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Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-11-06

NEW YORK, November 3.-The steam ship Indiana, with Hon. Lionel Sack vile, the newly appointed British Minis ter to tins country, has arrived. The revenue enter Hamilton, with a number of invited guests, has gone down the river to meet tle steamer and welcome the new minister.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-11-06

NEW YORK, November 5.-The French men of this city gave an elegant recep- tion to the French delegates to York town
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
EN- cEMTs Pc WEKK.
THE CITY.
LEDGER LINES

Whit Sunday tomorrow.
New comb honey at Deans.
New books daily at Williams.
Buy new cooking oil at Deans.
New creamery butter at Deans.
Refined cooking oil at S. i. Moore
& Co.
LEDGER job printing Office, l3 Mad.
ison street.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers 22
Main street.
1Memphis and Charleston stock 81
in New York to-day.
Delicious red raspberries received
daily by Lyle & Shields.
Half a dozen or more commence.
ments are yet to come of here.
All kinds Of job printing executed
at the LEDGER office, 10 Madison.
Chickens, chickensl s. i. Moore
4 Co., corner fernando and Vance.
Temperature yesterday, 70 TO 50 de.
grces, with pleasant brcezcs from dawr
to dark.
Coal oil, 2Oc; headlight oil, 25c
s. Il. Moore q Co., corner Hornandt
and Vance.
The dog killing trade progrosso
slowly-too slow by half for the zoo,
of the people.
Our great river has fallen more thai
sixteen feet from its high level roacho,
five weeks ago.
Telephone S. L. Moore 4 Co., cor
ner fernando and Vance, for every
thing nice in the grocery line.
Our stock Of cotton is gradual
diminishing under the influence {
liberal sales and rapid shipments.
A musical entertainment at Estivi
park is contemplated by tho Mozai
club, to be given three or four week
hence.
4lRed snappers, Lake Erie salmon
and Mackinaw trout for Sunday dir
nsr at Victor D. Fuchs, 80 and
Jefferson.
The concert given last Wednesds
evening at the theater came out abor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
Kahn d Freiberg,


Mrs. B. s. Roe, the wife Of Commo-
dore Roe, Of the United States navy,
and daughter Of DR.. S. q. Snyder, Of
this city, arrived from Washington
City last night TO attend the bedside
Of her afflicted father, and is the guest
Of Mr.. John A.. Denie, on Union
street. DR.. SDyder's condition indi.
Gates no improvement, and his friends
fear that his dissolution is not far of.
The venerable gentleman is oighty.one
years Of age, and though possessing
great vitality for one 10 far advanced
in life, IL is believed that he is too fec.
bic 10 more han briefly rally again.
Mr.. A. i. Goodbar and wife, Mr..
j. If Goodbar and wife, and Mr.,
George A. Stoyall, Of this city, have
gone 10 Nashville on a visit.
We are panied 10 learn that Rev.
N N. Long received this morning a
dispatch from his wife announcing
that their only child was lying at tho
point Of death. Mrs Long is visiting
her parents at Tallahassee, Fla,
whittier Mr. Long goes TO night, We
trust be may find his child alive and
better. Ito has our sympathy 10 bis
trouble.
Billy Lieben's news stand, 2563
Main street, IL tho headquarters for
late magazines, illustrated papers
novels and other fresh roadiog matter.
Billy receives subscriptions for any
book or paper In the United States At
publishers prices All tho numbers
Of the Seaside Library can be found
al Billy'a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
MISS CARL's r. CLASS
A Marked Improvement in a FOoE
Months.

