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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-02
A FEW QUOTATIONS.

Handsome suits at $500.
Coed and Stylish Suits $7.O0.
A large line Of Salts,
All WOOi--neyv patterns,
stylishiy cut--weN made,
at $40.
The NObbiest newest designs,
and cheapest ChiEaren's and
Boys Suits in tEle city.
HEART Bros,
The Zone Price" Clothiers.
IF you want anything in the Tinware OF
se-furnishing Goods ine don't fail to
call at Butt, DePue & Co.'S. They can sup
ply your every want at reasonable rates.
ALI TszE CHRIS
Use HOC's Medicine because Ii
PuFifie s the BEOoa and Beau
titles the Complexion.
LEOSs q MCCAIN PRELL.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-02

The best IS cent Corset in the city,
at A. D. DUNBARs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-02
Weather Report.

lib, G.. SIMMONS, Dentist.-F1ne Work
Guaranteed at Moderate Prices. noV16eOd6ms.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-02
KNOXVILLE, June 1, 1881.
Maximum thermometer 81. .; N
thermometer 62 .. Rainfall 0.12.

INDICATIONS Tennessee and the ONO
Valley: Partly cloudy weather, local rams,
variable winds, mostly northerly; stationary
or higher temperature and barometer
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
a Floating Printing Office.

The latest new departure in newspaper en-
terprise is reported from New Orleans, La.
The Democrat Of that city has fitted up a
branch office on q barge which having been
toWed up the Mississippi river to Memphis is
now floating down to New Orleans again,
stopping at all points of interest on the way
to gather information concerning the coun-
try along the river and for some distance
back into the interior. The barge is sixty
feet long with twelve feet width Of beam.
It's interior accommodation comprises bust
ness, editorial and job offices, composing
ing room, kitchen and stable for the horses
used in making land trips back from the
river. It is practically a fully equipped news
paper establishment afOat.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
"a Parallel.

In English history is found a striking par
allel to the Guitteau case. John Bellingham
a tradesman, lost bis fortune, and his mind
became disordered. One Of his decisions was
that the action Of the government caused his
commercial reverses, and he repeatedly ap-
piled to Mr.. Spencer Perceval, then prime
minister, demanding compensation, either in
the form Of money or official position. No
notice was taken of his demands, and one
day as Mr.. PerceYal was passing through the
lobby to the house of commons, Bellingham
stepped from behind a pillar and shot him.
He fell dead, and he assassin quietly rave
himself up to the officers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
CIGARS

The Bar is the finest in Benton, aud you can always
get any kind Of fancy drink you call for, mixed
in t~rst-class style and with the choicest
and best variety of liquors.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03

supervising the Mosquito.

Professor Fontaine gives some hints for
abating the mosquito pest which is sure to
come with the advent of sunny days. First,
he says, mosquitoes require water for the de-
post Of their eggs and the rearing Of their
larvae or wiggle-tails. Therefore all cisterns
should be made close and covered with close
woven brass wire netting to prevent their
laying in them. No old tubs, barrels, or re-
ceptacles Of water ought to be permitted,
and no stagnant pools left undrained within
9 mile Of any dwelling. They can be killed
by the cheapest and most abundant of all al
kalies, common lime. Therefore this ought
to be poured into every cesspool and spring.
A pound Of strong lime to every one hundred
gallons ct staggant Water is sufficient. But
even q pound to one thousand gallons Of a
clstern OF drinking water will kill them, al
though it will probably give the water an IN
pleasant flavor, and make it too hard for
most domestic uses.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
TreadiHns Water.

The Indians on the Missouri River, when
they have occasion to traverse that impet-
uous stream, invariable tread water just as
the dog treads it. The natives of Joanna,
al island on the coast Of Madagascar, young
persons Of both sexes walk the water carry
ing fruit and vegetables to the ships becalned
or it may be lying-to in the oning miles away.
Some Croomen, whose canoe upset before
nay eyes IN the seaWay on the coast of Africa
walked the water. to the safe-keeping Of their
lives, with the utmost facility and | wit
messed negro children on other occasions do
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
Death Of J1ml. Braefgers

Jim Bridger, the famous frontiersman and
scout, died at his home near Kansas City,
Mo-, on the 17th ult. aBridger was known
in earlier years all over the country, and has
figured in a dozen syellowbacked" novels
and in many stories and tales Of a higher
grade. He led the Gen. Fremont Western
exploring expedition, and was his chief
guide and scout. Old Fort Bridger was
named after him, and his heirs have still q
claim against the government for its occupa-
ton by the United States soldiers, as they
claim he sold it to them in good faith. Bird
ger was over 73 years old at the time Of his
death. He has been permanently disabled
by wounds and injuries for sixteen years
and for the last three he has been in bis do
tage. He died Of old age.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
HELENA ITEMS.

