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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
A Gambling

A lady of rank in Paris died three
weeks ago, in the fashionable quarter
of the Arc de Triomphe, of whom an
interesting story is told. She was a
famous card-player, and was credited
with knowing everything there was To
know. When travelling in a foreign
land she met, one day, in a hotel, a
Russian lady with hat passion for
gambling said to be inherent in the
Russian nation. Anxious to plav
with the lady from Paris, she wrote
requesting a few games. Her request
was granted, and the ladies PLAYED all
night, the Russian losing at every
hand, until her opponent had won
from her more money than the mines
in the Ural had produced for her rev
enues in twenty-five years. At last
the Russian lady made a ~despairing
effort to regain her fortune. but
without avail. Rising from the ia
Bile, she told the French ladv
how she had lost more than She.
possessed, but that in desire to nav
q ucDI Vi nOnOf Sne would instruct
her steward to convey to her the title
deeds of all the mines and estates she
owned. At this the victorious antag-
onist smiled and requested that she
might have her own way, since she
had won. A priest and a lawyer were
sent for. When they arrived, the
Russian lady was asked to bind herself
by a solemn oath never again to touch
a card or risk money at any game of
chance. She did so, and then signed
an engagement to pay her antagonist
the annual sum of $1,000. The vow
was kept, and the $4,000 was punctuI-
ly paid every year, the French lady
giving it the name of the Queen Of
Spades bounty, , and invariably giving
IN In the moor of paris
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

THE WHITE swan!
LOCA Out for Bargains

Extra fine Ornnges-fne for shipping.
Extra fine Apples-fne for shipping.
Extra layer Figs-in boxes.
Choice Malaga Grapes-in barrels
and kegs.
Larabee's Celebrated Crackers.
AtmOre's Plum Pudding.
AtmOre's Minee Meat-in barrels and
buckets.
Extra fine LeghOrn CtrOm.
Extra fine Deheisa Raisins.
Extra fine London Raisins.
Extr fine Seedless Raisins.
French Mixed and Stick Candy.
Extra fine French Prunes.
Choice Peach and Apple Butter.
Sweet Cider-barrels, halt-barrels, kegs.
Genuine Maple Syrup.
Genuine Maple Sugar.
Assorted Nuts, Currants, Jelly,
Preserves, COc0anuts, and the
WHITE SWAN FLOUR, which,
for making Cakes, Light Bread.
Light Rolls, etc., together with
the prices, has nj equal i'm the
city.
B6~Having a large stock Of the above goods
on hand, and rather than risk carrying any Of
them over, we are determined to meet the
hard times and sell at the lowest cash basis.
Close buyers and economists are invited to
call and see that we are prepared to make
good all we claim in our card. nB- Satisfac-
ton guaranteed in every instance or money
refunded. 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Taxation in Memphis has l..eou
enormous, intolerable and unpa. rsble
1t Memphis cease to exist its. credi-
tors will administer on its estate. and
those who owe taxes w;Il owe tbo
dead city's creditors, aaa these moor
devils will be made Is dance an in.
Simultaneous horM{ipe in which
$ double shutting # Is inadmissibIe
and nothing tolerated but an old Vir-
gina reel or break down. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
VenisOn Hams and Saddles,
QuaiIs and Rabbits,
Red Snappers and Shad.
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
30 ana a. jefferson street.
Tyne 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 10 this office. s0-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

A variety show in Virginia CITY.
Ney,, offers special attractions in a
boxing match between two women. n
ple,eating contest between newsboys,
four cats. '
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillml and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
.splay Of any job printinS. l2St
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
Henry Luehrmann has just re-
ceiVed from New York another
shipment of those delicious
Shrewsbury shell oysters. 1913

HAVE you got any brains under your
hat? fyou are nan of sense you will
not run the risk Of cholera, ~dysentery or
any of those cboleric disorders which kill
so many, when by a few reasonable pre-
cautions you can avoid all danger. Be
clearly, be careful of your diet, but above
all, keep the system in a healthy state.
Do this by using Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic,
which p%urifes the blood, stimulates diges-
ton, and gives tone and strength to the
stomach.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Down, down, down go all shades of full
weight Berlin zephyr at ten cents an
ounce, at L. Bauer's, 118, 1857 and 1l5
Beal street. 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Misses Ida D. aud Ada D. Colby.
ITln sisters, were married in New
hampshire on Christmas eve, and it is
asserted that they looked so exactly
alike that nobody but the grooms
could tell them apart.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
VenisOn Steaks and ROasts,
Rabbits, QuaiIs,
Choice Fat Geese,
Oysters and Celery,
III. SEESSEL, SIR, d. son,
Cor. Second and Jefferson

