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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22
PLUMBING.
The Weather.

1t was 8 or 10 degrees colder early
this moruing than 1t was yesterday at
the same hour. The wind came gently
from the west, and the mercury was
down to 20 degrees. Yesterday the
range was from 81 to 80 degrees, a
westerly breeze blowing from early
morn to late at night, without yaria-
ton, except in force. The wind blew
from the west all over abe south this
morning, except along the gulf coast,
where it was straight from the north
and in Texas il whistled along at the
rate of over % miles an hour. The
prospects to-day favor still colder
weather, northerly and westerly winds
and light nov here, as well as to the
northwest Of this. No rain fell any
where in the south last night, nor is
any likely to fall to-day. 1t rained
heavily up the Ohio valley and snow
fell in many places, the latter extend
ing up into the lake region. 1t also
showed and rained in the New Eng
lsnd states, tho storm here during the
day before having passed over TO that
section. High winds, the signal SER
vice reports say dangerous winds, pre-
vailed along the coast Of the south
Atlantic and middle states. The tenn
perature, early this morning., was
down to freezing point and below as
far south as Vicksburg and Shreve-
port, while at Galveston and In
dianola, Texas, it was 80 to ga
rather low record for that southern
cline.
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OYS TERS and CELERY
Received Daily per Express by
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
80 and Al jefferson. Al
Luny LangdOn.


A nuisance in the shape Of a crazy
doctor named P. R. Langdon was ar
rested by the police yesterday evening
on a warrant charging him with lu-
macy. His exploits Of late have fire.
quently brought him before the pub
lie. Years ago he practiced medicine
here, but drank hard and gradually
lost his mind. His friends sent him
to an asylum at Joliet, ILL.,, from
which he was released about a year
since aud began writing postal cards to
the chief Of police here denouncing
the asylum asa nest of criminals and
calling on the police to send a detach-
ment Of five hundred men to assist him
ia cleaning it out. He followed one Of
his wild postals to Memphis by forging
an order for passage on the Gaff in P.
r. Athy's name. Coming here at
night, his first visit was paid to the
police headquarters, where he resumed
his denunciations Of the asylum, aud
called for three hundred men al
once. Captain Hackett locked
him up, after a severe tussel, and had
him sent TO Jail, from which he was
soon afterWard released. Since that
time he has roamed about tile city
sometimes on horseback, sometimes on
foot, annoying people generally, and
officials in particular. He has a
mania for writing warrants against
people with whom he imagines himself
offended, and aiterward executing
them himself. When arrested, he
smiled a patrohizing smile and re-
marked that the absurdity of the
charge took all the reality out Of it.
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The First Rank.

According to the last census, Memphis
ranks 54th in population among the cities
of the U. S. There are many things in
which she ranks first, and justice demands
that her claims should not be overlooked.
For bad streets she ranks first, and as
such is entitled to the blue ribbon, a
chrome OF a button-hole bouquet.
For burlesque on street cars she also
takes first rank, no other city daring to
compete with her.
Memphis stands in the front rank as a
tobacco-using city. Nearly every man
and boy here uses the weed, and all of
them know that Sol Coleman, 3l6 Main,
keeps irst-class goods.
For muddy water to drink, after a rain,
Memphis is in the front rank. The third
best" was misnamed by an enemy in dis
guise.
For high-priced gas, $3.50 per thousand
feet, she also ranks first. No other city
questions this claim or envies the distin-
guished honor.
For a Telephone exchange she is in the
front rank, as it is skilfully and Success
fully managed. Telephone Sol Coleman
for cigars or tobacco.
For being at the perpetual head Of navi-
cation on the Mississippi river, Memphis
is entitled tothe first rank, and should be
the terminus Of a Southern Pacific R. r.
For getting up a grander Mardi Gras
celebration than any other city, Memphis
stands in the front rank. Sol Coleman
believes strongly in Mardi Gras, and the
fun that accompanies it.
For being the greatest inland cotton
market on the globe, Memphis stands in
the front rank.
For morality, Memphis stands in the
front rank. Almost all places Of business
are closed by law on Sunday. As Sol
Coleman closes on Sunday, smokers should
always lay in a large supply at his store
on Saturday.
Memphis stands in the frst rank in the
possession Of such a lovely park as Court
Square. In good weather the squirrels
delight all visitors, and their presence in a
public park is such a rarity as to cause the
wonder Of strangers.
Memphis stands in the front rank az
being the headquarters Of many merchants
whose integrity, industry and success en-
mobiles the name Of merchant. So Cole
man, 3l6 Main street, is striving TO have
his name some day mentioned among the
best.
Memphis stands in the first rank o.
being the home Of so many elegant, cult
waited and beautiful women. Perfection
cannot be surpassed. Few Of tsem ever
object to the favor Of fue Havana cigar.
bought At Sol Coleman's.
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White comb honey, in pound pack
ages. CAoEY & Co.,
1&t Main and Poplar.
PeraonRI.