From Our Own Correspondent.

From Our Own Correspondent.
HELENA, July 25, 1881.
The N. E. Conference, Bishop Wiley pre-
siding, closed its labors at this place last
evening. A large number Of ministers was
present and the public meetings were quite
enthusiastic. Rev. s. E. Winger, Of Luthers-
vile, Pa, was placed in charge of the Hell
ena church. The church at Benton was al
SO assigned to q new man. All the resident
preachers were continued at the places oc-
cupied by them last year, with the exception
of Rev. Van Orsdale who was allowed to run
at large, as boss, or overseer Of the Terri
tory. The bishop, in bis closing address,
paid a handsome compliment to Montana
and Montanians and exhorted the good
people to be diligent in laying a good foun-
dation of pure morality and religion for the
promising, prosperous, new State Of the
near future.
The serenade given to Gen. Gibbon and
Delegate Maginnis, on Saturday evening,
was witnessed by a large crowd. The
speeches Of the distinguished gentlemen were
listened to with marked attention.
There is no end to the theatrical and min
strel troupes, yet there seems to be no fall
ing Oft in the attendance.
The book mar has been around and every
body subscribes for Montana Illustrated
they all take it. Subscriptions to the RociF
Mountain Railway Co. will be in order next
month.
@@% ", .@ - 5@@@. . @
Everything seems to be running smoothly
notwithstanding the comet, and the reign of
the dog star, sirius, and the strict orders of
the marshal to ~s'collar" or shoot every sus-
picions looking cur. No sad, serious dogs
allowed here.
There is an unusual rush on the Land Or
flee, but some, at least, are willing to do the
fair thing, as will be seen by the following
letter from o jolly Teutonic bachelor of your
city, which was shown US Ly friend Moe and
is too good to keep. 1t reads after this style:
BENTON, July
hegsthur ind Recevehu7, Helena Land Office:
SURs Your ledher geeving egsplana-
shlons for rejecting mine glame cooms to
hand, Shendlemens, you did yust right in
geeving it to der woman. I will do so cherry
dimes if [ nose she is rong. But mine frents
is it not sdrange dot [ should dwell in dis
glorious cuntree all dose years NIT all de liant
sphread out before mine eyes, und de first
section / dries to embrace mine glame hap
pens to pelong to one woman. Veil, I
squeals Ply gosh. But, shendlemens, you tell
Kathrinia she goomes right along nit her
votterin-pot und reglames mine desert und
makes it plosom like und schmell like der
rose, und l will takee der pack seat. / will,
py gosh. Yours ~eternally for der woman
HOUNEs,"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03

ing 50 at a very tender age. At Madras,
watching their opportunity, messengers,
with letters secured ia an oil-skin cap plunge
into the boiling surf, and make their way,
treading the water, to the vessels outside,
through q sea in which an ordinary Europe
an boat will not live. AT the Cape Of Good
Hope men used to proceed to the vessel in
the ofing through the mountain pillows,
treading the water as they went with the ut
most security. And yet here, on our own
shores, and amid smooth waters, men,
women and children perish like flies annual
", when little poorly directed efort-tread-
ing the water as / have said-Would haply
suffice to rescue them everyone.-Nature.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
Sale Of Bonds Of Choteau County,
Montana Territory.

Pursuant to an act Of the Legislative Assembly of
for the funding of the outstanding Indebtedness of
Choteau county, Montana Territory, approved Feb
ruary %, 1881. the Board of County Commissioners of
County Clerk 5 office, at Fort Benton, Choteau coun-
ty, Montana Territory, Oh the 1st day of September,
A.D. 1881, at11 o'clock a. m, ten thousand dollars
at the pleasure Of the Of the county after five years.
and redeemable IN ten years, and bear interest at the
rate OF seven per cent. per annnm; the interest pay
coupon, at the office of the Treasurer of said county,
or at some designated bank il New York city, at the
option OF the holder said bonds shall be of the de-
nomination Of one hundred dollars and one thousand
dollars, and will be issued on the 10th day Of Septem-
Der, a. .. 1881, but will not be sold for less than par.
1881.
Attest: JNO. W. TATTAN
Ex-oticio Clerk of Board.
Jos. s. HILL, Chairman. 38-tsia
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
Sunset Gnx In Paris.