For two days past the lovers of art
have had an opportunity to inspect
the work of Miss Kate Carl's pupils
at her studio over Clark's, on the cor
ner of Madison and Main. The place
is still open to-day. The many who
have called and looked critically at
the great variety of paintings and
crayon work h We been surprised,
pleased, delighted.
The relative Improvement of this
over last years exhibition is quite
marked, as the result of patient APP
plicatiOn aud teaching. A better
class Of work is observable, more por-
traits and greater quantity of the
work from nature and from casts.
This shows an attempt of the teacher
to gradually initiate her pupils into
a higher grade of art than ever before
attempted in Memphis. To succeed
they must be educated up to
it. Considering that this has
only been established since Miss
Carl's return from Europe, eighteen
months ago, the progress is most cred
liable if not unprecedented. Some of
the same names appear in the list of
students as in past years; viz Misses
Clapp, johnson, Nicely, Raines,
Rambaut, Stephenson and Others.
A much higher style of work
has been attempted, showing
great Improvement. Miss Leura
Clapp's portrait of her father is par
ticularly fine. The Judge being so
we'll known, the portrait as a likeness
is highly appreciated.
Miss Johnson's portrait Of her
brother Walter is unusually fine in
color. The drawing is good, and the
picture, as a whole, would be most
creditable to a more experienced art
ist. Miss Olapp has also a portrait OF
her mother, which is a most excellent
likeness. The life-like portrait of NJ.
D. johnson, by his daughter, deserves
particular attention.
Miss Stephenson's figures pronounce
her at once a most charming color
ist. Her palette is always fresh
and vigorous. The portrait
of her father is colored TO
the life, while the "Tyrolese Boy"
and Cherry Ripe" are most faithful
copies.
Miss Pearl Nicely shows marked
improvement over last year. Miss
Eva Mosby's studies from the cast are
most excellent. Miss Sudie Clore had
several ambitious canvasses, fine land
scape studies, and one charm
ing head. Numerous other works
fully deserve more than a
passing notice, but we will not in
dividualize. The beautiful decorative
art work, the PLAQUES, painting on
satin, parasols, screens, ETC., excite
the admiration of all. Miss Rambaut,
tho bright and rising young artist, has
many choice pieces in this exhibition
which must be seen to be appreciated.
Others deserve mention, but time and
space forbid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
Che Hotel CIerI. diamond.
Cleveland Plain Doalcr.I

Cleveland Plain Dealer.I
A very singular accident occurred
in a Cleveland hotel the other day.
One of the dining room girls at the
heightened coffeehouse of Strive &
Sweat was standing near the door
talking with the head waiter of the
Cheatem house. To shield her fair
face frem the suns rays she made an
awning of her little hand. Among
the bands of gold hat encased her
fingers was one containing a solitaire
diamond about the size Of a door.knob.
A sunbeam struck it and glanced to a
corresponding knob on the shirt front
of the hotel clerk it melted the set
ting Of the pin and the stone fell,
striking the young man on the left
foot, breaking two Of his toes. The
bystanders say that before descending
to his shirt front the reflected ray
IRON the young lady's ring played
around the young mans cheek, but a
careful examination shows that it left
no trace there Of intense heat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

A large amount of work has been
done by the sanitary police in the way
Of having premises connected with the
sewers, and the house to house inspec.
ton by the regular force has has been
prolific of much good. Strenuous
efforts are being made to put the city
in a thorough sanitary condition be-
fore warm weather. and a man stands
a better chance before the court OH a
charge of drunk, than of having 6lthy
premises.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
Fine Veal and Lamb,
Choicest Beef in the city.
SCHILLING'S MARKET
Corner Jefferson and Third.

The hulk of a dead tree, with de-
caying limbs threatening to tumble
upon the modest and unoffending little
ones, is complained of as being per-
mitted to remain in our beautiful
Court Square. The projecting branch
es should be Topped off, and the body
removed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
No G~enIIen,nn

Will wear a shabby hat when no can
get a nice, stylish hat for a triie. We
have seer men walking with ladies on
Main street, dressed up, and with a
dirty, shabby hat on their head, which
killed IL all. We advise the people to
consult our iayorito halter, Martin
Cohen, under the Worsbam house,
who will furnish the desired tile at
such a low figure that it will be i'm
possible 10 Withstand the temptation,
and you will have to buy sure
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

The Migrants, corner loafers and
saloon idlers have been SO thoroughly
looked after that they are growing
scarce. A few of the old timers who
have been made to leave, never come
to the city even for a day without call
ing on the chief and making their
mission and the length of their stay
known. 1t is a good thing they do it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

500 boxes Lemons received TO.
day at Wells & MOIIat. SOmef fair
stock rs low as 50 TO So so per
box. Great bargains. Call and
see the fruit. Sit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
Baby SHOW and Picnic.

