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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

LONG BRANCH, September l5, s q.
m.-Private Secretary Brown says
the President had a good night, and
feels brighter this morning. Weather
cool and rather blustery.
Second Dispatch---Onleial.
ELBERoN, September 15.-At the
morning dressing at $50 to-day, the
Presidents temperature was 98-4;
pulse, 100; respiration, 20. He
passed the night comfortably, sleeping
until 3 am, when he was wakeful for
a period Of two hours, during which
time his pulse rose to 12O, but without
the marked elevation of temperature
which has characterized febrile dis.
turbances heretofore. After this time
he slept until morning. More nourish-
ment was given during the night than
for several nights past. In reviewing
the case Of the President since his
arrival at Long Branch, it may be
said that in spite Of the septec acci-
dents which have for several weeks,
and do still eomplicate his case, he
has certainly not retrograded, but on
the contrary; he has made some signs
towards convalescence,
LONG BRANCH, September Is. The
President passed comfortable night,
and DR.. Bliss says if he did not make
good progress last night he is not COM
petent to judge. The Doctor also said
there was no foundation for the rumor
to the effect that an operation was
contemplated to relieve the lung. DR..
AgneWi also denied the story,
and said dthe first he had heard
Of it was in the morning papers. DR..
Bliss goes to New York for a few
hours. DR.. Hamilton ventured his
opinion Of the Presidents chances of
recovery to a friend this morning,
which, briefly stated, is in substance
that the septic condition Of the Presi-
dents blood will necessarily cause
fluctuations of pulse, tempera-
ture and respiration from time
to time until it is entirely eliminated;
that he considers it safe to say that
the President will overcome the
disturbances which may occur from
the impurity of the blood, but tits al
together probable that various annoy
ances will be occasioned before the
patient is entirely rid of the blood
poison. He expressed the opinion,
however, that the President will
eventually overcome the effects Of the
poisonous blood, and after that be
accomplished, recuperation will
be very rapid. When asked
how long it would prob
ably take to accomplish this, the
Doctor replied probably about five
weeks. He considered that the
present indications give every reason
able ground for believing that the
President would ultimately recover,
and be as we'll man as before he
was shot. The President expressed
desire for a porter house steak,
which is being prepared for him. DR..
Boynton considers that as long as the
President holds his own the chances
are in his favor, and that while his
condition to-day is as we'll as yester-
day, there cannot be said to be any
marked change. The President was
placed in his reclining chair at noon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15


As Memphis is not likely to have a
fair or exposition this fall, the next
best thing we can do is to direct our
attention to the fairs Of Little Rock
and other places within reach. flour
people will attend some of these, and
go the Atlanta Exposition, perhaps
they will be impressed with the value
and Importance Of making some effort
in our own behalf. If Memphis is ever
to be more than point to handle cot
ton and distribute supplies, the start
must be made at home. Self reliance
is an essential condition; then after
that, there must be a fixed purpose,
concentrated efforts and long pull
together. The Atlanta Exposition
does not belong there geographically.
1t could have been held here as we'll.
Memphis is larger and wealthier
place than Atlanta, but lacks the
go-ahead yankee spirit which
characterizes that rebuilt city. Foreign
capital does not flow to a'place until
home capital is first employed, and a
local spirit. of enterprise is manifested.
1t is high time for the people of Mem
phis to catch the spirit of the age,
throw off their lethargy and fall into
line. Here we are as favorably located
for manufacturing as Atlanta, and
hardly doinganything in that direction.
There is prospect of a cotton mill
and some other hopeful signs, but not
the unanimity of purpose and energy
thatthe Bluff City should exhibit. The
trade is. good enough, but Memphis
will never fill her destiny until dozen
Of manufactures here give employ.
ment to hundreds and thousands Of
people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15


