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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

THREE HUNDRED cases of typhoid
fever are reported on the north side
of Pittsburg, in the Pittsburg Com
mercial of the 29th of March. The
virulence Of the disease is attributed
to defective drainage. If this had
occurred in Memphis it would be set
down as yellow fever in another form
and type, and sensationalists at
home and abroad would have said it
was but continuation Of former cpl
denies. The fact that we had two
fatal cases of typhoid fever a few
weeks ago created no little alarm and
some very wild and foolish rumors.
|. 1t is surely time for the public to take
into consideration the fact that sick
ness and death are not confined to
Memphis alone, and that ordinary
diseases can prevail here as well as
other places. The health of this city
has been as good this winter as any
part of Tennessee, and the death rate
will compare fayorably with the other
cities of the union. We have had no
special sickness except scarlet fever,
aud this in form so mild that it has
rarely proved fatal. A death on this ac-
count has not been reported for sever
al weeks. Memphishas been singularly
exempt from many diseases which pre-
vail in this country, as well as In
larger cities, and aside from epidem-
les which set aside all precedents, and
upset the calculations of the wisest
and most learned, it can truthfully
be said that this is one Of the health
lest places in the whole country.
The sanitary work already done
and under way it is be-
lieved will SO reduce the prob
ability of future epidemics that all
will comparatively safe, and in the
course Of the near future we will have
as perfect immunity as Philadelphia
and the other cities of the east where
yellow fever once seemed to have a
permanent foothold. 1t would be
well for our people to refrain from
starting or encouraging sensations |
rumors. A good deal has been charged
to the St. Louis drummer, and that
ubiquitous being may deserve all that
\ has been said but we have nervous
class Of people here who might give the
st. Louis drummer quarter OF a mile
the start and then come in under the
string several lengths ahead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
criminal Court.

In the criminal court this forenoon
r. W. Long, charged with receiving
stoleu goods, had nolle pros entered.
Same as to Sterling Priestly. Tom
Hoblman, for snatching a watch from
a boy, withdrew an appeal and was
sentenced to the workhouse for eight
months. seven months being RENTED
bv the court. Charles w. Bell was
convicted Of grand larceny in stealing
two cows, and received a sentence Of
Ave years in the peuitentiary. Motion
fora new trial was made. John Moore
charged with larceny, was acquitted
Bernard Roth. convicted Of receiving
knives stolen from W. R. Moore &
Co.; was sentenced to one year in the
penitentiary. The petit Jury was dis
charged by the court for the term
The docket is pretty we'll cleared, and
only a few scattering cases are now on
/. hand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
.rlnm1n;nc.To,ynsensI.

Dr.. w. P. Flemmiug, Of Bells
Depot, and Miss Mary H. Townsend
ofthis city, we're married by Rev. DR..
George White at Calvary church at 4
pm. Monday, the 10Th of March, 1880.
No cards. but a number of select
friends witnessed the beautiful cere-
mony. The happy aud worthy young
couple left on the Belle
Memphis the same afternoon foI
St. Louis on a bridal tour. The bride
has host Of friends in Memphis, hel
native place, who wish her the great.
est happiness. The fortunate and
proud young groom is understood t
be gentleman of solid worth, higf
standing and fue promise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
ADisgraccruI Occurrence. 2.

GALVESTON, March 30. During
General Grants reception at Houston
last night the gas was turned off from
the street, and lamps aud candles had
to be used. Sunday night the guns
Of the artillery company, to be used to
FIRE a salute on Grants arrival, were
spiked, but the spikes were removed
in time for use. Five hundred dol
lars reward is offered for the miscreant
who spiked the guns. General Grant
and party arrived from Houston this
evening and departed by steamer for
New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

The choice some people make VI
matrimonial partners is hard to un :
derstand A young Maine farmer
married q highly cultured Boston girl
who didn't know the first thing about
housekeeping, but had devoted her
youth to the study of geology and
mineralogy, and when he took her
home, instead Of attending to house.
hold duties, she went roaming about
the farm and soon discovered on her
husbands land a gold mine worth
$4,000. You can't always tell how q
match will turn out,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
Non-RosIdent Notice.

