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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
MEMPHIS STEAM LAUNDRY,
2G9X Main Street. elf
Wehding Party.

The following ladies and gentlemen
have engaged rooms at the Peabody
Hotel and will arrive here by railroad
at four o'clock this afternoon Mrs
Moran, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Moran, H. D. Barnum, L. T. Barnum,
Miss Toll, Miss Josie Hall. L. L.
Lewis and L. I. Campau, of Detroit,
Miss Mix and Durant Mix, Cleveland,
C. A. Spence, Cincinnati, and Jno. V.
Moran, Detroit. The party number
fourteen persons, and they visit us to
be present at the anticipated nuptials
of Miss Emma Etheridge and Mr.. Jno.
V. Moran, to be celebrated at St.
Peters Church, Thursday evening
next, at half-part seven o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
CANDIES AND TOYS,
Wholesale 4 Retail at Eastern Prices.
JORDAN a. co, 40 Main st.

Thomas Foley, a hackman, lost a
horse at the corner Of Main and Mon
roe streets by c%olliding with a dray
and breaking the pole of his hack, the
sharp end penetrating the animals
side. The hack was in speedy motion
at tho time Of the accident, and the
drayman was not to blame.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
Creamery Butter.
BUCKHAM a. CAMPBELL. ~
Sale Of DiaInOndg.

A sale Of iewelry, watches and dia
monds took place at simons &
Loewenstine's pawnbrokers establish
ment at noon to-day. Among the
lot was a splendid diamond cross, tie
property Of the late Annie Cook, stud.
ded with twenty-five diamonds, any
one Of them large enough to make a
splendid piece Of jewelry set alone.
1t sold to the pawnbroksr at $40.
The cost price was at least three times
hat sum.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
Cabinets al 81 per dozen.
Cottage Gallery,
40 Beai street.


Last night, zeal eight o'clock, the
wife Of Mr.. James Holly, stage man
ager at the Zoo Zoo theater, and
known professionally as Lola Cory,
was badly burned about the head, ears
and back Of the neck by letting her
blonde wig, made Of new hemp, catch
fire while sho was in the act of adjust.
ing it to go on the stage. The actress
was in her dressing room alone at the
time, but she had presence Of mind
sufficient to wrap an ulster around her
head without delay, thereby extin-
gushing the flames. The lady's asso
eiates rendered all possible aid to the
sufferer, but she was too badly in
jured to appear the remainder Of the
evening, and her portion of the per-
formance was, therefore, omitted, It
will doubtless DO several days before
the lady will DO we'll enough to resume
her calling.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
MAY, LOEwENSTlNE & CO.,
Winter Underwear,
269 ~ Main street.

Their stock embraces the largest
variety as well as the largest amount
Of gents underwear ever brought to
this city. Every gentleman who
needs good underwear for this wintry
weather should call on this firm, con
fdent Of obtlining irst-class goods at
low prices. This Arm continue to
manufacture shirts to order, guaran-
teeiDg a perfect at. Give them q call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
Police Points.
Five dollars taken in to. day.

PlVe dollars taken IN to-day.
A. +. Day, for entering a lady's
private apartments while drunk, and
frightening her nearly to death, was
fined s2l,
George Lewis was arrested yester-
day for picking another darky's pocket
ofabout seven dollars.
Joe Connors, arrested Sunday night
with a lot Of dishes in his pocket, was
bound over for trial before the crimi-
nal court to day.
Another charge Of murder appears
on the police docket to-d.S, Howard
k,iggS coloFed, charged With killing
another negro named JEFF Greer, on
the river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
In the city.

A very interesting lecture on the
Inspiration of the Scriptures will
be delivered tonight by Rev. Eugene
Daniel in the Court street Cumberland
church, under the auspices of the
Shelby county Sunday school asso-
citation. This is the first of a series
Of lectures 70 &c deliEeTca at the same
place every two weeks. All friends Of
the cause cordially invited. Every
thing entirely free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
THE 1879 CROP

OF HAVANA TOBACCO is the finest
that has been raised in Cuba in TEN
Sol Coleman sells cigars made
of the ABOVE CROP and none other.
Call and inspect the largest stock
In the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
mysteriOus Murder.