In q letter to. the New York Telegram Sun
set Cox gives his observations in Paris as fol
lows my first adventure IN Paris, was,rrof
course, q visit to the Chamber Of Deputies.
I got into the diplomatic box, and the farce
OF "Box and Cox" was played, [ being spec
tator. The debate was a little lively, but as
no heads were smashed and no duels conse-
quent, it was not considered much here ex-
cept by strangers. You should hear Judge
Thurman upon the eccentricities and exag-
gerations Of French legislators. I was pre-
pared for some quadrumannus motions and
activities, but to see the whole assembly, in
GLIDING the presiding officer, on a wild, in
coherent rattlebang-With Interruptions on
y relieved By the incessant tappings of a pa
per knife, and the tintintabulations of a bell
rung by the Speakers beyond description
and far beyond our worst saturnalia in Con-
gress. In appearance the French parlla-
mentarians do not dress or walk differently
from the English or American solons; but
they can out-talke and out-gesture all the
nationalities with their babel and prancing.
The debate was on q grave theme, no less
than the amendment of their constitution and
some of their leaders took part, or seemed to,
where all led.
This city is filled with foreigners. The at
fractions Of the gardens and the Bots and the
galleries Of the Louvre and the salon mot to
speak Of the eyer-moving panorama Of the
populations ever-recurring delight. How
Respondent the city shines under these first
days of summer, SO unlike London, with its
smoke, even its brightest spring weather.
From my WindoW-or, rather, from the big.
ldadan gutter under the mansard roof of the
Hotel Meurice, where, protected BY a high
railing, / sit as in a balcony look down
upon the gardens of the Tuilleries. From
them arise the noise OF boys at play, the CHR
rup Of birds, the fragrance Of flowers and the
rumble. OF carriage and omnibusses, while.
to the eye, on the left, is the remnant of the
Tuilleries, the work and wreck Of the Com
mune. Over to the southwest burns in the
light the golden dome OF the Hotel des In
valides, where the bones Of the great Ma
poleon repose, while still further to the west
remains conspicuously the crystal building Of
the Exposition, now filled with statutes, pic
lures, and agricultural and horticultural Gu
~riosties and the moving crowds Of critics and
observers
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
why q letter Doesn't Go.
Because you forget to address it.
Because Won forget ia stamn If.

BeCause you forget TO address It.
Because you forget to stamp it.
Because you forget to write the town or
State on the envelope.
Because you used a once cancelled stamp.
Because you cut out an envelope stamp
and pasted it on your letter.
Because you used a foreign stamp.
Because you wrote the address on the top
OF the envelope and it was surely obliterated
BY the post office dating and cancelling
stamps.
And because you put your letter in 8 blank
envelope, sealed it and forwarded it TO the
Letter Omce-where thousands upon
thousands of valuable letters are daily sent
because the people are either careless or ig-
norant Of the postal laws.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
Reeds CT Edge Tonic cures dyspepsia
How RxInieT Died.

Public 0pini9n.l
Frequent as nihilist executions have
been during the last few years, the
victims are happily of very different
order from those Of the days Of Mich
olas. But many men still living can
remember a bleak December morning
in st. Petersburg when a dozen Of the
most brilliant men in Russia were led
out to die upon one gallows, including
Postal, the composer of the famous
waltz, and Rylaieff, one Of the lead
ing native poets Of his time. The
latter's end was marked by a very
striking episode. He had insisted on
dying before his friend Postal, in or
der to show the latter how calmly he
could meet his fate; but the rope
broke, and he came to the ground
still living. An influential friend of
his, who was present, implored the
officer in command to delay the exc
cution till he had made one more ap-
peal for mercy, and hurried to the
palace.
Did he say anything when he fell"
asked the car. The suppliant hest
tated, but the subaltern who attended
him, an enemy Of Rylaieff, replied at
once: He said, your majesty, that
in Russia they cannot even hang a
man properly Go back, them
reared Nicholas, "and show him that
they canl"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
Sealed Proposals.

