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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

New York Cor. Of tho Providence Journal.l
We met the other day the reporter
Of a society" paper. She assured us
that the thirst Of the public fornames
was something remarkable. The
more names that filed the columns of
a society paper themore entertaining it
was considered. Her account of her
quest for society information was not
a little amusing, and showed a curious
side OF human nature. The scene is
that of a brilliant party, all the re-
markable dresses of which are to be
described in the columns of the socie-
ty paper. The following dialogue
takes place:
Reporter, to showily- dressed Flora
McFlimsy-I would like to describe
your dress. Will you allow me? |
am the reporter of the Society News.
Flora-0h, mercy, no; you must
not do anything of the kind; mamma
would dislike it so much.
Reporter, turning TO go-Very we'll,
it makes no difference.
Flora hesitatingly-Dear me. did
you really want to write about it?
Reporter had thought to make
some mention of it, but it is not
necessary.
Flora-How awfully odd it would
be to stand up and have you look me
all over, ana then write about my
dress. No, | am sure mamma would
not like it.
Reporter bows and turns to depart
Very well, just as you say.
Flora fastening after the reporter
Come back and write about my dress
it you want to-, Ma won't %care-any-
way, | can't help it if she does.
1t is thus hat the public learns the
important information that Miss Flora
McFlimsey was at Mrs. Blanks
brilliant ball and wore an elaborate
dress, made SO and so, and trimmed so
and so.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
More About the Census.

Detroit Free Press.l
In few days more the census mar
will take his book under his arm and
start out to make his mark on this
decade. Under the new law they
have a legal right to ask about five
hundred questions, but there is such a
thing as a census man going too far.
It is well enough for ~defenseless fami-
lies to know where the line IS drawn.
No census man has a right to dis
pute a woman when she gives her
name. Under the law he can elevate
his eyebrows and exclaim Did you
ever?" when a female supposed to be
40 returns her age at 81, but he must
stop right there. He may wonder to
himself where on earth the grand
mothers of this country have suddenly
slipped to, but he mustn't wonder to
you.
No census man has a legal right to
ask a woman ii she is living with her
first, second or third husband. or
whether she quarrels more with the
third than the first. The law sup
poses every. family to be living in peace
aud harmony, aud the United States
government never takes any notice of
a family row brought on by the hired
girl being kissed in the dark.
Under the law, no census taker has
any right to ask a wife how many eve
nings in a week her husband is out af-
ter IL o'clock, or what is the subject
OF her remarks when he slips in at the
side-door. This great aud glorious
government hasalways been conducted
on the principle that clubs, lodges and
societies were a part o fits foundation.
The law does not specify that the
census man shall ask a wife if she
couldn't have done better by waiting
for a second offer. This information
is supposed to be cheerfully volun-
teerod, and is marked with a big red
* to signify the officials belief that
if she hadn't accepted the offer she
did she would have died an old
maid,
"A BABY with the measles counts Just
as much in law as one galloping
around barefooted in the front door
yard. The law requires the census
taker to remark that your baby is the
handsomest one in the ward. If he
neglects to do so he should be called
back.
For the benefit of wives who do
their own homework and arc ashamed
to have it known. blanks are furnished
with a heading which reads. as gen
orally in the habit of keeping Jour
servants, but has just given her help a
vacation"
The new law is also very generous
in another matter. The censrs-taker
may legally inquire who lives next
door, but is supposed that most women
will fill out and sign the following:
Family named Blank; no style about
EN-; he wear a shabby hat, and she
never combs her hair until 3 o'clock
pm; they have a carriage, but l don't
believe it's paid for; they allow their
children to throw stones at our dog,
and permit them to play on mouth
organs; they say she has diamonds,
but | don't believe it; lots Of callers,
but | presume they we've there to col
lect bills. To all of which l subscribe
myself" etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
Save Something.

