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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
A Growing Church,

Mr.. Longs sermon to the young men
drew a larger crowd than ever last
Sunday night at the Strangers
Church. Never before were SO many
people packed into the building, and
yet more than hundred could not get
in at all, and had to go away without
hearing the sermon. The officers Of
the church have procured over fifty
new chairs this week, and will
try to seat all who come
Should the attendance continue as
heretofore an enlargement of the
church is contemplated or some other
arrangement that will insure all seal
in good hearing distance. Mr.. Longs
engagement with the Park avenue
church will expire before great while
and after that it is expected chat he
will be regularly called by this church
to occupy the pulpit both morning and
evening. The Sunday school is quite
prosperous; over sixty children being
enrolled. Major Berry, the Superin,
tondant, seems to be the very man fol
the place. He is earnest, afable t.
all and has the work at heart. Mex
Sunday night by request Mr.. Long viii
preach to the young ladies'.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

SOME doubt has been expressed as
to the building Of the Memphis and
Selma railroad by the Erlanger syndi-
cate. Work has been commenced al
the other end of the line, so as to con.
meet Selma with Eutaw, a point on q
line already owned and operated by
the Erlanger syndicate. Work has
not commenced at this end. Possibly
there is a good reason for this. 1t may
be better policy to build outssfrom the
main trunk than to begin at the outer
rim of a proposed system and build
towards the center. That Hunting
tons road, the Chesapeake & Ohio will
come here there is no longer a doubt
The cars will be running through
probably early next summer. The
Memphis & Kansas City railroad
will be finished in little over a year
making Memphis distributing point
and railroad center second to mother in
the South, except New Orleans, even
as it is now the largest and best in.
terror cotton market in the world
Mr.. Erlanger will come here; he can
aot help himself. We have no un.
easiness on that SCORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
The dispatches to-day say that the
home demand for Louisiana and Ten.
nessee State bonds continues.

MEMPHIS & CHARLESTON railroad
stock in New York to-day, sOl. 1t
will go up or down at arapid rate
after the result of the stockholders
meeting at Nashville to-day is made
known. A big struggle is said to be
going on for the possession of the road.
In the event that the Louisville &
Nashville railroad folks have a ma
jority of the stock and elect new
Board Of Directors adverse to the
Cole Syndicate, there is probability
that the lease will be attacked.
The success of this movement would
mako the Memphis & Charleston road
from here to Stevenson subseryient to
the Louisville & Nashville system,
Memphis being at the point of
one Of the acute angles of the
system. There is much gossip in
railroad and financial circles con-
cerniug the probabilities of to-day's
work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

During the month of October the
consumption of cotton in Europe aver
aged 128,00O bales per week, and in
September 1000 bales per week. OF
this Great Britain used 10000 bales
per week during the month, while the
continent used 58, 900 bales in October,
and $1,000 in September. The esti
mated demand by Ellison is 10000
bales per week for the season. The
stock in spinners' hands at the close of
the month was given as $4,000 bales,
against $1,000 bales same time last
year.
The worlds visible supply of cotton
on Saturday last including all stocks
in Europe and America and ahoat
for Europe according to the New
York Financial Chronicle was 1885,
207 bales, an increase over last year
at the same date Of l67 ,354 bales, over
the year before of 436,545 bales, and
over 1878 of 6O4,OO2 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
MOsby Outwitted.

Philadelphia Timos.l
Mosby was seldom defeated and
never outwitted to my knowledge but
once. He had crossed the mountains
with few men into Clarke county,
when he was informed that Federal
officer with a squad of cavalrymen was
in the vicinity. The officer had stop
ped at "Olay HILL" the residence Of
Mr.. Whiting, and Mosby made up his
mind to capture officer and men. He
went to Clay Hill, captured the
Federal officer while he was
seated at supper and carried him
off prisoner to Upperville, east ol
the Blue Ridge. There had been
nothing at all unpleasant about the
whole affair. Mosby and his prisoner
were on the most friendly terms. The
partizan had ridden his favorite gray
on the scout, and at Upperville was
standing beside her ready to mount
when the Federal officer said: That's
a superb animal, Colonel?"
Yes, was the gratified reply of the
partisan as he patted the mares neck.
The officer sauntered closer.
"a very fine ANIMAL" he repeated.
I'll try her pace" And throwing
himself into the saddle he disappeared
at full speed, and Colonel Mosby
never again saw his favorite gray mare
or his prisoner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
AsTOR KICKING.
The Defeated Millionaire Wrntby
About His Campaign Fund.

