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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
THE CITY.
Tuesday Evening Nov so, 1850
LEDGER LINES.


Dried sugar corn, Lyle & Shields.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
Chamber sets sold retail at whole
sale prices, H. Wetter & Co.
Try Kings self-risiDg buckwheat
-four, for sale by Lyle & Shields.
Insure with the Memphis City Fire
and Gent Ius. Co., 10 Madison st.
We refer all loverso Of good health to
advertisement in another column Of
Health Flour"
The genial gents furnisher, T. J..
Mccarthy, has good reasons for hold
ing his head highto.d
293 pounds.
The four nights and two matinee
performances Of the Abbott opera
party, at Cincinnati, last week, drew to
the exchequer Of the treasurer So
671.50.
Stephen James had $500 insurance
on his recent loss; $1,000 on cotton
and $lSOOon the gin. The fire, how
ever, destroyed more property than
the above figures cover.
Nashville Banner 20: Mr.. and Mrs.
Camp, formerly Miss Minnie Spicer)
of Memphis, have returned from their
wedding tour east, and will be the
guests Of Mrs. Nat. Baxter, Of Spruce
street, for a few days.
The printers were evidently off
tempered last evening, judging from
their remarks in a card this morning.
A reply elsewhere to-day, it is to be
hoped, will have a soothing effect.
They haven't raised type setting rates,
so they say.
The problem Of how to wear rings
with gloves and at the same time not
conceal the rings has been solved by
the Nashville ladies. They have the
glove finger cut at just the right joint
to lot the settings come into view.
The apertures are neatly finished with
fine silk.
Fresh game in any desired quantity
continues to be found in our market.
To-day a wagon load Of wild turkeys,
killed in the swamps below New
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ADJUSTMENTS,
THE GALLEY SLAVE.

III AhhE OLA Dc
BARLEY Campbells play, "The Gal
ley Slave" was put on the boards at
Leubrie's tbeater, last night, and
played to a good house. 1t scored a
grand success, the interest growing
more intense as the piece progressed,
THE Galley Slave" is purely an emo
tional society drama, Of an O~levating
character. A deserted wife and a
perGdious husband form the theme.
1t is sort Of Tragedy of Errors
All the deeper emotions Of the hu-
man heart are sought to be portrayed,
though there is enough Of reel good
solid fun to make the play doubly in
tsresting. The first act, and part of the
second, possessed little of interest, but
from this on to the fall of the curtain
the interest grew, the audience becom-
ingflled with enthusiasm and catch
ing every salient point, The scene in
the fourth act between the rejected
lover, Sidney Norcott, and the new
made bride of the Baron de Bots, was
vOciCerously applauded, and at the
close of the second and third acts the
curtain was rung up in answer to an
encore. Miss Gus lie De Forrest, as
Cicely Blaine, was all that could be
desired. The part affords little scope
for other than heavy acting, but she
took advantage of the little there was
to convince the audience of a versatile
genius. The rejected wife, Francesca
Remini, as portrayed by Nine. Maze
roni, was a fine piece of acting, mark
ed throughout by a deep knowledge of
the part, her slight Italian accent
lending it additional interest. Her
acting was particularly life-like and
real in the parlor scene, and in that in
which her child is torn from her by
the j%ailor. Mr., Frank Evans, as Sid
ney Norcott, formerly of the Mem
phis stock company, was well received.
His graceful acting and sonorous
voice left a vivid impression. Mr.. 7,
H. Burns, as Fits, the medical student,
showed himself to be a humorist in
every sense Of the word, and Mr..
Junius B. Booth, who, by the way, is
a brother of Edwin Booth, filed the
part of the old benedict, DR.. Oil
plant, with great credit. Miss Clara
Stonewall as Phoebe Gay, Miss Nellie
Barbour as Miss Psyche Gay, acqnit-
ted themselves we'll, and showed
q thorough knowledge of their respec-
tive parts. In truth, it is hard to
pick out the best actors in the com
pany. Each possessed some merit
peculiarly their own. The "Galley
Slave" will draw a fine house tonight
and tomorrow matinee, tho troupe
leaving in the afternoon. The piece
is one of the most attractive witnessed
hero in several seasons,
ZOO ZOO.
This favorite place isnightly crowd.
ed to witness the fine attractions man
ager Murphy is constantly putting
on" The Gre king, Diablo, bites
bars of red hot iron in two, drinks boil
ing (straight) whisky, and swallows
molten lead. The highly sensational
and emotional drama, in three acts,
entitled Devotion, or, the New York
Wait" was presented last night, 1t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
RED AND BLACK,
the best hve-cent Cigar In the
market.
COINS,
239 Main.
Ferry BOat pntrOng.

