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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01

WHAT made him act SOP Why, he
fever and ague and he shook SO heeoul,
keep his hat on. No wonder be acted
queerly. But he is better now, a fiji
told him about Reeds Gilt Edge To
He commenced taking a w~ine-glasI
three times a day and began to feel be
almost Immediately. He is now cu
and recommends Reeds Gilt Edge T,
to his friends. as an unfnling remed,
all malarial disorders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
LEDGER LINES.

St. David.
Wind southeast.
Cotton in fair demand.
Blowy, blustcry March.
The first ofthe third month.
Layigne, the fashionable milliner.
Tomorrow is the first Sunday in
Lent.
Extra-fne table butter Creamery
at Oliver, Finnie 4 Co.'S.
Sunrise $50, sunsctG o'clock. Day s
length eleven and a half hours.
1t comes in like a lion and stirs M
clouds of dust does this windy month.
1t is to be decidedly colder, with
westerly and northwesterly winds, to-
night.
1t is the season of penitenoe and the
faithful should not fail to attend
church tomorrow.
Ice cream parlors are to be hermet-
ically sealed to the public tomorrow
The dealers are sad.
The SCOT and dust-laden atmosphere
even in its blustery state, is more
pleasant than thick mud under foot.
The amateur baseball boys, several
dozen in number, will enjoy a lively
practice time tomorrow if it dom
rain.
The new authorities are up to theil
ears in work, and the police will be
to. morrow in trying to execute Sun.
day orders"
Receipts of cotton here for the sea.
son are now 1926 bales short Of las
year at the same time. We are catch,
ing up fast.
Fine fancy costumes and character
dresses can be rented for balls, partic,
or theatricals, on reasonable terms. al
Mays, 237 Main street.
A sleepy sort of a Taxing District
this promises to be tomorrow, judging
from the number Of persons preparing
to 60 on a lark into the country.
The. temperature here ycstcrda,
varied 3O', the lowest being 2S' ant
the highest So. This morning at
o'clock the mercury marked 1872.
Collectors stalk forth to-day Will
tiendish glec TO garner their rcgulai
monthly harvest. If we had no bill
to meet how rich VIC would grow.
All hands can load a pocket.pisto
with fluid and go a fishing over tn,
river Tomorrow, or they may repair t
the suburbs and have a Jolly old time
A large force is at work cleaning ii
the central portion of the most ceutra
streets. Let alleys and back yards b
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
a strange Accident.

Night before last, says the Virg
City New Enterprise, Billy Scha
a young man employed at the Ney
Brewery, met with a severe accid
in quite a curious manner. He v
to bed quite early, being very ii
About an hour after he retired a
low-workman came to the propri,
of the establishment, Louis Ri,
and told him that Billy Schaum
hurt that he thought his shou'
was broken.
Mr.. Rieck said such an accit
was impossible, as Billy had gone
bed an hour before all right, and
had not heard Of his getting IN.
Nevertheless, said the mar
is badly hurt, as you will see by c
ing to his room. Sure enough b
was found in his room with a bro
shoulder. His story explained
business. He said he dreamed he
in the stable, and his team began H
ling at him in a furious manner.
could only escape their heels by II
ing a great leap. He made the
and landed across the room, with
shoulder against the corner Of a he
chest. His story made all plain enol
and his friends are now fatal
They say: What is to be will be,
a man whose bones are to be bro
cannot escape by going to bed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
FOR RENT.

N Planters Insurance Building, double and
1 single Offices, suitable for lawyers or physi-
clans aud double and single bedrooms, All
well lighted and ventilated, and all modern
conyoniences. Apply at office Of Planters In
surance Company. Il Madison st. 1875
BLACKSMITH shop. Good location. Ad-
ID dress Mrs. 7. l.. ESTES, Collierville. 20
d EsIDENCE on Union street, 8 rooms: on
IL Carroll avenue, 7 rooms; suburban resi-
dence and 5aeres. MINOR MERIWETHER,
245 Second street. 7l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01


