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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28
GOVERNOR MARKS vIsIT-AN EXTRA
SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE
POSSIBLE.


The visit of Governor Marks to our
city indicates the great interesthe takes
in our affairs, and has increased the
esteem and high respect in which he
is held by all classes. He came as a
friend and advisor to investigate our
condition and ascertain the feelings
and wishes of the people. Several
hundred citizens called upon him at
the Peabody hotel yesterday, and all
were impressed with his affability and
the comprehensiveness Of his views in
regard to the situation here. He
plainly stated that there is some oppo-
sition to an extra session of the
legislature by people in Middle and
East Tennessee, and that it would be
impossible to pass an act allowing the
state taxes collected in Memphis to be
retained here for sanitary purposes.
He further advises that the people
emust, with considerable leunanimity,
unite upon reasonable plan for the
benefit of Memphis before it will be
worth while to convene the legislature.
This isplain hardsense. Weare to un-
derstand that it will defeat the veryob-
iect ofcalling the legislature together
if we ask for too much. The most
that the legislature can be expected
to do will be to authorize the levy of
small specific tax for the purpose Of
improving the city and decreasing the
possibility of future epidemics. We
must help ourselves; the world
outside will give us chance
to stand of and do this at a safe
distance, but will hardly contribute a
dollar. To call the Legislature to-
gather even for five days will cost sew
eral thousand dollars, and we learn with
some surprise from Gov. Marks, that
owing to the postponement Of the col
lection Of taxes, and slow collections,
there is no money in the State treas
ury, and not likely to be more than
enough to meet ordinary expenses
To remit the State taxes in
Memphis would probably involve an
increase Of taxation all over the
state to make up the deficit. This we
do not ask or expect We wish the
people of the state who have bofriend-
ed us and shown so much sympathy
before, to know that We are not beg
gars or asking any special fayors. We
have been terribly scourged and few
more such epidemics as the last two,
coming successfully, would literally
destroy the place, drive out all the
capital and energy, and leave it
a lonely, decaying waste spot,
Stunned by everybody, and certainly
paying no taxes. Tennessee. cannot
afford to let Memphis die, if any rea-
sonable measures of relief will prevent
it. We only ask permission to tax
ourselves and help ourselves. 1t is
believed that the committee of fifteen
appointed at the mass meeting, will,
after full and free conference with
the sanitary commission here, the au-
thorities and citizens of various
classes, agree upon conservative,
reasonable plan of action, which will
be generally agreed upon. If that in
clades and recommends a call of the
legislature, the Governor will no
doubt be disposed to comply with The
popular wish Of Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28
Administrators Sale.

T WILL on MONDAY, the sth day Of De-
i cember next, at the livery stable Of X. r.
Armistead, 37S Main street, in the city OF
Memphis, between the hours Of IL m. and l
p.mr., exposa ta public sale the following
described property, for cash, viz;
horses, bugges,
2phaetons sets harness,
brides, several lap cloths, halters, etc.
which belong to the estate of Ernest 2 Leako,
deceased. r. W. LEAKE.
Admr Of E. p. Leake, deed.
Flippin & Flippin, IS Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28

NEwORLEANs, November 2S, 1l.30
a.m.--Cotton opened strong. Middling,
ll3c. Sales to-day 1000 bales Re
ceipts 500 bales. Stock 231 ,593 bales.
LIVERPOOL, November 2S, ppm.
Cotton opened quieter at yesterday s
Uplands, ed; Orleans I'd. Sales
to-day 10000 bales. Receipts 800
bales, all American. Futures opened
weaker with sales at last evenings quo
tations, now a shade higher, as follows.
Deliveries for November, 6B66 27-32d;
November and December 6 13-1Gd
December and January 6 l3 16d. JAN
uary and February GI@6 27-32d; Feb
ruary andMarch 6 29-32@6Id; March
and April 629,92di April and May
6 l5-l6d; May and June I'd; June and
July Z l-32d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28
A CARD.

