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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21

On Wednesday evening, April Dist,
1880, at Mrs. Malsi'S, No. 800 Poplar
street boulevard, will be given q fancy
dress ball foF the benefit Of George
Gilmore and family, who lost their
house and furniture by a recent fire,
The best of order will be enforced.
All are cordially invited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
PURE I0E CREAM,
Az STAFFER's, 22O Main st.S2t
BOnds Approved.

The bonds of the newly elected
magistrates, G. NJ. Collins and James
Brett, were approved by Chairman
pro tenn James A. Murray, of the
quarterly court Their commissions
are now in the clerks Office. The
bond of Notary Public S. P. Read
was also approved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
An old Timer.

That dilapidated rookery on Wash
ington street next to the old theater
is undergoing demolition By the au-
thOrities. All o~fyestorday and to day
carts we're busy hauling of barreled
filth, old traps and debris Of various
kinds and composition. A double
cellar beneath the ancient structure
seemed to be full of nastiness Of many
species. 1t will take a week or two.
from the looks of it, to remove the
ugly, disease-breeding pile.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
PersOnaI.

DR.. John Abercrombie, 24O Main.
DR.. Buddeke, Eye and Ear diseases
No. Of East Court street. 144t
Mr.. G. D. Tresenriter, editor of the
Lake County Star, is in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21

This is the season of the year when
book beer tempts the taste Of every
lover of the delightful beverage, which
exhilarates but does not intoxicate.
Only once in twelve months can this
luxury be,enjoyed. Herr Fritz Pfem.
portland George chilly,o of West Court,
have a stock OF the best on hand.
Those who desire to sample it, should
do so in the next day or two.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
Fashionabie Styles
BOOTS and SHOES,
JOHN VI. HILL s. CO.,
Corner Main aud Monroe,
ii 81
Cotton Figures.

Year before last we handled in this
market 4l2,393 bales of cotton; last
year 10000 bales less. Present indi-
cations point to receipts this year
nearly equal TO year before last. We
must get 1857 bales between now
and the close of the crop season to
make il equal. We received 23,232
bales that year after this date. and
We passed the 100000 bale point a
month after this. We are now 20,Oll
bales ahead of last year at this date
in our receipts, and 1896 bales ahead
of year before last. Our stock on
hand is more than double that held
in either year ut this time,
Finest Assortment SHOES.
OF Latest Styles, at
VOEGIiLI's, cor. Main and Union,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
Our Daddies. Onhellna

And numerous other brands Of
cigars of the best quality, just re-
ceived. Fresh Key West and i'm.
ported Havana cigars. Genuine Log
Cabin aud B. i. Grayely tobacco, and
a variety Of m~eerschaum goods at
IL. ESCH,
2l7 Main, under Worsham House.
46 276 Second st., near Postofice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
LOST.

DIAMOND PIN-Ten diamonds set in two
~ straight bars. Liberal reward will be
paid il returned to this Office. 42i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
BOOTS AND SHOES

made 10 order by measure.
VOEGELI'S, orr Main and Union.
1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
sTRAYEp.

ER0M 81 Hill street, April -. one bay
l. mare, IA hands high. stripe in face, with
heart brands. Return and he rewarded.
449 FRFnT DAVIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
OUR CHEAP COLUMN.


A LII Advertisements under tue head OF FOR
"A Rent, For Sale, Wanted, Lost, Strayed,
stolen, etc, win be hereafter charged 5 cents
per line for each insertion, and Is cents per
inc for one week. I5f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21

Felix Jones' Livery, Boarding and
Sale Stables
Nos. 229, 23l and saS Third street,
near corner Of Jefferson. A good line
Of Livery always on hand. Horses for
sale. Boarding horses a specially. SOt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
PROFESSIONAL

DR. 4 BLACK; Residences,
95 9Th st Chelsea; Office, 2I5 Main
o. cn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21

T NJ. COLEMAN, Justice of the Peace,
y Notary Public and Commissioner Of
Deeds. Special attention given TO collections
z the county. Office 24 Front st. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21

FlSAhlNG TACALE,
Best Assortment la the City.
SCIIUMAN,S Gun store,
No. Ill BeaI street.
Ol "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21
EXCHANGE,
Zoe REMT.

nARMS TO exchange for Memphis properly.
Il DR. h. P. Bates. No. 6 Mulberry st, 2Ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-21

MISERABLE suburban cottage ,3l6 Georgia;
~ convenient to Hernando ST. cars. Apply
TO Lynn, at Murray X Ridgely's, IS Madison.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1880-10-28
A Satisfactory Candidate for Life In
SuranCe


