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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
A Sharp Game.

Stop stopl what's the matter ?"'
exclaimed a policeman to an excited
citizen tearing down Madison street
yesterday, with a valise in his hand
Hal the very man | want; come
whine. I've been Misunderstanding
ly, scientifically, beautifully swindle1i.
| don't often get excited, and if I'M an
were to sneak something away f rom
me, [ wouldn't get a bit excited but
to be scientifically swindled ms kes my
hair rise"
"All right" answered the police
man.
But hola on, said the man, you
won't give it to the newspape rs.
No" was the answer, and the des-
tlnatiOn was at last reached.
Mr.. Policeman, said the swindled
man, II bought this valise from this
man here for four dollers. / got as far
as my room when l discovered / had no.
key. tried my bunch, but the lock
is a peculiar one aud none of them
would fit it. Now ! clme back and
laid the case before this man here aud
what do you think he said2''
Il told YOU l didn't sell you the
key rat in the merchant.
We'll" gtunted The policeman.
Then l told him I'd sell him a key
for a dollar, he said.
Now IS that the square thing?
asked the traveller.
IF you want a square thing I'Il'
give you a nail, chimed in the dealer
but if you want this key you've got
to pay q dollar for it."
A compromise was finally effected at
twenty FIVE cents, and the mar mount
ed a street car, calling down a very
doubtful blessing as he did SO upon
the sharp dealer in %valises.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Very latest Seasides and prettiest
scrap pictures in city, at Williams
book store. It
P. Il. Hopkins left last night for
York to select his spring goods.
Captain l. A. Downer and wife, Of
Cave City, Kentucky, have been in the
city for several days past, the guests Of
Mr.. V. D. Fuchs, the prominent game
dealer. The captain aud his accom-
plished consort came to see our carni.
val entertainment, and they are ia
leave for home this evening, after ex-
~periencing an enjoyable visit. The
captain is one Of the largest fruit grow
ers in western Kentucky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
A Union of Hearts.

At Calvary (Episcopal) church near
eight o'clock last night the venerable
rector, DR.. George White officiating,
Miss Lulu Nichols, only daughter Of
Colonel L. S. Nichols, chief editor Of
the Memphis Avalanche, was united
in wedlock to Mr.. Will II. Forrest, OF
Davenport, Iowa. The happy couple
were attended on the interesting occa-
sion by Misses Kate Thompson, Lucy
Mosby, Kate Karl and Lou Sneed, as
bridesmaids, and the radiant quartette
were escorted byMessrs. Mt. Hannah,
L. Hunt, Ben Jolley and G. M. Hunt.
The beautiful bride appeared before
the sacred altar upon the arm OF her
father, while the groom had as escort
Mr.. j. II. Thompson. A large number Of
friends and relatives had collected in
the church to witness the ceremony,
and rich melody poured forth in swell
ing tones from the organ and the choir
previous to the rites beingpronOunced
by the venerable minister. After the
young couple had been pronounced
man and wife, they proceeded to the
Peabody hotel. where a rich repast
had been prepared to regale a number
Of invited guests. During this part
Of the ceremony the fair bride retired
for a few moments, appearing soon
after in a handsome travelling suit and
prepared to depart by the eleven
o'clock train for the north, on a bridal
tour. The handsome young couple
attracted much attention and show
ers of congratulations were bestowed
by their host of friends. Upon taking
their departure, expressions Of good
will, and earnest hopes for a long
career of connubial happiness were
heard, together with many regrets at
the fact hal so charming a lady
has been taken from among us. Mr..
and Mrs. Forrest are to reside in
Davenport, Iowa, where the gentle
man is engaged in business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Number 4sl, held by Mr.. NJ. II.
Mette, is the winner Of the watch aud
chain rallied for the bppegt If st. 10.
seph's CHURCH Tha drawing took
place at $40 Main street, Three hun
drod tickets had been taken and all
put in a sack. Six we're drawn by a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Stoves, CRATES and mantels, hard
ware, hollow-ware and castings at low
prices. All kinds of tin work prompt
" attended to and satisfaction guaran
teed, by LOUIS DUsu,
Is 1874 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
}. A. sIGNAIGO'S,
BIS aud ESQ second 80.

