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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-14

THE proposition to close the leading
business houses of the city at IS o'clock
the afternoon seems to be a reason
bible one and to meet the approval Of
the public. Of course some goods are
bold after this hour, because people
know that the stores are open and
put off calling or deciding after they
have called until the last moment.
And so it would be if the stores were
kept open until ten o'clock at night;
h few customers would be on hand to
buy ten cents worth of embroidery, a
spool of thread ora few buttons just in
time to catch the last street car. The
'proprietors would lose nothing in the
long run, the public would soon con-
form to the new arrangement and the
employees would be greatly benefited
and worth proportionately more, if
the leading business houses will close
|up at an early hour. This rule has
been adopted in other cities, and
works we'll and to the satisfaction Of
all concerned. The business season
is not over by any means, but it is
narrowed down to point where the
most of the work can be done between
ght in the morning and six in the
.tternoon. This is ten hours, surely
as long as any one can labor efficiently
these hot, sultry days. Our leading
merchants are liberal, public-spirited
men, and are likely to consider thit
matter favorahlv.
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To the Puplic.

EXPRESS DEPARTMENT, L. &N. R.. X. CO..
OFFICE OF AGENT,
Memphis, June l4th. 1880.
ON and after Monday, June l4th, 1850, the
~ NJ. 4 l.. r. X. X. will take charge of their
own Express fer the transmission Of money.
valuable packages, parcels and freight to all
the principal points reached by this line.
promptly made.
Office 90 Second street, with hat ofL.&N.
r. r. Company's Express.
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THE New York Herald is one Of
the greatest newspapers in the world,
and of course contains occasionally
good editorials; but its ancient char
.aC4er as weathercock, whirled around
nv every breeze, has been greatly
strengthened in the public mind by
hts recent qyrasiions and somersaults.
THE Herald originally discovered
"Cesarism," politicSl catchword'
and made quite a war en- Urant'
When he went abroad q representative
Of that paper went with him in a cou'
fdential capacity, and reported a!i his
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KINGSTON SPRINGS.

vTHIS well-known summer resort, located in
i Cheatham county, Tenn, q miles from
on the northwestern division Of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis rail-
road, will open for the reception Of visitors
June LIST, 1850. Rates OF board per day,
81 so; per week, 50; per month, $50; children
and servants half price. Special rates to
families. Resident physician DR.. E.E. Good
let. Round trip tickets at reduced rates from
Memphis and intermediate points. Corre-
spondence solicited.
WINBOURN 4 JORDAN, Props.
n B. Reference: Captain W. Il. Yeatman,
corner Adams street and Yates avenue. 65 20
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IUKA SPRINGS HorEl

THIS favorite watering place. sitpstsd On
l. the Memphis " Charleston railroad ii5
miles east of. Memphis. is now open for ne
reception of visitors. The house has been an.
tlrely returnished. and no pains will be spared
% make guests feel entirely at home. The
oI oprIngs are wen known for their medicinal
pf pff3Petues,anq are not surpassed by any south
Of Virginia. Various amusements for p9stime
Board at lowest rates. Applv 10
10 100 A. H. HARRIS. prnnrietor
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GeneraI Pm. Sheridan had little

General Phil. Sheridan had a little
boom in the republican convention.
lie got one vote for the presidential
nomination and made a speech. 1t was
Phil. Sheridan, who in 1867, gave his
candid opinion of one of Hayes warm
est supporters, who was given fat
Office for helping to steal the electoral
votes of Samuel j. Tilden. General
Sheridan said to Secretary Stanton:
III say now, individually, that Gov
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-14

Work will be commenced on the
IAN Antonio end of the railroad from
hat place to ri Paso, Texas, this
Teek, and it is expected that one hun
red miles of the road will be COM
,leted within twelve months.
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SUMNER RESORTS.
Glenn Alkaline ChaIybeate sprinr,.