DR.. Buddeke, eye and car diseases,
No. 56 east Court street. 144f
Congressman elect VIM. r. Moore
and wife we're in Nashville yesterday
Mr.. D. A. Brewer, late Of the Ava
lanche, went west yesterday afternoon
by the little Rock train.
MI. Martin Casey, Of the firm Of
Casey & Sevassey, of Fort Worth
Texas, is visiting his brother, Mr..
Thos. Casey, Of the firm of Carbery &
Casey, this city. He will remain a
few days.
The Rev. John G. Molloy, a son Of
the late respected D. B. Molloy, is in
the city on a brief visit. During the
absence of the gentlemen he has made
considerable reputation for zeal and
eloquence in his profession as a min
lister. The Reverend Mr.. Molloy will
doubtless be heard from some Of the
pulpits Of our local churches during
his stay here.
Revue de la Mode, St. Nicholas,
Young Ladies Journal, Leslie Popu,
lar Monthly, additional numbers Of
Scribner for January, Tice almanac,
Tribune almanac, and large number Of
late newspapers can all be found at
Billy Lieben's, 1864 Main street. He
keeps open on Sunday until noon.
Everybody wanting choice reading
matter, should call on him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

The criminal court will probably be-
gin business again on Monday.
The case of Mrs. DeQuillefeldt, for
counterfeiting, will probably be given
to the jury this evening.
A deed from R. G. W. Shelby and
wife to W. w. Williams was recorded
to-day. No other instruments.
Nathan Morgan and Rosa Wilson
(colored) we're licensed to marry to.
day by the county court clerk.
New vehicle numbers are red with
black numbers. Seven hundred single
drays and wagons, and double that
number of double vehicles have been
licensed during the present month.
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Convicted himself.

A mar named John Allen was trieC
in the police ceurt to-day for stealing
a suit of clothes. He was shown tC
have been under the influence o.
whisky for a week and had pawaed
his own clothing for money enough to
satisfy his growing appetite, He had
also pawned the stolen suit and the
pawnbroker was sent for to identify
him. He was unable to do so, as the
mar then stood, in his shirt sleeves, and
the prisoner was made to convict him.
self by dressing up in the stolen suit,
in which he was recognised, and found
guilty. by The court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

Mr.. Mcguire, ola Kansas town. was
elected constable, and the local papers
which opposed him said: "Mr. Ma
guire will wash himself before he as
sumes the office OF constable" The
notice maddened Mcguire, and he
called on the editor to complain.
You object to that statement" asked
the editor. Il do" replied Mcguire.
Very well, III retract it" said the.
editor, and then he put in his paper.
the statement that he wished to re.
tract his announcement that Mr.. Ma.
guire would wash himself before as
Stunning office, as Mr.. Mcguire denied
the statement, and even that retrac.
ton didn't satisfy Mcguire, Int in.
stead increased his wrath. Some men
are hard to satisfy.
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bsa,nbIinr Cows.

The pound law as it now stands does
not provide for the impounding OF
sale of COWS. The dislike of the
board of public works for olsomar-
garine may have had something to dc
with it and it may not. AS a conse.
quence the pound keeper refuses to
receive that quadruped. A number
of poor widows whose COWS are their
chief means Of support are anxious to
have the law remain as it is.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