No. 3590-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tennessoe-John CASTOR vs.. A. @.
kittredge ct al.
IT appearing from affidavit in this cause
1 that the defendants, A. s.. Kittredge,
Louis Michot and Eugene Michot are
non-residents Of the State of Tennessee; il
is therefore ordered that they make their ap
pearance herein, at the courthouse Of Shelby
county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or before the
first Monday in May, 1870, and plead an
swer or demur TO complainant bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as 10 them
and set for hearing ex-parte, and that a copy
of this order be published once week for four
successive weeks in the PUBLIC LEDGER
This 3lst day Of March, 1880.
X. BLACK, clerk and master.
A copy-Attest:
BY E. d. MCHEsRY, Deputy G. I'm.
Harris q Turley. sol for eofnnPt d 23 80 Ah
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
knights Of Honor.

A new lodge of the Knights Of
Honor was installed at Lucy station,
twelve miles up the PaGucah railway
last night, by Grand Reporter Pullen
who went up for the purpose. The
lodge is called the EldoradO, and il
starts With fSrty working members
Mr.. G. r. Wynne was made dictator
and Mr.. r. j. Carlisle, reporter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
Non.RosIdani Motlee.

No. S603-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tennnessee-Joseph L. Miller VS.
Albertinc Miller.
TT appearing from affidavit 10 this cause
i that the defendant, Albertine Miller, is q
non resident Of the state Of Tennessee; II Il
Anoe herein, at the courthouse Of Shelby
county, in Mem phis, Tenn on or before the
hrst Monday In Nay, 1880, and plead, answer OF
demur TO complainant bill, or the same will
be taken for confessed as TO hai and set fol
hearing ex-parte; and that a copy Of this
order be published once z. week for four sue
cessive weeks in the Public Ledger.
This 3lst day Of March, 1880.
r. J. BLACK, Clerk and Master
A eopy-Attest:
BY y. B. MGHENRY, D. G. and VI.
.. Yerger, sol. for complainant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
New York Money Market

New York, March 3l.-Money
lOaniug at 6 per cent; sterling
steady, S4@ST4; bar silver, here, III
governments, quiet but firm and a
shade higher railroad bonds, gener-
ally higher state securities, dull and
nominal stocks, advanced to 4 pei
Gent, but later an improvement, the
greatest advance and reaction being il
Cedar Falls,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
Tne hnu ppanciso0 Election,

SAN Francisco, March 9l.-At
eleven o'clock last night the vote Of
the city was about two thirds counted,
with the following result. Citizens
ticket, ll,76O; workingmen, 1000. For
joiat senator; Byrnes, republican,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
RuriefI Alive.

The sewer embankment in front of
Pfemfert's, on Court street, caved in
after l o'clock to-day, bury
ing one of the laborers. A
large crowd collected and it took half
an hour or more to dig him out. His
condition is precariOus.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

did the ship pass through very
severe storm?"
There was no danger at any
time"
These remarks are very significant.
Being on the vessel the general would
certainly have known it if there had
been any danger. Then the bell rang;
the people rushed from the dining
hall, and the cavalryman and young
Fred. were gone"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

DR.. Bulls cough syrup is particu-
larly recommended for children. 1t
cures coughs, colds, Group, sore throat
and whooping cough. Is pleasant to
the tsste and acts like charm. Price
25 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
Indications.

WASHINGTON, March 3l.-For the
Tennessee and Ohio valley, clear
weather, followed by increasing cloud,
mess, possibly by rain areas, with
warmer, southeasterly winds and
falling barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

LIVERPOOL, March 81, 3:3O pm
Cotton opened dull. Uplands, Z 5-16d;
Orleans, 7sd. Sales to-day, 1000 balesi
Receipts, 12,700; American, 1l,700.
Futures opened dull, Deliveries
for March, 79-32d@7 5.l6d; March
and April, and April and May,
Z 3-16d; May and juno, 7 3-16d@7-
32d; June and July, 7fd@7-32d; July
and August, Z 9-32d@7ld; Augustand
September, z 9.32d; September sand
October, Z 3-l6d.
New ORLEANS, March 81, 11:30 am.
Cotton easy. Middling, 12sc. Sales
to day, 800 bales. Receipts 234O
bales.
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Bonds Offered TO the Govern
menf.

NEW YoRK, March 3l.-PropOsal'
to sell bonds to the government to day
aggregated $5,97O,5OO at 1885 t.
1O3.933 for skies Of 80; 1O5.43 t
lO5.7O for skies of 'Sl, and 1O9.24 t.
1O3.5Q for fyes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

THE various lodges Of the Knights
of Honor, of this city, meet tonight
at the hall Of Unity Lodge, to receive
the report of the investigating COM
mittee on the relief work of 1878.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31
KxPoRTs.