THE.Supreme Court met at Knox.
vile last Tuesday, all the Judges
were present and also Judge George
Andrews, special Judge, appointed by
Governor Hawkins to hear the cause
of John II. Davis ct al, VS.. james G.
ReaveS, Admir-, ct al, who produced
commission from the Governor, was
qualified and took his seat. There
upon said cause, allowed named was
submitted, on briefs, and taken into
consideration by the court, and Judge
Andrews retiring from the bench, the
regular court proceeded with the bus.
iness before it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

absorbed in minute quantities into
the blood. Styrian peasants have
been known under medical in.
vestigation to swallow from foul
to seven grains of arsenic without in.
jury and to take it often in smaller
quantities. The longer a person sur
wives after taking arsenic as a poison
the less is the probability that it will
be found in the remains but when
death follows swiftly upon the taking
Of arsenic there in scarcely any limit
to the period at which it may be de-
tected. 1t has been discovered in
bodies eight, twelve, and fourteen
years after death. Nothing but the
presence Of arsenic in Jennie Cramer's
remains hints at her having been
taken off by poison. But arsenic Of.
ten predisposes to a profound sleep
which terminates in death. IfJsnnie
Cramer was poisoned with arsenic this
may have been her case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

The Theory of the Prosecution in
the Jennie Oramer case now is that
the victim was feloniously poisoned
by arsenic furtively administered to
her, and the counter-theory Of the
defense is that the arsenic discovered
in her remains had been taken by her
as cosmetic during her lifetime out
of personal vanity. Arsenic eating to
improve the complexion was first sug-
gested many years ago by travellers
who found the poison used with brill
liant results in that direction by
mountain climbers Of Styria. 1t is
supposed to be common, but instances
of it are believed by apothecaries
physicians and statistics to be rare
1t is undoubtedly used in many cos
metics. and if these are habituall!
applied the poison may perhaps b.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

ARTICLES of association of the
Ramsay City, Springfield and Memphis
railroad were fled with the Secretary
of State of Missouri on the 10th.
The same corporation already exists
under the laws Of Arkansaw, and the
proposed line will pass entirely
through the State in mainly south
easterly direction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

The special election held in the
Second Congressional District Of
Maine, last Monday, resulted in the
election Of Mr.. Nelson Dingley, the
Republican candidate, by majority
of about five thousand. The Demo
cratic candidate. Mr.. Franklin Reed,
withdrew, and the Greenbackers and
Democrats united upon Judge Wor-
thington Gilbert. They had hopes Of
carrying the District, as at the elec-
ton last year Mr.. Frye carried it over
Mr.. Fogg, the Fusionist by only 2O75
majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15
Ginhouse Rurnedl.

The ginhOuse of W. P. Hale, al
Osceola, Ark, was destroyed by fire
at 3 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon
The gin was in operation at the time
and the flames kindled in the lini
cotton. About 16 bales of cotton were
also lost. The property was insured
in the New Orleans companies through
Murphy & Murphy's agencies, in this
city, for $45OO, which lacks a consid.
erable amount of covering the loss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

THE stereotyped report comes over
the wires that the President
passed a good night. He seems to
have hold on life that is encouraging.
1t can hardly be said that he has i'm
proved perceptibly, unless that being
no worse is regarded as an improve
ment. Having held out this long and
developed no alarming symptoms there
is certainly room for more hopeful
view than was few days ago when he
had a slight relapse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

Conundrum for amateur viOlinists
What is the most important point in
amateur violin playing2 StOppiagl-
Vanity Fair. Motto for the guitar:
Don't fret. And the worst, and also
the best motto for tyros on the brass
instruments: Blow that.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

Daughter Of a speculative builder
visiting her PARENTS 20, papa, what
charming little houses you have been
building on the river bank | have a
thousand minds to take one and settle
there with the children till winter.
Parent (embracing her with parental
emotion). Don't do it-they are
houses to sell, not to live in."-[ lie
Figaro.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15
All Quiet al New OrIenna

New ORLEANS, September 49,
The Governor has revoked the pro-
clamation of Tuesday, peace and dOrder
having been restored.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

Senator ingalls, now dances his
tenth baby. Mr.. ingalls, is a diminu.
tive man from Senatorial standpoint,
but justice demands the confession
that as q colonizer he is a glowing
success. 4 Kansas CITY Times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15
River kilograms.

