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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

private company which has an exclu-
siye right to use the streets and alleys
for twenty years at least. After that
the city may buy the Water Works.
Now, to say that there is not a recip.
rocal obligation on the part OF the
company, expressed or implied, would
be to say that the people could sur
render the right of self government OF
could transfer the police power Of the
State to a private corporation for a
term Of years. The charter Of the
company was srtfully drawn we ad-
NIT; it was passed some eleven or
twelve years ago, when special
charters granting extraordinary priv
leges could be obtained by those who
knew how to go about it The pres
emit company, of course, had nothing
to do with that The charter does
not even say that the company shall
furnish good water or drinkable water,
and we learn that some Of the new
stockholders fall back on this singular
but easily understood omission, and
say that if they were to pumps suf-
6cient supply Of water from the bayou
it would comply with the letter Of Tie
law. Not that they propose to Do
this, We presume and feel certain, bat
they feel safe when they have pumped
enough of Wolf river water to cleanse
the house connections and sewers aud
supply the ere plugs This seems to
be the final stand taken by the con-
pany. This is s question which cen
Germs the future OF Memphis, and
should not be forgotten the moment
the water runs in the pipes and the
rains fill our cisterns. Il Is a matter
to be thoughtfully considered by
minds not easily moved by intemper-
ate appeals to prejudice or reckless as
sertions. The truth is what We are
after and the welfare Of the greatest
number. To the people at large it is
a matter of indifference who
are the stockholders of this
company. The present owners may
die, sell out or move away, but
the system would remain, and it is the
We have to consider. If Wolf
river water can be made to auswer all
purposes the sooner We find it out the
on the other hand
his water is at times filthy
md unhealthy, and unfit for house
hold uses we should as a matter of
self preservation look out for some
supply.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

The Water Works Company was
found by a juryof twelve men to DO not
a nuisance. This is a negative prop
osition, it is true, but to flat extent
favorable to the company. This, how
ever, does not finally adjourn he dis
cussion of the water question. We
admit that almost any kind Of water
furnished in abundance would rinse out
thesewers, and hat this, under our pres
ent system, is Of the first Importance.
The people we're ordered, under pain
Of severe penalties, to fill up their old
water closets. This was generally done.
1t followed next as an absolute neces-
sitp that they had to connect with the
sewer system, which took the place of
tho ancient holes in the ground used
for fecal deposits. The people we're
never ordered by the Taxing District
government to connect with the Water
Company's pipes, but it amounted to
the same asfar as they were concerned.
The new closets would soon have be-
come offensive, uncomfortable and sick.
ening without a supply Of running
water to keep them clean. Very few
people could obtain sufficient water
any ether way, and even then it would
have been at great inconvenience
md probably expense. Hence
he fact is sand cannot be de-
lied that the great majority Of the
are compelled to patronize a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Society Items in Jewish Circles.

The following letter appears in the
Jewish South of the 21st inst:
MEMPHIS, October, 1881.
Editors Jewish South;
Mrs. Julius Wise has returned from
the North.
The death and burial Of james A.
Garfield has been manifested by Grape
and mourning goods that draped many
Of our houses; flags hung at half mast.
Business houses were closed, churches
were open. Fire bells were pealinR
the funeral knell, and the streets were
crowded with the populace of the
city.
Our little folks are we'll pleased
over their fair, which WIS a success,
They realized about 1925.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
Prices Under the COnfederne,

Columbia, S. c., Register.l
A friend sends US the following
circular, and writes: Provisions are
high now, but they might be worse.
For example, notice the enclosed:
Confederate States of America,
Subsistence Department, Richmond,
Va, September 26, 1s5l-The follow
ing prices, being the average of late
schedules established by Commission
ers for States east Of the Mississippi
river, with cost of transportation In-
cluded, will be charged for subsis-
tence stores sold TO officers under the
act Of February II, 1854, and amend
ments, in Virginia, North Carolina.
South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, AL
ALBANIA, Mississippi and East Louisi-
ana, until further orders: Bacon,
81 30 per pound; fresh beef, 20 cents
per pound; -four, S40per barrel, corn
meal, 81 50 per bushel Of 80 pounds;
rice. 30 cents per pound; peas, Sc 80
per bushel Of 60 pounds; sugar So per
pound; coffee, Sc per pound; candles,
70 Is per pound; soap, 81 per pound;
vinegar, 81 20 per gallon; molasses,
$40 per gallon; salt, 80 cents per
pound"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

