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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
ChiO,s Deso,a.tou.

The island of Chic (also spelled Scio
and Khio, and in Attic Greek Chios).
which the cable tells us has been de-
vastated by an earthquake, is one of
the lovelicst and most fertile of Hgean
archipelago, and at the same time an
island Of perhaps unsurpassed interest
to the historian and the scholar. 1t
lies off the Gulf of Smyrna and is one
hundred and ten miles in circuit. Its
length from north to south is about
thirty-two miles, its greatest breadth
about eighteen, and the width Of the
strait which divides it from the main
land is about eight miles. Its first in
habitants we're Ionians, who colonized
it at the time of the great migration.
at or about 1000 b. G. Chic became
IN important member Of the Ioai-
an league, and remained an indie
pendent and powerful maritime
state, under a democratic form of
government, until the great naval
defeat ofthe Ionian Greeks by thePer-
siars. l94 B G.. after which the Chians,
who had taken part with 100 ships,
we're subjected to the Persians, their
island was laid waste and their young
women carried off into slavery. The
battle Of Mycalc, 40 3. c., freed
Chios from the Persian yoke, and it
became a member Of the Athenian
league, in which it was for a long time
the closest and most favored ally of
Athens but an unsuccessful attempt
to revolt, in AZ, led to its conquest and
devastation. In 1858, with Cos and
Rhodes, it recovered its independence
and aiterWard shared the fortune of
the other states of Ionia. Twice dur
ing the Christian era has the island
been the scene of rapine by the Turks,
in the early part ofthe fourteenth cen
fury and again in 1922. The population
of the island at the time of the latter
invasion was about 10000, and history
records more dreadful massacre than
that which ensued. The Moslems put
to death a majority of the inhab-
itants and made slaves Of the remain
der. This was in consequence of the
islanders having yielded to the entrea-
ties of the Samians and Joined in the
struggle for Greek independence. The
present population is about $4,000.
The island is covered with rocky
mountains, clothed with the richest
vegetation, and has always been cele-
brated for its wine, figs, lemons,
oranges, gum-mastic and other natural
products; also for its marble and pot
terry, and for the beatty of its women
and the luxurious life of its inhabi-
tants. Of all the states which aspired
to the honor Of being the birthplace of
Homer, Chios (%alone, with any plausi-
bility, says DR.. Smith), contested the
claim with Smyrna, and it numbered
among its %undisputed natives the ira
gedian Ion, the historian Theopom-
pus, the poet Theocritus, and other
eminent men. Its chief city has for
more than 5000 years stood on the
eastern side Of the island, at the foot
of its highest mountain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
TORNADO.
Loss of Life in s1issIsSippI.

A violent tornado swept over the
country forty miles south of here yes.
terday. Officers of steamers from be-
low report the blow unusually severe,
and for a time it seemed as if it meant
mischief to the boats, but no harm re-
suited as far as has been ascertained.
On board of the steamer Golden City
the gale was felt in its most violent
form about half way between Helena
and this port.
Two miles north Of fernando,
Mississippi, the fury Of the tornado was
immense and much injury resulted to
property and human life. Private
letters forwarded here to-day an
nounces the destruction of DR.. Lau-
derdale's store house aud that fatal
injuries had been sustained by DR..
Lauderdale himself. Mrs. Lauder
dale received a compound fracture Of
the thigh, and Mrs. Dana had her jaw
broken, while several negroes are re-
ported killed. Mr.. George Sanders, a
planter, was also badly hurt. The
store house of johnson 4 Lindsay
was wrecked, while fences, houses,
timber and everything within reach Of
the destroying gale was Frustrated and
ruined. Further particulars will
doubtless be heard during the after
noon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
Amor GenernI Nherlnnn.

A Toledo special to the Cincinnati
Commercial says: General SteedmaD
in his Sunday Democrat joins the dis.
cussion concerning the battle Of Shi.
lob, which was started az the recent
reunion of the Army of the Tennes.
see, and in which General Sherman
has so severely denounced the descrip-
ton written by Whitelaw Reid. The
editor of the Democrat indorses Mr..
Reds account, and says: General
Sherman knows we'll that when his
brigade was routed he was closely pur.
sued by a mounted rebel, General For
rest, who told the writer of this of
the incident himself, and barely made
his escape. 1t is all sheer nonsense
for Sherman to say be was not sur.
prised. He cannot falsify the history
of the battle of Shiloh at this, late
day to give himself importance.
Whitelaw Reid never Intentionally
wrote anything about any battle of the
war that was not true"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
The EIementa.