N. Y. Economist
Waste and extravaganza have been
the bane of our times. Owing to these
multitudes have become bankrupt,
and because of them many are to-day
unable to make any Roadway in the
world. In the face of all the lessons
of the past and of all the warnings of
the present there Is a strong DISPOSE
ton to spend money recklossly in
dress, equipages, entertainments and
innumerable useless ways. STRIPPING
boys and young misses think nothing
of devoting more every month to dress
than clothed their fathers and moth
ers for a year; and yet they appear to
no better advantage in society and
are no more respected than we're these
same parents in their youthful days.
Every cent they can make for them
selves, or wiring from parents and
friends, is disposed of without any
thought of the bad habits they are
%cultiyating, of the demands of. sick
ness and old age, or of the possible
crimes to which they may expose
themselves in the hour of temptation
to meet the results of their OUTLAWS.
The great difference between those
who save and those who do not in the
struggle of life consists not so much
in early advantages or superior ability,
other things being equal, as in the
power to resist wastetul expenditure
and sinful indulgencies, and to save
something. One evening last week
Hon. William Il. Dodge, of New
York, delivered in Association Hall
in this city an address embodying his
recollections OF New York for the
last sixty years. Near the close he
uttered these words, which should be
carefully weighed by every young
man and woman I'm conclusion, per-
NIT me to say that, as | think of my
early business life, | am impressed
with the fact that those young men
who were then known as industrious,
high minded youth. conscientious in
the discharge Of their duties, were
those who succeeded in business on
their own account; while many who
had better opportunities failed because
they would indulge in pleasures which
not only impaired confidence, but
wasted what might have aided them
in commencing for themselves. All
young men should aim to save some
thing each year, even at the expense
of a limited wardrobe and many little
things which they think necessities.
If there were none but young men
here | would say that from the first
year when | entered a store, with a
salary Of fifty dollars, to my last year
when as a salesman | received for
those days a very large pay-I never
failed TO save a portion; and when |
started in business that sum and my
experience were all my capital"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
The Louisiana Western Rail.
road.

Orange %IribuLe.l
The reporter called on Captain j.
I. Van Slycke Wednesday and OBJ
tanned the following facts concerning
the Louisiana Western 1t is thought
an agreement between the company
and MIR. Upper, mail contractor, will
be effected in time for daily trains to
commence next week between Orange
and the Mermentau river, on the east
erh terminus vi this division Of the
road. At present, more for accommo-
dation Of the people than any other
consideration, about three trips a
week are made, From Orange to the
Mermentau river is seventy-fve miles
From the Mermentau river, or the
terminus of this division, to the point
of connection with the eastern diyis-
ion is thirty miles. The grading on
this gap is entirely finished, and a
good force Of men is now engaged in
laying the track. A lack of ties su1i-
cient to close up this gap, however, is
reDorted, and the work will perhaps be
delayed for a lew days, until ties can be
shipped from Orange by schooner to
Morgan City, thence by rail to the
point where they are needed. Work
on the Mermentau river bridge is
progressing steadily. All the piling
are driven on the east side, and the
men and machinery are now at work
on the west side. After the piiing
are driven, it will require about three
weeks to put up the iron structure.
by which time it is expected the
thirty-mile gap will be entirely closed
up. 1t is generally agreed now that
the road will be completed and
through trains put on by the fourth of
July, but Capt. Van Slycke thinks it
will be finished before that time un-
less some unforeseen obstacle arises to
hinder the progress of the work. Any
way, all that remains to be done to
connect Texas with New Orleans By
rail, is the laying of thirty miles of
track, and the putting up of a me-
span iron bridge. The company have
five powerful locomotives. one at this.
and four at the other end of the line.
At Vermilionville, the eastern termi-
nus Of the road. the machine shops
are being erected, the company having
secured $50 acres of land.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

Hon. JAMES HARVEY CARSON,
who was one of the Oldest and most
highly respected members of the leg
islature of 1873, died at his residence
near cambridge, Jefferson county.
east Tennessee, on the 18th inst. in
the 18th year Of his age. He leaves
no family, as he had no children or
immediate relations, and his wife died
over a year ago, Mr.. Carson was a
devoted member of the Bantist
church, and willed about $lO00O 70
Carson college at Messy creek. which
was recently named after him. and
also about $1,000 to the Bantiss
church at cambridge. He served in
the legislature Of Tennessee in tbe
years 1889, 1912, and 1875, aud in 1876
was elected to the state senate, and
served with fidelity and credit. H,
was q conscientious man, and an hon
pred and useful citizen,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
Thought Sic Had ChiII.

