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WOODLAND BEACH
Stock Farm I!
TYPHOON.

Sire General Knox, by Vermont Hero dam by
young Hambletonian. General Knox has nine rep
Lady Maud record of 2.lS4. five year old record
2.2210; Camors, 2.l9H; Independence, public trial
last year 2lS12 and he possesses to wonderful de-
gree the capacity to transmit hsspeed to his progeny
all of his colts having the trottng quality largely
developed TYPHOON'S dam was by Conklin's
American STAR the sire of St. Cloud IS and Star 80
American Star mares have grown into such popu-
arty stand at the head of the list fashionable
dams having produced more trOtterS in the 80 list
than any other family of mares and being particular
ly adapted to training and campaigning. Among
many others we might instance, Dexter 217 Nette,
Washington, 2204; Huntress, 2.2O4; Powers, d.
Jay Gould. 2.21l3; Trio 223l4 Robert McGregor,
2,2S3: Frank Wood 2.2l; Carrie, 224l4 Young Sem
tinel 226: Orange Blossom, 226@; MOdesty. . 1861
Lady Blessington, 22 Grace 227 California Dexter,
2.2924; Harvest Queen. 230; and from Sres out OF
Star dams Hattie Woodward, 2l5H by Aberdeen, the
best to the credit of sire of his age Great Eastern
better two than any sire of his age has produced
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A piece Of muslin put next 10 every
layer of leather in sole viii prevent the
shoe from squeaking. People who can't
afford good clothes win thus doctor their
shoes without further delay, for there is
no telling when an accident may make
them late TO church.
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Every one is acquainted with the old
nursery story about the hen that Matched
the ducks, and how one fine day they
went swimming in the pond near by, and
the inducements she offered them to keep
out of the water; but 1t may not be gener-
ally known that whenever poultry has
anything to talk about in the latter days,
the conversation always turns to the bene-
fits their species have derived from the use
of M, b, Roberts Poultry Powder 25
cents per package, sold by all druggists
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lO47. KENT COUNTY 1881
Mutual Insurance Co.
DOVER, DEL.

AGENTS:
ANDREW ]. WILSON General Agent, Dover
Geo. w. WiHidnps Nelcdrk c. A. RdtClins Brdgerille.
Geo. B. Money, Del. City, LemueI w. Wdples LelUCs.
j. S. Hu6ingtON Smyrna. John ". HiOOttR Laurel
A. Jackson. Jr., Camden. Henry w. Baker. SeGtOrd.
Jas b. anderson Frederick H. T. DOWniNg GeOrgctOlCn
RelRledr Williams, Milford James Ponder Milton
George Moore, FELTON,. b. f. Wd1dWOH, for lOlrcr
C.JHdrringtOn, Harrington SUSSEX.
James M Vdndyke, CAeStertOtUn. Nd.
John p. Mdnlire GreeRSbOr0ugh Nd
Jerelaidh 3. Fletcher Preston Nd.
James Cannon Salisbury. Nd
Charles Collins Berlin, Nd
Wm. G. Dickinson PocOmoke city, Nd
All GuSineSScomnluntcati0nS Sh0uldbe addreSscdto
WM. DENNEY, JP., Sec'y,
March 4, 1850. DOVER DEL
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1000 DOZEN

Forks and Spoons, in stock and
process of manufacture, which
is being marked at prices lower
than such silver-ware has ever
been offered.
The Quality of all our silver is the
English Sterling. We do not sell the
quality of American coin, as it does not
wear so we'll. Our prices for English
Sterling quality are no greater than
people pay elsewhere for American coin
silver.
We invite correspondence. Goods sent
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Lightning in Monticello, Jasper county,
Georgia, upset hen ON a nest of eggs,
spelling the eggs, but not injuring the hen.
This plan of breaking setting hen is, we
believe, the only one. ever found to be
successful. TT
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DESCRIPTION.

TYPHO0N is S jet black, years old. 1514 hands
high weighs about 600 lbs beautifully prOpOrtOned
power being nicely blended with quality, his back
lons and other prOpelling points being exceedingly
good large bone and excellent feet, his fine presence
and beautiful action making him many admirers
In breaking him last fall III his year old form. he
was driven mile i'll 312, on MiddletOwn track after
being driven but few times.
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THE idea

prevails among some people
that large stores charge higher
prices than those of moderate
size. This is wrong. Large cash
buyers can sell cheaper than
small buyers who buy on credit.
This is particularly the case in
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SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS-Additonal to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton 1855 A. NJ. 220 and
745 P N. Leave Clayton for Smyrna 7.2O 1OS5, lilo
A. NJ and 40 and 500 P. NJ. to make connection with
trains North and SOuth) from Clayton.
II. F. KESNEY, ,Sup't.
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SILvER-WARE.

