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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
Personal.

Hugo Esch, IT,, was one Of the ex.
c~ursionists who accompanied the
Knights Templar to Knoxville this
morning. We wish him a pleasant
trip and safe return.
When taking a ride either for bust
ness or pleasure the enjoyment is
greatly increased by having a stylish
fast horse, fine buggy and all the rig
drst class in every respect. Bob Lock
wood, Of G. II. Bracket & Co.'s,
keeps only A No. turnouts, and when
wanting a ride give him your order.
Pretty babies are naturally beloved
Of all people, not even excepting the
old crusty bachelor, who snarls and
sneers at almost everything. The baby
show at the Hebrew picnic next Tues
day 10 creating much excitement
among the ladies, and the prospect is
that numbers Of iniantile humanity
will be present as contestants for the
various prizes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
THE STRAWBERRY R
What Bartlett Berry Growers
Have Done and Intend to ID.

The strawberry crop was short this
year, and growers are much disap-
pointed. A representative of this
journal, who interviewed a number of
small fruit growers this morning,
found them much discouraged, though
they will take heart and try again.
putting in about the same acreage for
next season.
About Bartlett, Tennessee, there
are eight or ten growers, who had
from two to five acres each this year,
On account of the late spring the sea-
son was much shorter than usual,
lasting only about twelve days and
closing about June the first. The
fruit matured too fast, and when ship
ped was usually in bad condition by
the time it reached its destination.
The season usually lasts about thirty
days, and the crops realized average
about two thousand quarts to the acre.
This year the yield was not half so
good and the prices poor. The Bart
lett growers ship principally to Gin
ciunati, which is reached in twenty.
two hours. AS it was noticed, however,
that the prices there were irregular,
and also far below quotations on
account of bad condition, many grow
ers sold the larger part Of their crops
in Memphis. One gentleman who sold
in Bartlett realized "a so per crate of
two dozen quarts another, who ship
ped ninety crates to Cincinnati, real
lied only a hundred dollars gross.
The actual cost of picking and boxing
for that quantity is about SIS, and he
naturally feels somewhat blue. The
average price realized, however,
was about one dollar and forty cents
per crate, or 60 cents net profit, out
Of which has to be taken rent of land
and cost Of cultivation.
The lateness of the season helps to
account for the low prices, as it threw
our berries into northern markets
nearly at the same time as home rails
ing. Growers here usually have about
three weeks the start of Illinois berry
~culturists, and this year had only
about six or seven days.
A movement is on foot among the
growers about Bartlett to combine and
employ a man to attend to their next
years crop at Cincinnati. They seem
to think they have been imposed upon
there, and, though willing to admit
that their berries we're probably not
in the best condition when they
reached Cincinnati, are inclined to be-
lieve they ought to have brought bet
ter prices than they did. The
market is irregular, too, as one grower
remarked. He had shipped at n
time a hundred crates to three differ.
ent merchants, and realized % per
cent more from one than from either
of the other two. The last named
gentleman remarked that a plan to can
and preserve the surplus berries had
been much ventilated. He thought
that when the northern berries began
to come in the price fell so much as
to make their sale no longer profitable,
though they could be made SO in this
way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

GERBER e. METTF,
2S7 Main Street.
Police Report for the Month Of
May.

