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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-15
FrIday, sth DAY o August, Isze.

at u o'clock M, the following described real
estate, lying and being in the county Of
sneloyi state q tennessee beglnning alta
Neely's northwest corner; thence west along
said road 35 chains and 40 links 20 a point In
Hurricane creek, about 10 links NORTH Of Cole
mans bridge over said creek; thence with the
meanderings Of said creek south A. east 50
links thence south So east 1888 links; thence
south S0o east 1893 Inks; thence south s0Io
Feast 81 links; thence north s9Ma east Ii3links;
thence south Slhao east lt0 links, south 25o
east $50 links; thence south l6o west On links.
thence south 100. west $40 links; thence south
~, west 225 links to a point in said creek
with three willow pointers; thence east q
chains andSo links to "A stake in a lane an
Nelly west line, south 81 east 43links from
a red OAK marked 5; thorce north Is chains
and 90 links to the beginning, cOntaina 30
acres.
All right Of equity Of redemption IA waived
The title is believed TO be good. but / convey
only as Trustee.
lOs-lss IN, PAINE, Trustee,
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ism Dan of july. a. ID. Isza.
NONRESIDENT Notice.

county, Tenn.-Susan johnson vs.. Squire
johnson.
IT appearing from sherif's return in this
l. cause that the defendant, Squire john
son, is not to be found in his county; il is
therefore ordered that he make his appear
ance herein, at the courthouse Of Shelby
the FIRST Monday in August. 1879, and plead,
answer or demur to compartments bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to him
and, set for hearing ex-parte; and that q copy
Of this order be published once q week for
four suggestive weeks in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of June, 1879.
A c~Opy--Attest:
r. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Humes 4 Poston, Soils. for complainant.
l0l-l07-ll3-ll9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-15

DY virtue Of a deed Of trust made TO me on
- the Sd day Of February, 1875, and record
ed in Book s, page 1l6, Record Book Of Shelby
county, Tenn, for the purpose Of paying the
balance Of the indebtedness secured therein,
| will offer for sale at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the southwest
corner Of Main and Monroe streets, in the
Taxing District Of Shelby county, State Of
Tnnnaaeaa. an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-15

at the southwest corner of Main and Madison
as the city of Mcmphis), between the hours
of II o'clock noon and | o'clock pm. of said
day, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for
cash, the following property, to-wit: Begin
ming at a stake on the north line Of Linden
section Of the east line of Turley street with
the north line Of Linden streets; running
thence east with the north line Of Linden
street, seventy-fve (75) feat to q stake; thence
north, at right angles with Linden street, one
hundred and fifty $50 feet to a stake; thence
seventy-iye (75l feet to a stake; thence south
one hundred and fifty $50 feet to the begin
ming. All right of redemption is waived
The title has been examined, and | believe il
good, but | will sell as Trustee only.
w. G. MCCLURE, Trustee.
Wright, Fowlkes X Wright, Att'ys. 99-i21
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FOR CAIRO AND sT. Louis.

FOR CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS.
Memphis and st. Louis Packet Company-U.
5. Mail-Anchor Line.
OOLORADQ..-.~.~~--.Mc Pheeters, master
Monday, July IL, at 10 am.
BELLE MEMPHIS. John c. Crane, master
Tuesday, July IS, at pm.
CITY OF ALTON. Bixbv. mastor
wednesday, July Is, at u m.
GRAND T0WER... CorvelI. mastey
Thursday. July II, at 10 I'm.
CITY OF VICKsBURG. .......Rilcv. master
Saturday, July 10, at 10 AIN.
For all information apply at Memphis and
st. Louis Packet Company's Wharfboat, foot
of Monroe street.
AID STORM, Superintendent.
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TNDER and by virtue of the power con-
" ferred on me by two certain deeds Of
trust executed to me By Mrs. Mary Il. Speed, to
secure certain indebtedness therein described,
the first of which is recorded in the Register
office Of Shelby county, Tennessee, in Book
No. III, at page $50, and the other in Book
No: III, at page 239, said Indebtedness re-
naming due and unpaid, Twill, at the request
of the Beneficiary. on the
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COTTON.