The Hebrew picnic and baby show
comes off on the 14th at Estival park.
Several prizes will be awarded, and
one especially for the finest pair Of
twins. Also gold medals for best
waltz by children under II years, one
for best lady Walter. eod91
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
e1INnAV EATAuLEs.

Ieage orders on saturday wiii'
~. seesHeI, hr., a hOn, corner
Jefferson and second Streets for
lresh Meats ~ All Kinds, yege-
biss, eIi0iee Table Butter, etc.'
10 be delivered sunday morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
ICE!

OiNol 81 Co, Nc. 8 Howard Row lake
Ice nj Wholesale and retail. Steamboat and
railfoad shipments receive special at.en-
tion. Orders for city delivery lett at I. B'
Bryan N CO., No. 20 Madison street.
promptly filled. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
mon-RosIdsut Notice.

No. l42-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn.-MsrFaret Cox Sparks, guar
dian, ct al VI. John Huber.
1T appearing from AFFIDAVIT IL this eaass,
i that the defendants, John Huber, is a
nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee;
il IL therefore ordered that he make
his appearances herein, at the courthouse Of
Shelby county. in Memphis, Tennessee,
on or before the first Monday In July, 1881,
and plead, answer or demur 20 complainant
bill, or the same will be taken for confessed
as 10 him and set for hearing ex-parte and
that q copy Of this order be published once q
week for four successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This d day Of June. 1881.
Z. J. BLACK, Clerk and master.
A copy-Attest:
BI h. B. McHENKT, D. G. Nm.
JE Temple, sol for eompl't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

Buy Hose Of Browne, 40 Madison.
Buy Hose Carts Of Browne, 40 Madison
Buy Gas Fixtures Of Browne.
Buy Well Pipe Of Browne, 40 Madison
Buy Pitcher Pumps Of Browne.
Buy Sewer Connections OF Browne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

The Coolest place in Memphis
CCRveRsEs BILLIARD PARLORs,
III MOnrO, st., OPP. Peabody.
6g.gg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

Awnings, Mattresses, Upholstery, Mos
quito Bars, at Buttenberg's 23l Second St.
an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
JOHN WALSH, ~UNDERTAKER,
a4I second street. 1887,

Ruby Headlight OIL, at 3Oc,
wafer Coolers, Filters,
Zee CreRgu Freezers, Fly Fans.
OZANNE e. MAN, 3O2 Main, G9t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
German-American Building end
Loan Association.

CIXTH SERIES, limited to $50 shares, now
- issued. Parties desiring their own homes
can borrow money at the next meeting by
subscribing 10 this series. The best savings
bank known for those wishing to lay aside
their monthly earnings at good paying inter-
ct. The subscriptions for this stock are be-
come members Of this association win apply
for further particulars 70
sfl0 b. BENsDORR, sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04
NOticeII

NOIiceI
Intending to remove to New York,
VIC desire to sell our stock as speedily
as possible, and offer same at retail
for cost.
sat MAY, LoEwENsTINE & Co,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-04

Special NOilcei
A new lot Of Richter and Lang.
hammer harps, Zoe each Leslie Bud
got for July, price Zoe Pleasant Hours
for July, loo; Lakeside Library, hall
price. Dickens Curiosity Shop, 28l
Second street, opposite posto0ice
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05
JOB PEE.V"TE.V'G
DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH
TERMS CASH,

delegates q formal welcome. In
the course of d short address, his
LordshiD said that never was
Methodism more united than st
present, and never was it more
conspicuous for faith and good
works. The Rev. VIM. Arthur,
Bishop Warren, and other del
cgates, on behalf of the members
Of the Conference, thanked the
Lord Mayor and the Lady May
>ress for the honor done them by
an official reception in the City of
London. An address was pre-
|ented to the Lord Mayor from
the Irish Methodist body for his
great services and munifcent
gifts to and sympathy with them.
About eleven o'clock the company
separated.-Lond0n Paper.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05
miscellaneous.
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THE GCUNlENlCAL METHO.
ODGST CONFERENCE.

