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, 1879-12-04
GAMBLING AND IlQu9R DEslIal.

AFAsFN - @ANNN ~"
INK OPINIONS or A LIQUOR DEALER,
or rlsur YEAEs' ENrEElENcE, ~
srBECK, ". !.
Near the close oi the recent legs.
,a,sys session, We received the io..
lowing communication. The writer
evidently intended tito be published
before the close of the scssioE, but
it did no, reach US soon enough for
Jhat-so We did not hurry about in.
sertiug it;
SEABEcK, Nov, S, 1879.
Mn. WEIR: knowing that you
are working in the cause Of Temper
anre, have few suggestions to
make in the itsrssts of MORALITY.
The vsry idea Of liquor dealer
making any suggestions which will
advance the good morals OF society
may sound odd to temperance man.
] think IL bill could be passed by
the present Legislature, based upon
the following ideas, it would help
the cause you are working for, con-,
siderably: The present license law
is good one If strictly enforced.
Let a bill be introduced, If possible
holding the county commissioners
answerable for their actions in grant.
ing licenses to men who are not
good moral characters. Let the bill
particularly specify that man who
allows gambling to be carried on in
his house, either privately or public
ly, shall not be granted license If
a sworn statement is produced at the
board of county commissioners or
any other officials having the power
10 grant licences, that gambling has
been carried on in the house Of the
applicant within one year from time
of making application, that it shall
be sufficient evidence to prevent the
issuing of license to such appli
cant, and that it shall be unlawful to
grant license to such applicant any
where in this Territory for one wear
thereafter, and that every applicant
for a retail liquor license shall make
sworn statement that no gambling
has been carried on in his place of
business for the past year.
If the above was made a law and
strictly enforced it would bankrupt
half OF the whisky houses in Wash
ington Territory, for the whisky bus
mess in itself is not very profitable
without the aid of gambling. Very
few whisky houses are to be found
in this Territory, that do not sncour-
age gambling. l am personally ac-
quainted with lots of men on Puget
Sound, who never touch a drop OF
liquor until they are inveigled into
the little BACK ROOM by the imps of
n POPULAR LANDLORD, where they
get drugged with top-shelf liquor,
and are robbed of their surplus cash
in the bargain; and the proprietors
of these institutions will strut about
with an air of significance and en-
deavor to take precedence of res
psctaole people in good society, and
invariably succeed in getting the
name of "real good fellow" I've
got to see the very first of these
popular landlords, these "real good
fellows" either live long life or
die rich. Yours truly.
EDwARD CLAYsoS, Senior.
P. S.-You are at liberty to pub
lish this if you choose, without
any amendments.
, 1879-12-04

TIE Archbishop of Canterbury
heads a new temperance movement
in Great Britain, on tha basis Of a
joint stock company with a capital
Of 100000, in shares of IS each.
The movers are in earnest.
, 1879-12-04

Mr.. Clayson is quite candid in ex-
pressing his sentiments, and has the
air of one who would take a pride in
eievating bis profession. No doubt
the new gambling law will meet his
approval.
, 1879-12-04

BIZ the Portland @Bse" we learn
that "HilIsboro" Lodge, l. o. G. T..
OF HillsbOrO. Ogn., dedicated a fine.
ne" ball on ths 2lst Of Nov. The
lodge n1mbsrs 104 members.
, 1879-12-04

We are in receipt of copy of
the "Mcnitor Journal" of Seymour,
Indiana. 1t is weekly, temperance
paPer-containing twsnty.four col
umns in each issue, mostly filed
with red hot temperance articles.
, 1879-12-04

THEvarieus blue ribbon tefnpar,
ance societies organized throughout
the Willamette valley by DR.. J. w.
Watts, last year, are doing well.
, 1879-12-04

INK oTINioNs oF LIQUOR DEALER,
oF rIsuv YEARS ENrEEIENcE, ~
sTBElk. ". I.
, 1879-12-04
PUGET SOUND ARGUS

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, 1879-12-04
.EDwARD CLAYsoN, Senior.

P. S.-You are at liberty to pub
lish this if you choose, without
any amendments.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Personal.

