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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-21
500 Choice Turhe

900 Choice Turkeys
Just received at S. Clements. Call
early and secure a choice one for
Christmas. 94+.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-21

AEemphis Roller Skating Rink,
90 Adams ST., between Sd and 4th.
OPEN EVERY DAY AND NIGHT.
noo,, oman from 10 to u am; from 3 to 5
nm, and from 1880 to 10 pm.
Single admission ............ 20
Use OF s'....s.s.s.-s -
Tickets in packages Of u each, good for
one admission or one pair OF skates.--. z ~
Ladies' and children's admission.---... "
instruction Free
Skates for sale at the Rink.
The management reserves the rightto refuse
admission to any Questionable persons.
Prof. II. LEVI, Prop and Manager. o5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-21
Ladies' ! Ladies' Ladies

What more appropriate and handsome
Christmas present could you give a gem
tleman friend than
A fine Meerschaum Pipe
A fine Meersehaum Cigar Holder
A fine Meerschaum Cigarette
Holder
A fine Box of Imported Cigars
A fine Russia Leather Cigar Case
A large assortment of above at aston
ishingly low prices can be found at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-21
GRAND BALL
CommInee of ArranEements.
Reception Committee.

John G ,lbert, John Leslie,
Patrick Boyle Avery MeriWetber,
r A Odlum.
Reception Committee.
Thomas Mofet. Dennis Smith,
p Quigley, p Gatens,
John Lilly, Johu ClaYin,
Thomas Boyle, pm Winters,
II Mccarthy, James Reilly,
SIN Robertson, Owen Dryer,
John Murtagh, n Gavin,
John League, GP NJ Turner.
Thomas Cagey, joint Sullivan
P X Athy, NJ McFadden,
BIB Carberry, James Z Fox,
George Mallory, John Walsh.
Floor Committee.
John Connolly, James Phelan,
James Z RyaD, Jas " Flanagan,
James Carr, McCadden,
Il Mccarthy, james Judge,
Charles Gallagher, Mkeating,
AW Higgins, 4 Walsh,
John Mason, John j Barry,
Thomas Seully, John CorcOran,
John Conners, John Sullivan,
Mark j Clark, Dan Shea,
John 0'Brien, Tim Guinnie,
Pat Bannon, james Degnan.
Door COMMITTEES
capi lancs Burke, John NeQei'lau.
JOIN Dpnnan, trahA Vol liam,
Tboml, Delites, John Galyiu,
Admission, 81. Ladies Free
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-21

Buy Pitcher Pumps Of BfoWas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-21
Legitimate Business

Requiring all our space and time, we will show no Dolls, Toys or
other triAes this season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
CITY NOTES.

At 1145 o'clock last nighta white male
infant about one day old was found in the yard of
Ambrose Carter. No. 525 Twenty second street. II
was taken to the Fourth Precinct Station, and
subsequently to St. AIMS Infant Asylum.
The Office force at Wizards Hotel is
not yet fully organized, but at present Mr.. John H.
Shields Is room clerk, Mr. S. s. Doak cashier o. A.
Mr.. Jack Harris is now acting as steward, but will
probably be detailed to the office next week
The Veren Baden have elected the
following officers for the next six months Presi-
dent. Charles Graf; vice president, William
ssSTsa E@ Ts p
Jachim, and George Phillip Ganzhorn.
Mrs. Ann g. Carroll, who has offered
the Commissioners. the gravel on square 7s5, op.
poslte the old Carroll mansion, on New Jersey
avenue, south Of the Capitol, for use on PUBLIC
grounds, has been notified that Colonel Rockwell
has charge the public buildings and grounds,
General b. +. Butler was at the City
Hail yesterday and appeared before the court In
general term In the case OF Strong versus the Dis.
trict OF Columbia. The plaintiff Is endeavorng TO
carry his case before the United states Court of
Claims but tbs ProfHSiaITS strongly resisted by
Mr.. Holmes +. Ofiley is in Il very happy
frame OF mind these days in the visit Of his twin
brother, Major Robert Hilton 0nloy, Nineteenth
Infantry, who has not been here before for fifteen
years. Mr. Ofley's nephew, Captain Holmes 0ffley
Paulding, assistant surgeon United States army, Is
also visiting him from Fort Mclienry, where he is
on duty
Messrs II. d. Cooke, jr., & Co. have
commenced cashing the certificates of amounts
due to Census Office employees for the month Of
September. The firm state that their offer to the
Department was to cash vouchers for June and
July, but they have already cashed them for Au.
gust also, and acceded to the request TO cash them
for September.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
THE B, . o. AND THE oRIoLE.
Remarkably Extensive Schedule o
Trains for Next Week.