DR.. Reva has removed from 1851
Main to No. 10 Poplar, between Front
and Main. He is SO much engaged
with business that he cannot pay any
private visits any more. He will, for
the benefit Of the afflicted public, give
one hour every day gratis for consul
tation, from 3 to 4, free Of charge,
medicine INCLUDED, for 30 days. 5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
LOST.

ON Main steeet, between Georgia and Mad
" isou, or on Maia street cars, on the nisht
OF March lat, oua Cola and Onyx Ear-ring.
snd get reward. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
Drank 10 Death.

About 6 o'clock yesterday evening
Frank Sloan, in q beastly state Of. in
toxicaticn, was driven to the station
house in a carriage by Officer Doherty,
who had first elected him from a dis
reputable place on Main street and
afterward arrested him at a saloon. A
few hours after having been locked
up he was found to be unconscious.
DR.. King, Of the city board of health,
was summoned, and under the i'm
preston he had taken arsenic admin.
istered the proper restorative, Sloan
grew worse, aud DIR. Easton being
summoned was at first of the opinion
that he had taken morphine, as a
quantity Of that drug was found on
his person, but upon a further exami-
nation believed him to be suffering
from alcoholism pure and simple
Sloan died at half-past one O'Clock
this morning, and his remains will b.
buried by his friends. He came here
from Nashville about a year ago, ant
has since been workif 6 as a payemen.
contractor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
TAKEN UP.

1.-TWO Bay Horses. black name and tails;
i one hes both hind feet white, the other
one white hind foot. Owner can get them BY
proving property and paying eharges,
LEWIS THOMAS.
40 Gay0so Gas Works FORT Pickering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
on srnLEM.

a B0Dr 18th inst large white Pointer Dog.
"a With iiver-col0red ears aud liver spot
near bis tlil and same color extending down
his tail about o inches. Liberal reward willbe
paid for any information leading 90 his fecov-
cry or his return 81 No. ~ Union street or 70
rne Office Of County Trustee. W. W. "a
l50f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
JOHN WALSH, UNDERWRITERS,
sAI second Street. l4St,
Fine Photographs. 81 per dozen
Cottage Gallery.
40 Real street.
A ReyoItIng Murder Cnse.

A murder case, revolving in all its
details, was on trial in the criminal
court this morning. A young negro
man named Ed Bibby stood accused
ofmurdering the year old infant of
Julia Papena, a young Italian woman
who was a co.laborer with him on
Colonel Enoch Ensly's farm at the
foot Of President island. TO make the
case worse the young woman swore on
the stand that Bibby was the father Of
the child. The evidence Is that he
struck the baby simply because it
cried. Part Of the witnesses testify
that he struck it with his open hand
while others swear he struck it two
terrific blows upon the head with his
clenched fist. Death resulted in a few
days aiterward, and the physician who
examined the child found its head
badly crushed, and was Of the opinion
its death was caused by the blows
dealt by Bibby. It is a case Of down.
right murder for which the gallaws il
she proper method Of expiation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

GOOD opportunity for a smau family, a
"a snail. complete stock Of family groceries
for sale and hogss fpf rent. address n. J.,
this ofice, for cue sask. None need apply
bat those meaning businetL 81
ROR sALE-An A ~. / iros ssfs. large
j. fEe. Halls make; IN perfect ordey. APP
ply 10 N L.BACQN,
Real Estate aud RentalAsf., 5 Madison e.
asst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
AKusrMESTB.
ENGLISH COMEDY.