New York Special to Cincinnati Enquirer.l
Confusion reigned in the Astor camp
to-day. The defeated candidate for
Congress in the eleventh district was
highly indignant at the mismanage-
ment OF his canvass, and called for an
accounting Of the funds intrusted to
his managers. The amount spent in
tho canvass is estimated at from
$4,000 to. $4,000, including the
assessment to the Republican
Campaign Committee and $50
assessment paid to the committee
of each election district in the Con-
gressional district. Mr.. Astor com
planned that in the northern section Of
the district, the management Of whish
was intrusted chiefly to Police Justice
Solon X. Smith, with an abundant
supply Of the "sinews ofwar," he ran
behind the State ticket. 1t should be
stated, however, that the same was the
case in the sections of the district
where Mr.. Astor made personal can
vass by day and night. The chief
managers OF the canvass in the district
were Justice Smith, who acted as
Treasurer, Commissioner Hess and
Bernard Biglin.
Mr.. Hess said to day that no such
sum had been spent as $4,000. He
said: II did not have the disposal Of
any Of Mr.. Astor's money during the
campaign, and | don't believe the
stories tina. have been circulated in
several papers about the amount al.
legged to have been expended by Mr..
Astor."
But, certainly, he did not send out
his committee to conduct the canvass
empty handed?'
well, | don't say he did. Judge
Smith may be able to tell you some
thing about that, for l presume he was
treasurer; but in any case the amount
has been greatly exaggerated" "
How much, in your Judgment,
was expended by Mr.. Astor2p
Not more than $l5 600, if he spent
even that-amount. This hue and cry
about his extravaganza in the cam.
paign is all moonshine."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
BY CABLE.

LONDON, November Is. = The
Times in q leading article says: The
composition Of the French ministry is
somewhat of a surprise, and, perhaps,
little of disappointment and signif
canoe Paul Bert's appointment to
the Ministry of Public instruction
cannot be mistaken. The new Minis.
try, it may almost be said, is not SO
much Ministry Of Gambetta as it is
Gambetta himself. 1t is impossible
not to see in the ascendancy Of Gam
beta a certain rival to personal
government, and if possible, a menace
tOthe spirit Of Republican institutions
His accession to Office is tho turn
ing point in the affairs of France,
and possibly even in those of Europe,
but history and his career are the
strongest security. Gambetta will be
proof against selfish ambitions.
The Cunard steamer Servia, under
steam all day yesterday, with two
hundred and fifty tons dead weight on
board, attained a speed of twenty and
oue-half miles an hour.
The new White Star Line steamer
Coptic has arrived in the Mersey. The
engines worked perfectly.
Tobin, the Fenian, has been ar
rested.
ROME, November 15.-The Pope
sat in council to-day with a select con-
grogation of Cardinals to consider the
Irish question.
LONDON, November 15.-The docu-
ments seized in connection with the
arrest of Tobin relate to the estab-
lishment by force of arms of an Irish
Republic. They reveal the existence
Of an extensive organization known as
the Royal Irish Republican Society,
with numerous members. The books,
rules, and list of members of the So
ciety are likely to throw light on the
existence of similar organizations
elsewhere.
The Turks evacuated Volo Sunday
aud the Greeks entered the town to-
day.
BERLIN, November ia corre-
spondelt says. Bismarck advocates
extensive electoral reforms. He de-
sires that the minorities be represent
ed in Parliament and that there BE-
radical changes in the reformation o.
the electoral districts.
PARIS, November 15.-Rouvier has
been appointed Minister of the Colo.
aies as we'll as Commerce. The fol-
lowing have been appointed Under
Secretaries: Spuller, Foreign Affairs
lie Lievre, War; Blandin, Marine
Gaze, Agriculture; Felix Foure, Com
merce and Colonies; lie Quillon, Pub
lie Works; Martin Feuille, Justice
Develle, Interior; De Laporte, HI
nance. A decree will be published
reuniting the Ministers Of Public In
struction and Worship. This is i'm
portant in view of the violent anc
anti-clerical opinions. Paul Bert il
Minister of Public Instruction.
GENEVA, November 15.-Severa
shocks from an earthquake occurred
in the canton of Wand last week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
DEATH OF MRS. BOOTH.
Sad Sequel 10 the Domestic
Troubles of the Great Actor.
Cincinnati Commercial Special. |