ON and after the first day of June, ult. %
" furnished rooms with board, at I'D =
month, s5 a week. 81 a day, will
De onered by the proprietor Of these
drst hands, in Cincinnati. These wateIs nSn
were analysed by Dr., N, T. Lurton, at Van
derblIt university, Nashville-bein an Aka
line Chalybeate, good for all diseases Of t5e
stomach; bowels, liver, kidneys, skin and
''OOu' Oiieu'AiS sem Won ~ Zap application to
or II, @, WALLACE, Resident Physician.
Ol llo Randolph, Tenn.
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A REGULAR meeting of Diamond Lodge
n No, $50, X. Of H., will be held THIS
monday EVENING. at eight O'Clock, at
the hall Of Unity Lodge in Odd Fellows hall.
prompt and full attendance is respectfully
requested, as very important business will
come before the Lodge
By order Of JAMES B. COOK, Dictatorg
LOUIS GnInaMIrH. Rannrfnr
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tuesday, the 18th day Of luIy, 1880,

at the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets. in the Taxing district Of Shelby
county, Tennessee, late city Of Memphis, az
" O'Clock, noon, sell nt public auction to the
highest bidder for cash. certain lot Of land
IN the city Of Memphis, now Taxing District
OF Shelby county, Tenn, commencing al n
point on the north line OF Carolina street 3O
feet east Of the intersection Of Carolina ana
Ninth streets and running thence east with
the north line Of Carolina street 60 feet: thenre
at right angles with Carolina street and part
lei with Ninth street no feet Forth; th.,nee
west and parallel with Carolina street % ieet
to - 70 the east line Of lot heYetoiofe
conveyed by John @. Saint TO Linaaner, Ar
mold yo.; thence south with tho line OF
said lot l9O feet to the beRinning, being nor
tion Of block No. 80 in that portion of ala
city Of Memphis .hsrotofogs known a. Fort
Rickering, and the, sRne conveyed 10 Lou
Tate by John Thumbs.
EQUITY Of redemption waived Title ho.
lieved to hs good. but ] viii only cof vey NJ
trustee. SIMON SitRNs Trnefss 40
June llth, 1880. tolis
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DISSOLUTION.

TNHE co-partnership between G.. Fl. Becker
l. and g. q. Dent in the earth closet empty
ing business was dissolved on May 10Th, q. II.
Becker Withdrawing from the firm. g. g.
Dent was to continue the business and settle
accounts. G.. IL. BECKER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-06-14

1NHK creditors Of Williford & Anderson will
/ please file their claims properly probated,
with my Attorney, ThOs. p. Chambers, No
go Main street, within the next ten days.
]. B. BLACKWELL, Assignee.
June 9th, 1880. GW
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Receipts of cotton here up to Fri
day last were 4O4,lS4 bales, against
3S3,7l9 last year at the same time
divided as follows:
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Trustees Sale.

A I the request Of the benefciaries in trust
"A deed, made to me on the lst day Of March
1873. to secure a certain Indebtedness therein
named, / will, on
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MASONIC NOTICE.

DEM r. A. Chapter, No. %. F. and Q
i A. N I, will hold its annual convo-XH
cation TONIGHT, at 5 o'clock, for/V
election Of officers and dispatch of business.
Members and visitors fraternally invited.
BY order JOHN W. GRAHAM, II. P.
ID. C. TRADRR, Sec'y.
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Trustees sale.

NDEh and oy virtue Of o certain deed OF
~ trust, executed to me az trustee. bearing
date the $th day Of January. 1875, duly record
ed In book No. lOi, page 525, ofthe Registers
once OF shelby county, Tennessee, default
having been made therein, will, on
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COTTON SHIPMENTS

Shipments of cotton from this mar
ket for the present season up to Fri
day last, summed up BIZ, 500 bales,
against 374,SO4 bales to the same time
last year, divided as follows.
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New ORLEANS, June IA, 11:30 am.
-Cottonquiet and steady. Middling,
llsc Sales to-day 300 bales receipts
5l2 bales. Stock SO, 1913 bales.
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ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.


Junsli4, 1899.
Stock, September /, 1S79.......... 3S6
Received since last Statements 78
Received previously ............. 4O4 424 404, ,322
Shipped since last statement. 40l, ,708
Shipped 81, ,628 32, ,S29
National Republican., 1880-12-16
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THE HOLIDAY BOOM.
Some SuggcstIons About Christmat FUR
cItuscs.

