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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14
P WHITE RIVER.
River Improvement and Mail Facilities.

A public meeting was held at Bates
vile, Ark, on upper White river, a
point from which we enjoy a large
trade, some tive weeks ago. Mr.. |. j.
Long was chairman, Messrs. Robert
W. Leigh and F. D. Denton secre-
taries. The Improvement of the river
and a line of mail service we're the
objects of ventilation and for which
the meeting convened.
+. w. Clapp, formerly of this city,
aided by Theo. Maxwell, G. NJ. Mini
kin, NJ. A. r Wycough and T. j.
Stubs, were appointed a committee
on resolutions.
The necessity of the water route
Improvement and the Importance Of
an appropriation were illustrated in a
speech made by DR.. Lyon.
The committee offered "a series of
resolutions which were adopted, the
following being the salient points
Urging senator's and members of
congress for an appropriation of forty
thousand dollars to improve the river
between Jacksonport and Batesville
The commercial importance'of Bates
vile demands this aid, as over twenty
thousand bales of cotton, much wheat,
-four and other produce, valued at over
one million of dollars, are annually
shipped over this route.
The removal of snags and obstruc-
tions and deepening of the river chan
mel will lessen dangers of navigation
and cheaper freight and insurance.
The expenditure of the money, il
appropriated, should be supervised by
some one acquainted with the river.
and who lives within the district to be
benefited.
Copies of the resolutions to be sem
to representatives in congress and tC
be printed in the newspapers also tC
be forwarded to various chambers OIL
commerce, asking their influence to
secure the desired object.
The Memphis chamber Of commerce
and Captain NJ. R. Harry are thanked
for the interest they have manifested
in behalfof White river navigation.
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Police Items.

The following cases were tried this
morning by DR.. Porter: Mrs. Davis,
insulting language, discharged John
Grant, abusive language and disorder
ly, fined two dollars Cass Andrews,
abusive language and disorderly, fined
two dollars VIM. Marshall, trespass,
fined five dollars John Smith, John
McMahan, Ryne, Patrick Burns,
DRINKS, discharged George Myers,
assault with an ak, continued Rock
Summers, drunk, continued VIM.
Rigney, accessory to murder, case CON
tinued until Saturday.
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Early Morning Fire.

Near n o'clock this morning the
two-story residence, No. 1896 Linden
street, near Orleans, took fire near
the roof and the house with its CON
tents were destroyed, the flames
spreading with such rapidity that lit
tie or nothing of the furniture were
saved. The loss is set down at about
$1,000, and Mr.. John Able, the owner,
was insured for $4,000 in the Planters
Insurance Co., of this city. The oc-
cupants were compelled to get out of
the house in a hurry to save them
selves.
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Genernl Grant,s Greetinr-

HARRISBURG, PENN, MAY 9. 1870
The presiding officer of the senate
to-day announced the names Of ten
senator's who are to constitute a nor.
ton of the legislative committee
which is TO receive General Grant in
San francisco in the name of tbe
commonwealth of Pennsylvania - as
the resolution which passed botb
branches Of the legislature by . nart,,
vote reads. The committee IS TO con-,
slst oil twenty-five members, fifteen of
whom are to be appointed by The
speaker Of the house. This reccnt;ou
committee must, under the resolUl
ton providing for its appointment
serve without compensation from tbe
State. o" 'he
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

