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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

A rumor that Mr.. Frederick May.
OF Bennett duel notoriety, was about
to become an actor, is laughingly de-
MED by that gentleman, who is engaged
IN stock speculations in New York.
The rumor probably had its origin
in the fact that Mr.. B~oucicault. who
Is a friend of Mr.. May, once pro-
posed that he should 60 on the stage.
and offered him, it is said, $3.50 a
week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
Soda Water and COnfecIiOneries,
Heinrich's. 376 Main. 1921
Type for Sale.

A font of 800 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. S9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

Now is the time, as the hot
weather approaches, to get n
Charcoal Furnace and one OF
Mrs. McCuIlOugh's celebrated
Steam and Hot Air Cookers. by
using one Of these dinner can be
cooked out Of doors.
sgt +. j. TURNBULL, 23l Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
ACARD.

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, etc., 1 will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discoy-
cred by a missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to REV. JosEpH L.
IMAM Station D, New York City.
cod 2-XNx-1kw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

Somebody's Coming When the
Dew-drops FALL" issued by Braiuard
Bros, "a West Fourth street, Cincin.
natl, is the latest popular song. II
has in a short time reached a sale oil
10000 copies. The title page is Gle.
gantly illustrated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
NTaifest Privileges

will be sold Monday, April 18th, at 8
o'clock, at Estival Park. These priv.
leges consist of three bars, confectionery
stand, shooting gallery, tcn-pin alley and
flying Dutchman.
1919 &. A. BEEHN, Chm'n Com.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

The pictures OF the Towards
who served In the epidemic OF
IS can be seen at Staner's, 22O
Main street. 33t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
Corn HusIz MOuth-Piece Cigar,
only &c, 80 Main. SO

OMNIBUsEs will run from the curve on
fernando road to CALVARY CEMETERY
every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon
tAs-52
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

Notwithstanding the immense expense at
tending the production of this grand musical
success, the prices to all parts of the Theater
will remain as usual.
Tickets for the dress circle and parquette
can be procured from members Of the com
pRny. Seats can be reserved, without extra
charge, az Hollenberg's, commencing Mon
day, April 18th, at 9 o'clock. Nr, Gray will
show a clear sheet at the opening hOur-a fair
show and no favor.
New and elegant drop curtain by Butler.
Magnificent new scenery and appointments,
properties, days, etc, painted expressly for
this opera by Buhler.
The piano used is kindly furnished by E.
Whitman 4 Co.
Carriages may be called at 1880 pm. 4s-S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic gives perma-
nent relief in all choleric disorders. [d-w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic is a safe anC
pleasant invigorant for delicate females.
DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
FOR RENT.


w A. WHEATLEY, 81 Main, has a nice
= line Of residences, stores, etc, for
rent and sale. James Park, Humboldt Park
and Greenlaw Opera House for rent. Resi-
dence III Alabama street for sale cheap 46f
MOS. 2s and 25 Union street. Two frame
~ dwellings; very cheap. Apply to S.
HIRSCH, guardian, 81 Main st. $3.50
IN Planters Insurance Building, double and
i single Offices, suitable for lawyers or physi-
clans; and double and single bedrooms. All
we'll lighted and ventilated, and ell modern
cOnyenienees Apply al Office OF Planters In
surance Company, Al Madison 81. 37-l56
ON Mosby street, between Jones avenue
~ and Winchester street, house l55, nine
rooms: l8, four rooms and summer kitchen,
etc; ll2 four rooms. All in irst-class order;
walls newly papered and ceilings calcimined.
Second street, half block from street cars,
two houses, four rooms in each, in good order.
st JAMES REILLY, 81 North Second St
A NICE, new cottage, "a squares east Of
n the turn table on Poplar street, With room
for q garden. Rent cheap to a good tenant.
Apply TO ROyster, Waldran 4 Bacon, No. 278
Main street. &f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
J. q. HOOK a. CO.,
Is Monroe ~.

having about completed the cornice and
tin work on the Masonic Temple, are now
prepared to contract for any work in their
line. Roofing anl lightning rods a spe-
cialty. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
Spring Lamb and Green Peas,
Choice Meats Of all kinds,
ALI Vegetables In season.
l.. SCHILLING e. BRO.
. Corner Jefferson and Third