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE CoNMssI0NERs,)
Taxing District, Shelby County, Tenn,
March 4, 1881.
SEALED proposals will be received by Is
y until THURSDAY, March 18th, 1881, at Il
O'Clock, noon, Tor the following work to be
done-service to be rendered and material to
be furnished to the Taxing District of Shelby
county:
For the paving Of Linden streetfrom DeSoio
to the east side of ynthis street, 3ox2c40 feet,
more or less, in all about $50 square yards, as
follows:
/. The width Of street to be paved to be
brought to true and proper grade as per grades
aud directions given by the engineer.
2. The curbing Of clear heart cypress, 4xl6
inches, to be we'll set snd.securely staked and
nailed.
3. The cutters and street crossings to be
paved feet wide with good Bubble pavement.
4, The roadway TO be paved with hubble,
and McAdam ana gravel. The above work to
be done in accordance with detailed specifca-
tioAs, to be seen at the engineers office.
All bidders are required to bid by the square
yard for the entire work, complete, 8s per
specifications and explanations given BY the
en- ineer, the entire work to be completed on
or before August LIST, 1884. In all of the above
work proposals will also be received for tho
furnishing Of stone and gravel and ourbing,
the Board resesving the right to do the entire
work with a District force, and the Board also
reserves the further right to reject any and all
N0TE-An bids must be labeled Linden
treet Pavement and under resolution Of
he Legislative Council must be accompanied
with the names Of two responsible bonds
men, who are prepared TO execute bond for
i've thousand dollars each and each and every
bid must also be accompanied with certified
check for tive hundred and fifty dollars $3.50.
By order of the Board.
5i7 DIT. PORTER, President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09

pslAE, ltcgl. 30 miles Ebsys AFkGAss*
City, The Halliday pulled St her for
three hours, but she would not bulge.
The towboat Coal Hill worked at her
ell Sunday night. but failed to relieve
her. Captain Carvell sent to Terrene
for tugs and coal fats, with the use of
which be hoped to get her of before
the declining river left her high and
dry. The passengers of the Grand
Tower were transferred TO the Halli.
day. Captain Kaiser, superintendent
Of the line, arrived by rail last even.
Ing from ST. Louis, and took passage
on the Commonwealth for the scene OF
the accident.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
CIearinghOnse RepOrl.
General Trade.

The most unsettled and variable
article of consumption just now is
meat. and as the movement is at pres
ent quite brisk, the value is a topic OF
Importance to all. Prices are higher,
and in the several supply markets of
the west from / to 1c per lb is noted
as the difference in quotation for the
same grade of meats, while here
prices are to &c per ID above north
erp quotations. This is too wide o
margin. but in the present furry there
ia doubtless no help for it. The sup
ply is reported scarce. Second deal
ers are nearly out of all kinds Of feed,
and irmness IS the general rule. A
large barge load for this market is ex-
pected to arrive, and FROM it many re-
tailers aim to fill up their stores. A
brisk iobbing demand prevails in every
line, and especial activity is noted in
seed stuffs. The river has fallen
within its banks, and the work Of
Dlanting progresses vigorously, the
weather being all that canbe wished
for for this this important labor.
FIOUR-Less strength in western sup
nv markets.. but no decline is observed.
61otations Cor round lots here are for XXX
81 rs; family $500 %; choice and fancy
s5 5O1d6; patents, Sc 50@7 90, all for lots.
Small orders 25c per Dbl higher.
CORNMEAL-1n brisk demand aE
40 70 per Dbl for fresh ground and western
t;In fried. inferior qualities lO0DOc less
small q. -ders 1Oc higher.
snf|SnnPN.-Demand good end prices hrDt
. sbado ,'lgher with the supply scarce.
~ I" iots a, e quoted at 54(Q66c per bu,
and T't rom store at 3@5c higher damp
stock, 5gl0c less.
With a ready demand at !45g46c per bu
for mixed western at the tracH and 81 Tor
black seed; orders from store 8Obc higher
red rust proof, 72@75c per bushel.
RRAN-Firm for wheat at $l6 per ton
and 81 per cwt; feed meal, Sl8 per ton
'oorn bran, $l3 per ION and dull.
UAY-Scarce and in demand mt $l9 to
822 so per ton for western red top, mixed
and clear timothy; small orders 81 % to
al Is per eWt. Arkansas prairie slow sale
at SI3 to Sl3 so per ton and 75c per cgt
FRUITS-Apples firm at 81 5O@2 y
ner barrel from frst hands and 70
Il Soc higher in a small way.
Orange SO O094 so per box fol
Wes-tna and Palermo, and So OC
ner barrel for Cuban; lemons " 2.
IA 25 per bcx; bananas 81 % TO - b
Ser bunch; cranberries So for boxes and ).
fo- half bbls $7t0 s. for bis; raisins 81 b
10 60 so per box for layers.
POTkTOES-Lively demand for seec
v.rieties. with a firm tone and no surplus
Stock. Prices range IRONS - so 10 2 10 PEI
mi for the several varieties, and 25c hlghel
ms small way. Sweets, SS@S % per bb
from store. -,
FSCULgNTS - Cabbage in Ugh
movement at 81 TO 81 % per crate 10
Sresh Louisiana, and Soc 1871 less for in
rior Kraut, scarce at$5 soto SO 70 for b
sDd $40 To sill for whole bbls. Onion
ScSrcs and firm. at s. % TO s. 70 pc
m Beans 81 30 TO - 10 per bushel 70
vnhand picked and hand picked whit
medium; lady peas, " - TO ~ og pc
hushel; blaek-eyed peas, " ~ to Np pc
bu psanSff;LTRY AND EGGS An i'm
nroved sDeply of chickens has w.akene
Din aNd snles range from 81 5Og8
s,er dozen.fo young mixed and hens,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
Attachment Notice.

