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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-03

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Still another Of the desperate deeds
that have gained this section such I'M
enviable distinction oflate was enacted
about a mile south of Bethel, Monday.
late in the afternoon of that day Mr..
james P. Grigsby, a young man well
known in Pulaski and throughout the
southern portion Of the country, was
killed by a man named Tyley. The
circumstances, as we'll as we could
learn, we're these: A dispute had
arisen between Tyler's father and
Grigsby's mother, Mr.. Octavia Grigs-
by, upon whose farm the Tylers have
been living as tenants. Grigsby
went to Tyler, Sr.'s house to adjust
the matter when in the course of the
conversation Tyler spoke disrespect-
fully of Grigsby's mother, and tie
latter warned him to desist. Vio-
lence was not resorted to, however,
and in a short while Grigsby started
off home. Meanwhile, Tyler, ir., who
had overheard the conversation, got a
double. barreled shotgun and hid by
the side of the road by which he
knew Grigsby must pass, When the
latter came up he fired, the full load
Of twelve buckshot taking effect in
his victims body. Grigsby walked q
few steps and fell dead. Tyler re-
turned to the house, told his mother
hat he had killed Grigsby and left,
in what direction has not been ascer-
tanned. Search was made for him in
a few hours, but no clue as to his
whereabouts was found.
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Arkansaw, where his warmest and
best friends resided, and he wished
his grave to be there where his com
rades could see it and think of him in
the years to come. He gave direc-
lions calmly and like a true hero, sent
kindly messages Of regret at his I'M
timely end 70 his mother and other
kindred now living a short distance
from New Orleans, at Amite City,
La, and in two hours and a halt
quietly breathed his last. Bickham
was much beloved by the entire
populacs, white, colored, male and
female, and was the soul OF
honor; of exemplary habits and
character, Industrious, frugal and
kind, and while the cause for which
he died was a noble one, yet his
friends express their regrets that as
he had no more than a friendly inter
est in the innocent, though defenseless
lady, he should have lost his life in
espousing her cause against so
despicable a man as her slanderer
proved himself to be.
The surviving combatant, Rogers,
was picked up from where he fell and
conveyed to his home in the country,
where at last accounts he was under
surveillance of officers, and very sore
from his wounds, which, however, are
not likely to prove fatal.
The pistols used by the parties were
Smith 4 Nelson's fve-borreled re-
volvers, both 32-caliber, and nearly
alike, Bickham's being u self-cock r
while the other was not. The latter
bad two empty chambers when ex'
amined, while Bickham's had all five
empty, allowing hal seven shots hat
been fired in the combat.
This is the first tragic event tba'
has occurred in Lee county, Arkan
saw, since the days when the coloret
sheriff, now emigrated to Colorado
used to make it SO lively in a bowie
knife and revolver sense, among tn
politicians of the vicinity, half a dozel
or more years ago. A reign of peac
and quietude has been enjoyed by tn
people Of Lee for full six years, unit
it was broken by the event describe
above.
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OF TENNESSEE.
II ~ Y. INU IANUi
Genl Supt. of TRANSFORMATION.
General Chalmers Addresses the
Democracy at Durant.
Special 10 the Commercially