Louisville, September 15.-River
stationary, with 2 feet in the canal
No water on the falls by the marks
Cloudy and raining.
Pittsburg, September 15,-Rivei
stationary, with 2 inches in the chan
mel. Cloudy, and threatening rain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

A young gentleman, dressed up in
buttons for the occasion, whose usual
vocation was brushing boots, being
told to announce the names of the
various guests as they arrived at Mrs.
Tibbles party, called out in unusually
stentorian tone, "The man with the
hystersl'-[N. Y. Com. ADV.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15

Mount Vesuvius was taken sudden
ly in the night, last Saturday, and has
been acting bad. Nothing seems to
stay on its stomach.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15
DIED.

M0LLoY--At the residence Of Mrs. M. G.
Jones, Is Market street. Of congestion, EDDTE,
infant daughter Of Ella NJ. and the late 4. s.
Molloy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-15
THE PRESIDENT.


Lone BRANCH, September Is, 8 q.
m.-Private Secretary Brown says
the President had a good night, and
feels brighter this morning. Weather
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
The Cole Huntingdon Combination.
Cincinnati Gazette.

There seems to be no good reason to
doubt the ability of Cole and Huntington to
extend the Kentucky Central SO as to con-
meet it with the Cole system, nor their in
tention of doing so at the earliest day posi-
BILE. There is plenty of room for another
north and south line between Cincinnati
and the South, and the proposed route of
the K. G. is certainly good one, and when
the line is completed to Knoxville fair
share of the business to the cotton States
will go that way. The distance from Gin
cinnati to Chattanooga via this route will be
about fifty miles longer than over the
Southern, and the distance TO Dali
ton will be nearly equal An
other advantage of the extension of
the X. C. to Cincinnati would be in that
the Erlangers would be compelled to build q
branch to Knoxville, probably via Emory
Gap, which would make it common point
for all traffic coming from points north of
the Ohio River, and insure fair rates for all
time to come. The extension of the X. C.
is a matter that should interest Cincinnati
very much, and Messrs. Cole and Hunting
ton should receive every encouragement
possible from the merchants and manufac-
turers of this city, and they doubtless will.
The trade of Knoxville proper and the
country tributary to it is very valuable, and
with proper railway faculties it would I'm
doubtedly seek this market.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
The Death Scene,
New York Tribune.

There were present when the President
awoke only General Swain and Colonel
Rockwell, but all the attendants were speed
lily summoned. Mrs. Garfield, Drs. Bliss,
Hamilton, Boynton and Colonel Rockwell
and Private Secretary Brown reached the
room within few moments. Mrs. Garfield
sat upon the bedside holding the hand of
her dying husband. Dr. Hamilton stood on
The opposite side and others were grouped
ABOUT the PRESIDENT, who was unconscious
even before the first of those summoned
teaoheo the chamber. No other persons
80 III 'ile room. Mrs. Colonel Rockwell
"!'n ner laughter and Miss Mollie Garfield
0"t upon lounge III the hall. The colored
ool'an's OF the Francklyn Cottage were
grouped outside the door of the SICK room
peeping in. - ''
The President was BREATHING heavily
and at increasing intervals The doctors
whispered to each other two or tbree t;mes
~ "s.ue from this no word was spoken.
sohtiu hI VI tiree slghs and some suppressed
in S f'n was heard from groups of negroes
he ulo uoor put all the rest were silent, The
ntea'y breathing of the President con-
oaa u ABOUT fifteen minutes, and then
Geased Consciousness did not return.
peath was absolutely painless. When all
S WAS over Mrs. Garfield quietly withdrew to
fer tsa room. DIR. Hamilton smoothed the
etSae q'ures of the dead President, and the
b;Sr bTt physicians and attendants Strengthened
IotaS S Garfield returned about half an hour
t., tears, and sat silently upon the bedside, the
her 81 running IN floods over her cheeks, but
spirit aole s demeanor manifesting her heroic
hour os %He y set-control in this the supreme
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
THURLOW WEED ON PRESIDENT
ARTHUR.