We had over an inch and a half Of
rainfall here yesterday and last night.
1t was also showery at Nashville,
Chattanooga, Louisville, Little Reck,
Vicksburg and other localities.
The mercury dropped several de-
grees below frost point this morning,
recording Al, but the wind from the
northwest was too lively to let the at.
mosphere freeze. The range yester-
day was from 45 to II, an oscillation Of
81 degrees.
From almost midsummer warmth
yesterday, it turned to a raw wintry
touch of weather last night. The fall
oftemperature at various points south
between sunrise yesterday and the
same time to-day was IA degrees here,
p at Little Rock, % at Shreveport,
Is at Nashville, II at Indianola,
Texas, and nearly as much at other
points. The winds to-day are brisk
north or northwest nearly all over the
south. At ~Indianola, Texas, 40 mile
gale IS blowing, and straight down
from the north.
The barometer was lower in Middle
Tennessee this morning than any
where else in this country and its
highest area was in the lower Missouri
valley. Snow fell yesterday up in the
lakes, and over the eastern states. The
predictions for to-day by signal SER
vice kilograms is fair weather with
winds notherly then shifting to the
west and the south for the lower
Missouri valley and north to west
winds colder weather and rain in Tenn
essee and the Ohio valley.
A considerable rise is coming down
with the Cumberland and the Tenn
essee rivers, and the waters at Cairo
are swelling with 80 feet Z inches by
the mark. When it gets over 40 feet
at Cairo, we may look for a little sub.
merged ground along the lower coun-
try valley.
The noon weather kilograms from
Washington say we are to have a
higher temperature to-day, preceded
by rain or snow in the Tennessee and
Ohio valleys, and warmer weather in
the lower Missouri valley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
A Valuable Dog.

Il want a dog killed" exclaimed a
warm citizen to the stationhouse
keeper this forenoon.
What for?" he asked.
For a good many reasons" was
the reply. i've had my coat tail torn
of, my Sunday pants spoiled forever,
and nearly a pound Of flesh taken out
of my thigh"
The owner of the dog was called
upon, and, in answer to a question of
the captains, said he valued the dog
toe highly to have it killed.
why" said he, that's the most
valuable dog l ever had. l can always
tell what kind Of people come to see
me when he's around"
"How's that" asked the officer.
"Well, you see," was the reply,
every time the door bell rings, that
dog jumps up and flies around TO the
front door and brings me back q
sample Of the visitor.
Can you tell from the sample what
kind of person it is?"
Certainly. You see, he brings
along a piece OF the meat and a piece
of cloth. If it's a piece Of woman's
dress, and the flesh looks bilious,
know it's my washwoman in a bad
temper, and send word l amt al
home. If it's policeman inspecting
the premises, 1 get a piece Of blue
cloth and a brass button; and if It's q
bill collector, he brings me back :
piece Of old black leather and a piec,
of bruised flesh from under tho hiE
pocket. See how it stands, don't your
And tbs owner Of this valuable dog
put up a forfeit Of five dollars anC
kept his SIMPLER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
H1nIiee Points.