That famous old English comedy,
THE Rivals" written by Sheridan
over a century ago, and always popu-
lar, had a most splendid Interpretation
by Joseph Jefferson and his talented
histrionic artists last night. Indeed,
no such a performance has been seen
here during the past season, for the
cast has rarely been equalled in this
country on any stage. In the leading
role Of Fighting Bob, Mr.. Jefferson
acted with the delicate finish of true
artist, and his picture could not have
been improved upon. Here and there
a touch of old Rip Van Wrinkle was
noticed, but the accomplished actor
has been so long identified with that
character thati it wouldseem out ofplace
not to detect a few glimpses of a part
he has made so famous. The charac-
ter Of Mrs. Malaprop, as portrayed by
Mrs. John Drew, may be described
as exquisite to a degree, her cos
tunes, acting, and language meriting
the highest possible commentator.
Next to her Mr.. Robinson, in the part
ofSir Anthony, presented the most ex-
c%ellent picture, though all did their
parts in a refined and spirited man
ner. The play is very familiar to the
people here, having been acted in
handsome style by ameteurs several
years ago. The audience last night
was very fashionable and very large.
They we're delighted with the play.
Tonight THE Rivals" will be repeat
ed, and tomorrow afternoon and
night Rip Van Wrinkle is the pro
gramme.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Furniture, Carpets, Etc.
Wholesale and Retail. Lowest prices
al Ames Beatcie g. Co. s, 36l Main
street. 8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
Potomac Roe Herring.
At OAoEY d Co., Main and Poplar.

The Memphls & LfIlIp ROCK Is. 4.
Co. Continues 20 do the
Express Business
On and over its line of road, and with
connecting expresses forwards express
matter for all points in Texas, Arkan-
sas, Missouri, Illinois and the north.
west with the greatest dispatch, and at
rates from % to 80 per cent less than
its predecessor.
The patronage Of the public solicit.
ed. Office No. AZ Madison street.
8 w. j. Brown, Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

d~isiuterested party and then replaced
again in the sack. The number out
of the six was 484, held by the above
mentioned gentleman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

BY EXPRESS-Fresh lot Reel.
foot Lake Perch and Trout, Red
snapper, Lake Erie Salmon, Sa-
yannah River shad soc apiecei
Potomac shad, soc; VenisOn
Hams and saddles, fresh Quail
and Rabbits, choice dressed Tur-
keys, choice fresh baltimore
Oysters, at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Silver Drip and Maple Sugar.
A. CAoEY & Co, Main and Poplar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

1000 dozen Fresh Standard Pie Fruits
($L00 to $3.50 per DOZEN.
200 dozen Preserves and isIIIes,
10 2 ID tins, very cheap.
500 Boxes Fine Layer Figs.
rs Kegs Best white Cracked Wheat
100 Coarse Oatmeal.
25 " Graham Flour, extra good
100 Tubs Select Creamery Butter.
100 Boxes Fine Cream Cheese.
200 imported MaCarOnl, lib papers
Lye HOmlny, Rice Flour, S. C. Rice
BrOOms, MOps, Tubs, washbOards
Scrub Brushes, Shoe Brushes, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

TAs aoral decorations al the thsatsr
30 handsomely executed for the
Msulphi by Mr.. Lamb and his assis-
tauts, continue to be admired by those
who go to sec Joseph Jefferson. The
adornments are very beautiful, and
worthy of all the encomiups that can
be bestowed.
PLUMBING,
GAS AND STEAM FITTING,
The Most for the Least Money.
J. w. X. BROWNE,
40 Madison Street. l6lT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Dried Ounces, Peeled Dried Peach.
es, Prunes and Cherries.
At CACEY & Go.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

HOll. Herring, Lymburg and Cream
Cheese. CAoEY & Co. At
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
Female Thief:

n TUT-TTTO IE~TUT0
Amanda Coleman, colored, is under
arrest on suspicion, and a search of
her house resulting in the finding OF a
quantity of stolen property. A num-
Der Of persons, to whom she had sold
different articles, have called at the
stationhouse and handed them in.
Among those not yet identified is a
lady's gray wooden shawl, worth about
FIVE dollars. Captain O'Hayer has
been sent to Germantown to look for
goods supposed to have been shipped
away by the same woman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

The unprecedented snow storm,
which set in Saturday night at Chi
cago and Surrounding country, still
prevails in = mcdi6od form. Two
hundred tons Of mail matter has ae-
cUmalaied in the postofi0s. The
blockades trains and everything,
and a milk famine prevails.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
Mn.J. h. RATEG,
HeWsBsper Advertising Agent
a PARK ROW.

rTimes Buildine. EoH York. IL aBthorirod
ii contract ~ adrariiselent IN the
Daily and Weekly Pablo Ledger
~ cur best rates. Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

old BRICK.
" by s. GABAT,
AGENT, Shelby Street Rag Warehouse.
Has sni Old Metal wanted. Mln
RTEWS INk. IN D. n cans, finest article.
IN Also fne CLri aud job Inks, Of all colors
snd qualities. atLeiEer Office OF
ame
IfO Poplar mot store. FOURTH, ne & cot-
100 tlEe. Apply % S. Aaamf. -
,fIHR brick dgeinuE Ne; n sL aarun
fray to-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
nnR cHEAP GnLunM.

