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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24

US
EDITOR LEDGER-Ane reading a letter
from "E Pluribus Unum," followed by
the efusion from II. G. Tin Yesterdays
Appeal, as regards early closing of stores,
l feel that it ia my duty to ask these
American a~ristocrats" 10 pause in their
mad career. IL. q. T.,"their representa-
tive, asks that 'the rich and beautiful la
dies'-God bless theml-who, some poet
says, are just between flowers and angels
this "aristocrat" wants them to give up
their evening siestas and como out In the
dust and heat Of the day, thereby spelling
their dresses and compilations, 50 that
these "blue-blooded" gentlemen may
stroll along meath the outrageous foliage
Of the magnificent shade trees that line
our sidewalks, and enjoy the sun, that in
all his golden splendor lights up the
heavens, throwing a halo Of glory az far
as the eye can reach, as he slowly disap-
pears beneath the western horizon. Their
''aFis.ocratic' gardens, that ~. G. T."
wants them TO work in the evening,
should be- attended 10 between b30 and
1870 am, which IL the best time for the
garden, and you no doubt remember the
good old saw, which applies alike 10 aris-
tocrat aud plebian-"early 70 rise, makes
one healthy, wealthy and wise. You also
catch the wOrm." And finally, these
chiyalrous gentlemen should remember
that they must do as the ladies please,
that 1t is
Theirs not 70 reason Why,
Theirs but "a do and die.
And when the poetic temperaments Of
these "aristocrats' are wounded by being
deprived Of their promenade, and sunset,
they should feel a proud satisfaction in
knowing that It Is for their better
halves, on whom they are dependent foI
their daily bread-the ladies. r. y. II.
Memphis, Tenn, May %.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24
FOB SALE Or TRADE.

THAT elegant two-story Brick Residence on
Deva avenue, 5 rooms and bath room
water tang on top Of house. Library hand
somely fnnlshed; two good %clsterns; kitchen
, nd milf house in basement; we'll drained
with I le underground drainage; stable, car
-, iere house, fruit trees. etc. VIII trade for
riher city property Of inferior value. Apply
10 AVERY BERLIN, 80 Madison st.
72f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24
Notice!

Intending to remove to New York,
we desire to sell our stock as speedily
as possible, and offer same at retail
for cost.
SIT MAY, LoEwENsTINE & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24
Festival at FIRST Presbyterian
Church

This evening at s o'clock. Strawber-
ries and ice cream in abundance. Pro-
ceeds for improvement of Infant
ROOM" Large attendance solicited.
By order Of the COMMITTEE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24
THINKS.

All my work guaranteed. Buy
your Trunks where they are
manufactured, No. 3IS mATN, OPP
pOsite Peabody Hotel.
65f n. LEVY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24

Pure refined Cotton Seed Oil for
cooking purposes, in place Of lard.
Buckham & Campbell, 50 Beal street.
CO..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24
Theirs not % reason Why,
Tnnlra hnl Il A. nnd ia

LADIES ICE CREAM SALOON !
John CuneO, az Main, under
WOrshnm House. Ice Cream de-
IIVePed 10 families. Fresh Can
dies daily. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24

For a nice glass of pure Soda and
Mead go to Miller's, 292 Main
street, southeast corner of Madison
street. 78
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24

You can buy a pair Of fine Cuspa-
dores, any color, for 35c at N.
Schwarzonberg's, 23O Main street. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24
Ceiling Paner.

For house, store, saloon and other
decorations, eau be had at
rs MANsFoRD's.
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THE PLANTATION.

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, 1881-05-24
Home Again.