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic gives tone to
the stomach and digestive organs. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic will cure the
worst case Of fever and ague. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

Choice POmpanO,
Lake Erie Salmon
III. SEESSEL, MR., q SON,
at Cor. Second and Jefferson
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

HOSE REELS, 50, y, s.. Brownies, 25S
Second street. lGt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

The most inexcusable folly is to en-
dure dyspepsia with all its miseries.
when a 25c bottle of DIR. Bulls Balti-
more Pills will cure the malady.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

Ice cream and Soda water
At StOtE's, No. PA Main street,
oQt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic is a wholesome
stimulant and its quality is guaranteed.
DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26

Never despise man because he
wears a clean shirt. kirkland
has a few. 4ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
CHEESEl BUTTEIE !

New Cheese, and large lots Of
real choice Wisconsin and Iowa
Butter at
SMITH & CARRIERS,
So ais Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
A HeadIess Rooster

that crows regularly, is daily expected al
the Museum, $50 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
WANTED.

UlHE PUBLIC TO KNOW that l will not be
i responsible for any bills bought by any one
connected with the LEDGER Office or out Of it,
and will not allow such bills in settlement Of
my accounts unless accompanied by my writ
en- order.
N-f 3. wHITMORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
PERSONAL.

T n. COLEMAN, Justice Of the Psaes.
q. Notary Public and Commissioner u
Deeds. Special attention given 70 collections
IL the county. Office "a Front Il. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
VIENNA LAGER


1t is the beer "par excellence"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20
POLITICAL POINTS.

The National Greenback State Con
vention Of Minnesota was held at st. Paul OF
the 10th of June. Ignatius Donnelly presided
The following ticket was nominated Cover
nor, Ara Barton, of Faribault; Lieutenant Gov
ernor, William McGhen, Of Fillmore county
Treasurer, Andrew Nelson, Of Meeker county
Secretary of State, A. P. Lane, of Hennepin
county; Attorney General, William l. Kelley,
of St. Paul; Railroad Commissioner, Ebenezer
Ayres, of Washington county.
The Prohibition party of Minnesota
held their State Convention at Minneapolis on
the 10th inst, and placed the following ticket
In the field: Governor, Rev. W. W. Satterlee:
Lieutenant Governor, s. d. Williams; Secretary
of State, l. G. Stearns; Treasurer, II. D. Brown I:
Attorney General. A. W. Bangs
The Iowa Republican Convention as
sembled at the State capital June II, and or
ganized by electing ex Senator Harlan to pre-
side. Gov. Gear and Lieut. Gov. Campbell
were nominated for re- election by reclamation:
Judge Beck was renominated for Supreme
Judge, and Mr.. Won Coelln for Superintendent
Of Public instruction
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20
The FOOtman Who Wouldn't Announce
Bismarck.

They are telling good story in Der
lin OF the visit paid by Bismarck to
Lord and Lady Dufferin, at the Kaiser
hof. when the newly made Ambassad or
and his wife were passing through the
Kaiserstadt. The footman to whom
Bismarck gave his card returned. after
keeping the Prince waiting several min
utes, and, in reply to the Princes de-
mand whether he had announced him,
said, rather impertinently, "Nol" Now
Bismarck, as / suppose all the world
knows, is irritated in amoment, and the
funkey's imperturbability simply threw
him into white heat. In great rage
he burst out, "You old fool why not I.
and was going away, when Lord Duff
FERN looked out of his room and pro-
ceeded to explain. 1t seems that LADY
Dufierin was dressing, and that Chawles.
who thought the Prince wished to see
the Countess, had been told by the
Lady's maid that her mistress was not
at home. BY the time that Lord Duf-
FERN had explained the mistake to Bis
marck, Her Ladyship had finished
dressing and was able to receive the
Prince. Now just imagine what ire.
mendous consequences might have en-
sued from Chawles' absurd mistake
London paper.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20