Sweet Bette" on Center alley, died
at halfpast' ten o'clock last night, at
the hospital, from the effects Of his
wounds.
The following numbers drew the
principal prizes in the Louisiana lot
terry last Tuesday, the 18th, at New
Orleans. No. 1859, first prize, $780,
600; No. 5S,659, second, $4,000; No.
9O,O21, third, 5000.
Last year 100000 worth of straw
berries were shipped from about
Bartlett, and the growers we're en-
riched with the returns TO that extent,
less expenses. The yield will be
something short this season.
The lightning struck the stable of
c. B. Moore last night and killed a
large fine mule belonging to the firm
of Moore, Bassett 4 Co. Mrs. Moore
received a severe shock and is still
suffering from the effects Of it.
Detective William Pryde captured
William Beaumont and Doc Turner.
colored, this morning, and in posses
sion of a lot Of clothing, etc., stolen
from the cotton offices of Jones,
Brown & Co. and Carver Co., corner
Court and Front streets.
Thunder reared, lightning flashed
and the rain fell in torrents last night
about the time that Mr.. Beecher closed
his lecture. The elements seemed as
if angry at the crowd that went to the
Exposition. A Number were thorough
ly drenched on their route homeward.
The movements to run a packet in
the upper Hatchie river trade next
fall is shaped up in a fashion to make
it a success. The completion of the
railway to Paducah, the building of a
road to Holly Springs and beyond and
a few other enterprises would increase
trade here to a wonderful degree.
There was an immense demand Cor
the LEDGER yesterday, and both
editions, although much larger than
usual, were exhausted long before
For the rest of the week,
to the great number of stran-
gers in the citysand the important
news to be reported we shall,
take care that our patrons are all sup
piled.
The ceremony of laying the corner
stone of the new United States Gus
tom-house on the bluff has beeR set
down for the 9th of next month.
Several prominent gentlemen interest
ed in the affair met yesterday, ap.
pointed appropriate committees and
upon a course of proceedings.
In the meantime the work on the
structure is going forward as fast as
circumstances will allow.
The sheriff does not like to have it
limited that he will be compelled to
unless he squeezes unpaid
advertising bills out of the people in
some other way thanthrOugh the citys
Golfers, as was stated in this journal
yesterday. His friends declare that
Sheriff McGowsn never made himself
responsible in any way for the bills re-
andthatthe parties interested
were distinctly informed that they
would themselves be compelled to
look out for their pay; that they took
the chances and now can find no one
responsible.
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Interesting Sniff.

The case Of j. and G. Meakin VS..
c. n. Erich. which was opened before
Judge Pierce, Of the Circuit Court.
last Monday week, went to the jury
last Monday and resulted in a mistrial.
The plaintiffs, who live in England,
brought suit against Mr.. Erich to re-
cover about $4,000, including inter.
eft. Judge Elicit appeared for the
plaintiffs and Judge Clapp, and Mr..
Weatherford for the dcfendent. 1t is
understood that eleven Of the jury
were in favor Of allowing plaintiffs
$1,000, including interest, and that the
other one was in favor Of allowing
$4,000. The suit was conducted on
both sides with great ability, and
many new and interesting points OF
law were raised. Judge Pierce do.
liyered a very clear and ably-prepared
charge to the jury, which is highly
spoken of by the lawyers. The sui
grew out Of business misunderstood
ing in regard to transactions which
took place some years ago.
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Olympic Park Races.

The races at Olympic Park yester-
day afternoon were we'll attended. A
goodly number Of visiting strangers
were among the guests. The contests
were spirited, aud excited much inter
est. The returns we're for the benefit
of the Butler Anderson fund. The
gray mare, called Eta Cooper, let
down in her run, and those who
backed their judgment on her speed
went under. The animal is regarded
among turfmen as n. g. No time was
kept in the race. The following is a
summary
First Raco-Bcst three in five, to
harness and RULE. S. Harris's Ella
Wood, Ill; Charles Galina's Mamie
G., O., 0, O. Time-2:5l, $50, 2:54l.
Second Race-Mile heats best two
in three, to harness and rule. Slaugh-
tors gray horse, /, /; Grants sorrel
horse, 90. Time, 2:4S, 2:564.
Running Race-Best three in Eve ,
mile heats weights barred. G.. p. M.
Turner'S gray mare, Eta Cooper, 9, 3,
3; Sam Sticks brown mare. Double
out, 3, 2, 2; S. S. Campbell's sorrel
gelding, Daylight, l, l, !.
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The Onei.a.