In our stock are many patterns
which are beautiful, chaste and
new. These are to be had at
lower prices than elsewhere in
Philadelphia. We have a special
lot of
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I Forced by my political connections into public
ns, my suierlngs We're intensified BY the comments
~ 1s tnose who saw my face and head covered with
scIolulous humor," said gentleman recently cured
by Cuticura Remedies N
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ON APPROVAL,

to be returned at our risk and expense if
not satisfactory.
Visitors to Philadelphia are invited to
come to our store and see what a
magnificent stock we have of fine China
and Porcelain goods, BrOnzes, Diamonds,
Art works and imported elegancies.
They may be assured of polite attention,
and that their visit involves no obligation
to purchase.
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smooth complexion can be had by avery
lady who VIII use parker's Ginger Tonic Regulating
the internal organs and purifying the blood quicklS
cheek. See notice w 'ie
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All freights must be at the various stations atleas
thirty 30 minutes before starting of train Otherwise
they viii lay over twenty-four cd hours.
Freight Trains will have Passenger Car attached
which viii be subject % delays incident the Freight
business.
o. s. SANFORD. Superintendent
OXFORD. Nd, Dec. 81, 1880.
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TO CONSUMPTIVES,

The advertiser. having been permanently cured of
that dread disease. Consumption, BY asmple remedy,
is anxious 10 make known to his fellowsuerers the
copy OF the prescription used free of charge) with
the directions for preparing and using the same which
they VIII find sure Cure for Consumption, Asthma,
BFopehits &c Parties wishing the Prescription will
please address Rev. Il, A. WILSON, 1874 Penn St.. Will
uaansDnrghsh- w. jan 19-6m
A GENTS WANTED Big Pay LAaht Work. Steady
~ Empioyment Samples free. Address, H. J.
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A NEW INVENTION.

There has never been introduced or offered for sale
Sewing Machine that has given such marvellous
satisfaction as the New No. - Wheeler CSS
Wilson. 1t stands far above the average and
without exaggeratiOn can say that the No. is the
best family Sewing Machine now in use. 1t is the
lghtest running, almost nOiseless has Shuttle has
Straight Needle and self setting automatic HRder Ten
siOR Independent take up. Double Feed springs
get out of order and light thai Child 10 years old
can operate with and has less wearing parts than
any other machine. hence it must necessary wear
longer This is not the old Wheeler Wilson Sewing
Machine improved. but entire new invention, and
we do not hesitate to say it is the best Sewing appa
ratns in the World: We took the only Gold Prize at
Paris in 1878 over eighty competitors.
Remember. that since the decline in Sewing Ma
chimes the country has been flooded with low priced
and commonly made machines. which you can
buy at any price. Now Sewing Machine is some
thing you are not buying every year. hence the ad-
vantage of getting the best in all cases the cheap
est in the long run, and when you purchase from the
old and valuable Wheeler & Wilson Company you
can never wrong Send for price list circular
Main Office and Sales Room, 72S Market Street,
Wilmington, DEL
j. n. PRIMROSE,
Manager for the Penininsula.
Ez-Good Agents Wanted. ia
E. LURTY. Agent for Smyrna Del. sep 22-f
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HREAKwArER rRAsKFoED AND WORCESTER R.

Train leaving Harrington at 1215 p. m. connects at
Lewes with Steamer for New York Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays. and at Georgetown daily with
train for Chineoteague and intermediate points
Train leaving Lewes at 80 a. m. connect ON Tues
days. Thursdays and Saturday with Steamer that
leaves New FORK at 500 p. m. the day before.
A BROWN. Gen. Pass Agt.
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
Continued reduced price of
SHELL LIME
For the Year 1881.

AS experiment. and to meet the necessities OF the
times We decided two year ago to lower the price of
our LINE % per cent, making it cents per bushel
instead of Scents, as formerly The success of the
plan was such that our sales were MORE THAN
DOUBLED, and we concluded to continue the price
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Phila., vii. & Bait. r. r.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

ON and after MONDAY, May o. 1881, Sundays
excepted trains will leave as follows:
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J. &R, B. e., And v. RAILROAD.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, June Goth, 1881, Sundays
excepted) trains will run as follows:
IrUcTro1 4
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SPECIAL NoT1cka
PIMPIES

will mail (Free) the recipe for simple Vegetable
Balm that Will remove Tan. Freckles, Pimpies and
Botches leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful
also instructions for producing luxuliant growth Of
haif bald head or smooth face Address inclos-
ing Sc. stamp Ben. vandelf & Co. Beekman 81, NY
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Delaware & Chesapeake
Railway. z g..l
WINTER ADVANCEMENT.
GOlNG SOUTH.