Special TO the Commercially
DURANT, Miss, September 30
The citizens were favored this af-
ternoon with a veryable and eloquent
speech delivered by Gen. Chalmers.
lie discussed the issues of the day
from a logical and elevated stand
point, clearly showing the necessity
Of Mississippi retaining her present
administrative force, ably comparing
Republican rule with that of the pres
emit; her improved educational system,
agricultural advancement and the bet
ter feeling between the two races. Hi,
discussion ofthe currency question was
highly satisfactory, proving in a most
convincing manner that the line ofpol,
icy pursued by the Democracy was VI
with the progress of the day and the
general interest Of the people. His
ridieule Of the Fusion party created
great merriment. He ably defended
the Bourbon Democracy, showing
what they had accomplished for Mis-
sissippi.
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THE mortality record in Nashville,
a city of Al, was for last week:
whites, 10; colOred, G; total, 10. The
death rate in Memphis, a city Of 3d.
900, for the same period was; whites,
IL; colored, 10; total, "a; %coroner's
inquests, from hospital, ETC., 6; aggre-
gate, 30. This is not a good showing
for Memphis, and VIC might as well
face the fact and see what can be done
about it. There is more sickness
than usual here for the time of year
and doubtless a local cause for it
Cholera morbus, dysentery, and kin
bred diseases seem to be on the in.
crease. That sewer gas, impure Vol
river water, and lack of water hav,
something to do with this, there car
hardly be a doubt, and if this hoI
weather continues, matters are moi
likely to improve.
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THE Census Department has issued
a bulletin exhibiting the number and
size of farms in Alabama, Arkansaw,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia and South
Carolina. The gross number in Ala
bama last year was 1885,; Arkansaw,
94,433; Delaware, 8749; Florida, 3d.
43S; Georgia, 1885; South Carolina
93,S64. The gross number in Alabama
in 1870 was G.. 1872; Arkansaw, 1924;
Delaware, 67l5; Florida, 1924;
Georgia, 1856, South Carolina, 81
889. In Alabama 72,215 are cult.
waited by the owner, in Atkansaw, 65,-
245; in Delaware. SOL, in Florida.
1913; in Georgia, 76,451; in Carolina
1865. The number rented for q
fixed money rental are 22,633 in Ala.
bama, 1916 in Arkausaw, 5ll in Della.
ware, 354S in Florida, 1857 in
Georgia, and q ,974 in South Carolina.
Those rented for shares Of the produce
are 40,76l in Alabama, 1922 in Ar.
kansaw, 1897 in Delaware, 1902 in
Florida, 1858 in Georgia, and 25,245
in South Carolina.
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seeing, that Il will be a grand success,
and that, Notwithstanding the great
strain upon the hospitality Of the citi-
zens. the stranger in a strange land
will find plenty Of food when he is
hungry, and a place to rest when he is
weary. But those who come for
pleasure, expecting luxury and ease,
will come to Atlanta at the wrong
time if they come during the three
months Of the Exposition. They may
EXPECT to find good, plain living at
prices according to the accommoda-
tions they get-prices that, consider.
ing the emergency and the increase in
cost of provisions, will not be extor-
tionate. S. L. E.
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Ancient Order OF United Work
men.

This Order continues to grow and
prosper. 1t passed its 18th birthday
on last Wednesday, and now numbers
about loo, 600 members in good stand.
ing, and $500 lodges. These cool,
pleasant evenings are having the eff
feet Of drawing cut a better lodge at
tendance in Nashville than has been
for many months past. The contri-
buttons to the Upchurch Relief
Fund, up to September 18th, were
1920 81.
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Hunters Paradise.

Thirty-two bears have been killed
in the canebrakes and cornields about
Commerce, in Tunica county, Miss
forty miles south Of this city, during
the past summer by a hunter named
Merriwether. The woods and suburbs
Of that vicinity arc full of bear this
fall, their number being much greater
than usual, and they have been very
destructive to cornields thereabouts
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Sd. Aanes FemaIa kosdamy. MpmnhIs.