Not a dollar was taken in at tho
Court this morning, offenders
all broke.
The lost Bixbee boy turned up at the
statiOn-house last night, Kind people
have provided the destitute family
with decent clothing, and they expect
to take their departure northward by
steamer tomorrow.
Mr.. w. H, Stewart, who was ac-
cused by Mr.. Dallas Lee of taking a
coat from Mr.. Lees room, was acquit-
ted of the charge by the grand jury
yesterday. 1t is said to be a case Of
mistaken identity.
The family Of john w. Bixbeei
from Devalls Bluff, on their way north
without a cent, and for several days
past lodging atthe station-house, have
lost their eight-year-old boy Louis.
The boy strayed away, and the parents
are inconsolable.
Ed Raymond was sent to jail in de-
fault Of bail by Esquire Quigley yes
day for stealing a showcase worth S25
belonging to Henry Hoss, a colored
dentist. II was left ont at night in
front of Robertson's, and Raymond
cribbed it.
Charles Griffin, a bad ~ten-year-old
goose thief, also charged with stealing
$50 cash from school teacher Ander-
son, was this morning bound over to
answer before the Criminal Court by
Justice Quigley. The lad rests in the
lookup for the present. Griffin is the
terror of Scotland, and he forages ex-
tensiyely on the inhabitants thereof.
Stephen Macon, a swift-footed darky,
after a lively chase this morning from
the old navy yard through alleys, by
ways, across mud holes, bayous and
other Instructions, was captured and
taken to the station house. Stephen
shot and killed Theodore McCorkle
through a key hole during Che month Of
January, between Someryillc and Gal
loway's Switch, The pair quarrelcd
about a nickel over a gamoof cards.
Henry Briggs, a unprecedented
African, twenty, eight years old, and a
laborcr at the Charleston railroad
shops, perpetrated a misdemeanor at
III Court street, by cutting a hole
through an clubhouse to peep through
at folks entering, iiewas caught in
the act, and now rests in the lookup
to answer for the yillainy. The offonse
is 50 gross that the scycrcst punish
ment known 70 tho law should be his.
Jake Pleasuor and G. w. Hanson,
two white American laborcrs not
known to have worked for ever 50
long, were fined s. each for vagrancy
at the police court this morning. They
had no money and were sent to the
street force. They had sought free
lodgings several times at the station.
house, and were set down as chronic
tramps. Several other unfortunates
were discharged, it being the first
time they had asked a nights shelter
at police quarters.
A session of two-and-a-half hour.
was held last night in the case O.
Henry Brent against Burns, Bennel
& Co., custom-house contractors, on ;
claim for. wages at the rate of S2.5C
per day, instead of SIZE as the con.
tractors contend. The decision wa,
in favor of the claimant on the grounC
that if he was not wanted at full pal
the contractors should have notified
him, The proof showed that Bren.
had been employed at $3.50 per day a
the outset.
We hnVe never seen SGOOr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
B. N. STRATTON & CO
WANTED.


CITUATION by a frst-class boOk-keeper.
- For further particulars, refer to David
MADDEN, Of MADDEN q Avery. S-l
UNHE PUBLIC TO KNOW that | will not be
il responsible for any bills bought by any one
connected with the LEDGER Office or out Of it,
my accounts unless accompanied by my writ
on order.
30-f e, WHITM0RE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01

The Count de Boust, Austrian 4
bassador to Paris, played SIEVE
pieces Of his own composition a
recent soiree. His success as a cd
poser and pianist was complete.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
GO no MEYERS,
No. ID Madison street,
For fine Cigars.

Fresh imported COnchas zoe each,
or $40 per 100: "a fine, long IHa-
vana-iiIIed cigar SC each, or 50
per 100. Goods sold at 40 per
cent above cost. ?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01

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. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
Female Beauty.

The Sandwich Islanders estimate wo-
men BY their hight. The Chinese require
them to have dcformcd feet and black
teeth. A girl must be tabooed sky-bluc
and wear a nose ring to satisfy a South
Sea Islanders taste. African princes re-
quire their brides to have their teeth filed
like those Of a saw. Sol Coleman thinks
that a Spanish beauty when coquettishly
putting No. 10 is hard to beat for beauty
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
running account.


