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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08

ALPHA LODGE NO. 1, A. o. U. w.
MEETS AT THE FOLEY AND RICKARD
O'clock. Sojourning brethren In good standing
Exsmining Physician DIR. @. n. Thoms.
A. e. SHANNON, II, W.
l. O. O. wHurMoRE. Recorder.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
Piano for Sale.

A FlRST-CLASs FISHER PIANO FOR
n sale. Can be seen at Joe Mendes' Saloon.
Will be sold at 4 reasonable price. Inquire Of
Joe Mendes. oil I'm
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE

A HOUSE CONTAINING FOUR ROOMS. A
N clothes closet, pantry, and large, splen-
did cellar, is offered for sale at bargain
Lot fronts rs feet on North o'Neal Avenue.
extending back 100 feet. For particulars In
ouire of GEO. NJ. PAYNE,
se2sff or MAC FARLINGER
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-11-08
HOUSE FOR SALE I!

VNTIsHINd TO LEAvE THE STATE. Of
w fer my dwelling house for sale. Price.
S., 800, including carpets and kitchen range.
Everything. except my law library. In my Of
Ace In the SENrIEEL Building is for sale.
+. W. COLE.
Eureka, August 2, 1881. au3tf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
COLLIERvILLE.
Trial Of Frank Hurf-An Expo
IIcemRn la the F'riEe Ring.

CoLLIERvILLE, July 16.-The trial
Of Frank Hurt, resident of Ger
mantown, in this county, charged
with having stabbed Esquire B. G.
Bledsoe at glass ball shooting match
at Collierville some days ago, closed
yesterday, after having engaged the
attention of the court for two days,
resulting in Hurt being placed under
$1,000 bond to appear before the
Criminal Court. The difficulty be-
tween Esquire Bledsoe and Mr.. Hurt
was an unfortunate affair, as both are
we'll known citizens OF Shelby county.
AT a late hour Thursday night a
dispute arose between Captain Charlie
+. Smith and an ex- policeman named
A. B. Rogers, both of Collierville, and
after few preliminaries and suita
BILE place was selected, both men en-
gagged in regular prize fight, accord
ing to the most modern rules of the
ring. Both fought desperately for
some minutes, Smith receiving a
number of terrific blows, which sent
him to grass several times Rogers
was struck few times, but not seri
ously hurt. AfCer an hours fighting
Smith went to the ground, Rogers
dealing heavy blows, which were tell
ing at lively rate on the Uranium oF
Smith, who yelled enough" when
Rogers was taken off b. parties who
witnessed the fight. Both belige e-ents
we're interviewed by the Recorder to-
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
HOW STRONG DRINK AFFECT
ED HIN.
Rearing With Equanim'ty AZ
fronts That Before Would have
wounded Him SOreiy.
Providence Journsl.l

Providence Journal.l
The barkeeper was about to close
up. He had said so several times
and had PIT outall the lights but one.
Only stranger remained-a dark
saddened man, who sat demurely on a
stool and kept his thumbs revolving
around each other like white mice
turning wheel.
When the coast was clear he stepped
up to the bar and said softly:
May | whisper a word in your ear ?"
You may, mister, ifyou'll be quick
about it, replied the drink mixer
with his hands on the lamp screw.
II want you to fill me flask of your
best whisky for sickness" said the
stranger, drawing odt an ancient wal
let with twenty fathoms of leather
strings wound around it; a well worn
wallet that looked as if all the waves
aud billows Of bad luck had beaten
upon it, gone over and through it, and
hattened it, and washed it out clean.
The bar man filled him up pint,
showed down the cork until it
Squeaked, wiped the bottle dry, and
sat it upon the counter.
"The air is getting a little tartisb, y
soliloquized the stranger. Would
you have any objections to my taking
a little refresher from my bottle ?"
He filed the tumbler quite full,
took it as he did paregoric in the days
Of his infancy, and then remarked:
"P'rhaps, on the whole, as the
night has far waned, and my
family sre on their spiral strings
end in their trundles, you had better
put my bottle away on the upper shelf,
and when Phebus Apollo begins to
canter his golden prances along the
avenues of the purpling East, | will
call for it, and you may then assess
me the appropriate amount of du-
cats.
The barkeeper sprang over the bar
and began to kick him.
What, said he sweetly, you kick
me after l have drunk? Don't you
know me better than that? Kick me
with both feet; | can not feel you even
then. Before | took that glass if you
had but shook your fist at me you
would have wounded me, but now l
scorn the physical punishment
Good night" said he, as he stood on
the door steps g | see by the shadow
on the side walk that you have kicked
me again. You should remember my
irascible publican, what the dear old
poet said: Fate can not harm me now;
| have dined to day. So say l. |
have drunk to night. Good night tav-
erDer How much the sparkling FIR
mament looks like far-off city, lit up
for fest Il nightl Farewell Ishall
see you later"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