Detroit Free Press.l
At mid forenoon yesterday, a. man
who was crossing Woodward sr,enue
at Congress street suddenly be can 70
paw the air with his hands, IA ner.
form divers strange antics with his
feet, and after taking plent y Of time
about it he came down IL y baon
More than fifty people 8 w the new
Torrance, and there W as a general
laugh 1t had not yet ceased when a
maj with a funeral GU untepance pusb-
ed his way into the O rowd and asked.
Who Is he-E' Aat's his name9';
Its Jones" aEs gwered a voice.
What Jones2''
Thomas JoaP g."
"Sure?"
Yes, I've Known him formore than
twenty Years
HThSn IT. laugh" said the solemn.
iacec man and be leaned against the
war and chuckled and laughed until
ne could hardly get his breath. One
o. the crowd remarked on his singular
conduot, and the Laughter wiped the
VehrS from his eyes and replied:
gentlemen, nothing tickles ne all
over so much as to see a man fail
down. Ten years ago l was a sales
man in a wholesale house, witt, a 6ne
chance for promotion. Oua dav a
man Just ahead Of me fell down and /
laughed. 1t was our old man. and he
discharged m on The snof Five
years later | was engaged TO a rich
girl. AS came ou'. of the bostofice
one day a man sprawled out on the
walk, and l laughed till | was sore.
IL was my Angelina's old man, and
ne broke 'dp the match. Again l
laughed DIyself out Of a position in n
pank anda but for .he same failure I
should to-day have a place in the Gus
tomhoise. | have learned wisdom.
Now when | see a man fall | ask his
name and find out If he has any in
nIience to put me out Of my clerkship.
T he has l look solemn and pass on.
If he hasn't l la-laugh-hal hal hai
Jones is i'll Jones can't do me any
harm, and ha boil bal ha. | wouldn't
have missed this for a months AL
hal bal hal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22
A Bright Scholar

Galveston News
A teacher in a Galveston Sunday
school wishing to impress his class
with the necessity of faith, asked the
class why did Moses lift up the SER
pent in the wilderness. None Of them
knew except one. He said Moses lift
ed it up because he knew it COULDN'T
bite. 1t was the same youth who said
the Jews made a golden calf because
they didn't have enough gold to make
q whole COW. When this PROMISING
scholar got to be a man he was re-.
warded and promoted to be a servant
in the house Of MIR. Jones, Of Calves
ton avenue.
SIS Mr.. Jones in2' asked a visitor
one day.
No, sab be won't be in for half
an hour. jess sit yerself down in de
back" e
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Public work Suspension.

The work of laying sewers has been
entirely discontinued on account Of
the extreme inclemency of the
weather, and the consequent impossi-
bility of digging trenches which fill
with water as fast as excavated. Many
citizens in the unsewered portion,
whose vaults have been sealed are
much Inconvenience. The work will
be resumed as soon as the earth is dry
enough.
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The Coffee CrOyl,

A coffee merchant Of Boston writes
to a Sunday paper that coffee will rule
lower in the United States for the
year 1881 than it has for a number Of
years. 1t can no more be cornered
while such enormous crops are now
being raised in all cofee-growing
countries than can the Niagara be
dammed. The price of some Of the
fancy goods, such as Aver, Sanzies,
Okolas, Mandlings and Mocha, may
and probably will, rule high. The
price of every variety of Java except
those mentioned above, also all cofFees
known as mild coffee and Rios, are
from ten to 20 per cent. lower than
they were a year ago, simply on the
basis Of supply and demand.
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NOTICES.

Cumberland Presbyterian church
Court street-Services at IL am. and
7:3O pm. Rev. h. A. Jones, pastor.
Central Baptist church. Preaching
morning and night, by Rev. T. j,
Rowan. Morning subject; The New
Birth" continued.
First Presbyterian church, corner
of Third and Poplar streets. Services
at II am. and 1880 pm, by the pastor,
Rev. Eugene Daniel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

He thought it ridiculous that he ofall
the medical fraternity should be ar
rested for lunacy when his cures far
surpassed those Of any of his brethren.
His solicitor, Charles 0'Malley, he
said, was an Irish barrister of renoWn,
and would not stoop to practice in a
magistrates court, but would send a
brief, with the great seal of Ireland
attached. He will probably be sent to
Jail, and again the want of an asylum
will be felt.
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cent, being eight cents a hundred
pounds on salt in bulk and twelve
cents on packed. For every dollars
worth of salt imported last year the
consumers paid nearly fifty cents into
the United States treasury, but on
every dollars worth of domestic salt
consumed in the country a bonus of
fifty cents went into the pockets Of
the salt monopolists."
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Notice Extra,