Josh Billings says: ct KUN to the
conclusion lately that life was so onsar-
TN that the only wa for me tn stand q
fair chance with other folks was tn git
my life insured. and so kalled on the
Agent OF the Garden Angel Life Insur-
ance Co., and answered the following
questions, which was put tn me over the
top ov pair ov goold specks, by silk
little fat old feller, with little round
grey head, and as pretty little belly on
hlm as emmy man ever owned: Ques-
tlons-1st. Are you mail or femail ? If
80, pleze state how long you have been
So I'd. Are you subject to fits, and If
80, do yu have more than one ut time?
ID. Did yu, ever have emmy ancestors,
and IL so, how much? 4th. Du yu ever
have emmy mite mares ? 9th. Are ytl
married and single, or are yu bachelor?
6th. DO yu believe IN future state 2
II yu do, state it. 9TH. Have yu ever
committed suicide, and if SO, how did it
seem to affect yu2 After answering the
above questions, like man, in the con-
firmotif, the silk little fat old feller with
goold specks on ced J. was insured for
life, and proberly would remain SO for O
term ov years. / thanked. him, and
smiled one ov my most pensiye smiles. .
Nor less than one-third Of S1a visitors
who go to the Tower of London are
Americans. A writer to one OF the Rn.
glish newspapers, in commenting neon
this, hints that we in America have
greater interest in the historical feature
OF England than the English,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1880-10-28
Written for The Chicago Ledger.1
The MYSTERIOUS CADET.
A College "Reminiscences
BY CARL.

This evening: as I was seated on the
veranda. with my feet elevated upon
the railing and leaning back in an arm
CHAIR, hstlessly watching the passers-by
on the street, one of them attracted nv
attention and caused my thoughts to
dfht back down the long corridors of
oime, and bring up wildly to mind
scenes and faces long buried in the past.
ne was only boy, this Individual
who had thus suddenly stirred up old
memories, and casual observer would
nave no9ced nothing peculiar about him
except that he was dressed in O. suit of
cadet gray, heavily bespangled with gilt
terlng buttons, and wore upon his head
a'oap OF the same color--the uniform of
some military college. But as he turned
ms head for moment toward me I saw
the letters GA. O. G." on his cap. sur
rounded by glittering wreath. In an
instant knew that he was O. cadet of the
University of -. ... 7
Some of my readers may remember
that in the catalogue of that university
for the year of'19- the name of Leslie
harton appears as student, and oppo-
site the name there was O blank where
the residence of the cadet should have
been. AS have the time at my disposal.
will crafty the morbid curiosity that
any may have upon the subject.
:, 1t was at the age of 18 that I entered
the university, and it was upon the day
OF my arrival that first met Leslie Bar
ton: was standing near the entrance
OF the college, Watching the groups of
cadets out upon the parade ground, and,
oelng unacquainted with any one, I was
feeling decidedly homesick and lone
some.
had been standing there some time,
trying to devise some plan of getting
acquainted with the boys, when my at
tentlon was directed to youth who was
standnng few yards from me, leaning
aga1nsS the corner of the building. NV
attention was called to him by an excla-
mauon which ne had, seemingly, un-
consciously let fau from his Lips, and as
turned toward him heard him mutter:
Yes, it is he. It is impossible for
me to be mistaken In that face" ~
And as 1 followed the direction of his
eyes saw that he was intently Watching
cadet who was approaching the college
from the direction Of the entrance to the
grounds! AS he, came nearer saw that.
tnough rather small Of stature, he was a
man OF at least % years of age. Had it
- toA LIS SulOobuly-SnbVeu lace
and the badge Of the Olantonian Society
which he wore upon his breast, should
nave supposed him one of the professors.
AS ne passed l looked into his face and
met pair OF as wicked, devilish eyes as
IL is possible to conceive of. 1t had al
( -Vays neen customary with me to read q
person character by the eyes, and 1 had
ioand mat during my brief experience I
A! nad seldom been mistaken in my esti-
maze and as this man passed into the
building / decided that he was one cadet
acquainted with.
As I turned from Watching him. I
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1880-10-28
70 ~. ~ lf'I n ttlse' ft' o. ..ta .
[Written for The Chicago Ledger.J
SLEEPY HOLLOW. .,.
By oHAnLrs N. LOGAN.