Tomorrow night Auber's sparkling
opera of Fra Diavolo will be presented
at the Memphis Theater for the bene-
fit of the Butler Anderson fund. The
object is a most worthy one, the opera
is one of the best that our amateurs
ever have given and the occasion
should be traught with a deal of in
terest to all. 1t is hoped that a full
house will attend.
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Cotton climbs.
Wholesale hats at Lavigne's.
Cotton excited and climbing.
The owners of the staple are buoy
ant.
Circuit Court adjourned until next
Monday.
Rain fall last night and yesterday,
G-100 of an inch.
Reserved seats for Fra Diavolo on
sale at Hollenberg's.
Fra DiayOlo tomorrow night for the
Butler Anderson fund.
Large assortment Of travelling bas-
kets at Sherwood & Co.'S.
Folks complain of too much hack
washing in front of livery stables.
Crowds of people we're iu from the
country to hear the lecture last night.
The Phoenix Club give a basket
picnic at Fitzgibbons grove Sunday,
june 1st.
Henry Ward Beecher left by the
Louisville train at 1l:20 last night for
the North and East.
The peremptory call Of the chancery
docket is the order in the Supreme
Court at Jackson to-day.
A motion for a new trial has been
overruled in the patent -four case be-
tween Payne and Oliver & Finnie.
Loggerhesd turtle soup is the lead.
ing lunch feature at present. Just
now there is a free run on loggerheads
There is an obscene book 10 circula.
ton on the ease Of Joseph Benstine.
who is sentenced to be hung for rape.
The Memphis and Charleston rail-
road has put on to-day through sleep
ers from here to Lynehburg, without
change.
Supreme Master John Frizzel is to
address the Ancient Order Of United
Workingmen at their hall on Second
street tonight.
Several ministers arrived in the city
By the trains last evening to attend
the Cumberland Presbyterian conyen.
ton to meet here tomorrow.
Mr.. 0. NJ. Tufts. a worthy young
gentleman, has been appointed deputy
oil inspector. lie evil gil the position
with credit to himself and friends.
Several beautiful bouquets adorned
Mr.. Beecher's lecture stand last night
The estimated Number to hear tn,
lecture was between two and thre,
thousand people.
Several second stories Of residence,
have been robbed within the last few
nights by marauders, who carry lad.
ders and creep through open windows
Lay for the rascals.
T VIM, Riguey was captured yester
; day and is now in the station. house
charged with being an accessory to tn.
murder Of Dan Donnelly. His pal
Pat Cafrey, is still at large.
The Ladies Christian Association
presented the Jail with I nice book
case and about three hundred volume
Of miscellaneous works, for the sol
use and benefit of the prisoners.
The grand semi-auuual drawing o
the Louisiana Lottery takes plac
June 18th. The capital prize /
100000, and the price of tickets 81
: each, tenths of tickets being 81.
Dan Donnelly, who was shot yestei
day morning at Bette Wilson's. ala
p
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KirkIand's shirts, @ for 80. Bes
quality. 5Gt
I'VE. q. Pinnfore Chorus.

The ladies and gentlemen of the Pima
fore chorus win meet on Wednesday
night at s o'clock, May l4th, at Witt
mans. The Chickasaw Guards will see
that the ladies have escort. Ga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14
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 cheap by Immediate
application TO this Office. 89-+
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

In the LEDGER job Office a be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who a give entire satisfaction in tba
display Of any job printing. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

NOTHING 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, 1879-05-14

Tue young man who took a silk UNI
brella from the Theatcr at the Pinafore
matinee win please return it to the
LED0Eg Office, As be can be identified. [Gj
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.TSl HATS! Hats
KAHN & F~REIBERG.

TURTLE soup served every day at the
Crystal Palace saloon, from II until 8
o'clock. CAT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

All bills against the Milan Club should
be presented at once to
J. S%TERSBERG, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

THE best and purest medicine in the
market for fever and ague is Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic. DIV
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Bnnkrunf NaIe 0r HhIs

for a few days only. The stock must be
sold, regardless of cost, by June LIST. Call
at Bankrupt Store, 267 Main street, and
examine prices. Ga
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Archery.

Bows, arrows and targets. The finest
selection in the city at
1851 MANsFoRD's, 298 Main street.
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RefrigeratOrs. Ice Chests, Water
Coolers, JeWetf's Patent FilIerer,
Iee-eream Freezers, very low.
F.J. TURNBULL, 231 Main.
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aud the balance in two assessments,
one a month, aud the other two
months hence. The same result fol.
lowed regarding the lodge at Fort
Worth, Texas, and Feliciana Lodge
of Louisian.
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knights of Honor Pins.
8jl l.. GOdshaW, 236 Main 1T.

