
between the windows near the sherifTs
office, second story, fell out, causing
considerable excitement in the imme-
date vicinity,
Judge j. L. Caruthers, one of the
most liberal of all who contributed to
the Cumberland University at Leba-
non, Tenn, and a devout Christian as
well as a learned %jurist, is undergoing
trial at Lebanon, for an alleged breach
of church discipline. The Ease closes
to-day. There was a difference be-
tween Judge Caruthers and the Rev.
DR.. Darnell.
"A Sabbath OF devout dissipation,
is the term applied to yesterday by a
pious gentleman. He expressed him
self and described the situation, re-
garding the number of ministers from
a distance who oficiated at the several
city churches, and not being able to
attend all, he was puzzled to decide
which of the visiting divines he would
go to hear.
The postofice opened out in fine
style in the Masonic Temple, corner
of Madison and Second streets, this
morning. The removal of the inner
paraphernalia took place quietly on
Saturday evening last, and yesterday
the delivery was in the new quarters
for the first time. The place is more
convenient and pleasant to all con
cerned, those who manage it as we'll as
the public.
A narrow escape from a %conHagra-
ton occurred about one o'clock this
morning at the residence of Mr.. A. B.
Hill, near the the corner of Sixth
and Walker streets, Fort Pickering.
A candle placed too near the bed
ignited the clothing, and before the
flames were extinguished about thirty
dollars worth were destroyed. People
cannot be too careful how they use
lights about their beds in the night
time.
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LdppIncott.

Lippincott's Magazine for June con.
tains an article on the State and So
ciets in Ottawa" in which We have an
entertaining description of the vice
regal court, with handsome illustra-
%trions, giving views Of the parliament
building, the State apartments at Ri
deau Hall, the boudoir of the Pincess
Louise, etc. Also the second of Mrs.
Wister's two papers on Paris brings
the splendors of the Old World into
juxtapOsitiOn with those of the New.
=" Housekeepers in Texas is another
finely illustrated paper, and presents a
graphic picture of domestic life in the
Southwest before and since the war.
Somewhat in the same vein, and not
less amusing, is the continuation Of
Miss Porter's papers on Village Life
in the South" There are some short
stories and a variety of interesting
articles and sprightly papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19
THE L HOMICIDE
An Important Correction by a Justice
Of the Peace.

EDITOR LEDGER-In your renort
of the Armistead- helms homicide 90
reported in Saturdays issue of yonr
paper, there occurred a sad mistoEa
which might do the defendant, Kim
Armistead deputy sheriff, great in.
Justice where the facts are not known
Your informant reports the case 40
having been tried by w. e. Stewart
Esq, a brother-in- law of the Arms
leads. This is not the fact, The
case was tried by myself, the evidence
reduced to writing by me, and ESQUIRE
Stewart, though present, had nothing
to do with the verdict-not rnilts8
the facts in the case showing a nlo;n
case OF j%ustihable homicide. Please
correct and oblige i'''o
r.. B. HOLIDAY. ! p
Horn LAKE, Miss, May 10, 1879
We have endcavored to get at the
facts IN the case, and have cross.ex.
amincd our four or five informants
very closely. Not knowing anv Of tbe
participants in the affair, we could moi,
be suspected Of any partiality or preiuY
dice. We remember that Escn;ro
Holidays name was mentioned hnt
we thought he was only an associate
justice or a spectator. and therefore
did not use his name. Wa loor, ~.
MIR. Armistcad has waived his trial and
will stand another one to-day at Her,
lnando before three justices Of tbo
peace one Of whom is a Republican
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m. N. 8. I%,inntore.

