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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
MRS. LANGTRY.
How She stood the Hard Test of
the Foot Lights.

The beautiful Mrs. Langtry ha,
stood the test of the foot lights, and
unless her complexion gives way will
attract the profitable attention OF the
public. A correspondent writes OF
her first appearance:
1t did not seem to disturb Mrs.
Langtrys composure for a moment.
Perhaps she found it no more trying
to walk on the Haymarket stage from
the front wings than to walk into the
drawing room of Marlborough House.
There was not a sign OF emotion on
her peach-colored cheek, which, it
may be said in passing, bore no trace
of having been made up" but which
by aud by flushed and paled with ex-
citement as it used to 10 private life.
She wore a brocade of pink and pale
yellow, low in the neck, but covering
the shoulders, and an amber satin
p~vtticoat, and | know not what other
elaborate magnifcence Of costume, the
whole fitting perfectly and suiting
well with the delicate ripe splendor OF
the wearer's beauty. 1t was
always a question whether Mrs.
Langtry's loneliness would endure
the glare Of the footlights. She GER
tainly gains nothing from it. AS a
woman she is handsomer in a ball
room or in the park, but for all that
no actress has been seen on the stage
in modern days who could stand a
comparison in looks with Mrs. Lang
try. The purity of her complexion
has not been matched anywhere, nor,
perhaps, the soft fullness other violet
eyes, which can only be described by
the epithet which Homer bestowed on
the Queen of Gods, ox-eyed, which is
voted too homely in our days. The
setting of the eye and the moulding Of
the temples, over which the dark
brown hair falls, are equally fine; the
lines Of that part Of the head, pure
Greek, passing into a more modern
type below. The profile is a little, a
very little irregular, the mouth and
jaw strongly shaped, the teeth perfect,
the head elegantly set on the shout
ders, which are possibly high, but
rounded and full, as is the bust and
the whole figure. In the upward
fame Of the gas, the luster Of the
skin Is dazzling, and the winsomeness
OF the half. appealing expression has
the same charm which London long
since pronounced irresistible. Even
those who come only to look, remarks
one practical minded Briton this
morning, will admit that they had
their moneys worth"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
A Romantic story About Miss
Thursby.

The Parisian.l
Figaro tells a queer story about Miss
Emma Thursby. At Stockholm. one
night after a ~concert,as she was waiting
for a carriage in the rain q lootman in
elegant livery eaiae up and said that
his master had ordered him to place
his carriage at her disposal. "Who
is your master?" II have orders not
to reveal his name, but to insist upon
you making use of his carriage" In
short, Miss Thursby, with one of the
persons who accompanied her, entered
the carriage, and was driven to her
hotel. During her visit to Stockholm
and in every town in Sweedon and
Norway where she went, Miss Thurs
by found the carriage with the two
white horses and the two servants at
the door whenever she needed it, but
the owner failed to make himself
known. Finally, three days
before Miss Ihursby left Scandinavia
for Paris, Mr.. x. was announced. 1t
was hel Alter Miss Thursby had ex-
pressed her thanks, and Mr.. X. had
explained his conduct, he said, Miss,
will you do me the honor to become
my wife?" To which Miss Thursby
replied, "You know who ] am, but
you do not know the engagements
that i contracted toward my family
when | left America. ! will tell you
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
PUBLIC LEDGER.
friday EvsninE. Jan. 9. Issl.

SOME dear, sweet lady, doubtless
one of the divinest Of her sex, writes
to the Avalanche:
MI. Editor, to you We owe the dear
little LEDGER's suppression of its
lovely original poetry, and some wise
hints to the Chicago correspondent.
Can't you increase our obligations BY
making some suggestions to the Wash
ington correspondent If you will,
great will be the gratitude of many Of
the dear little papers patrons.
Really this is too utterly utter to be
disregarded, but why, oh why, must
such gentle chiding come second
handed2 Ignorance is not bliss while
the fair writer is known only as Alma
Arleigh.n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
AuctiOnsin Churches.

