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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
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McMinville New Era.l
l. The tax of ten cents on the hun.
dred dollars for State purposes for
1880 was placed 10 the hands of officers
on the first Of September, 1881, to be
collected by distraint.
2, The tax Of forty cents onthe hun
dred dollars for State purposes for
1881, will be placed in the hands OF
officers, to be collected by distraint,
the first Of November. l88l-being
sued for taxes twice in the same year,
aud from which there are no exomp-
tons.
3. The tax of forty cents on the one
hundred dollars for State purposes for
1882, is due the first of July of that
year, and if not paid will be placed in
the hands Of officers, to be collected
by distraint, the first of November,
1882.
These three taxes amount to ninety
cents on the one hundred dollars for
State purposes, and all have to be paid
in fourteen months time, and are due
in nine months from the LIST OF
November, 1881, to July l, 1882.
We know it is the purpose of these
high tax bond organs to keep the
naked, bare truth from the people. II
a mans State tax was $40 in 1880, it
will be just eight times that amount
for 1881 and 1882, to be paid in two
instalments in twelve months, and
that too in a year Of one of the sever
est droughts that ever visited the
State, for the people cannot realize on
their crops for 1882, before they are
placed ia the clutches of the law by
these coupon scalpers aud bond gor-
morants.
Tell the people the truth, and they
can readily determine who are honest
or dishonest in presenting these ques.
tions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
The country lying adj gent to the
river and in northeast Arkansaw, also
turns out cotton in heavy volume, as
will be seen hY the following list.

In tho region TO tho north ofthis
along the Mississippi river, including
the counties in southeast Missouri.
a yield Of fully 10000 bales Of cotton
per annum is realized. The total
production Of Southern Missouri is
about 10000 bales yearly, of which
three fourths is grown in the four
counties lying in the southeast corner
Of the State, viz: Pemiscot, 2sA bales:
Dunklin, back of it, 1851 bales; New
Madrid, I449 bales and Stoddard,
1902 bales. The remaining cotton
producing counties are on the south
ern border Of the State and are
Wayne, Butler, Ripley, Oregon, Burk,
fancy, Barry. Stone and Mcdonald
counties. On the east side Of the
Mississippi river in Tennessee the
cotton product Of the several coun-
ties is Upton, 2l.4l5 bales; Dyer, 1854
bales; Lauderdale, 1880 bales; 0bion,
1925 bales; lake, 24l2 bales. The
total annual production Of all the
counties Of West Tennesseeis 100000,
and the total yield Of the counties in
Mississippi, Northeast Arkan-
,as, mentioned above, aud West Ten.
nessee, is 10000 bales, OF above one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
Health is WeaIthI

DR.. Il. Q. VESTS NIRYE AND BRAiE TREAr.
MEET; q specific for Hysteria, DizEinesS. Con.
yulsiens, Nervous Headache, Mental Depres.
stoni Loss Of Memory, SpormatOrrhma, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature 0id
Age. caused by oyer-exertion, self abuse, OF
oY~ef-indnlgence, which leads TO misery, decay
haeh, box contains one months treatment.
One dollar 4 box, or six boxes for 1--WE dollars,
sent by mail prepaid on receipt Of price. W.
guarantee SIX boxes 10 cure any case. with
each order receivedb BY Us forsix boxes, accom-.
panied with hYe dollars, w will send TIE pur-
chaser our written guarantee To- return M
money II the treatment does not effect a cure.
guarantees issued only by A. RENKERT 4
OO.i wholesale and Retail Drugrists, 2i5 Main
street, Memphis, Tenn, Orders NJ mail viii
fspstfep prompt attention. 66xxxiiiib5d&W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

A good deal Of pain has been given
to the church newspapers in the East
by the rumor that the religious SER
vicesat the Yorktown Centennial cele-
bration were to be conducted by a
Catholic clergyman. The Independ-
ent brayely said il wasn't afraid, but
some Of the other denominational or
gans plainly we're. 1t was said that
Senator Johnston, the Chairman OF
the Commission, was a Catholic, and
that he had favored his own Church.
The report proves to be unfounded.
An Episcopal clergy man will ohiciate
the first day, There may be Catholic
services one day out of regard to the
French visitors, but no preference
will be given to that church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
A Future King and His Brother
Nav York Ttibune1

