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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
McKEE'S CSC SHIRT.

Rivalry in business Outlines works
up animosities in all circles, creeds
and callings. One class Of newsboys,
jealous Of another, or new additions to
their clan, have formed trade union,
and issued rules and regulations. No
black boy must sell newspapers; no
white boy must black boots, according
to the union, under penalty Of being
bucked, and perhaps gagged. 1t is
probable that the rules will not be
submitted to by all persons interested
without an occasional row.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
berry dood.

The famous comedian Burton once
owed a bill to a grocer named Berry.
He was SO much annoyed at the per-
sistent efforts ofthe man to collect
that on his last visit the comedian
waxed angry, and said to the grocer:
"You have presented your Bill, Berry,
before it is Due, Berry; your father,
the Elder Berry, would not have been
such a Goose, Berry; but l don't care
a Straw, Berry, and if you come here
again, Berry, I'll kick you, Berry,
until you are Black, Berry" When
you have laughed enough smoke one
of Sol Coleman's celebrated No. 10
cigars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
THE CUBAN.
Personal.

Judge L. B. Horrigan arrived home
rom Nashville this morning. a
The funeral Of the only son of John
q. aud s. W. Taylor, Who died at Pine
Bluff last Tuesday, took place this
forenoon.
Mr.. John c. Cook, city editor Of
the Nashville Banner, is seriously i'll,
and it is feared he cannot recover for
some months. Sun stroke is supposed
to be the trouble.
The editor of the Dardanelle
Arkansian, NJ. NJ. Mcclure, gentle
nan of culture, industry and enterprise,
is in the city to-day on a business trip
and returns home by to-night's train.
Many friends and acquaintsnces ex-
press sympathy with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
S. Livermore, in the loss Of their third
laughter Mary Robertson, who died
yesterday in her sixth year, and Whose
funeral occurs this afternoon at five
o'clock.
Mr.. j. L. Meuller, a member Of the
heaviest fruit dealing firm in New Or
leans, and agents Of several dozen frui
carrying steamers plying between
Italian, West Indian and windwarC
island ports and New Orleans, pissed
through this city yesterday, destined
from Chicago to New Orleans. Thu
house Of Mocheca & Co., Of which h,
is member, have sold over 10000
boxes Of lemons alone during the pas
four months.
The remains of the late Henry 6
Dent are expected to arrive tonight
or tomorrow from Lynchburg, Va.
where he died yesterday, Mr.. Den
left here few days since for Rock
bridge Alum Springs, Virginia, Blu
his health, so long feeble, was too Low
to admit Of his reaching that destina
ton, and stopping to rest at Lynch
burg he died there as stated. Mr.
Dent has been a popular and promi
nent citizen among us for years, havin
served as an Alderman, acting Mayor
and in other positions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Cotton.

Our market is without animation,
the demand on offerings being light.
Sales yesterday were 125 bales, to ex-
perters 100, to spinners %, closing
firm. Low ordinary, &c ordi-
nary, 7c; good ordinary, Sic; low
middling, 94c; middling, 104c; good
middling, lie.
LIVERPOOL, July 8, $3.50 p.m.-COt-
ton quiet. Uplands, 6 8 l6d; Orleans,
sgd. Sales to-day, 10000 bales; re-
ceipts, $3.50 bales; all American.
bales. Futures are very dull.
MANCHESTER, Eng, July 8, $3.50
p.m.-Yarns and fabrics are quiet and
steady,
New York, July 8, 1922 pm
Cotton quiet and steady. Ordinary,
Tic; good ordinary, 8 5 Ice; low mid
ding. 10lc; middling, IL BLOC; good
middling, IL 11-l6c; middling fair,
II ll-l6c, fair, 13 7-16c. Futures
steady, at l to 2 points lower than
last evenings closing prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
southern Sympathy.

