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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23
AFOULDEEB.
A Man Murdered for a Low Cen.
- ter Alley DemireP.

ABOUT eleven O'Clock last night
policeman Thomas Mccormick heard
shot fred on his beat and running
in the direction of the sound found a
man lying bleeding to death, on the
corner of Jackson street and Center
alley. A litter was procured and the
man taken to the station house when
he was identified as Mike Keefe, a
ferryman. lie never spoke after he
was shot and passed quietly away
some two hours later, being placed in
a rough pine coffin aud buried in
Potter's field about day break this
morning. M
Bosa Sloan, in whose company he
was when shot, told the following
story to LEDGER reporter this morn
ing at the station house, where she is
held as a witness.
Il went up town about half past
nine o'clock with Belle Douglass and
coming back met Mike Keefe on the
corner of Jackson street and Center
ally, where we sat down. 1t was
about eleven o'clock, suppose, when
some one slipped up within ten feet
OF where we were sitting and threw a
brick which struck me on the arm.
Here she pulled aside bandage on
her left arm and showed the reporter
a sickered cash made by the missile. ]
| looked up and had barely recognized
the man to be Clayton Pyne, before
he drew a pistol and fred at Mike,
who fell over without a word" In
answer to further questions she said
that she was married to Pyne by
Esquire Spelman about year ago;
that she never lived with him, and
that he had threatened to kill both
her and Keefe if he ever saw them
together again. She lived with her
mother on the corner of Jackson and
Front streets.
Immediately upon firing the shot,
Pyne ran to the mouth of Wolf river
and telling two government employees
who happened to see him that he had
killed a man, asked them to take care
of his skiff, and jumping into that of
some other riverman's, pushed out in
to the river and when last seen was
steering for the Arkansas shore.
The ball that killed Keefe struck
squarely in the center of the forehead
and lodged somewhere in the brain.
DR.. Baskerville was the attendant
physician and could do nothing for
the unfortunate man.
Only one of the parties, Rosa Sloan,
is known" to the police. She is
recognized as one of the lowest women
in the city.
Hardly day passes that the press
does not find itself called upon to re-
cord some deed of crime committed in
this low den, and it has grown to be a
deadly carbuncle on the city, which
should be carved out without mercy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2l.-A Los
Angeles dispatch says r, Hoyle, de-
faulting tax collector from Georgia,
whose case has been before the supe-
rior and supreme courts several weeks
on a habeas, committed suicide in his
cell last night, in the presence of the
guard and Mr.. Collier, agent for the
state of Georgia. How he procured
the weapon is unknown.
The court to-day granted Dennis
Kearneya writ of habeas corpus, re-
turnable before the superior court OF
San Francisco.
A Silver City, New Mexico, dis
patch says two hundred Mexabros
have left the Fort Stanton reservation
to join the Victorias band.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23-A
Walla Walla dispatch says that Will
liam Lispau and wife Marie, new set
tiers, residing four miles from Una.
tilla agency, were found murdered in
their bed, with their heads chopped to
pieces with an axe. Robbery was not
the object, as all the property remain
ed undisturbed, No clue to the mur-
derers.
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Oregon Republicans in COnven-
linn.

SAN Francisco, April 22-Port-
land dispatch: The state republican
convention convened at II to-day at
Turn hall, and was called to order by
Daniel Freeman, chairman OF the
state central committee. j. c. Pee
bles, of Marion county, was elected
temporary chairman. A committee
on credentials, consisting of one dele
gate from each county, was appointed,
when recess was taken until / pm.
There we're 163 votes in the conven-
ton and but few proxies. The dele
gates are the best men of the republi-
can party Of the state. A large num-
Der of prominent republicans from diff
ferent states in attendance. An un-
usual degree ofinterest is manifested,
although there is every reason to pre-
dict harmonious action.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

NEW ORLEANS, April %, 1.p.m.-
Cotton quiet and easy Middling, 12c.
Sales to-day 500 bales. Receipts 984
bales. Stock 230,93l bales.
MANCHESTER, April %, 4 p,m.-
Yarns aud fabrics are dull and tend
ing downward.
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ExcursiOnists.