JUDGE John Baxter, of the United
States Circuit Court, is also spoken of
for a position in Arthur's Cabinet.
He has a life position where he is, and
perhaps would think little before
giving it up. A Cabinet position
would only last four years-less than
four years now, and at the end Of the
term he would be cut of Office, which
is a sad condition for one whohas ever
held a high position.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Tue total population of New Mex
leo, according to Census Bulletin 267,
is 1856, divided as follows: Males
64,496; females, 5000; native, Ill ,514;
foreign, sO5l; white, lOS,722; cOlOred,
1851. The last class includes In
dams and Chinese. The total popu-
lation Of the Territory in 1870,
according to the census of that year.
was 1854; an increase in ten years Of
PISA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
An Old Womnn,s ADVICE.

Aunt Rachel, writing to the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, says: when you
feel unwell aud think you must take
medicine. for goodness sake get the
best If you need a remedy that will
make you regular in your habits, give
you a natural appetite, make your skin
clear and smooth, and remove all spots
and blcmishes that indicate i'll health;
if you wish to be free from mental
depression, fretfulness, peevishness,
w~aketulness aud other disorders, use
Browns Iron Bitters."
S. Mansfield & Co., w. n. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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Health is Wealth!

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY, !

STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY CouETY,l
OFFICE County Court CLERK,
Memphis, Tenn, October 9Th, 1881.
To Eliza stillman. Administrative Of Julia
Stiilnan. deceased.
HAVING suggested tho insolvency OF the
IL estate Of Julia Stillman. deceased, Won
are hereby ordered TO give notice, by ADVERTISE
mont in some newspaper published within the
said State, and also at the Court-house door
Of Shelby. county, for all persons having
claims against said estate, to appear and file
the same, with the Clerk Of the County Court
authenticated IN the manner prescribed By law
on or before the Sth day Of February, 1881:
and any claim net fled on or before said day,
or before an appropriation Of tho funds ofsaid
in law and equity.
Wines. ny hand, at Office. this 9Th day of
October, 1881.
By HUGH b. CULLEN, D. @.
Notice IS hereby given to creditors to fle
claims as required BY lay.
This October 8th, 1881.
ELIZA sTILLMAN, Adm'1.
James Gallagher, soPr. 3642sI
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Work ON the Memphis & PadH-
eah Railroad.

RIPLEY News Ill
Work on the railroad north of TOWN
under the direction of Mr.. Martin
Kelley, Is progressing satisfactorily.
Over two miles Of grading has been
finished up already. Between four
and five hundred hands are at work
and additional laborers are arriving
every day.
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on-ResIaons usotIeo.