Being asked what kind of a Presi
dent he thought Mr. Arthur will
make, the venerable Thurlow Weed
replied:
GA good one. l had long talk
with him about three weeks ago on the
subject, when it seemed that General
Garfield must die. I believe he will
go to Washington with the intention
to be as good a President as Gar
field would have been, and do what
he believes Garfield would have
done. He knows that if he does
otherwise it will break him and the
Republican party down. I believe
he is going to be a wise man and
administer the Government wisely
and well, but if I should be disap-
pointed in my expectations he will
destroy the Republicans and him
self. Everything is in his
hand and [ feel it is safe to
leave it there. The sure way for him
to guard against mistakes is to act
on his own judgement. He has ex>
perience and knowledge enough to
administer this Government if he
will be guided by them and take up
nobody's quarrels and nobody's am
bitions. His visit to Washington
after the shooting of the President
has been fortunate all around. [
think he got many useful ideas there.
Indeed he told me, in the converse
ton to which l had referred, that he
felt that he was better prepared if
the emergency should come now
than he would have been if he had
not passed the time he did in Wash
iugton and made the acquaintances
he made there. He told me that his
relations with the members of
the Cabinet were pleasant,
and that he had passed the time
very a6reeably with the Secretary Of
State and his family. and that Mrs.
Hunt, the wife of the Secretary of
the Navy, and his wife had been girl
acqualntances and friends, and there
was pleasant intimacy there. All
his talk confirmed my favorable i'm
presslons of him, and I feel now,
though 1t is a great responsibility, he
Is equal to it. He cannot fail to
profit by the lesson which the fate of
the three other Vice Presidents who
became Presidents teach
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Mistress Of the White House.

New YORK, September 22.-An
Evening Post Albany special says ::
Mrs. Mary McElroy, of this city, who
is spoken of the probable mistress of
the White House under the new Ad-
ministration, is the wife of John 3.
McElroy, Of Albany, and sister of
President Arthur. She is lady of
winning presence, and is noted both
for her culture and her social charms.
Mrs. McElroy is not at all fond of
display, preferring rather her own
fireside and Immediate circle. Of
late she has been calling often at
New York to look after the houses
hold matters of Mr.. Arthur. Mrs
McElroy has two children q boy and
a girl.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23

NEXT Monday has been designated
by President Arthur to be observed
as day of humiliation aud sorrow
over the death Of the late President.
It's general observance we need not
urge. AS mark of respect to the
illustrious deceased, let us assemble
at our accustomed places of worship,
and carry our burdens of sorrow to
Him, Who alone can give relief. It
will do us good.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Trial of T. A. Marvin.

RICHMOND, Va, September o.
I. A. Marvin, charged with bigamy,
forgery and larceny, was before the
Hastings Court yesterday to answer
to indictments preferred against him
by the grand jury, Tuesday. His
counsel moved a continuance until
the October term of court, but the
judge refused to grant a delay longer
than Saturday. Marvin is represen-
ted by Daniel M. Page, as counsel.
The bigamy case will probably be
tried first.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23

THIS evening the remains of our
late illustrious President will be
taken from Washington for sepulture
in his own State. He leaves the
arena of many triumphs and the
scene of the crowning glory of a
long public life, never to return.
And as the mournful funeral train
moves from the banks of the Poto
mac to the shores of the beautiful
lake, the nations cup of grief is full
to overfowing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Mass Meeting at Savannah.

SAVANNAH, September 22.-Pursu-
ant to a probation Of the mayor a
mass meeting of citizens was held at
the City Exchange. James Atkins,
formerly collector of customs at this
port, a personal friend of the late
President, and others addressed the
meeting. Resolutions were adopted
expressing the deep sorrow of the
people at the untimely death of the
President and their sympathy with
Mrs. Garfield in her sad bereave-
ment.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Michigan Fire Relief Fund.