On and after Wednesday, December
LIST, the ferry boat John 0verton will
make only three trips per day. Leaves
City7I 81 am, II pm. Leaves
Memphis 81 III am, 81 pm. Incle-
ment weather, bad roads and short
days make this change necessary,
G. A. FoGLRMAN,
SO Steamer Overton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

~KIRKLAND'2
a Good Place TO Get nm Outfit.

Under the Peabody, at the corner
of Main and Monroe streets, the
pleasant aud always attentive mer-
chant, James Kirkland, will be found.
He has a new and carefully selected
stock of gentlemen's underwear, neck
ties, hats, collars, handkerchief,
travelling satchels and all the para
%phernalia necessary to complete a
mans wardrobe. They embrace too
many articles to enumerate, and must
be seen and examined to be appre-
ciated. Give Mr.. Kirkland a call and
let him show you his varied assort-
meDt, Also notice his freshly printed
card elsewhere to-day. 1t is worth
reading, and contains a fund of useful
inflammation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
OLD
Copied and enlarged
At the Cottage Gallery.


A pane of glass, newly put in, was
taken out of the window of Charles
Orouso's saloon, corner Beale and
Shelby, last night and the saloon
robbed of ZOO cigars, one box tobacco
and s. in nickles. The thieves we're
evidently scared away before they
we're quite through, as two boxes of
cigars were found lying just inside the
door by Officer Butler, when he passed
the saloon at four o'clock this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
CANDIES AND TOYS,


The annual banquet Of St. Andrews
society will be given this evening, the
thirtieth instant, at the Merchants
club-room, over Crystal Palace saloon
and invited guests will meet
at the book store Of Young & Bro,
under Odd Fellows hall, at 8 o'clock
evening, Supper at 0 o'clock
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
JOBN WAESH, UNDERTAKER,
S4l SeeOEd street. 14st
RnlIMnr naIecnfea.

The following gentlemen are here
to-day to meet our citizens and con-
suit over or lay down a proper route
FOR a railway from opposite this city to
Texas by way of the city Of Jefferson.
They meet at the cotton exchange this
afternoon. Captain j z. Russell,
VIM. M. Harrison, Geo. r. Todd, Il.
w. Taylor, Jefferson, Texas; II. NJ.
Beidler, Texarkana. O.her gentle.
men at the cotton exchange to-day
we're: NJ. P. Alexander, Tennessee; r..
G. Thomas, Tennessee; j. s. Richard
son, st. Louis, and w. Q. Bryant,
Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

A man named S. B. McLemore,
who has a habit of getting drunk and
abusing people, and has once been
fined on a charge Of abusing his
family, besides being put under peace
bonds, was fined twenty-five dollars
this morning. His latest offense was
striking a little newsboy in the head
with a trowel, because the little fell
low asked him to buy a paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
OYSTERS and CELERY
Received Daliy per Express by
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
30 and Al jefferson. Of

j. W. x. Browne, 40 Madison
street, IS prepared with a large stock,
and competent wOrkmen, to do all
kinds Of plumbing, sewer connections,
etc, promptly and in the best manner.
Prices as low as the lowest. sS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
Thomas o. Sullivan.

Our old-time, ever genial friend Of
Main street, has so far recovered from
his late accident by which hisarm was
broken, as to be able to reach out his
hand and give his many sympathetic
ellOw-citizens a shake. He looks q
little thin from suffering and conine-
ment, but his eye aud his smile are the
same as of old. He is back at his
post and ready for duty. We are glad
to see him up and out again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
KAHN & FREIBERG.

Our s. Chinchilla 0vercoats, 81 and s..
81 Vests. Cashmere Vests, 81.
SO 80 for best Cashmere Pants, So so.
Don't fail to call soon.
KAHN 81 FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar.
For a few days only.
Zoe for two pieces more of the Garnet
Sublime Silk, Soc per yard.
Doc for Garnet or brown finest Cache
mires, Doc.
81 30 for chillren's heavy suits, 81 90.
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Lynn Haven Bay, Saddle Rock & Shrews-
bury Oysters received daily by express.
F. FRANSI0LI, 292 Front.
CotlIn Gin Burned.