MOBILE, April 23.--The Indiana
excursion party arrived this morning,
and some viii leave this afternoon for
New Orleans, and others for Nash
vile.
Governor Williamson will attend
the Nashville centennial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

The subjoined programme is pub
lished fer the information of those
who may think of attending the Nash
vile centennial. Tomorrow, the 24th,
will be big day, and few of our
Memphis people will be present, but
a greater crowd will go up with the
Chickasaw Guards and Bluff City
Grays, about the 18th of May
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

OTdnu opening, WIN appropriate
ceremonies, underthe direction Of DR..
T. A. Atchison, president OF the CEN
tennial board of directors, and Capt.
VIM. StOckell, chairman of exposition
committee.
APRIL "a.
Grand procession Of local military,
tradesmen and societies; state, county
and city officers, schools and colleges,
colOred societies, veterans of the war
of 1912, Greek campaign; Florida war,
Mexican war, etc. Grafton by Hon.
Jno. M. Bright, subject: Donelson and
the Pioneers of Tennessee. Prize cen
tennial ode, read by DR.. Blackie. AZ
ter which, a sketch of the history of
Nashville, by Anson Nelson, will be
read by w. K. McAllister, jr., ESD.
Gen. B. +. Cheatham will have charge
of the procession.
de. fiAN1A APRIL q. AA r. ~
Fireworks at the exposition, and
paper by DIR, j. G.. NJ. Ramsey, on
Tennessee in the Revolutionary pc
rod will be read by DR.. George s.
Blackie.
APRIL 29.
Grafton at the exposition, at
o clock, PM, by Albert 4 I. MoNeal,
Esq. Subject, "Andrew Jackson
John Overton, and the settlement Of
Tennessee. 7 hN 1fth
APRIL 30.
At the exposition, s pm, Grafton by
H. NJ. Doak. Subject. Education
Pioneers and Progress in Tennessee.
At the exposition, 8 pm, oratior
by Col. W. A. Henderson. Subject
James Robertson, John Sewer, anC
the settlement of East Tennessee.
MAY 3 To9.
Devoted to the close examination OF
the articles on exhibition;several nov
elites introduced for the entertain
ment of visitors. fel l.tItl =
MAY IA.
Baby show aud awarding premiums
and as this feature of the exposition
has been anticipated, the occasion
will be one of great interest.
MAY II to %.
Grand military display, infantry
cavalry and artillery; S25OO in cast
premiums to be awarded. Drills
sham battles, tournaments, etc.
MAY 20.
Clark Mills bronze statue of An.
drew jackson unveiled on the eastern
side of the capitol with imposing GER
emonies and orations. The ceremo.
nies of this week will be under the
direction ofGeneral j. ii. Wheless.
MAY 26.
Centennial tea party, in the exposi
ton building, for ladies and gentle
men over seventy years of age; parties
will be supplied with tickets of invi-
tation by communicating with DIR. q
Is. Blackie, Cor. Sec'y, and giving
name, age and residence Of the person
for whom the ticket is designed
The management desire that this
shall ba o grand gala time from open
ing to close of the exposition, anC
have in preparation many matters O
interest to all who attend.
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Fire.

AMHERST, MASS, April 22.-The
straw shop Of Hills manufacturing
company, and the straw works of H.
D. Fearing & Co. burned. Loss
100000; insured. The coal yards of
E. d. Hunt and W. Morgan we're
also burned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

New YORK, April %, 1914 pm
Cotton opened nominal and lower to
sell, now easy at &c lower along
the whole line; ordinary, 93c; good
ordinary, lOsc; low middling, f1lc;
middling, 1l3c; good middling, 12Bc;
middling fair, l25c; fair, 13lc. Flu.
lures opened steady at the decline,
now easy and firm at l3 to Is points
below last evenings closing prices,
as follows: Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23
Health Order No. a.
OFFICE OF BOARD OF HEALTH.

OFFICE OF BOARD OF HEALTH,
April %, 1880.
~ any character from tropical ports through
until first subjected to such inspections or
Board. ~ '"ie
By order Of the Board Of Health.
~, R. B. KING, MD.
OIL Secretary Board Of Health.
Appeal and Avalanche copy one time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

Is the decoration Of the confeder-
ate graves going to default this year2
We hope not. Let us hear from the
aides who usually take the invita-
lions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

Said the Arkansas man: 81 respect
religion, but can you fairly expect me
10 attend church when there IS a cir
Gus in town demanding support2'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

An old maid in Texas has applied
to the board Of lighthouse inspectors
for a list of the buOys just published.
New Orleans Picayune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