Mr.. James X. Mulkey dropped in
fresh from Louisville to-day,
Miss Lizzie Bryant, of Milan, Tenn,
who visited this city last winter, died
at her mothers residence yesterday.
Mrs. Josephine Sanio died last even
ing at the residence of her brother,
Felix Fransiola, on Front street, and
her funeral takes place this afternoon.
Death resulted from the wound she
inflicted with a knife across her own
stomach.
Mr, S. l.. Barinds, the energetic and
efficient agent of the Associated Press
here, has received orders from head
quarters to proceed to Vicksburg and
report the labor convention, which
meets there next Monday, the 9Th. He
will leave here tomorrow.
II. Seessel, ST., & Son are making
extensive arrangements for Saturday
market, being determined to offer such
a variety of choice edibles as will
please the most fastidious taste.
Among the substantials may be
mentioned spring lamb, prime Ken
lucky beef, dressed chickens and a full
assortment of choice fresh vegetables.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
TEN CENTS PER WE X.
THE CITY.
Evening, May 2, 1879.
A BULL ON CHANGE.
A New Way to Bull the Market.

A blooded bull, a genuine four.
footed beast at that, visited the cotton
exchange this forenoon, strolled about
the room, examined the figures on the
blackboard, glanced slyly and rather
significantly at the upward turn in the
cotton market, looked compassionately
on his kindred Of the two.legqed
stripe, then walked quietly into the
street from whence he came. The
bovine belonged to the Jersey breed
and he behaved himself ION change
with more real gentility than many
cotton bulls do when they get excited.
The bully little bull kept his temper.
permitted his name to be registered on
the visitors book as General Elktor
Bull, winked knowingly at the bung.
ling photographer who set it down
aud went home to get his grass with
out a single bawl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Fine Hot Lunch Daily
from 10 to 2 o'clock, at
FFey'S Saloon, 29% Jefferson. [55
Police and Court-HOuse Notes

Police and COurt-HOuse Notes.
Judge Eldridge is out at Bartlett
holding court and looking after
charges and witness fees to-day.
The marriage licenses issued yester-
day were to VIM. White and Miss
Julia Shelton, Frank Cazassaand Miss
Catherine Logamarsino, Charles
Green and Martha Nelson, Howard
Freeman and Henrietta Jefferson, r..
Rice and Mamie jackson.
James Douglass, a wife-whipper,
was arrested this morning. Henry
Keely, a son of the beaten wife, was
also arrested for pitching into Dou-
glass with a poker. The row happened
in an alley down between Union and
Monroe streets. Douglass appears to
have gotten the worst of the row
which he began.
The vicious cur dog taken to the
station-house yesterday was slaught-
cred. Several persons begged hard
for his life and offered to send him to
the country, but without avail, There
is a certain superstition about dogs
that renders their execution impera-
tive when they once get themselves
arrested.
The jury in the Smith Long murder
case were unable to agree, and last
night a mistrial was entered. The
Boregard case is in the hands of a
jury, and no verdict had been received
up to noon. The murder case Of
William Lucas for killing a man in a
Main street saloon some months since
was on trial in the Criminal Court at
noon to-day.
A dog case was the only important
case before Esquire Quigley to-day.
1t was a pointer dog taken by G. A.
Junkerman from Mrs. Louisa Servatis,
1t resulted in Junkerman being put
under bond to answer. The dog
appeared in court and testified to his
proper ownership by laying its head on
the lap of its mistress, and performing
other antics.
J. p. McGrath was fined ten dollars
this forenoon for a misdemeanor. No
money sends him to the street force
for twenty days. McGrath raised a
row at the residence of Miss Living
ston, and then abused the officer who
took him in charge. Fourteen cases
occupied DR.. Porter's attention to-day.
Ten were no license cases. Fine
money none
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
ANOTHER SUICIDE.
A Citizen of Chelsea Hangs Himself.

The suicide mania appears to have
struck through this section with as
much violence as has Pinafore or any
other furore. 1t will doubtless have
a run and then subside as sensations
usually do. This morning Henry Ak
tum, who lives at the corner Of Fourth
and Greenlaw streets, Chelsea, hung
himself in the stable of his premises,
using a rope and a barrel for the ex-
e%rcise. He tied n end of the rope
to a rafter overhead, the other around
his neck, and while standingon the bar
rel kicked the barrel from under and
died by strangulation. Shortly after
ward Mrs. Axtum went into the sta
ble'to procure some bran for the pur-
pose of feeding her cow. She was
Mortified to indher husband strung up
and l%ifeless. She raised an alarm, and
when the neighbors appeared on the
scene it was too late to resuscitate
the sclf-murdered man.
No cause is assigned for the rash
act, except that Axtum had been out
of work nearly all of the past winter.
Yesterday he was employed in the
butcher establishment of G. Geram-
Der, at the corner of Second and Mill
streets. He did a faithful days work,
and was told by his employer at a late
hour to go home and take a rest. The
poor man did go home, and soon went
to his last long rest, sending his per
turbed spirit to the next world where
trouble and travail are unknown. Mr..
Axtum was about forty-seven years
of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Decoration Day.