1T is not advisable, as a rule. for a
man to hang around his divorced wife,
especially when she has acquired sec
ond husband according to law. Henry
Thorpe, of Cooke county, East Ten
nessee, tried it last week, but will not
be likely to do SO any more. The
divorced wife was given the custody of
the child. On Monday of last week
she married John Harmon, and took
a new and happier start in life. On
Saturday the divorced husband called
and spent the day, under the pretext
of seeing the child. But he let his
parental affection get the better of his
judgement and remained just day
too long for the happiness of the newly
Constructe family. As the shades OF
night came on Thorpe made no sign Of
leaving. The new husband knowing
the scarcity Of bedroom in the house
began to feel embarrassed, and finally,
to settle matters amicably, stepped
over to a neighbor's and borrowed a
musket. On his return he suddenly
let Thorpe, the hanger on, have load
of buckshot in his shoulder. His re-
covery is thought to be impossible.
Harmon is in Jail and the woman in
the case has no husband to speak of
around the house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
The Heavens.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, July 16.-Dr
Lewis Swift, director of Warner OBJ
servatOry, yesterday read letter from
j. NJ. Schaeberle, Ann Arbor, Mich
igan, announcing that he had discov-
cred nebulOus matter in right ascen-
sion, 5 hours 48 minutes, declination
north 80 degrees 45 minutes, but day
light obscured its identity. DR.. Swift
reported that be had discovered the
matter in the Constellation Auriga,
and it is quite bright, being larger
and more luminous than the one dis.
covered May lst by Dr.Swift. Its center
is strongly condensed and from its mo
tion, apparently very slow, it cannot
be ascertained whether it is going di-
rectly towards or from the earth. The
comet is telescope. This is the fourth
comet that has been discovered since
May 1st. DR.. Swift thinks from the
present position of the comet it is the
comet of 1872. 1t is moving very
slowly towards the northwest. Mr..
Schaeberle has put in a claim for the
5000 Warner prize.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
DARING TRAIN ROBBERY.
Two Men KiIIed-The Express
Safe Robbed.

KANSAS City, July 16.-Iniorma-
tion has been received by an incom
ing Q. r l. 4 p. train of daring
planned and successful train robbery,
which occurred at Winslow, station
on the road a short distance east of
Cameron. The robbers were six in
number, supposed to be under the
leadership Of Jesse James. The men
boarded the train, which leaves this
city at $50 pm, at Cameron. At
Winslow, where the train stopped,
they stood up in the aisle Of the car
with drawn revolvers. One of the
bandits, man with heavy black whis-
kers, advanced with a revolver in
each hand toward VIM. Westfall, the
conductor, and ordered him to hold up
his hands. The conductor was slow
in complying with the demand, and
was shot through the heart by the
desperate. One of the other men
then shot John MCCULLOUGH, stone
cutter Of Wilton Junction, Iowa, who
turned outward in his seat, through
the head The men then went through
the train to the express car aad over.
powered United States Express Mes
senger Charles Murray, of this city,
who was intimidated into opening the
safe, from which $4,000 were taken.
The desperadoes then went to the
engine and told the engineer to start
his train. This he could not do on
account of the automatic trake. and
he was at once utilized as a target BY
the robbers, The engineer put out
the lights in the cab and crawled
along the footboard to the pilot, ex-
tinguished the headlight and lay down
on the pilot The robbers made no
search for him, but departed. No
attempt was made to rob the passen
gers. The populace about Winslow
rose up en- masse, and armed men are
now industriously seeking TIE desper-
ADDE'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
The Toiave Desert.