Some Suggcstions About Christmnt pur-
chnscs.
As Christmas approaches, the throngs on the
business stree Is increase In sze and there Is every
indication that the holiday trade will be very
active. According TO an nnnual custom, The RE.
PUBLICAN calls attention TO the business of those
of our merchants who have proved their enterprise
and good judgment by advertising regularly In the
THE REPUBLICAN. No gin for gentleman can be
more scasonablc or more acceptable than fine hat
ofthe such rs can be purchased at james
Y. Davis Sons. No G2l Pennsylvania avenue. The
Davis.
A well.storcd lardcr is very essential to a
happy homo, and the attention OF our friends in
East Washington is called to the fine stock OF
liquors, teas, wines, and groceries at Lipscombs,
coFSr q S Sd @ s% ur for
holiday pastry and bread and she ought to know
TINT the famous Ceres flour Is the best for family
use The wholesale depot Is at William NJ Gait Il
Co.'S, corner of First street and Indiana avenue
northwest.
Ifyou want to make young man, or young
productive of good in the future, buy for him or
her scholarship In the famous Spcnccrinn Busi-
ness College, corner of Seventh aud streets
Tho markets will soon teen with their wealth of
Christmas goods. The stands Of Mr.. John r. Kelly
be, as usual well supplied with the choicest beef,
lamb, veal mutton, &c.
Gentlemen who love fine wines and cigars should
make note of the fact that Miller Il Jones, M
tiona Theatre building, import the finest that the
world produces They sell cigars by the box at
You should get yourself and your boy a hand.
some suit Of clothes for Christmas, and you cannot
do better than to apply to Devlin Co.'S, Washing
ton branch No. 1870 4 street.
Mr.. W. n Dalton, the we'll known shoc.dealer,
No 003 Pennsylvania avenue, aud 306 Ninth street,
has a magnificent stock Of boots, shoes and slip
pcrs, and choice selection OF overshoes and chill
drens shoes. lie has large assortment OF goods
especially suitable for holiday presents.
National Republican., 1880-12-16
Mixer. or Julcps and Cocktails.

The Commissioners yesterday approved the fol-
lowing applications for liquor licenses; Marco
Laurenzl, 62G o street northwest John schotter-
back, CPS street northwest: Joseph Gibson, G32 o
street northwest Daniel oBrien, 2i9 New Jersey
avenue; William II. Thornc, 1909 New York ave-
nue.; NJ. V. Terney, lil2 New York avenue; Mary
Dubant, Seventh and streets northwest; Dennis
T. Ready, 1S7 Bridge street, Georgetown; George
A. HOske, 220 Pennsylvania avenue southeast
Annie Donnelly, 3Ol Tenth street northwest; Cor.
nclius Haliman, HOS Seventh street northwest T.
Roessle & Son, Arlington Hotel; Il. g. knight,
1872 Pennsylvania avenue; John Crcaver, 960
Twenty-sixth street northwest: G. A. sauter, 502
Ninth street northwest; e. L. Kant, 936 + street
northwest II. A. Hudson, 1851, Fourand a-half and
n streets southwest.
The examining committee yesterday approved
the following applications: Frank Smith, Third
and streets northeast; Frank Lohman, 23S
Seventh street southeast; A. +. Kembal, Twelfth
and L streets northwest Disapprovcd-Patrick II.
Boyle, Twentieth and l. streets northwest.
National Republican., 1880-12-16
Sudden Den,h of profe.,or Gier..

The customers waiting for their turn in the bar
Der shop corner Ninth and streets northwest yes
tcrday afternoon were Mortified at seeing one of
their number fall forward upon his face lifeless.
Drs Nourse and Morgan were at once summoned
but the man was beyond all earthly skill. Infor-
nation of the afair was at once sent to the Fifth
precinct station and an officer was detailed 10 take
charge of the body. From papers and other men,
orunda found in his pockets It was ascerained that
the deceased was III Gicrs, clerk in the Sixth
Auditors Oftice.
Coroner Patterson was notified of the occurrence
and aftcr viewing the body deemed an inquest un-
necessary, stating that death had undoubtedly
been caused by heart disease. The remains were
turned over to the friends ofthe deceased who had
them removed to W. X. Speares undertaking es-
tablisemcnt where they were packed in ice for
shipment to his former home at Valhermoso
Springs, Ala.
Professor Giers, as he was more familiarly known
In Washington, has resided here for about ten
years. and was the fnther.iii-law of Mr. Lee Gran
DALI editor of the National Iieto lie was musician
of ability and his loss will be felt In musical
circles, where he was a great favorite. He was in
his fifty-iith year mt the time Of his death, and
leaves n wife and several children in Alabama,
where he settled soon aer his arrival in this coun
trv
National Republican., 1880-12-16
s,rcct unIlrond Trnnsr,r,.