Police Report for the Month Of
May.
The report Of the police department
for last month is of an interesting
character. 1t shows the total number
of arrests made to be $50, ofwhich 161
were white and 10 colored; 119 were
white males, AZ white females, 70 were
colOred males and 40 colored females;
81 were married and 1913 single; 2l2
were born in this country and 68 of
foreign birth. As to occupations,
there we're 6 agents, l bartender, l
%bootblack, ! blacksmith, | butcher, /
carpenter, Z clerks, l cardriver, 5 driv-
ers, 8 farmers, 8 gamblers, l gardener,
36 houSekeepers, / hackman, 1873 labo.
rers, 8 jewellers, 3 BARRIERS, l lawyer, 2
mechanics, 2 masons, IA merchants, /
newsboy, 2 plumbers, 2 painters. "a
prostitutes, 4 saloonkeepers, 4 SER
wants, l schoolboy, 4 %tailors.
AS to the Offenses for which they
were arrested, there were assault, 2;
assault and battery, %; assault to kill,
Y; carrying concealed weapons, d;
committing nuisance, /; cruelty to
animals, 4; d~isorderly conduct, IS;
drunk and disorderly, 38; drunken
ness, 26; doing business without IL
cense, 10; embezzlement, 2; fighting,
4; gambling, 25; HOUSEKEEPING and
larceny, l; indecent exposure Of per-
son, 3; keeping house of i'll fame, l;
larceny, 16; murder, 3; malicious cut
ting, l; obtaining goods by false pre-
tence, l; prOwling, 3; passing counter.
felt money, l; picking pockets, j;
receiving stolen property, 3; shooting
IN city limits, 2; shooting to kill, /;
suspicious character, l; street walking,
A; using abusive language, 10; vagrancy,
l6; violating sidewalk ordinance, 2;
violating health and sanitary laws, A.
fugitiveS from justice, 2; not classified,
Z. They we're disposed Of os follows:
ll5 were fined, 1l6 we're discharged,
"a we're state cases, and 2 were turned
over to other authorities. The amount
Of fines and forfeitures collected were
$lO3l.5O. The total expenses Of the
department we're $291O.75. Twenty
one dodgers we're entertained, and 500
worth of stolen property was recovered
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
Shut the Door.

A solemn warning has been given
all clerks and others who have any
thing to do with courts hat it is a
high crime and misdemeanor to leave
doors open. The dignity of the court
is at stake, and realizing the import
ance Of preserving it in toto, Judge
Eldridge led the van yesterday by i'm
posing a fine of s25 upon a hayward
clerk who dared to leave the door
open and allow the sacriligeous zephyrs
to play among the judges papers.
Some hard begging at length melted
his honor's obdurate heart, and the
fine was RENTED.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
TO DEALERSI

As l am overcrowded with orders
for my celebrated No. 10 cigars, deal
ers will favor me by placing their
ORDERS AHEAD.
We cannot fill any order for the pres
ent until next shipment arrives, which
is expected en- the 18th of this
month. Place your orders early, and
thereby insure nice, dark, oily wrap
pers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
Courthouse Notes.

The circuit court jury was out at
noon with the case Of Foley VI. Mem
phiS and Charleston railroad for dam
age to a hack, caused by running over
a rock pile on Washington street.
Peacock & Hancock sued Patton,
who runs a tug, in the circuit court
to-day for a breach Of contract in not
towing some wood up the river for
complainants. A Judgment for $44
damages was rendered by Judge
Pierce.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
city legislative council will be held
tomorrow evening at two O'Clock. A
quantity Of business Is on hand.
Deeds we're recorded from Sam
Greene to @. NJ. Bell Henry Hammer
TO Sarah Hammer and several de-
crees from the supreme court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
EIlsOIVent Notice.
STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
0pvTnu CoUNrV CouET CLrRK.

STATE or TEENEssER, SHELBY County,,
0FFIcE County Court CLERK,
Memphis, Tenn, Aptil 29fh, 1881.
No. 42l4-To James Reilly. and as such ad-
ministrator sims Brooks, deceased-frank
Kahn, a creditor.
HAVING suggested the insolvency of the
III estate Of NJ S Brooks, deceased, you
are hereby ordered to give notice, by advertise.
ment in some newspaper published within the
said State, and also at the Courthouse door
Of Shelby county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, to appear and Gle
the same, with the Clerk Of the County Court
authenticated In the ann prescribed BY law
on or before the 18th day Of September, 1881;
and any claim not fled on or before said day,
or before 40 appropriation Of the funds Of
said estate is made, shall DO forever barred,
both in law and equity.
Witness my hand, a. Office, this 29th day Of
April. 1881.
OWEN DWYER, Clerk.
By HuGH B. CULLEN. D. o.
Mott Q is given creditors as requirod above.
June 7, 1881. s59lN IS
JAMES REILLY, Public Adm r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