The favorite Chickasaw Guards came
home last night in a blaze otglory. 1t was
toward 10 O'Clock before the train bearing
the conquering heroes and their guests
stopped near the foot Of Washington
street. Their movement from the depot
up through the city and along the public
landing was signaled by cannon firing,
bonfires, flag waving, boat whistles and
loud cheers, The Light Guards, with Ar
nold's band, received the Chickasaws on
Washington street, and marched as an
escort by way of Main street to the ar
mory on fernando. The route was illu-
minated by parti colored lights, sky rock
cts and throngs Of people. Atthe armory
the soldiers tarried long enough to brush
up and stack muskets, then marched to the
Peabody hotel, where a pleasant iepast
had been prepared for them. The Chick
asaw Guards have enjoyed an ovation
everywhere during their recent trip to
New Orleans, and they carry their many
laurels with becoming dignity and pride.
The reception here last night was enthu-
siastic in the extreme and worthy of the
occasion. The noble soldiers deserve all
Of their honors, as we'll as the thousand
dollar prize purse they brought home
from the match drill in the Crescent City,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24

Ice cream delivered tofamilies daily
by Mrs. r. Stotz, 1872 Main. Get
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REWARn.

r WILL pay o reward for the return Of my
liver and white pointer bitch-Fas heavy
sgit1 mn When she disappeared. May 8, 1881.
7s1 MINTER rARKBR, 2Sp Main st.
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The Coolest place In Memphis
CONvERSE'S BILLIARD PARL0RS,
ID Monroe Sc, opp. Peabody.
1888
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-24

The following grand jury for the
United States circuit court has been
selected: H. Lory, NJ. Gavin, r. H.
McKeen, d. Hastings, P. O'Neil,
VIM. Key, w. B. Mcmahon, H. NJ.
Suttles. j. A. Strehl, M. IL. Rely,
J. w. Jefferson, P. Callighan, James
Scott, John Steel, Thomas Fox,
Henry Gains, M. L. Meacham, Rob
ers Claiborne, I. B. Morrison, j. P.
Whitlow.
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Miller's CONNECTIONS, 292 Main street.
70
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20 Second St., OPP. p0gt0iice.
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Styles or Prices.
Gents Straw Hats, Toe, worth 81.
Gents Mixed Straws, 81, worth 81.
Gents Ventilators, 75c., worth 81.
Boys Mixed Straws, 75c., worth 81.
Young Mems Nobby Mackinaws, 81.
Boys Sun Hats, DC.
Dollar Hat Store, 34a Main.
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EOR SALE

JNINR new style steinvay, full size, used
only a short while Can be seen at
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-16
Ballet.

In spite Of her seeming scantiness Of cloth
ing, q ballet dancer does not suffer from
cold. A Washington paper, which is respon-
sible for this statement, also adds that, under
her silk or cotton hosiery, every ballet-dancer
without exception, wears padding. The pad
ded tights are heelless.
A strap of the stockinet, Of which they are
woven, extends under the hollow Of the foot.
The webbing is finely ribbed around the an
kle, and not padded below the swell. The
padding is of fine lambs wool fleece knitted
with the fleece thrown up like plush on the
under side into the web, which is of cotton,
strong and not too elastic. There is no pad
ding around the knee, and non around the
the hips. The tights are well padded. Few
men or women have small, well proportional
knee joints, and even when they have sunl-I
cient flesh it is not so distributed as to pro-
duce perfect symmetry Of form. These pad
ded goods are, therefore, generally made to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-16
Washington FrugazIIy