To all who are suffering fTomthe errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness
early decay, loss of manhood, etc., will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE Oh
CHARGE. This great remedy was diseov.
cred by missionary in South America. Send
a self.addresaod envelope to REy. JOSEPH T
IxMAN, Station D, New York City.
eOd-2-xxx-l&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28
Chancery Sale of Real Estate.

r. 279O--Chanoery Court Of Shelby county y-
w. NJ. Siddons and al. VS.. John McElatcher,
DY virtue of an interlocutory decree for
III Sale entered & IR7s R shs aRoYs Ga1ss on & she
sell, at public auction, to the highest bid
der, in front Of the clerk and masters office,
courthouse of Shelby county, Memphis, now
Taxing District of Shelby county, Tenn, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28
NEW YoRK. .Noyember 28.12.28 n.1

New YORK, November 28,12:28 p. m.
Cotton opened quiet; now Lice
higher. Ordinary, II 1.l6c; good
ordinary, II 13-16c: low middling,
l23-l6c; middling, 12lc; good mid
ding. l23c; middling fair, 13lc; fair,
14i. Futures opened strong, now firm,
and Is to % points above Wednesday.
closing prices as follows: Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28

]. A. SignaigO, 27S Second street,
is receiving daily fresh oysters, fish,
celery, game, etc. 53t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-28
TeutOnia Relief Association

TINE mpmbers Of the above society and The
i. members of the Teutopia Herein are re.
quested TO meet at Mhenherchof Hall this
Friday, November 2sth, at O'clock for dnal
business, By order Of the president.
JOHN i, ElCHBERG, Sec.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

The decision by the Supreme Court that
druggists violate the state temperance law
when they sell liquor without license was
hardly necessary, as the statute is very clear on
that point. Yet the law ls openly and gener-
ally violated by druggists every where every
day and night. States attorneys and grand
iuries should attend to all such cases If the
present temperance law IN this state were strict
ly enforced, temperance people would have far
less to complain of
City, town and county authorities should
compel absolute obedience to the statute on
this subject. They should, where they grant
licenses, prevent habitual drunkards or persons
who have been such, from visiting saloons.
Minors should be excluded therefrom under
heavy penalties both to the minor and the sa-
loon keeper. Where the wife dare not eXer-
else her right Of notifying the saloon-keeper
not to sell or give intoxicating drink to her
husband, the city or town marshal or a consta-
BILE should do so.
The Sunday law should be closely enforced
and the saloons watched and hedged about SO
that they must obey the law in every partcu-
lar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

Father Matthew society,

This society works quietly and very success
fully among us. Its members do not make so
much show of their organization as the red
ribbon club; do not come so prominently be-
fore the public but still do well and seem to
be in prosperous condition.
On Sunday evening last they were addressed
by Rev Father Byrne, of Streator. The Cath.
Ollie church of this city, much too small forit
congregation generally, was filled completely
on this occasion, there being many red ribbon.
ers and others present. All who came were
well rewarded by the Rev. gentleman's able
address. He did not speak long, but every
sentence was directly to the point The Cath
ole choir added materially in the entertain.
ment by their excellent music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

The license law expired, and together with it
all saloon licenses, and now under the ordi-
nances of that town no intoxicating liquors,
malt or termented, can be procured lawfully in
that city, except on the certificate or prcscrip-
tlon of a practicing physician endorsed by the
city marshal. The marshal is a strong red
ribbon man and he will see to it that no bum.
mers or old soak will be allowed to fill his
skin with whisky, obtained at a drug store, on
aphysician certificate ''to prevent snake bte!''
In short John C. Campbell while city mar
shall, will cndeavor to make it exceedingly
binding on whisky guzzlers
Yet, it is said that the saloonatics and their
patrons will eyade the law in every possible
manner Il IS claimed that at least two large
clubs have been organized, OF about 100 mem.
bers each; every member has key and these
club-houses have ample supplies of liquor,
beer, &c The court have held that club rooms
are dram shops" IN the meaning OF the law,
and the device Of keys is a mere shallow eX-
pertinent to evade the clear intent and mean.
ing Of the statute Marshal Mr. Campbell will
attend to these clubs and see that they are prop
erly squelched.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
Over PIOwIng,