A cotton gin, belonging to Captain
Stephen James, was burn cd last Sat
urday morning, one mile below Brad.
ley's Landing, Ark, and twelve above
the city. The gin and % bales of cot
ton, also 300 sacks Of seed, we're de-
stroyed, and so bales of cotton outside
were more or less damaged. The gin
was insured, but the cotton and seed
were not. Fire supposed to be from
a spark from the steamer Common
wealth, which vessel landed there just
before the fire. The insurance was
laid in the Sun Mutual company, of
New Orleans, and it is already in
course Of adjustment by Captain Alex.
Moses, their agent, who arrived here
yesterday from Shreveport, La.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
Christmas Cnrha.

An elegant assortment of the above
cards are now ready for inspection.
Parties desiring the same will call
early ere the assortment is broken.
r. M. MANsFoRD,
$3.50 298 Main street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

DR.. Buddeke, eye and oar diseases,
No. Sc east Court street. LAT
For good boots and shoes 60 TO j. M.
Hill, corner Main and Monroe, where
you can get the best quality and the
very lowest prices. b5f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

Madrid, offer at SOC to sl.25 each,
while wild geese sell at $3.50 to 81 per
dozen. All classes Of varmints, even
opossum are plentiful.
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man like a glove and "he was positive
it was the same duck"

mar like a glove and "he was positive
it was the same duck"
One thing is certain, however, the
Holly Springs merchant is out just
1852 50and Archer has gone off like
an old witch on a broom. stick in a
storm of wind. 1t is said others have
been victimized by the same scoun.
drel.
THE MARSHAL SPEAKS.
The reporter found Marshal Will
hanson in his office about noon to-day
and asked Have you been visited
by a United States marshal lately2"
"Yes," was the reply, land Ibelieve
he is in the city now" replied the
marshal,
Shave you any doubt about his
being all right with the treasury de-
partment2" was the next question.
None in the world. | tell you he is
all right" said Marshal Williamson,
vehemeHtly.
Amy objection to telling hisname2"
mo. His name is Baur."
"And you say he does not suit the
description 1shOwn you by Chief Da-
yis2"
No, he does not. l tell you I know
what I'm talking about. l knew
when he left Louisville, and what he
was coming here for, He is no bald.
headed Italian, but a German" re-.
sponded the marshal, with renewed
heat.
you will have to convince Mr..
Buckingham and Sheriff MCGOWAN,
by a little stronger argument than as
sertion,' said the reporter, and left,
after inquiring if the marshal had
been visited by any other detective
and receiving an answer in the mega.
tive. If Marshal Williamson has
been imposed upon, he does not know
IL vet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

For Wood and Coal go to
A. II. ~STRATMANN'S, 1855 DeSotO.
rs l01
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Oysters, Oysters.

and game received daily at KIRK Al
LEN & Co.'s, $40 Front street. IS
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is n of the most touching emotional
dramas ever seen on a variety stage.
The old favOrites, Kosure and La
mond, still remain and nightly make
great hits. Miss Fannie Chaplain, in
artistic songs and dances, is growing
u be a greater %favorite than ever.
Red Bnappers and Perch,
FreAh Norfolk Oysters,
Dressed Turkeys and Chickens,
Spare Ribs and TenderlOins.
Ia. SEESSEE4, SIR, II SON,
Ger. Second and Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
THE ALLIGATOR STOYE

NNHN WHH2NVW NVHe HNWNN
Is the best and cheapest wood or
coal cook stove in this market.
For sale by A. KOhIbry d Co.,
agents, "a and SO Main NJ. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
ROdgh on MOsby,

Colonel Mosby, counsel at Hong
Kong, has applied for leave to come
home, which request the state depart
ment has refused. Secretary Evarts
believes that oOnsuls and ministers
should remain at their posts and at
tend to business. He sat down heavily
on a similar request from Minister
Noyes last summer. However, Mosby
writes that he intends to come anyway.
RHisins, CitTOns, Currants, Peel
Peaches, Dried Blackherries.
plain and evapOrated Dried Ap.
pies.
BUCKHAM 81 CAMPBELL. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

FOR sALE.-A Fool Table as
good az new. Enquire Mt ASA
Front street, 72t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

S. Clement, sc Beale street, receives
oysters and celery daily. Iii.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
BOLD FORGER.
Conc GIimmering with n Fat
Wallet---A Bogus Detectives
Little Game.