Great is the decorum of Albert
Victor and George, the sons of the
Prince of Wales. On only one occa-
sion, at Melbourne, did Prince Albert
show much animation, and that was
when he heard a bystander speak
in admiring terms of bis father. The
young Prince started forward and
shook the man heartily by the hand.
Prince George, the younger brother,
takes great care Of his personal ap.
pearance. On emerging from an Aus
trahan gold mine be created some
amusement by his distress on finding
his clothes soiled and his hair rum
pied. Nor was he happy until a look
ing glass and brush we're procured,
by the aid of which to readjust his
toilet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

The worlds history is a divine
poem, Of which the history Of every
nation is a canto and every man a
word, It's strains have been p~ealing
all along down the centuries, and,
though there have been mingled the
discords Of warning cannon and dying
men, yet TO the Christian philosopher
and historian-the humble listener
there has been a divine melody run
ming through the song which speaks
Of hope and halcyon days 10 come
| James A. Garfield.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

Mrs. Mary Martin, of Harrisburg,
Pa, says. Il suffered severely from a
complication of female diseases; that
sense of beariDg-down seemed as if it
would kill me; my habits we're very
irregular; nothing seemed to benefit
me until | tried Browns Iron Bitters.
They acted like a charm, and now |
enjoy perfect health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
One Hundred and Seventeen
Years Ago.

Jackson Dispatch, 9th.
Mrs. Nancy Tins died Wednesday
at the residence of Mr.. Robert Smith,
of this city, at the advanced age Of
III years. Mrs. Tins was born in
Pendleton District, South Carolina,
in the year 1864. Her maiden name
war Golden when she married Mr..
Tins Of the adjoining District of Alb
beyille. She was, several years before
her death, entirely helpless. Mrs
Robert Smith is her granddaughter.
She had a son in the war Of 1872
But one Of her children is now living,
who resides in Texas, and is ninety
years old. She retained her mentaI
faculties up to the time of her death
and had been a member of the Baptist
church for more than 100 years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
Tuesday evening. sept. II, 1881.
WHERE THE COTTON GROWS.

The banner cotton producing coun-
ties Of the several Southern States
will be seen in the following list, two
being reported from Mississippi, as
they are the only ones in the South
where the annual yield exceeds that
Of the one in which Memphis is stu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
The Memphis a. Paducah Rail-
rOad.

Ripley News, 81
Mr., H. 4. Huntington, a nephew Of
Colonel c. p. Huntington, ofour rail.
road, who is also a director and part
owner of the road, accompanied by
Dr.. Hillhouse, Chief Engineer Of the
chesapeake q Ohio railroad, Mr.. o.
II. Piper, Of Memphis, and Mr.. Dun
adant, the contractor, who is buildina
the extension Of the Mobile & Ohio
railroad from Columbus to Cairo, ar
rived in this place Wednesday from
Dyersburg, took dinner and passed ON
to Coyington. During their stay in
town Mr.. Huntington was in.
terviewed by a prominent citi.
zen, 10 whom he said that work
would be commenced upon the south.
ern end Of our railroad at once, and
the line completed from Covington
scress Hatchie as peedily as possible,
probably before the first of January
next. He also told our informant
that the company expected to build a
telegraph line along the line at once,
and that Ripley would be placed in
telegraphic communication with the
outside world at an early day.
As 70 the rumors in regard to the
change in the location Of the railroad.
Mr.. Huntington remarked that it
would be the policy Of his compaRg 10
build upinstead OF crippling the towns
along the line, and that no material
changes in the present route we're
contemplated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