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco when they can buy Marburg
Bros Seal of North Carolina at the
price2" [eod-xxvii-l46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Henry Luehrmann has just re-
ceived from New York another
shipment Of those delicious
Shrewsbury shell oysters. 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

NHIVHBU NVWs'I
No, you will never smoke an. other
cigar, You swore off yesterday Not
another cigar will you smoke When
you say a thing you near, l. don't
you? Of course you do, Bnt rather
than be annoyed by your friends Won
will keep a cigar in your mouth to
make them believe Won are smot;no
If in a moment of forgetfulness YOU
light that cigar, of course you are not
to blame; OF course not. And then,
having smoked once, why, you might
as well smoke right along. Of course
you might, We have met you before.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Henry Luehrmann has just re-
ceived from New York another
shipment Of those delicious
Shrewsbury shell Oystevs. l2s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Kentucky has a woman editor. Her
name is Miss Eugenia R. Parbam. Of
BBlandville, and that Of her paper the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Henry Luehrmann has just re-
ceiVed from New York another
shipment Of those delicious
Shrewsbury shell oysters. 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
CHEAP GOODS! CHEAP GOODS!
KAHN e. FREIBERG

Offer the Cheapest Dry Goods,
The Cheapest Boots and Shoes,
The Cheapest Clothing in the city,
Just received all sizes OF Rubbers
and Arctics,
ALL SIZES OF RUBBERS AND
ARCTICS.
KAHN e. FREHBERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

Down Goes Fresh Oysters.
Extra select, 40c; select, S0c medium F,
25c prime, Zoe; 25c extra on every dozen for
shipping at J.. A. ~Signaigo's, 27S Second. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
CENTS Pc WE X.
THE CITY.
LEDGER LINES.

MOnday Evening. Dam. 90, lsz0.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

John Walsh, Undertaken,
~ Second street, next postofice. 14I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
FOR SALE.

fTiMO7a octave pianos, very elegant case.
Il nearly new, and one Smiths American
large organ, for sale at great bargain at Hol-
lenberg's Music Store. 12If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

A FONT Of 5Ol pounds long primer, in good
n condition, with all necessary " sorts"
used about one year; suitable for n country
NEE. For sale CHEAP by immediate appli-
atomic this office. S'f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
LOST.

C1000 of Bluff City Cotton Mills stock.
9IVVV at Mechanics and Traders Bank,
No: 9 Madison street. ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

0LDTYPE, better than Rabbit metal for
" light, fast running machinery, at this
Office. gsf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

VNHE drug store Of II. Heymann & Co., 1876
Poplar street. For particulars inquire Of
u, MINUS, at Friedman Bros. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

NW0-ST0RY frame residence; beautiful
l. yard, large garden, near head Of Rayburn
avenue, now occupied by Mr.. Mead.
l6t l.. b. MCFARLAND, % Madison.
DESIDENCE on Union street, 8 rooms; on
LII Carroll avenue, 7 rooms; suburban resi-
dence and 5aeres. MINOR MERIWETHER,
Us Second street. TI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
BOARDING..

EuRST-CLASS board, with furnished rooms.
IL for families or single gentlemen. Also.
day boarders, at 1T9 Second street. Refer.
ences EXCHANGED. 125-Is1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
FOR RENT.

QUITE Of rooms formerly occupied by Jar
~ nagan 4 Frazier, over Mechanics Bank.
Also two rooms in Stanton Block. Apply to
1l3-138 e.. d. CROCKETT, 2s5 Main ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

coral rose. Stumble reward will Be paid.
Return to 1914 Second street. l22-I23
CERTIFICATE No. 22 for fifteen shares.
" and No. 25 for ten shares, frst series.
Security Building and Loan Association. All
persons are warned against trading for same
ms have applied for new certificates.
4. r.. MEACHAM.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
B. N. STRATT0N ( CO


A FEW day boarders at MRS. GRIFFIN'S,
"A III Marshall avenue. I6-l4l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

ONE-ST0RY frame dwelling, 6 rooms, $50
" Vance street. Apply to
1921 MARX & BENSDORF, 7 Madison st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20
PERSONAL

Mrs. STEINKUHL would take a few day
VI boarders at 50 Madison st. 103-l2S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