No, 4le4-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
liam Williams.
IT appearing from affidavit in this cause
Il that tire defendant, William Williams,
Is a nonresident Of the State OF Ten
nesseej 1t Is therefore ordered that he
make pig appearance herein. at the court
or before the fret Monday In November, 1881,
and plead, answer or demur 10 Complainant
bill, or the same will DO taken for confessed
a. TO- him and set for hearing ex-parts.
and that q copy Of this order be pub,
iisned once 2 week, for four successive weeks,
a copy-Attest;
, J. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
BF =. B. MoHEEHY, DC. AM.
Richard Campbell, sol'r for complainant.
$685. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Rev. DR.. Frederick A. Ross, the
celebrated Presbyterian minister, is
"a years and 10 months old, and has
been preaching Sc years. In The late
meeting Of the Synod Of Nashville at
Knoxville last week, he made a power
lul speech in favor of reyersion OF the
Confession Of Faith. Holding up a
pamphlet written by himself, he said;
l. It settles the fact that reproba-
ton, which contains in it the whole
question of REDEMPTION as taught in
the Confession of Faith, is not in the
Bible.
2. 1t suggests also the theory of the
personal self, a theology which every
Evangelical church may accept. A
theology, which, whilei it rejects repro
baton, teaches the divine sovereignty
to the fullest extent; nay, foreordina-
ton TO the fullest extent, yet in abso-
Lutte harmony with perfect self-de-
termining free agency. A theology
which gives a better Calvinism than
that Of the Confession of Faith. Yes,
sir, | am to-day a better Calvinist
than John Calvin. This is is not a
mere rhetorical flourish; it is sober
truth; for Calvinism summed up is in
two views of Divine Sovereignty.
John Calvin took one Of these; l take
the other, and my view is better
than his. And | leave the common
sense Of the people to say 80. Finally,
Mr.. Moderator, the old man has been
preaching in the Presbyterian church
more than flty-six years Of his eighty
four years and ten months. Must he
be now made to feel hal some of his
SONS in the ministry have lifted their
hands to smite the old mani For
what2 For preaching the same ser
mons he has always preached-better
now than he ever did, viii they
smite2 Will they smite2 Will they
smite2"
Notwithstanding the appeals Of the
"old man eloquent" the Synod did
not give him a vote.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

THE so-called Shelby County Fair
closed up Saturday without any nota-
Bile event or change from the situa-.
ton of things on former days, except
that there was a diminished attend
ance and an. appearance Of moving
away. This was to be expected
The cotton men, their families and
friends who attended Friday we're not
present TO swell the crowd, nor was
there any special attraction to draw
any class except the stockholders, ex-
hibitOrs and their friends. Much com
plant was made by those interesteda at
the criticisms of the LEDGER. Some Of
this in a very i'll tempered way. This
we expected and were prepared for.
The press of the city, without excep-
ton, has been in the habit Of extoll-
ing these fairs to the skies, under the
impression tina; it would promote the
interests and develop the resources Of
the county. We have departed from
this rule and believe that it will dc
good in the end. The managers them.
selves will some day thank US fol
stirring them up. We described this
fair just about as it was. Ali those
who attended and were not interested
some way know that it was a
truthful picture in the main.
We criticized it freely, just as
we would the shortcomings of q
street railroad a water company.
a poor play or any other institution
which deals with the public. Next
year if they will give a Fair worthy o.
the name we will note the improve.
meht with pleasure. If not, not.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

No wonder the emigration from the
Dominion to the United States is
large. For the past thirteen years
taxation in Canada has increased
enormously. The rate per capita in
1868 was $2.62 and 1881, 1892. 1t is
estimated that the rate for 1882 will
be $40 per capita.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
Henry's CarbOlic SeIVe

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 ali others
are but limitations and counterfeits.
% cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Improper medicines only aggravate
human diseases. Don't experiment
with your health. II you don't just
know what ails you, use Browns Iron
Bitters. 1t will strengthen you and
assist nature in removing every symp-
tom of distress.
S. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Colonel William Washington bat
tlehag, which was in the cavalry
charges at the battles of Cowpens and
Eutaw Springs, will be borne in the
procession at yorktown. 1t is the
only revolutionary battle flag fit for
use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
ME oilir0us 81 MempbIs rerret very