eighth Of the total yield Of the coun-
try. The growth of cotton at present
in the Indian Nation is about 10000
bales per annum While on this sub
ject it may be we'll to mention that
the cotton yield of the counties
through which the projected railway
toward Selma, Ala, is to pass, aggre-
gates $50, 600 bales per annum, wholly
within the State of Mississippi, while
the counties of Pickens and Greene, in
Alabama, just beyond the Mississippi
line, produce over $1,000 bales year.
1t may be safe to calculate that $4,000
bales of. cotton or more will annually
find its way TO this market by the pro-
posed Selma railway after it is COM
pleted. The cotton producing power
of the country tributary to this mar
ket as mentioned above is ar interest
ing theme to every merchant, as their
trade largely depends upon this great
atanla .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
EncrtM.e nd Decreaap.

The census shows that the proper
ton Of voters to the population is / to
8 H.lOO. The proportion of persons
troubled with kidney and liver disor-
ders has been alarmingly increasing,
but since the almost universal use OF
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure these diseases are rapidly dimin-
ishlng.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

The last butter | got from YOU
she said to the dealer, was very
strong" II know it, madam was
the candid reply, "but l couldn't help
it. My %neighbor, who has a spite at
me, must have mixed L~imburger
cheese with bis hay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

An Ohio man. That was a funny
mistake Of the man who took up a
Testament, and, glancing at the run.
ming title, IS. Matthew, said he al
ways knew Stanley was smart, but
know he ever wrote on religious
subjects Boston Transcripts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

The subscription price Of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is s. per
annum and SOC per month for less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOStage
free. Payable in advance invaria-
bly,.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

The leading Scientfsts 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 ana 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 yilue, 1t CEN
tains just the elements necessary to nourish
and invigorate both Of these great organs,
and safely restore and keep them in order. II
is a POSITIVE Remedy for all the diseases
that cause pains in the lower part Of the body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, Jaundiee,
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever. Ague, Malarial
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
LIVER and Urinary Organs.
1t is an excellent and safe remedy for fe-
males during Pregnancy. 1t will control
M~enstruation and is invaluable for Leucor-
rh@a or Falling Of the Womb.
As a Blood Purifier IL is unequaled, for IL
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.20 per bot
tie, For Diabetes, enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE. 1t is a POSITIVE
Remedy.
48xxxiiii48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
St. Agnes Female Academy, Memphis.

VNHIS institution is delightfully."- situated in
i 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 seclusion, which
ever exeits so powerful an influence over tho
moral, physical and intellectual life. The
course of study embraces the various branches
Of a solid ana useful education. In the regu-
lar English course, the pupils on entering are
ranked according to their proficiency in Or
biography, Grammar. and Arithmetic. Par
tcular attention is given TO Sacred and Pro-
Iane History, Rhetoric and Composition,
Latin and French enter into the regular
course, portion. of time is allowed 10 each
pupil for plain and ornamental Needlework,
she'll Flowers, etc. Terms per Session, pay
able hall. 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,
slOO and SIS, 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 ma1e for partial absence or with
drawal before the expiration Of the term, ex-
cept IN case Of serious OF protracted illness.
hxTeAs-German. Italian, etc., each s12;
Music on Piano and use Of instrument, $50;
Drawing and Water COlOrs, $40; Oil Painting,
S2D; Embroidery and Ornamental Work, $40;
Use Of Library, 50; Dancing and Calisthenics
At professors charges; Vocal Music in class ,S5;
Private Lessons, SIS. Board per month during
vacation, If spent at the Academy, washing,
etc., SO. Medicine and physicians fees will
form extra charges. Terms for day pupils, SO,
"a, - or So per month. For further p%articu-
lars aapplly to the LADY eUPERI0n.
1917
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13
To the ax.Payers of
the I4th District.