SO HHHHaHHHHHHHHa
NEW YoRK, March l-l2.51 p.1
Cotton closed last evening duh.
morning opened weak now dul
quotations and unchanged, as foHt
Ordinary, Z l5-16c; good ordin
8!cj low middling, 97-l6c midi
8 l3,l6c good middling, 10 9
middiing fair, tic; fair, u i
Futures closed last evening veal
several points higher than the
before on the early mooths-a
points off on the later opened
morning quiet and steady: Row irrc
lar and excited at prices nearly q
to last night, as follows: Doiiyt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01

Henry HART, an experienced prcserlp-
zionist, is in charge of Newsom's drug
store, 70 Charleston avenue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01

General Order No. 20.
The citizens generally are hereby noti-
fed to present Themselves to-day at Sol
Coleman's, No. Sl6 Main street, between
the hours Of Z o'clock in the morning and
II o'clock in the evening, and purchase a
sufficient quantity Of cigars and tobacco
to run them until Monday morning at
o'clock. BIZ order Of the
Nepy RossEs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
Gel Your CARAMEL nj
Heimrieh's, $40 Main IT.

A FRESH lot Of cheap gas fixtures at
BRowNE's, 25s Second street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01
NEW YORK COTTON sTATEMENl
FOR the week ending February %
telegraphed to the cotton exchangI

NEW YORK COTTON STATEMENT
For the week ending February %
telegraphed to the cotton exebapg|
Net receipts at all United States
6 '.'';'',''" II
9aine week last year...... 4
lotal Teeeiipis at all United States
{ FVi' ~ "9tc..".".--..........,. .... .8.S1
some uatc last yenr...... RIA
hTports from gil United States ports
C,,nn ,-o,L N'.''"'''''. '.,.........., II
iVtA' Apofts rom United States ports
g.. 2,41
c.t uate ihet year .....,.,.. .....2 ,l|
SSoVmsh lta ii united States ports...... 4
S,a"" ,tihV ilst year...............u 81
500 Y an interior toWns...... Id
ST. Nny last year.."........... II
ctuch ~ Liverpool. ..... II
same time last 4
M ~ american aloat for Great
G Yll'a Il
same simo last year........"' =
GALVESTON, March 1.-Cotto|
ilrm, Sales, 1885 bales. RIidd|
DC. Stock, 67,OlS bales.
NEW ORLEANS. March I 1920
Cotton steadier middlinc 9lc
ceipts, 1862 bales. Sales y 0ag,
2O36 bales. Market cIosing ste
Stock, 3jS,452 bales. '''9 ''
L1yrnpoot Nj 49,
Cotton openoJ 'a tI;n ITO
but was I'' pno ,i,'S morning e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-01

We have never seen "GOOD
CLOTHES sold as CHEAP as
they are now being offered by
II. M. DRAKE e. CO..
l46t No. 27l Main Street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

Pixies TOOTHACHE Drops cure in one
| r,;nuFo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

adds is of incalculable value to the dema-
gogues whose mission on earth seems to
be solely to deceive the masses of the peo
pie.
The strong government idea which the
Republicans are advocating with such We
hemenee, and which Grant is the accepted
representative of, does not prove the eff
feotual remedy for social and industrial
ills that the Republicans claim it to be.
Russia is about the strongest" govern
ment in the civilized would, and ought by
all rules of Republican logic, to be exempt
| from domestic disorders. But Russia
seems in danger of being shattered to
| fragments by conspiracy which turks in
all the great cities of the empire without
being detected. Germany is, next to
Russia, the strongest government in
Europe; but one-half the German govern
ment's time is occupied in schemes tC
discover and thwart the Socialists. France
on the contrary, has become tranquil and
content 10 proportion as the government
has grown mild and the army ceased toibt
menace to the people.-i& Louis Re
publican.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
A Sure Thing,

DIR. Hunters Specific and Injection No.
l are warranted to cure Gonorrhea, elect,
Chordes, Structure, diseases of the Kid
neys, Bladder and Urinary Organs OF
males and females.
DR.. Hunters Specific No. 2 is a sure
remedy for s9ermatorrhea, seminal weak
ness, nightly emissions aud less of power,
caused by elf-abuse or excessive lndul.
gence. Price of DR.. Hunters Specific, 81
per bottle; injection, 81 Sent every
where by express DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sole
proprietor, No. AIS North Seventh street,
st. Louis, Mo. Send 2 stamps for a
treatise, Cures guaranteed, or money re-
funded.
DR.. Dinsbeer will treat all chronic dis
eases, and furnish medicines, for les:
money than any other physician in st
Louis Write or call,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