Ma hville American, 2]l
The principal of one of the city
schools noticed one of his pupils. a
girl in the fourth grade, leaning her
head upon her hands. yesterday, as if
she did not feel well, and asked her
the cause. She said her head ached,
and was given permission to 90 out
and battle it, but declined, say .ng she
was afraid she was about 10 have a
chill. She was then advised to 90
home, and left the room: As she
turned out Of the gate, a buggy from
the corner above drove up. she got in.
and was driven away. When school
was dismissed, the astonished princi-
pal was informed that the girl had
run away and been married.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

THERE will be music at Chicago
this week. AS a concert city it will
rival Cincinnati for a few days. The
clans are gathering there before hand
especially the clans of Cameron.
The struggle will be the bitterest one
that ever occurred in the republican
party, and may result in some adyan-
tage to the democratic party. That
Grant will be nominated there seems
to be no great room to doubt. This
will greatly enrage the anti Grant
men, but We predict that they will
calm down and fall into line, and POLL
about their usual vote.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
MEDICINAL.
ORDINANCE.


EIRST-Be it ordained by the Legislative
l Council, That hereafter no Steamboats,.
barge, tug or towboat or other water craft
coming. from any point south of the port of
memphis shall be allowed to enter or land at
TINS port without having a clean bill of health
OF inspection certificate, issued or counter
signed by an inspecting officer Of the National.
BOARD OF Health, stationed at Station No. 2,
fresldents lslond, showing that such water
craft, ITS outfit, furniture, etc., and its pas
sengers and crew are in such condition of
health and freedom from contagious and in
lectlous diseases as to make il safe for such
craft TO enter and land at this FORT.
cEcoND-Bei it further ordered, That any can
!aln, owner, employe, or other person or officers
IN charge OF such boat, barge, or other water
cralt, who, shall violate this ordinance shall
ne arrested, and. upon conviction before the
President of the Board of Police and Fire
commissioners be fined not less than one dol.
lar nor more than fifty dollars for each and
every ,%ofense, and such boat or other water
craft shall at once, upon landing or entering
at this port in violation of this ordinances. he
removed beyond the limits Of the port.
Passed May 81, 1880.
D. T. PORTER,
Attest: Onanman'
@. l.. PULLEN, Secretary. ~ e1eQ(
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The Memphis q Charleston r. r

Nashville Americana
The value Of the Memphis & Char
lesion road, which has Just selected
Colonel Cole to manage lis affairs, can
only be appreciated when it is consid-
cred that it is the only east and west
line in the south, between the north
ern boundary Of Kentucky and the
lines which connect Savannah and
Vicksburg by way Of Montgomery, the
only asst and west line, except that
which connects the seaboard with the
Mississippi, with the exception Of the
one alluded to. 1t may be said that it
is the only consolidated line perform
ing that service to commerce. 1t is
soon to have a more direct connection
with the sea coast at Charleston,
through connections now being
made through North Carolina BY
way Of Nashville, with only a small
gap to fill. 1t will then constitute
the only east and west line in the
most productive mart of the South.
1t is to be regretted that this line
does not lie nearer the center of Tenn
essee. While its present location does
not impair its value as a road, a differ
ent location would be of great adyau-
tage to Tennessee in prosecuting the
work Of development. But the road,
as it is, is distined to do a great and
lucrative business, by connecting the
produces and commerce of the east and
west, of the seaboard with the Mis-
sissippi. There is no denying the fact.
that the great roads, those which have
done the most for themselves and for
the development of the country, have
been east and west lines. Tennessee
now needs, and especially does Nash
vile need to have this great system
completed by an extension, more d.
rectfrom Knoxville throughthe center
ofthe state to Nashville and on to
Jackson. That Nashville is interest
ed in a speedy connection with the
system of this road no one will doubt
after the slightest study of the situa-
ton. Such connection will prove at
once our best and shortest connection
between the sea and our western pro-
duets, between this metropolis and the
coal and iron of the east and west. 1t
will be the means of the rapid devel-
opment of east, middle and west Ten
nessee, while for the present road it
can in no way impair the value of the
line which runs now south of Tennes-
see, from Chattanooga, through Ala
hama and Mississippi to Memphis.
That part Of its present line lies
far enough south of what will b.
the line to be still a gsea.
carrier in a territory of its own,
connecting with the sea over a route
common to both through east Tennes-
see, North and South Carolina. AS
it is, this road is without a rival,
occupying a field peculiarly its own
and not to be invaded by any road
possible in the near future. It holds
the key to the situation aud commands
any possible new lines, aud under the
wise management Of such strong rail
road menas Cole, Wilson and McGhee,
southern men of self-developed ca
pacity, of brains and energy, who
thoroughly understand the entire Sit
uatiOn. 1t is destined to a great future
and a lucrative traffic, which may be
added to by wise extensions and can
not be impaired by rivals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