New YORK, November 13-Mary
McVicker, wife of Edwin Booth, died
to day after long illness. Her death
has been seen to be inevitable for a
long time. Details cannot be OBJ
tanned.
Mrs. McVicker, at whose house
Mrs. Booth died, positively refused to
make any statement regarding the
death, or the whereabouts Of Mr..
Booth. A painful family controversy
lies back of this. Some of the Western
papers have been filed of late with
stories of Booths alleged indifference
and cruelty to his wife, all of which
are denied by his friends, and
utterly discredited by all those
who believe Edwin Booth to be a
man of gentle bearing, incapable Of
mean action. 1t is believed that
these stories originated with the Nc
Vickers, who seem for some strange
reason to be bitterly hostile to Booth.
A separation recently took place, Ed
win Booth and his daughter going to
the Brunswick Hotel from Windsor
and Mrs. Booth going with her mother
to other quarters. Mr.. Booth, it il
understood, is paying all the expenses
An explanation given Of this
lis that Mrs. Booths mania
of late took the form Of ar
intense aversion to her husband anC
his daughter. The recent story tina
Booth had in past years made over al
his property 10 his wife, who had now
under Mrs. McVickor's influence
willed it all to her. is not believed b.
Booths friends. 1t is said that Mrs
McVicker has in this way obtained
block of Chicago property whicl
Booth presented to his wife, but moth
ing moro.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
Liverpool Market.

LIVERPOOL, November 15.-Pork
prime mess Eastern dull, 82s; West
ern dull, los. Bacon-c. c. steady,
52s; s. r. steady, 53s; |. c. steady, ASS
s. Q. steady. 50s. Hams--l. c. 6rmer
45s. Shoulders-dull, 3Ss. Lard
prime Western dull, 6Ss Cd. Wheat
spring No. 2 steady, los I'd; No.
white steady, los Sd; winter steady
lis I'd. Corn-mixed dull, 6s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
RIunderbuss nlII from Rodie.

San Francisco Examiner.
well, Blunderbuss Bill, what have
you to say why you should not be de-
clared a vagrant? You are not an In
dian, are you?"
II am, sir, to a certain extent, for
the dark blue blood of Powhattan's s
fourth cousin flows in crimson streams
through the many narrow gauge con-
nections with my heart, and under the
Act | claim immunity as a constitu
tional right, said the athletic, savage
looking prisoner.
"TLe Court rules that the Statute Of
Limitation bars the Indian in this
case, but as l do not wish to be hard
on L. +. ", if you can show me where
you have toiled during the last ten
years, | will let you of. "
The prisoners face clouded for a
moment, but like fash of lightning
it frightened up, and he said
81 used to clean out the saloons ovel
in Bodie and Virginia City"
who employed you?"
"No one. l did it because l liked
the work.
What did you clean them with
broom?"
"No."
"a scrubbing-brush?"
mo"
"Well, what did you use, them"
Sometimes a six shooter and now
and then a bowie-knife, and once
remember using shotgun"
"Twenty-four hours with breech
loading mop and q double-barreleC
spittoon," laconically remarked Hi
Honor, and the mountain whirlwinC
was led below to swell the ranks of thu
"Cuspidor Brigade"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
River kilograms.

CAIRO, November 15.-Arrived: W.
P. Halliday, New Orleans, 10 am.
Departed: W. P. Halliday, St. Louis,
II am. Clear and cool.
WHEELING, w, VA. Nov. TO-
River feet II inches and stationary
Departed; Buckeye State, st. Louis
II am. Clear and cool
LOUISVILLE, November l5.-River
falling with 8 feet 5 inches in cana
and 6 feet 5 inches on chute on falls
Clear and chilly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
nEMPHIS d CHARLESTON R.R.
Annual Report To-Day-A Good
Showing.

New YORK, November l5.-Tbc
annual report of the Memphis &
Charleston railroad to be presented at
the annual meeting to-day shows the
gross earnings to be Sl,342,Oo2; op-
Grating expenses, $5l1, ,345; extraordi-
nary expenses 1855, ,423; net increase Of
Indebtedness over available assets,
S259,64l; appreciation in value Of
property, $31O, ,847; net gain. Sll1. .3O7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

Charleston News and Courier.l
Mr.. G. o. Witte has succeeded in
growing at his plantation at Belvidere
some fine specimens of the japanese
persimmon, "A fruit which is nearlyif not
unknown, this side of the Alleghanies.
The persimmons are about three
inches in diameter, have no seeds,
and have the favor of plum. The
tree on which they grow was planted
by Mr.. Witte two years ago. There
were seven persimmons on the tree
and most Of them ripened completely
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
Financial depression In Ger
many.