Only four arrests. made during the
last twenty-four hours.
Chas. Williams, alias Frank Moore.
arrested on suspicion, was identified
as an escaped convict and sent to the
island.
A drunk and d~isorderly, who had
entered a saloon by three different en-
frances under tho impression that he
was visiting a different saloon each
time, was SADLY muddled when
brought to the stationhouse.
Another citizen was entered on the
docket to-day for keeping a viciOur
dog. The animal will receive sentence
Of death tomorrow and be shot as
usual. A much better wayto thin ouI
this nuisance would be to distribute a
couple of barrels of dog buttons about
the city.
Mrs. Barrett, 40 old woman, gray
headed, wrinkled AMI bent, was taken
to the stationhouse yesterday by a
couple Of policemen to prevent heI
from injuring herself and her neigh
bors. She was wild and beyond con.
troll. A charge of lunacy was brought
against her this morning and she was
sent to Jail.
An article 10 yesterdays issue Civ
ing an account of the way in which
the enterprising burglar goes to work
caused CONSERVATION in a good many
houses. All confidence in the sliding
bolt disappeared, the catch on The
window blind served a delusion and
some deliberated whether it was worth
while to lock up at all or not. 1t wal
a night of sudden starts and genera.
uneasiness.
As warm weather approaches the
number Of tramps who apply at the
stationhouse for lodging diminishes
The whole number accommodated last
month was seventy four, which, as
compared with that of some single
cold nights, is extremely small. FOl
several nights in January, 1873, the
number Of dodgers averaged 40 OF
more.
Pleas Small was released this morn
ing upon payment Of fifteen dollar
and a promise to leave the city. Tha'
wife, though she has a dark skin
might teach a lesson in coDjugal Low,
to many Of her betters. For year
past Pleas has done little else excep
get drunk enough to be arrested, anC
his wife has never failed to pay hin
out. And yet, as a darby remarke,
this morning, Hell 30 right home
and if she looks at him hard, he'll
bounce her with a bed-slat !"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13


Oatmeal, cracked wheat and Ora
ham -four, fresh receipts, Lyle d
Shields.
New ripe strawberries are coming in
from patches in the lower edge Of
Mississippi.
Loaded teams stuck in the mud
n~umerously to-day in the middle Of
our loblolly streets and sloppy high
ways.
The leading prizes in the Louisiana
lottery of yesterdays drawing went to
people living in New York chiefly,
also in Louisville, Chicago and San
Francisco.
Little Maudie Mine" is the title
of Rutledge's new song, and it bids
fair to have a larger sale than his
Dreamy Eyes or "Sallie Horner,"
as the melody is perfectly bewitching.
1t is published by II. G. H~ollenberg,
this city.
The tri-State medical society are
in session again to-day, at the Bluff
City Guards armory, on Second
street, corner of Union. Various Wis
iting members attended the theater
last night, and intently watched "Still
Waters Run Deep"
The stand pipes for extinguishing
fires at and about the courthouse were
tested yesterday two engines working
at the trial. Water was copiously
thrown to all points within the struct.
ure, also to buildings in the vicinity,
and everything worked satisfactorily.
Miss Mary Anderson was not at the
theater last night, although it had
been announced that she would be
She was at the hotel, where
she is spending the week, and enjoy
ing that reposo and mental rest so
much enjoyed by a painstaking, hard
working artist.
The Chickasaw guards will not oc-
capy front seats at Miss Jennie jones
concert next week. They voted last
to attend 200 strong, each man
a young lady acquaintance, and
Ill will take their chances for seats
ike others who expect to 60. The
will be scattered through the
audience promiscuously.
The affairs of the Catholic churches
will be stripped of their ornaments to-
day, and the services will be offs very
character, commemorative of
.hrist's trial and execution on Good
The "Tenebra," or Dark
ness Chant will be a part Of the ser
vices tonight, and from now until
no bells are to be rung.
1t was warm and juicy yesterday,
still juicy last night, but shortly after
dark the breeze came from the north,
and cold weather was again ours to en-
This morning overcoats were
necessary to comfort, and even then
flesh was made to crawl by the
chilly blast, while fingers and toes felt
the cold in an uncomfortable way.
The national board of health steam
er Benner, placed at the disposal of
the tri-stats medical association for an
excursion and banquet on yesterday,
came up to the landing in the evening
TO make the trip. The medical gen
tlemen, however, failed to appreciate
a trip upon the raging waters, owing
to the angry state Of the elements, and
the excursion was indefinitely post
nonad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
WOrkhouse InvestIgaiiOn.

The committee appointed by the
county court to investigate Presidents
island report that though they are sat
isfed no cruel treatment Of prisoners
is %praeticed, yet a proper regard for
cleanliness is not observed. Many Of
the prisoners were exceedingly filthy,
both as to clothing and bedding. The
food was we'll cooked and nutritious.
They suggest that the vault be re-
moved from the house and connected
With It by a tunnel; that cheap spoons
be furnished, sufficient medical at
tendance be provided for the sick
who should be separated from the
others, and that an occasional chang
bO made in the food.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
Steamer Sold.
Hunted Their Homes.