The citizens Of Memphis regret very
much the departure Of two Of the
most popular and enterprising young
men. They were the originators OF
Mardi GrAs, aud are at the head Of
every public enterprise. These gen.
tlemen have rented the Famous at
ST. Louis, and will leave here about
the first Of February. St. Louis can
feel proud 10 set such energetic and
wide-awake young men as the Lou.
bries are.
The Y. M. II. A. should have had
their regular meeting last Sunday, but
on account ofthe day being the eve Of
Yom kipur, the meeting was post
poned for next Sunday,
The Jeans Senators, a society COM
posed Of some OF our hvelyyoung men,
are now thoroughly organized. Any
handsome young men wishing to Join
this Jolly band can now send ia their
petition,
Miss Henrietta Barinds, secretary
Of the young ladies' sewing society,
has returned from Bailey Springs.
Mrs Caesar COIN, formerly OF this
city, but now OF Vienna, Illinois, is
here on a visis to her mother.
Last Saturday and Sunday being
Rash Hashano, the sygagOgues were
well attended, Rev. Or. Samfeld de-
livered an elegant sermon, subject,
"Inrninr over a New Bcafh Tho or
thodox synagogue having no Rabbi,
Mr., Franklin omciated at the Temple
Nom kipur, where there was a COM
mittee appointed aud collections we're
Dade for the RuSssan IsraeliteS.
Our theater was opened to the pub
lie on the Sd Of September. The
HumpU Dumpty troupe was the at
traction. They did a thriving bust
ness. This week we will have Barlow,
Wilson, Primrose aud West for three
nights. FANCHoN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Mrs Lucy +, Mccormick, Coving
ton, KY, writes: My constitution
was completely shattered by rheuma-
6sm. suffered intensely; stimulants
only gave me temporary relief. |
tried Browns Iron Bitters. 1t has
cured me completely, and | believe
permanently. After using two bottles,
/ felt better and stronger than ever L
did in all my life before"
S. Mansfield & Co. w. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

The subscription price of the
DAILY PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per
annum and soc per menth fer less
than one year. The WEEKLY
LEDGER is 81 per annum-pOstage
free. Payable in advance invaria-
hlv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Tho leading Scientists OftO-day agree
that most diseases arc caused by disorderod
Kidneys or Liver. II, therefore, the Kidneys
and Liver are kept In perfect order, perfect
health will bo the result. This truth has only
been known q short time and for years people
suffered great agony without being able 70
find relief. The discovery Of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks a new era In
the treatment Of those troubles. Made from
a simple tropical leaf of rare value, II 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 ofthe body
for Torpid Liver, Headaches, JAundioe,
Dizziness, Gravel, Fever, Ague, MalArial
Fever, and all difficulties Of the Kidneys,
Liver and Urinary Organs.
II Is a excellent and safe remedy for fe-
males during Pregnancy. II will control
Menstruation and is invaluable for Leucor-
rhma or Falling Of the Womb.
As 8 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 el.20 per bot
tie. For Diabetes, enquire for WARMERS
SAFE DIABETES CURE. 1t is a POSITIVE
T. i'I 4. WARNER & CO., Rochester, N. Y.
"A ~lsxxxiiiiIS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Within a day or two pressure has
been brought to bear upon President
Arthur in favor of the selection of
General L%onpstreet as the represent
tative Of the South in the New Cabinet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
BURNETT;s COCAINE

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, 1881-10-24
Green's OHygenafed Ritfers

DR.. Green'B OXygenated Biffers
is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bill
eusness, malaria, indigestion, all dis
orders Of the stomach, and diseases of
the blood, kidneys, liver, skin, etc.
Durno's catarrh snuff cures all af-
tectlons Of the mucous membrane of
the head and throat.
Dr. Motifs liver pills are the best
cathartie. W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

The Cleveland Banner, a staDeh
that is called a State credit Iaper,
says this Of the 100 3 bill:
Because We oppose the 1903 set
Element we are called a r~epudiator.
All right, gentlemen. We would
rather be called a repudiator than a
submissionist. At the next State
election the woods will be found full
Of just such repudiationists as we are.
A great fraud has been perpetrated
and the people are going TO see to il
that it is wiped out from the statute
books"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Col w. L. Cole has removed his
headquarters from Chattanooga to
Knoxville, but will spend much of
his time this winter in New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

J. Yolney Ryan, alias H. H. How
ard the insurance man, was caught
saving a plank with a case knife yes
terday morning. After search was
made two other small saws we're found
in his cell. They were shorter than a
case knife jackson Dispatch, q.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
5000 AGENTS WANTED TO SELL THE
LIFE OF GARFIELD!