New YORK, March 81, 1850 pm
Cotton opened easy, now nominal
Ordinary, 113c; good ordinary, 121-l6c
low mlddling, l2sc; middling, 13c;
good middling, 13ic; middling fair,
lac; fair, l43c. Futures opened weak,
now steadier, at 8 to l3 points below
last evenings closing prices, as fol-
lows: Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-31

11,6l2; Freud, workingman, 7635.
This may be considered fairly indica-
tive of the result.
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DT virtue Of the terms Of two certain deeds
~ OF trust, the one dated July IL. 1877, and
the other February 10, 1873, recorded in the
Register otiico of Shelby county, Tenn, in
bopk No. 49, page 254, and book 122, page 45l
respectively, to John A Holt, trustee, and
his successors in Office, to secure the pa. ment
Of certain indebtt dness therein mentioned
default having been made by the grantors in
their undertakings. and the debt, being past
due and unpaid, l, Jaues w. Crocker, the
legal sue lessor Of said John A. Holt, who is
now deceaset,will, az the request OF the bene-
hciaTies, on
Saturday, the path day of April, 1880,
between the hours of IL an. and lp.m. at
the southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, IN Memphis, Taxing District of Shelby
county. tennessee. sell ot public Outcry to the
highest bidder for cash, the following real
estate IN Shelby county, Tennessee, to-wit,
In the 18th Civil District of said county, des-
lgnated in the Provine sub division (which is
duly recorded in said Registers Office in plat
book No IA es lots Nos 1880, and 81 in block
81, Of the Willougbby Williams tract, each of
said lots having front Of ffty l50 feet, ex.
tending northward, one hundred and ffty
| 150l feet 10 m alley, and are situated on fbe
north limo Of ProVine street es laid down on
SAID Proyine subdivision, with residence
thereon.
Title pronounced perfect. but sell and
convey as trustee only. Redemption is
Sale to begin at 12 eirlock.
| JAMES W. CR0CKER, Trustee.
| ID. B. TroEevant, Attorney. 2i as
|
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-23

''All right, said Curly little crest
fallen. tor he had set his heart on having
ole of those good times" which are at
once the pleasure aud the danger of fresh
men you're able to paddle your own
canOe.''
After wash and general out xard ad-
justment Norman said tn Curly:
''Mr. Reese, if you will be good enough
to come with me l will pay back to you
the cash you are out on tlis ffacas. The
other debt never can pay, but shall al
ways be ready to 'lo 500
''Oh, d-n the pay ! Let her rip till
tomorrow at 8 A. M.''
but perhaps | shall not he in attend
ance ut the court tomorrow"
We'll. but we've got to be ther'.''
Il think not said Norman.
Now Curly had secret notion that
an account of his arraignment along with
Norman before the police court, when
published in the city papers. would be a
good card among his horsey friends in the
| mOuntains-but Norman had other views
of the matter.
Curly" eonsented4 aftes. solicitation. to
go along and get his money; but when he
becsne aware that The whole sum was
being returned To him. he got Indignant,
| and asked Norman Whit he took him for
WIS 1t supposed thnt he was "a qIIitter.
a bump on log. wild hog in the tule 20
| and no reasoning could induce him to
I
| Norman finally planned some other way
! to repay him in future. babe him II kindly
| good evening. ard hastened away about
| other matters more important to himself.
and not in any way directly concerning
! MIR. Talnan Reese. If moraliZng, in
fiction well as in reality, We're not re-
| legated to the lumber loft of useless, old
/ fashioned things, it might be we'll to note
here that y ornIan made a fLrtunate escape.
not from the lioodium fight. bat from fal-
man Reese and his own feelings; because,
when man is young aud finds "a gallant
| frieInl who has just stood by him i'll hard
| fought battle. resulting in soute degree of
victory. the i,tsitation TO cut loose and en-
JOY the fine things OF jolly good fellow
! ship is terrible temptation. Norman
| vas neither niggard nor coltihleoded
| a>t'tic. hut he was, by nature ard etluca-
/ tinl. Inclined to mind his own business.
| That i what saved him. The man who
can not he saved in the same way is be
yond salvation in this worltl-aud is a
case OF qsfen so5e9 lor the next.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-07-23

Far is his father and mother,
Far is his sister away
stMoiher> mother,
Pray for me, kiss me, and pray"
Dead in his bed on the hillside.
Dead i'll his cot by the wall,
Hillside, hillside,
There where the snow covers all,
Green is the trail in the springtime,
Adown by the broad brooks side
Springtime. springtime,
Green since he miner died.
What's in the wild hills siglling,
So soft through the waving pine,
Signing, signing,
Afar in the days decline.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24
ESOp as q RenOrter.