Deputy U. s. Marshal O'Neil re-
turned this morning from a twelve
days ride through Upton county.
Some days since the U. S. circuit
court issued mandamuses against Lau-
derdale and Upton counties to COM
pei them to pay certain taxes. The
county court refused to meet, so that
the process server could get in bis
work, and returned to their homes,
where they fancied themselves secure.
Deputy 0'Neil wal not to be outdonei
however, and served the process upon
each member Of the court at his home,
or wherever he found him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE


Angry elements failed to keep a
fashionable and highly complimentary
audience away from the theater last
night. Though it is not likely that
Manager Gray's share will be very
liberal, yet it may be attributed solely
to the storm, as the attendance indi-
Gated plainly that with fair skies the
house would have been large. As it
was, the comedy of Still Waters Run
Deep gave excellent satisfaction to
the audience. 1t has been many
a long day since the piece
was last presented here, and
it is a real treat to witness one of the
old style Of English constructed come
dies such as Tom Taylor has so neat
ly written. Twenty and more years
ago this play had a fine run and was
exceedingly popular. It's illustration
last night was all that could be de-
sired, save long waits between several
Of the acts, which drove a part of the
audience out before the close of the
performance, while others anxious to
sec it through, were compelled to
trudge home after the railway lines
ceased, in slop and mud. The ex.
quisite costuming of Miss Laura
Chancey and Mrs Berrell won high
encomiums from numerous lady audi
tors, while their acting was excellent.
Mr.. Levick also played well and the
rest of the cast could not be com
planned Of. Tho farce, the earlier
scenes at least, proved laughable, and
those who waited we're doubtless re-
paid for their trouble. During the
evening a couple of exquisite boquets
were handed to Miss Ohancey and Mrs.
Berrell, sent as kind remembrance
from Miss Mary Anderson. The
benefit last night is the last we shall
see of the regular drama until next
fall.
MISS JONES BENEFIT.
The regular attaches of the theater,
including ushers, treasurers and all
hands generally, held a meeting last
night and unanimously resolved to
volunteer their service. free of all
charge, for Miss Jennie Jones beno-
fit next week. 1t is generous com
pliment to the fair lady which she will
doubtless appreciate to the full.
GRAND OPERA.
Two nights and a matinee of grand
opera, with full orchestral accompani-
uient, will be given us commencing
two weeks from tomorrow by the
Mozart society Of this city. Weber's
Der Freischutz'' is the programme by
amateurs, and a rehearsal of the same
takes place to morrow evening.
OPERA CoMIoUE.
The attendants at Mr.. Gray's bene-
fit last night were RECALLED during the
evening with a fine musical melange
from the opera of "Girohe- Girofa,'
the orchestra performing it very
neatly, as usual.
APOLLO CLUB.
The Memphis Apollo club are to
give their first ball at Mennerchor
hall tonight. The club is composed
Of a number of our most respected
young citizens, who will exert their
best efforts to manage their entertain
ment SO that all who attend may enjoy
it. Tickets may be obtained at the
door at fifty cents each. Ladies free.
Grand Easter ball at Mennerchor
hall Monday evening, 18th inst. Tick
cts Of admission can be procured Of
any Of the members.
$1,000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
The Latest News!

We will have on hand this evening
the New York Ledger, Weekly, Fire
side Companion, Saturday Night, at 4
for 25c; Boys and Girls Weekly, 5ci
Detroit Free Press, SC; Richter and
Langhammer harpS, at 15c each, at
Dickens Curiosity Shop, 285 Second
street, opposite postofice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
HENRY JAMES
To be Appointed 10 the Vacancy
i'm the Board OfPubIIc Works.

