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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12
SUNDAY.
lDAY OF rHE SUM-
THE PILOTS STORY.

VIC udu kTOWu up COSeLucI, aS II
were, Mollie and I, our parents being
always follow-frm friends as well.
They were poor. and suspect that fact
had much to do with their friendship,
for opportunities were always turning
up for helping one another; and have
often noticed that, when near ncighbors
are well OF and have no need for mutual
help, there is very seldom any friend
ship between them; there 10 more apt
to be Jealousy and competition
Our parents being such good friends,
it naturally resulted that Molfie and
followed their example. We went to
school together, read together. played
together; and. somehow, when Aollie
was eighteen and was twenty we
agreed to travel together all our lives,
and were very happy in that arrange
ments in fact, no other would have
seemed right or natural, either to us or
our parents.
From she earliest days of my. boy
hood had . fondness for the water,
haunting the pa1atial steamboats, that
hoated ON the great Mississippi River,
on whose banks nestled the city in
which we dwelt, and at the period to
which am about to refer I had Just
secured q position as plot ON q small
freight steamer.
1t was not much Of positiou, to be
sure. nor was there much of q salary
attached to it; but, small rs it was,
Mollie and decided that we. could
make it answer for two people, neither
of them extravagant or unreasonable;
besides which, I had hopes of better
times to come, As had received words
Of commentator from my employers.
and promises Of speedy promotion.
So, early one bright morning, having
obtained q days leave of absence,
Mollie and were married, and step
ping into q carriage had hired for the
occasion, we started OF, having decided
on . days excursion to . celebrated
cave near by, this being all the wedding
trip we could allow ourselves, not that
we cared in the least, however; we were
too happy to be in the least disturbed
by any shortcomings of sum or purse.
We had scarcely driven beyond our
own street when we were brought to q
halt. A messenger whom recognized
as belonging to our steamboat company
hailed me.
Heres note to you from the su-
perintendent-"
Thus it ran:
'.Am sorry to have to recall your
leave for to-day, but you must immedi-
ately 60 on board the Mobilia, which
is read to start up the river. The pilot
Is too i'll to attend to duty, and you
are appo nted to take his place for the
present
There goes our wedding trip all
to smash" said /, as Mollie read the
order.
why SOP she asked.
You see ! must go into the pilot
house of the Mo5ilia."
Very WE'LL" she replied. 1--WE
shall just go up the river instead OF
to the cave. Drive on Rob; let us go
down to the wharf in state"
But you can't 60 in the pilot house
with me, little goose"
"Of course not; but 1 can sit on the
deck outside,' laughed Nellie, land
we can cast languishing glances at each
other"
And soft came to pass that l took pos
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

"She insists that It is of more Importance
that her family shall be kept in full health,
than that she should have all the fashionable
dresses and styles of the times. She there
fore sees to 1t that each member of her family
Is supplied with enough Hop Bitters, at the
to prevent q fit of sickness with Its attendant
expense, care and anxiety. All women should
exercise their wisdom in this way.-Neac Hdve,s
Palladium.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

As AN exhibitiorof the intrinsic worth Of
ST. Jacobs OIL, we think the case referred to,
that Of Mrs. o. w. Hubbard, Of this town,
cured OF Sciatic Rheumatism of long standing
by the Oil is certainly striking, and, beyond
all doubt, conclusive IS to its efficacy. Tho
remedy has our Endorsement
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12
[St. Louis Chronfcle.1

Some believe that even this form of trial ie
not perfectly free from prejudice. But in our
section st. Jacobs Oil has been tried by that
great jury-the public-and been judged the
infallible cure for Rheumatism and all pain
full diseases.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12
Gladstone and the English workinsmen

Gladstone made an address to the work.
ingmen of England, urging them to be toler:
ant toward the Communists who had been
expelled from France and Germany, and
urged them to study their models in
all branches of the mechanics' art,
as being in many cases very superior to the
English models for similar work. He also
called attention to the spirit Of utility which
was manifest in American machinery of the
best class. He urged the English to do this
intelligently and patiently. and that thereby
they might be able to retain the markets Of
the world.
The English stove-makers have been
familiar with the models of the CHARTER
OAK STOVES for several years, as some of the
great hotels are using them, and to this day
they have never turned out a stove that had
the grace, form and fitness for the desired
use which are striking characteristics of the
CHARTER OAK STOVES and RANGES. Q-23)
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