A negro laborer named JEFF Greer
was found lying in a pool ofblood near
the furnace on the lower deck Of the
steamer James D. Parker, yesterday
afternoon. A colored man named
Howard Digs was arrested and locked
up on suspicion ofhaying struck Greer
on the side ofthe head Yitha billet Of
wood. Greer was conveyed while in
sensible to his homo in Chelsea, and
he died about s o'clock last night.
The person who struck Greer is un-
known, but suspicion is strong against
Diggs, who is still in the lookup, and
who says he will die before he will tel
anytl ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

De Lesseps states that contractors
have sent in their estimates, accord
ing to which the construction of the
Panama canal will not cost over $780,
100000 francs, and that it has been
provided by a memorandum, signed
July Z, that a special American com
mittee sitting in New York, shall
represent the interests Of the com
pany in the United States as 10 all
that relates to the observance Of the
neutrality ofthe canal as settled BY
the law Of concession Of the republic
Columbia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

The street carsa are all running again,
but their patronage. has fallen off
since they resumed, owing to
the weather being SO favorable for
Dromenading. The car company at
present employs from 50 to lO8 men,
and when a full force is on 40 drivers
make up the list, their pay now being
sI5 per month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

A darby from the woods going up
Main street to-day fell in a %fainting
fit, He was carried and hooked on to
the %galvanic battery at the corner Of
Main and Madison streets. A single
shock brought him to his senses, and
he went back home wondering what
kind ola machine had been set to
eatch him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
Cnrnein nnd Fnrnifnrs.

New stock, latest designs, lowest
prices, at Ames, Beattie & Co.'s,
wholesale and retail furniture and
carpet house, 1863 and 1855 Main
street. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

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 qs low as tho lowest. s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
JOHN WALSH, UNDERTAKEN,
81 Second Street. 1881

AT the regular stated communica-
ton Of South Memphis lodge, No. 1lS,
in December the election Of officers
for the ensuing year will DO held, AZ
ter the business Of the annual meet
ing a SOCIAL entertainment will be
given, The occasion, !. is hoped, will
awaken an increased interest with the
brethren, and mark a new era in the
prosperity Of the lodge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

Why throw away your illustrated
papers and magazines when you cap
have a nice book made from them at
the LEDGER bindery2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

Thanksgiving TURKEYS, the
choicest LOT In the city. Also
choice Celery, fresh Oysters aud
full assortment OF Fish.
II. sEEsSEL, SIR & SON,
Cor. Second and Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
REWARD,

nOG-LOSr-A large Setter Dog, color,
~ liver and white mixed; tail bodied and
White at tip. When les OF stolen had on oiain
collar with name aud residence OF owner;
Madison or No % Union street and get re-
ward. IRIS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
THE ALLIGATOR STOyE

AHN HIHlNWHH TUX DIUNE
Is the best and cheapest wood or
coal cook stove In this market.
For sale by A. KOhibry d. Co,
agents, - and 80 Main NJ. 65t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

OMALL Aaiay Cow, VIII te face aud legs,
- back snd sidss light brindle down to hook
Joint Information hading to her recovery
viii no suitably rewarded
SIT q. b. HAYNES. go Front street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

and order your Thanksgiving
Turkey, Celery, Oysters, Fish. etc.
Corner Second and Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

Your orders for Plumbing and Gas Fitting
70 :, J. Mallcn 4 Co, 2ol Main 81. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

The marquis of Sligo has removed
all his yaluables from WestporS, and
will reside in Londop until the aVitA-
ton in ireland is ended.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
OUR CHEAP COLUMN.
LOST.
PERSONAL.

@ 6ABAY, Agt., has eopened a 4O9, an and
shelby IT,. near Beal. Highest price
paid fnr loose cotton, hides, RAGS. old iron,
meta and all kinds Of secondhand goods.
R3Ra
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

The official vote Of New York city
shows Hancock 123,0l5, Garfield 81,
Csc, WeavsrSlO, and zow rs,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

them besides Irritation. The tongue
of the Creole of Spanish origin is
easier to fatigue and does not run on
so rapidly. 1t seems to me that the
eternal play ofthe fan which the Mad
refine keeps up would soon i~rritate
to madness nerves thai are at all ex-
citable."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
ArehbIahop Teehan on rar ChI.