A IL Advertisements under the head OF For
"A Kent, For sale, Wanted, Lost, strayed,
Der line for each insertion. aud 3 cents per
line for one week. bt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
Oressed Turkeys and Chickens
A.LRERT SEEsSEL'S Market,
I2f Main ~. b

Fine Creamery Butter.
CAoEY & Co., Main and Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04
AMusEMENTs.

Doors open from 10 to u an, from $3.50 to
4aS0 PM. and from 1880 70 10 pm.
dRNrs' PRICE Lfsf-Single admission, Gc:
use Of skates, Use: tickets in packages Of u,
ESQ.
LADIES' PRfCE LIsr-M0rninR and afternoon
assemblies, Saturday afternoons excepted,
free; use OF skutes, &c; night assemblies, ad-
mission. CSC; use Of skates, free; instruction,
II skates, IS.
HBrhe managcment reserve the right 10
admit only whom they eh00sa. 1911
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-04

Fresh and Cheap Coal.
Six Cars st. Bernard Coal
just from mines;
also Pittsburg Coal,
Camel Coal.
Best quality Ash Wood.
&. b. BRYAN a. co.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-09
How Manure Affects the Potato

No crop is stimulated in its growth and
product by good application of manure
more than is the crop of potatoes. 1t some
times happens, however, that the extra slim
ulation results in a great growth of vines
without corresponding increase of the crop OF
tubers. Experiments with manure on pota-
toes, concluded by DIR. Anderson, chemist to
the Highland Agricultural Society of Scot
land, have shown some curious facts that are
worth knowing by the potato-producers of
California. DR.. Anderson dug the potatoes
from SIX hills of an unmanured plat Of land
when the potatoes were supposed to be about
half grown. At the same time he dug six
hills from an adjoining plat of the same quail
ity of land, but which had been heavily
MANFRED with guano and superphosphate
The potatoes dug from the former plat
weighed 40, 200 grains, while those dug from
the latter plat, which had been mauured
weighed II, 800 grains. The vines on the
MANFRED plat were very much more luxuriant
and heavier than on that not Inanured
When the potatoes were fully ripe on both
plats six hills more were dug from each plat
and weighed This time those from the I'M
MANFRED plat weighed So 900 grains, while
those from the manured plat weighed 81, 700
grains. Thus it will be seen that the manure
did not increase the growth OF the crop till
the potatoes were half grown, but that after
that time the increase was very marked.
The conclusion from these experiments is
that the manure stimulates the growth of
the vines in the first half of the time the
crop is growing and that after that its effect
is on the potatoes, and that the matter ac-
cumulated in the vines runs down into the
tubers during the latter part of the season.
Thus it will be seen that for early potatoes,
or those that are to be dug for early use
or market, manure will be of no benefit,
but hal better be applied to the
crop that is intended for late dig
ging. DR.. Anderson carried his investi-
CATION little further, and discovered an
other fact important to potato growers-that
while the manure nearly doubled the amount
of the matured crop, the MANFRED potatoes
contained much more water than those not
manured, and consequently much less nutri-
tive matter in proportion to the gross weight.
From this fact the producer and the con-
sumner may each draw lesson of practical
value to himself: the producer. that if he is
raising potatoes TO sell he can increase his
profits to the acre materially by manuring
and the consumer. that the best potatoes to
buy for consumption are those that have been
raised without much manure.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-09