Washington, says @ correspondent, is des-
cribed by sensational correspondents as 9 city
Of extravaganza and almost Arabian Nights
luxury. In reality it is city of frugal salar-
les and Of 8 constant effort to live inside of
them. LIDO not think any Of our present
cabinet officers live beyond their official in
comes except, perhaps, the Secretary OF State,
who has many daughters, and whose house
is large and must be very expensive, and who
has 10 make up to the diplomatic corps in
spirituous attentions what they do not receive
at the White House. Secretary Schurz pays
So, 900 q year for his furnished house. His
style Of living is that Of a thorough gentle
man, but-dress for his family and all-it
does not indicate an expenditure Of more than
three or four thousand more. This admins
tration does not entertain the multitude as the
Grant administration used to. Then Secre-
taries Fish and Chandler used to give large
evening receptions, to include all who had
called upon the ladies of their families. Del
icate refreshments were provided, and their
houses were thronged with middle-class peo-
pie, with a sufficient number Of the upper
grade Of off cial and diplomatic and political
guests mingled in to give the assembly a
semi-air Of distinction. Department clerks
mourn those halcyon days. The p%leasantest
memory / have of such crowded occasions is
Of dear Mrs. Fish's face, 50 stately yet SO
maternal, as she would stand by her beloved
. .@=n .#@ @.@ #@. ~
husbands side from 9 o'clock to -, saying g
kind word to each conner and goer, making
each one feel q large and bountiful sense Of
having been entertained by a queen among
or Zachariah Chandler, with his
rugged, honest face, the embodiment Of an
accomplished political host. No man could
give 8 politician party better th an Chandler
Both these men were rich. Nobody blames
q poor man in the cabinet for not entertain
ing the masses on $4,000 . year. Still, the
Washington of those free-handed, cordial
days was more the peoples Washington than
this Of to-day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-16
~a& %A--
Strange Forms of Fungi.

A gentleman who recently had occasion to
explore the chambers, drifts and caverns of
the old deserted Ophir and Mexican mines,
says fungi Of every imaginable kind have
taken possession of the old levels. In these
old mines, undisturbed for years, is found g.
fungus world in which are to be seen coun-
~terfeits of almost everything seen in our day.
light world. Owing to the warmth of the
levels and to the presence in them OF q GER
tain amount Of moisture, the timbers have
been made to grow some curious crops. Some
of the fungi in the old chambers are several
feet in height, and being snow white, resem-
bles sheeted ghosts.
In places are what at a little distance ap-
pear to be white fowls, and there are repre-
sensations Of goats with long boards, all as
white as though carved in the purest marble.
The rank fungus growth has almost closed
some Of the drifts. The fungi are almost
every imaginable variety Of growth. Some
kinds hang down from the timber like great
lunches of snow white hair, and others are
great pulpy masses. These last usually rise
from the rock forming the floor OF the drifts,
and seem to have grown from something
dropped or spilled on the ground at the time
work was in progress in these mines years
ago. These growths have il several places
raised from the ground rocks weighing from
ten to fifty and even one hundred pounds.
Some of the rocks have thus been lifted over
three feet from the ground.
In the highest levels, where the air is com
parative]y dry, the fungi are less massive in
structure than below, aud are much firmer ~
texture. Some resemble rams horns, as they
grow in spiral or twisted shape, while others
four or five feet il length, and about the
thickness of a broom-handle, hang from the
cap timbers like SO many snakes suspended
by the tails. One kind, after sending out q
stem of the thickness Of a pencil to the length
Of a foot or two, appears to blossom; at least
produces at the end a dubious mass that has
some resemblance to q flower. In all the in
finite variety Of these underground fungi it is
somewhat strange that not one was seen at
all like those growing upon the surface in the
light of day. Nothing in the nature OF toad
stools or mushrooms was found.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-16
THE RIVER PRESS