The meeting o the ex-OonfederateS
yesterday took preliminary steps
toward arranging for a general decora-
ton day. Messrs. c. w. Frayser,
w. A. Goodman, r. j. Black,
w. f. Taylor, w. D. Stratton and
Colonel John Skefington we're APP
pointed a committee Of arrangements,
and who are to report tomorrow,
Messrs. l.. B. Mcfarland, George r.
Phelan and W. A. Collier YER made
a committee to draft suitable resolu-
tons to the memory of the late Thos.
Johnson, John Erskine and j. S.
Hatcher. Colonel Meriwether was
president of the meeting yesterday
and Mr.. w. A. Collier served as sec
rotary. 1t met at the Office of Smith
& Collier. Another meeting is called
for tomorrow afternoon at four
o'clock at the same place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
A HORSE A HORSE !
Uncle jOhn RObinsOn's Magnificent Pres.
ent to Clara Norris.
Cincinnati Ennniror. 1stl

Cincinnati Enquirer, 1st.l
At the end of the third act of Arti-
Gle AZ at the Grand Opera House. last
evening, Clara Morris received a hearty
call before the curtain. She appeared
on the left, led out by Mr.. joseph
Wheelock, the leading man. At the
moment Miss Morris appeared a col
ored man stepped from the proscenium
box on the right, carrying in his arms
a pony colt which he stood upon its
legs as soon as he reached the center
of the stage. Miss Morris and Mr..
Wheelock stared in surprise (?) and
laughed at the ludicrous sight, while
the audience, recognizing the situa-
ton, applauded vociferously. AS soon
as the audience quoted down the col
ored man, who was recognized as
A" Dick Robinson addressing the
actress, said Miss Morris, allow
me to present to you this noble animal
with the compliments of Uncle John
Robinson"
Upon this the colt kicked and
reared in true blooded style, and the
audience again broke out into loud
shouts of approval. Once more quiet
was restored, and Mr.. Wheelock. turn
ing to Miss Morris, said II suppose
III have to stand godfather"
Miss Morris attempted to reply, but
her laughter and the noisy applause
and merriment of the audience pre-
vented. She accordingly turned about
and aided Mr.. Wheelock in conduct
Quoting the Fiery, untamed steed"
behind the scenes. As she bowed
herself out, she said II will have
to write the thanks | cannot new ex-
press to Uncle Robinson"
The colt is ten days old, is of Next
can Mustang breed, and weighs TWEEN
ty-fye pounds. Around its neck was
a collar of flowers and.Eon its head a
bridal of red ribbons. Miss Morris
has christened it it Cora Josephine
Morris Harriet" which leaves the
animals sex somewhat in doubt. She
will take it East with her next week,
and thinks she will train it with which
to play Mazeppa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
THAT SHOOTING STAMPEDE
The Buck Auuo and Bad Whisky Mixed
Together Without Water are
Slightly Unhealthy,

During the shooting frolic between
Foster and West on board Of the
steamer Coahoma evening before last
a lot OF incidents happened that
stirred every heart within the radius
of pistol-shot hearing or bullot.trayol-
ing range, One of the shooters, as
soon as he was shot at, made lightning
strides for the ladies cabin, through
which he hastily scampered, notmind-
ing a number Of ladies over whom he
came near tumblng. The man took
refuge on the boats outer guard, bran
dished his pistol t~hreatoningly and
issued a volley Of oral imprecations.
A couple of quietly disposed ladies,
fearing he meant death to them, made
a rush for the young man, and a scuflo
ensued for the revolver he held. One
of the ladies had her dress mangled
and torn in the struggle, but the ex-
cited and strong.armed mar was too
much for the united force of the
ladies to overcome, so they failed to
wrench the pistol from his grasp. The
other party to the ~impromptu duel
went among the ladies, after the up
roar, and begged pardon in the most
abject manner imaginable, explaining
hat he had no desire to kick up so
great a row, and that he had not even
defended himself until two shots had
been fired upon him by his adversary.
Such a tumbling up and down stairs,
upsetting of cabin furniture and gene
raj stampede as occurred on the occa-
sion has not been heard of in these
parts for half a generation. 1t was
tun for the quiet looker-on who was
out of gunshot range, if he wasn't
scared, but the other way for timid-
minded folks. All hands expressed
the belief hat they were lucky to
escape death from such wild and pro-
miscuous shooting. Bad whisky, in
copious draughts, instigated the whole
business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Deeds Recorded.