Philadelphia Press. I'm this dire
calamity the South is doing credit to
our country and our humanity. 1t is
not to be thought that anybody with
heart would be untouched. The
people Of the South have been the
quickest to express themselves with
the force of the town meeting"
Baltimore Gazette, There is some
thing beautiful 10 The impulsive and
heartfelt way in which the South ex-
pressed its adherence at the deed Of
blood and its sympathy with Garfield
and his family. In no part of the
North was this SO spontaneous, so free
from selfish considerations. For in
the North such expressions came
chiefly from the Administration
wing Of the Republicans, but in
the South they came from Democrats,
who had nothing to hope for from
Garfield, nothing to fear in Arthur.
In South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia,
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee,
Louisiana, Arkansas, meetings were
organized and resolutions Of sympa-
thy forwarded to the White House.
This meant not personal attachmen
to Garfield. but respect for the great
Office that he held, for the great trust
'confded to him by the people.
The fact that the whole
South cast its votes against his cleo
ton in no way lessened its feeling
that Garfield was President of the
whole people, 1t meant too that in
the South, where the instinct of self
government is strongest and is most
highly cultivated, the people look
with horror upon the use Of assassin
alton to effect political results.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

ton bill, but am informed that my
name lis no where used in it, in
connection with any charge whatever,
and, regret that any person having a
lawyers license, not having the
courage to put the charge in the bill,
should, in this insidious manner, make
this attack upon me in my absence,
shielding himself under the attorneys
privilege, thus making it necessary for
me to denounce it in the public
prints.
Asking for this space in your col
umns, that it may have the same pub
licity given to the aforesaid SANDER, 1
am, yours, very respectfully.
GEO. II. MORGAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
MCKEE'S Csc SHIRT.
The Roman Ntudents.

The romantic dress, the foreign air
and the ensemble generally Of these
"Minstrels from Rome" have un-
doubtedly something to do with the
furore with which they have been re-
ceived everywhere. The promise is
that these concerts will be not only
unique, but thoroughly artistic and
classic. .
The foregoing is descriptive of the
musical novelty to open at Estival
Park next Sunday. The attraction
will be we'll worthy OF patronage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

The County Workhouse on Presi-
dents Island was recently visited by
Sheriff Athy, County Attorney Tay-
Ter and Justice Hines. They found
the food sufficient, the quarters COm-
fortable and few prisoners not salts
fed with their harsh treatment. The
keepers deny that the prisoners are
treated too rough.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

Only four arrests were made yester-
day by the police.
Another scoundrel was arrested
yesterday for indecency before ladies,
Nancy Young, an old reprobate, was
again nabbed yesterday for wagging
her foul tongue. She is a chronic
nuisance.
The countryman who had woman
arrested yesterday for stealing $l7O
is getting little sympathy. His wife
arrived in the city yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Bonds Down.

Tennessee State bonds won't down
three cents to-day in New York, ac-
cording to private dispatches received.
This is ominous. From thirty to
fifty millions are involved in Cbancel-
lor Merritt's erpectcd-a case Of CO.
lossal magnitude,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

This evening, ahd while the pave
ment is torn up opposite Court Square,
fernando and Beal street cars will
turn at Monroe street, instead OF at
Court Square.
That humane justice, p J. Quigley,
aided by P. M. Winters, protested
vigorously against the new rule to
whip prisoners, but they were over
ruled by large majority.
The County Court yesterday in
structed Ex- Trustee Fleece to settle
with the county and to turn in a list
of uncollected poll taxes, large num-
Der of which are yet unpaid.
The street car lines are all broke
up and run wild, owing to the work of
paving West Court street from the
Square to Front having disturbed
their accustomed movements.
At the end of June our county
poorhouse had 104 poverty stricken
and insane inmates. During the pre-
yious three months nine died and
thirty-four were dismissed from the
institution.
Picturesque Tennessee" is the title
Of picturesque work received at this
Office from Mr.. A. Y. Stevens, the
brisk General Passenger Agent in this
city of the Nashville and Chattanooga
railway.
After Tuesday next all persons who
Thave not paid water rates will have it
turned off, and it will cost dollar to
have it turned on again, besiues ar.
rearages. A notice elsewhere explains
the situation.
The Louisville and Nashville Rail
way Company are anxious to secure a
lease Of certain grounds for depot
purposes owned by the city and for
merly occupied by the Southern Oil
Works, and the city has been asked to
make terms thereon.
Miss Eliza Richmond has the per
mission of our city authorities to
remove a hou;e from Shelby and
Linden to st. Martin street, and those
who have petitioned to stop the move
received no favor at the Legislative
Council meeting yesterday.
The Memphis and Paducah railway
want the Peter LawlesS foundry lot
for depot purposes, and Mr.. Lawless,
having certain rights secured from
the city, don't want to give it up.
City Attorney Heiskell has the matter
under consideration and inquiry.
The city authorities are about to
lease for twenty-five years the ground
at Central Landing above Adams
street to the Little Rock railroad for
iepot purposes, STIMULATING that the
railway build q brick or stone depot
and do not discriminate against Mem
phis in freight charges.
Henceforth any property owner dis
atisfed with his assessment must get
i've neighbors to swear that it is too
nigh, or the valuation will not be re-
luced. The County Court promul-
gated this order yesterday. 1t will
work rather toughly on the taxpayer,
out all right for the taxeater,
Heavy taxation is telling against the
telephone, as it is also against other
interest, callings and people. The city
authorities have appointed a commit
ZEE including MeSsrs. Overton, Brown
aud Gum to consider petition from
Captain Carnes about the excessive
ariff, until legislative relief can be
obtained.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
MCKEE'S Csc SHIRT.
LEDGER job printing Office. 10 N
son street.
THE WEATHER.