order Ia about q week the garment ordered
is finished. Ii there is too much padding at
any point it can be seen at a glance and
clipped off. Padded shirts or bodies for
both men and women are also measured for
when ordered in q similar manner.
The fact that the demand in New York for
theatrical goods Of this kind is sufficient to
warrant the erection of a factoryin Brooklyn,
and the importation Of the machinery and
The Weayers. knisters, and enhroiderers from
Europe to carry it on, is proof of the extern
siye use of these articles. In fact, they are
not worn by theatrical people alone. Num-
bers of men and women who daily prone
made the streets, who drive in the park, and
are seen at balls, theatres, receptions, and
the opera, wear padded hosiery with fine silk
hosiery over it. From q distance, too-from
the far west. from the east and south,-pad-
ded hosiery is ordered in immense quantities.
The circus ring owes no small part Of its at
fractions to the wearing Of these padded
goods. Whoever has seen a boat-race and
athletic games, and observed the almost
Bernhardt-like %sparsenees of many of the
best athletes, and the want Of proportionate
development in others, as compared with the
forms and limbs of the gymnasts and the ath-
letes, the equestrians and the trapeze per-
formers Of the ring, must be convinced OF
the truth of our assertion. In fact, the train
ing necessary to make Bonfanti, or a Rosa,
or the Rizarelli brothers, must reduce the
human form divine in the same way that
training 9 race-horse does. The racer is
beautiful only because our eyes are Wonted
to a conventional taste which associates his
aparseness with his feetness. When it comes
to grace, that is quite a different thing.
It's only a crnmbled and worn little glove.
But you can't imagine with how much. of love
Ilinger DER it
For Rosalina, darlingest, sweetest coquette
That ever made lovers to fume and to fret,
Long ago wore it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-02-16

found Of great efficacy in removing poison
from the lungs and glands. In any case Of
asphyxia hope should not be abandoned until
hours of trial of artificial respiration gives no
encouraging result.
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go -
THE SUICIDE. 'ssees..zs Ssas54

A shadowed form before the light,
A cleaning face against the night,
Clutched hands across q halo bright
Of blowing hair,-her fixed sight
Stares down where moving black, below,
The rivers deathly waves in murmurous silence flow.
The moon falls fainting on the sky,
The dark woods bow their heads in sorrow,
The earth sends up a misty sigh:
A soul defes the morrow!
New-York tribune., 1881-12-02
GUITEAU'S Defence.

What the defence in the Guteau trial has
gained by putting the assassin upon the wit
nesS-Stand it is not easy to see, unless the Oh
ject was to give the medical experts an Oppor-
tunity to study him for fine points in the sci
ence of detecting insanity not perceptible to
laymcn. He lost his temper under Judge Por-
ter's examination, but never his shrewd-
ness. He was worried by questions concern
ing his blasphemOus inspiration theory, but
was not once drawn from his persistent adher-
ence to 1t. In short, neither in the direct ex-
animation, which brought out the story of his
miserable career, nor in the cross-questioning
which might well have been counted on by his
counsel to irritatc him into the display of
crazy symptoms, did he show any lack of nat
ural reasoning powers.
But, on the other hand, it must he admitted
that nothing was brought out to show that the
" inspiration plea is a subteriuse to hide
the real motive of Guiteau's crime. Probably
in his morbid cgotism and lack OF sound
moral sense he really believed he was the in
srumcnt of a higher power. That notion he
imbibcd in the Oneida Community, and 1t
seems to have stuck TO him ever since. 1t by
no means follows, however, that he is to he
absolved from accountability because he fam
cied that when he wanted to do thing the
Deity was impelling him TO do it, Upon such
u plea the Thugs of India would escape pun
shment. When they run amuck " and Kill
or main all that come III their way, they
no doubt honestly believe their murdcrous
frenzy to be religious impulse. Accepting
own explanation OF hs crime, he Is
no better than Thug.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-02
MILE. RHEA AS CAMILLE.

Mile. Rhea presented at Booths Theatre last
night her embodiment of Camille. 1t was a spark
ling work. brittle in texture and at several points
theatricaly effective but it almost pain lully
deficient of genuine passion. Technical merits LII
personation of this species of character will not
supply the want Of intense feeling. and of certain
wildness and glamour of imagination which alone
can mako Camille a sympathetic personality. The
performance, however, was received with frequent
appreciation, aud the ectress was several tmos re-
called upon the scene. Mr.. Gotthold appeared as
Armdnd Dural, and was found to be utterly un-
suited to that character.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-02