V0UR Road Tax for tho year 1881 Is due
il and must be paid before the first Of 0cto
Der or costs will accrue.
| will be at the office Of Esq. Fleming, No.
80 Madison street, rear Office in basement,
daily from 10 to IL am, from now till October
Isl for tho purpose Of receiving said tax.
VIM P 0RNE,
District Clerk and Treasurer.
September 9Th, 1881. 429
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

Prema r Loss Of the Hair
May be entirely prevented by the use
of Burnett's Cocoaine.
Unexpectedly Of Bur1etts Flavor.
ing Extracts consists in their perfect
purity Of strength.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

Duluth, recognizing that its celeb
rity as the zenith city Of the unsalted
seas was due to the famous speech of
Proctor Knott, has decided TO erect a
statue in some public place in that
town, of the Kentuckian. We have
always believed that Knott would
regret making that speech. Wait till
he sees the statue. = Boston Post.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

The best strengtheuer Of mind and
body is Browns Iron Bitters. 1t is
very soothing and refreshing in its
effect,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

Entered 1t the POstof3ce at Memphis. Tenn
afocond-olass matter.
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MRS. @. FL. Fits
WILL OPEN HzR
Private Conservative
ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER.

A COURSE Of four years has been arranged
"A and carefully adapted for the use of pu-
will DO formed Of the pupils in the first two
grades in the History and Science of Music,
and of those in the second two in Harmony.
Pupils wishing to enter upon this course will
be examined and ranked according to their
speciality.
For particulars address
MRS c. II. Fits,
Us Care Of e. Witzmann x Co.
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Miss COlVayS School
win Reopen Monday, October Sd 1881.

IN order to give themselves the bes possible
excellent Quincy methods, Miss Conway, Miss
LeWellyn and MissAcree will spend the month
Of September in theBoston andQuincy schools.
When they return, it will be to bring to the
Memphis people and their children the very
best that this country affords. Anyone wish
ing to communicate with the Principal in the
meantime, may do so by addressing her at 6l8
fremont Street, Boston, Mas. Circulars con-
tanning full particulars may be had at the
bookstores on and after September Goth. 1928
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-13

LEDGER Job printing office, ID Mad
son street,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1881-10-04
CHAPTER ~

onc short year previous 10 the opening
Of our story. these two Young dovcling> had
met at a SUNDAY school picnic, where they
cummuuci together III maiden meditation
and Reginald was ~ happy that he did no,
realize that he was sitting on "A blackberry
pie until there was motion Ia adjourn.
Elizabeth Ann mi Reginald loved each
other from that dav. Two months later,
IL they stood in the mellow moonlight.
Reginald said:
Dearest Elizabeth Ann, wilt thou BE-
mine? -
And Elizabeth Ann wiltcd.
But just AT that moment a cruel parent
sprang upon the scene, AMI Reginald
wiited. too. You know, perhaps, that
cruel parent l. a confounie-i nuisance, but
it i impossible To- write novel without
cruel parent or two in il
CHAPTER III.
Elizabeth Ann had a cruel father. She
would have preferred different sort of
father. but she had no choice In the mat
ter. She loved her father because he was
the only father she ever had. but she loved
Reginald more. The cruel father was a
proud and naughty man. He was the
po>>e>>or al forty acres AMI a brindie cow
He had great expectations for hi, daugh-
ter, AMI he said frequently AMI often that
never should she marry Il simple Youth.
with nothing but strong arm an honest
heart ami ,hrcc-blade,I knife. He said
this IL though ne meant it. And he did
CHAPTER ".
In chapter one we left the lovers to-
geIhcr NJ the door, where the knock had
come
Elizabeth Ann was clothed in medita-
ton and piece ri blue ribbon. The
cruel parent was away, which was we'll
for Reginald
Elizabeth Ann" ne said. II have come
To say farewell. At IN early hour | de-
part. ] vamoose, but not forever / go
to the wide west To grow up with a col
mine. In few short months will return.
and some bright evening when the yellow
moonlight Is falling athwart the dim vista
Oi the universe and the katviid il piping
her mourniul lay amid the outrageous
foliage hereabout>, | will walk triumph
anily up here, with naughty air and
pair Of diamond shirt stui>. Look 1T me.
Elizabeth Ann, Do you see anything like
4 proud spirit about me? Well, I've got
one. don Inail-nOt this early III the
season, anyway. | break loose from the
crowded circumstances of an irk>ome civ
iiized existeLcc, and buy blue shirt. The
scenes that have known ME for twenty-five
summers and some springs shall know ME
no more until possess a bank account
and stove-Pipe hat. Elizabeth Ann,
ajoO!'
And he was gone
CHAPTER v.
Two years have passed away with all
their varied changes. You have noticed, |
no doubt, shat years when they pass away !
usually take their varied changes with !
hem. The cruel patient had passed |
AWAY, too. and Elizabeth Ann was a pen !
i've orphan. She had come into posses !
,ion OF the forty acres and the brindle
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1881-10-04
JESSE AND FRANK.
a Man from New Mexico Talks
About the Famous Outlaws.