HE is q man OF moist habits" is the deli
cate way OF alluding to an excessive drinker
II he is in comfortable circumstances.-Ne
ark Call
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

PRICE, s22 adults having nne quality Of tone
and po~er sSd sufacient compass hres and quarter
ocfapeO for the full parts Of hymntunes anthems songs
LZSON HAMLIN ORGANS are certainly the
BEST IN THE WORLD. having Won Hi1HHESv
ONE Of The GREAT WORLDS EXHIBITIONS ZOE
TnTrIIN YRARs: being e only American organs which
have beer lo..a %orly n eTen q Sssy; =. 49,,
free MASON & HAHLIN ORGAN CO.. 154 fremont
b.. BOSTON q East lzth 81. Union Square,, NEW
YORK: 14o Wabash Ave. CHICAGO.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

USED to believe that women prefer those
whom they think handsome. Error. They
prefer those who think them Handsome
Chariudyi
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

A WOMAN In Michigan had her car so badly
frozen that It dropped OF. This style Of ear
drop will not probably become popular
StetlbenviEe Herald
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

REDDING's RUSSIA SALvE meets with Won
lerful success in all cases Of skin diseases.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Csc.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

Send on postalcard for so page book on 1.-THE
Liver" its diseases and their treatment Ad-
dress DR.. Sanford, 1872 Broadway, New York.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12
THE MARKETS.

Punch says that The wind is i'll.
tempered to the shorn lamb
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12
IaE|||8.||s|'|'SF|Ii|IS

Fine. solid, plump babies the result when fed
RIDGES FOOD; thousands of children whose chief
diet has been RIDGES FOOD are living monuments Of
health and beauty.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1881-03-12

1t was an awful temptation. / knew
that. did 1 follow the Captains advice,
both Mohe and would be safe, for
was good swimmer, and should the
boat not reach, the snore, / could save
her and myself; but then if did this,
would not deliberately expose every
one OF the three hundred souls on board
to destruction True, the boat MIGHT
keep to her course during the short
space remaining to be passed merely
from the impetus of her approach. but
again she might not-and them
looked at my dear wife. inquiringly.
"Stick to your post, Rob!' she laid.
"Nc, sir!' shouted back. "Ishan
stick to my post; shall stay here till
l run her clear on the shore or die firstr'
"My brave Rob-my noble Robr'
murmured Mollie.
But alas for my devoted Mollie! alas
for me! Not the pilot house only but
the entire deck around it was now sur
rounded by flames. 1t was too late to
lower ourselves to the deck below! The
railing was all ablaze.
My arms, released from their gIrdian-
ship over the wheel, clasped Mollie close
to my heart; but my eyes and brain
were busy seeking for some mode of
escape from deatn that seemed each in
slant more certain.
ALI at once my eyes rested on the
paddle-box. 1t had not taken fire vet:
the flying spray had saved it. l had
only to dash across the flame-swept deck
and fling open little door in its side.
which afforded ready access to the
wheel. to lower my precious charge to
the water beneath in safety. No sooner
fhouUht Of than dome
''Take my hand, Mollie," 1 said,
land run with me. We shall be saved,
after all. Wrap your shawl across your
mouth. Now, now--runr'
Leaping down on the deck; we sped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30

FROM the Grand Jury's report it
appears that Sheriff Athy'S net profits
have averaged only $685. for the
past eight months. No man of his
capacity can afford to hold an Office
for mere glory. Shelby county cannot
afford to let this Office fall into the
hands Of any one who is not on the
side Of law ard order. We under
stand that the county has the right to
increase the compensation of this
Office, and hope that if such q propo.
sition is made it should be carefully
considered. There may be men who
would take the Office even at such pay
as this, though it is doubtful whether
any of them could give the heavy
bond required. The taxpayers oil
Shelby county, however, do not ex.
pect good officer to work for nothing
and would sustain the County CourI
in any reasonable measure intended t.
retain and sustain our present excel
lent Sheriff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
nohth,, B.i2l sixteen months, 4.i2