Chicago Tribune.l
About two o'clock in the morning
as the Southern Pacific train runs
Southwark, the Mojaye Desert is
reached; and here the crumbling
vskeleton of nature lies hopeless Of
burial and bleaching in the sun" No
pen can describe the utter desolation
of this region. On every side is a
bowling wilderness of rock and drift
ing sand; and the only vegetation is a
stunted species of sage brush and the
Yucca palm. This latter tree is the
glory of the desert, and sometimes
attains diameter of from two or
three feet, and height of from forty
to fifty feet. The trunk terminates in
stumpy branches, each having at the
extreme end a tuft of dagger shaped
leaves with dark green foliage bris-
tling in the most irritable manner,
and the whole presenting an appear
ance than which nothing more gro
tesque can be conceived Even this
product of the desert has its uses, for,
the bark being removed, the trunk il
utilized in making paper. tits crushed
into a pulp, aud afterward taken TO a
mill near San Jose and manufactured
IL is especially adapted for making
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

THE fat interest appeared to be
very much astonished, yesterday, at
the decision of Chancellor Merritt
We have no desire or disposition to
indulge in any hysterical rejoicing.
We are willing to believe that the
men who are trying to break down
this settlement in pursuit of their
own narrow interests, political OF
otherwise, simply fail to comprehend
what they are aiming at or the con-
sequences of the act. Some Of its op.
, ponents are henest fanatics, others
believe it is the great wrong they are
told it is, while the great body Of the
people are quietly accepting it. We
regard this as simply another step in
the unfolding of a wise conservative
return to sound credit, great progress
and prosperity, and an unexampled
era of development. The agitatorS
will learn soon that an end has come
TO agitation upon this question They
have abused the patience of the peo'
pie too far Nashville American, II.
The people are quietly accepting It,
are they? Well, if this is so, let them
have just one more chance at the bal
lot box. "Hysterical rejoicing" is
hardly in order yet on either side, and
is not likely to be for some years to
come. Those who say, Let us have
peace" remind one Of the ancient rat
who called his tribe around him, gave
them much good parting advice, and
told them that he was about to with
draw from the frivolous pursuits and
anlusements Of vain world, to enjoy
the consultations ofreligion in a seclud-
ed spot, for the rest of his few days,
He hoped that none would seek to in.
trude upon bis deyotions. Not long
afterward the gray bearded old chap
was accidentally discovered in the
middle Of fine big cheese having a
high old time. He was very much
opposed to agitation, and declared
that his patience was shamefully
abused AgitatOrS ought to take
notice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

some of the High Tax papers keep
firing away at Judge Williams for
granting the 100 injunction. That
was an objectionable sin in their eyes
Judge Merritt whom they praise SO
lavishly since the decision, intimates
that Judge Williams could not we'll
have refused to grant the injunction.
These same papers say they were sur
prised at Judge Merritt's decision,
they rather expected decision more
favorable for the complainants. That
accounts for their silence before and
their praise subsequent to the
decision. Too much cannot be said now
as to his honesty and competency, as
In striking contrast with Jack
William5.' None of this priase was
bestowed until the decision was rem
dered 1t is now: "A Daniel came
to judgement, yea Daniel; A wise
young Judge, how | do honor tnee."
In truth there has been no occasion
for either praise or censure as to either
of the judges. Both have doubtless
acted coscientiously and according to
a sense Of duty under the law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
COTTON SENSATION.
Offering Fifty Thousand Bales
short.

New Orleans states.l
One Of the late, and as time will
prove one of the most valuable addi.
tions to the New Orleans commercial
world, and the person just now the
hero Of the hour, is james II. Maury,
Of Mobile.
Mr.. Maury is quite young man in
years, but getting quite gray in the
cotton business He has been at it
since a boy, making his first successful
dabs in Nashville.
Mobile looked like it needed some
new life, however, 80 he went thither
and tossed cotton around until he ac-
quired the reputation of being a solid
man, and possessed himself of the two
things considered most necessary to
existence in Mobile, namely, a house
on Government street and a pew in
Christ church.
Then the joys of life in the port, ard
the charms Of Frascati palled upon
his taste. He came to New Orleans.
aud sought broad field for his opera
tiOns. 1t is hardly necessary to add
that Mr.. Maury has found the field
broad and expansive. That it is not
broad enough to his taste, however,
may be judged from his effort yester.
day to split things wide open. He
quietly betook himself to his partic-
ular plank in the exchange and then
and there made the bigge,t offer to
sell ever made in the United States.
The market was ruling at 11.55 for
August. Sighting this figure Mr..
Msury remarked he would sell fifty
thousand bales for August at 1l5i.
Nobody took him up, which was
perhaps fortunate for James H. Mau-
ry, for in face of this tremendous offer
and within the hour the market for
August delivery went up to 1I.64.
Mr.. Maury is at present the ruling al
tractien at the Cotton Exchange.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
River TeIegrans.