New YORK, September, pa dis
patch has been received here by
those connected with the Michigam
Fire Relief Fund, from Mayor
Thompson, of Detroit, Mich, thank
ing New York for her liberal dona-
tions and hopeing for more help
from her. The dispatch states that
it will require at least 81, 100000 to
take care of these people until
another harvest. More help, it says,
must be obtained outside of Michi
gan, for that State is not able to
bear the entire burden.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New York Stock Market.

New YORK, September 22.-11 a. NJ
The stock market opened weak and gen.
orally 5a1R per cent. lower, the latter fer
Hannibal and st. Joseph, preferred. In
the early dealings some few shares were re-
corded at fractional advance, but the en-
tire list soon became weak, and decline
took place ranging from ! to p per cent,
the latter in Canada Southern, which fell &
to $50 Western and Union rose from 87s
to 8S5B, and receded to $50; Chicago, Bur
ington and Quincy fell off from 161 to 1901,
and New Jersey Central from 9641 to 95s
G. G. c. & I. sold up from SO to 99a, and
dropped to SO.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23

The Mrs. Garfield fund has reached
100000, aud is being rapidly IN
creased. There is no doubt about
the S250,0OO, the amount first men
toned, being easily raised, and it is
now thought it will be much larger.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Beautifers.

Ladies, you cannot make fair skin, rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes with all the cos
metics of France, or beautifers .'of the
world, while in poor health, and nothing
will give you such good health, strength,
buoyant spirits and beauty as Hop Bitters.
A trial is certain proof. Ses another col
umn.-Telegraph.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Choice Extracts from Druggists.

ssWe know the value of malt, hops,
calisaya and iron composing Malt Bitters ?"
"Our lady customers highly praise them"
Physicians prescribe them in this
town.
"The largest bottle and best medicine -
BEST blood purifier on our shelves"
'sOw best people take Malt Bitters."
'.Surs cure for chills and liver diseases" !"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Futures.

New YORK, September 22.-Net receipts,
"a bales; gross receipts, 119 bales. Futures
closed quiet and steady sales, 10000 bales;
September, 11.87a11.SS October, 11.69a
lilo; November, II. 7Oa11.71; December,
11.79a11.80: January, II. 96a11 81; Febru-
ary, 12. 0Sa12. 90; March, r. 19a12 20; April,
II. 29al2. 80; May, 12. 39a12. 40 June, 1919
a12 SO.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
Chicago Market.
Louisville Market.

LOUISVILLE, September 22.-Flour firm !;
evtra, $5.0Oa5. 25. Wheat strong and
higher, $1.45. Corn strong and higher, 80.
Oats firm, 46. Pork and lard, nominal
Bulkmeats strong shoulders nominal aides,
12a; sugar-cured hams, IA. Whisky
steady, $1.14.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
MINOR DISPATCHES,

PETERSBURG Va, September 22.-Captain
Proctor, a well-known citizen, was arrested
yesterday aad committed to keep the peace.
He was c.larged with being about to fight a
duel with Balling Wilcox. The latter has
not been arrested.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23

'Lindsey's Blood Seacher"-the great
medicine for fever and ague, malaria, and
all blood poison. Don't fail to use it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23

sweet h nead and voice, easy breathing,
ipo ~ n, perfect smell, taste and hear
dit;ona oOugn' no distress. These are con-
of sons Diought about in catarrh by the use
pent 'faS q, Radical Cure. Complete treat
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
New York Cotton Market.

New YORK, September 22.-Cotton
steady; sales, 1919 bales uplands, III Or
leans, 12BB consolidated netreceipts, 13, $50;
exports to Great Britain, 500 bales.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23

It is simply marvellous how quickly con-
stipation, biliousness, sick headache, fever
ague, and malaria, are cured by "Sellers'
Liver Pills."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-09-23
VOL. XII

JAMES A. GARFIELD, JR-, eldest son
of the late President, is sick at Viii
Jamestown, Massachusetts, with MAJ
larial fever. He is reported as being
in a precarious condition.