months, S.i2I sixteen months, AIR
twenty months, 5-12; twenty-four
months. 6-12; twenty-eight months, z
II; thirty-two months, s II; thirty
six months, 9-12; forty months, 1912
forty-iour months, HIP forty-eight
months, one full assessment, not to
exceed $1,000. 1t will cost each mem
Der 81 cents for every member that
marries at four months; l6s cents for
every member that marries at eight
months; % cents for every one that
marries at twelve months. This is on
a basis of 1000 members more or less.
The expense will decrease with an in
crease of membership. One hundred
marriages at four months will cost
each member $685.; one hundred
more at eight months, $l6.665; one
hundred more at twelve months will
cost $25. If the membership should
be four thousand it would cost one
half this amount. Two thousand mem
bers at twelve months would entitle
the holder of certificate to $500, and
$500 would be added for each twelve
months that he remained a member
Those who marry first receive the
smallest benefit. These who hold out
longer could not possibly be over
taxed, and would at last receive
proportionate benefit. The plan is
safe, feasible and attractive. A cir.
cular, giving full details, will be
placed in the hands of agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
The Guild.

The organization of the Southwest
ern Benefit Guild, proposing to give
members and other benefciaries a
benefit at marriage, created quite a
sensation in all this part Of, the cOun-
try. Inquiries poured in from all
directions as to probable cost and other
details. The directors felt assured
that they were on the right road, but
that was best to go slow at FIRST. AT
first the absence Of data and statistics,
and the impossibility Of approximating
the cost, proved to be perplcxing diff
culties. The idea struck nearly
everybody favorably, but many feared
the contingent, assessments in time oil
a matrimonial epidemic might be
greater than they could meet. After
careful consideration new set Of
tables have been prepared which quite
solve the problem. The classes in the
first division have been abolished,
and the limit upon marriages
changed entirely. The assessments
remain the same. But those who
marry at four months from date Of
certificate will receive liz of one
assessment; eight months, 2.l2; twelve
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30

No, 6l97-Before S Galloway, ] P. for Shelby
county, Tenn.-J W Alley vs., Charles Hege-
wald u Co.
IN this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section 3455 Of the code Of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property of the defendant, Charles Hegewald
and N 4 DePaun, and affidavit having been
made that defendants are indebted to the
plaintiff in the sum of Sl2l, as damages for
breach Of a contract, due for the sale of a
nhattel, and that the claim is lust, and that
the defendants are .non-residents of the State
of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that
said defendants make their personal appear
ance bepre me on the LIST day of August
1881, at IL o'clock m, at my Office, No. 34Ma1i 4.
son street, Memphis, Tenn, and defend aid
attachment suit within the time pres ribed
by law, or the, same will be proceed ed with
ex-parte;, and that copy Of this order be
published once week for four consecutive
weeks in the Public Ledger,
This, the oath day Of June, pa
100 JOG 2 IFS J S GAL' .0WAY. Up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
Letter From a BOY.

The following extracts from letter
written to COL X. j. B. l.. Vim by bis
II year son, James Porter, give some
news as we'll as a good description Of
his experience on board quarantine
tug during a storm:
NATIONAL QUARANTINE STATION |
NEAR VICKsBURG, June 26, 81. J
DEAR FATHER-I thought that |
would write you few lines to let you
know that | am we'll and that we had
a storm. We took DIR. Riley up on
the tug when we started from the
landing. The storm came up and the
wind and wave were so high that we
we're in danger of being turned over
Mr.. Kahn, who was plotting, made fol
the bank. The waves were SO high
that they washed US up on the bank
and came in the boat. We had left
the pump at the station, so we had to
bail out the hold with the wash pan
and paint cups, and while we were all
down bailing out a swell came ovel
the boat on top Of US, but after the
storm abated we had to get the tug
Diva to pull us off Of ground. When
we got back to the station brother
told us that the last he saw of the
tent that we put up the other day il
was flying over the ground like piece
of paper. But to lay aside the storm
we have had two large watermelon;
and | don't know how many peaches
Mr.. Kahn aud | are going down tC
Kent's to-day to get a watermelon
dinner.
Your afect;onate son,
I y WINN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30