A few days since Chief of Police
Davis was handed a private telegram
which was dated at Holly Springs and
read as follows;
Arrest man registering as Archer
or Archesie."
The chief wanted something more
definite and soon afterwards received
a telegram running as follows:
"Archesie or Archer is Italian, of
fine appearance, about forty years old,
bald head, black hair and eyes, small
black moustache, wears a suit of plain
black cloth and soft black hat; also a
gold band ring arranged with hero
glyphics, Speaks English with foreign
accent. Claims to be a U. s. detec-
tive
The detectives we're at once put to
work but the bird had flown. At the
Peabody hotel was a telegram for
Archer from a man calling himself
Sturm, which read Mako purchase
as quickly as possible and come to
New Orleans" That day the chief
received the following letter by mail.
HOW IT WAS DONE.
HOLLY SPRINGS, November q. 1880.
w. G. DAVIS, chief of police
Dear Sir: | wired you yesterday in
reference to Archesie and now give
fuller particulars. | hand you copy
of newspaper notice which | read yes
terday from Philadelphia Ledger. l
Immediately ~telegraphed to Cincin-
natl and New York whether the
checks l had cashed for Archer or
Archesie had been paid. The reply
was they had not. [ cashed two
drafts, one on the Merchants nation
al bank of Cincinnati for 1905,
and one on the Marine bank
New York for S347 80. Both turn out
to be forgeries. For part of the pro-
ceeds | gave him a letter of credit to
the Manhattan bank of Memphis for
500, which he collected on Tuesday.
To-day | received a letter from my
correspondent in Cincinnati they had
received my request of the Ord not to
present the draft, as there was some
thing wrong. l never sent this tele-
gam, and it seems as if he must have
done so, he knowing the name of my
correspondent. | was not in Memphis,
therefore could not have sent it. |
read the telegram forwarded from
here to Peabody hotel. 1t was sent to
my care from New Orleans. Archer
had in his possession one or more
$4,000 counterfeit government bonds.
He told me he was hunting parties
who had large amounts Of them. |
have known him for several years, and
when | first got acquainted with him
he was in the secret service of the
treasury, | doubt his going back to
New Orleans. The dispatch from
that place must be from confederate
Hope you will be able to trace him up
| think it would be we'll to give motto.
riety through the papers, but do not
mention me as one of the victims.
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TIE FINISHING TOUCHES.

mention me as n of the victims.
TIE FINISHING TOUCHES.
In Difference to the chiefs request
the name is withheld. Suffice it to
say the victim is a we'll known msr-
chant Of Holly Springs, Miss. The
clipping from the Philadelphia Ledger
reads as follows:
Archie Il. Archosi, an Italian Of
good appearance and address, is swim
ding people extensively in The south
by representing himself as being con-
neeted with the secret service diyis
ion Of the United States treasury de-
partment.
On enquiring at the Manhattan
bank the chief learned Archer had
presented the letter of credit on Tues
day last and the bank after wiring
the drawer Of the letter, and receiving
a satisfactory answer, paid the two
hundred dollars in full.
Archer, no doubt, sent the dispatch
to the Cincinnati correspondent al
luded to, in order to gain time in which
to get through with his letter ofcredit,
knowing it would be detected sooner
or later any way. When Archer left
Holly Springs, he requested anything
that might come for him to DO sent to
Memphis. The telegram sent by
Sturm, and alluded &c hy Areher'l
victim, vas doubtless dictated by
Archer and made to pass through the
latter's hands in order to put him on
false trail. The letters and dispatches
were all sent after Archer had don,
his work here and got out Of the way
WAS IT ARCHERY
There is another circumstance con.
nected with the affair which points
strongly to the boldest kind of game
played with consummate skill by the
forger.
Tuesday or Wednesday last a gen.
tleman stepped in at the State Ma
tional bank and stood for severaI
minutes watching the teller take il
deposits of specie. Mr.. Miles Buck.
ingham, the cashier, was also engaged
in testing gold coin. After waiting
until the run was over, the spectator
addressed the cashier and said 81
see you know all about it. Do yol
ever have any counterfeit coin palmec
upon you2"
Yes, occasionally" was the reply
well, I'm a United States detec
tive here on business" said the mar
" and would like to have a FEY
pointers"
Mr.. Buckingham then showed hin
a counterfeit gold piece, and th
/. alleged detective got a not
of introduction from him t
Sheriff McGowan, from whom h
would like to have assistance in trac
ing it up, he said. AT the cour
house this individual contrived to "a
in with United States Marshal vii
liamson by whom he was introduce
to Mr.. MCGOWAN. The detective lei
after a few moments conversation wit
the sheriff and has not been heard {
by him since.
Anew INTERVIEWS.
= Chief Davis heard Of this man an
. interviewed Mr.. Buckingham, VIII
! read the description, but did ne
think it was the man wanted. Ma
shall Williamson said he knew III
man to be all right who had applied I
him, but Sheriff McGowan was struc
with the aptness Of the descriptio
and was positive Archer was the sam
man who had brought him the not
from Mr.. Buckingham. The latte
gentleman was again interviewed, an
y though he hated to acknowledge h
had been weak enough to be impose
upon, owned up like a man and sal
the description Of Archer fitted hi
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Fish. Fish,