The first mention made in ancient his
tory of the crab is by one Esop, who
was Greek newspaper man, and who
lived about the year 900 B. G.. Like
the man who stuffed the ballot-box, he
is much involved in a great deal of OBJ
security. Esop heard the paternal an
cestor of promising young crab, who
was inclined to associate with fast horses
and the like, give the latter some good
advice. Said the old crab: "My son,
you are bringing disgrace en- the fami-
ly. You run around too much, and
have contracted bad habits. You must
walk straight from now on" "Perhaps
I will, governor, if you will only manage
to keep out OF the saloons yourself"
The elder crab grew pensive, and, hay
ing resolved on reformation, never again
was seen to enter saloon through the
front door. Esop says he actually over
heard the foregoing conversation, which
only goes to show what kind of a news
paper man Esop really was. Unfortu-
nately, there was no stenographer pres
ent, so Esop can palm off as many IA
bles as he pleases on the public. =
Galveston NeaUs.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24


than yield to the wishes of her inhuman
parents and marry again. The sacrifice
was actually consumated in broad day.
light. The girl hanged herself in the
presence OF an assembled crowd of friends
and admirers. The tragic ceremony was
precedef by reception of visitors on
the platform erected for the occasion. af-
ter which the poor young creature mount
ed the chair, placed the rope around her
slim neck, and bidding a final adieu to
this unsympathetic world, launched her
self into eternity" The reason assigned
for the suicide does not seem adeq uate
for the sacrifice, and the Chinese journal
may initiate some of its American con-
temporarles and indulge In the sensation
al.-M0dern Arg0.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24
THE NEW ARRIVAL.

A charming little tiddy iddy bit of mothers bliss,
A tiny toddies, sweet as flowers of spring;
A precious popsy wopsy-give its nanny, den, a
kiss
pretty darling itsy witsy ting!
So that's the little fellow! HIN! healthy-looking
Another mouth to feed, as sure as fate!
No, wife, don't consider that his comings mis-
But stil could have done with less than eight
BROTHER.
My eye! Is that the babyl What a jolly little pup
But say, ma, wherever is its nose?
And 1 say, father, by and by, when he gets more
grown up,
He'll wear my worn-out jackets, suppose.
Another? Well, thank goodness, am not married
What Don't think him pretty? No, I don't.
To keep him from the workhouse you must do the
Don't think that IN assist you-for WON'T
DOCTOR.
How getting on to-day? I trust we soon
shall mend.
We mustn't think we're strong just yet, you know
We'd better take something which t.ds afternoon
I'll send
And let me see-hum-ha-ah, yes-just so.
NURSE.
He's lovely, that he is, NUM- See them sturdy little
legs!
He's twice the size of Lady Smither's third;
And, when he comes a-cut:ing of his little toosey
pegs,
He'll be man, he viii, upon my word.
NEIGHBoR.
Oh yes DEAR he looks healthy, but you mustn't trust
TO that
do not wish, of course, your hopes to dash,
But when see tender babe, so rudy, strong, ana
fat,
look, dear, on his face Is that rash?
MA ida capo).
charming tiddy iddy bit of mothers bliss,
A tiny toddles, sweet as flowers of spring;
precious popsy wopsy-give its nanny, den, a
kiss
pretty darling itsy witsy ting!
London Fun.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24