With all Of its charming melodies
and its grace and sparkle, II. M, S.
Pinafore will be repeated at the Mem.
phis Theater tomorrow night also at
a matinee the day following, The
same cast as at the late successful rep
resontation is programmed. Expert
.ence and practice always improves.
Hence the several performances pre-
viously given, besides a number Of
careful -rehearsals, will assure us a
better Pinaiore than ever. All Of the
bright-eycd miidens, with their sis
ters, their cousins and their aunts,
will assist Cousin Hebe with a new
song besides, other novelties are to
be introduced not previously at
tempted. AS this closes the theatri-
cal season here, the occasion will
doubtless bring out the full strength
of our play.going people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19
HATS HATS

Ladies trimmed hats, beautiful and neat
Misses leghorn hats;
Sun shades; children's hats;
Mems and boys straw and wool hats;
A general assortment Of hats, cheap and
desirable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

St. Bridget's annual school picnic will
come off to morrow, Tuesday, goth, at
Estiyal Park. The committees will see
there is good music. Ample efreshments,
and the best of order to which they cor
daily invite young and old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

A font Of 500 pounds long primer, in
good condition, with all necessary " sorts "
used about one year. suitable for q country
Office. For sale cheap by immediate
application 70 this office. so-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19
KAHN d FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar,
Corner Main and Jefferson.

NorHING else will effect a cure in fever
and ague and liver complaint so quickly
as Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19
knights of Honor Pins.
So L. GOdShaW, 236 Main st,

SARATOGA water, direct from the
springs, on draugbt at Morrison & Hume
Main and Adams sits. m-w-s-Si
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237 Main st.
WANTED.

U0 BUY the best $500 house and lot in the
i Taxing District for sou cash. The owner
OF such q place will report at once 70
ROOSTER, MALDRAN BACON,
est , Main street.
CIX LADIES at GOEBEL & MORAT'S,
- slS Second street
V0 RENT, a small house centrally located.
i CIT SAM'L MAY, 81 Main st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

Champion iron fence, neat,
durable and cheap. Stout d Co.
agents, 30S Main street. 62t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

THE best and purest medicine in the
market for fever and ague is Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

THERE is no better remedy than Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic for dyspepsia and indi-
gestion. d-w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

HOSE REELS, 50, "a, So. Brownies, 25S
Second street. l6t
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FLORAL MEMORIES.
Annual Decoration Day,
The Confederate Survivors and Their
Lady Friends AdOrH the Graves Of
Departed Braves--The Ora.
ton and Other
Ceremonies.

The decoration of the graves of the
Confederate dead, 1900 of whom lie in
ElmwOod Cemetery, near the environs
Of this city, came off on Saturday,
and, as is usual at each annual recur-
renee Of the beautiful ceremony, at
tracted a large crowd of people.
Those to whom the floral work had
been assigned exerted themselves
earnestly and successfully in their
duties, and proved equal to their
laborious task.
At an early hour on Saturday morn
ing a committee Of ladies and others
were busy at the cemetery adjoining
the resting places Of the departed
with crosses and wreaths of ever
green's, garnished with bright flowers.
A hundred def hands had braided
these ON the day and night before, and
they were conveyed to the grounds by
Captain T. f. Tobin and the commit
tee at an early hour in the morning.
Near the hour of noon the floral
work was accomplished and was ready
for the reception of those who were
to carry out the previously arranged
programme of ceremonies.
Shortly after Arnold's brass band
had assembled heal the Confederate
monument and visitors collected
rapidly and n%umeroUsly. The band
engaged in performing a number of
solemn airs appropriate to the occa-
sion.
OPENING CEREMONIES.
Near the hour of three o'clock in
the afternoon General w. Y. C.
Humes announced to the assembled
thrOng that Rev. DIR. Boggs would
open the exercises with prayer, after
which the orator Of the day, Colonel
Luke w. Finlay would be heard.
The prayer of DR.. Boggs was ex-
ceedingly appropriate. He thanked
the Almighty Ruler of heaven and
earth for the privilege of being per-
mitted to meet the many dear friends
that had been spared, and for the OPP
portunity that had called the people
together, though it were mingled with
many sad memories. He invoked the
gracious blessing on all present, and
appealed to his mercy on behalf Of his
widows and orphans, beseeching him
to fill all hearts with charity and love
toward them thanking him, also, for
the privilege of strewing their graves
with flowers.
RESOLUTIONS.
Following the prayer a series of
resolutions were read by Mr.. VIM. A.
Collier, chairman of the committee
appointed to draft a suitable tribute
to those who have died within the past
year-thirty-fou in number. The
resolutions were eloquent in, their ex-
preston of the noble qualities of those
to whom they referred, and were
touching tributes to their worth. The
following is a list Of their names:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