From the Illinois State Register,)


The country is plainly 10 greater danger
than ever before, for the avowaI that the
executive is independent OF and superior
to the legislative department is distinct
and uuequivocsl. He declares that he can
and will maintain an illegal force Of civil
and military officers aud of soldiers for the
purpose Of interfering with aud controlling
the elections, and that his power to do this
does not depend upon the consent of the
people. but simply on his own ability to
beg borrow or steal the money required
to pay the expenses of the force he wishes
TO have at command. If he is allowed to
maintain soldiers 10 defiance of law and
the constitution, he may order them to act
10 defiance of all law, and mag thus sub
vert the government by his own acts. The
people will not be slow to see the danger
nor in taking means to avert it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
No :Retrograding Now.

The fraud who holds seat as the presi-
dent of the United States through
the consummate scoundrelism and Wilt
Amy Of perjured political tricksters and
vilainous returning boards, and who con-
nived with and was willing party to the
fraud, presumes to override the will of a
sovereign people expressed through their
representatives in congress, by refusing to
sign bill guaranteeing free and fair cleo.
tions. There is no middle ground for dem
ocrats in this emergency; they cannot,
must not, make any compromise. The right
Of congress to control legislation is part OF
the fundamental principles of the govern
ment, and it is for congress to insist that
the right shall be exercised. 1t will now
be 10 order for congress to go through the
form of attempting to pass the bill over
his veto, and failing, to pass the repeating
clauses separately, send the same to the
acting president, and if he vetoes the
bill, then congress should al
once adjourn and let the responsible
ity rest where it belongs,on the republican
party. Further, there should be no debate
allowed, the matter has been thoroughly
discussed and any further argument mus
be solely for the purpose of defeating thu
will of the people. The Chicago Herald
in commenting on the matter says
IF there were not the Interior purpose
of obtaining some unlawful and partisan
advantage, the fraudulent president would
not be so anxious to enforce state laws By
federal authority. regardless OF the invita-
ton or wishes of the states themselves,
This is the true inwardness Of the re
publican opposition. Let the democratic
congress who are the representatives o
the people, remain firm in their purpose
There should be no finching now, no re
progression, but steady advance in thu
good work already beguu-a battle for fire.
aud fair elections, impartial juries, and
government of the people, by the peopl
and for the people. Democrats, now
ever, should stand firm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
Thursday. Nay !. 1879.

II WOULD sCoRN AND CONDEMN MY
RIGHTEOUS TITLE II THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY HAD SECURED MY SEAT BY
FRAUD. "-President Samuel j. Ttlden.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

ELIXIR OF HONEY. The great remedy
for coughs. colds, asthma, bronchitis,
whooping cough, Group, and all lung
diseases.
GENTS: The Elixir of Honey | ordered
for my wife has proved a great blessing
to her. l advise all suffering people to
use Elixir of Honey; they will find it just
as recommended.
A. MURDOCH, TompkinsvilIe, Ky.
For sale by druggists. Address Specific
Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
DIR. Bells Fit Cure cures Fits, Spasms
and Commissions, and all Nervous Diseases.
For sale by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST ...,...4:45 pm WEST. ..... lO;3O m
GEO. NJ LOOSELY, Agent, Rock Island
A. KIMBALLI, Il. ST JOhN, -.
Gen'l Sup't. Gen. Tx q fass' As''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
IF You Ever Marry"