the rarest quality. All, Mr.. Thornby
had shown his taste as well as his liberal
lty. After allowing Mrs. Fairfax due
time to admire them he explained to her
that he wished for moment to speak
apart with Adelaide.
''My poor girl" said he when they
were alone, "did you think would take
the advantage of circumstances to wed
an unloving wife? Did you think I was
monster enough to drag you to the altar,
and force you to take upon your pure
lips an unholy vow?"
Adelaide looked up into his face be-
wiIdered, but she did not reply.
81 confess he continued, ''there was
time when my mad passion and your
obstinacy almost turned my brain, when
my heart grew dark, and I felt capable
of almost any wickedness to secure to
myself my priceless treasure-my peer
less Adelaide. That time has passed. I
have seen you trying to conquer that
feeling against me, trying to like me and
amuse me. and make some amends for
what you knew 1 must be suffering. I
determined you should have your re-
ward. 1t was hard to give you up, tor,
as told you then, loved you as never
before man loved woman; but your
sweetness and patience triumphed. There
is your bridal paraphernaiia, here the
deed of an estate settled upon yourself
and children; and now l resign you to
your younger and earlier lover, and may
he make you as happy as I would have
tried to do
"Resign-not your wife-marry Will
liam Beckett! Oh, you cannot mean it
you would not be so cruel" exclaimed
Adelaide, who had sprung up impatient
of all restraint, and thrown herself at his
feet.
The eyes of Mr.. Thornby burned with
a triumphant fire, but he merely claspeo
her two hands, looking down into hel
frightened face.
81 will not leave you'll" she cried, syor
shall not cast me off. I do love you;
never knew how much till now; I am no
ashamed to own it. 1 am proud of it
am ashamed Of that childish folly
which passed for love. As you love me
SO love you, with all the strength. pow
er and force of my being. will be you
wife, and so being will devote the rest G
my life to your happiness"
| MIR. Thornby waited to hear no more
but, taking her in his arms, folded her t.
his breast, which was ever after to be he
home. Another week and they wer
married, and Adelaide says it may ii
that men have second loves, but she i
very sure women never love but once
So much for her romance.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24
Use Of Wooden Clothing.

Prof. jaeger, of Stuttgart, recon-
mends the use OF wooden clothing both
IN summer and winter, and has invented
sort OF normal dress by which he
claims the accumulation of fat and water
in the system can be prevented. This
normal clothing has two essential prop
critics:
l. 1t consists exclusively of wool.
avoiding all materials woven from plant
fiber Cotton or inen).
2. 1t makes strong point in keeping
warm the middle line of the front of the
body.
But the principal popularity of the
clothing Is the exclusive use of sleeps
wool, even avoiding pocket and other
Innings of cotton.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24
old the story as well as it could be told

told the story as well as it could be told
to-day.
1t seems probable that our dreamer
vision was shown him at the very mo-
ment that the shipwrecked people were
embarklng upon the steamer which had
come to their aid, and that the Neera
was not ten miles from the scene at that
time.
1t may be stated in conclusion, to show
the perfection to which the postal system
OF the world has arrived, that the only
letter addressed to the writer which ever
failed to reach him in all his twenty
years. wanderings went down in the Car
natic.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24
IN THE DARK.

Midnight brooded weird and lone;
Nothing broke the wintery gloom
Save the drowsy monotone
VI the clock, as one by one,
From its steady hands the minutes fell into
my silent room
Close beside the larger bed
Stood the cradle in its place;
Mid its blankets, softly spread.
Lay the babys golden head,
And his light breath, coming going, gently
famed against my face.
Something in the darkness stirred,
Warmly nesting at my side
Like sleepy bird
Mammal" very low the word.
Hush and darkness made the narrow space
between us look so wide.
Then 1 murmured as he lay
"Mamma's close beside you dear;
Soon the night will go away,
By and by it will be day,
In the morning when my baby wakens
mamma will be here"
Wandering fingers towards me crept;
Mamma, let ma. hold your hand"
Clasping it he hushed and slept;
Clasping his l could have wept,
humbled by that perfect trust which needed
not to understand
Years have passed me by since then;
Long the little bed has stood
Empty silent; yet again,
Thrilling deeper than my pain,
Comes the tender Voice to Danish every bitter
doubling mood.
Through tue voiceless hush of death,
Through LIES midnight dark and dim,
| Turning unto Christ who saith
To each asking soul, slave Faith
Heavenward reach my longing, cropping hui
man hands to him.
| Does ne take them? Ave. he does!
| All the chasm deep and wide
| Spanning by his love that flows
Freely for all human woes.
shall wake in heavens bright morning will
nay baby by my side.
| Caroline Leslie
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24
Preferring Suicide to Marriage

Colonel Forney's Progress tells of a
widow in China who committed suicide
rather than marriage, and In this public
manner paid the last debt of nature:
"People in China are not only allowed
to commit suicide, but they advertise
their determination beforehand, stating
when and where they intend to effect
their purposes. At least, the Foochow
Herald tell, of a young widow who had
promised to hang herself on a certain
spot on the 18th of last month, rather
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-24

The King and Queen of Greece are
fond OF going about together as common
people.