The Senate Committee on Privilege,
and Elections, at q meeting last week, consid
cred the case of Senator Ingalls,, of Kansas
Two Democrats (Hill and vanoe) and two Re.
pub cans Cameron, of Wisconsin, and Hoar
expressed the opinion that, in view of the in
vestigation by the Kansas Legislature, there il
not enough of the case to put Mr. Ingalls, again
on the defense, and therefore, they would not
recommend an investigation by the Senate The
remaining four Democratic members were Of
the opinion that an investigation ought to be or
dered.
Eleven of the thirteen members Of
the House Committee on Elections have de-
cided the Representatives from Iowa elected in
October last are legally entitled to their peats
Messrs. Springer and Colerick dissented-tbe
former holding that no lawful election had
been held In Iowa for the present Congress-
while Mr.. Coleriok insists that votes cast ON
the national election day in November we're le-
gal, aud entitled those who received them 70
seats in the House. The reports will prob.
ably not be submitted for argument until the
regular session beginning in December.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS oLEANlNos.

The sixth Annual Conference O,
Charities of the United States was held at Chi.
cago last week. A large number of distin-
guished men from various parts of the country
were in attendance as delegates. Gen. Brinkcr-
hoff, of Ohio, presided.
At meeting of railroad managers in
New York last week, freight rates were ad-
vanoed cents per 100 pounds on gram, fourth
class, flour and live hogs from Chicago to New
iork' and in equal proportions from all other
points
Montreal, st. Johns and other Dor
uons OF Canada experienced o severe earth
quake shock on the 18th of June.
M. W. LeffiDgwell, the well-known
burlesque actor. is dead.
Gold is again going abroad in consid.
cradle quantities
Returns to the Department of Aeri.
culture indicate an increase in the area PLANTED
with cotton OF somewhat over per cent The
average condition is % 1t was 30 last year
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20

The shoemaker came home and ate his
dinner. The wife asked him how he
liked the meat. He answered that lit
was the best he had ever eaten" Tic
wife then told him he had eaten part
OF ~the prettiest leg in Mexico" He
asked her what she meant. She showed
him the body under the bed, and made
a dash at him with knife, but he es-
capped and ran to the Palacio and told
the Judge what had happened. The
Judge summoned guard of soldiers
and went to the house. He asked the
wife if she had committed the murder,
and, when she answered yes and at
tempted to justify the act, he ordered
her to be shot by the soldiers, and his
orders were promptly obeyed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20
A Horrible Story from Mexico.

In chihuahua, woman went into n
shoemaker's shop in front of his dwell.
ing and was measured for a pair of
shoes. The son of Crispin said t. the
woman: You have q very pretty foot"
DO you think ?" she said. He re-
Piled: yes. That is the prettiest foot
IN Mexico" The woman was TO come
back next day and leave 81, when the
saoes were to be commenced. The
shoemaker's wife, hearing all, said moth.
ing. The next day the shoemaker was
out when the woman with the pretty
foot called, according to agreement, and
the wife got her into the back room and
her to death. The wife then
cut steak out of the dead woman's leg
and packed the body under the bed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20
Habits of the Hog.

The domesticated hog does not ap
proximate the habits of his pioneer
ancestors in point of cleanliness. 1t is
the instructive habit of the animal to
battle In water and wallow in mud to
counteract heat and as a protection
against flies; bat in state of nature.
when the mud has served its purpose,
the animal cleanses himself by friction
with the nearest tree; the filthy bed
which the domestic animal becomes
satisfied to occupy in a state of con-
hnement is never occupied by animals
running in The forest and given oppor-
tunity to make and change their sleeping
places at will. In short, when allowed TO
provide for his own existence he exercises
a more intelligent regard for his wants
than is ordinarily exercised for him by
his owner, who attempts to supersede
instiLct by reason.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20