From n to 80 yesterday at tho
Signal Service Office, and from 2 I'd
4 degrees higher in other shady places
/ The nights for some time past have
been smoky and the early hours Of til
morning .hazy or slightly foggy.
The only part of the country where
rain is expected to-day is in the lower
lake region and the Middle Atlantic
States. Everywhere else fair skies
prevail, according to the Signal Ser
vice weather. bulletins.
1t was 4 degrees warmer here at
sunrise to- day than at the same time
yesterday. The atmosphere was calm
and indicated a scorching hot day,
which we are having. The tempera-
ture is generally warmer to-day all
over the South, and extreme heat con-
tinues in the Eastern States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Kahn & Freiberg,

Kahn d Fretberg,
Cor. Main and Poplar.
One dollar apiece for Misses elegant,
pure Linen Busters, and listers $li 900
White Lawn Suits for Ladies. 81 a suit
slightly damaged will not be on hand
five days, Ladies pure Linen Busters,
81. 81 so each for few elegant Summer
Silk suits, worth $50 each
Must be closed out; Balance of Main
sock Undershirts, slightly damaged, 900
apiece.
Also one lot finest bax-toed Calf-skin
Boots, IS,
KAHN & FREIBERG,
Main and Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
JULY PRAYER.

Oh, Lord. do hear our ferYent prayer,
Send cooling breeEes into our Southern air;
You sent us the Comet, an unherAlded guest,
Please tell him quietly to pull down his vest;
He is ever so irregular. so guerilll-liko and
queer,
And as a member ofgoOd society bs has many
apeeri
To improve his manners, provide him with
cash, o.
And let him buy rome CUBANs at 2s2 Main
H. EsCH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

The new rules for the county work
house farm on Presidents Island in
clude ten lasheS on refractory prison
ers, where Inc latter are guilty Of gross
aad willful violation of orders, or mu-
tinous conduct, or attempts to escape.
The penalty must be inflicted under
the supervision Of tho superintendent
Of the county, placed thoro to look
after the interests of prisoners. As
unruly prisoners have been thrashed
heretofore when keepers deemed
proper it should be done. and it can
only be done in future under the eye
of the county officer, the Aogging
business will perhaps be more salts.
factory to all concerned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Buy Well Pipe Of Browne, 40 Madison

Thousands of visitors from the
Southern States have secured rooms
at Lakewood, N. Y, and will make
Lake Chautauqua their home this
summer. Palace coaches on the New
York, Pennsylvania & Ohio r. R.
have been engaged to transport large
numbers to the lake.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Fair Warning to Water Con-
aUmeIs.
OFFICE WATER COMPANY,
MEMPHIS. july 8, 1881.

OFFICE WATER COMPANY,
MEMPHIS, July 8, 1881. J
The water bill of every CONSUMER in
the city has been mailed in a sealed
envelope with full postage and dires-
ton for return if not delivered. On
the face of the bill is a notice that
unless paid before the 10th OF July it
would be construed as instruction to
turn the water of.
That no one may have cause to COM
plain if turned off, this is to repeat
the notice that on Tuesday, the 18th,
water will be turned off at all prem
Uses where it is not paid for. If par
ties fail to pay, or show why not, We
must conclude they wish the water
turned of.
1l3 W. L. CAMERON, See'y,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

Fourteen years ago the late Nathan
Adams purchased the lot and build
ing now used as a city prison and po-
lice station for $4,000 cash down.
The premises then rented for $500 per
month. Yesterday the city authori-
ties agreed to purchase the same prop
erty for $1,000. Money is cheaper and
nearly as abundant now as it was at
the time alluded to.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

To the Americana
GAINEsBoRo, JACKSON COUNTY,
Tenn, July 4, 1S8l.-I see in your
account of The discussion OF the State
debt Injunction bill before the
Chancery Court, at Nashville, that j J.
]. Vertrees is reported to have used
the following language: "The com
plainants charged that Senator Smith,
Of Fentress, was bribed man; that
Senator Barrett was a bribed man,
and that Senator Morgan was bribed
man, but, conscience stricken, had
returned the bride. The defense
admitted this because they knew it
was so. /"
Ifsaid Vertrees is correctly reported
so far as he refers to me, he is guilty
Of SANDER, said base charge having no
foundation whatever 10 truth; but
being manufactured out Of whole
CLOTH.
Ih0e never seen the said injunc-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
How He Found He Had a TrOtter.