The financial depression in Ger
many has compelled thousands of pri-
vate purchasers of paintings to bring
forth their cherished collections and
place them upon the market again for
sale. Among these works of art are
many of a high order Of merit, and
the art galleries, prompted by the re-
duced prices at which they are OBJ
tainable, are said to be eagerly buying
them up to complete their collections,
which are often noticeably deficient
in the later masters. Yet, notwith-
standing the sacrifices made in these
transfers, the prices paid are high
enough compared with those formerly
in vogue. Thus the Berlin Art Gal
lery has purchase a questionable and
at all events poor Ruebens for $50 600
while Makart's compositions fetch
from $4,000 to $4,000, those O
Knaus from $1,000 to $4,000, anc
many works by lesser artists from
$1,000 to $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
The President and His Critics.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat
President Arthur has either acted
with remarkable good judgment in his
determination to recognize no cliques
in the Republican party, or else he is
the luckiest of men. In all he has
done SO far, he has escaped serious
criticism. Not being at all communi-
cative as to the details of his future
action, number Of newsmongers have
felt impelled to invent the details for
him, and the amount Of information
as to what he will and will not do,
considering that there is no founda-
tion for it, is something astonishing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
A Mississippi Cyclone.
Special to vicksburg Commercially

Special to Yicksburg Commercially
JACKSON, November 14.-0n the
evening Of the eleventh a cyclone
struck the premises of Matt I. Ash,
who lives about three miles from
Madison Station, destroying every
thing in its path. Houses, trees and
fences entirely destroyed. Mrs. Ash
seriously injured and two children
badly bruised, five other persons on
the Iarm badly hurt. Mr.. Ash is the
only sufferer, the storm passing off at-
ter demolishing his place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

Jeremiah S. Black is berating the
sensational Quarterly Review, which
would not give him some advantage in
his quarrel with Bob Ingersoll. David
Wells says the Review in question
found Black such a weak invective-
singer that they had 10 60 and hunt
up a better Goliath. They dropped
him because he could not cuss the in
fdel worth a Balaam.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
Expected Appearance Of NOta-
bic Celestial Visitor.

The San Francisco Bulletin says
"One Of the clergymen of this city
Rev. Robert MeKenzie-referred in
a discourse on Science and Religion,
10 the expected appearance of a noted
celestial visitor. This is the star
which is sometimes called the Star of
Bethlehem, and which, according to
astronomical calculations, is now due,
and may at any time blaze forth in all
its brilliaDcy and celestial glory. This
star was last seen in 1872. 1t shone
out suddenly where no star
was visible before, and was so
bright that it could be seen at
MONDAY. 1t gradually faded, assum-
ing various hues as it did so, until it
disappeared. This wonderful star is
believed to have been seen in the years
1854 and 942. It's apparent period if
extended backward indicates an ap-
pearance of this star about the time of
the birth of Christ; hence its name,
Star of Bethlehem. If you wish to
know where to watch for it, look some
forty degrees to the southwark Of
Jupiter, and you will see a group Of
stars arranged thus.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, November
1.-THE Blanchard, Lawrence, AL
dine, st. Cloud, Belmont and Fisk
Hotels burned here last night. Loss,
S72 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
KNIGHTS oE PYrHIAs.

A aRsEahs sRs Y5dss 70 %''tjnE u Of f R
be held this TUESDAY evening atIss2z7S
TX o'clock, for dispatch Of business ESSSV
and work inChivairic Rank Of Knights &sI
BY the amplifed form. Members Of other
lodges fraternally invited. By order
VIII. H.ATKIysov. K. RS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

These are in the constellation Cas-
siopeia, and the letter 80" shows
where the great star is expected to
appear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
FuIIof En-.

Cochran Enterprise.l
Talk about your eligible candidates.
Atlanta is full and running over with
EN-, and any of them are ready, at a
moments notice, to run for any office
from constable to Governor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
CIearlnghouse Report.