Buy Hose Of Browne, 40 Madison.
Buy Hose Cart Of Browne, 40 Madison
Buy Gas Fixtures Of Browne.
Buy Well Pipe Of Browne, 40 Mad ison
Bay Pitcher Pumps Of Browne.
Buy Sewer Connections Of Browne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

When you are miserable and alone,
Order PLANTATIONS by telephone;
They will very soon improve your condition,
And save you from going to psrditiOn.
Telephone
HI. ESCH,
292 Main Street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
THE CUBAN


O'Neil s. Co, No. 8 Heward's Row, lake
ice at wholesale and retail. Steamboat and
railroad shipments receive special atten-
ton. Orders for city delivery lett at O. B.
Bryan & Co, No. 20 Madison street,
promptly filed. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
NOticeN

Intending to remoye to New York,
we desire to sell our stock as speedily
al possible, and offer same at retail
for cost.
54t MAY LoEwENsTINE a. Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

Awnings. Mattresses, Upholstery, Mos
quito Bars at Buttenbergs, 2Sl Second st.
80
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Oroquet!

To close out a large invoice of cro-
quet, a special low price will purchase
a set. MANsFoRD's,
So 298 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

Ruby Headlight Oil, at zoe,
Water Coolers, Filters,
Ice Cream Freezers, Fly Fans
OZANNE e. NAY, 8Oa aiain- 66i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
Liberty Saloon,
POS Main Street.

Just opened with a stock of choice
wines, liquors, beer, etc. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

JOHN WALSH, UNDERTAKES,
s4I second Street l4st,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
Down They Come.

I have marked all straw hats down
twenty-five per cent, 50 as to sell them
of, and not carry any over TO next
season. So now is your time to buy
a hat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
German-American Building end
Loan Association.

GIXTH SERIES, limited to SEQ shares, now
- issued. Parties desiring taeir own homes
can borrow money at the next nesting by
subscribing to this series. Tbs best savings
bank known for those Wishing to Jay aside
their monthly earnings at good paying inter
eft. The subscriptions for this stock are be-
ing readily taken and parties desiring to be-
com members of this association will apply
for further particulars to
NlO6 q. BENsDORF, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

Martin Cohen,
The Halter, 219 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08
WANTED.

Vl0 exchange improved city property for land
L improved or not, within S miles Of city.
S. OF IKE A CHASE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-08

A NO. / Carriage Blacksmith; also Wood
n worker. IKE A CHASE, 90 Front st
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
The Republican County Convention.

AS will Toe noticed ut the head of oui
local page, II call is issuel for n Re-
publican convention to he held Sept. a3.
1t will be composed of l09 delegates,
a sufficient number to make such meeting
highly interesting. Much importance
will he attached to the campaign this
fall. and therefore it is, or ought I o be,
the paramount duty of every republican
to put forth his best efforts in securing
the nomination of such a ticket rs will
he equivalent To an election. And the
only way IN which this can he done is
To turn out TO your caucuses ~ a and
have II word in choosing proper dele
gates Ia the county convention. BY 80
doing there will be obviated the usual
cry OF packed c%aucuses, states" etc.
Our first and las: advice then, is, turn
10 your Fill the room
fiji the whole measure of your duty,
and all will he well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
Normal School Notes.

The fall term Of the Normal School
began on Monday last with . much
larger attendance than u year agO.
Students have been coming in all the
week, and it is probable that next week
every seat in the Assembly Room
will be filed, u condition of things not
reached last year until many weeks
later in the term. The attendance has
been even larger than expected and for
several classes the supply of books has
already proved inadequate.
Librarian Woodruff has been doing
a rushing business every day in loaning
the textbooks to pupils. The Reading
Room has at times presented the ami
mated appearance Of a circus ground
neal the ticket wagon at the opening
Of the sale. A very small percentage
of the pupils prefer to purchase their
books, the plan Of renting being con-
sidered much o economical.
The building is now in excellent
condition and is not likely to need re-
pairs for many years All the black
boards have been re-slated and are giving
entire satisfaction. THIS work wa.
done by Janitor Allen. Many visitor.
have been at the school during the
week and most complimentary expires
ions have been elected by the appear
ance of both the exterior and interior
Of the fine building. It 10 mattsr O.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26