New Orleans PiOayune.l
Stranger" said the stage driver,
"this is how found out her speed: l
was driving along the railroad track
lust as a big load of hotel furniture
Started. The freight car WouldD' I
hold all, but they managed to squeeze
everything in except long mirror,
which they hung on the side of the
car. The mare saw her reflection in
the glass and thought il was another
horse squirting for the lead. You
wouldn't have stopped her with a
steam windlass. She Just laid back
her ears and snorted along like q
twenty.inch shell. The passengers
all began to get excited. They rushed
out on the platform and commenced
making bets. The conductor jumped
upon the seat and began selling pools.
The engineer pulled the throttle valve
wide open and tore along at ninety
five miles an hour. Soon the mare
was abreast the COW catcher At San
Brudo we had half mile the lead.
Near the six mile house the train was
80 much ahead of time that it fell
through an open draw and everlast
ingly mashed up-72 killed and 1893
wounded. 1t was pretty rough on the
passengers, but we distanced the train,
bet yer life. About a month after l
sold that mare to her present owner
for 100000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
JUST RECEIVEDI
An elegant line OfLRdies' Neck
wear.
GERB ESI Il METTE,
1901 267 Main Street.
One Nwln,mIng NohooI.

The swimming SCHOOL.
The llEDGER's suggestion about the
establishment Of swimming school
especially for the benefit of the boys
has met a hearty approval. Many
concur in the idea and hope it will be
carried out. The next thing is for
some one to take hold OF it. Two or
three gentlemen have come forward to
say that they will subscribe $25 apiece
toward the enterprise. They are re-
sponsible and mean what they say.
One gentleman, Main street mer-
chant, who has five medals that he
won in England for swimming, called
at this Office yesterday to say that
when the school is established he
is willing to spend two or three
afternoons or evenings a week to
teach the boys how to swim, and that
without any charge. Furthermore,
he is ready to give $25 toward the OBJ
ject. This sounds like business. We
would like to hear from others, and
when asufhcient number show an in
terest, we will see that a meeting is
called to perfect plans and organiza-
ton. And the sooner the better. The
summer is slipping by. But there are
three or four good bathing months yet.
Any communication or suggestion on
the subject addressed to this Office
viii receive attention at once.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
McKEE'S Csc SHIRT.

The LEDGER job office, 10 Madison,
is prepared to execute every class Of
job printing in good style and at very
low prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
ICEl

O'Neil & Co., No. Towards Row, lake
ice at wholesale and retail. Steamboat and
railroad shipments receive special atten-
ton. ORDERS for city delivery lett at O. B.
Bryan y Co, No. 70 Madison street,
promptly filed. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

The Phoenix Club will give an ex-
cursion tonight on the steamer Josie
Harry. Boat leaves foot Of Monroe
street at 81 o'clock sharp. Parties
holding invitations should be on hand
promptly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Hon. II. II, Butler Seriously In
iured.

The Knoxville Chronicle of July 3
says: On the Both of June, while
Hon. r. r. Butler, was experimenting
work at his furnace, in johnson coun-
ty, a tree that was cut down fell and
seriously if not dangerously injured
him. He was unconscious for some
time afterwards. He was badly bruised
and unable to move. The doctors say
no bones are broken, but his wounds
are believed to be very serious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
FINE CLOTHING,
At Cost for Cash.
R. M. DRAKE & Co.,
OH Main Gfranf
271 Main Street.

Selling out our large stock Of
Fine Clothing at cost for Cash
only until September list This
IL an opportunity that occurs
rarely, and every gentleman
should call and be- satisfied that
this is q genuine sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
Buy Sewer Connections Of Browne.
No necisiOn.