man; his election and administration his
a,sassi, alton; his heroic struggle for life;
wonderful medical treatment; blood poison
ing; removal to Elberon; death, etc. Pro-
fu. ely illustrated, Splendid portrait Of Gar
field, his wife and motheTi scene Of the shoot
the surgeons and tho Cabinet. The only com
plete and authentic work. There is a fortuna
for agents first in the field with this book
Outfit soc. Speak quick. Address HUB-
BARD BROS, Atlanta, Ga.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Listen to the voice Of the public, ye
solitary skeptic, and hear it pronounce
a blessing On the greatest cough medi-
cine of the age, Coussens' Honey Of
Tar, which will cure Group, hoarse
ness, bronchitis, and diseases Of the
throat and lungs.
For sale by w. n. Wilkerson & Go.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

Senator Thurman, one ofthe United
States Commissioners to the recent
monetary conference in Paris, is in
New York, where bis son-in.l law, ex-
Governor Mccormick, of Arizona, is
i'll. Mr.. Thurman thinks that the
proceedings and debates of the mon
etary conference have produced con
siderable effect upon the minds Of
those who in Europe have given at
tention to monetary science, and that
the tendency of public opinion there
is toward the views entertained in
America-that is, toward a re
Mobilization Of silver and fxsE
ing by convention or status
tory enactments a uniform
ratio between the two metals. That
the fluctuations of value between
these metals is productive o. serious
evil, Mr.. Thurman says seem to be
generally admitted, and that a remedy
ought, if possible, to be discovered
and applied, was not denied. Before
the meeting Of the conference some
pains had been taken to spread the
impression that the United States ad.
vocated bi-metalism in order to obtain
a market for their silver, and for no
other purpose; but the facts laid be-
fore the conference and the speeches
OF the American delegates completely
dispelled that error.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

GAkFIELU L IIfS Of Pr0'idsnt g9I-
faithful history from cradle to grave, By the
eminent biographer, Col. Qonwell, Intro
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to 30 copies daily. 0utsells any other book
ten to one. Agents never made money 40
fast. The book sells itself. Experience not
necessary. Failure unknown. All make i'm
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24

MOnday evening. Oct. "a. 1851.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-24
Piles Piles II Piles n.

Our Indian Pile Remedy will positively and
efiectually cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Not for sale By druggists. Sent on
receipt Of price, 81. Send stamp for pamph-
let.
Z. F. COLBY, Tower Block. st. Louis, No.
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Entered t the P0stoacs At Msspa1' IS0a..
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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-02
DEAD THROUGH DRINK.
4 Former st. Pauttte, Dcn,Oratized bp
Drink, Ends His Life by q Shotgun.

Il
Drink, Ends His Life by q Shotgun.
Chas. Kirmse committed suicide By shooting him.
self about O'Clock last night The deceased was OF
German parentage, was a mechanic and was for
merly resident of ls9 Minnesota street, st. Pau
He has re; nly been employ d in the Minneapoi +
& ST. Louis shops, in this city. The azure of
the deed is attributed 20 dissipation
rmss vas drinking mau and hal
a t beea working since Wednesday. 1t was reported
that he had been drinking ssNely .iiA.
time He procured a single barre%ed. shotgun o5
tensiby to 2 0 cunning. and went TO Oak Lake aud
there 10 he grove committed the rash act He
placed the mulzle of the gun beneath his chin ana
tying ring 10 the trigger he
disch arged the contents, literally tearing
the head in a million fragments. bis
found eighty feet distant. boy who had just passed
heard the report of the gun, and turning. saw the
body fail to The grouTd nfeless. He at ONE gave
the alarm and Coroner Fairbairn went Immediately
t. the scene and ordered the remains taken to
the undertakers. Tho deceased leaves a wife and
two children, VIII recently lived In Duquos, Ill, but
who were expected to join him here tonight. A
letter as fou in his pocket addressed to his wife,
one from his wife aud from his sister in Read
ing, Penusylvaoia, md also an envelope
Containing his photo. In his farewell to his wife
he simply signiiei bis desire TO rid the world O;
himself aud expressed his love and affection for his
wife and child en-. He wished to be buried as
pauper. bottle partly fiei with whisky also
found upon the remains. The coroner will hold NO
inquest as Is is an apparent suicide