And have a family of children running
about the house, making the time pass
pleasantly both to parents and children,
and should discover at any time that one
of those bright-eyed rosy-cheeked children
are troubled with Cough, Cold, Hoarse-
ness, Difficult Breathing, or any Affection
of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs,
leading to Consumption, our advice is, go
Immediately to some druggist and get a
bottle OF "HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
AND TAR" an article which, we under
stand, was used for years in the private
practice of DR.. HALE celebrated physi-
clan Of Europe, to the entire satisfaction
of his patients. This article, we under
stand, is now manufactured, according to
the original recipe, by &. n. CRITTENTON
of No. I Sixth avenue, New \ ork, who is
now sole owner and proprietor, he having
paid very large amount of money for the
right of same, and from what we hear he
is selling very large quantities. In fact,
he has had to enlarge his laboratory and
increase his help to supply tue constantly
increasing demand, which is good evidence
of how the article is appreciated. Every
mother is we'll aware of the medical quail
ties OF HONEY and HOREROUND in sooth'
ing and scattering all irritstions and infa
nations, and that the TAR BALMI cleanse
and heals the throat aud air passages lead
ing to the lungs. FaUe additional ingTe
dients 10 this article keep the organs cool
moist and 10 healthful action. Our ad
vice is, let no prejudice keep you frou
trying this medicine of famous doctor
who has saved thousands of lives with i
in his large private practice. 1t is sold b!
all druggists at so cents and s per bottle
and at CRITTENToN' Central MediclD,
Warehouse, Sixth avenue. New Yorl
City. Great saving to buy large size.
Pixies ToOTHACHE Drops cure in on
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

The democratic congressional caucus
last evening clearly indicates that there
will To no back down." but that the
course already pursued will be firmly ad-
hered to. This is as it should be. The
democrat who faters Dow is unworthy the
N
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
LOOK WELL TO YOUR

This drawing shows how many horses are made
lame and permanently injured by the use of the
CoLD-CUT and sHEARED POINTED nails. This pro-
cess of manufacture produces Elimination, causing
the iron to form in layers and when driven into the
foot the horny bres of which the hOof is composed
cause the nail to separate at the point and por-
ton passes into the foot
1t requires but little observation and reflection,
one would think, to arrive at the conclusion as to
the kind of nails to re used, whether mangled
piece of iron, rendered DANGEROUS by the Cold
Rolling and Shearing process aud liable to silver
in driving, thus,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
THE ARnrre OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
G., 3, 3 9, 3. B.
ROCK ISLAND + PEORIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAvE ARRIVE.
ZOO q m Way Freight. $50 m F'ht & Accom- on
9:15 " Fast Express. 800 p IN Mail and Express
:55 D m Mail and Exp's. $50 = Fast Express.
$50 " F'ht & Accomn 4:45 Way Ere ght.
The 1850 p train makes close connection at
Gsva with B & q for points west: arriving at
Gaesburg at 500 m at Burlington 7:15 p IN; at
Keokuk 9:25 m; and at Quincy $40 p m; aleO
making close connection at Peor with B u "
and T P & w roads for all points east and sOuth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01

H3rg REFRESHMENTS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
wTsrEsE UNION RAILROAD.

FOX RACINh q mILW AUhHhs
LEAVE ARRIVE
a.. F,,re.s and Mail S;B5AM 6:05PA
SSyyb+ EFTnrass 1O:2OPM 6:00sAx
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 0:05 connects with the train arfl
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sisnd to chicago. Through tickets only good on
thietlaIn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-01
socR fsLANn Z MrHcER CO. "a.

leave Rock Island at 900 m, II 80 m, and 31(
pm. Arriving at Gable at 11:10 m, 1:5U p m
and sos IN.
leave Cable at $50 m, 1918 m. and 3:15 m
Arriving 81 Rock Island at S:l5 q. m, 80 p. m
and 30 p m.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-08-02
EWING AS A PROPHET.

Mr.. Ewing, the Democratic can
didate for Governor of Ohio, used
to set himself mp for a prophet.
From the New Yolk Post we clip
a few of these noted foretellings of
future events. One of these is an
extract from a speech made in 1875,
in that celebrated canvass of his.
Observe it well and then form your
own conclusion as to its being true
as Holy Writ, as it was then con-
sidered by his followers
"Silver, If issued in redemption of
the fractional -cuEren ev, will not re-
main iu circulation among the people.
You will not get a dime Of the silver
money with which your fractional
currency ia TO be taken up. Every
dollar x wilt be bagged by foul
or five pet brokers il Wall street, who
will pocket five or eight per centum
premium on it and send it off to
China or Japan -
Tell sus ye honest paper-mOney
man Has it not remained in cir.
culation? Go into some store OF
bank and get a bill changed, an6