That there will be an immense crowd
from Washington In attendance upon the oriole
at Baltimore next week is a foregone conclusion.
The Baltimore and Ohio well appreciates the
situation, and has provided for the emergency in
Enthusiastically liberal fashion. On Monday
there Will be eighteen trains from Washington to
Baltimore. Tuesday there will be twenty-five
trains, and on Wednesday twenty-five trains. The
running Of these trains is arranged SO as to meet
the requirements Of the programme Of each day Mt
Baltimore The shedule for Monday is as follows:
Trains will leave Baltimore and Ohio depot, New
Jersey avenue and street, at 8, $40, $50 sis,
10, and II m, and 1910 l. 215, 0, $3.50, $3.50, $40
5d5, 6a5, $50, and $50 p. m. All these
trains, with the exception Of the 8, $50,
1910, $3.50, 40, and 6:i5, are hour trains.
Returning. trains will leave Camden Street Depot,
Baltimore, during the afternoon and evening at
i2i5, $50 L. 49, O. $50 $50 8, 10. and at midnight
All these trains except 1915 $50, o, and $50 make
the run In one hour. On Tuesday trims will leave
Washington for Baltimore at g. GAO, $50, s15, 9,
TO- and II O. M, 1910 and 1, iA5, 2i5, 245 o. $3.50,
$3.50, 40 g. SOS 5Aj 6, 62O, 6i5 u and $50 p. m.
All ofthcse trains except and $50 a. IN. and $3.50,
4:f0, s. and 6i5 p. IN. are one hour trains Return
ing, will leave Baltimore during the evening every
half hour from 10 o'clock to Q o'clock in the morn
Ing, or until all Washington passengers are pro-
vided for. On Wednesday trains will leave Wash
ngton for Baltimore at g. GAO $50, Sl5, Q, 10, and
IL a. M, 1910, L. 215, g. $780, i30, 4A0, s. 645, 6:15,
6i6, z, 1880 and $50 p. m. All but eight Of these
trains make the run In an hour. Returning trains
will leave Baltimore for Washington every half
hour from 10 d. m. until 3 n, IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
sn,c OF The In,per,ni Hotel.

The Imperial Hotel was sold at auction
yesterday, The furniture and carpets brought low
figures II cost 600 to furnish this hotel sew
era years ago. and the present sale strips 1t COM
plctely. The Imperial was first opened twelve
years ago as the Jenness House, by Job Jenness,
Of New Hampshire, and furnished by stock COM
pany. 1t broke Jenness and the company too. in
few years, and the late James Sykes, formerly of
the firm Of Chadwick & Sykes of WIZARDS, took
charge. He failed. About seven years ago Colonel
James S. Peirce established the Imperial and has
successfully carried II on until forced by cir
cumstanoes beyond his control TO succumb.
what compelled you to give upH' said RE-
PUBLICAN representative to Colonel Pelrce yester-
day, who was sitting In the lower portion Of the
house, like Marius amid the ruins of Carthage.
"a variety of circumstances" said the genial
Colonel and he added: 1.-THE surroundings Of the
house are bad, although never saw n lady in.
suited on the block It's Rum Row, though, and
has to stand the brunt. The front rooms Of the
hotel are elegant In summer time, when there are
very few people here, and the many rear rooms In
winter are bad, gloomy, and cold"
1t Is understood that Colonel PIERCE will be a
candidate for caterer Of the next House OF Repre-
sentatives In place of John Chamberln.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