....a ..F-. ~ E.-A-~--t. .r.r8naytfE..
In dear secluded valley, between tho hollow OF the
Siidst the rocks and ohasmS grouping, in the pools
Stands an ancient mil-a ruin In its slow and sure
Yet stu It reara in broken tiers 1t is falling fast
Its oyerrun with masses Of the Widest creeping
grasses, -' S"'T'' '''
That have started from the moisture of the rrls.
In this hollow, of evening, not soul has dared
Though the stiffness there ia sieepne. and thu
crescent moon is peeping .-.-0' o' = -
DOWN into tho orumbled, broken stonework OF tho
There Is dread, of tho Dead that hosts of former
style :, t.- N0
Are stu and slowly treadng where the moon is
scattered silver through the fragments of the dome,
Inc willow I'll shades the marshes with waving hedge
Its boughs to waters bending, from whose darkest
49, depths are sending - -.
Phosphorescent wiBps Of grasses to ume the somber
air;
Asis sight SO shOsty bright that mortal fain
ts sohtudes of mystery in quest of ancient history
10 enight the worldly mind upon the things that
he had seen. =. O..| : ..
But when first those broken walls unfolded to our
Tho daylighss sun was streaming, and tbrouob
- the windows seeming 'o'
Like Luxe welcome to the long forgotten room.
- -Ao ou'ii uLhlhe nun alone, L saw q crimson
plume " =
butterfly. It's wings, its gaudy trapping, woro
49,. noselessly Tapping, @'
UtfVing from its cloak the morning dew
past ~eO' 's-ioiBo'Ven
1haI rushed in freshening surges-througb NV
mind there slowly merges '
suspicion that see the noted pirate TINT onoe tbese
beams bestrid- 0 ~i9
Ah"' its the hery-whiskered Kidd, guarding his
treasure hid N' e'iS ii's
from tho greedy hands Of miners that would seek
Ihat were thought to have been buried and lonooth
- these walls amassed ~
al tnls room they once sitting, these pirates
hard and stern, ' e
Lake the pictures of Miles Standish dressed A.,
-, costumes now outlandish,
enough picturesque in attitudes, like sculptured
- Roman clay,
With faces cold, In rigid mold, until the twilight
day, ~ '""-e1'
With morning breezes rising their sordid minds
- apprising, '
They vanished to the spirit world, though nightly to
return. ~
the bare
Nhuins OF the mill decayed and through the MORN
ing's darkness vague,
ana spectral rushed the rushing streams
IN broken rills between tn hills and from tho or,
ravines. - ~ W Ah
Clankdng chains and tapping sails, that seemed to
be amidst the gales W
fe with deep distinctness upon the morning air
l. ST. HELENA. Cal. '
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1880-10-28
They Cart HeID 1t.

There is limit beyond which the
housewife who has eagerl y plunged into
the canning and preserving season can"
not go. There are only 1900 known
methods of putting up peaches. It may
take her sometime to get to the last one,
but she'll reach it in time. The latest
estimate places the number of fruit jars
on sale in this country at &c, 600, ,000 No
housewife can secure more than her pro-
portion of these. After she has asked
her husband seventy eight consecutive
times to "send up another dozen of those
cans" there must come q lull She may
then demand her share Of the crooks
and jars and jelly tumblers Of this great
and growing country, but winter is only
three months away. BY and by there
will come an end to this asking for tsan-
other se=zeesenty pounds Of that same kind
OF sugar. The stock on hand IN this
country viii not allow any family to cone
sumo over 3, GOO pounds Ia putting up
preserves. THE woman who goes be-
yond that must do so at her peril While
the average husband feels thrill Of eE-
altation as he realizes that pluns ore
played, he must not be plunged into
despair to learn that peaches will 90 down
to fifty cents before the last Of the crop
I'D LII t1LIA k'kStbAO WGkH 1k6ySg
to be SO plenty. No cellar can hold more
than it can. After the jugs and Jars and
cans and pitchers are stacked from fIocr
to joice, the wife has either cot to lay Off
her big apron and quit OF else rent space
from the neighbors, and the chances win
be that they viii have none to spare. In
two weeks more she II have to give up on
peaches and pears. Then ahell begin
on tomato pickles and catsup, Jump to
cucumbers slide OH on apple butter
work up q bushel cf ounces boil down
q barrel OF cider, and tlsen sit down and
give up the Unequal struggle. That is
she,u suddenly remember chat every can
and jar and Jug must be lifted up on taken
down aad opened and heated over, and
u perchance she finishes the Job before
spring the mince-pie season win serve TO
keep the house stirred up. They were
born that way, and men must suffer and
endure. Detroit Tree Eyess.
PossEssEoN given to-day, or sponer
# desired, e the way they rent houses
IA Kansas City.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1880-10-28