Il correspondent of the FdTm ant kireSids
says: One great trouble with some farmcrsis
the habit of over blowing. They break up Il
piece of land and pillow it five or SIX years in
succession, or until it vii not produce over
three-fourths of an average crop. At the same
time their meadow land deterioratcs and is in
the same condition. We have learned by OBJ
servation and experience that it IS not best to
pillow the same land more than three years In
succession Then 1t should be seeded. The
first year there will be little or no weeds in
the grain; the second year weeds will be more
plentiful; the third year the quantity Will be
much greater and thus weeds increase every
year till some fields produce as large quaint
tv OF weeds as grain The main point in or
der to secure good crops is blowing. Farmers
should remember if they only half pillow a
piece of land it will produce but half a crop
Flowing should be commenced as early as pos
sible and should never be done in q hurry.
Take time and do the work well and see that
the weeds and grass are all plowed under. The
seed should be carefully sown and the ground
well narrowed then the farmer can but expect
a gcCd crop. The seed will sprOut sooner if q
roller is passed over the ground which should
be done Immediately after sowing. This makes
the ground more even and better adapted for
cutting the crop with a reaper. | VIII give
brief description of my method Of blowing,
seeding, etc. + irst we select piece OF ground
that produces the least grass. We have it well
plowed in the fall or spring and give it top
dressing of stable manure. as not much benefit
is derived the first year by manuring green
sward before blowing If plowed in the fall
we dc not top-dress it till spring The second
year we manure before plowlng The third
year we SOW 1t with barley and seeddown with
grass and clover seed, and also giving il top
dress OF manure. We have always obtained
the best results by seeding with barley We do
not think it advisable to SOW the same crop
on the same ground several years in success
SION. We think farmers would realize greater
profits if they would adopt the rotation sys-
tenn" If farmers whose grass lands are De
generating would pillow few acres and seed a
few each year according TO the above plan,
their land in a few years would he IN a pro
ductive condition. Never seed sparingly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

In the savanas of IsacubO, in Guiana, saw
thc most wonderful, the mos, terrible spectacle
that can be seen; and although 1t be not I'M
common to the inhabitants, no traveller has
ever mentioned it, We we're ten men on horse
back, two Of whom took the lead in order to
sound the passages, while preferred to skirt
the great forests One OF the blacks who
formed the vanguard returned at full gailop
and called 10 me, "Here, sir; come and see
serpents in pile" He pointed out 10 me
something elevated IN the middle OF the Saw
anna, which appeared like "A bundle OF arms,
One Of my company then said This is GER
tainly one of those assemhagcs OF serpents
which heap themselves on each other after Il
violent tempest, | have heard OF these, but
have never seen any Let US proceed cautious.
iy, and not go too near"
When we were within twenty PAGES Of 1t,
the terror of our horses prevented our near ap.
proach, to which, however, none Of US were in
clined Suddenly the pyramidal mass became
aCitated; horrible sounds issued from it; and
thousands Of serpents rolled spirally on each
other shooting forth out of the circle their hid
eous heads and presenting their envenomed
darts and fiery eyes to us. | own was one CT
the first to draw back. But when | saw that
this formidable phaanx remained at its post,
and appeared to be more disposed to defend it.
self than to attack US, rode round it IN order
to view its order of battle, which faced the enc
my on every side
I then sought what could be the design OF
this numerous assemblage, and | concluded
that this species of serpents dreaded some col
ossean enemy, which might be the great ser
pent, or the cayman, and that, having seen this
enemy, they unite themselves IN order to resist
him IN a mass.-Baron ION Humdo'N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

One Of the greatest pests and causes Of evil
with which the careless poultry breeder has to
contend with Is lice on their poultry. To US 1t
seems strange that they will allow themselves
to be pestered with lice in their hen houses
and on their birds, when, with little eXertlOn
ON their part, they might be perfectly free from
them. It is much more difficult to dislOdge
them when once they have gotten inside the
poultry house than it is 10 prevent them from
getting fOot-hold the same as it Is much
more easy to avoid sickness than to cure it af-
ter it has been once contracted.
BY keeping the house cleaned out once q
week. and the floor well sprinklcd with air
Stacked lime, and applying to the sides and
ceiling at least twice year coating OF white
wash, you will not be troubled seriously with
lice, especially if you pay strict attention to
having new, fresh nests as often as necessary,
burning the old ones
1t is also good plan to dust the fowls and
nests with Persian insect powder. The proper
way to use it is to blow 1t among their feathers,
and in the nest with bellows. They are a
cheap affair and can be had of any poultry
breeder as well as the powder Another good
way to dislodge the lies in case they geta foot
hold in your houses is to take small sprink-
ling can filled with Kerosene oil and sprinkle
the floor, sides and nests with it, Lice don't
like Persian powder or kerosene.
There will be Il good many who will say,
there are no lice in my poultry house: To them
will say, just make up your mind that you
are mistaken and go out to the chicken house
with hammer, knock down your roosts, OK
anime the under side and wherever they lodge
at the ends and then sec what you can see. In
nine cases out of ten you will find little patch
es of what seem to be little red spccks and
powdered silver; put on Il little powder and
see them JUMP, or, take fowl examine it
closely under the wings, moving the feathers
SO as to see the skin, and you will find more or
less vermin, especially in summer. During
the months of July and August the lice breed
very fast, and when once fowl is troubled
with them, she will be a iii subject for cholera
and other diseases that will clear out your
yards in very few days. w +. p.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
Blue Ribbon Club.