To the General Public of Memphis;
DR.. Reva offers to furnish profess
sional attendance to the ailing, and all
necessary medicines at any time called
upon at the following terms, viz
One dollar per month for each mem
Der Of a family. Subscribers must
have their names on his list on the 1st
of each month.
Only families received on these
terms. All applications must be made
from the 18th Sam. to the 18th 6 pm.
Of each month. Nc single member
taken unless all names of the family
are on my list. Address or call on
DIR. REvA,
12S 1851 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

The accomplished musical critic of
the New Orleans States says that Sin
the opera of 'William Tell as inter
preted by the Strakosch- Hess opera
troupe, it can be safely asserted was
presented one of the most artistic and
enjoyable operatic entertainments of
the current season, and the company,
as a whole, will compare most favor
ably with any other that has appeared
before the New Orleans public in
many seasons" The same writer also
speaks in a pleasant way of Mr.. Garlic
ton, Nine. Torfiani, Comfy, Byron and
Schirmer, while the mar of the Demo-
crat roundly excoriates several of
them. People of great minds always
would differ, and musical critics, even
those unable to read or sing a note, are
no exception from the rule.
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Protecting salt.

Michigan produced last year l5..
10000 bushels of salt, $500, 900 more
than in 1879. The works at Saginaw.
Mich, alone produced 100000
bushels. Syracuse. n. Y, made
5000, 900 bushels. The Boston Globe
says: The average ad valorem duty
on imported salt is about City per
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

The railway transfer steamer Pier.
son has had a hard time bufeting the
heavy ice drift in the river for several
days past, and the wheels of the vessel
have been considerably broken by the
fields offrozen water. The boat has,
however, managed to make crossings
straight along, though at irregular in
terYals.
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Police Points,

Three cases this morning.
Business in police circles is getting
dull again.
The expected raise Of ten dollars in
salary is not so certain as it was.
The amount of stolen property,
monthly, recovered by the police,
amounts on an average to $500.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

Eye pseping' is the new game
Two holes are made in a Green Tbs
performers stand behind il and place
their eyes in the holes, While the per.
SONS in front guess 20 whom the ave,
belong.-[New York Herald. They
have the same game, modified some.
what out west. Eye openers" arc
drank, a free fight ensues. in which
gouging prevails, and then the person
who sweeps up the floor guesses to
whom the gouged eyes beloDg.-[De-
trOit Free Press.
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-.Tnaugurnl Ceremonies.v

The Louisville and Nashville rail
road will place on sale round trip
tickets from Memphis to Washington
D. O., for the sum of 1893. Those who
may desire to be present at the
Inaugural Ceremonies 4th March,
can secure their tickets by applying to
JAMES SPEED,
119t Ticket agent i. 4 N. r. R.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22
OUR CHEAP C0LUNN.

A Ii advertisements under the head of For
"A Rent, For sale, Wanted, Lost, strayed,
per line for each insertion, and 25 cents per
line for one week. i5t
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Cabinets az 80 per dozen.
Cottage Gallery,
40 Bea street.
Pianos and Organs.

SE .ial inducements tSpUi snasers.
"Kl be-" "Stcinway" and "Chicker.
ing, the best in the world, at
109t HoLLENBERG's, 229 Main st.
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REMOVAL.


EsTES 4 ELLETT have removed their law
u Office to No. s. Madison street, next to
Clarendon Hotel. 1O3 123
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"Watchman, what of the Night,

EDITOR LEDGER;-How about the
proposed forty cent school house and
school tax? | notice that the presi-
dent Of the school board admits, and
that the Appeals figures prove, that
with proper efforts to collect taxes
already levied, and the exercise OF
reasonable economy in expenditures.
we can have the benefit of good
schools without any increase of tax
burthenS, but | have failed to notice
that the scheme to increase the tax
has been abandoned. How about it,
MIR. Editor Are our people at home
being deceived by adrOit managers into
the belief that the matter has been
dropped, while secret canvassing and
!%cg-rolling are going on here and at
Nashville to put the matter through
the legislature? Has the Job really
been abandoned, or does it yet remain
for the people to throttle it, as they
surely will, if warned in time. As a
sentinel on the watch-tower of the
peoples rights, and a %valient defender
OF their best interests, | ask you for
reliable information. Pray keep your
readers constantly advised on this i'm
portant point, lest they awake one of
these fine mornings to find that the
cOnspirators have carried their point
by default and the bill becomes a law.
CITIZEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

