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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22
ORGANIZED BANDITS.
A League OF Italian Cut.thrOAts
in New Orleans.
New Orleans Times.I

New Orleans Times.I
There is a band of bandits in this
city more brutal and exacting than the
notorious gang which once existed in
Italy under the command of Leone
and Esposito.
1t is true that this band have COM
mitted fewer crimes and never took
man prisoner as the bold Leone did
with Citrate Rose, but this was simply
because they met with less resistance
and their victims always obeyed their
dictates to the letter.
Acting under communistic law,
the New Orleans bandits made but
little attempt at concealment. When
they were in need they would simply
pen few lines to some prominent
Italian demanding n part of his for
tune under penalty of death. They
would sign their names to the black.
mailing document, and as they were
generally well known as bad, desperate
men, the wealthy Italian would un-
hesitatingly submit to the blackmail
and hand over the amount demanded
A case in point, wherein the assassin
Addotto figured conspicuously, oc-
Cured some months ago, wherein he
sent letter to wealthy and respect
able Italian demanding $1,000 as the
price Of his life hddotta signed his
name to the letter, and the victim
we'll knowing the Character of the man
was forced to submit to the demand.
This act wsS not considered very
outrageous, chat is among the lower
and desperate classes, as according to
their communistic religion they CON
sidered it but fair that the wealthy
should divide with the poor. AS far
as is known these bandits confined
their blsckmailing schemes to their
own countrymen, and the most dill.
gent inquiry has so far failed to show
where an American has been made to-
suffer. Yet the crime remains the
same here, it is stated, in a city passa-
bly, well policed, with efficient am
brave officers at the head of the TO-
lice department, and with militia
efficiently strong to exte,mi nate
these asssssins and robbers, they have
for years, and even to day, carry on
their outrageous avocatlons. Why
these dastardly acts have never been
made public, they say, was not be-
cause the victims were afraid to ex-
pose these leccheS, but for the simple
reason that to DO 50 would to a great
extent interfere with their business
and involve extended lawsuits and
bloodshed.
These bandits are not, as might be,
supposed, idle men who spend their
i'll gotten gains in riotous living, but
thrifty, industrious people, who work
hard, but grumble at fate because
some Of their countrymen are more
wealthy than they.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22
JEANS SENATOR'S.
The German Carp
July 81.

In a little round pond, on DIR.
Blackwell'S place out at Bartlett, are
to be seen some ofthe finest of fish Of
the variety known as the German
carp. In November last ten little fish
no bigger than ones finger were pro-
cured from the Fish Commissioner and
placed in the pond. No further at
tention was given them, and the sup.
position was that they had all been
killed during the cold winter, A few
days since, however, they were no.
tiped jumping out of the water, and
when some crumbs we're thrown in
the entire ten showed themselves.
They have grown wonderfully and are
now at least foot long, and perfectly
tame, Dr.Blackwell values them high
ly and could not 10 induced to part
with them.
The German carp has commanded
much attention of late, and
its importation by the United
States Fish Commissioners Is grow
iRg TO large figure. They are
said to equal brook trout in flavor, and
to be much easier raised. A few have
been prevailed on to build artificial
ponds and raise them az they would
any other meat for the table or market.
The resuit,is very satisfactory, and
the carp promises to become a numer-
Gus and cheap table luxury, which any
one can have who has room enough to
build a small pond.
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A GRACEFUL SPORT.
Some Points About Archerh ama
Archery.