The bishops Of Metz and strasbur.
refused to hold special services
their cathedTals on the Emperor VIII
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Wire cloth for door and window
screens at Stout a. Co.'s, ass Main,
COT
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FOR SALE on DENT


A FlRSr-CLASS cotton-shed on Tennessee
~ street. Apply to
l6i.75l O.. GRAHAM. Madison A.
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Pinafore E~xeurnion.

Halffare tickets on all roads leading
into Memphis for the reproduction of H.
NJ. S. Pinafore. GO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

TURrLE soup served every day at the
Crystal Palace saloon, from II until 2
O'Clock. SIT
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THE GRAFTON,

THE GRAFTON,
delivered by Colonel Finlay, was an
eloquent and appropriate composition,
filed with tributes to the bravery and
earnest devotion Of the gallant soldiers
whose lives were sacrificed on the field
of honor, and in every way worthy of
the subject as well as the gallant gen
tleman who delivered it. Want of
space alone prevents it being printed
herewith.
A POLITICAL TRIBUTE
was read by Colonel Finlay after he
had completed the Grafton, 1t was
from the pen of the eldest daughter of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19

To RESTORE the appetite and purify the
blood use Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. ld-w
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FOR SALE.

OLD TYPE, better than Babbitt metal for
~ light, fact ruDaing machinery, at this
office. at
G100Q Of Bluff City Cotton Mills stock,
DlUVUat Mechanics and Traders Bank,
no. 3 Madison street. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-19
FoR RIM.

Mill, convenient to street car line. Apply
10 ]. A. Slaughter, 80 Front, or on premises.
W-IO
UWO-STUKH residence. . rooms furnished if
Il desired Apply atS6y Pontotoc st. l6t69
MEAT cottage, with large yard. Apply to
IN JOHN ANDERSON, ls6 Nanee st. l65-6s
NOOL, NICE ROOMS at Whitemore House,
Adams street. 61R6
ONR-sr0RY frame dwelling, 7 rooms, in
" good condition, situated issuance street.
Apply to MARX & BENSDURE, Is Madison.
st
IN Planters Insurance Building, double and
i single Offices. suitable Tor lawyers VI physi-
clans; and double ami single bedrooms. All
well lighted and ventilated, and all modern
c0nveniences. AppiyRt 0ihce Of Planters In
snranee Company, Al Madison It. 5-l56
IN Mosby street, between Jones avenue
" and Winchester street, house 1856, nine
rooms. lS3, four rooms and summer kitchen,
etc; ll2hs four rooms. All in irst-elass order;
walls newly papered and ceilings calcimined.
Second street, half block from street cars,
two houses, four rooms in each. in good erder.
at JAMES REiLLl, 81 North secondft
A FONT Of COZ pounds long primer in good
n condition, with all necessary sOrts;"
used about one year; suitable Tor a country
office. For sale CHEAP by immediateappli-
cation to this Office. ST
A NICE, new cottage, "a squares east Of
n the turntable on Poplar street, with room
Tor a garden. Rent cheap " q good tenant.
Apply 70 R0yster, Waldran i Bacon, No. ~
Main street. 26f
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TIE CENTS Pc WE X.
THE CITY.
LEDGER LINES.

Monday EvenInE. May 10. Is7e.
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FOR SALE or
ROOMS ANp BOARD.

RUlLDlNG lot 5Oxl6O feet on long time; or
~ viii exchange for anything Of like value.
Address LOT OMNKR. this oflee. hlt
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Type for sale.

Ladies hats reshaped, Goodyear, 80 %.
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A GENTLEMAN and wife, or two gentle
n men, can find room and board in a pleas
ant locality on Rayburn avenue by applying
to II. 7. MAN& ELL, III Beal It. 6l-6s