N. Y. Herald
The Rev. DR.. Talmage, Of BROOKLYN,
one Of the best known clergymen in
this neighborhOod, delivered an ad-
dress the other evening in his church.
in which be said that while he oppos.
ed the principle prevalent in many ec-
c~lesiastical denomination Of disposing
Of the right to seats in pews at auction
as a violation Of the implied freedom Of
a church to all sinners who cared to
seek the consultations of religion, Gus.
tom atlength controlled him. Hereafter
the pews or seats in his church
would be disposed of at public vendue.
DR.. Talmage belongs to the class of
diyines who have the fortune to attract
large numbers of men and women TO
hear their expositions Of theology. 1t
il to his credit that he has so long oD-
posed the principle Of holding certain
pews or seats in his church at varying
sums Of money, as though they were
boxes or orchestra stalls OF ordinary
seats in an operahouse. The fact that
at last he has yielded to the modern
custom must be construed as a re.
Election upon the sincerity of modern
theology, as we'll as a proof of the
~selfishness Of his congregation. The
trouble with too many Of our religious
societies is that instead of considering
the wants Of the people at large, re-
membering hat in the eye of God the
poorest is entitled to as much consid.
Grafton as the richest and the most
highly placed, their edi6ces for wor-
ship are becoming rapidly club houses.
People go TO them for comfort, to
spend an easy hour on Sunday, to dis
charge in the pleasantest way possible
the exactions Of conscience, to listen
to eloquent addresses and inspiring
music. Henceforth DR.. Talmagei
society belongs to this category.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

Tim 0. Howe, the new Postmaster
General, was caught on tie wing by
the everlasting interviewer, who ex.
tracted the following:
When will you enter upon your
duties?'
Early next week"
Twill you maintain a private es-
adjustment during the season, in
Washington"
My family consists solely OF two
married daughters. While IN the
Senate | made my home with one OF
them, Mrs. Totten, and | suppose |
shall find it convenient to establish
myself with her while l remain in the
Cabinetf'
Der husband is"
"Her husband is Major Totten, who
is of counsel for the defense in the SO
called Star Route cases"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

The heather gods manufactured in
New England are not substantial.
The Indianapolis Journal says: THE
climate Of India has split many Of
them wide open, and produce aschism
in heather churches. Occasionally a
nose comes off. to the horror of the
worshiper. One factory has been
mean or careless enough to ship a
whole cargo Of cross eyed gods to
India, the consequence Of which has
been tie breaking out Of a bitter re-.
ligious war and a chaotic condition Of
faith.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
SOMETHING TO THINK OF.
Guileau ChuckIes Over How afe
United the Republican Party.

Gath's Letter.
An old gentleman of fortune, who
was something Of an amateur in poll
tics, said to me yesterday: Gath, do
you notice the t%enacity with which
that scoundrel Guiteau chuckles over
the fact that he united the Republican
party; that his bullet kept it from a
division? Why, he talks as if God AL
mighty were going to pass him into
the better world from preventing a
LEI political schism. / don't like it."
said the gentleman. 1T has been a
good many centuries since the doctriue
was laid down that the dagger and the
bullet were to cement nations and
churches under one head. The fact
about it" said the old man, reflective
ly, us that a party had much better
separate when it takes assassination to
keep it together Yet ever since the
Liberals went off from the Regulars
in 1872, under Greeley, it has been
given out IN this country that if a man
breaks away from his party at an elcc.
ton he is not much better then a
dog. The present President Of the
United States has gone a good deal on
that theory, if / understand him, that
a schismatiC is not to be tolerated
even on a question of conscience.
Why don't you piont out that matter
to the people2" said the man. Isn't
it high time for a party to split when
you have got to drive your nails Of
crucifixion to keep its victims upon
the party CROSSE"
"Oh," said /, that is only the pre-.
text of a dead beat and a murderer.
Never mind" said my friend, ii
is tolerably clear that through thai
mans r%ascality he did cling firmly t.
the idea that, by preventing a ruptnr,
of the Republican party, he wa,
atoning for a horrible murder, ever o
the ruling magistrate. Where did b,
get that idea2 He got it from tn,
doctrine enunciated all through
Hayes administration by Conklinp
Cameron, Logan and the other bosses
that the only manhood was in abidin
by d%ishOnOrable compacts if the.
were made in politics But thes
r~ascals," said my old friend, "neve
abide by their contracts unless the,
see no other way to keep themselye
employed. There is never a man pu
up in any of these machine States in
tolerable to the bosses but they pas
the word along the lines to cash hin
at the polls. Yet they will rise II
convention, as Conkling did at Chi
cago, and move to have Mr.. Campbell
Of West Virginia, thrown out becaus.
ne is honest enough to say, / will no
bind myself in advance to supper
whatever is done here, because 70,
may commit high treason before Vol
get through"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
How Wonderful is Mani

Man as a physical, intellectual. and
moral being, becomes most completely
developed in all his parts and faculties
by using daily, at least, one dose Of
Browns Iron Bitters, Many thous.
ands are ready to testify that it is the
best medicinal tonic in the world II
strengthens every part of the body
and excels everything else in its sooth.
ing and refreshing effects on the whole
general animal system.
8. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker.
son q Co.. and G. W. Jones & Co.
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
Weakness Cured.