Evansville, July 16 6-Arrived: j.
V. ThrOOp, Gam. Departed: James
Guthrie, Louisville, II pm. River
4 feet 6 inches and falling. Weather,
clear aud hot.
Cairo, July 16.-Arrived: U. P.
Schenck, Cincinnati, 10 pm, Piasa,
Memphis, 8 am; Jay Gould, New
Orleans, and John B. Maude, Mem
phis, noon. Departed: Gold Dust,
Vicksburg, 9 p m City of Alton, New
Orleans, II; Piasa, Ohe.ter, lOa.m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
The oregon senatorial Contest.

Iaudulet Williams has gone back
to Oregon, without having abandoned
his residence in Washington, where
he has lived since he was elbowed out
of General Grants Cabinet six years
ago. His Cresent ambition is to be
returned to the Senate as the sue
cessor of Governor Grover, whose
term will expire on March 3, 1888
la the present Legislature. which will
20 out next year, the Republicans
have a majority in both branches, and
amaiority of twenty-five on joint bal
lot. They have the advantage of pos
session, and will be aided by the great
railroad corporations which are now
stretching out their arms in Oregon,
as they have done in California, with
the anconcealed object of strengthen
Sng their power in the Senate. But
IN the coming contest Williams will
fnd a keen competitor in Hipple-
Mitchell. They both belong 70 the
same school of politicians, and one
would be quite as subservient as the
other TO corporate power. Possibly
between tho battles Of The two oorpor-
atiOn lawyers the Democrats may re-
wsil the Legislature. Grover is a
rood man, but has been ip jill health
most Of his term Of office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

New York, surrounded by water,
and possessing other advantages over
many of her sister cities, ought to be
far healthier than either Of them.
Such is not the case, however. In-
deed, the increase in New York's
death rate is alarming. For the first
half of 1880 the deaths numbered
l5,279, aud for the first half of 1881
they numbered 1850. A death rate
of thirty per 1000 per annum will
answer for a town in tropical cli-
mate, some place surrounded BY
malarial swamps, but it is quite out
of place for the metropolitan city of
this country. The immense foreign
immigration has something to do with
this death rate, as well as the fact
New York as the pleasure place of
Americans is somewhat immense.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
LorIllar,I,a Horses.

New YORK, July 16.-Pierre Lor-
lizard will ship to-day nine thorough
brods to reinforce his stables at New
market, England. The lot will con
sist of the bay FLY Aranza, three
years old, by Bonnie Scotland, dam
Arizona by Lexington; chestnut colt
Sachem, two years old, by War Dance,
dam Sly Boots by Rival; brown colt
Gerald, two years old, by Saxon, dam
Girl of the Period by Virgil, and six
yearlings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

a superior class of banknote paper,
which proves to be firm and smooth
and Of great durability. In the aidst
Of this desert is the only eating-station
between the San Joaquin Valley and
Los Angeles. The water is carried in
pipes from a spring ten miles dis ant:
and the butter. spring chickens, aud
other provisions are brought from
points beyond the mountains. The
station is the distributing point for
several mining camps situated at con-
siderable distances from the railroad,
aud accordingly a number of stores
and shops are also in successful oper-
alton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
Saturday, the sOth day Of Iuly, 1881,

IN legal hours 10 front of the courthouse. in
the Taxing Distr ct of Shelby county renn.
proceed 10 sell to he highest b oder for cash
the TO lowing described property, tO-wit:
u the riaht. 'itls GA IN and intere Of G G
Bill, sing a half intere in the following de-
scribed tract OF land. situa o lying and being
in Shelby county State If Tennessee being
about six (6l miles southWe of and { ON
Memphis, part of sectiG 2. toWnrhip & and
range west of the base meridian lines, be-
ginning ut st,ke at the corner Of Holman s
and Hildebrandps tract land ru nj Rportn
100 chains TO q stake IN tho old Site lin,
gum, black oak and dogwood pointers;
tbs CO west 79% chains TO a stake in the
banch, box, elder, sNeel-Rnm and red elm
pointers; thence south R2K chains TO a stabe
in the fernando road; thence east a5L oh aims
to hickory; thence south 20 chains o. a dog
wood; thence east S9h chains TO hickory;
thence south 40 chaius to a dogwood; thence
east 40 chains to the beSinning, containing
6i61a acres of land, and the same tract Of land
convey d by A n Mckay 10 II Fitzgerald and
Q G Bill, by deed duly registered In book 76.
page i43, October q, 1870, to- which reference
is here made,
Levied n as the property of defendant. G
Bill, to sati.fy said judgment, interest and
costs. p Il ATHY,
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenn.
BV N Mlsny, D. S.
Memphis, 18th day Of July, 1881
NJ D l. Stewart. Atty for plaintiff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
Washington.
UNOFFICIAL BULLETIN.