A CRATE singeE--The1 1tea-kettle. h~.,.
A POLE light man-The lamplighter. {
AS A physiological fact it may, be Inen-
.noned that negroes are not Gght-6n-
gered. -,
The man who died in harnessrprulyay
bly, forgot to shuttle off his mortal coil.
WHERE WEHIE to go when short of money
Go to work. - -
STRANGE TO say, when the MOSQUITO Ia
on the wing he is always at hum.
LEoNIDAs was one Of the original
deadheads. He held the pass at Ther-
mopyl@.
LIS IT an evidence of low taste when
a man gets on his knees to drink from q
brook?
HAS it ever occurred to baseball men
that a milk pitcher is generally good
hy-catcher sd
THERE is not much danger when it
rains "cats and Dogs" but, when il
Spitz dogs, look out.
THE bakers business should be profit
able n good part of his stock is rising
while he sleeps. ..." 80 :
AnLuDINa to Beecher's estimate that
one female house-fy will lay 90, 600
eggs in season, the Church Usators
thinks cit is pity fly couldn't be
grated on hen." ...4 . 49,. ..
WOMEN have cheek enough to wear
mems hats on their heads, but there is
one thing they dare not do: Not one OF
them dare remove her hat in public and
dust off the bald spot.-Detroit FFee
Press. ~
. .ToUR1sT--FI say, boy, what's the
name of that hill yonder ?" Boy
"Dunno." Tourist-"Don't know?
What lived here all your life and don't
know the name of it?" Boy-"No:
the hill was here nfore com'd.." .....
.. "Dm you find Mr.. spriggins, Pat
sayP" "Niver O worxud, SURF" "Not
q word? Not word ? Why not, Pat
rick?" "Because he was out, SURF"
"Out! I thought you said you found
him." "I did, surr, found him out"
A,MAlF., out West obtained divorce
from his wife and lried' aghin within
three days after the decree was granted.
An Irishman, commenting on the mans
action, remarked: g Bedad, he couldn't
have had much respict for his first wife.
to be marrying again 80 soon after
leayin' her."
a. GALVESTON school l-teacher had a
| great deal of trouble making a bow nm
derstand his lesson. Finally, however.
hesucceeded, and, drawing q long breath,
he remarked to the boy, eff it wasn't
| for me you'd be the greatest donkey OF,
Galveston island. rh2 "3.' y
a GRAY hair was espied among the
raven locks of charming young LADY,
{" Oh, pray pail it out |" she exclaimed,
If j pull it out ten more will come 10
the funeral, raplied the one who made
the unwelcome discovery. 'tPluck it
Out, nevertheless, said the dark haired
t tclarnsel " it's no consequence how many
come to the funeral, provided they afl.
CONS in black"
WHAT he was quick at--A clerk was
discharged, and asked the reason. 'rYou
are 80 awful slow about everything"
said his employer. You do me an In
justice" responded the clerk, y"tThers
is one thing am not slow about. :" I" I
should like to hear you nameit, sneered
the employer. "Well," said the clerk;
slowly, ".,nobody can get tired as quick
as L can" '-.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1880-10-28
PITH AND POINT.
. ,noilq,rp.irs qpq

,a A CRATE singer--Theltea-kettle. n~,
(. A POLE light man-The lamplghter.
a AS A physiological fact it may, be men
toned that negroes are not Hght-fin-
pered
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12

At this stage the Jackson officials
seemed to realize that the l.. d y.
meant war, and they accepted the
gage with a vim, and slashed all along
the line, from Montgomery, Ala, to
Boston, Mass, right and left, from
the rear. The l.. IL n. came back
with a rush at St. Louis and Chicago,
and followed in the wake of the Jack
son to Boston; so at the present writ
ing it may be safely said that there are
no rates TO any point of importance.
You can 90 as you please, and for
what you please. Both lines are fight
ing in earnest, and each doing what
ever they can to cripple the other.
The next phase to be looked for is
to see all time limits taken off tickets.
They will then be good until used, and
and thus the contest prolonged indef'
initely. Unless the stockholders stop
this terrific contest, it will soon begin
from the other end of both lines.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12
since tine last census.