The noble sport Of archery seems "a
have lost the little foothold 1t gained
here a few seasons back, and the
twang of the bow string is no more
heard in the land. One reason why il
is not the fashionable rage is that too
little attention is paid by young ladies
In this part of the country to outdoor
exercise, and they fail entirely to APP
preciate its advantages.
In England lis national sport, and
in the North and East an archery club
can be found in every little hamlet.
Throughout the South, however, it is
almost unknown, though few clubs
have had a brief existence here aud
at other places.
No sport is more beautiful or grace
full, and none better adapted for the
amusement and at the same time,
benefit, of the parlor-raised young
lady. 1t is much bettor than croquet
and kindred games for many reasons.
When drawing bow it is necessary
to stand perfectly erect, and in order
to draw the arrow to the head the
lungs are expanded with a breath of
fresh air Nearly every muscle aud
ANEW in the body is called into use
and the strain is gradual upon all.
The position assumed by the archer is
extremely graceful and it is a
wonder archery has not been
more closely cultivated by the young
ladies on this account, if for no other
reason.
This article is not intended as
complete handbook Of outdoor games,
but in the hope that the young people
may be induced to devote more time
to them and to archery particularly.
A club can be easily formed. Let it
consist of four couples or more, if de-
sired. A captain may DO appointed
from the number whose duty it will
be to select a suitable place for prac-
tioe and settle disputes. Each mem
Der may have his own bow and arrow
or a number, OF different sizes, may
be purchased for the use of the club
generally. This is the cheapest plan.
A twenty pound how is strong enough
for lsdiea Just beginning, that is a bow
requiring the weight of twenty pounds
TO draw a twenty-six inch arrow to
the head. The target may be two or
four feet in diameter, and the range
anything from ten to one hundred
yards-lonQer always for gentlemen
than for ladies. 1t will be astonishing
how far you miss the target at irst,
but with practice you will send them
closer and closer, until you are at last
rewarded by sending shaft straight
int the gold, at one hundred yards.
Archery goods can be found at book
and variety stores, and an archer can
equip himself in good style for small
amount, The same sum of money, in
no way it could be expended, would
be of more benefit.
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WATER AGAIN.
One Customer Has II in His bath
Tub whenever He Wants Il.

EplTon LEborR-Your article on
the water question in to.day's issue il
no doubt timely, but you are wrong in
suppOsing we do not get water in our
bath tubs. l have paid my water tax
in advance to January, 1882, and /
have water in my bath rOOrh--second
story-whenever / want bath. The
way manage it is this l have good
stout negro boy carry up eight or ten
buckets from my Cistern, and pour it
in the bath tub, and there you have
it. So much for paying for your wa
ter promptly in advance.
Yours DRYRoT.
July 81.
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BEEF TENDERLOINS
Received daily per Express.
III. SEESsEL, SIR, e. SON.,
Cor. Jefferson and Second.
A Dis,astefuI once.

DR.. Porter paid brief visit to the
stationhouse yesterday morning few
moments before court met and mount
ed the old familiar rostrgm with hig
usual brisk step. His mission was to
procure some private papers from the
drawer of the Judicial desk, which
was quickly discharged and he
soon left again. He had little to say,
but those who know him best incline
to the belief that he yields up the post
of Police Judge, particularly, without
reluctance. A good deal of merriment
has been INDUCED 10 at the expense Of
the other members Of the Board, who
were obliged to try the bloody DRINKS
and MISUNDERSTANDING the Presidents
absence, and Squire Quigley has often
been pressed into service in an emerg-
ency. 1t is nothing new to him, and
he simply takes a quiet and unin-
toxicating smile when called upon.
DR.. Porter has nevsY been q moment
late, when in the city, but could be
counted on with certainty at GAM,
and though the task was evidently a
distasteful one, he has made himself a
terror to evil doors and set down on
the great unWashed with enthusiasm
and effect. Judge Qverton has not
presided very often though he seems
to take to it naturally, and even with
his short experience has learned to
control his features sufficiently to pre-
vent the shaky witness from showing
the effect of his crooked testimony
Major Burke has never summoned up
enough courage to try it even for one
merning, and whenever left alone, the
task has always devOlyed upon Esq
Quigley. The chances are, however
that as Vice President, he will have tC
learn.
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Buy Gas Fixture, Of Browne.
snIf for Turned Cotton

The case Of Priddy vs.. Maddox ct
al, now on trial before the Bartlett
Circuit Court, involves a nice point Of
law that has not yet been decided in
this state--i. G., the liability of gin
owners for damages TO cotton sent
them 10 be ginned. In this case some
forty bales Of cotton, belonging To
various parties, we're burned. Only a
small portion Of this belonged 10
plaintiff, but the rest are eagerly await
ing the result Of the suit, which Il
nov being tried for the fourth time.
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MCKEE'S Csc SHIRT.
a CURIOUS INDICTMENT.
A Grand Jury Accuses Itself OF
Murder.