UNOFFICIAL BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 16, $50 am.
The President has just awakened
after a refreshing sleep. His pulse
registering 90. The doctors agree that
he is doing fally as well as at the same
hour yesterday morning.
[oTFIcIAL BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 89Oa.m.
The President passed another good
night, and Is steadily progressing to-
ward convalesence. Pulse, 9Oi tent
peraturc, 9S5; respiration, Is.
d. W. BLISS.
j. X. BARNES,
J. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN.
In view Of the fayOFSble progress Of
the Presidents case the surgeons haTe
decided to issue Bulletins hereafter
only ip the morning and evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

Henry Russell, an Englishman who
forty years ago composed the music
for George P. Morris "Woodman
Spare That Tree" Epes Sargent's
Life on the Ocean Wave" Charles
Dickens ivy Green" and other
popular ballads is still living at a
great old age in England. He made a
great deal of money in this country,
was an excellent pianist and fair
baritone singer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
Indications.

For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee,
generally fair weather with variable
winds, stationary or higher barometer
and temperature. The upper Mis-
sissippi and lower Missouri Valleys,
partly cloudy weather and cool rains,
in the former district variable winds
with stationary or higher barometer
and temperature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
SherifFs Sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIc notlceis hereby given, that By yir-
tue OF 2 n1itioni expo as. to me directed
f.om the II n. Q rruit Court of Shelby count, ,
Tenn in the case Of Il Duncan vs.. 9 c
tho 5lst Day Of May, 81, for tEe SUN of sew
erty-fOur doll re and eighty two cests, with
interest and costs Of suit. to satisfy said judg-
mant, etc., will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

James McMullen, late watchman
on the wrecked steamer, City Of
Vicksburg, passed through Cincinnati
last Wednesday, going to the Auburn,
New York, penitentiary to serve out a
term OF three years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
Miller.

New YORK, July 16.-A private
message from Albany says that Miller
is elected for the long term.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
ERw YORK WEEKLY COTTON srIvENRNr.

New York July l6, 1920 pm. Cotton
nominal. Ordinary. 8ic;good ordinary
8 II l6c; low middling, lOSc;middling
II 8 l6c; good middling, II l-16c;
middling fair, IL ] 16c; fair, l3 l3,
Ice. Futures opened steady and
closed quiet at l to 3 points above
last evenings closing prices.
LIVERPOOL, July l6, 2 p.m.-Cot-
ton dull and easier. Uplands, 6 9. 16d;
Orleans, 6sd. Sales to-day, 5000
bales. Receipts, 500 bales Futures
opened fiat and closed weak at frac-
tionally lower prices
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
Bon Aqua Springs

rs NOW open for visitors. It is a beautiful
i place, 100 feet above the level of the sea
and 600 feet higher than Nashville, which
makes 1t above the yellow fever line, and too
high for mosquitoes and mtlaria. The nights
are alw iys cool and pleasant and the air pure
and bracing. The waters sulphur and chaly-
beate-aro remark BILE for their curative prop
critics. Circulars, con raining analysis of the
waters, etc ,can be had by calling at Louis
vile railroad office northwest corner of Main
and Mad son streets.
Rates for board per month: For adults, so;
children and Sc wants half price,
. rare for round trip tickets good TIL first
OCTOBER, $40 10
Far for round trip tickets good for five
day., S6 Is
For further information address
JOHN II. McD6 We'll,
llS l'3 B-n Aqua Sp ings, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16

The market is very quiet to-
day, irregularity elsewhere hav-
ing no pereeptible influence.
Sales yesterday were 360 bales
all to spinners, closing firm. Low
ordinary, 6lc ordinary, tic good
ordinary, SIC; low middling, Zoe;
middling, lie; good middling, 1llc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
TRUNKS! TRUNKS

T'RUN KS and Valises made and repaired
at Memphi Trunk Factory at lower rates
than ~ y other factory in the South ull
assortment always on hand Mer, hants wi |
eonsulttheir - terests exlmiriDg our stock
be ere purchasing ell where All goods guar
nteed rs represent d. camp Tru ks made
to order at hort notice Gveus a ca
SALFSR0ON AND FACIO Y:
No. 368 MAIN STHEsT, near Gayoso
L.BtR rORFLLI d SON 100 2s