HOSE REELS, 80, 81, s.. Brownies, 25S
Second street. lot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

THERE is no better remedy than Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic for dyspepsia and indi-
gestion. DIV
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Ladies' hats reshaped, Goodyear, $50 I'd.
&c
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LOST.


A CADDY Of t0bacoe. Dwaer can have
"A same by proving TIE property and paying
for this advertisement.
62.f GA. ECKEnLY 4 BRO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

Tin Roofing and GutterImg
cheaper than ever al Hook d
Co.'s, - Monroe ". Gil
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

PARTIES leaving for st. Louis Thurs
day, May 10Th, win find the splendid
steamer City of Helena at her landing
and ready to leave at 5 o'clock in the
evening. No dust, elegant st0te-room ac-
commodations, and fare frst-class.
CLARENCE L. HALL,
65l Pass. Ag't NJ. and st. l.. Pkt Co.
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FiRsI-CLAss ~eotton-ahed On Tennssset
n Etrset. apply -
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PARTIES leaving for st. Louis Thurs
day morning will please remember that a
through sleeper will be run from Mem
phis, making close connections at Hum
boldt and Columbus.
c. II. HAIGHT,
Pass. Ag't st. Louis, !. NJ. and So. Il. r.
"a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-14

SARATOGA water, direct from the
springs, on draught at Morrison & Humes,
corner Main and Admins sts. m-w-s-Sl
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Office: Is Madison Street.
TEm CENTS Pc WE E X.
THE CITY.
LEDGER LINES.

wednesday Evening. May IA, 1879.
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FoR sALE oR
ROOMS y RoARp.

DUlLDiNG iot 5Gx1N feet on long time: or
u Nih exchange f0r anything of like value.
Andrew wi UNAEk. this 0hee. Oh
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NUT. Ten minutes yak ff1m meet rarf.
at ARs. T., hi, 0mee.
A GENTLEMAN and wife, or two gentle.
"A men. can find room and board IN a pleat-
ant locality On kayburn aycuag b. applying
10 II. p. MAXWELL, III Beal u. $50
DOOMs and board s. per week. and day
IL board s on, at u Monroe street. 6l 6
nW0 furnished rooms, suitable for gentle.
l. men or families, with board, at IS Court.
It's
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PERSONAL.

7 NJ. COLEMAN, Justice Of the Peace,
81. Notary Public and Commissioner Of
Doeds. Special attention given 70 collections
In the county. Office % FRONT ~. lls-l
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FOR SALE.
EOS SALE OR RENT.

cI0Q0o d Bl1E City Cotton Milk stock,
SlUuUat Mechanics and Traders Bank,
30. 3 Madison street. III
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-26
Tho Ten Mixers.

TO mix different kinds Of tea is to bring
one or other up to given degree Of strength
or to endow 1t with OH aroma, or to impart
to it Il particular color, 50 as to render it
more marketable, and otherwise enhance
profit. Consequently it involves the distur-
banCc, and a very complete disturbance, of
the original package. "Give me only
something to work upon, short of decaycd
leaves without vitality" says the packer,
'and / will show you what my art can
accomplish in the way of bringing up an
inferior tea to Il higher grade and 50 setting
off the package that it shall appear to have
been undsturbcd, or in accommodating teas
to wrappers not their own."
With an introduction from the tea mcr.
chant, we make our way to the packers
establishment. The building is dlngy, its
style out of date, but it has broad, deep,
undivided floors.
On the ground floor, as we enter, we see
chests and half chests in blocks and rows,
and heaps of mating and China grass twine.
Ascending stair like ladder, we reach
the next floor. There the air is SO filed
with tea-dust that it is difficult to discern
an object foot in advance. Men arc NOV
ing hithcr and thithcr, some taking off chest
lids fastened by tiny iron clamps, or cutting
"
lcadcn sheathing, Or cmptying the contents
| of the chests in separate piles, or running
like mad with scoops from one pile to an
other, adding or subtracting, according to
the directions of the mixer, or ut the same
high bidding, throwing powder into and
stirring al iron pan, this last scene in a far
recess, the figures in the dusty gloom SEEM
ing like demons working hidden spells in
tho most approved style of theatrical witch
cs, with bony fingers plunged into caul-
dron. This is the famous "tiring,' or
rather no-iiring, though carried on without
any firing. The dust thrown in clings to
the leaves and gives to them natural bloom
not to be detected by the microscope
which brings them up to Il remarkable color
The scene is one of fraud in full activity
Supplies never seem to fail. So much for
mixing.
The actual packing, as distinct from mix
ing, is an extremely tiCklish and equally
unscrupulous job, for the tea returned to Il
chest is not the same as that taken from il.
Daintily is the tissue paper impingng on
the tea, disposed; the lead is so thin that
nothing less than Chinese art could solder
IL, so fine strips of paper are pasted over
the cut edges. The Chinese label has been
carefully replaced In rcfastening the lid,
the wrenchcd iron clamps must be left as
they were. Now comes the cumming Of
the disrupted outside paper; following which
is an examination of the chest to see that
there is no aperture from which the aroma
can escape. Any aperture found is closed.
There are chests which dcnoting high
grades, have not a particle of original tea
returned to them. Great, indeed, is the
metamorphosis, when oven superior grades
change appearance and character to suit the
market, or give way for mixing with other
grades to middling or lower.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-26
A Heavy Poker Game.