The Kansas City Times representative
aad . long talk Yesterday with a WELL
known citizen 81 New Mexico. At present
"A resident oi S'corr". VIII" had y great
heal - >av about the James b"v> and their
haunt>. both in New Mexico AMI the In
ian territory. The gentleman talked by
the card. AMI somewhat; a>toni>hc,i the re-
l.or;e- lev saving: Frank James won't live
v--v long: he i on hi last legs now
Who do YOU know lhi>?'
We'll, know il from a man who ha>
sen him within month. and he >w.ar>
hat Frank i in very bad nix from the
= ,uni> he received a; N"rihricld."
How i this man
Ike l. citizen oi Colorado and an
o.,:c r. AMI ii either Frank or Jessie James
Committed any crime against the laws oi
Colorado. the officer would surely try AMI
arrest them. lie will not arrest them.
however. for their Missouri crimes"
What did h >ay about Jesse james"
Very little, except that he had seen
him in Frank, company Within six
months. /: Wa after hi wounds at
Shepherd, hands. near Joplin. which. by
ne way. NV iniyrman; saws came within
an ace oi proving fatal"
How IL YOU know that Your informant
eyer saw or knows either Frank ur Jesse
.Idm..>?
lie i man who's. word l. good any,
where in Colorado or New Mexico He i
a member ii the Rocky Mountain Detect
i've association. and some year, ago when
Frank jaime, was arrested and taken to
-. I.oui> iram Jackson county. this man
could have identified him, but wa> not
given chance This man arrested sworc
himself ont oi the police station in ~.
Louis. but since tina; time evidence has
been found which proves without doubt
that il wa> Frank James. and cx-Chici
MrDonough, OF ~. Louis. knows all about
it
I'll the man l. 80 positive he knows all
about the noted outlaws, why does he not
come forward and secure the $4,000 Of
Tered for their capture"
He may io so some day, but Jesse will
never De taken alive, unless caugh; asleep.
Both of the boy, have friends in Colorado.
New Mexico. in the Indian Territory and
the panhandle of Texas. who give them
shelter and protection six months out Of
every twelve. But have said more than
! intended COOL day" AMI with these
words the man from Socorro bowed him
sell out and an.
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from the incompetent young man.
He tarries along till the old man is
dead. Hethen becomes rich himself
and his life is fulfilled.
Meanwhile the young men who
have gone into mercantile life, who
have made hand OH the farm; Who
have taken their places at the work
bench, with hammer and saw, with
file AMI cold chisel, the musket, or has
donned the undyins blue of the sea !;
are prosperous and contented, enjoy
ing the perfection of health. along with
contentment, and pay enough to an
swer their wants. No useless pinings
for them, no warnings. No entering
into the sharp competition of thou
san.ls. No starvation period, no
leb;s, no battles with the washer
woman or the landlady. No assinine
reputation, no life long enemies from
among the resentful people who have
he IN trickei. No hoggish client, cali
ing for more vigor on the part of his
coadjutor III oppression.
The field AM the workshop and
hundreds of honorable occupations
are open to all. The man that yearns
.or honor, let him seek it i'm the pri-
vate station. All this running in and
nut of courtrooms, sitting within the
bar, feet cooked up. with an owl-like
expression Oh the countenance, MI
this riding around town, are nothing
in real honor when compared to the
unobstrusive walks of quieter life.