During the present session of Congress the Dis.
trict Committees will probably consider the ques-
tion of amending existing streetrailroad charters
so as TO establish system of transfers from one
road to anotherat their crossings by paying small
additional amount, without requiring passengers
to pay the full amount of tho fare OH each road.
Colonel Irish, chief Of the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing, had talk with the House District
Committee last Tuesday, and argued against the
proposed extension of the BetLine road nom
TwSh & 10 reehsh = S,1ees weH sT'enslSn ,d non
Bureau building. He also made q forcble argu.
ment In favor of the transfer system mentioned
employees of his bureau, who, owing TO the loca-
ton OF the building are in nearly every case
Obliged to pay two iares In order 10 reach the
building
National Republican., 1880-12-16
Thc In,nnt ,yurdcrcr.

Coroner Patterson held an inquest at the First
precinct station yesterday, at the South Washing
ton statonhouse, over the body of Eddie Ford, the
little colored boy who was shot last Tuesday by
another boy named Charles Taylor. Sophie Ford,
the mother of the dead boy, Julia Washington, a
woman, and william Green, colored man, living
In the same house. James Clark and others test.
fled. The testimony of Green, which was the most
important, was to the effect that Taylor, who was
on the porch outside while the little boy was at
the window, first pointed the pistol at Green and
snapped It, but II would not 20 off,
Green told him not to do II again, as IL might
shoot. Taylor then snapped 1t at Ford, and the
second time he snapped It the pistol went or with
asked Eddie for some buttons, and told him If he
did not give them TO him he would shoot him. The
Jury rendered verdict that the deceased came 70
inflicted with pistol held In the hands of Charles
Taylor. 1t will be left to the grand Jury to deter
mine whether or not Ii Is a case of homicide.
National Republican., 1880-12-16
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National Republican., 1880-12-16
JOLLY JONADABS.
How spartan Council Celebrated Its An
MI


nivcrsnry.
Notwithstanding tho inclement weather and tho
reception Of General Grant, a large and elegant
audience filled Tallmadge Hall on Tuesday even
ing last as guests OF Spartan Council, No. 8, Sons
of Jonadab. The occasion was the celebration of
the second anniversary of the institution Of the
council. A fine literary programme was presented
consisting OF opening remarks by Brother w. II.
Howard, an'addrcss by Hon. Horace Maynard, Post
MASTER General; vocal quartette, Mr.. aud Mrs. A.
II. Frcar Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Fisher; vocal duet,
the Misses Crawford; vocal solos, Miss Berthe
Crawford, q. H. Lillebrldge, and Miss Katie NJ.
Ellis piano solos, Miss Grace Berlin and Mrs. A.
q. Burbridge; rccitations by DR.. Frank White and
DIR. t. A. duncan. At the conclusion of the intel
lectual portion Of the programme the hall was
given up to the lovers of the dance, and the sweet
strains OF the waltz did not cease until the wee
small hours OF tho morning. Among the guests
were Hon. Horace Maynard, Hon. A. ID. Hazen s.
G. Mills, W. II. Young, w. ii. Norton, Miss Ada
Moxon, DIR. Baxter and lady, Il. NJ. Marche, Dr.
McKim, DIR. Dexter. Robert Bender, Guy Wines
John Berry, Mrs. Harmon, the Misses Harmon
Kingsbury, Andrews, Thompson, Ella Brown
Humphreys, Ellis Gibson, potee, Darby, Howard
Lamb, Mllllken, and Mouldcn, Mrs Charles
Brown, Mrs. Geddes, and many others. 10 say
that the guests enjoyed the occasion would but
family express an idea of the mirth and mcrri-
ment which reigncd supreme
National Republican., 1880-12-16
To Reclaim tho Potomac Flats.

Major TwInIng Professor Baird, and others have
proposed one plan for reclaiming the unsightly
and unwholesome marshes Of the Potomac, which
win possibly enlist the sympathies Of some mem
bers OF Congress, who otherwise might be lndifer-
ent especially ofthose who are interested In the
breeding and culture of food fish, The idea is to
construct a large number of lakes similar to the
two or three now used as breeding ponds for carp
and other fish, leaving areas for drives and parks
between them sufficient IN all to cover the entire
surface of the flats. The present unsightly and un-
healthy expanse OF marsh would bo thus trans
diversified by clear lakes, which would at the same
time give ample scope for the extension Of the i'm.
portant business of improving and multiplying the
food fishes of the country. II Is claimed that the
earth taken from the lakes will very nearly serve
to form the cmbankment and the expense Of the
imnrnXrmnni Will be grentlN reduced.
National Republican., 1880-12-16
The soIdiers' Home Managers.