Since yesterday the following have
been entered in the county registers
books. Trust deeds from VIM. Nor
gan to Rogers, Morgans & Co.; Il, NJ.
Wallace to w. D. Beard; NJ. A.
johnson to j. f. Graham T. B. and
s. G. Irrelevant to Humes and Poston;
deeds from T. Cubbins to j. II. Dix
on; w. W. Dougherty and wife to j.
Il. England and P. V. Rogers quit
claims from James II. Goodloe and A.
Wright to j. j. Busby and H. A.
Montgomery from w. A. Goodman
to 0. Woodbridge w. G, Mcclure to
S. G.. Trezevant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
RomnrInbIo Diyidends.

The profits on the Tontine policies of
the Equitable Life Assurance Society, Of
Now York, are larger than are known to
have been declared by any other COM
pany on any plan Of insurance. On some
Of these policies upon which the ordinary
life premium has been paid in full for
nine or ten years the holders are now
receiving dividends which reduce the
premiums 70, so and So per cent. The
actual results on the Equitable's large
Tontino business thus far indicates that at
the dftoon- and twenty-ycar term the
anlns will DO remarkably satisfactory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Death of Judge Flippin.s Mother.

The Somerville Falcon of the LIST
says:
Mrs. Mary Flippin died at the resi-
dence Of her so%n-in-law, Mr.. G. w.
Farrar, neal Oakland, in this county.
on Friday. the 9th ult. Mrs. Flip
pin was the mother of Judge T. j.
Flippin of this place, ex-Mayor John
r. Flippin, of Memphis, w. S. Flip
pin, Esq, of the Memphis bar, and
ESQ. James A. Flippin, of this coun-
ty. She was seventy-eight years old
at the time Of her death and had
passed her long life in active useful
ness. She was a woman Of decided
traits of character and universally
loved among her circle of acQuain-
tances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02

Now IN the time, as the hot
weather approaches, 10 yet IA
Charcoal Furnace and one Of
Mrs. McCullOugh's celebrated
Steam and Hot Air Cookers. Igy
using ono OF these dinner can be
cooked out Of doors.
S2t r. J. TURNBULL, aai Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Philadelphia Times

fhlladelphla Ilmes.I
The parties who have been getting
up beautiful chromos Of ready-made
homes in Kansas with which to delude
the colored people of the South ought
to be hunted up in this emergency.
They seem to be well supplied with
money and might be induced to con-
tribute toward relieving the suffering
of some of their victims.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
Corn Husk MOuth-Piece Cigar.
only sc, $40 Main. as

In the LEDGER job Office can Be found
competent skillful and tasteful printers.
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job printing. 1857
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic builds up all
who have been reduced and weakened by
sickness. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02

Never desPise man because he
wears a clean shirt. kirkland
has a few. 49t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic purifes the
blood, restores the appetite and stimulates
the digestion. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
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. S9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02

All Tin roof repaired and painted by rs
will be guaranteed for two years,
blt j. G. HooR a 90, 70 Monroe st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
MEMPHIS THEATER.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Matinee
MAY LIST, I'd and I'D.
H. M. S. PINAFORE,