The first Ncumenical Metho-
dist Conference ever held was
opened yesterday morning at the
Cityroad Chapel. From documents
circulated in connection with the
gathering, it appears that the
first proposition TO hold an Gcum-
enical Conference emanated from
the Wesleyans of the United
States. The Wesleyans in Ameri-
ca sent message to the Bradford
Conference, held in England some
years ago, in reference to the mat
ter. The proposal vas opposed
by several Of the English Meth
odists, but the majority Of them
gave it a favorable reception. The
result was 2 correspondence be-
tween the Methodists on both
sides Of the Atlantic, so that the
views of each should become mu-
tually known and understood, and
the necessary arrangements set
tied. In England it was decided
to exclude doctrine from the dis
cussions IN any Conference that
might be held. As soon as the
character of the proposed Con-
ference was determined upon, the
English Committee reported taV-
orably to their own Conference,
who sanctioned the proposal and
reappointed the Committee. All
the Methodist bodies in England
were then invited to an inter
change Of views as to the proposed
Conference. Til response was
eminently favorable TO inc propo-
sition. A meetiog was held in
London in Novem Der, which was
attended by representatives Of all
the different Methodist bodies Of
the kingdom. A decision unan!-
mousIy III favor Of the GcumenlcaI
Conference VAS passed, aud there
was an equally unanimous opinion
that the Conference should be OF a
practical character.
The General Executive Commit
tee of the Conference opened yes"
terday consists of one clerical and
one lay member from each Meth
odist body appointed by the t'en-
eral Conference, Episcopal Board,
Conference President, or other
available authority acting during
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05

That night the two friends en-
tered the drawing room, in which
q brilliant crowd was assem- hled.
A little later Mark Norton stood
beside FIossy. She had never
looked more beautiful than she
did then in her creamy costume OF
satin and deecy lace, looped with
diamond stars.
Miss Tnayer, allow me TO pre-
sent you to Mr.. Norton
FIossy bowed as to an utter
stranger. An instant her lip curl
ed, aud then size hid it in ali aliur-
ing smile.
'As he has made me suffer, so
shall his suffering be-
She loves me still, thought
Mark Norton, proudly, as later,
he went out into the starlit night.
i feared had lost her, but |
shall win her yet. How lovely
she is. | believe this time my
heart will be The staken
With proud confidence Mark
but waited the best time fitted for
him to speak the fateful words.
At last the tunity was his.
She smiled, as he thought, with
10Y as be asked her now TO give
him his reward. Then the smile
turned into icy scorn, the look he
had interpreted Of love altered into
contempt, the sweet tones grew
harsh as in a few cutting phras-
es she spoke the words that
doomed him.
! loye you, Flossy-believe me,
l love you for YOURSELF he replied,
and once the man was sincere.
A look Of scorn flashed from
F!ossy's eyes as she withdrew her
arm from his. Mr.. Norton She
said, your repentance has come
too late. As l once loved, | now
despise you
Mark Nortou's face flushed be-
fore the contempt in her voice.
He felt that she had read light
the selfish motive of his false
heart. Not long after Mr.. Nor
ton received a letter and nall
packet containing two cards tied
together by q knot OF bridal rib
bon. Upon one was the name
'Flcssy Thayer' upon the other,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Merritt
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05
DOM PlATT AND THE POET.

One day Cucker, the poet, ap-
preached Piatt on the piazza.
Colonel said be 4 wrote an
address last summer year. on
the occasion of the guests Of the
Old Sweet visiting in a body tho
guests at the Young Sweet. Would
you mind if l repeated it to you?'
The Colonel took off his hat
and wiped his head Of brown hair
pot a hair on the crown gray,
though life is little old with the
wearer.
MY dear Cucker,' be said, in y
kind, passive way, nothing would
more please me-
The poor numbskull repeated
two hundred lines of weary drivel,
and the Colonel said, My dear
Cucker, that is a remarkably grace
full thing. Would you mind repeat-
ing it all to me again ? I know I
am asking great deal, but you
will oblige me-
The astonished and delighted
Cucker repeated the whole lugu-
brious performance. The Colonel
sat in apparent ecstasy, not a
twinkle in his face, and at the
end be SAID: Thanks, my dear
Quicker. What pains you have
been at to crafty me. Now
won't you select some Of the pas
sages that strike you most in that
poem, and repeat them to me?
By that time shall have living
memory of that extraordinary
composition, for so must CALI
it,
The bewildered Cucker looked
into the Colonel's eyes, and met
there the gentlest reverence, the
sincerest interest. So be galloped
through two.thirds of the stupid
ity a third time.
The Colonel had a headache all
that day, and could not sleep at
night. said to him, Great heav-
ems! what did you do that queer
thing for?'
'Well,' he said, I thought the
Almighty might put it to my
credit to try and make that poor
fellow happy.'-'Garh,' in the CHI
cago Tribune.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05