of Tooley-st" Still there is always slight prooa
bility that some mischievous person may be cohte-
plating some Illegal act. The general way IN when
the Guiteau trial has been managed has lrrltateu
the common sense of the country, which really mas
a hard time of it in finding adequate expresslon
Everything is so morally mixed about the wnoie
affair that the judicous will have TO be patient ana
to wait The proceedings thus far have sltshed the
majority that Guiteau is not lunatic either In an
ordinary or Legal sense The prosecution has acted
with excellent judgment. and has given the prisoner
plenty of rope. 1t has allowed him to demonstrate
his sanity and we consider the defence in that
particular pretty much at an end. There was one
other feature Of the prisoners testimony which is
worthy of notice. He said that he still expected TO
be President of the United States. We are justified
we think in suggesting this proof of the prisoners
sanity Otherwise how many crazy people must
be at large!
New-York tribune., 1881-12-02

at this time would be likely to injure the
cause of Protection still more. For that step
would be attributed by very many, with or
without reason. to desire to perpetuate by
indirection duties which could not be directly
and openly defended with success.
The protective system has an infinitely
stronger ground to take. The Convention
will influence public sentiment mainly because
it helped to make known the magnificent de-
velopment which our industries have attained
under existing laws, and the facts which
render the maintenance of those laws, in their
essential features, still necessary to the public
welfare Public opinion should be the more
favorably impressed. also, because the prevail
ing tone of the Convention was not eXtrava-
CANT unreasonable or blind to the defects
of the existing laws. On the contrary, the
chief practical recommendation made by the
Convention was in favor of the appointment
of a commission to revise the revenue laws
1t recognized the fact that defects have arisen
through the change of conditions within the
past twenty years, or through decisions by the
Department, or have been disclosed 10y expe-
rience. The Convention believed that a
thorough and careful revision, by men having
practical as well as theoretical knowledge,
would make the present system far more bene-
fetal to the country, and, therefore, immeas-
urably stronger in public estimation. There
is no other way to gain lasting strength for
any public policy. In the long run, those will
prevail who take most care to serve the pub
lie interest honestly and faithfully, to eschew
tricks of legislation, to defend their policy
with frankness and upon its merits, and to
rely upon the intelligence of the people for
support.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-02
cietv will nar+ic;ra+a ''VN'A So~

Constantin sternberg and the New-York Vocal So.
ciety VIII participate.
Mrs. Florence RIce-Knox will give concert 4,
Steinway Hall on December s, with the assistance
of Madame Minnie Hauk, Signor Del Puente. sionor
Corslni, Signor Campanini, Mr.. Christian Frltscb
Mr. Franz Renmertz and Mr.. Charles Werner
An opera by Balfe which produced in Trieste
in 1854 but has always remained in manuscript will
soon be published by Cramer & Co.. in London
The opera is entitled Pittore DucaD and Mr.
Rosa has il upon his repertory for this season. An
English version called " The Painter of Antwerp
been made by w. A. Barrett.
The Ladies' Benevolent Association has planned
an entertainment to be given in the Academy of
Music on December g. in aid of the Sick and Desti-
tute Chidren's Fund Among the performers will
be Miss Margherita Stora, soprano, Miss Marie
Glover mezzO-sopranO, Miss Henrietta Marksteln
pianist. the Meigs Sisters Quartet and Signor Len
cloni, butfo.
concert is to be given in Stenway Hall tonight
for the benefit of the mother of the late President
Garfield The performers advertised are Madame
Pauline Canissa, Miss Lottie l.. Nataler Miss Flor
renee C0pleston, Mr.. Charles Ali, Mr. Oscar Stems
Mr. Samuel Franks and an orchestra conducted by
W. G. Dietrich.
There is to be change in the musical service of
the Church of the Heavenly Rest. new choir ha.
been formed 2nder the direction of Mr.. George +.
LIE Jeune. Organist of ST. Johns Chapel, Trinity
Parish The chance stalls have been extended 10
make room for additional singers, and will be Occu-
ped by the members OF the new choir for the irst
time next Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-02
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