Mr.. Henry James, Of the firm Of
James and Graham, has been agreed
upon by the Shelby delegation to FIJI
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Mr.. G. W.. GOyer, of the board Of
public works. His name was for
warded to the governor last night, and
he will almost certainly be appointed,
as it seems to be the result of an I'M
derStanding. Mr.. James has been
for many years an honored citizen Of
Memphis, closely identified with her
interests, and his appointment to
this responsible position, though he is
a republican, will meet with general
approval.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13

New Foods received daily at Ozanne
& May s. Everything in the house
sold at 10 per ceut less than any other
house in the city. Call and examine
our bargains. BIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
Fresh Strawberries at
JOS. p. ARR g. CO.'S,
PAP Main street

Billiards reduced to soc per
hour at 4. C~ORverse's, lS MOnrOe.
l2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13

Lustro, for cleaning silverware, 20
cents, at Ozanne & Mays. 3lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
Wednesday Evening, April. ID, IoSI.
LEDGER LINES.

Ice cream at Jordan's.
Full moon tomorrow night.
Miry roads everywhere about.
New books daily, at Williams.
Fresh strawberries. Lyle & Shields.
Plenty Of lightning flashed aloft
last night.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, Is2
Main street.
Castor supplied his guests with new
potatoes, at diuner, to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13

Merchants and Planters wanting
Drive Wells, Pumps, Points and Pipe,
can get low prices at j. W. x.
Brownies, 40 Madison street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
Died On The Waters.

DAtu Oh INC tbhberBs
A travelling salesman, named Isaiah
Woodbury., representing the paint
dealing firm of f. O. Pierce & Co.,
New York, died on board the steamer
Guiding Star, last Monday night,
as she came up this trip. The vessel
landed here at ten o'clock this fore
noon and the remains of the deceased
were taken charge of Messrs. Dean 4
Carroll, on Second street, by whom
they will be forwarded to the family
and relatives in New York. Mr..
Woodbury. had been ill at Baton
Rouge, La, with spinal meningitis fol
some days and boarded the Guiding
Star at that point Sunday last. lie
died the following night. He had
every possible attention while on the
steamer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13

Money saved in repairs by having
your plumbing, gas and steam work
done by J. A. Bailey, 295 End St. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13

A series Of meetings is in progress
at the Court street Cumberland Pres
byterian church, conducted by Rev.
H. P. Welton, EyanGelis of Boston,
Mass. Bible preaching daily from A
to 5 pm. Gospel services nightly,
from 7:45 to 9 pm. The public is
invited. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
L0ST.



OCCUPANTS leaving he city on the lst Of
" May wish TO Telet furnished residence for
the summer months to responsible parties at
moderate rent. Apply $40 VANCE ST,
8W near Lauderdale.
~ ground with orchard, near the Sledge
place. on Walker street. Apply 10 corner Of
Bsventh and Alabama street.
oct &. @. FRANSI0LI.
THE brick dwelling No. ISL 81. Martin
j street. Apply 70 ], +, 6kEHANa 20
kront street. HfIt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-13
OUR CHEAP COLUMN.

A Ii advertisements under the head OF FOI
"a Rent, For sale, Wanted, Lost, Strayed,
per line for each insertion, aud IS cents pei
line FOR one week. l5t
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1881-10-01

States as named in the list following
will hold elections during the months
Of October and November, 1881:
Maryiand-A Controller. House oil
Delegates and half the Senate.
Massachusetts, Governor and full
Board Of State Officers and Legislature.
Minnesota IA Governor, full Board
OF State Officers. House Of Representa-.
tives and half the Senate.
Mississippi-H Gov srnor. full Board
OF State Officers. Hous' of Representa-
tives and half the Senate.
New Jersey-An Assembly and one.
third the Senate.
Now York-A partial Board of State
Officers, Assembly and half the Senate.
Also Members of Congress 10 the Ninth
District in place Of Fernando Wood
deceased; in the Eleventh District, 10
place OF Levi Morton. appointed Minis
ter to France; and 10 the Twenty sec
ond and Twenty-seventh Districts. in
place Of Warner Miller and Eldridgs
q Lspham. elected Senators Of the
United States.
. Ohio--A Governor and three other
State Officers and full Legislature.
Pennsylvanis--A State Treasurer aud
full Legislature.
Virginia-A Governor. full Board OF
State Ofhcers and Legislature.
Wisconsin, Governor, full Board OF
State Officers, Chief Justice, Assembly
and half the. Senate.