regret that only about one-third of the
trees planted on the grounds last spring
are alive, when it was noted that they
all leavcd out saw one, and appeared
for u time to be doing finely, that the
season would seem to have been excep-
tionally favorable, and that they were
carefully planted and mulched, the
general failure is not easy to surmisc.
The two evergreens planted in front of
the building have made a fine growth
and are in excellent condition.
The departments Of the Model school
are now in successful operation under
the direction Of teachers of unusual
skill and power. Misses Hutchinson and
Cheney are proving to be all that was
hoped for. The children are greatly
pleased and the impression made upon
visitors to their rooms has been to a
high degree favorable. There is seen
In these two ladies u combination of
personal attractions and mental and
pedagogical attainmcnts rarely found.
They will speedily win u wide circle
Of friends in Mankato.
One boarding club has been organ.
lied ahder promising conditions. It
has u membership Of about a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
Our County Fair.

The twentieth annual fair Of Blue
Earth county will be held September
18TH, 14th and 18th, at Garden City.
All arrangements are being perfected
to make this occasion one of success.
The officers have been diligent in their
duties n only await the earnest c.
operation Of the people to permanently
establish all future fairs as well MS this
one upon II sound basis. The premium
list is ample, covering nearly everything
in the agricultural and mechanical
line, and although the premiums offered
are not exceedingly large, yet they
probably are sufficiently so to create
a lively competition. A purse OF $40
will begiven to the best running horse
in Il race, and n liberal purse will be
given for a trotting match.
We hope our merchants in this city
will make Il good exhibit and attend
the fair in person.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
Sugar Cane.

This industry has been growing quite
rapidly within II few years, and II large
number of farmers in this county have
raised their W syrup and supplied
it to their neighbors, while the preju.
dice that formerly existed against home
made syrup has been removed by the
introduction of the latest improved
evaporators, and experience in manu-,
facturc. Now, nearly every grocer
keeps Amber Cane syrup and finds for
it a ready sale. Last season quite a
number of cane mills We're profitably
employed in this county, and the prob
ability is that many more will he started
when the season arrives. 1t is rs serted
by those who have gained their
knowledge through experience, that the
net profit from one acre of cane was
equal to that derived from eleven acres
OF wheat. If this he 50, then it needs
no further argument.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
County Politics.

As the time approaches for holding
political conventions there 10 aroused an
interest to know all about what is trans
piring, which at other times lies dor
mant. This is a trait in human nature
that is peculiarly inquisitivc. Every
evening now, one observes q group OF
from two to n dozen csngregated upon
the corners of the streets or In some
stairway, earnestly discussing the
chances Of this or that candidate setting
up pins and cs~njecturing how they will
be knocked down. Usually these little
interested groups Of politicians select
the delegates, nominate the candidates
and note their election in their minds,
long before caucuses, conventions and
elections are held. 1t is getting to be
very generally conceded that the
caucuscs and conventions Of to day, are
u farce and humbug, \ mere formality
by which the selection of candidates by
only Il few men is determined and en-
dorsed. Let US change this wrong, 80
prolific of fault-tinding, into an open,
pure and unseltish purpose and rely
upon tho good that is certain to follow.
There are plenty Of candidates already
spoken of for the various Offices tn 10
filled to make warm competition among
their numerous friends.
THE CANDIDATE.
Up to this date the following names
have been presented rs candidates for
the consideration of the convention
is to convene the 2Srd of next
month.
For Treasurer !: d. c. Evans, the
incumbent, WIN. Jones of Lake
Crystal and w. w. Davis, of Judson.
For Register J. G. Fowler, present
VIM. Hall Of Mapleton and
Il. Matthews, Mankato.
For Sheriff: G. w. Monks and Calvin
smith, Mankato +. H. Il. Norton. of
Medic and j. ID. Hawkins.
For Clerk of Court w. &. Durkee,
incumbent, :. w. Burgess and
:. Paddock Of Mankato.
We have heard OF no anne mention
d for Superintendent or Coroner, but
presume these offices will not 60
Commissioners in the LIST and
'rd districts are to be elected, the LIST.
icing filled now by James Kelly,
democrat and the 3rd. by VIM. 8.
hughes, republican. l.
Here then are the Republican candi- ,
|ates; look them over carefully, study
he capabilities each possesses for per- ,
the duties of the office to which
C aspires and make yoHr selection ac- I
ordingly. Beware Of any attempt I
,ade by apparently sympathetic demo-
to foist upon you q weak man in
to strengthening the chances of q ]
andidate in their own party. THIS q
tick has been played before aud I'M \
oubtedly will be played again. 9
A word to the wise is sufficient. b
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
II there mo- Remedy:

The FREE Press, in the nam of
every property owner, every citizen, even
to the children of this city, appeals to
the proper authorities to prohibit the
continual accumulation of filth. dirt and
other obnoxious substances Astounding
in various portions of the city, under
going decomposition and gradually
permeating the atmosphere with their
malarial influences. We appeal to
them in the name OF health alone, that
incstimablc boon to all, SD rarely
appreciated until irretrievably impaired.
We appeal to them in the name OF the
whole city to make reparation for the
bad reputation it has already acquired
caused by this same neglect of the laws
of health.
Nearly every city in the land has be-
gun Il work of sanitary reform, and upon
every hand the spread Of knowledge is
shown in this labor for health. But
Mankato, a city ranking fifth in point
OF population in the great Empire State
vi the Northwest, is allowed to become
the sink hole of every cOntaminating
substance that produces malaria
and consequent sickness. Have our
authorities no pride in seeing the city
clean ! Have they no pride for its flu
ture prosperity and no desire to protect
its good name Then, again, look at the
growth of dense, rank, obnoxious weeds
growing upon every vacant spot. What
u pleasing spectacle to II visitors eye,
as they nod their tall heads in respect
full salutation, as much rs to say "wel
come to the faderland of weeds" Then
the sidewalks, what a JOY it is to possess
so many rare souvenirs Of ancient times.
We doubt whether there is another city
in this or any other country possessing
so many relics of WORKOUT sidewalks az
Mankato they exist upon every hand !;
they stare you in the face whichever
way you turn; they trip you up una
wares they stub your toes, rip your
shoes and tear your clothes. They are
benefactOrs to the shoemakers and
t%ailors, therefore don't disturb them.
Now, as sad as this commentary is, it
is all true, and the fact of its being true
is all the more ~aggravating, since every
transient person who stops here long
enough to stroll about the city an hour
is unanimous in the declaration that
MankatO has the poorest sidewalks and
exhibits more evidences of demoraliza-
ton than any place they visit. This is
the unvarnished, naked truth, and re-
luctaIt as we are to chronicle it to the
world, we do so hoping not without
hope, that Il remedy sure and speedy
will be applied to obviate the necessity
of again reverting to the subject through
the columns of the FREE PRESS. We
have no words for the City council Ms
individuals, but as a body elected to
| labor for the best interests of the city,
we ask of them to enforce the ordinances
pertaining to the health, cleanliness and
good order of the city without fear or
favor. They will be upheld by the
greater portion of our citizens by SO
doing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-26
Resolutions OF ResDect.

For the memory of Bro. James Poole,
adopted at u regular meeting of the
Mankato Lodge 100. +. held, Mon
day, August 22nd, 1881.
WHEREAS, it has pleased God to re-
move our worthy Bro. James Poole
from earth to the Grand Lodge above;
therefore be it
Resotoed, that MankstO Lodge No.
15,l.O.O.F, hereby tender their heartfelt
sympathy and coincidence to the wife
and relatives of our deceased brother in
their affection.
ResotUed, that the thanks of this
Lodge arc due and are hereby expressed
to the citizens of MankatO for their
many acts of Kindness to our deceased
brother.
Resolred. that our ~Lodge-room and
Charter, be drapcd in mourning for
thirty days from this date.
Resotoed, that these resolutions be spread
ON the minutes of this Lodge and that
Il copy Of the same be furnished to the
family, and also to the city papers for
publication. f. A. WALKER, N. G.
5. w. Burgess, Sec.