Before S H~ammontree, J.. P. for Shelby coun-
ty, Tenn.-B NJ Martin VS.. Thomas Griffin.
ID NJ. MARTIN having personally appeared
d. before me, 5 Hammontree, j. p, and
made oath that Thomas Griffin is indebted 10
him in the sum Of S -, and that the claim
is just; that said defendant is absconding or
abscOnding himself from said state so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served upon
him, and an attachment having been by me
issued under section 1855 of the code of Ten
nessee, and due return thereof, levied upon
the property of said defendant, having been
made thereon, said Thomas Griffin Is there
fore ordered to appear before me, ut u y office,
day of April, 1881, at 2 .. N, and defend said
attachment suit, or same wi be proceeded
with ex-parte. and a copy Of this order be
published once a week Tor four successive
weeks in the Public Ledger Ofthe city Of Mem
phis.
This 22d day February, 1881.
28HD S HAMMONTREE. J.. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0FFIoE,
MEMPHIS. TENN. March 9, 1881.

The legitimate demand for money
is only moderate, while the supply is
ample. and discount rates are easy at
6 to 8 per cent. Exchange offers
freely, and at the same time a good
mercantile demand prevails. Rates
to.day are S1.25 to $3.50 per thousand
discount for eastern cotton bills, and
$3.50 per THOUSAND for bills on New
Orleans. The banks sell drafts on
New York and western cities at $3.50
per thousand premium, and on New
Orleans at par.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
Sealed Proposals.

BoARD OF Fax AND P0LIOE CoNMIssIoxERs,)
Taxing District, Shelby Co., Tenn, 7
March 4th, 1881.
GEALED Proposals will be received by US
y until Saturday, March 18th, 1881, at y
o'clock. noon, for the following work TO be
done, service to be rendered and material to
county:
For the removal Of old covering, and renew
ing with a frst-class gravel roofing the south
shed l6x206 feet or t~hereabouts) Of the Beal
street market, with all needful cutters to
same. the work to be guaranteed for FIVE years
and to be entirely satisfactory, and to be done
on or before Nay Is. 1881.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order Of the Board.
ala ID. 7. PORTER. President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09
Monday, March I4th, 1891,

commencing at u M, pro,eed to close same
70 the highest bidders, in front Of my office,
Memphis, Tenn.
The property is situated in Memphis and
suburbs, on Front, Union, Vance, Echols,
9ayoso. Third and DeSoto streets, and on Nc
avenue.
All parties desiring to secure bargains will
be on hand promptly.
Terms easy; on q credit Of 6 and IL months.
This February %, 1881.
K. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Jarnigan 4 Prayer, CAN'T & Patterson,
Vance * Anderson, Humes Il POston, and
Metcalf x Walker, soils. 15l2Bn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-03-09

~. iin. an ohaaegrYt ssrstshsibysoan
ty-AJ Adams ct al VS.. ~ hitchell Of ala
DY virtue Of an intorlocutory decree for
" sale, entered IN the above. cause OF. the
10th. day Of January, 1881, l will sell, 1t
public auction. to the highest bidder, In
ffont OF the clerk and masters .otice, court
house OF Shelby county. MemphiE, Tsnnes-
SEQ, on
saturday, March 10th, 1851,
within legal hours, the following described
property situated In shelby county, Tenn,
Lots 2 and 5 ofpart Of lot No. 1, In the city
OF Mernbhisi lot No. 2 Having a front Of 50 feet
on vest side Of Wellington street, with an ln
regular depth back 10 LakOse street. Lot No.
., fronting 100 feet on the west line ofWel-
ihgton street with an irregular depth back to
the fernando road. Terms Of fale-Cash.
This February %. 1891.
r., J. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
CAN'T & Patterson, fops for comprt
ISL 154 II IS