The blue ribbon club met at the COngrcga.
tional church on Sunday last in large num-
bcrs and had an interesting time. The blue
ribbon club here is composed mainly of chill
dren, and they are pledged to neither smoke,
chew tobacco or drink alcoholic liquors. The
exercises consisted of reciung pieces by little
boys and girls.
A number OF the red ribbon club were pres
ent, their society having omitted their regular
Sundays meeting TO attend the blue ribbon
meeting. Miss Strawn and her little pupils
ACQUITTED themselves well.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
Correspondence

We shall be glad to receive, for publication
la this department, short and pointed commu-
acations from farmers, gardeners, stockrals-
err and Others, on any topic Of general inter
est to agricuturi,ts The name and postoi'icc
address should accompany each letter mol
necessarily for publication, but as a guaranty
column to free exchange OF experience ana
opinions between its readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
SELLING LIQUOR BY DRuGeIsr-Musr HAVE

SELLING LIQUOR BY DRUGGIsT-MUsT HAVE
LICENSE OR PERMIT.-The opinion of the
Supreme Court of this State, by Craig, G.. j., in
an interesting case The defendant was Il
druggist, who sold liquor in less quantities
than one gallon on the prescription OF ply
stefan for medicinal purposes The court held
that no person can sell intoxicating liquors IN
less quantities than one gallon, without H.
censc or permit, and that it was no excuse for
him to say that he was druggist and he sold
it on the strength ola physicians prescription.
The effect Of this decision will be to prevent
parties from turning their drug stores into sa-
looms and selling liquor on Sundays when the
saloons are closed-Chtcago Legal Nccs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
j. u. ARMSTRONG, EDITOR.
Temperance Convention.

Temperance Convention.
Thursday and Friday Of last week were
made memorable at Streator by the meeting
there OF n large temperance convention of this
region of country, embracing IN its represen.
tatives and delegates many counties and clubs
and organizations. The Streator newspapers,
failing to give report of its proceedings, we
give the following from the Chicago Times.
The temperance convention, which has been
in session AT Slrrator since Thursday last, clos.
ed Friday, June 2S,h. 1t was one of the most
successful meetings of the kind ever held in
the Seventh congressional district, 1t was
largely attended throughout ard great enthu
siasm was created. A large number signed
the pledge during the session Aplan otwork
was adopted which will be carried in every
town in the district and it Is thought will re.
suit in great good for the temperance cause. a
ma meeting was held in the park this after
noon, at which Geo. Woodford, of Pontiac, de.
livercd an eloquent address after which about
twenty signed the pledge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

A farmer IN Holden, Me, relates that, being
much annoyed with crows pulling up his corn,
he placed a large umbrella in his field in or.
der to Brighten them away He was good
deal surprised one wet day at finding a good
flock seeking shelter under it from The rain
The umbrella is now used for another purpOSc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

COLD PENS Pen Holders, and Pencil Cases. 81
NOD IANN ~ the nnest ard most serviceAole
uslity. tosmsn a HspemsnS west OF Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

find that lime, wood ashes and old iron put
round the roots of declining fruit trees have Il
very beneficial effect. These fertilizers restore
the trees to a healthy condition, and also great
Is improve the fruit IN quality and quantity
~ 4 IoliDl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