NASHVILLE, November pa
large number Of prominent Catholics
visited the residence OF Archbishop
Feehau tonight, as be departs for
Chicago Wednesday morning, and,
through Hon. NJ T. Bryan, presented
him with an address expressing the
appreciation Of his arduos and sue
cessful laborS. lie was then presented
with q purse BY M. Burns, in behalf
Of the citizens Of Nashville.
Spanish girls says the London
Truth, are the most Sprightly tirts
in the word. There is not much in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

FOR SALE---A Pool Table, az
good n new. Enquire at 252
Front street. f2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

Oonrfhnnaa Nnfea.

Choice fish Of every variety a
Clements. Iii.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
Oysters, Oysters,
Electrified.

S. Clement, So Beale street, receives
o. sters and celery daily. Iii.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

OOOKKEEPFR Address stating references
ID and What line formerly employed in.
pB BUSINESS, this Office.
A GOOD BUTCHER. None but first class.
"A Must be sober and industrious. With
Yeference, address w. Y Ledger office. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
MANTEp.

A \ old citizen who has been living In Mem
n phis since 1850, desires a situation in some
store. Can give good references. Address p.
H., this office. 70f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

MAN and wife, one 10 cook and wash for
Nl small family, the man 10 do general
Co., Front Row. d. II. TOWNSEND.
20 Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

1.-TWO large rooms With Tratos. inquire Of
a DR.. johnson, II Jefetson street. ut
mHB efioe next door 70 Ledger Office, and
4 lately occupied BY @. B. Bryan 4 Co. Ap-
ply II Ledger Office. Si
NO. IS MADISON ST. Suitable for busi-
~ ness Of. boarding house purposes. Ap-
ply at No. Is Madison street, ~ Stare. &f
TIME brick dwelling No. lsH 81. Martin
i street. Apply 70 J. R. GRBHAE, g9
Front street. CAT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23
FoR sALE

UHREE and q quarter Roros, with frame
Price 5000. apply or address Mrs. A. J. Me-
CLURE, 400 Court street, extended, Memphis
TDf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

6It " monroe street.
fDHE type, presses, etc., Of a complete Job
Ing business, Is offered for sale at a bargain.
Latest styles Of type In good condition, four
Gordon presses, paper cutter, card cutter, etc,
Apply at once to s, O. TO0R AGO. 3i
NEWS INK, in 10 N cans, finest article.
IN ALSO Emo Gard and Job Inks, Of all oolors
nnA auAlitiea. At LEDGER Office. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-23

HOI12 small cottage houses, all IN frst-cisss
IL order, and almost new, with good e~istern
water and out~houses, containing from three
70 four rooms zach. Apply Of No. $40 DeSoto,
corner Of Webster street. 1914
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
To Tell the Hour.

Seat yourself at a table. Attach a piece of metal (say shilling) to thread. Having placed your elbow on the table, hold the thread between the points of the thumb and forefnger, and allow the shilling to hang in the centre of glass tumbler; the pulse will imme- diately cause the shilling to vibrate like a pendulum, and the vibrations will in crease until the shilling strikes the side of the glass; and suppose the time of experiment. be the hour of seven or half past seven, the pendulunl will strike the glass seven times, and then lose its mo- mentum and return to the centre; if you hold the thread sufficient space of time, the effect will be repeated, but not until sufficient space of time has elaps- ed to convince you that the experiment is complete. We need not add that the thread must be held with steady hand, otherwise the vibrating motion would be contracted. At whatever hour of the day or night the experiment is made, the coincidence will be the same.
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
Books in Germany.