linn, MASS, Dec. 10, IooU.
| gave that valuable medicine
Browns Iron Bittsrs, to my sis,er for
weakness. After taking two bottles,
she was able to run as we'll as ever,
1t is certainly a wonderful tonic.
VIM. JONES.
s. Mansfield & Co W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. W, Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

The freshmen of Brown University
in Providence, ordered their annual
dinner of a caterer, and prepared to
have a good time. AT the time ap-
pointed they marched in procession
to the dining hall. They found the
tables Uttered with scant remnants o!
the feast, which had been eaten BY
the sophomores who had imposed
themselves on the caterer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

General Albert Pike, who is the
highest ranking Free Mason in the
United States, is now seventy two
years old. He is still so vigorous that
he enjoys field sports with as keen a
pleasure as when fifty years ago, he
hunted in New Mexico, Texas and
ArkanSaw. He is more than six feet
tall, and is bent but little.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

what they are, in order that you may
see that this marriage is impossible"
impossible" Listen. When left
my parents they made me promise
two things-irstly that l wouidnever
sing on the stage, and, secondly, that
| would marry none but an American
IF | we're to become an Ameri-
can?" said Mr.. X. "Then | should
be free to dispose Of my heart as 1
pleased" Two days afterward Mr..
X. returned. II shall leave for the
United States tomorrow. l hope,
with the credit that | have, to get
promptly naturalized as an American
citizen. Go to Paris, for it is there 1
shall come to ask you to realize your
promise; for you promise me, do you
not, to become my wife," II prom
Use you" replied Miss Thursby. Mr..
Y, adds Figaro, is now in America.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

The census returns do not give the
number Of dogs in the country, but a
statistician supplies the omission and
places the number at q. 100000, and
estimates that each consumes IS worth
of food annually-a total of $l70,000,-
900, An old chronicer of a Connec-
tout village once wrote: There Ire
more than 300 dogs in town, and $50
could de all the business" 1t is
questionable whether the whole
United States and Territories have
legitimate employment for more than
a million Of dogs, exclusive of poodles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
o D. HENIVNi VI d
ROCHESTER, N y. Dec. 30. 81.

In an English "Blue Book" there is
a statement Of the average price Of
black slaves sold in Egypt in 1870 80,
from which it seems the value of tbe
human chattel is increasing. Thus,
in 1870 the price of a Nubian boy was
from eS to IL; in 1867, from 91O to
IA; in 1880, from 9l0 to Is. Girls
are higher, ranging from 60 to 20;
adults from el0 to %. Abyssinians
are somewhat dearer than Nubians.
In 1870 boys cost from el0 to 16; now
they cost from el2 to "a; girls are
about fifty per cent dearer, and adults
fetch from go to 80.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

The Emperor William and the
King Of Saxony went out h1nting to-
gether the other day, the former kill
ing thirty.nine deer and wild bears
and the latter thirty. five,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
0eeserves and should RECEIVE,

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 10, 81.
Fl. H. Warner. & Co.: Sirs-I have
been taking your Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure for Bright's disease, and
find it the best | ever saw or heard Of.
JUDGE RoBERT 7. ELLIOTT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
AOARD.

To ali who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous Weakness
early decay, loss Of manhood, ETC., i wi! send
a recipo that will cure you, FREE Ot
CHARGE. This great remedy wos discovered
by n missionary 10 South America. Send 2
sele-addressed envelope to the Rev. JWRPH I.
Imam, Station d, New York City.
~b2xxxiV52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

Health and strength given to deli
cate women, nursing mothers and in
FAINT children who use Browns Iron
Bitters.
s.. Mansfield & Co, W. N. Wilker-
son & Co. and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING AGENTS

Bostoni Horace Dodd-S, N, Psttsagil & Co.
New Haven. Conn.,. II. P. Hubbard.
New York; Geo. P, Rowell & Co, Dauehy & Co,
New York; S. n, Petiengll & Co. - J. H. Bans.
Philadelphia, N, W. Aver & Son.
Cincinnati S,h,PaNIn & Sons.
Chicago, Chas. K, Miller & Co. LOsd & Thomas.
81. Louis, Mol Nelson chesman & Co
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