The Jury in the case of Morrow vs.
Cooney, involving the validity Of the will Of the
late John CoOney has rendered verdict sustain
ing tue Will.
Mr.. James T.. Clements, who graduated
last year NJ the University of Georgetown, was
yesterday admitted to practice before the courts Of
Alexandria County.
A. w. Harris, formerly of this city, but
now of Petersburg, Va, has been nominated by
the Republicans Of Dinwiddie County. in the
fourth district for the Legislature, He will be in
dorsed by the Malone ReodJustcr convention,
which meets Friday next,
The steamer Jane Moseley, which has
been undergoing repair at the ship yard, will
commence running between this city and York
town to-day, carrying passengers and freight. The
steamer John W. Thompson viii also be placed ON
the Yorktown route at an early day.
Judge Gray, the collector Of the port
has secured an order from tho Department IN
Washington granting him the use, lii addition to
the two rooms he now has of the large room now
occupied by Captain Y. Beattic, IN the custom.
house building, as an Internal revenue once.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

The Anthropological Society held its
first monthly meeting since the summer vacation,
last evening at the National Medical College
building. Major J. W. Powell presided, and Mr..
l., +. Ward acted as secretary. Rev. J. owen Dor
soy read very interesting paper upon the myths
of the Omahas. Major Powell followed with an
essay upon 1.-THE Mythology oftho wintuns Of tho
Sacramento Valley giving q graphic and vivid
description of this beautiful valley and river.
which latter, he said, issues forth from the earth
river at mammoth spring near the foot of Mount
Shasta All its tributaries and its twin river, the
Pitt, issue from great springs of which the upper
Sacramento country abounds. Tho mountains Of
the region are extinct volcanoes. In Wintun
mythology there are three worlds-this one above,
and ono below. The earth plain is an island, with
water stretching from the land to the rim OF the
sky, which rests on the edge of the water like an
inverted basket. Kla-bus, the Ancient OF Moles,
made the worlds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
=. - -
"SOCIAL PRoBLEMS.u
Labor ana Laborers To BE Reconstructed
-SocIcty To ne Put on New Basis.

Mr.. Henry L. Sharpe, president of the
York Farming and Manufacturing Association
was announced TO lecture at Columbia Law Build.
ing last evening upon "soclal Problems" Mr.
Sharpe is the leading spirit OF the Integral Co
operative Colony" movement, which aims to es.
tablish society upon an entirely new basis, chiefly
upon the principle that the labOrer shall work no
more for masters because he fares best by being his
own master. About dozen persons were present.
In u clear, distinct manner the speaker explained
the aims and purposes Of the new movement
He advanced some utopian ideas In regard to
the perfect state In which the could live II
such n system Of united working of all for all
would ultimately prevail, claiming that the order
Of society Of day is not divine, but rather dis
order. He summed up the needs for the recon-
struci0n of society upon new and healthy basis as
resting upon the establishment of-frst equitable
opportunity for the individual 10 partake of the
worlds work; second, equitable distribution of its
products third, economy of force available for tho
production OF our necessities. He quoted an Eng
fish writer upon social economy as asserting that
with the establishment OF these principles every
body could live in palace and enjoy life ON
four hours daily labor. He proposed to apply the
amassed wealth of modern times to the sustenance,
care and reclamation Of the needy INDECENT, and
wrecks of modern society,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
A Good wi,nes. for mrs. ChrIstinncy.

Another witness for the defense in the
ChristiNncy case testified yesterday afternoon be-
for Examiner Lovejoy, the party being Mr.. John C..
Eicholtz, n brother-in-law of Mrs. Christancy. He
stated that he had known the defendant for about
fifteen years, and that she was of q nervous, ex-
citable nature; that in June, 1876 Mr.. Chrstiancy
called upon him at his studio and asked him 10
procure some Washington doctor who would per-
form an abortion on his wife; that he was public
man and wanted the affair kept secret. He fur
thur told the witness that he Ind used some medi
to have any effect in accomplishing the purpose.
Witness positively and cmphatcally declined TO
do rs requested, and Mr.. ChrisiaDcy then left. Mr..
Eichotz also testified that Christmas Day, 1879, he
was at Mr.. Lugenbeel's residence and saw Mrs.
Christiancy She did not go out during the day.
The witness was subjected TO q stringent cross
examination by the plaintiffs counsel, but his
testimony remained substantially as stated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond Tobacco Association at
its annual meeting decided to appoint bonded
leaf inspector for the whole city.
There was only one postmaster COM
mlssoned yesterday-viz., John H. Moseley, Ben
Air, Chesterfield County Virginia.
The butchers of Richmond are making
arrangements to participate in the grand parade
on trades day" OF the Yorktown celebration,
The city of Richmond is again suffer
Ing from a scarcity of water The new steam.
pump will not 80 into operation until the 10Th IN
slant
The report of p. w. Ferrall, president
Of the Danyille Tobacco Association, shows that
during September 2769, 6l6 pounds Of tobacco were
sold IN that market for $500 7l6SS, being an aver
age OF Si7.i6 per 100 pounds, During the tobacco
haCCG ere sold in this market for $3.50 1851 l6,
bciug al average Of elO,59 per 100 pounds,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
The Case OF wy ndha am W.. berry.