The local market opened to-day
quiet and with but slight indications
of movement to-day. Sales yesterday
200 bales for export at the following
COTTON RxcHANaE QUOTATIONS.
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NOn-Resident NOTICE..

-
No. S2s-In the chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tennessee-f. L. Gibson vs.. r. II.
Keeling ct al.
TT appearing ffcm affidavit in this cause
i that the defendants, X. H. Keeling, Sue
Z. keeling, w. g. Cox, Walter Cox, John Coz,
d Cox, Arthur Cox, John Vance, Ella Vance,
Willie Mcknight and Alonzo Mcknight,
are non-residents of the State Of Tennes-
see; it is therefore ordered that they make
their, appearance herein, at the courthouse
IN the city Of Bemphis, Tennessee, on or
before the first Monday in August, 1879, and
plead, answer or demur to compliments
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed A.
70 them and set for hearing ex-parte and
that a copy Of this order be published once a
week Tor four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This 18th day of June, 1879.
RI. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Scales Il Winchester, Solicitors for com
p~lainant. R-g9505-1li
Under and by virtue Of the power con-
" ferred on me by two certain deeds of
trust executed to me byJ j.. N. Ware and wife
TO secure certain Indebtedness therein de-
seribed, the FIRST Of which is recorded in tho
Register office Of Shelby county, Tennessee,
N Book rs a page 2l2, and the other in Book
10, at page S5, said Indebtedness remaining
due and unpaid, l will, at the request of the
beneficiary, on the
18th Day of July, A. ID. 1879,
at the southwest corner of Main and Madison
streets. IN the Taxing District lately known
as the city Of Memphis), between the hours
Of IL O'Clock am. and u o'clock noon of said
day, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for
cash, the following property, to-wit: Part Of
lot 2, block tO, South MeEphis, beginning at
q point on the east line Of orleans street 6O2
feet south of its intersection with the south
line of Vance street, being so feet from the
southwest corner of j. II. Crafts lot; thence
southwardly with the east line Of Orleans
the east side of ORLEANS street, and running
back eastwardly between parallel lines and
parallel with the south line of Vance street
ia feet to the lot belonging to and occupied
by 81. Agnes Academy. All right of redemp-
tlon Is waived. The title has been examined,
and l believe it good, but | will sell as Trus,
tee only. W G. MCCLURE. Trustee.
Wright, FOwlkes & Wright. AttIvs. aa-i21
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
BOATS LEAVING THIS DAY.

Arkansas river, Marlin Speed..-.........5 pm
Cincinnati, James ID. Parker. ...-......5 pm
81. Francis river, Batesyille. .............. D m
st. Louis, Belle MemPhis..........~.......5 pm
ARRIVED.
Steamer Belle Memphis, st. Louis.
James d. Parker, Cincinnati.
Belle of Shreveport, N. 0.
Batesville, st. Francis river.
DEPARTED.
Steamer 0uachita Belle, Arkansas City.
COahoma, Friar's Point.
Belle Of Shreveport, st. Louis.
IN PORT.
james D. Parker, Osceola Belle, Belle
Memphis, Batesville.
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STANDARD international Classification
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CONDITION OF THE RIVERS