WASHINGTON, April 23.-For Ten
nessee and Ohio valley, southwest to
northwest winds, stationary, followed
by higher temperature, and increasing
cloudiness, followed by rain and fall
ing barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

Ex-Governor BLUE JEANS 4"
WILLIAMS, of Indiana, is making a
southern tour, and is the recipient of
public honors wherever he goes. AT
Nashville, at Pulaski, at Athens and
Decatur, Alabama, and points further
south, the people turned out en- masse,
and made every demonstration Of re-
spect and hospitality. At some points
he was serenaded and welcomed with
a formal address. In one of his re-
sponses he stated that he had visited
Tennessee once before, in the days of
lanes K. Polk, when he run his own
ain; that is, he rode a horse. The
usque, honest old ex-g governor is out
politics, and perhaps has no desire
to enter the field again. Yet he takes
an active interest in public affairs.
The Nashville Banner says:
Governor Williams is little over
six feet in height, has square, broad
shoulders, head of thick, iron-g gray
hair, and was clean shaved, having
neither beard nor moustache. He
has a decidedly Scotch face, and re
minds one forcibly Of the picture in
Scott's novels. His form is not
unlike that of Abraham Lincoln.
He wore full suit of rebel gray
clothes, and slouched hat made of
wool. His shirt was of the old school,
open in front, with a half dozen
large white buttons down the front
pleat. The collar was made to the
shirt, and was of great size, the
pointed ends extending far out over
the shoulder.
How are politics in Indiana?"
asked the Banner man.
You mean as regards the presiden-
cy2" said Governor Williams.
"Yes, and generally"
"0h, we are all for Hendricks up
there. That was the case in Tennes-
see four years ago, and ought to be
now.
"Yes, at one time there was a very
strong Hendricks element in Tennes
see, and would be row but for the
fact that his friends here have not
much hope for his success in that
direction"
We'll, l don't know about that.
We are just like lightning rods--we
can't tell who the lightning is going
to strike"
"Who is the choice Of the republi-
cans of Indiana2"
We'll, they are making a pretty
Rstrong fight against Grant"
HAS Tilden any strength in Indi
4na?'
"Oh, yes, we'll go for Tilden, If we
can't get Hendricks. Even without a
hope Of his nomination, Tilden would
have great strength in Indiana"
1t will be remembered that when
Blue Jeans Williams was elected
governor of Indiana few years ago,
gaining very remarkable victory, the
LEDGER celebrated the event by
printing an issue on blue paper which
attracted much attention. The entire
edition was soon exhausted and appli-
cations for that particular number
continued to come in for
several weeks from distant
states. Governor Williams expects to
return from Mobile and Pensacola in
time to attend the Nashville centen-
nial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

Anything from a druggists label up
to q three-sheet poster done with
neatness and dispatch at the LEDGER
.ob Office, Prices Is low as the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23
Suicide ofn Forrer.

BosToN, April %. Spence Pettis
forger, hanged himself in Concord
state prison last night,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23
SAN FRANCISCO.
Suicide Of a Georgia DofauIting
Tax Collector.
A Chance for Dennis Kearneys Hail
to Grow Out.

Indians on the war-Pa,h.
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SURF HOUsE, OcEAN nEACm = =

NEAR LONG BRANCH.
A FIRST CLASS family bonss oD tho
"A beach. within fifty feet of surf-bathine
Perfect drainage. no mosquitoes, dry air:won.
dertul In its effects upon sufferers frem mala-
rla. Upon June lst. Terms moderate.
80 address MRS. +. L. GARRErSON,
10 % Ocean Beach N 1
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Monday, the oath day Of Nay, 1880,

fNSi wv ~FAH aoy " way lOOUs
at the southwest corner of Main and Madison
streets, in the Taxing District, late CITY Of
Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee, al 10
O'Clock, noon, sell for cash Mt public auction.
to the highest bidder, the following described
land to--wit; A certain lot Of land, situate in
the Taxing District, late city of Memphis
shelby county, Tennessee, and Designated
uPon plan Of sub division of property now
or formerly belonging to J. II. Stephenson. ]
Y. Orihini A. Beatty and others, made by w.
Crane, surveyor, March 1857, a lot No. is. in
block No. 4, and bounded as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at a point on the south side of
ko6eson street, l7O feet west Of Jones' avenue,
At the northwest corner Of lot Ne. II, in Jones
and Dupres' addition, and the northeast cor
ner Of lot No. Is; thence southwardly parallel
with Jones avenue $50 feet to the soutbeast
corner Of lot No. 49, thence westward on the
dividing lines between lots numbers Is and 10
hfty-tWo feet aud six inches to the southwest
corner Of lot No. IL; thence northWaTdly on
the dividing line between lots Is and 2l one
hundred and forty-three feet 10 Robson
street; thence eastwardly with the south aide
OF said street fifty feet to the beginning.
Equity of redemption waived.
The title believed to be good, but sell only
as trustee. SIMON STITRM frrnstea V''''
Memphis, April 22d, 1880 ALTO
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PROGRAMME.
APRIL 23.