ing Ave days, wound up on Sunday. the 18th
with an outdoor musical fete. The chorus wa
nearly 1900 strong, comprising all tho local 10
cieties, and visiting clubs from all over Ii
West. besides some from the East
One of the most furious railroad war
known for years Is being waged between
the Southwestern lines. recent tele
gram from Kansas City says tickets were bein,
sold there for St Louis and Chicago at 80 cent
apiece. just before the starting time OF tn,
trains one of the roads put the price down to
cents, whilo the Chicago and Alton offered
free ride to all who would go.
Henry Schlencker, sentenced to bt
hanged in Nebraska, has been respited unit
July Is, to allow the Supreme Court to pass
upon his case schlencker is a young printer
from Illinois.
The Chicago Times prints extensive
telegraphic reports of the condition OF the crops
throughout the West and Northwest, from
which it appears that in the great wheat grow.
ing States Of Minnesota and Wisconsin the
prospect is more favorable than earlier in the
season was anticipated. The late rains seem To
have removed all unfavorable effects of the
drought The late-sown grain has taken vgor-
GUS growth. An increase of about 10 per cent
in the acreage over last year is reported, and
the present estimate OF the yield is about
5,0O0, 900 bushels.
A hose-cart, while being rapidly
driven to a fire in Chicago, a few nights ago,
was plunged into the river, the bridge being
open OF the four fremen on the cart, two
saved themselves by leaping from the vehicle,
the other two going down. One succeeded in
swimming out, the other, together with the
horse being drowned.
At Boswell, Ind, a few days ago,
about $50 persons were taking shelter in low
lumber-shed from a severe thunder storm,
when thunderbolt struck the shed. separat-
ing, passing down each side of II, killing in
stantly two men-Mike Wagman and Low
Shermes-fatally injuring George, James and
John Lane. while Lorenzo Stoves. DIR. j. W.
Green, Samuel Gay and another, name not
given, were severely injured Tho crowd was
called together for Q shooting tournament at
that place.
A dispatch from Deadwood, D. T.,
says that at Buffalo gap, by sudden rise and
overflow of Beaver creek, caused by water
spout eleven persons were drowned. Their
names were Mrs Moore, Mrs Rhodes, Oliver
Rhodes, Frank Reed, Clyde Rhodes, Cliff
Rhodes, Maud Rhodes (the latter three chill
iren), all emigrants on the way to the Black
ILLS from Mills county. Iowa, and four mon |
'oing from the Hills to the railroad, names I'M |
Inown Two were team owners. one passen-
'er, and night herder. Five minutes from
he first alarm the whole country was flooded.
nd the water subsidized almost as suddenly as
rose
The eminent divine, Rev. Robert
ollyer, has resigned the pastorate of Unity
hurch, Chicago, which he has occupied twenty
ears, and accepted call to occupy pulpit In
ew York. The sickness of Mrs. Collyer. ne
'ssitating change Of climate. led him to take
10 step
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20

JOHN KLINE, a Cincinnati saloon.
Keeper, while drunk threw beer-glass
ut his daughter and cut fearful cash
In her face. After this he took no.
ton to kill himself, and, getting razor
from behind his counter, slashed him.
sell In the abdomen, making a wound
which was found necessary to take four
stitches in in order to close mp. Previous
TO this, Kline, as he watched the blood.
began filing his bands with the fluid
and drinking it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20

The average condition for winter wheat for
june Y " against IS last year. The acreage
OF spring wheat sown Is about per cent. IN
crease over that OF last spring.
John M. Langston, the well-known
colored lawyer and United States Minister to
aayti. died recently ct Port au Prince Of yell
low feveA
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-06-20
DOMESTIC INTELLIaENcR-
East.

Parr, the Philadelphia fiend who muir
dered his daughter and was sentenced to death
cheated the hangman by taking dose of strych
nine. After twelve hours suffering he died il
the most horrible agony.
Wednesday, June II, was the fiftietb
anniversary of the marriage of the Emperor
and Empress of Germany. and the event was
celebrated with great pomp at Berlin.
Commodore 1. A. Parker, Superin-
tendent of the Naval Academy, at Annapolis,
Md, died at Baltimore, last week, aged Sc.
A mysterious and horrible murder is
agitating the people and puzzling the detectives
OF New York. Mrs. DR.. Hull, an aged lady of
wealth and responsibility, living with her hus-
band in an aristocratc mansion in West Forty
second street, was found dead in her bed, with
gag in her mouth and handkerchief tied
across her eyes. The deed was probably
committed by burglars, for the purpose of rob-
berry.
South.
At Huntsville, Ala, the other day.
while body OF convicts were marching to din
ner, six of them broke away. Two were shot
dead by the guards and the other four escaped.
A party of ten convicts at work on
the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad. in
Chatham county. N. c., recently made a des-
perate break for liberty They were fred nm
on by the guards with deadly effect. four OF
them being shot stone dead and the others had
ly wounded.
West.
A dispatch from the West renorts
shat the coach from DeadwoodD for Sidney
was stopped near the Cheyenne river by Ave |
masked robbers. The passengers. four in |
number, were robbed of their money and valu- |
ables. The mail-eacks were cut open and |
mer contents thrown on the road, the robbers |
taking the registered packages Having made
successful Cleanup" the robbers allowed
the coach to proceed on it's northward journey
We read in the Chicago papers that
contracts hsve been made within few DAYS
Tor the transportation of wheat from Chicago
TO Liverpool at the rate of 30 cents per 100
pounds, which Is equal to Is cents per bushel.
The footpads who recently knocked
down a messenger Of the Illinois Central rail-
road In the streets of Chicago, in broad day.
hight, and robbed him OF $1,000 have been
arrested and considerable portion of the
money recovered
The twenty-first saengerfest of the
North American Saengerbund began at Cipcin-
'au on wednesday, the 18th of June, and, last
The south Kentuckian., 1879-07-15
"I'll Never Marry You. Sir"