The indictment upon which Andrew
Sanders was convicted of murder in
the first degree, and sentenced to be
hung at Covington on Friday next, is
a curious document, and verbally
charges the grand jury with the muir
der. 1t concludes thuSly: And so
the Grand Jurors aforesaid, on their
oath aforesaid, and In the manner and
torn aforesaid, did wilfully. delibcr-
ately, fcloniouSly, premeditatedly and
and Of his own malice Of torethought,
kill and murder the aforesaid Michael
Miller, and commit murder in the
first degree and against the peace and
dignity Of the State"
Strange to say, no motion was made
to quaSh the indictment, no exception
made, and it was affirmed in this shape
by the Supreme Court. There are
other errors in the proceedings almost
unaccountable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22

Maua Stafford, the girl sent out to
the Mission Home q short time since,
refused TO 90 home With her adopted
lfithsr. Il Ii stated upon prstsy good
authority thath her refusal was entirely
unnecessary, as Judge Stafford has no
intention Of taking her back with him
as member of his family. She will
remain at the Home, for the present
at least, and he will provide her with
clothing aud other comforts, and do
all in his power to win her back to
the path Of virtue.
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with VIM. Ingram, leaving her child
behind. Ingram left a wife in delicate
health and three children behind him,
ingram was crcppsr on the Robin.
son place, and lived near Wolf Wolf
does not desire 20 inc bis erring wife,
but came to Memphis to have his child
properly cared for. The little one
was left at the Mission Home. Wolf
was married about two years ago to
Louisa Woods, who leaves a mother
at Blacklist township. He had letters
of recommendation from farmers in
his neighborhoOd, stating that he was
a worthy, industrious honorable man.
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Railroad RunOrs.

BosToN, July PIN speaking of a
rumor that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has secured control Of the
stock Of the Toledo, Delphos and Bur-
lington narrow-gauge road, and that
it will be transferred to them, the
Boston Advertiser says: "We are able
to say on sufficient authority that the
Pennsylvania Company has not OBJ
tanned control Of this stock"
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Go see the summer cook stove at N.
Schwarzenberg, 23O Main. 119+
"Our Little Ones

This charming and instructive pub.
LEGATION for August is at hand. The
pictures are excellent and rival those
of more preteDtious magazines, while
the reading matter is varied and enter
tanning. 1t is published by the Russell
Publishing Company at 149 A Ire.
mont street Boston. Price $3.50 per
annum, or fifteen cents for single
copies.
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AL ArIInnnnM EIopement.

A man named Daniel Wolf called az
the stationhOuse yesterday evening
with sick child, fifteen months old,
and asked Captain 0'Havcr to send
him out to the Mission Home. He
stated that he livedin Blacklist town
ship, St. Francis county, Arkansaw,
about thirty miles from Memphis,
and was a stave maker, residing on
Jesse Robinson's place, with his wife
and child. His business required him
to be absent from homo several days
at a time. He returned Wednesday
last and found that his wife had eloped
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22

London Letter to Baltimore American.l
The gossip Of the clubs and dinser
tables this week il in regard to little
scene which occurred at dinner last
FRIDAY, and in which Mr.. George,
Augustus Sala and Mr.. Bret Har'c
we're participants. Years ago, in San
Francisco, Mr.. Bret Harte ats, cked
Mr.. Sala in an unprovoked art Gle, it
is said, aud with a venom WI, 'ioh Mr..
Sala never forgave. They lave never
met since until last FridS. y evening, at
dinner at the house Of Mr.. Firth.
Miss Firth, who acted as mistress of
the ceremonies, WIS made acquainted
with the feud between the two gentle
men, but, vita a girls want Of tact
and experience, thought it would be
good fun" to send Mrs. Sala down to
dinner with Bret Harte as escort. She
therefore introduced him for that pur-
pose. Seeing this, Mr.. Sala stepped
forward, removed his wife's hand from
Mr.. Harte's arm, and told him he
could not take her to dinner unless he
would first offer an apology for the
insult offered years ago, and for false
assertions which had never been re-
tracted. Mr.. Bret Harte declined to.
retract or apologize, whereupon Mr.
Sala took his wife upon his arm and
left the house. The next evening an
important banquet was given by the
Lord Mayor to the representatives of
literature and journalism, to which
both gentleman had been invited, but
which neither attended for fear Of
meeting the other.
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Paper Mills Burned.