A WASHINGTON special says; The
opposition to Maynard's confirmation
is understood to be led by Senators
Bayard, Beck and Lamar. They all
served in the house with him, and
have some old scores to pay off. Other
democratic senators oppose him on
account of his alleged hatred of the
south and his course during the re-
construction period. Maynard was
not popular with his associates in
congress, and some of them are now
attempting to get even with him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

The Chicago distilling company's
warerooms went into blazes last night,
The burning Bourbon made a lively
light.
Hon. Andrew Shuman, lieutenant
governor Of Illinois, and editor-in-
chief of the Chicago Evening Jour
nal, figured against Grant at the
double indignation meeting last night.
Andrew is solid against hird-termers.
NAYR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

The democracy Of Crockett county
are opposed to the selection of electors
by the state democratic convention.
The inference is that the congressional
conventions would appoint thedistrict
electors and that the state convention
would, Of course, appoint the two
electors at large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

The republicans of the second con-
gressional district met at Knoxville
on the 9th inst, and nominated Con-
gresham L. G. Houk for re-elec
tion, and elected his law partner Hon.
Henry r. Gibson, editor of the Re-
publican, e%lector for this district.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

The New York Tribune, which has
persistently opposed Grant all along,
makes the point that his support for
the presidency comes mainly from
democratic counties and states which
cannot give a vote to secure his cleo
ton. Republican counties in the
states and republican states in the
union are shown to be against his can.
didacy by overwhelming majorities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
Genuine Imported HOT's Malt
Extract.

The true health beverage. Highly
recommended for nursing mothers,
thin, cold and aged people, GONZALES
cents, etc. Owing to its wonderfully
nutritious qualities it is especially
recommended in epidemics and in
fevers; where bodily p~rostration is
great, and life depends upon a nour
ishing stimulant. None genuine with
out the label of Tarrant & Co., sole
agents, New York. For sale by all
druggists and grocers. 24-102
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
Trustees Sale.

FINDER and by virtue Of a certain deed of
- trust made to me as trustee by James
Alexander and his wife, ClaIa Alexander,
duly recorded in the Registers office ofShelby
county, Tenn, in book No. lis, page Sal, to
secure a certain indebtedness and interest
therein mentioned, default having been made
in the payment thereof, / shall, in pursuance
Of said trust deed, on
Saturday, June 5th, 1850.
in front Of $50 Front street, at u o'clock. in
tue Taxing District of Shelby county, Tenn,
proceed to sell, at public auction, for cash, a
certain lot Of land on Aliens avenue, being
part Of lot No. 3, in the subdivision of iotNo.
II in block AZ. South Memphis. said lot being
No. 3, being Bledsoe's subdivision of lot No.
II in said block AZ, and the part thereby con-
veyed being the part which fronts on the west
side of Aliens avenue, having a front of "a
feet and a depth of 10 feet, said lot being "a
feet front by ITO deep.
The right Of equity of redemption is ex-
pressly waived, but l sell only as trustee.
483 +. L. WARNER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

AFTER several weeks close investi-
CATION, the court Of inquiry finds that
Whitaker committed the slight out.
RACES on himself, and that he was
playing 'pOSsum when found in his
room. He has been ordered under
arrest, and will doubtless be dismissed
from the academy and turned over to
the civil authorities to be tried for
perjury. This is probably the only
outrage Of the year on a colored per.
son that the republicans will not at.
tempt to turn to some account in the
presidential campaign.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
N-On-residon Notice.