In Crawford county, not far from
Fort Valley, last week, young gen.
tlelnan was TO have been married to a
very estimable young lady. The III
vited guests had assembled to witness
the ceremony and participate in the
festiyity OF the occasion; the clergy
man who was 10 make tho couple u
happy pair was present ready to per-
form his part, the table was prepared
with the usual dain,ies; the bride
with throbbing heart anxiously
awaited the arrival Of her betrothed
AT tardy hour he came. Ills ap-
pearahco told too well that he had
broken the pledge which he had SO
seriously and sacredly vowed to keep
Ito drink no more. The firnl aud
lresolute young maid rose TO her leet,
aud with an invincible determination
spoke in words too plain to he mis-
understood: am never marry you
sirlw CONSERVATION and confusion
ensued. Friends interceded and
earnestly besought the young woman
to re,ract the words which were sc
fatal TO her conjugal felicity, the
bridegroom pleaded with all the We
hemencc and eloquence OF hopeful
lover, but still the maid would hav,
her will, and said nay. She bnardc(
the train a day or two later for South
west Georgia, and took her Lrida
tour without tho would-be bride
groom PcrryHome journal l
The south Kentuckian., 1879-07-15
Lightning caloulators.

There recently died in England,
aged seventy-tw0, man of prodi-
gious ariihmctical powers whose
mental faculties afforded matter for
profosnd research 20 psychologists.
His name was George Bidder, and va
rious are the anecdotes of his Won
derful powers of calculation and of
memory. A person could read 10
Bidder two series of fifteen figures
each, and without seeing or writing
down a single figure he would multi
ply one by the other without error.
Unce, before a Parliamentary COM
miltee, an opposing counsel said
"You may as well profess 10 tell us
how many gallons of water, flow
through Westminster fridge every
hour" II can tell you that, too"
was the reply, and he gave the num-
Der instantaneonsly. The whole
family possessed the same or similar
powers. The eldest son could also
multiply fifteen figures by fifteen
figures without seeing them with a
process ofhis own. Even the grand.
daughters had extraordinary powers
of calculation. ITutchins, Barnum's
lightning calculator, bore no compar,
ison to Bidder. His greatest feat oil
calculating was multiplying five
figures by FIVE figures in ono line
using slate or black board, an oI
course, seeing the figures.
The south Kentuckian., 1879-07-15
Death and the Mystery Beyond.
Christian Advocate.

A child, three years old, was dying
Of scarlet. fever. She fingered long,
and the last day Of her life she was
unconscious for hours. Many times
her mother tried to arouse her, but in
vain. She seemed to be sinking
away in death without a token OF
recognition. Suddenly she opened
her eyes wide. lifted her head and
looked around the room as though
flied with wonder and delight. She
clapped her hands and cried eagerly
to her mother, "0h, mamma, see the
beautiful childrenl" Her mother
said, "Whcre?" "Oh, all around, she
replied, and she turned her head as
thought she saw them in every direc,
ton. No written words can describe
the rapture of her look and voice
"They are coming, they are coming
they are close to me-" she said in I
transport Of ioy.i She put up boil
hands, laughed out with that glceful
ringing sound peculiar to little chill
drcn, and then she died.