H. M. S. PlNAFORE,
The Lass that Loved a Sailor.
An entirely original comic opera il two acts,
written by W. s. Gilbert; composed by
Arthur Sullivan.
GRAND CHORUS OF 15 VOICES
by the Chickasyw Guards and lady and gen.
tlemen friends, comprising the cream of the
amateur talent Of Memphis. Full orchestral
accompaniment.
EMILE LEVY ..~....,. Musical Director
DRAMATIS persona II.
Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, Y. C. B., first
Lord Of the Admiralty. 100 VIM. Warren, Jr
Captain Corcoran, commanding H. NJ. 5.
.-.--.........~...H q. Wilton
Ralph Rackstraw, able seaman.-aW. j.. Steele
Dick Deadeye, able seaman~....~..I. I. Peters
Bill Bobstay, b0atswain ....---~.......Ad Refs
Bob Beckett, b~oatswain's mates;.-.,~.
go. .-.....--..A Z. NonGundell
Tom Tucker, midshipman .,......... Ernest Tate
Jack Jinkle, midshipman .. ....Alfred Martin
captain OF marines .'...-..........N Is. Camp
Josephine, the captains daqghter~.,.~;.
"......- ..-...-....-..M Miss Jennie Jones
Hebe, Sir Joseph's first eouisn r,,.vy.r...-
Y".-..,""o,.v. '...'mlss emma Etheridge
Little Buttoroup, u Portsmouth bumboat
woman. ...~.-.....,M Miss Lizzie McClelland
First Lords sisters, his cousins, his aunts,
sailors, marines, etc, by the Chickasaw
Guards and their friends.
SoEYE-Quarter-deok OIL. NJ. S. Pinafore, of
Portsmouth.
ACT 1st-Noon. ACT 2d-Night,
-
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
pany, Seats, can be reserved, without extra
charge, at Hollenberg's, commencing Mon
day, April 2Sth, at 9 o'clock. Mr.. 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, flags, etc, painted expressly for
this opera by BUTLER,
The piano used is kindly furnished by 4.
Whitman a Co.
CarriaRes may be called at 1880 pm. 1885
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
FOR SALE.
BOARDING..

MI00n Of Bluff City Cotton Mills stock,
DlUUU at Mechanics and Traders Bank,
No. Q Madison street. ct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
LOST.
PERSONAL.

7 N. COLEMAN, Justice Of the Peace,
d. Notary Public and Commissioner Of
Dssds. Special attention given % collections
In the county. OEee ~ Front -. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
ROOMS n BOARD.

TWO furnished rooms. suitable for gentle
j. men or families, with board, at s. Court.
4i-S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02
WANTED.
FOR RENT.

IN Planters Insurance Building, double and
4 single offices, suitable for lawyers or physi-
clans; and double and single bedrooms. All
we'll lighted and ventilated, and all modern
conveniences. Apply at office Of Planters In
surance Company, Al Madison st. d-l56
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-02

A NICE, new cottage, ~ squares east Of
"A the turn table on Poplar street, with room
for a garden. Rent cheap to a good tenant.
Apply 20 Royster, Waldran q Bacon, No. Z1B
Main street. 26t
The New York herald., 1879-10-29
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

Tie purser Of steamer Santiago will please accept
thanks for courtesies
STEAMER ALREMARLs. from New York. grounded during
fog ut Lewes. Del, AM, Oct 2s but of the ris
ing tide
STEAMER BRIrsH Grown CBr), Lecky. which arrived yes
terday Philadelphia from Liverpool making her first
of the feet of tho American Steamship Com
fresh from the stocks of Harlan Wolf the Belfast ship
builders. from whose yard all tho large of
the White Line She is tho largest vessel that
and is constructed with crice of cabin
daton to freight Her cabin, however. is as hand
steamer aoat Capt Jockey, who is thorough
to the Crown from the British Empire of
which he has had charge tor - long tlme
BARK PoHoNo (Br. SangsIcr. from Now York Oct for
Pascagoua. was wrecked Sandy Cay, Great Bahamas
Oct 49, portion of the materials saved and taken to
Nassau
for New York. reports OF Cross Rip In collision with
unknown schooner and had stern in ami main
boom broken.
ScHR SINNIcKsoN lost all sails. except mainsa in a
about 30 seconds.
ScnR STAR SEA. 1O4 tons, recently launched ut
has been purchased by Capt John Aesserve
OF Halifax, for $6fOO
ScnR ELLEN FIsKE. from Richmond Va. for Perth AM
boy put into Norfolk Oct ~ with loss anchor and rig
ging damaged. having been in collision
ScHR Olive BRANCH (of Sandy Cove. NS) Lewis. from
Nassau NP Oct l. with cargo of bones cargo OF schr
Brown wrecked ut Barnett Point, Grand Bahamas,
Oct H. portion of the material was saved
FISHING SCHOONER. probably Nova Scotan, was passed
ton for shipping
GALVESTON Oct 27-Bark Arracan Ger parted ch ain
during heavy blow 26th. and coded with ship Mataura
(Br in outer roads, doing considerable damage to both
vessels. Little or cargo Oh board either.
LAuNcH-Schr Frank Merritt, built by Mr. J Brooks
at East Boston, will be launched November She is of
West India fruit trade will by Capt Rich
ard X Freeman and commanded by Capt Kelley.