The river here declined 5 inches in
the "a hours ending at noon, and now
stands IL feet 6 inches on the gauge.
At ST. Louis the decline was 2 inches,
with 16 feet 10 inches on the gauge; at
Cairo Z inches, with Is feet 5 inches
on the gauge; at Cincinnati 3 inches,
with 5 feet on the gauge at Louis
vile it rose 5 inches, with 4 feet 3
inches in the canal at Evansville it is
rising, with 3 feet 2 inches on the
gauge. The Cumberland river is
falling, with Is inches on the gauge.
Arkansas river is receding, with 4 feet
6 inches on the gauge. White river is
falling, with a good steamboat stage OIL
water from Jacksonport to the mouth.
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r.. J, BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Scales Il Winchester, Solicitors for com
plainant. @-s9-i05-1lI
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daughter to avoid seeing him As much as
possible, but they were already en-
gagged. The opposition from her
parents made 1t unpleasant for them
to be seen together. They contrived to have
secret meetings, however, and she consented
TO elope with him. Two weeks ago, Tuesday,
late at night, Griffin climbed mp one OF the
pillars by the front door Of the ELAN mansion,
and Knocked on the window Of his betrothed's
room. "This is our last chance" he said !;
"come with me to New York; we will be mar
rted, and your father and mother will be glad
to welcome us back" She hesitated to take 80
rash step, but finally consented. Hurriedly
dressing, she slipped down stairs, ont of the
brought them to New York. They took rooms
at the Westchester House. Her sun boUnded
confidence in Griffin unarmed her of all sus-
p1cton, and she was not alarmed shat he de-
layed the wedding ceremony. saturday an
advertisement appeared In q morning journal
asking for information of her whereabouts.
She knew that her mother must be nearly
broken down by her unexplained absence,
and told Griffin to communicate with her
family. He promised to do SO and hurry up
the marriage; but he did neither.
Wednesday night and yesterday they were
at the Compton House. Last evening Grtnin
went away, asking her to meet him later al
Eighth street and Third avenue. She went
there at the appointed time, but he did not
collie. A f1ashily dressed young man ap.
thing.
She replied that she was not feeling well, and
would be grateful for glass of ice water. He
led her into a saloon and induced her to drink
was afraid to be alone longer, and gladly &C.
cepted the protection of the police.
Her confidence in Griffin is unbreken. She
believes he will marry her, but thinks some
the care of Matron Webb, at the Police Cen
trail Office.
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ROSE ELLAN's STORY.

Eloping From Her Massachusetts Home
and Deserted In New York.
A young woman, leaning heavily, as II in
distress, against q fence in Eighth street,
near Third avenue, attracted Officer Wald-
ron's attention at late hour last evening.
She said that she had been sick, and agreed
to 20 with him to the Fifth Street police
station, remarking that she had run away
from her home IN Massachusetts,, and was
anxious to return again. The officer was
impressed by the refinement of her manner
and conversation. Her slight figure was
clad in pearl gray travelling suit, and her
hands were encssed in spotless light kid
gloves. She wore plain jewelry. She had
large gray eyes, and her dark auburn hair
was brushed back from her broad, low fore
head. The story which she told. and which
Is believed by those who listened to 1t, ID IN
substance as follows:
Rose ELAN (tne name she gives) is the daugh-
ter of Herbert ELAN, the wealthy proprietor Of
q paper mill in Lee, Massachusetts,. The family
have resided for a long time in large house
on Fourth avenue In that place, known, she
years old and for eight years has attended
private sehool near her homo. Among hel
schoolmates was Walter Grtnen, two yeSfl
older than she, the son OF business man Mnc
lives in close proximity to the Elians. Inc
two children have grown up togetners golnl
to and returning from school In each othert
company. Mr.. ELAN became anxious a. tns
children grew older and young 0rimnb atten-
tions became more marked. He warned M
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STUDY SKETCHES.
What Gentlemen Expect at Home.
IForney's Progress.1


Not the average man, for he generally ex-
poets so much that he is sure to be disap-
pointed; and there is nothing so unfailing
in souriDg the manly disposition as domes-
tic annoyance. But, putting aside the aver
age man, and coming to his superior, the
staunch, hardworking, methodical, generous
and loving man, of which, the Lord be
praised. the world is yet full. we must con-
cede that he has some rights at home, and in
too many cases Qet 1t be said in a whisper,
ladies, and among ourselves) veritable causes
for complaint. Admitting the servant
nuisance-a fact that in this country has be-
come foregone conclusion, which, in spite
of the many proposed plans of reform, and
and the frequent introduction of rationale
ties, still seems to assertits dominion I'VE will
touch lightly upon this almost thfeadbare
SUBJECT. Servants must be trained as we get
them. No matter how various their quantl-
ty and quality during the year one always
has chance of securing prize. Ihsvs often
heard the remark: "WhyI could accomplish
. certain amount of work in half the time IL
would take to teach stupid Irish girl to do
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NASAL CATARRH.