THIS institution is delightfully."- situated in
l. a retired and healthy part Of the city Of
Memphis, commanding the advantage Of
town and country. The entire surroundings
breathe an air Of peaceful seclubiOn, which
ever eXeTts so powerful an influence over the
moral, physical and intellectual life. The
course of study embraces the various branches
Of a solid and useful education. In tho regu-
lar English course, the pupils on entering are
ranked according to their proficiency in Or
biography, Grammar and Arithmetic. Par
ticular attention is given to Sacred and Pro-
fame History, Rhetoric and Composition,
Latin and French enter into the regular
course, A portion of time is allowed TO each
pupil for plain and ornamental Needlework,
Shell, Flowers, etc. Terms per Session, pay
able half yearly invariably in advance-for
board and tuition in all branches taught in
the highest schools, Plain Sewing. Marking,
ETC., Bed: Bedding, Stationery and Washing,
500 and Sl25, according to the age or class Of
the pupil. Special terms when several mem
bers of the same family attend the school. No
allowance is mace for partial absence OF with
eept in case Of serious or protracted illness.
ExThAs-German, Italian, etc, each SO;
Music on Piano and use Of instrument, $50;
Drawing and Water ColoTs, $40; Oil Painting,
$40; Embroidery and Ornamental Work, $40;
Use of Library, 81; Dancing end Calisthenics
at professors charges; Vocal Music in class 5;
Private Lessons, SIS. Board per month during
vacation, ifspent at the Academy, washing,
etc., SIS. Medicine and physicians fees will
form extra charges. Terms for day pupils, 50.
81, IS or Sc per month. For further b%articu-
lars apply to the LADY sUPERI0h.
1877 Is
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CLARKsvILLE has shipped a car
load of exhibits to the Atlanta Ex-
position, consisting, Of plows, cotton
scrapers, straw cutters, timber, lime,
wines, marble, iron ore, fire clay
wheat, corn, tobacco, coffee, ore, etc,
What hos Memphis done?
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DIscUssIsG the vacancy in the Su.
preme Bench the New York Herald
says:-The New England circuit Of
the Supreme Court includes only the
States of Maine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Vermont and Connecticut form with
New York a separate circuit, which is
represented in the court by Judge
Hunt. The Presidents freedom Of
choice is not restricted to any locality.
He may, il he pleases, appoint Judge
Cliford's successor from Oregon or
South Carolina or Texas. Judge
Bradley, Of New Jersey, when ap.
pointed by President Grant was as
signed by the court, in the distribution
of circuits, to one composed cxclu.
sively of extreme Southern States.
The circuit assigned to Chief.
Justice Waite, Of Ohio, who
also was appointed by President
Grant, consists of Southern States
exclusively. But considering the
eminent Judicial qualifications Of many
residents in the New England circuit,
it is highly improbable that the ap.
pOintment will be bestowed elsewhere.
MOI can we doubt that President
Arthur's training and experience as a
will influence him so to bestoW
i as will help to redeem the court
rom the medioerity Of Judicial reputa-
ion into which every jurist knows j
hat it has fallen by contrast with I
arlier stages ofits history, though few a
ave done their duty of saying so :
while recent nominations were .
ending, /,
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THE TRAIN ROBBERS.
How Their Capture Was Effected iii
the Nation.
At Mineral Springs They Cheer
the People.


MINERAL SPRINGS, Sep. %.
Editor Arkansas Democrat;
Two of the train robbers were cap
tured Monday morning in the Choc-
taw Nation by a posse Of men from
our town, composed of G. @. Moore,
j. M. Huddleston, Blevins and
Dollarhide, Of Cerro Gordo.
The robbers are perfect
sTRIPPLINGs,
one of them, the youngest, only sew
enteen years of age, and a printer by
trade. When brought into Mineral
Springs, they raised their hats and
cheered Justify to the crowds gath.
cred on the street corners to see them.
They admit having
COMMITTED THE ROBBERY,
but claim to have got only four or
five thousand dollars. They showed
fight, and fifteen or eighteen shots
were fred before the posse could get
an armistice. They finally agreed to
surrender if their pursuers would
give pledges to
PROTECT THEM FROM LYNoHERs.
This was readily agreed to, and they
were put under arrest. They burned
their letters and pictures, and it is
feared made way with considerable
money. The boys while here refused
to give their names, stating that this
was their first raid, and that they
were dragged into it, intimating that
they were
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-03

A late judge was a noted wag. A
young lawyer was once making his
first effort before him, and had thrown
himself on the wings of his magma
ton lar into the upper regions, and
was seemingly preparing for higher
ascent, when the judge exclaimed;
Hold on, hold on, my dear sir Don't
go any higher, for you are already out
Of jurisdiction Of the eourt.I
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The BOy PREACHER In DimcuItIes.