Grand opening, with appropriate
ceremonies, underthe direction Of DR..
7. A. Atchison, president OF the CEN
tennial board of directors, and Capt.
VIM. StOckell, chairman of exposition
committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23
Trustees Sale.

NDER and by virtue Of two certain deeds
Jos, page 2lS, and record book No. los. mace
5.S OF the REGISTERS Office of Shelby county.
Tennessee, default having been made therein,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.


April 2s, 1880.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-23

Stock, Septem ber !, lS79........... 3s6
aeo,ived since laststatement,.. 554
Received pregiously.."-...,,.... 95,2O2 S95, ,756
Shipped since last statemeut... 1929 800, ,142
shipped previously".....-........ 3l5,0l5 1854
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-13

safe laws on this subject is held to
follow from the direct interest which
the national government has in the
due election Of its representatives, and
from the power which the constitu-
ton gives congress over this particu-
lar subject. Therefore court denies
the writs Of habeas corpus and Ger
tiorai prayed for. In the case OK partc,
Clark, election Judge in the city OF
Cincinnati, involving substantially the
same question, viz the constitution
atty Of the federal election laws, the
supreme court refers to its opinion in
the Maryland case as decisive Of all
the questions raised, and orders the
prisoners remanded to the custody Of
the United States marshal. Justice
Field delivered a~dissenting opinion in
both of these cases, Mr.. Justice Cliff
ford agreeing in his dissent.
SALTUsM oHEdAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-13

his tracks BY a bullet from old Abe's
unerrlng rife. He then started for
the fort at a quick pace, loading his
rifle as he ran, and being hotly pur-
sued by the remaining redskins. he
killed two others before he reached
the gate Of the stockade. On arriving
near the fort, one of the Indians had
gained considerably upon him, and
was preparing to throw the deadly
tomahawk, when the gates were
thrown open and he passed safely in.
No sooner had he entered the gate
than he turned and shot the Indian
dead. thus killing four of the redskins
between the cornield and the fort.
On another occasion be accompanied
his young mistress, Miss Mollie Bled-
soc, who is mentioned in history as a
brave and fearless woman, to another
station, situated about two miles from
Fort Bledsoe, and had gone about half
way when they we're attacked by the
Indians. Miss Bledsoe raised her
rifle and shot dead one of the Indians.
Old Abe then told her TO run to the
fort while he kept the redskins hack.
which she did. In that fight he killed
five of the savages and gained the fort
without receiving so much as scratch.
Miss Bledsoe also arrived safely in the
fort.
do not know the year in which old
Abe died, but it was some time during
the first decade Of the present cen
fury.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-13

EDITOR LEDGER Having had
several communications from planters
inquiring how broom corn should be
planted, | thought | would ask you
to publish the following, and if plant
ed on average land at least 1000 pounds
of merchantable corn can be raised to
the acre.
1t should be planted in rows thirty
inches apart, and if the land is low or
wet they should be thrown up like
cotton rows, butii the land is high and
dry it should be planted in a water
furrow and the dirt thrown to it as it
grows up. Planti it so as to have about
eighteen or twenty stalks to the yard
and care should be taken not to let
too many seed drop, as it will save
thinning. In eighty days from the
time it's planted it will be ready to
cut. Itshould be cut leaving about
six inches of stalk from the brush
and before the seed begins to turn red,
as green brush is worth more than
red. Green brush is now worth f,taen
dollars per ton. So you see seventy
five dollars would be realized off of
one acre Of broom corn that requires
no more labor than Indian corn. One
hushel of seed will plant seven acres.
1t can be found at any seed store.
MANUFACTURER.
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A SET OF TEETH FOR $40.
27o MAIN STREET,
DR.. HINSON AND SON.
SURGEON DENTISTS.
ll2xxxT&w
L.EoAL
UNITED sTATEs OF AMERIcA-.
District Of West Tennessee,