According to recent article in the London Academy,2 the state of things in regard to the remuneration of authors both in Germany and France seems to be equally unsatisfactory to the writing class. A German publisher usually prints from 800 to 1000 copies of an ordinary book, 100 or 150 of which are bought by the libraries, and sixty or eighty sent to the leading reviews. The remaining 800 or whereabouts are dis tributed among the retail booksellers, who return those which are left on their hands at the close of the year. The publisher often receives more than his original 800, as the reviewers copies find their way back to him. The ReOue
 Poldtiqste. ct Litteraire says that the same phenomenon is by no means un- known in Paris, and instances French poet who published volume of verse in the early years of the Second Empire. The author intrusted ten copies to 8 publisher on the Quai Voltaire, and every morning, as he stole past the shop, cast a sidelong glance at his be- loved volumes. What was his horror at finding them, ina the course of few days, increase to eleven, and then to twelve The two waifs were the hone- naages de p0uteur returning to their parent nest.
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
A Terrible Disease.

The disease known as elephantiasis, in which chiefly the legs and feet are affected, becoming rough, scaly, and swollen to great size by serious infltra- tion, the skin growing thick and insen- sible, is frequent in Brazil. It is con- mon to resort to remedial treatment of it by compression, but this is found to give but slight relief; nor do certain surgical processes, as ligature of the principal artery of the limb, appear to have been successful. M. Moncorvo, a short time, ago, conceived the idea of trying electricity on the disease. He at first used only induced currents, and ob- tained, in several patients, considera- ble diminution of the leg and thigh, but not complete cure. The method was, however, on consideration by NM. Mon- corvo and Aranjo, changed to com bined use of induced currents, and this is said to have entirely removed the in- frmity in 8 number of cases. The con- finuous currents appear to have the effect of softening and, to certain ex- tent, iquefying the indurated tissues, while the intermittent currents cause g reabsorption of the tissues thus pre- pared,
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19

~ In the House number of bills and resolutions were offered and the consid- eration,o of the Curtin Yocum contested election was begun.
 The tariff bills were reported, and the Curtln-Y Yocnn contest was settled in favor of Mr. Yocum by the votes of all the Republicans and Nationals and some twenty Dem ocrats. The consideration of the Legislative Appropriation bill was begun. At the evening session the Steamboat bill was discussed and MT. Conger made an attack on the New York pi1otage laws.
 A number of bills and reports were presented, among fhe latter one from the Naval Committee recommending that naval coaling stations should be secured in Central America The Legislative Appropriation bill was amended by in- creasing the salaries of some of the House clerks, whom MT. Frye declared the most efficient officers he had ever known at their desks. An amendment reducing the Presidents salary was re- jected.
 The House amended the Legislative Appropriation bill by reducing the pay of storekeepers and gaugers, but refused to strike out the provision for paying informers,z MT. Townshend, of Illinois, made protest against being obliged to send Q number of petitions for the aboli== tion of the duty on salt to the petition box, claiming 8 constitutional right to have them read in the House. MT. Springer replied to MT. Orth's recent speech regarding the Venezuelan awards scandal, and MT. Orth reiterated his original charges. At the evening session bills relating to the Indians were dis o11SSad E3E-s
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
A Busy Life.

The Worlds Dispensary at Buffalo, N. r., is great institution, having its aux Hilary Invalids' Hotel, for accommoda- tion of patients, costing its founder near ly half million dollars, and its branch in London, England, of similar propor- tions, where Dr. Pierce's Golden Medi- cal Discovery, Pleasant Purgative Pel- lets and other remedies are manufactured for the foreign trade, which extends to the East Indies, China and other far dis tant countries. All this mammoth busi- ness has been organized, systemized and built up by Dr. R.V Pierce, who has as sociated with himself as Faculty, under the name of the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, most competent staff of physicians and surgeons who an. nually treat many thousands of cases of chronic diseases, not prescribing any set lot of remedies but by. using all such specific remedies as have, in large ex- perience, been found most efficacious. Besides organizing and directing this mammoth business of worldwide pro- portions, Dr. Pierce has found time to write work on domestic medicine, en- titled "The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser ,000 pages, 300 illus trations, selling at $1.50, and also to serve term as State Senator and later as member of Congress. Surely he must be competent if he were to take the lec' ture platform, to discourse upon "the recollections of busy life. ."-Nationa ReDubLicdH,
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
Five Lives for One.