The Central Methodist Episcopal
Conference commenced its session
at Canton, ILL.,, on Wednesday. Over
two hundred ministers we're present.
Charges were preferred against Rev.
George Il. Meredith, the boy preacher,
offalsehood breaking pledge, drunken
ness, profanity, and criminal intimacy
with a Miss Oliver, of Rock Island,
last spring. The trial is progressing.
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gested that he wanted no lawsuit, Mr..
Brooks told him that his conduct GER
tainly made him appear to be anxious
TOR something Of the kind.
The cars partitioned off are the best
on the Louisville division. On the
partition door of each is the following
notice, in large letters:
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS IN THE STATE
OF TENNESSEE.
WHEREAS, Senate bill No. 342.
section l.. passed April Z, 1881, re-.
quires all railroad companies to
furnish separate cars, or portion Of a
car, cut off by partition wall, in which
all colored passengers, who pay first
class passenger rates or fare, may have
privilege to enter, and keep in good
repair and with the same conveniences
aud subject to the same rules govern
ing other first class cars preventing
smoking and obscene language"
This half of the car is exclusively
for the use of colored passengers, and
no smoking or obscene language will
be allowed.
D. w. o. ROWLAND,
Genl Supt. of Transportation.
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Mr.. Samuel Mckenzie, Cumberland,
Md, writes; Il am sixty-eight years
of age. About four years ago / began
to 60 into decline. / suffered from
dyspepsia, stone in the bladder, weak
lungs, and general nervous debility.
Nothing | tried did me anyeood until
| used Browns Iron Bitters. This
remedy has made ms a robust
and strong, aud feel all the FIRE and
activity Of youth once more in my
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How TO Seenre HnnIh-

It seems strange that any one viii
suffer from arrangements brought on
by impure blood, when Scovills' Sar.
saparilla and Stillingia, orBlood and
Liver Syrup, will restore health. II
is the best blood purifier ever discov.
cred, effectually curing scrofula, syph-
little disorders, weakness Of the kid.
neys, erysipelas, malaria; all nervous
disorders and debility, bilious com
plants, diseases Of the blood. liver.
kidneys, stomach, skin, etc II cor
Iects indigestion. A single bottle will
prove TO you its merits as a health
ienewer, for it acts like a charm.
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menrY,s CarhoIlc HnIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns
and all kinds Of skin eruptions, freck-
les and pimples. Be sure you get
Henry's carbolic salve, as all others
r but limitations and counterfeits.
Price Is cents.
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OF the Ccle-SCney system the New
York Banker and Broker says:
The roads composing the new sys-
TEN are, in the main, in good condi-
ton, with steel rails, iron bridges and
frst-elass equipment, and are being
improved every day. 1t will not be
long till the new management will
give as fine facilities throughout the
South for rapid, pleasant riding and
prompt movement Of freight as can be
had over the trunk lines Of the North.
When this is generally known and the
new life in the South, that has been
springing up everywhere, impresses
itself upon the public, a grand rush of
capital and enterprising men will be
made to this region, that has not been
surpassed in the West. The location
Of these roads composing this new
organization are suchthat competition
and rival railroad building will have
great difficulty in seriously affecting
its property; besides, the men at the
head Of affairs, both in financial and
business way, are men OF great expert
enee and capital, and will look after
the new competitor for public favor.
It will be remembered that We conf
IDENTIFY predicted this combination
some weeks since. We can as conf
IDENTIFY say that another combination
in the same interest, Of even greater
Importance, will soon be perfected
in fact, is practically agreed upon now.
The seeuTitiesof the lines above men.
toned are now worthy special consid.
Grafton of investors. The grand
growth Of the Cole-Seney system thus
far has been on the solid basis Of com
bination for better facilities at less
cost, in the best territory Of the
Southeast.
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COCAINE
SOftens the Hair when Harsh and
Dry.

Soothes the irritAted scalp.
Affords the richest luster.
Prevents the hair from falling off.
Promotes its healthy, vigorous
growth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-03

The leading Scientists OftO-day agree
that most diseases are caused by disordered
Kidneys or LIVER. If. therefore, the Kidneys
and Liver are kept in perfect order, perfect
health will be the result. This truth has only
been known a short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able to
find relief. The discovery Of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks a new era in
the treatment Of these troubles. Made from
a simple tropical leaf Of rare value, il CEN
tains Just the elements necessary 10 nourish
and invigorate both Of these great organs,
and safely restore and keep them In order. 1t
is positive Remedy for all the diseases
that cause pains in the lower part Of the body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundice,
Dizziness. Gravel, Fever, Ague, Malarial
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
Liver and Urinary Organs.
II Is an excellent and safe remedy for fe-
males during Pregnancy. 1t will control
Redistribution and is invaluable for Leucor-
rhma or Failing of the Womb.
AS o, Blood Purifier 1t is u~nequaled, for it
cures the organs that MAKE the blood.
This remedy, which has done such wonders,
is put up In the LARGEST SIZED BOTTLE
Of any medicine upon the market, and is sold
by Druggists and all dealers at eI.25 per bot
tie. For Diabetes, enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE. 1t is a POSITIVE
Remedy.
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The subscription price Of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is S. per
snnum and SOC per month for less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOstage
free. Payable in advance invsria-
bly,.
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Monday EveninE. Oct. 8, 1851.