The case Of Mrs. G. A. Wyndham
against Benjamin L. Berry, of Philadelphia, came
up before Judge Wyliein the Equity Court yester.
day. Messrs. Pelham and Miller appeared for the
complainant, who had filed bill praying for the
appointment of a receiver, and an injunction to
restrain Berry from disposing of certain household
goods which he claimed TO have taken possession
Of Mt 1925 street as the agent of q trustee, but
which he aiterward, In his answer TO complain
ants bill. claimed to own. The court made n de-
cree appointing receiver and that all goods In
Berrys possession not included IN the deed Of
trust should be turned over to Mrs Wyndham
After the payment of any balance due under tho
deed the remainder OF the goods are 10 be placed
In her possession.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

lIPerseverance Lodge of Good Tcmplars,
now the recognized leading lodge of the District,
was addressed at its regular meeting last night by
Mr.. NJ. r. Caldwell, of Georgia. on the fraternal
duties of members OF the order Mr.. W. II. Horn,
of the Sixth Auditors ONCE, delivered an able aud
instructive address oil the physiological effects of
inempcrance on the inhabitants of different
countries and climates, the drinking customs of
the nncicnts, those In vogue during the days of
knight errantry, the effects of drinking on the
progress OF civilization aud closed by showing 1t
TO be an idosyncrnsy of Americans that they arc
less able physically, intellectually and morally to
indulge In intoxicating drinks The lodge will
hold another open meeting and give an entertain
mont ON the 2bth instant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

Another meeting of the musical associa-
ton, which was organized last Tuesday, will be
held tonight at the armory Of tho National Rifles,
with which body this society Is connected. The
constitution and bylaws will be adopted and per-
manent officers will be elected. The very best of
our local singers have already expressed their
willingness to become members OF this association
and IL will start under very favorable auspices,
having already about seventy names upon its
active list. II the proper officers shall be elected.
men whose standing in the community Is assured
and whose musical ability Is unquestioned the
soGlcty's success will not be doubted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

Mr. ". n. Jackson yesterday purchased
at an auction sale a small sole-eather trunk, his
bid being fifteen cents On examining It he found
on the flap over the keyhole heavy brass plate,
on which was handsomely engraved the words
"George Washington, Virginia" Inside the trunk,
among other things, he found silver coffin plate
thereon George Washington. Born February
22nd, 1882. Died December Ath, 1899" Mr.. jack
sou win endeavor TO trace the history OF the trunk
and will present It to the Mount Vernon Assooia-
ton, There seems TO be no doubt Of Us historical
uen
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
The.wnshington Lish, Guard.

Mrs. Work entertained the Washington
Light Guard at her residence, No SIS Eighth street
northeast, last night In q most hospitable manner
The company marched TO nor residence under
arms, with drum corps, and acquitted themselves
like old veterans. They returned 70 their armoyy
NJ late hour, well pleased with their visit, and
more particularly elated with their extraordinary
success IN insructing the Young ladies Of that Sec
ton IN the manual OF arms. Major II. ID. Norton,
the new commander, graced the occasion with his
presence aud created great enthusiasm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

The latest report as to the efforts Of
burglars is their attempt upon the house Of Mr. C.
II. Fishbaugh, 1896 Fourteenth street. lie discov-
cred them aud heightened them OF One OF them
was arrested, who gave his name as George Carr
Pillows bed clothing, and dresses were left behind
by the men, which had been stolen from the store
OF f. Jackson and q small house In the rear Of Mr.
Fkhbaugh's residence. The enterprlsing burglars
had entered two places successfully, and would
made by walking on the tin roof OF the she'd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
Tho workinrmnn,. Friend.