DY virtue Of q trust deed dated June 9Th,
ID 1873, recorded IN book 1877, page 353, 10 the
Registers Office OF Shelby county, Tennessee,
default having been made therein, will, on
Friday, July goth, 1851.
al the northwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, IN the Taxing District Of Shelby coun-
ty. Tonnessee, within legal hours, pe to the
highest bidder for cash, at public ontcry, the
following lot OF land situate ~ Shelby coun-
Nv. Tennessee, 10 the city of Memphis, now
known as the Taxing District. being part Of
lots NOS. 2l9 and $50 inlcounty lot Ne. 527,
beginning at point on the south side Of will
street, in Chelsea, SO feet east Of its intersec-
ton with the east side Of Sixth street, 'front.'
ing 80 feet on the south Of Mill street. and
running back between parallel lines to the
north line Of county lot No. 52s, the east line
being 1871 feet. and the west line 1894 feet,
beins tbs same lot conveyed June 9th, 1917
to Mrs. Amanda Irby by II P Piper. TIE
equity OF redemption, in case Of sale uD der
said trust deed Il waived By the grAntOr, and
the title is supposed to be good, but will soil
IS i2a PARKER, Trustee,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30

BeforeJ N Coleman, ]. P. for Shelby county,
Tenn.-James L Johnson, use of c P Hunt
Y Co. vs.. Eliza Carter and the estate Adam
Carter.
TN this cause an attachment having been
4 sued out under section 1856 Of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned, levied upon the
property Of the defendants by garnish ment on
j Busby. & Co, who answer that they
are indebted 70 defendants in the sum Of
$50; on, and affidavit having been made that
defendants are indebted to the plaintiff in
the sum of thirty-six dollars and eighty
six cents, due by account, and that
the claim is just, and that the defend
ant is nonresident OF the state of
Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that said
defendants make their personal appearances
before me on the S0th day of July.
1881, at 10 O'Clock am, at my office, No.
29i Front street, Memphis, Tennessee, and
defend said attachment suit within the
time prescribed by law, or the same will DO
proceeded with exparte; and that copy of
this. order be published once week, for four
weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This the oath day of June, 1881.
10l l01 l13 ll9 j NJ COLEMAN, J.. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
Fire Without smoke.

A Chicago paper of the 18th, says
Mr.. H. S. Saroni, ofSt. Paul, Mimi,
claims to have solved the problem OF
having fire without smoke. He has
on exhibition at No. % South Frank.
lin street, hydro carbon furnace OF
his invention which he claims goes
ahead ofall previous smoke consumers,
Not alone does it yield a fire ofintense
heat, absolutely free from smoke, but
it does so, he claims, at a much less
cost than that Of wood or coal, The
fuel used is a combination of petro-
leum, steam, and atmospheric air. The
steam atOmizes the oil and projects it
in the form of spray into a perforated
chamber, absorbing on its way large
amount of air, and at last issuing
through the perfOratiOns as a pon-lu-
miuous fame of intense heat. There
is no danger of explosion, as for fifty
horse power boiler the size of the only
orifce through which it can pass is
but oue-sixteeth of an inch. The fur
mace needs no draught and hence has
no chimney, and its mechanism is very
simple, and needs but little care. Mr.
Saroni has made experiments with Pc
troleum and other oils for many years
He has contract for lighting the city
ofSt. Paul with gasoline. He has q
patent gasoline jet lamp which gives a
light, claimed by him, to be equal tC
the power of gas, at the rate of 50 cent;
per thousand feet. He is also perlec-
ting traction engine, which, although
weighing only 1900 pounds, does the
work of one three times that weight
carrying "a hours, fuel besides The
furnace is what he bases his fame on
and he claims he can make it do any
furnace work which is required in 9
smelling establishment 1t was visi-
ted on yesterday by number of en-
gineers, among them Mr.. 0. W. Pot
ter, of the North Side rolling mills
and a number Of railroad men. AL
seemed satisfied that the furnace was Z
success, and Mr.. Saroni received ;
number of fattering offers, which h
deemed best to refuse. The furnace
can be run at an expense of one cen
| per horse power per hour.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
The ArkailsaW Presa ami Tetns
perance.