No decision was rendered to day in
the Street Railway injunction case in
the Ohancery Court here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08

THE NEW SENATE SALOON,
No. and 10 Adams Sc.
LUNCH daily at 10 am.
Ice-cOld Beer and Fine Cigars
l07
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
CnIifornIn Pcar Cider
Buy pitcher Pumps Of Browne.

in bottles at Buckham & Campbell'S.
LOST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
SAM'L MAY,
Successor

MAY, LOEWENSTHNE d CO.,
2691< Main 1t:
235 Main st.
FINE SHIRTS
made 10 order.
The largest stock
aud best variety OF
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS
at the
LOWEST PRICES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
POLICE POINTS.

Buy Gas Fixture Of Browne.
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FOR RENT.

NOR RENT Store No 5S7 Main, corner Of
IL Talbot street, known as GensburgsIs
grocery. Apply at 3ls Main. lN-L3
NINE Piano to desirable parties, cheap.
II Address J W If, this Office. l0l ~
CSFOkEnOUSEs nos. Is and Union st.,
- now occupied By LanRstaf. Graham
ProudRt. b AcFAkH.LAhD,
Vi ~ MADISON street.
r ARGB three story brick house, IS Ind st.,
well .uiad Tor a b0afdiDgh0uso. Apply
q JOIN DUFFY, or. 2ld and 1reenlsw BOY
70 EETDANCH u indcn tr .et:. Inquire Of
IL sam'l tabay, agent, 81 Shelby It. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-08
FOR sAlE OR TRADE.

EE-Roohrg e, Guttering, and Job Work, Tin
or Copper, done TO order on short notice
QgrrYit1e
The daily gazette., 1881-10-01
LOCAL LINES.
Choice reed birds at Fullmer's.
Choice reed birds at Fullmer's.
Choice reed birds at Fullmef's.
Ice cold salt oysters at Fullmer's

For rich and poor alike. J uring the
month OF October DIR. Todd will treat
persons coming TO b In Office for Sl.0O ln-
cludiug medicines. Read his advertise
ment.
According TO the census Delaware had
In 1880 8,74y farms, with 6.04l owners.
LeavitL's minstrels in the Opera
House this evening.
The orchestra at the Opera House
last evening was composed OF twenty
pieces.
The performance of "Michael Stro :
goff' in the Opera House. was enjoyed
by those present.
The "fast mail'' was late again this
morning. How long is this to con-
tinuef
Rev. Geo. w. Miller, pastor Of Grace
N. E. Church, who has been In Eu-
rope the past six weeks, is expected
home this evening.
The Sunday Star will be enlarged
tomorrow.
The Wilbur Opera Company will
make its first appearance In The Opera
House on Monday evening.
Work on the new depot is progress
ing rapidly.
The u. 8. District Court opens on
Tuesday morning.
The report that ex-policeman John
Cloud had died was premature.
Prices In market this morning re-
mained about the same as on Wednes-
day last.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-01
Fire Alarms .


The following are the alarms Of flre
ana hres during the past month, 4
furnished by L. g. File, tsbacoonist.
NO. l05 East Fourth street:
Sept. 8, $40 a. m. false. 'a
sept. IL, $50 a. m, box "a: alarm
caused by Stacking Of lime In oar ON r.
II. avenue, near Madison street.
sept. IL, 10 30 Q. M, box 8: burning
OF patch of candy in McCann's candy
mandatory. 8. W. corner Tenth ana
market streets. Department respond
60; services not required.
oep,. IL, 1l.30 p. M, box 8: alarm
caused by fire at Nc Cam 8 candy man
ufaotory, 8. W. corner Tenth and Mar.
ket streets. Loss on building trifiine
loss on stock, $1,000. Insured. De-
partment In service 25 minutes. Cause
OF nre supposed incendiary.
sept. 10, S.15 p. M, boxes 10 and
10; slight fire in waste room of Pusey's
cotton mill, Thirteenth and Poplar
streets. Department in service 20 min.
utes. Loss trifling insured.
Sept. 10, 12.45 p. M, box % slight
lire at Springer, Morley & Gauss's
sash factory, N. w. corner Third and
orange streets. Department respond-
ed services not required.
Sept. ~, 11.15 p. m, box II; alarm
caused by the burning ,of the upper
story Of four frame houses on B street.
between Buttonwood aud Locust sts.,
South Wilmington. Department In
service two hours. Loss -; fully
insured.
Sept. %, 1880 p. m, box Q; false.
sept. ~, 4 p. M, box II alarm
caused by the burning of the roofs of
four two story frame houses, Nos. e13,
sI5, BIT and S19 East Fifth street.
department in service rs minutes.
Loss -; fully Insured.