SALE OF a MAZARINE BIBLE.-The
library of the late Lord Hampton, better
known as Sir John Pakington, select
portion of which has been sold by Messrs.
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Dodge, was re-
markable for some exceedingly rare YER
sions of the Scriptures, among which were
the first edition of Coverdale's Bible and
others. Tyndale's first Pentateuch and
New Testament, etc. Besides these were
the Prayer. books of Edward VI, Litur-
gies of Elizabeth, James l. and Charles l.,
and Laud's Scotch Liturgy, with large
collection of other Prayer books, Primers
of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary and
Elizabeth, with many scarce books and
some manuscripts, of which an interesting
one was the large Z" terrier" on vellum, of
the estates of Sergt Pakington, who died
in 1860. The great interest of the sale
was, however, enhanced by the addition
OF nearly perfect copy of the famous
Gutenberg, or Mazarine Bible" which
did not belong to the Westwood House
library, but was that discovered in the
sacristy of a village church in Bavaria
about four years ago, when it was pur-
chased by G.. Kamensky, the vendor on
this occasion. This copy, which measures
l42 inches high, had the Old Testament
only, and was complete to the end of Mac.
cabees, where folio 4S6 and part of SOC are
supplied in perfect facsimile The public
sale OF this rare book, even in an imperfect
state, has never occurred since the copy in
the Perkins library was sold for e., 600,
and this large price represents the high
value set upon this first book printed with
movable types. 1t was now put up at she
close of the second days sale, and, after
a strong competition, fell to Mr.. Quaritch's
bidding of $780, London Times.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-09
PERSONAL.

Miss Anna E. Dickinson has signed the
contract by which she agrees to play
Claude Melnotte four times in Philadel-
phia, beginning April 18th.
Count Won Moltke is often called in Ber-
lin the ''Great Silent One" He is said
to show in company consummate courtesy
of manner and rare modesty.
Princess Louise has been greatly enjoy
ing her visit in Paris She likes its liveli-
ness and it's art treasures. She has been
regretting that the fine arts are so poorly
developed in Canada.
The J. C. Matthew who has just been
raised to the English Bench is nephew
Of the famous temperance orator, Father
Matthew. He has been an able mer-
camille lawyer.
Henry Stanley is busy placing steamers
on the Upper Congo and in making road
past the Yellala Falls for the Belgian Com
mercial Company, Of which the King is the
largest shareholder.
John CLANCY of Franklin county, Ohio,
is said to be the oldest living ex-member
of Congress. His term was from 1882 to
1888. He was also once Speaker of the
Olio IIOuSS Vi lNe piSoShIatiNSSs AAbuOuSH
81 years old, he has attended to his own
business until the lst of this month.
He is now dangerously i'll.
The President wears full beard and
mustache, and inclines to badness; Sec
retaries Blaine and Hunt are gray. haired +;
Mr.. MacYeagh parts his hair in the middle
and has a handsome mustache; and Secre-
tary Lincoln has fine short beard slightly
parted.
President Garfield, at his reception the
other day gave the most vigorous hand,
shaking to an elderly, plainly. dressed,
motherly- looking woman wearing gray
wooden shawl and an old-time bonnet, in
nocent of feather or flower She said but
a few words, and was evidently stranger
but perhaps the honest face and almost
homespun attire spoke to his heart, for his
face beamed with the kindest of smiles,
and she received the heartiest greeting OF
anyone,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-09

as a safe and speedy cure for distemper in
dogs: Give one teaspoonful of Marsden's
Pectoral Balsam; open the dogs mouth
and pour it down three times each day /;
half the amount for a 3months-old puppy.
Keep the animal out of bad weather.
With this simple remedy. DR.. Jordan as
sares us, the dog will be well in from three
to five days. He says more dogs are killed
by making apothecary shops out of their
sto,naehs than are cured. In the above
remedy there is all that is required to as
sist nature IN throwing off the disease.
Those owning good dogs viii do well to
try it.-f Turf, Field and Forest.
NEW CLUB.-The activity among local
sharpshooters just now has resulted in the
organization in Sacramento OF new club
of sportsmen, called The Pacific Sports
mans Club, of which we have already
had local mention. This makes three
wing-shootiDg clubs and two rife clubs in
this city.
ARcHERY.-A Sacramento archer, who
holds several handsome medals, offers to
put up part of them to be shot for by the
local archers, crack shots to be handi-
capped and no exciusiveness to prevail.