When the Zulus rushed in on the small Brit
ISL detachment Of Col Wood, and while there
was yet an open road in one direction, Col.
Weatherly, an English cavalry officer, clapped
his son, Il boy of 13 who was with him, on
horseback, kissed him, and told him to fly for
life. The lad jumped from the saddle, strik.
ing the horse a lash which sent it goloping off,
and said: Father, III die with you" The
father handed his revolver to the child Just as
the Zulus reached over British bodies, the spot
where they stood. Weatherly slew five Zulus
before he fell, but the son was killed at once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

Ten cents per hundred is now the rate open
IL taken for carrying grain from Chicago 10
New York by rail Deduct 81 cents terminal
charges and bridge toll, and we find that the
railways get about 6 cents for carrying 100
pounds $50 miles, or say twelve hundredths OF
cent per ton per mile, 1t is terrible to thinh,
how the always honest agrlculturist is robbed
by the always extortionate railways.-Rdilr0y
Ice, 5h.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
@tBcellaneOuS.
CLEAN PEOPLE

acus-xeepers Builders, Painters, remember that keep
large stock OF pure Leads, Paints Oils, Tarnishes Paint
Brushes and all kinds OF material for painting will
be undersod. +. Y Gt.lG6S-
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22
THE B'HOYS.
nv THE BARD or APPoouINIMISK


At any time when on the street,
The Boo Hoo Boys you'll surely meet,
BulliLx cut to all they meet,
With patches hanging to their seat,
Boo hoo Boo hoo!
From early morn till late at night,
TO every stranger, black or white,
These unwashed urchtns never cease
10 use their mouths, besmeared with grease
Boo hoe Boo hoo
Some say the better class abet
Ana prompt the ignorant dirty set;
Show mo the boy who likes such fun,
His mouth is filled with chewing-gum,
Boo hoo Boo hoo!
II Kish was living at this day,
And Saul was sent, and came this way
A hunting asses, he would hnd
A good assortment to his MIND,
Boo hoo Boo hoo!
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22

served to cover them from the cold like
a dressed hide.' -,
Mrs. Partington-"Poor man!' said
the old lady, "and so he's really gone
at last Ninety eight, was he' Dear.
dear! to think how that If he'd lived
two years more he'd have been a CEN
turion.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22

r..t RohuntiOn In Beef

Economize by buying good steWing
beef at 6 to 8 cents pound good
roast at 8 to 10; best roast, IL to IA;
round steak, 121 rump steak, IA sir.
loin, 16, Of R. P. Gsary, stalls III anc
II Tbird street market, and A. T.
Gaarv stall 70 Second street market.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22
NOTICES.
BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD.

ktal force in the brain is mind force, IN the
Ees, nerve force, but both brain and nerves
h their appropriate nourishment Gf iiieas
&Othim to sustain vital force. sHh',zeo
bsphates feed the brain and nerves, as lhey
fcomposed of the vital or nerve,suslalnln9
Scinles of the OK brain and wheat germ
ilarto that which sustains the human brain
nerves. PHYSICIANS have prescribed 16o,OU
kages. restoring lost energyin all weakness
hind or body, relieyin debility and nerv'
ness and preventing consumption.
4 r, CROSBY, 666 Sixth Ave., N. Y
sale by 2. JAMES BELT.
[or. 9th and Market Sts., Wilmington, Del
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22

GBLlC NOTICE is hereby given that
H the Firm heretofore trading and doing
hess under the name of Crszier, Scott y
Ihave dissolved, and all bills contracted
lie said firm prior to May Y, 1878, will bt
Sented to James b Crozier for settlement
5il carry on the husiness OF SteVedorina
Feli orders left at 5l4 East Eleventh stree'
Receive prompt attention.
klM ES b. CROZlER, Senior Stevedore,
- hhoo-tr Wilmington. Del
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22

n. O, u. A. M.-T'he members OF Hope
q Council, No. Q JR. O. U. A. M. are re-
ested to meet at their Hall. in the McClary
itidinu. on Thursday evening next. A iull
Xndance is desired as business OF the ut
- importance will be brought before the
Hhcil. GEO. >. WHITE, X. 5.
N& mY2O tn tn 2t
Daily Republican., 1879-05-22

EO1ICE Tho Eighth Annual Meeting
of the Workingmen's Loan Association
be held on Thursday evening next, May
Biz, at 8 o'clock. The first payment Will
! be made on new series of stock.
BAT GEO. 9. MARKS. Sec'y.