The Board of Managers for the Homes for, ,dsa-
bled volunteer soldiers OF the late war, and the
Mexican war, met yesterday at Wizards Hotel.
The resignation of Major Fleming, of the North
western Branch at Milwaukee, was accepted, and
General Dan, McCaulcy, Of indianapolis, was
elected to nll The vacancy, Considerable business
In the nature ofpassing upon applications for re-
mission of penalties, and applications of inValids
spent some time upon the estimates for the appro-
pratious for the next fiscal year, Another meet
meeting Will be held to-day, which IL Is expected
Will complete all business before them.
The Jurisdiction Of the board embraces the sol
dlers homes at Dayton, Ohio, Milwauker, Wis,
Taugus, Ne, aud Hampton, Va.
National Republican., 1880-12-16
Narrinue OF "A young Lnwyer.

The Fourth.street Methodist Episcopal Church
was filled to Its utmost capacity yesterday after-
noon at FIVE ocloc to witness the marriage cere.
mony Of Jas T. Padgett, Assistant District Attorney,
10 Helen " Hyde, daughter ofthe Rev. G. W. Hyde,
pastor 0f the rwclnh'Strect Methodist Episcopal
Church, who, Us the officiating clergyman, was as.
sisted by the Presiding Elder, Is. PaytOn Brown,
and the Rev George V, lcech, pastor ofthe church.
Episcopal Church was imprcsslvcly rendered by
the father Of the bride and ut the conclusion OF the
ceremony es Nn IhS mI nGPPy PaP nH Sagd on weddinS
very beautiful and numerous
National Republican., 1880-12-16
OUR DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
General Grants Movements Yesterday-A
Dinner nt the WhItc House.


General Grant, accompanied by General Beale
and n number of friends yesterday paid visit to
General Bcaes farm, Just outside Of the city, and
lunchcd ut the residence of Mr.. II. NJ. Hutchin.
son. He received quite number Of callers at
General Beae's residence after his return, and in
the evening was the guest of the President and
Mrs Hayes, dinner being given in his honor at
the Executive Mansion, according to the pro.
gramme published in yesterdays REPUBLICAN,.
This evening General Grant will be dincd Mt the
residence Of Judge Alley, on Fifteenth street.
Upon returning from the dinner ut the White
House last night Mrs. Grant expressed herself rs
greatly pleased with the kind reception accorded
the General and herselfb by the President and Mrs
Hayes.
Shortly after the return of the Grant party to
General Beales Mrs. Grant was the recipient of a
beautiful basket of flowers from Mrs, Hayes.
The number of calls received by Mrs Grant and
Mrs, Jessie Grant yesterday were very numerous
the two card.tablcs In the hall way of General
Bcnle's residence being piled up with cards.
General Grant will devote himself to-day to re-
turning the calls of his many personal friends In
this city.
National Republican., 1880-12-16
Too Much Family Assigned Him.

To Gie Editor ofMe National Republican:
Sin: beg the use Of your columns to convey my
thanks to your cntorprisng reporter for the liberal
supply of family furnished me In his report of
General Grants reception last evening. The repi.
tntion of having escorted charming matron and
maiden on that occasion is such delightful one
that am inclined to set It of against the persist
cnt and unanimous way the same reporter has OF
spelling my name wrong on oil possible occasions.
However, as such report IN your widely circu.
gni nteu journal may Occasion some surprise among
what family am possessed Of wish to enter q
mild disclaimer, and inform all concerned, includ-
ing my well.moanlng friend, the reporter, that I
attended the reception unaccompanled. Truly
yours, Il. A. SEELY,
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Dec l5 1880
National Republican., 1880-12-16
AncricnnIreh Arni,s.

Some excitement was created In the clerks Office
yesterday by several Of the Arabs at present In the
city entering and declaring their intention to be,
come citizens of the United States. They gave
their names as James Rosedale (in charge of the
party, Selim Hishung, Haakoob El Bazoozie,
SnakOOb III Haweet, Sheik Ya0koob Abou Dayeh,
and Sheik Youseph Awdy.
They observed the proper form and received
their first papers Each expressed himself as de.
lighted with America and determined to remain In
this country hereafter. The Whirlng Deryish was
not in the crowd of aspiring citizens. The Arabs
LEFT town last evening for Norfolk.