Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-28

banner Lodge NO. l4f, L. ". u. 4.
elected officers last night, as follows
. John D. Adams, N. G.; j. 7. David
son, v. g.; j. IL. Shepherd, secretary;
j. S. wilkins, treasurer.
! The hero of the recent seduction
case, 0'Brien, has written a letter
from Cincinnati, where he is now So
journing, asking hat all legal proceed
ings in his behalf be suspended for the
present.
Grand drawing, Havana Lottery,
July 18th. A small investment may
secure a nice fortune, or at least
enough to pay expenses for a summer
trip to the lakes or mountains. For
information call at 6 West Court st.
Fresh, westerly winds and cooler
temperature to-day. Yesterday the
mercury vibrated between 700 and 92'
with breezes shifting from southwest
to southeast. The mercury at sunrise
this morning recorded 79'.
An owner is wanted for a silver
butter-knife, a silver spoon and a
small all-bell, supposed to have been
stolen by one Miles Moore, a rascally-
looking young darby. The y youth and
the property are at the station-hou Jus
The Chickasaw Guards entertained
the GAINESVILLE City Guards during
their stay in this city solely at the K
pense of the ~Chickasaws, and they
have asked no subscriptions from tbs
public to assist in defraying any part
of it.
Over fifteen hundred people have
signed a paper asking to have the
franciscan priest, Father Lucius, re-
tanned at this point. 1t is said that
the dignitaries of his church have
directed his transfer to some other
place.
There was a picnic, a dance and a
festival at Whites Station, nine miles
out on the Memphis and Charleston
railroad, yesterlay and last night,
given by Albert Pike Lodge, and it
was most enjoyable, say the partici-
pants.
The sandbar opposite this city, near
the Arkansas shore, grows larger each
year, and a grove is ~springing up along
its surface. A few seasons hence a
thick mass of heavy cottonwood will
adorn the spot, and a new island will
be made.
The case Of Griffin vs.. Paine, an
interesting case from the Circuit
Court, involving the liability Of hold
ers of collaterals, is on trial before
special Judge John p. Houston. The
young attorney presides with dignity
and rules with decision.
Those who have so far been fined
for carrying weapons have almost
without exception been poor, friendless
and moneyless devils. There are many
who go about wearing fine cut clothes
who carry pistols aud bOwies. The
law never touches that set.
This is between the seasons " in
business circles. For the next sixty
days merchants will have but little to
Go, except to close up accounts of last
years affairs and prepare for activity
early in the fall. The presage for the
future is unusually bright at present.
For carrying a dirk knife, as sharp
as a razor on both sides, Andrew Wal
ker was this forenoon sent to Jail in
default Of bail. and he will stand a
trial in the Criminal Court, with a
good chance to work on Forests farm
until after the next cotton crop Is
gathered.
Meeting of the stockholders and
friends Of the Barritara canal will be
held this evening at the Peabody
Hotel to consider business of import
ance. We understand that an excur
sion over the prospective route of the
canal is talked Of and may be made
up shortly.
If you wish a ride call and get one
of Joe McCuller's nice buggios or
p%haetons, or if you wish a nice, cool,
large box-stall to keep your horse in
this hot weather, Joe can give you the
best in the city at low rates. Call at
he corner of Monroe and Third and
he will please you.
Pearl Lodge No. 90, Knights and
Ladies Of Honor, last night chose the
following officers: d. +. Goodyear,
protector Mrs. G. A. Castor, vice
protector; n. l.. Avery, secretary; C..
A. CASTOR, treasurer; Mrs. j. B.
Cooper, chaplain Mrs. n, l.. Avery,
guide; Mrs. A. S. McNear, guardian ;
James MAXWELL, sentinel B. X.
Pullen, lodge deputy.
Fireworks at night, cannon shoot.
ing by day aud by night, flags to the
breeze, music by the band, orations
and quaint remarks from Gen. Peter,
barbecucs in the suburbs, foot races,
baseball games, archery shooting