Sometimes the disease only anects the MEM
branes lining the nasal passages. and they may
be easily reached and cured by simple means
But when IL Is located in the frontal sinus, or
In the posterior mares, or If 1t has entered the
eustachian tubes and is injuI ing the ears, then
nothing but finely medicated vapor can effect
ually reach it and destroy 1t: And certainly al.
and bronchial tubes, all Wen
read physicians will readily attest,
nothing can be relied on to effect permanent
cure but the inhalation of properly medicated
vapoI. In the same manner that we breathe
common air, we can inhale and breathe a
medicated air; and it is perfectly simple, any
one can see, thus to treat disease Of the throat,
bronchial pipes and lungs. How much better
this method by which remedies are conveyed
directly to the seat Of the disease, than to
resort to the uncertain and too frequent
mischievous action OF medicines taken into
the stomach.
TEACHERS IN OUR SCHOOLS are
greatly subject to this fearful malady. Con-
finement In close, ill-ventilateu school rooms;
steaming poison exuding from the bodies OF
the not always over-clean children, breed this
disease with fearful rapidity.
Many of our leading div1nes, lawyers and
prominent business men have tried this
remedy with wonderful success. We know
Mr.. Childs as an honest christian man.-C1n-
cinnau Daily Gazette.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS, after leaving the
platform, over-heated with the strain of their
precaution, and q cold LIS the result. This neg
lected opens the way to catarrh, and to pos
sible loss Of voice. 1 have suffered SO keenly
myself that ! can not urge upon public
speakers too strongly the necessity of removing
disease when a cure is possible.
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A FATAL FLIGHT.
North Carolina Convicts Moved Down While
Breaking for Liberty.

North Carolina Convicts Moved Down While
Breaking for Liberty.
Especial Dispatch to the Globe Democrat
RALEIGH, N c., June IA party of con-
victs at work on the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Valley railway, near Chatham county, made
desperate break for liberty to-day. They
had planned the escape we'll, and attempted
unsuccessfully to carry it out. Among the
prisoners composing the gang was desper-
This man last year committed the
crime of horse stealing at Wades-
boro and fed to this city. He was pursued
here, and continued bis fight to Greene
county, where he was captured, Since then
he has been in the gang of prisoners, aud
has been the master-spirit in the plans Tor
escape. The gang each night had to march
some distance along road to their camp.
This evening at the close of work they were
being carried there, and when q farm house
was reached 10 men of the gang, led by Hunt
ley, made sharp dash right through the
yard. The guards were not taken by sur
prise, and IN an instant 10 leveled rifles
vomited leaden death among the flying men.
Eight dropped at the flash. Two escaped,
not being touched by second fire, which
instantly followed the first. Dashing for
ward, the guards found four of the men
stone dead, and the other four badly
wounded. Among the latter was the des.
perate Huntley. As the convicts rushed
through the yard the people of the farm
was STOPPING milking q COW. One of the
gang ran toward her, and just as he reached
point only few feet away, bullet plerc
ed his brain, and he fell dead at her feet
She almost tainted from fright, but was not
harmed. The other convicts OF the GAM
made no attempt to fly, and It va. only IN
Inflated 10 who took part in the foolist
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Catarrh.