w ~ hAloHOOn
Circuit Court for said district.
In equity, No. 2l6-Luke p. Blackburn va.
The Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad
Go, a0d al.
ID Court Of the United States, for the West
ern District OF Tennessee, made in the above
emitted cause, on the Sd day of June, All.
10y, the undersigned clerk Of the said court
duly authorized and appointed BY the said
9eerae, WIZ sell at public sale, OF the court
nouse ~ Memphis, county Of Shelby and
otaSe OF tennessee, on Monday, the I'D day
Oh march, AID. 1880, between the hours Of -
NJ, and z PM, of said day, TO the highest
nladeri Az the following described property
to.wlt' Al the Selma, Marion and Memphis
railroad, lying between the city Of Memphis-
IN the state of Tennessee, and tho eity ~
selma, In the State of Alabama, constructed
or 70 DO constructed, together with all and
singular the railways, rails, bridges, fences.
warehouse engines, cars, fixtures, privileges,
I!!ghts' real estate OF every and al desorip.
ton, and all other property owned or which
SINCE the 18th day Of March, 1871, the date,
Of the mortgage mentioned in the bin
10 this cause has been acquired BY said
company by subscription, donation or
purchase and including 81 bonds on
5000 each, issued by the city of Aberdeen. Ia
me state of Mississippi, now in the hands ID
tne recover in tails cause. The said line al
railroad with its equipment and appurten-
anees, being an entirety, will DO sold alto.
not' niVu Tue pSheuJ 81 inc tranchiseg
owned and possessed by said company. The
sale Will be made on the following terms. To-
viii One thousand dollars of the purehssa
nsoney Of SAID railroad, with its apnrSSS
names, equipment and rolling stock, Shall be
paid ia cash at the time Of the sale, and tbe
remainder shah DO paid in six months after
the date of sale, the purchaser giving his more,
Win approved security, payable to complain-
ant and 9 lien reserved on the property. The
SAID bonds and other property will he solS
Tor cash to be paid down at The time of the
sale. BELL w. ETWFRinGEg S"o
Dec. 10, 1879. CLERK and eommission.r
ESTES & Elicit, soils.
81 wy 10
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The Mln with a BLACK Dor.

He was a well dressed. pleasant
faced man, and he carried a small
black box in his hand. lie entered
m insurance Office on Congress street
With familiar air, walked upto the sole
occupant, who was writing a letter,
and began
Excuse me, sir; but l represent
tour different kinds Of pads, viz. :
Lung
am busy" interrupted the letter
writer.
=" Viz. Lung, liver, stomach and
kidney, and in a few days W e -'
Didn't | say that | was busy ? -
demanded the citizen as he put down
his pen.
You did, sir, and in a few DAYS we
shall bring out the heart-pad, the
throat pad and the ear-pad. Excuse
me If l sit down. Please let me feel
Of your pulse"
;! want none of your pads, sir! |
am busy, sir, and | want my Office 10
myself
Nevertheless, you do want a pad.
and can prove it. A healthy pulse
should not beat over eigbty-fve per
minute. Ill bet yours goes to a hun
bred. Any n can see that YOU arc
a'ling. | can sell you a beautiful
stomach-pad at reduced rates. How
much do you
Didn't | say | didn't want n OF
your pads. sir y
Correct, you did. Do your lungs
mo, sir r.
n cart all right?'
Yes, sir 81
Hearing good p
YES, sir r
Ever have the backache o.
mo, sir!"
Spleen all right p
Yes, sirl'
Throat bother you q
mo, sir | tell you 7 don't want
any Of pads | want to be let right
aloncl I've got a severe headache
this morn"
Eureka Keep still mot a word
You furnish the CAPITAL, and I'll put
in my time and we'll bring out a head.
ache pad Capitalidea-ric thought
GO ahead and write your letter, ant
! III be-"
The citizen RAJ for his cane in the
corner, but the pads had walked GU
to hunt for ailinR humanity.
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FALL POETRY.

A certain young woman, named Hannah,
SLIPPED down OF a piece 81 banana;
She shrieked and oh, my'di
And more stars she snied
Than belongs to the sta~r-srangled banner
A gentleman sprang up 10 assist her,
And picked up her mnff and her whistler.
did you fall. ma'am " he cried
"DO you think" she replied,
II sat down for the fun Of Il Mistcr!"