LooKHAvEN, Pa, July 22.-The
mills Of the Pennsylvania Pulp and
Paper Company, Of this city, burned
this morning. Loss, 100000, Insured
between 100000 and $4,000. The
mills, which covered ca acre Of
ground, were owned oy Armstrong &
Dixon, of Philadelphia, who had
100000 INFESTED in them,
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California Pear Cider
in bottles at Buckham & CampbeIl's
106t


Esquire D. G. Slaughter and ]. NJ.
Gregory, jr,, Agents Of the South
west ,rn Benefit Guild. will be found
at the Office Of Esquire Slaughter, No.
8 Madison street, on Friday evening,
July I'D, from s to 10 pm. They
would be pleased to meet all the young
men of Memphis at that time, and ex.
plain to them the object and workings
of the Guild, and make any applicA-
ton desired. l24
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JEANS SENATOR'S.
McKEE'S Csc SHIRT.
Buy Pitcher Pumps of Browne.
A wild Goose Chase.

Half a dozen police officers, includ.
ing the Chief and Constable Mike
Garvin, went out on a grand still hunt
Wednesday night for Cap. Richard
son, the escaped shootist. Cap. was
not to be found, but the squad pre-.
vented one burly darky from beating
his wife to death. One Of them col.
Jared him, and the balance were all
over him before he was aware Of their
presence. He was q badly scared
darky and evidently thought the
woods were full Of blue coats. The
destination Of the party was deserted
cabin in the midst of an old field east
of the city, where they hoped to find
their man. They did not find him
but found an even hundred sweating
bowling darkies, packed like sardinei
in a room sixteen feet square, and
dancing like dervishes With tue sweat
pouring out over them In a torrent.
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Recaptured.

Walker Austin and Howard Griffin,
the two darkies who escaped from the
county jail Wednesday afternoon have
already been captured. Austin star
tied the officials at Bartlett yesterday
by walking quietly TO the courthouse
and delivering himself up. He was
tired of living in Jail lie said and came
back home to be tried. A jury was
impanelled and his trial proceeded
with. Griffin was also captured later
in the day near Shelby depot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22

The best temperance work ever done
in New York is the establishment Of
free drinking fountains by the Bust
ness Mems Moderation Society. Sew
eral Of these are already in operation,
and in some localities, are visited BY
thousands daily TO whom Zoe water has
hitherto been an almost forbidden lux.
ury.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22
Buy Hose Of Browne, 40 Madison.

The DeIusIve Thermometer.
A good many people fail to under
stand why they may feel less affected
by the heat when the thermometer
indicates one hundred than when it
reaches only ninety. They have only
to know that the instrument is not so
susc ,ptiblo to the cooling effects Of a
delicious breeze as the human body,
and the explanation is easy enough.
A thermometer, or heat meaSuror,
always indicates the actual degree Of
heat without regard to outside in
fluences, such as local drAttg and
breezes; otherwise, it would keep up
one continued series Of fluctuations
"A regular Irritation with coquettiSh
zephyrs. Just exactly how many i'm.
aginative citizens have glanced at
thermometer when they felt tolerably
comfortable, found it marking one
hundred in the shade and immediate
ly began a shucking process, would be
hard to estimate, though the instances
related are certainly numerous.
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CHOICE GEORGIA MELONS
on ice, 8 Howard Row. 125
ICE

0'Neil & Co., No. s Towards Row, lake
ice at wholesale and retail. Steamboat and
railroad shipments receive special atten-
ton. Orders for city delivery left Of 0. b.
Bryan q Co, No. 20 Madison street,
promptly alled. ut
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New SalOOn-Opening and lunch
TO4lHoFrOW.

Mr. G. Dondero will open the new
aud elegant Elevator Saloon to-mOr-
row, at 1872 Front street, with a full
stock of the best imported and domss-
tic liquors, wines, braRdisA ale, pOr-
ter, cigars, etc A grand lunch will
BE- ast at zen O'Clock, at which time
and throughout the day Mr.. Dondero
will DO glad to see his friends and the
public generally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22

The LEBoER Office book bindery, 10
Madison street, has good worknen,
uses good material, and charges mod
crate prices.
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Rnmmer Amusementa,

The fine audiences in attendance at
EstivAl Park last week, when the RO-
man Students were the attraction, set
many to wonderin, why that beAuti-
full place is not kept open the entire
summer, and regular engagements
made With theatrical companies. The
difficulty is in securing FIRST class com
panies, who cannot be persuaded to
come South in tho summer. Many
managers, however, are already dis
cussipg the feasibility of establishing
regular summer circuits. The idea is
= new one, but is said to be received
with much favor everywhere.
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MCKEe'S Csc SHIRT.
Ease and Comfort

Can be obtained during the hot spell
by using the Readers Got Chair, to be
obtained only at Mansford's, 29S
Main. 124
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Kahn d. Freiberg,
Cor. Main and Poplar.
THIS WFRK,