Thousands sufrer without knowing the ma
ture Of this almost universal complaint. It
. an liberation ofthe head. Its indications are,
hawking. splitting, weak inflamed eyes, fire.
quent soreness OF the throat, dryness and heat
Of the nose, matter running from the head
down the throat, often ringing or deafness in
the ears, loss Of smell, memory impaired,
dullness and dizziness of the head, often In the
FIRST stages, but more commonly In Its advan-
ced stages, attendedwith pains in chest or left
side, and under the shoulder blades. Indiges-
ton usually attends Catarrh; a hacking cough
and colds are very common, some have all
these symptoms, others only part. Very lit
tie pain attends Catarrh until the liver an
the lungs are attacked in consequence OF
stream Of pollution running from the head
the stomach.
All persons thus affected take cold easily and
have frequently . running at the nostrils; the
breath sometimes reveals to all around toe
corruption within, while the patient mas fire.
Quently lost all sense of smell. The disease
advances covertly, until pain in the chest,
lungs or bowels startles him; he hacks and
coughs, has dyspepsia, liver complaint, and Is
urged by his doctor to take this or that; per-
haps cod liver oil Is prescribed. Per-
fectly ridiculousi The foul ulcers In the head
cannot be reached by pouring such stuff into
the poor, faded stomach. The patient becomes
nervous, the voice is harsh and unnatural, he
feels dlsheartened, memory loses her power
judgment her zeal, gloomy forebodlngs hang
overhead; hundreds yes, thousands in such
circumstances, feel that to die would be a re-
Lief, and many even do cut the thread of life
to end their sorrows.
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NOTICE is hereby given to the citizens of
~ the Twenty third (23) ward, in the city OF
Indianapolis, Center township, Marion county,
Indiana, that 1, Frederick Hofnerr, male In
habitant of said ward, over the age of Il years,
will apply to the board of county commits
sioners of said county, at their next meeting,
for license to sell for one year VIM
GUS and malt liquors, in q less quantity than 9
quart at tune, with the privilege Of allowing
The precise location OF the premises whereon
desire to sell said liquors, Is described as fod-
lows: Lot No in r. Yeiser 3 guardians add.
ton, northeast corner OF Downey street and
Madison avenue, in the city Of Indianapolis
Center township Marion county. Indiana.
6igned) FREDERICK HOF6ERR.
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why they are preferred
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|act Instantaueously, cure
speedily and effectually.
Physicians and the gen.
sseral public who acknowl-
ledge the great benefits de-
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Ordinary porous plaster,
however, maintain that
their action is not suffi-
EcIently prompt. requir-
ling time. patience and
continuous wear TO effect
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Plaster overcomes this
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ling in a few hours that
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Although a recent in
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It's marvellous inf1u-
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with astonishing vigor-
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When you desire prompt
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5Piaster. Avoid worthless
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word Capcine spelled
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LADIES, HOSE.
A LONG WAY AFTER POE, IN PUCK.


Hear the ballad Of the Hose
Striped hose.
What q blisSful wealth OF prumpnesS tney Ten
derby enclose!
Naught you'll find In ancient story
Like these shapeless symmetrles-
Solomon, In all his glory,
Was not arrayed IN one OF these
Dainty hose, hose, hose.
Nothing can compare with those
Striped with the crimson color OF the ira
grant scented rose.
Oh! those hose, hose, nose, nose,
Hose, hose, hose
Those rounded garter bounded hose.
There's a charm about those hose
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Thousands are Dying

In early life with consumption, who can look
back q few years-perhaps only nonths-when
1t wasonly Catarrh. Neglected when q cure is
possible, very soon 1t viii transform the fea-
lures of health and youth into the dark, pallid
appearance, while the hacking cough, the ex-
cess Of blood gushing from the lungs, or night
sweats, all significantly proclaim it is too late
and thus q neglected Catarrh ends in the con.
sumptive's grave.
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All nations must pass through the same
process. Fifty years ago, and for years be-
fore, every man in England had his price.
Offices and seats in Parliament were bought
and sold, and fearless opinion was punished
with fines and imprisonment. A free press
cured a dishonest ministry, and a naughty
court were terrified into decency. We in
the United States are passing through a
terrific ordeal. The people are frightened
or asleep Just now; they will soon awaken
to duty and to courage.-Forney's Progress.
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100000 TO LOAN.

am prepared to make loans to an unlimited
amount on bonds and real estate mortgage, on
time from one to twenty years, to suit borrow-
ers. On strictly first-class city property, with
good margin, my rates are per cent. interest
and per cent. to cover all other expenses On
farm property well located, with good margin,
my rates are per cent interest and per cent
to cover all other expenses. No delay or red
tape. Applications by mail promptly answer
VIM HENDERSON,
Office in Etna Building, Indianapolis,
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Last Sunday a Sunderland, Mass, super
intendent, after the lesson closed, asked the
little boys the following questions from the
smaller question book: who knows better
than father or mother?' A little five-year-
old promptly answered, 81 do"
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S1.OO PEREYEAR.

THE merits Of this paper are.wen known
anongra large majority OF the Farmers and
stock raisers OF this State. NO paper furnishes
more news fer less moneyI
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Rev. T. P. CHILDS,
Troy, Ohio.

DWPloase state that you sAw this Advsgtis
meut In the Sentinel.
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w VI. k1E<1< Dl-AsoO<.s
Office In Etna Building, Indianapolis,