W. VANCE, Physician and Surgeon. has
- removed to 243 Main street. i2i.i26
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-20

posed to drain the city of impurities
and supply a good sewerage channel.
The cost of the scheme would be mod
crate a2d the advantages manifold.
More leading citizens are preparing
for a run to Nashville to see about the
proposed substitute for the present
city charter if the latter is repealed.
The best and most familiar friend of
the recently printed substitute will
not know it after a few dozen much
needed amendments are made. Log
rolling to amend has begun in earnest.
Obituaries Of deceased persons,
some of whom have been under the
ground for several months, continue
to occupy the columns Of the Sunday
morning papers. Occasionally friends
not stopping to examine dates are mis-
led to believe the persons have just
departed. In more than n instance
preparations to attend the funeral
we're about completed when the actual
situation became understood.
Joe Randle, a poor country darby,
on his way from Giles county, Tenn,
to Arkansas, has been ice. bound for
several days, and during his stay per-
mitted himself to be cheated out Of
his money by other negroes. His
wagon and mules are in soak for feed
and livery bill. This morning, while
Joe was crossing to Arkansas on a
mule, be presented an appearance SO
suspicious that he was taken to the
station-house. An explanation was
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28
"THE WHITE" SEWING MACHINE.
GENERAL AGENCY FOR SEWING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES.
374, 375, 376 and 1873, 10th ST.. CHEYENNE, WY0.
THE SUN

The Sun willdeal with the events of the
S1nderslood by eyersbodv' From Iom LAM anSSa Msii
to December 81 1t will be conducted as q news
paper, written in the English language. and
As a newspaper. T1IE SUN believes In get
ting all the news ecthe world promptly, and
presenting IL In the most Ineligible shape
the shape that will enable Its readers u. keep
well abreast of the age with the least un-
productive expenditure Of time The great
est interest 10 the greatest number-that Is
thel law controlling Its daily make up. 1t
now has n circulation very much larger than
that of any other American newspaper, and
enjoys an income which 1T is at ali times pre-
pared to spend literally for the benefit of Its
all ways OF thinking buy and read THE Sun;
and they all derive satisfaction OF some sort
from Its columns, for they keep on buying
and reading 1t.
In its comments on men and affairs. THE
SUN believes that the only guide of policy
should be common sense.inspired by genuine
American principles and backed by hor esty
of purpose. For this reason It is and will
continue to be, absolutely independent of
party, class, clique, organization, or interest.
1t is for all. but of none. It will continue 10
EVIL. taking care that Its language is to the
point and plain. beyond the possibility of be-
ing. misunderstood II is unintiuenced by
motives that do not appearon the surface; 1t
has no-opinionst to sell, save those which may
be had by any purchaser for Two cents, II
hates injustice and rascality even more than
1t hates unnecessary words. IT abhors frauds,
pities fools, and deplores nincompoops q
the year 1880 to chastise the first class. in
struct the second, and discountenance the
third. Al honest men, with honest convie.
friends. And THE u makes no bones OF
telling the truth to Its friends and about, its
These are the principles upon which THE
SUN will be conducted during the year to
The year 1880 will be one In which no pat
r rln dnh American { T.sr can II AFFORD q TO ei9se !, his eyes
gerate the importance of the political events
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

that able &c utlaldCcidC upon a move
ment more fortunate for his own fame
and the interest Of his country. The
Irish with fierce enthusiasm forced the
attacking column back and gained for
the French the most brilliant victory
ever attained against British arms.
Had Napoleon dealt justly by the Irish
and supported them with vigor in 1900,
the battle of Waterloo might never
have been written On the annals of
modern val.
Not only is Ireland rich in men, that
prime requisite of a great state, but
her natural resources are abundant.
With her capacious harbors, her green
and fertile fields, her salubrious climate
and her population of hardy, intelligent
generous and brave men, she possesses
the elements of empire, excepting that
without which all else in useless, a good
government, a government of her own,
administered by and for and through
the Irish people. May she soon pos
sess it. MAY the winds Of liberty
blow the Irish oak into verdure, and a
second great transatlantic republic
take it place among the nations of the
earth" SAMUEL JOHNSON.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28
FOR 1880.

which II Las in store or the necessity of re-
who desires to preserve the government: that
the founders gave us. The debates and acts
of congress, the ~utteranccs Of the press, the
exciting contests ofihe~ republican and dem
Dcratic parties, now nearly equal In strength
throughout the country. the varying. drift
effectively upon the twenty-fourth presi-
Denial election. to be held in November.
Four years ago next Novemner, the VIII OF
thwnIted by an abominable conspiracy, the
promoters and benefciaries OF which still
hold the offices they stole. WIN the crime OF
1876 be repeated in 1880? The past decade Of
Yeas opened with n corrupt. extravagant
and insolent Administrator intrenched at
Washington. THE SuIS did something to,
ward dislodging the gang and bre aking Its
restore their leader and themselves to places
from which they were driven by the indigna-
ton of the people. Will they succeeds The
momentous questions. THE SUN will be on
hand 10 chronicle the facts as they are devel-
oped, and to exhibit them clearly ard fear
lessly in their relations 10 eSpediency and
right.
humor In looking ut tho minor affairs oflife,
anu in great things n steadfast purpose To
maintsin the rights If the people anu the
principles Of the constitution against all
aggressors, TIE SUN is pre- to write a
truth iul. instructive, and at the same time
entertaining history Of 1880.
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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28