On and after MONDAY, January 3, 1884, Sundays
exeepted) trains will - a. follows
GOING NORTH. GOING SOUTH,
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

All Heavy Freight intended to be hauled to Boat
by our Teams should be reported at our Office the
night previous to departure of Boat.
Any Small Packages should be reported at the
ONCE at least two hours before Boat starts
]. Z. TYGERT l. co.
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TERMS.

Will stand him for few desirable mares at SIS the
season at Woodland Beach. Mares will be kept with
excellent at risk of owners, reasonable terms
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ALL OTHER GOODS IN FURNITURE. CARPETS,
BEDDING OR SPRINGS. AT EQUALLY LOW
RATES.
Call and see the Largest Cheapest and Best Stock in
the World, at
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Also thoroughbred pedigreed Short Horn Stock Bull
NERO.

Sire. Delaware Darling, Pedigree number 346l Dam,
Prunella, Grand-sire, Sarpedon number $50, Grand
Dam Primrose.
Delaware Darling No. 9461 bred by Gen. A. B.
Darling. 5th Avenue Hotel. who it is said has the
finest herd of Jerseys in this country sire SarpedOn
whose dam was the famous Helena No. 179 Prunella
was bred by Gen. NanVorst. sire Beppa, Grand sire
Gen. Scott Imported, Dam of Primrose by Imported
Dam.
Will Stand for Service at $40.
GEO. A. WELLINGTON,
apr 20H Woodland Beach,
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Perseverance will Tell

STOCGIITON, MASS., March 10th. 1880
B. J. Kendall 4 CO.. Gents IN justice to you and
myself think ought to let you know that have re-
moved two Bone Spavins with "Kcndall'S SPAWN
Cure, one very large one; Don't know how long the
SPAWN had been there have owned the horse eight
months. 1t took me four months to take the large
one Off, and two for the small one. ! have used 10
bottles. The horse is entirely we'll not at all stiff and
no bunch to be seen or felt This is a wonderful
medicine is new thing here but if it does for all
what it has done for its sale will he very great
Respectfully yours, CHAS. Z. PARKER.
Is in its effects mild in its actions as does not
blister and yet 1t is penetrating and powerful to reach
any deep seated pain or 10 remove any bOny growth
or any other enlargement if used for several days
such as Spavins spntS. curbs Gallons Sprans swell.
ings any lameness and all enlargements of the Joints
or limbs. or rheumatism in and for any purpose
for which liniment is used for or beast 1t is
now known to be the best inimcnt for man ever used
acting mild and yet certain in its effects 1t is used
full strength with perfect safety at all seasons of the
year.
Send address for illustrated Circular. which we
think gives positive proof of its virtues No remedy
has ever met with such unqualified success to our
knowledge. for beast as well as man.
Price 81. per bottle, six bOtttls for So All Drug
gists have it Or can get il for you it will be sent 10
any address receipt of price by the prnprietors
DIR. B. J. KENDALL & CO.
EnOsburgh Falls. Vermont
SOLD 81 ALL DkO kOGGlSIS. july 2ily
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TO YOUNG FARMERS.

A young farmers boy once did vough
He no more would follow the plough;
So he went to the city
Alas, tits pity,
He's driving a street car nough.
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From Rev. P. N. GRANGER.
Presiding Elder of the St. Albans District.

ST. ALBANS, VT, Jan. Goth. 1880.
DIR. i. J. Kendall Il Co, Gents: in reply to your
letter will say that my experience with KendalTs
SPAWN Cure has been very satisfactory indeed Three
or four years ago procured bottle of your agent
and with it. cured horse of laneness caused by A
SPAWN. Last season my horse became very lame and
] turned him out for Il few weeks when he became
better but when put him on the road he grew worse
procured II bottle of kendals SPAWN Cure and with
less than bottle cured him 50 that nc is not lame
neither can the bunch he found
Respectfully yours. r. y. GRANGER
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6 Cents per Bushel

Until further notice. The superior excellence
and cheapneSs of Shell Lime for agricultural purposes
can be alested by hundreds of the best farmers of
Delaware and Maryland and the stendiy y-increaSing
demand is the best proof of its merits. Now is the
time to improve lands at small cost
TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT
The principal agricultural papers of the country
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THE YULCANIZED RUBBER BUCKET
PUMP,

Having secured the Agency of Lambs Patent WI,
Sahlsed Rubber Bucket. | wish 10 call attention
ue practical advantage it has any other bncks,
now onered. combining purity. durability. efheleh!
!hTow more water. and to wear longer than the oo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-07
SUPREME COURT.
A Batch Of DecIsIOns-AitOrneys,
Come Up and Draw DEGREES.