Mullsl Finest Mull.l Only TO be had at
Kahn & Freibergs at less than half price.
Misses and ehildren's fine Linen U.s.
tiers at 75c. Ribbons, one inch, Gros
Grain Ribbons, Sc per yard.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
Main and Poplar
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WHITAKER HAMS,
Fresh and Fiut.
| MAGNOLIA HAMS.
COTTON SEED OIL,
By the Barrel or GallSn.
BUTTER,
By Express Daily.
SILVER MOON FLOUR,
New Process, very Fine and White
ROYAL FLOUR,
New Patent Process.
Silver Moon Yeast Powders,
Manufactured in our own store
and absolutely Pure.
LEMONS,
In abundance.
Oliver, FilliG ( Co,
Wholesale GrOcers.
1917
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-22

UnlnundrIed Shirts and Gents
Furnishing Goods, full stock and
sDeciaI prices this week, at
GERBER 4 AEFTES,
11A a0E maIn Street.
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CheaP FOR Cash I!
NTT 1Hf4UR WHEXIEEf,
w Real Estate Agent d Attorney,
WALKER BLOCK, 81 MAIN STREET.

T1VfF4TfR WHEATIET.
w. Real Estate Agent 4 Attorney,
WALKER BLOCK, 81 MAIN STREET.
Store No1S ExohaAge.
Store Nos 157 and 81 Poplar.
Store Nos Is and Is Jefferson.
Store No 2l8 Front and cellar,
Store No 1871 Second and rooms above.
Store No 8 Adams.
Store No Si7 Second, under GrseniaF Opera
sioSe NJ 2ls Union, corner Wellington.
Office No Al MadisOn, room basement.
OF 70 40 Al Madison, rooms bas4 nent.
Resideuces-NO 275 Poplar, rooms 81 Or
leans, rooms; 50 Orleans, ROOMS Orleans
near Adams. choice, I rooms; 4ol o. adams
nice suite of arartments, rooms, rs PoplnT.
S rooms; 1862 Rpbsson. nice, rooms; ~
Dunlap, rooms. 80 Third. rooms; 81 Mon
roe, nice, 6 rooms. II, n and 70 Causey; lo4
DeSoto near Linden, 2 rooms; kS1 Desoto near
Linden, rooms; l75 Linden near DE otos
rooms; Linden near DeSoto, Z Toonsi 1o'
Bsal; S96 Linden near Cynthia, choices roomsj
3sB Linden nehF Cynthia, choice, roomG
38l Vance, nice cottage, r1onsi choice mod
ern Iesidene 408 Vance, joining ny sage s.
from Sci tsmber nice cottage, near Wctling-
ton, rooms, go Monroe near Wellington, Z
Moons; jackson, west Of Fifth. choice home,
hooms 256 fernando, 3 rooms XIV second
furnished suite, rooms; 81 MADISON, bed
rooms; 1856 and 18 Main, second ana thyrg
n00fk. 20 ana 20 Cec3nut besV1u anu Nuliu
hoOr-: u Third, second floor. Bass avenue
near Hebrew Cemetery; 36 Poplar, SrQomsi
lS9 Main ! rooms, second and third 1oors;
al Maiu rooms, third floor.
Wright place, Rayburn avenue, choice.
Jones place, % Poplar pike, very hne, y
acre GoodWin's. % the macon road. a
acres; Heathman lace, on Broadway: Mo
Kinly place. corner HeTnando and Lauder
dae. llS-l5O
Also Main street store, S5s Main, store, eel
lar and roonS, l near UBion.
: CTORR 90 Main street., corner Jefferson
- Fixtures for sale. Inquire OF Kahn 4 Fret
berg. corner Main and Poplar l2lt
n00Ms-F rrnilhed or unfarnishsd. Addres
H. H. th Is ofhcs. ~ ~
NINE Piano 10 ie.irable parties, cheap
i Address J " N, this Office. lls z.
GT0RRHOUsEs Nos. Is and n Union It
- now occupied ~ LangEtan. gTaham
PTSSadht. Z 3 s J, ssisoa y Get
II ARGE three.story brick hos 0, 20 @na y
IL well suited for a beardinKl0t q, .APt
kOJVHN DUFFY, Cor. 2rd and Uresnlsy; ,
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LEANS SENATOR'S.

Ruy no.s Cara q BI9vno. ~ MAdl.0n