Never before in the United States has a single murder been avenged so terribly by the law as that of Joseph Raber, who was drowned eighteen months ago by some men who wished to realize the value of his life insurance policies. Six months ago two of the alleged con- lspirators were hanged, and on Thursday at Lebanon, Pa, three others suffered the same penalty. For five lives to be sacrificed for one seems terrible, yet the crime of the murderers was so shocking and malicious that the courts could not possibly fix 8 lighter sentence upon any of the perpetrators. Murder for money is the basestl form of the greatest crime recognized by law, and when the offence is the result of long reconciliation and plotting its vileness increases. The ex- ecution of the five Pennsylvanians will serve as @ powerful warning to would be villains of similar stamp; but their crime also should serve 8 purpose, by cautioning every one against offering a premium for murder, which many man does when he assigns interests in life insurance or anything else that may be
 turned into money as soon as he dies.- ~. y. HeraId.
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
A King in Spite of Himself.


 A singular story is told apropos of the stay of Prince Oscar of Sweden in Paris concerning the objection his ancestor Bernadotte always had to being bled. His medical adviser, who was disciple of Dr. Sangrado, insisted in vain that it was necessary for his health; the King was obstinate. At last a crisis came, and when Bernadotte heard that the doc- tor declined to answer for his life if he would not consent to bleeding he gave way. But before barring his arm he made the operator promise that he would never divulge what was to be seen on it, and the doctor made asolemn VOW, which he broke. A Phrygian cap, with the motto, "Death to Kings" was elabo- rately tattooed above the elbow. The dashing soldier when he pricked this regicide maxim into his skin never dreamed that one day he would come to be king himself.
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
A Clear Idea.

"Gem'len, said Brother Gardner, as he opened meeting of his Lime Kiln Club, Ca pusson who labors under de ideah dat he am foolin de world will sooner or later git the grand laf. A pusson can deceive de public for few days, or a few weeks, but as soon as de fraud am exposed he am gone coon. You may stand yer hats ober on yer ears, hang out yer brass watch chains, an puff away at yer cheap cigars, but de majority of men will see right frew you like buzz saw choppin' up cheese. What we am we am, an let us bar in mind de solemn fack dat while skim milk has its value an it's uses, it won't make ice cream nor deceive de babies"
Connecticut western news., 1880-05-19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

COTTAGE PUDDINo.-Two cups flour, one cup sugar, one egg, one cup milk or cream, butter the size of walnut, little nutmeg, one teaspoonful soda, two tea spoonfuls cream tartar, Cor two tea spoonfuls baking powder.) Eat with sauce. s-s~ z-..,..
 ROLL JEnLY-oAKE.-Three eggs, one cupful sugar, one cupful flour, one table spoonful rich milk or cream, one tea spoonful baking powder, pinch of salt. When mixed spread them on long tins; bake; turn from tins spread with jelly or chocolate, and roll immediately.
 RED ANTs.-Take common sponge, soak it until soft, squeeze it dry, and place in closet; sprinkle it with fine sugar, when the ants will readily make it the1r home; dip in hot water to kill them, and replace; in short time the house will be entirely clear of them.
 BEANS WITHOUT UTPoRK.-Soakt the beans over night. In the morning put them on to boil in cold water, having first strained them. When boiled tender, skim them out into your baking dish j; stir in butter the size of an egg, little salt and 8 tablespoonful of molasses. Then turn a capful of rich milk over them, orenough to cover them. Cooked in this way the top beans will be nicely Drowned, and at the same time be soft This is good recipe, and beans cooked in this way are excellent. ..-....
 ENGLISH TEA CAKE.-Take 8 light bread dough, enough for small loaf mix with it one tablespoonful of lard, one of sugar, one large spoonful of cur rants let it rise again until very light then bake. Gut into round slices and toast them butter while hot. - -..:
 IRISH STEw.-Take mutton chops cover well with water; take the scum of as it rises; add layer of potatoes, a layer of turnips and one onion, sliced season with pepper and salt; add more potatoes as before then add more water. Dumplings are good with this.
 CORN MEAL PUDDNa.-Take three pints of milk and seven tablespoonfuls of corn meal. Take half the milk and put in spider with the meal, and scald, stirring constantly. While still warm stir in half cup of butter, one cup sugar and pinch of salt Use the remainder of the milk, and four eggs, thoroughly beaten (not separately. Bake slowly three hours. A few raisins are 8 great improvement.