Business men will find it to their
interest to have all their job printing
done at the PUBLIC LEDGER job
printing office, l3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

New ORLEANS, November Is, 11:30
a.m-Cotton steady Middliug, 11Ic.
Sales to-day, 800 bales. Receipts,
1856 bales. Stock, 2l3,959 bales.
New YORK, November 10, 1924
a.m.-Cotton quiet. Ordinary, 9Bc;
good ordinary, l01c; low mid
ding, ll7l6c; middling, 11Ic; good
middling, l2lc; middling fair, 13c;
fair. 1890. Futures barely steady 1t !
to 3 points below last evenings
closing prices.
LIVERPOOL, November Is, 4 pm.
Cotton firm at 1-16d higher. Up
lands, 6 9-16d; Orleans, 6 11-16d.
Sales to-day, 1900 bales. Receipts,
17,70O bales; American 1880. Flu
lures are steady.
MANCHESTER, ENG. Nov. IA, 3 pm.
Yarns and fabrics are 6rmer and
slightly dearer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15

Music books, magazines, illustrated
papers, etc., bound at the PUBLIC
LEDGER bindery, l3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-15
MAs0NIc NOTICE

a worE this tTUEsDAYj night, at 7izJk1K
o'clock, in the f. @. Degree. All F.C's/W\
are fraternally invited. By order OF
JOHN BEAMISH, W. NJ.
D. G. TRADER, see'y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-05

The management Of the Union square Theatre
announced that those persons who attended me pay
saturday night when the audience was smoked oHt'
would be admitted free last evening. Two ~ t"i'e
hundred persons presented thor coupons Tor re
served seats AZ the bnx office yesterday ahd were al
lowed the choice of seats for lat night tolulh OF
to-morfow lght. When the door, wcr" OPENED ~
hoIf.past Z last evening. there wrfc ah"nt twenty
persons collected IA front Of the ticket "il'r nan
of these had the coupons ATTACHED g." Ucit 'hG'@
of saturday night. he others aun"uhcrd 'h"l 'u',
had been IN the family circle, ~" tickets l"i Nich
Inv, no coupons attached. The uchci-N"lleT pro
tested that all v 10 had been IN the FANNY tIti"
had received return checks a. they passed our.
But all the applicants protested, aud sodis "oic
finally gwen them although cross-c Nuoi'ail"n oil
tLe 'uuucketedr revealed the fact that t'Ntrli ot
them did not know the name of The play. ou' lh~l
nststed that he was at the theatre Stturd'. nRhi'
with his wife his mohcr-lu-law. and ms siste-iN-
law He obtained four admission tickets. lhtie
were about one hundred persons ~ al WHO presenter
themselves without coupons. They were aii ADMIT
ted with two OF three exceptions IN the case OF very
transparent frauds. ., ..,. a..
When the curtain went up at $50 last night. the
,b.atre was crowded. The damage by the ire has
been entirely repaired. Na,!achs company re-
het,sed . Tie World at tie UnI.n >quAie, !,stcI-
day morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
cuovrn By MASKED BURGLARS.

Mrs Della Wildly who lives on the upper h Tt q,
No 655 Baltic-s Brooklyn reported 10 w nc risbt
Precinct police yesterday morning tnat IN IN
ner sleeping room had been entered anu 60 hv
money and her Wedding ring bad been sl0.en ~
MASKED men Her husband Is night watchman ~
the employ of the Long Island l Ear raD with her
daughter age twelve. The story ~ that III inc ei'
She was awakened by some person pulling ner manu-
She then saw two masked men near her; ono t w.
them ohoked her until she was scuseless. When sno
awakened she told her daughter to go ioF MI. Wa.
who liy.s on tho floor below. She then FOUND tnai
her bureau had been rqnSacked ana $l|0 ~ eou du
hills taken. as well a. her wedding ring Ioh he'
finger one OF the men had lantern. n..,a
Mrs. Wilby thought entrance had been e"o' TIc
through the scutile which was not ia,t'heuii ,r
rest of the house was found secure Inc htuc en-
was NOT awakened. Mrs WlUy said the money nso
been received as part Of tr insurance bnI%ed few
months ago. Captain Mcclellan. OF the piecinc'' set
on foot an investigation, but dld not dl,proVe Inc
woman's statement though her husband denied INA.
he knew of his wife's having any money. nc o.vi
peoDIe IN the house were not disturbed IN any wa;
MIR Wllby has a son. age sixteen, VINO Is emPioJeu
In barroom aud does not sleep at home