THE Chattanooga Times will hence
forth be issued seven daysin the week.
This may be called one Of the signs of
the times in daily journalism.
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MEMBERS OF GANG
to whom this job fell. j. II. B.

Hon. J. X. Jones, of Washington
Hampstead county, who arrived in
the city last evening, conversed with
all Of the robbers at Hope. Cox, cap
tured by Clark Hall and his compan-
ion, Mr.. Jones reports 10 be a very
bad man. Monroe and Delany, the
two captured in the Nation, are mere
boys.
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EDUCATIONAL.
Miss COlVay'S School
vii Reopen Monday, October Sd, 1881.

IN order to give themselves tho bes possible
Il opportunities for the thorough study Of the
excellent Quincy methods, Miss Conway, Miss
and MissAcree will spend the month
of September in theBostOn andQuiney schools.
When they return, it will be to bring to the
Memphis people and their children the very
ing to communicate with tho Principal in the
meantime, may do go by addressing her at 6l8
fremont Street, Boston, Mas. Circulars con
full particulars may be had at the
bookstores on and after September Goth. 1928
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At the preliminary examination
yesterday at Hope, all the prisoners
we're fully identified, and their bail
fixed at $4,000 each. 1t is probable
that a special term of court will be
held and hat they will be quickly
tried and sentenced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-03

DIR. Green's Oxygenated BItters
is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bill
BUSINESS, malaria, Indigestion, all dis
orders of the stomach, and diseases of
the blood, kidneys, liver, skin, etc.
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A Leading Professor Speaking OF
Sensible People.


DR.. S., the prominent Eastern
medical lecturer, says: Every daysen-
sible people come to me complaining OF
their health being broken down. The
answers to my inquiries always are
what | surmise-nature's laws have
been totally disregarded; consequently
the blood, the stream of life, becomes
northumberland as a result Of this
blood poisoning, l find dyspepsia and
d~isordered functions of the heart,
lungs, liver and kidneys, accompanied
by headache, nervous debility, and
other impaired organic portions, often
verging on paralysis. In order to
keep the digestive organs in proper
health and strength, | and my friends
in the profession have recommended
Browns Iron Bitters-they act SO
mildly and soothingly, never having
any unpleasant after-effects, strength.
ening the organs Of digestion, and
permanently removing every symptom
Of i'll health, languor, and debility.
No remedy in the East gives such
satisfaction as Browns Iron Bitters,
and all druggists can procure it fol
you. Don't be persuaded to use o
substitute. This remedy contains nc
alcohol and is the only preparation Of
iron that does not blacken the teeth
-ISun.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-03

Everybody is using Browns Iron
Bitters, and everybody is astonished
at its many marvellous cures whore all
others have failed.
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Health is Wealth

Dr.. y. O. WEsT's NERVE AND Dram TREAT-
HFgTi a specific for Hysteria. DizEiness. Com
Y%ulsi0ns, Nervous Headache, Mental Bepres-
sion, Loss Of Memory, 6permatorrhma, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by O~Yer-exerti0n, self. abuse, or
over-indllgencc, which leads TO misery, decay
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar a box, or six bexes for Eve dollars;
sent by mail prepaid on receipt Of price. We
guarantee six boxes 10 cure any case. With
zach order received BY US for six boxes, accom-
panied with FIVE dollars, we will send the pur-
ohaser our written guarantee to return the
mOneyfif the treatment does not effect a cure.
Guarantees Issued only by A. RENKERr 4
CO., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. bxxxiiilHd&W
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Bakers Pain Panacea cures pain in
mar and beast. Use externally and
internally and find relief.