AMONGST the members of the cabi-
net of the president there is none more
popular than the Hon. Richard W.
Thompson. secretary of the navy. He
has been prominently mentioned from
time to time in connection with the
presidential nomination, and the re-
publican party would have in Secretary
Thompson q most desirable candidate
for either the presidency or vice presi-
dency. Representing a doubtful state
his nomination to either first or second
place by the Chicago convention would
secure the state of Indiana to the re-
publican column. Let the. name of
Richard w. Thompson then be remem-
bered as one which would be a tower of
strength in 1880.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

DISASTER having fallen fast on the
heels of the allied armies of Peru and
Bolivia, those governments are on the
point of giving in to Chilli. whose II
cesses on sea and land have been re-
mirkable. Even from the beginning of
the struggle the sympathy of the
world was with Chill, as being the
smaller dog in the contest. But pluck
overcame size and the allies are hum
bled in defeat.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

A large proportion of children who
die early are those whose brain develop.
ment is unusually large in comparison
with the body. Why is this? Simply
because the functions of the body are
too frail to supply the waste going on
in the brain consequent upon active in
telligence. Fellows Compound Syrup
Of Hypophosphites is SO prepared that
it imparts the vital principle directly to
the brain, while it assists in developing
a vigorous and robust body.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

EDISON may turn the electric light of
his great brain on the investigation of
the great problem of saving all of the
precious metal in ores that is 10Y lost
through the imperfect processes Of ex-
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

IT Is usually said of a questionably
honest man that she won't steal any
thing he can't carry" In Maine Gov.
Garcelon is the other way. He is try
ing to steal Maine. which lie can't car
~ by n large majority.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

Mr.. BEDFORD is receiving the sharp
attention of the eastern press, for his
recent speech in the house on the Ute
question. AS Mr.. Belford stands up
for an entire state, rich and growing he
can stand all the biased criticism of the
bald headed sickly sentiment of the
oa,t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28
SUNDAY, DECEMBER %, 1879.

gAdvertisers toill make note Of heJact
that THE LEADER has a larger circttla-
tion than any other paper published IN
Wyoming.-& q
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

TILDEN is yet out on a still hunt.
Bayard is preceded by a brass band.
The late Senator Chandler is on record
ed as saying: 'Never hunt ducks with
a brass band.n
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

SMALL sized nuisances in the shape
Of diminutive hand organs abound.
They differ from the Italian, or blind
beggar pattern. in that they provoke
more frequent and stronger cursing.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

EDISON said let there be electric light
and there was electric light. Provided,
always, that the facts pan out accord
ing to the prospectus.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

IT WOULD worry the devil blind to
build a pun on "Garcelon." And it
may also trouble his satanic majesty to
construct a pen or Il furnace for Gar
celon.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

THE king of Burmah goes hunting
only for royal game. He recently killed
five princesses laterally of the royal
family
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

SINCE the war ended there never has been
such an opportunity for democrats as there
10 now.-Denrer Neics.
No reference, OF course, to the Maine
aknnl
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

THE modern heroine is she who can
wear the very. very latest fashion I'M
dor the bombardment of a score Of en-
vious eyes
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

TURKEY in Europe will never be at
peace until it goes the way Of turkey in
the stomach, and is devoured by the
great powers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

THERE are some very mean people in
Maine. As an Irishman would put It,
sDthere very NAME"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

FRANCE is very grating on monarch
ical Europe, aud in that sense 1t is a
grateful republic.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

TrLpEN's only hope is leap year. The
people may probably seek the man
who wants the presidency.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

IT WAS q kind providence that placed
two holidays in the midst of a session
of congress.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

BUTLER has been going one eye on
Maine.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

"MAINE went hell bent, . ''and don't
you forget it,"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

If WE do betbink us Alright the east
ern folks now spell the Grant boom with
n small sizedb
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

THE independent, or David Davis
party of the senate, has but one plank
in its platform-'sDavis and-1SS0."
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

THE North Park mines are booming
greater than ever.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-12-28

THE religious fanatics of Afghanis-
tan are making it hot for their British
oppressors.