Special to the LEDGER
JACKSON, May7.-The court announced
the following decisions to-day Pritch-
ard VS. Klein; Taxing District VS. David
son; Read VS. Tozer Williams VS. Fields;
Irby VS. Ashford; Elder VS. Truehartj
Vienna VS. State; Slower VS. Brown; Mos
by VS. Goodloe; Sneed VS. Bell; Woodbridge
VS. Stovalli r. A. Parker, ex parte;
Haynes VS. Vaughan; Moore VS. Christian;
Stillman VS. Stillman; Woodbury. VS. Beat
tie; Hill VS. Hillsman; Connell VS. Walker
Cordano VS. Sturla, affirmed
Dix VS. Farnsworth; Hathcock vs. Po-
desta; Roper VS. Rowlett Rice VS. Hunt
Wendell VS. Nelson; EARLY VS. Beecheri
Leopold VS. Maroneyi Raggio VS. Cunec
reversed.
Persons Us Young, petition to rehear re.
fused.
State VS. Burgoyne, judgment to arrest
reversed, judgment for Gne affirmed.
Van Brocklin vs. Sharp, modified
Fitzgibbon VS. Fitzgibbon, modified and
affirmed.
State VS. Garibaldi, appeal dismissed.
Mcfarland VS. Burford; Robinson VS.
Yeatman il Co., affirmed.
Attorneys in.chancery cases are request
ed to come up and draw DEGREES.
The court is now hearing the Twelfth
circuit
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Grace Episcopal ehHrch-Sunday.
school at $3.50; church services at II
am. Rev. Edgar Organ, rector.
Linden street Christian church
Sunday school. 8 am; Lords supper,
1920 am; preaching II am. and s
pm. j. N. Tribe, pastor.
Services at the Alabama street
Presbyterian church tomorrow at ii
o clock by Rev. Il. X. Biggs, and in
the evening at 8 o'clock by the Rev
N. NJ. Long.
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
Court street-Services at IL am. and
7.45 pm. H. A. Jones, pastor.
Second Presbyterian church, corner
Main Szd Beal streets-Sabbath school
at 9.30 am; sergices at II am. byRev.
J. NJ. Rose, pastor.
Rev. S. Watson will preach at Tenn,
perance hsll, 1872 Main street. at
pm. Seats free. No collection. All
invited.
Father Ryan will preach vt Bt
Peters churcli tomorrow at 1886
Church of the Good Shepherd
corner Fourth and Mill, Chelsea
Sunday-school at 8 am; Mathis al
1890, with sermon, by Rev. Herbert
A. GPantham.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-07

S. S. Merrill, of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & S.. Paul railway, has been
in the citysince yesterday, destined to
New Orleans on business trip. NJ.
merous young men of this city have
reason to entertain the best of regards
for Mr.. Merrill, his courtesies and
kindness three years ago being remem-
bered With gratitude.
THE president, in exercising his "con-
stitutional right" to punish Mr.. Conk-
ling, should remember the words of Isa-
bella, in Measure for Measures"
Oh, it Is excellent
To have a giants strength, but tyranamous
To use it like giant.
st, Louis Globe-Democrat, 4th.l
The wolf stood in the stream above the
lamb and accused the animated mutton OF
muddying the water he drank. The
Globe Democrats howl about Conkling's
punishment recalls this thrilling fable
little Rock Gazette, 9Th
JUST 50: But now coming down
to business, we would like to know
which one of these giants is the wolf,
which one the animated mutton, and
also which one can drink the most
muddy water at a sitting.
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THE GREAT SARAH.
she will Come Back and Play
for Usin English.