Choice fish of every variety at
Clements. III
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Telephone
AFcLemOre Gone Before.

Your orders for Plumbing and Gas Fitting
to P. j. Mallon & Co, 204 Main st. 90
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-14
Mammoth stock of Hats at Du bars
Base Ball Notes.

At meeting of the "Condons',
yesterday afternoon, it WAS decided to
60 down to Chattanooga next Tuesday
If suitable arrangements can be made
to play the "PfOthros," of that city.
It is to be hoped they will succeed, for
the rProthros,n as we understand,
think they can defeat our boys on
their (the "Prathros'D grounds and
are epxious to meet them soon. No
doubt large crowd will accompany
the boys if they go.
In consequence of the above facts,
two games between the Condons and
q strong picked nine have been ar
ranged on the college grounds We'd
nesday and Saturday OF this week,
further particulars OF which will be
given tomorrow. The "boys" were
out for little practice yesterday sf-
ternoon, and are requested to meet on
the college grounds this afternoon at
o'clock, prompt, for practice.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-14
Fate of q FOrger.

It will no doubt be remembered
that the last term Of the United States
circuit court. one Henry Clay Hsr-
mon, Of Campbell county, was tried
and convicted of forgery in connection
with some pension papers. He was
on bond at the time, however, and as
the verdict of guilty was rendered,
Harmon substituted ''leg ball" and
skipped out before sentence could
be passed upon him. He has
been out OF the way. or at least out of
reach of the law ever since, till Mon.
day he came into court, in custody of
his bondsmen, to whom he hsd sur
rendered himself. Yesterday Judge
Baxter pronounced sentence upon him,
which Is that be shall pay fine OF
81, 900 and suffer imprisonment in tie
state penitentiary for two years. Hsr.
mon was remanded to custody.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-14
Mrs. winslow.s Soothing Syrup.

Rev. SYLyANUs COBB thus writes In the Boston
Christian Freeman We would by no means recon-
mend any kind OF medicine which we did not know
to be good articularly for infants. But OF Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup we can speak from
knowledge; In our own family 1t has proved a
blessing indeed, bygiying an infant troubled with
cello pains, quiet sleep, and its parents unbroken
rest at night. Most parents can appreciate these
blessings Here is an article which works to per
fection and which harmless; for the sleep which
it affords the infant is perfectly natural, and the
little cherub awakes as Upright as button" And
during the process of teething, its value is meal
culable We have frequently heard mothers say
they would not be Without it from the birth OF the
child till it had finished with the teething siege OF
any consideration whatever. Sold by all druggists
% cents bottle.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-07-14
Death orc. A. Coffin.

Died, at Fountain Spring, Monday
at p. M, after lingering Illness,
Chas. A. Coffin, in the 18th year Of his
age. .... ..-......-...
Mr.. Coffin has been a resident Of
our city and vicinity for two or three
years past. He came from New York
with view to restoring his fast falling
health, made his residence in the citv
for some time and afterwards pur-
chased the old Fountain Head place,
five or six miles north OF the city,
which he converted into a very at
tractive and pleasant country resi-
dence. For some time the change In
climate seemed beneficial, but change
came and he has been rapidly declin.
Ing for several months.
Mr.. Coffin was young man Of
noble heart. generous instincts and ex.
cellent traits of character, which in
deared him to large circle
Of acquaintance formed during
his comparatively brief residence
among our people. He was
OF excellent family connections, and 6
man well to do in this worlds goods
having been a partner in large print
Ing establishment In New York, be-
sides other business connections. He
leaves an excellent wife and an inter
esting young family to mourn his sad
and premature taking off, and they
have the heartfelt sympathy Of large
circle of friends in Knoxville and
vicinity. 0-e. ~ q