man of thoughtful aspect snt on an
empty beer kcg in Commercial row. His
raimcnt was mean and he looked hungry
lie nodded to a reporter whom he had
known in better days.
'Im lookin' tough, amt 2" he said,
with sad smile. "You needn't say amt,
for Pm as tough looking as any tramp that s
struck the town for year. Will take n
drink? Would duck swim"
And over the hospitablc beer table he re-
moved the lid from the trunk of his woes
"Pokcr done it, my boy. Two months
ago | struck game down here and lost
every splitter. So did jim Tuffnut-you
know him, don't you9 A pretty good fcl-
low, ch Well, that's matter of opinion
l thought so once myself. Hows'ever, me
and Tuffnut bcin' strapped, went off on the
tramp an took contract to split hundred
cords O wood up to Prosscr creek. That
was two months ago, an we finished the
job and we thought we had ought to have Il
little blowout on the head of it, an foot
ed 1t to Truckec-,a good nine miles, and
brought back a gallon O. whisky to our
cabin. We got to drinkin' an bye an bye
jim pulls out the cards ndproposes game
o seven up. We played for fun at first,
an then spoke up an proposed that we
take a hack at poker
'What'll we play for2' says jim.
'For the wood, says l.
Done, says jim. 'One stick ante
No, says l, two sticks.
Two sticks goes, says he, and the game
begun.
"Well, sir, we played all night Once
had jim down to half cord, but he crawl
cd up again, and dealt myself four fours
and backed 'cm with every cord I had.
Jim had four eights. Blast my hide if that
duffcr would give ne couple O. dollars,
after cleanin' me out o. $75 worth O. the
hardest work ever done in my life. He
called me tramp, sir, and ordered me out
O. the cabin. Oh, I'll get even with him
yet. Thankcc, III pay this dollarif never
do another, you can bet your life on that. ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-06-26
Cherokee Check.

A man "grcen from the states" was
ing in a car on the "M, X, and IT,
long ago. Behind him aat couple of In
dim striplings belonging to the ''Chcrokec
nation" The man from the states after
leaving Vinita, pulled out his flask and took
copious drink.
t'Say, remarked one of the young In.
dians, "don't you know you could be put
IN the pcnitcntiary for that here3"
'Ts that so7 Gracious" said the
stranger.
.ine inspector will be along Immediate.
ly and he'll smell the whisky, said the
friendly redskin. q
"WRat'll do with the bottle2" a'ked
the alarmed granger.
"Give it to me and I'll throw 1t out of
the window, . said the obliging native.
The stranger did as desired and the
Cherokee made believe he threw the bottle
away. II s. s.3
Everybody In the car Uttered when, Il
few minutes later, the brace of Cherokees
emptied the quart flask between them All
saw 1t but the innocent granger, BY the
time the next station was reached the
Cherokee lads wcte roaring drunk aud were
arrested. 4, ,s Sfsss; & q 3