Circuit Court of Shelby county, Tennes,oo-
I:O, Ellis, complainant, VS.. S. K, Ellis.
I appearing from affidavit, filed in This
n 5or cause; mat me defendant, s. R. Ellis, is a
therefore ordered, that she make her SnnaSr IS
ance herein at the courthouse, in The TaTinr
District Of Shelby county, Tenn, on ar before
TIE third Monday in September next isSO. and
plead, answer or demur 70 plaintiffs bill for
fessed as to her and the cause set for beo yIn-
exiparte, and that a copy Of this order he
pupilshed once a week, for four sueeessiye
weeks, IN the Evening Ledger.
Acopy-attest:
~ JOSEPH UHL, Clerk;
orvlile lerger, attorney for plaintiff.
20 T6 50 ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31
RInIarta.

In countries where this is prevalent,
Warmer Safe Kidney and Liver Cure,
and Warmers Safe Pills are used and
with wonderful success. These are
highly recommended as a preventive
to yellow fever. AS a cleanser Of the
blood, they are without an equal.
Sold wholesale by s, Mansfield &
Go.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

Letter heads, envelopes, bill heads,
bills of lading, and all kinds of com
mercial printing done as well and
cheap at the LEDGER Office as any
where in the United States. Mer-
chants would save money by calling
at LEDGER Office before giving their
orders To drummers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

THE LEDGER Of last Thursday con-
tanned a list Of claims allowed by a
house bill to citizens Of Tennessee.
This was furnished bya correspondent
ofthe LEDGER whoresidesat Washing
ton, and had not appeared in any
othet paper. A state contemporary
copies the list entire without giving
credit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

Mrs. Marion Hopkins, of San Fran
cisco, has bought for $500 Japanese
baby plant. a species of lily growing,
four feet high, with a blossom in
which is the perfect fac-simile Of the
cunningest little baby in the world,
nude, with its little arms and legs out
stretched, and its eyes distinctly
marked.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-31

STATE OF TENNESSEE snnr M.

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY m ,
OFFICE County, CoURT CIypS
No. 4044-To W. W. Hildebrs5df ssai issy.
IpT q q r 4: Mildebgapd, deceased GYMNASIUM
ii estate Of IBssSs'eq the insolvency Of the
are are, hereby ordered to give notice. aiSC.AI ia ySp
within Il 4 sai5 s sStmae newspaper published
house door Of Shelby county. 1 for sI the court
S aSSl sIs p tba against said estate, to P SpSeaS
ty Court au ibbHe WY the clerk Of the Oosn.
sNS 6ns oy l lsSS, on or before the istbb pre-
before NH lSSOi and any claim mot filed S1 ON OIL
81 the funds Of said estate Is MP appropriation
%iOTWyfeI barred both in law and equity Snail DO
May, 1880. 0"0e' TINS l4th day Of
Bv Hrov n a.. OWEN DIVER, Clerk
Creditors will take notioe ofsho
ME their claims accordingiv. 4'Vfe OIder and
Jam., Maiw. HiIDEBRAND, Admir-.
""'One' Aty, @7278@.
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I~nsOIvent Notice.
STATE 6S OF TESSSEssEE, SHELBY COUNTY,

SiAIh of AENNEsSEE, SHELBY COUNTY.
QFFIcE COUNTY Court CLERK,
o-o- Memphis, Tenn, May IL, 1880.
Siyn, X. Go A. Hatchett, Administrator Of
w &C. Foster, deceased. VI
HAVING suggested the insolvency of the
IL estate of,W. @. G.. Foster, deceased, Won
are hereby ordered to give notice, by ADVERTISE
ment IN some newspaper published within the
salq state, and also at the Courthouse door
81 Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, to appear and fiee
the same, with the Clerk Of the County Gonrt
authentieated in the manner prescribed by law
on or before the 18th day of November 1870.
ana any claim not filed on or before said dav'
or petore an appropriation of the funds ~
both in law and equity, ii0uS
May, 1850. u"s VI
By H. B. CULLEN, d.. ct NierA'
Notice is hereby given to creditors ne M
CURED by The foregoing order, May IL, 1880.
A HATOHETH,
SO 69T q 50 0ei' ueo u