As bad as the weather was last night.
the theater was crowded to its capac.
ity, many having to be turned away,
for lack Of even standing room. AT a
quarter before eight o'clock every chair
in the auditorium was taken. Many
ladies occupied seats in the second
tier being unable to find accommoda-
ton in the lower part of the theater.
As before remarked, Lolita always was
and always will be a drawing card
She is attractive in spite of herself.
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r EUBRIE'S

Members of Mendelssohn Quintette Club:
ISlD0k SCHNITZLER, THOMAS RYAN,
First Violin. LIST Viola * Clarionetie.
ERNST THIBLE, WILLIAM SCHADE,
Second Vioiin. ID Viola and Flute.
HERR fREDERICM GEESE,
Solo Yiolopeello to the King Of Holland.
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STpAVEn

TWO STUD C0LfS-i.ne a bay aud the
/ other sorrel with white feet. Two years
old in spring. Return TO 3iS Orleans street
and be rewarded. 1921 24
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PILEsT ENCOURAGEMENT
No painful instruments used.
Dr.. j. d. WHITE, 243 Main street. 50t
q ID. COLEMAN, Justice Of the Peace,
% Notary Public and Commissioner u
Deeds. Special attention given to collections
IN the county. Office 2A Front ct. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

DITCH-A black-and-tan Gordon bitch,
- sligntly under average size, and with dim
tan marks over the eyes. A reward Of ten
dollars will be paid for her delivery at Gas
ton,s hotel, or for information left atthe hotel
loading 10 her raenvnrv. ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

Fruit, preserves and %iellies, by the
pound. CAcEY & Co.,
l22+ Main and Poplar.
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Dressed Turkeys and Chickens
Red Snappers,
Lake Erie salmon,
Choice Table Butter.
n. SEEsSEL, SIR, d son,
Corner Jefferson and Second.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

MADAM LOUIS SELECT DANCING
NJ ACADEMY, now open at Mannerchor
Hall, corner Of Jefferson and Second streets
introducing all new Quadrilles, Waiting and
Fancy Dances. Terms per quarter, "a lessons,
SO, payable in advance. Evening class for
young ladies and gents now open Tuesday and
son street.
Private lessons given at residence and
boarding school.
For further particulars call at the academy
on school days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays, p or address postofice, city, Pr
vate residence, 1877 Madison street. ll6 al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Gal
vanic BatterIest& Electric BELTS,
mt Dental a. Surgical Depot, cor.
Second and Monroe streets. ll2t
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-EoR RENT

tlNh Bronnd h9of otlces, and sleeping
IL rooms, at@ MadlFon street. lest
UHE Mckinney place, in Walnut send.
Il Ark. Apply to MADDEN & Harrington. lOd
snHE brick dwelling No. ls% St. Martin
Il street. Apply TO J. L. GREHAN, M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-22

The Directors. in presenting to the public
the names of the artists forming this remark
able combination, have faith and confidence
in the ultimate success Of their very expensive
enterprise.
Madam CAMILLA URS0'S name stands
glorious and brilliant amongst the gteatest
Violinists Of the century, and the superlltive
excellence of the MENDELSS0HN QUIN-
TETTE CLUB, Of Boston, has made this the
oldest and only remaining organization of its
kind now travelling in America), a standard
for all tina. IL good in chamber music.
ADMISSION ......~..- M.................sl 81.
Reserved Seats. without extra charge. at
Box Office, open on Thursday, January 10Th.
80 FOt
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A COTTAGE residence with eight rooms,
"A lot 70x200 fee, for $500, worth 5000. Ap-
ply 70 B. RICHMOND, 20 Madison street, or
address k. n. MCKEE, San Antonio, Texas.
News INK, in 10 u cans, finest article.
In Also fine Gard and job Inks, Of all colors
and qualities, at Ledger Office. CT
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Tor sALE

SO0 POPULAR SONGS. nur Old Family
OUU Bible. Ace. II g Hollenberg. l2l lie
On Little Rock. Ark. Hotel doing a good
4 b~usinefs; full Of boardsrg. Address
@l2T HOTEL, Ledger Office.
HOUSES and Lots in different parts Of the
IL city, cheap and on easy terms. Apply 10
2sbMain street.
lIl5 HIM JAMES.
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lot Ticket agent l.. & n. R. R.