n. Y. letter to Philadelphia Ledger, May III
The departure Of Mile. Bernhardt
for Europe, this morning, in the
French steamer Amerique, was at
tended by some noteworthy incidents.
Arriving on board as early as nine
O'Clock, she proceeded to her state
room and resisted all opportunities to
return to the grand saloon to receive
the compliments Of host Of friends
and admirers who were congregated
there. At one time the mobbing
Through the passage way which led tC
her room was such that her Manager
threatened to complain to the com.
unander of the ship and have the Of
Tenders put ashore. The actress at nc
time was visible to more than about
oue-third Of the eager, but not owes
well bred crowd that were anxious t.
see her and say a word at parting
Her costume is described by the re-
porters az "a marvel of all that is neal
and perfect 10 dress-in fact, tht
uuintessence of chic. Her dress wa
of brown cloth, utterly bare of orna
mentation or trimming over which
she wore tight fitting cloak Of iight
cloth. Her hat was ofwhite straw, o.
the poke style, handsomely but mod
,estIy trimmed with green and blue
and plaid ribbon" To heg friends
she employed the last half hour il
expressing her regrets that she wa
leaving this magnificent country,
coupled With many aspirations thaI
she would return to it and renew hel
triumphs at any early day. 1t is su
perhuous to say that the uptown green
=, les must have been exhausted tt
S,.or, 1,S de for Mile. the vast Dumber o
o.,;cu, ,ot 'tural offerings with which be-
eso."room ~, ssS vas literally stacked. WheE
S~Vsteo sSe stesnor vung from her mooring
she she stood on decA waving her adieu q
long as there was anybody On tn,
wharf Co respond TO Ii, EN-: oucn !
futtering Of handkerehiefs, " Is sal
TO say, has not been witnessed ON ''
French wharf for long while.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-07

II the so.called settlement of the
state debt is irrevocable, and the peo-
pie cannot help themselves, as asserted
by the bondholders organs, why is it
that the latter advise the people to
acquiesce and shoulder the load. We
see something of this kind almost
every day. The most of these papers
say that the settlement was not exact
ly what they wanted, but that it is
better than no settlement, or the best
that the legislature could make. So
much for negotiation" which cut
such big figure in the state credit
platform, and was emphasized by
stump-speakers and the papers until
it stood out like the letters on a sign.
board. But when the election was
over they took in that sign board, and
that was the last of negotiation. A
wall street ring prepared a
hi, And sent it down for these nego-
t;ntor. to pass, and although it was
NOT wb. they wanted, so they say
thew passed It and seem proud of the
iob Tbis i ", lat old Brother Ed
wards would say is labeled state
credit" and a fine g" '0t there ere is Of { u.
Yet, as Jack Falstaf S. VA tnere lies
Ahonor," and it is irrevl cable one
Hthing we notice, the irreyC caOies are
very nervous and fly all t. pieces
at the bare possibility of IN, we .c
test the constitutionality of the &C. ID
question, and can find no other reaso.
for it than a ring OF short speculators,
which shows the kind of grooves in
which their minds have been running.
No higher motives seem to enter their
heads, and Of course cannot be cred
tied to others. The best of them,
Judging by the organs, would have
this act stand whether it is constitu-
tional or not. 1t is one of the higher
laws coming at higher price doubt
less than the ordinary run which is
above the courts and beyond the reach
Of the people.
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nirnr TeIegranla.

Louisville, May T-River rising, with
8 feet / inch in the canal, and feet inch
in chute on falls. Clear and warm.
The Mary Houston laid over her and left
early this morning for New Orleans.
Arrived General Pike from Madison.
Pittsburg, May River 9 feet inch
and rising. Clear and pleasant.
Cairo, May ARRIVED Oakland from
New Orleans, 4 n, M; John Gilmore, No
]; Belle Memphis. Vicksbpg 8 g. M;
John B. Maude, Memphis, 9 a. M; Iron
Age, st. Louis, Ii a. M; Andy Baum,
CtnGiHnati, noon. Departed Oakland
st. Louis, I a.ms Bigley, st. Louis, 8; Gil
more, st. Louis, s; Belle Memphis, st.
Louis, 0; Maude, 81. Louis, 9; Iron Age
Ohio river, noon. Fair and warm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-07

A party of gentlemen in our city
lsst Saturday took an oath that they
would never support by their vol es
during life for any man who was in
favor of the 1908 bOadh9l@ers BILL
[Murfteesb0ro Free Press
That would be a good oath for any
set of sensible men to takO, for If they
are deceived the second time by the
pledges of such men it will be the
isBlt Of those trusting them Nc
Nlinsxll9 New Era.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-07

tain contingencies being fulfilled,
among which is certain aid along the
line Of the road, they feel satisfied a
standard gauge steel railroad, with an
iron draw bridge across Yazoo river,
can be constructed from Vicksburg
to Memphis within two years. These
gentlemen made an excursion
to Big Black, over tho Mississippi
Valley and Ship Island railroad. and
were pleased with the outlook of
things there, and entertainedno doubt
but what the road must eventually
become the great through route TO and
from New Orleans and the gulf to the
Mississippi valley. They compliment
ed the smOothness of the road for
new road, and the fine and substantial
bridge across Big Black.