Little Charlie is sitting in the
parlor when Julia's beau enters.
Wishing to make friend Of the
STRIPPING he has come to regard as
bis future brother-in-law, be talks
to him about toys and picture
books and Indians and finally asks
him:
Have you seen the comet?'
You bet,' answers Charlie, and
julie says it reminds her of YOU
of me! Come now Charlie,
what else did she say?
Nothing, only that it reminds
her of you because it is chiefly
gas
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05
geIstteD Story.
lib LElRNRD TOO LATE.

The summer was like no other
summer the world had ever
known. Never was June so sweet ;
never were mornings so rosy and
radiant; never were light so ten
der.
A young and beautiful girl stood
looking at the sunset as the last
farewell glow bathed the blue
waves in golden radiance. 10
look at her face one would never
dream that her position in life was
not among the proudest; but a
glance at her simple dress would
dispel the illusion. Flossy Tbay-
er had been brought up by her
grandfather in 8 quiet, secluded
country neighborhood. The old
gentleman was wealthy. Flossy
was the darling Of his heart, and
great pains were Iavished upon
her education. The grandfather's
health was not good, and they
travelled a great deal, often spend
ing the winter in the South.
They had been there when the
crash came; Mr.. Thayer lost his
money. He wa the most hon.
orable man alive; he returned
home, paid his liabilities to the
last farthing; sold the beautiful
country seat where Flossy had
spent her childhood and estab-
l;shed himself in an old farmhouse
by the sea, with hardly enough
money left to live upon.
So for four years Mr.. Tbayerand
his granddaughter had lived quiet
ly enough in their retreat. So
far as the old gentleman knew,
FIossy had been happy, but in
truth she was alway waiting for
some wonderful change that was
to free her from the humdrum life
in which her life was passing. But
it was nevertheless true that no
palace ever sheltered a maiden
more royalty fair than she. And
50 thought some one else as he
drew near hor with quick, light
footsteps. Tall and straight, with
dark, laughing eyes and mouth
shadowed by moustacbe, Mark
Norton was just fitted te win the
fancy of a young, inexperienced
girl.
so you have been waiting for
me? Happy man to have won the
love of one so fair and sweet
A glow of crimson tinged the
girls face as the eyes uplifted to
meet her lovers told plainly what
was in her heart. While the
young people conversed Mark
took Flossy's hand in his and
told her something which made
the teardrops quickly start.
DO not grieve, dear Flossy. l
shall only be gone short time,
and you know that if it were not
necessary nothing could take me
from you. You are not afraid
that absence could alter my love :?
Flossy, you do not doubt me ?
She was young and unused to
the world, and it is no wonder
that she trusted Mark Norton,
who, to her, was the noblest and
gran0est Of men. They parted.
Mark Norton, following his ply
sician's advice had come that
summer to the quiet country town
by the sea to regain his health,
Which had long beon delicate. In
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05
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IN THE OLD CHURCH TOW
Ess

IN THE OLD CHURCH TOW
Eks.
In the old church tower
Hangs the bell;
And above it on the vane,
IN the sunshine and the rain,
Cut in gold St. Peter stands
With the KEYS in his two hands,
And all is we'll.
In the old church tower
Hangs the bell.
You can hear its great heart beat,
All! so loud and mild and sweet,
AS the pdrson says his prayer
Over happy lovers there,
While all is we'll!
In the old church tower
Hangs the bell.
Deep and solemn. Hark! again,
Ali what passion and what pain!
With her hand upon her breast,
Some poor soul has gone to rest
Where all is we'll!
In the old church tower
Hangs the bell
A quaint friend that seems to know,
All our joys and all our woe;
It is glad when we are wed,
It is sad when we are dead,
And all is we'll
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-10-05

Flattery is often a traffic Of
mutual meanness, where although
both parties intend deception,
neither is deceived.