"Formed since tine last census.
In the above table there is an APP
parent increase of only 1899, while
the real difference between the aggre-
gate population of 1880 and 1870 is
57,173. This difference is explained
by the fact that Moore county, with Il
population of 6, 240, has been formed
since 1870 of territory at that time i'll
cluded in the counties of Bedford,
Franklin and Lincoln, the largest pOr-
ton being taken from Lincoln, which
accounts for the decrease in that
county's population to the amount of
1,O46. Trousdale county has also
been formed since 1870 out Of tie
fractions of Macon, Smith, Sumner
and Wilson, the largest portion OF the
territory of the new county having
been contributed by Sumner, which
fact explains the apparent decrease Of
6S in the population of that county.
! The small portions taken from Smith
and Macon counties-which do not
belong to this Supervisors district
in the formation of Trousdale county,
it is thought do not contain oopula-
lation of more than 1000, 50 that the
real increase Of population in the six
teen counties comprised i'll the Third
Supervisors district is fully $4,000,
or within fraction Of sixteen per
cent. The same rate of increase
throughout the State would give Ten
nessee a totalI population of l, 467 900,
total increase Of about 209, 900 in
the decade.
If the present ratio of representa-
ton in Congress is continued, the
above estimated increase in pOpula-
ton would give our State two addi-
tional Congressman, the ratio TO each
Representative beng one for every
100, 425 of the population and one for
every fraction over one-half Of the
above figures. If the ratio is reduced
however, as it most likely will be, a.
our National Legislative body is suf~
ficiently unweildy inow, ii can scarce>
ly be cut down so much as to make
the number of our Representatives
less than it is at present.
The total decrease i'll the counties
of Simmer and Lincoln, due, as all
ready stated, to the fact that fractions
of each have gone to make up new
counties, is only Lila.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12

A NEW COMPOUND. Scientifically pre-
IA pared of Ralsam TUlu. Crystalized Rock
candy. Old Rye Whisky and other TONES: The
formula is known 10 our best physicians, Is high .
~ commended by them. and the ANALYSIS Of
one Of our mos; prominent chemists. Prof. Il.
A. Mariner, of Chicago, is on the label of every
bottle. 1t Is well-knOwn fact 10 the medlcai
profession that Tou. Rock and Rye will afford
the greatest relief for Coughs. Colds. Influenza.
Bronchitis. Sore Throat. Weak Lungs. also
Consumption. in TIE incipient and advanced
stages of the disease.
1t is used a Beverage and for an Appetizer,
making delightful tonic for Family use. Try
it; you will find it pleasant = take. of great
service. If weak OF debilitated, NJ IT gives
strength. tone and activity to the whole human
frame.
~ Put up in Quart size bottles for Family use.
Sold by Druggists and dealers everywhere.
LAwREN a. MARTIN
sole Agents for the United Stat sand Canadas.
III Madison street, hicasO.
gF5-Sole agent in Milan, Dir VI. ID. l.. Jordan.
Druggist febl2-ly
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12
NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA
d ST. LOUIS K. Il.

Offers better accommodations. better time and
better connections than any other route be-
tween the NorthMest and Southeast.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12
TENTH CENSUS.
NashYille Americnn.

The following are the official fig
ures of the census of 1880 for the
counties composing the Third Super
visor's District of Tennessee, with the
population of the same according to
the census of 1870:
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12
Central Short Line

Between the Northwest and Southeast. 1t is
by far the shortest and most direct route to the
celebrated Springs and Summer resorts Of Nir
ginia and East Tennessee. Connections are
made with all points. Pullman SleeperS run
on all night trains. Through Sleepers from
Memphis to Nashville without change. Double
daily connections on all through trains. Bus
iness men and pleasure seekers. bear in mind
that the
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-08-12

For information, tims-tabl.s, and list OF
summer resorts, reached by this line, call on or
address.
c. p. ATNORE, Jr. or W. L. DANLI,
Passenger Agent, Gen1 p. X /. Agent,
Memphis, Tenn. Nashville. Tenn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-10-07
News of Interest to Enumerators in
Wood County.

The following letter was received by
G. M. Webb, from T. S. Allen super
visor of enumerators of the 4th dis
trict, in explanation why the enumer-
ators have not yet received their pay:
OSHKOSH, Wis, Oct. 2, 80.
@. II. Webb, Esq.:-I have re-
ceived yours and other letters from
your county in relation to pay of Emu
merators. [ can only say that I did
my best to get "a per day allowed in
your county. The best | could do
was 4 cents per name and 20 cents per
farm. This is nearly double the pay
in this and other counties. A very
few large districts in Oconto and Mar
athon were paid 81. 1 think the Emu
merators ought in many cases to be
paid extra and [ believe that Congress
will see the justice of it. will assist
to the best of my power. Enumera-
tors will probably get their pay in
week or two. Truly Yours,
Thos. s. ALLEN.