Among the many communications re-
celyed at the business office OF THE REPUBLICAN,
yesterday was the following, signed by large
number Of workingmen, showing that the active
sympathy which this paper has always shown for
the workingman in its advocacy of his rights Is
bearing Its legitimate fruit:
10 the Editor of THE REpUBLIcAS:
In appreciation of the fact that your columns have
been always open TO the best Interests of the working
class when stated In an honorable and strAightfO
ward manner, we beg to place our names your SUBJ
scrpilon list desiring that your paper be delivered at
several addresses appear against our sigma
lures. We are sir respectfully, your well-wlshers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
The xYsnihnr rn.nnr.

For The Middle Atlantic States, including
The District Of Columbia partly cloudy heather and
rain, Joloired by clearing teeaher n0rherly ,0fnds
higher barometer, and io,cer temperature.
The thermometric readings yesterday were as
follows: a. m, 10; Ii a. M, s36o; p. M, SO; ;
p. M, 77o II p M, 6lo; maximum, $500; mini
mum 6OSo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
A TRUE TONIC.

Iron BITTERs arc highly recommended for all
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such as fasting e food, beching, heat IN he stomach
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free.
Brown CHEMICAL COMPANY, Baltimore, Md.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

MT.U V. N, UgUclI, SecTIIHry OF tHe NOW
York Republican Association, sends the following
letter, which will fully explain itself:
To the Editor of THE REPUBLICAN,:
Ifyou expect to retain your established reputa-
ton for veraclty you win recognize the propre,y Of
correcting the following, which appeared In this
mornings issue: a. Tho Pennsylvania Republican AS
soclaion Is the largest organization Of tile character
In the district" most respectfully inform you that
the " New York Republican Association" claims to
be the largest IL Is the Oldest state Republican
ISOLATION In this CITY, and have the documents to
prove IT, We will not consent to be rated second TO
The Pennsylvania any other State association ex-
rpaniZatIons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning
and delivered In lSb Ward" prints, at 45c. per To-
Also cottage cheese, &c, per ball; buttermilk, &C.
per quart. and sweet milk Sc. per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
Herzog, sos Ninth st., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05

Turkish, Russian, and Sulphur Baths. 900 f
street. Only frst.c class bath In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-05
SINGLE scuLLERs.



In accordance with proposition from
the friends Of both parties, race has been ar
ranged between William Briceland, of Wheeling,
w. Va, and William Murray. Of Portsmouth, Va,
for slngle.scull championship race, to BIO rowed
on the Potomac at an carly day. Last Monday a
forfeit Of 500 was received from Mr.. Briceland,
and yesterday the following note with its Enclosure
came duly to hand:
PORTSMOUTH, VA. oct. q, 1881.
Editor NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, washington, d. c.;
Sn AS Pc. en- en- PeiwSen NE ne,a
check for 800 The final amount will DO deposited rs
per agreement which will be forwarded to you by Mr.
Brieeland when signed by him. Please retain articles
o. agreement and acknowledge receipt 81 Very
This race will surely take place, and there Is no
good reason why nc the same time there should not
be championship race for District scullers rowed.
The place for the coming Hanan- Ross contest has
not yet been agreed upon but rs one OF the parties
Is anxious that II should take place here the boat
ing men should take preliminary steps looking to
proper arrangements.
Tho National Veteran Club.
The National Veteran Club, at their
regular meeting last evening, adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That tho members OF the National Yet.
Gran Club feel the deepest sorrow on the death OF
their late comrade, the honOred President OF the
United States. James a, Garfield and hereby express
their heartfelt sympathy with his beloved wife ana
family In their sad bereavement.
PHILOSOPHERS say that affairs should always be
conducted with View TO the greatest good OF the
greatest number. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has
demonstrated itself to be of the greatest good TO the
greatest number of sufferers.