Searcy BeacOn.l
The newspapers of Arkansaw are
doing much to advance the cause OF
temperance and prohibition, and their
services in this cause are admired and
appreciated generally by the best citi-
gems of our State. Ono year ago our
Press Association adopted resolutions
favorable to the promotion ofthe tenn
perance movement, and last week it
renewed and reafhrmed by a unani-
nous vote the resolutions adopted
last year, as may be seen in the follow
ing:
Whereas, The sale and use of intox-
icating beverages in this State is Sc
rious obstacle in the way of the pro
motion of public morals and
Whereas, all good citizens should
endeavor to stay the fearful tide Of
misery and wrong arising from the
sale and use Of ardent spirits; There
fore be it
Resolved, LIST That this convention
re- afiirms its position on the temper
ance question, as expressed by resolu-
tons last year, and pledges anew its
hearty support to the growing cause Of
temperance reform.
Resolved, End That we will ex-
ert ourselves individually in every
laudible way to Danish the evil ofin-
temperance from our State, and to use
our influence to bring about such leg
islation as will secure the desired re-
suit. A. NJ B. GRAHAM.
Carried unanimously.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30

JEFFERSON county has doubtless
the oldest County Court Clerk in
Tennessee, Captain james Nicholson
who is nearly eighty years old. He
has held the position continuously for
about thirty years, is in excellent
health and his mental faculties are un-
impaired. In his Office is to be seen
the marriage license Of Davy Crockett
and Miss Finley, which is kept in a
frame and pointed to with pride by
the venerable custodian Of the Office
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
Mon-RosIdsnt ROtles.

No. 252l-In the Chanot,ry Court of Shelby
county, Tenn.-J NJ W allace ct al VS.. w e
Greenlaw, executor, e to-, ct al.
III appearing from the amended petition
i Of X I Wilson & Co.., which is
sworn to in this cause, that NJ j
Wicks, who is made a defendant to that
p, ition, is q non-r esident of the State of
Tennessee, it is therefore ordered that he make
his appearance herein, at the courthouse of
before the first Monday in August, 1881, and
plead, answer or domur to the said amended
petition, or tie same will be taken for confess
ed as TO him and set for hearing ex-parte and
that COPY Of this order be published once a
week for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This 9th day of June, 1881.
A copy--Attest:
R. ]. BLACK, Clerk and master.
By E. B. MoHENRY, D. O. X M.
flanagan & Frayser, sol'rs for R I Wison d
Co. 100 Jos li2 lB
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NOn-residav>. Notice.

No. 40, R D-Ia thv pTobate Court of Shelby
county, TennesY ,e-Frank Patten and wife
vs.. 0 II NJ SNIP n ct Al, "'''
agpeatl1nV from the original bill in this
4 v'v N.Y. UP n is sworn to, that the defend
my NJ Smith has absconded from the
OrdeT| that he make his appearanee hereio,
~ W courthouse of our said Probate court. in
~ mphis, Tenn, on or before the LIST Monday
"A August, 1881, and plead, answer or demur
to compliments bill, or same will be taken
for confessedRs to him and set for hearing
exparte;, and that copy Of this order be
published once a week for four successive
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This juno "a, 1881.
A c0py-Attest
OWEN DWYRR, Clerk
By II. B. CULLEN, D. G.
q q Dent, sOl'r. 101 10Y 1i3 llg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
Health is Wealth !

DR.. E. C. WEsT's NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENr; specific for Hysteria, Dizziness. Con-
vulsions, Nervous Headache, Mental bepres-
sion, Loss of Memory, Spermatorrh@a, Impo-
tency, Involuntary Emissions, Premature Old
Age, caused by Over-exertiOn, self abuse, OF
over-ipdulgence, which leads to misery, decay
and death. One box will cure recent cases.
Each box contains one months treatment.
One dollar box, or six boxes for five dollars;
sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. We
guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With
each order received by US for six box 5, accom-
panied with five dollars, We will seRd the pur-
chaser our written guarantee 10 return the
money if the treatment does not effect Q cure.
Guarantees issued only by a. RBNKERT &
co Wholesale and Retail Druggists, 2l5 Main
street. Memphis, Tenn. Orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. s5xxxiii5'd&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-30
AFoundation Tor a Novel.

When Harvey Lake, of Spencer, N.
Y, died, leaving So 900 and no will,
his brother and sister took possession.
Harvey was a bachelor, and when
they entered into possession the heirs
gave his adopted son an old bureau as
his share of the estate. To this they
added blessing, and set the lortu-
nate youth ont Of doors. But when
he had taken his heritage to a new
house and was arranging his effects
in it he found a properly executed
will, which gave him all Of Harvey
Lakes property. Harvey Lakes
brother and sister contested this, Of
course, but the law accepted it, and
the youth has moved his old bureau
back into his old home, and settled
down with it.