Fifty-eight million dollars is the
estimated value Of finger rings OF this
country actually worn, and still there
are people mean enough to go hacking
and coughing because they do not
want to invest % cents for a bottle Of
DR.. Bulls cough syrup.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

less than three months l had gained 26
pounds in flesh, became entirely free
from pain and / believe | owe my life
and present condition wholly TO War
ner's STE Kidney and Liver Cure, the
remedy which | used.
Since my recovery | have thoroughly
reinvestigated the subject of kidney
difficulties and Bright's disease, and
the truths developed are astounding.
| therefore state, deliberately, and as
a physician, that | belie-e MORE THAN
0NE-HALF THE DEATHS WHICH &C.
CUR IN AMERICA ARE CAUSED BY
BRIGHT's DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYs.
This may sound like a rash statement,
but | am prepared to fully verify it.
Bright's disease has no distinctive
symptoms of its own (indeed, it often
develops without any pain whatever
in the kidneys or their vicinity, but
has the symptom Of nearly every other
known complaint. Hundreds of peo-
pie die daily, whose burials are au-
thorized bya physicians certificate Of
Heart Disease" "Apoplexy," Par
alysis," Spiral Complaint, "Rheu-
matism," Pneumonia" and other
common complaints, when in reality it
was Bright's disease of the kidneys.
Few physicians, and fewer people,
realize the extent Of this disease or
its dangerous and insidious nature. 1t
steals into the system like a
thief, manitests its presence BY
the commonest symptoms, and
fastens itself upon the constitution
before tie victim is aware. Ii is
nearly as hereditary as consumption.
quite as common and fully as
fatal. Entire families, inheriting
il from their ancestors, have died,
and yet none of the number
knew or realized the mysterious power
which was removing them. Instead of
common symptoms it often shows none
Whatever, but brings death suddenly.
and as such is usually supposed to be
heart disease. As one who has suffer
ed, and knows by bitter experience
what he says, | implore every one who
reads these words not to neglect the
slightest symptoms Of Kidney diff
Guilty. Certain agony and possible
death will be the sure result of such
neglect, aud no one can afford to hsz-
ard such chances.
| am aware hat such an unqualified
statement as this, coming from me,
ksown as | am throughout the entire
land as a practitioner and lecturer,
will arouse the surprise and possible
animosity Of the medical profession
and astonish all with whom | am
acquainted, but | make the foregoing
statements based upon facts which |
am prepared to produce aud truths
which | can substantiate to the letter.
The welfare of those who may posi-
bly, be sufferers such as | was, is an
ample inducement for me to take the
step | have, and if | can successfully
warn Others from the dangerous path
in which | once walked, l am willing
to endure all professional and personal
consequences.
j. B. HENIoN, NJ. d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
Health is Wealth!

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

The latest novelty is dress album.
A piece of every new dress is care
fully cut and gummed on one side of
the leaf, and the date attached.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
LOVELY
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POSSIBLE TO ALL.

What Nature denies to many
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Under these circumstances q
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sold everywhere. Costs only
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06

Music books, magazines, illustrated
papers, etc., bound at the PUBLIC
LEDGER bindery, ID Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-06
TRUTH ATTESTED.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified.

In order that the public may fully realize
the commences Of the statements, as well as
the power and value of tho article Of which
they speak, we publish herewith the fac
smile signatures Of parties whose sincerity
is beyond question. The truth Of these testi-
monials is absolute, nor can the facts they an
ounce DO ignored:
MKMPms. TENN, April %. 1851
Messrs. II. II. Warner Il Co:
G~KNTLKMEN-I have been q sufferer nom my
infancy with disease Of the kidneys, and have
expended a great deal Of my hard earned
wages with physicians and at various springs
in search Of relief. None did me any good.
Finally, after reading several testimonials Of
the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, l concluded
to try II, and aftor having used four bottles
found that l had been entirely cured. and am
to-day as streng and healthy as any enc
have not seen any testimonials from any one
in this section of the country, and on this
account send mine voluntarily. hoping that
some one affected with this dangerous disease
may see 1t and be induced TO try it. It is the
most wonderful medicine l have ever seen.
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DIR PAPER s.,; e. 81 d g tS:'' IA sS''' s:u 4 e
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-10-25
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.

ALEXANDRIA, La,
Oct. 20, 1882.
At a called session of the City
Council there we're present:
VIC. McGimsey, Mayor.
N. L. McGinnis.
Edouard We'll.
w. O. Dammon.
Absent--W. W. Wilmington, Jr.,
Bernard Mayer.
The Mayor stated to the Board
that the object of the meeting was
to consider and take action if any be
necessary, in regard to the protec,
tion of the river front ofAlexapdria,
as contemplated by the U. s. author
tiles, who are now making prelimi.
nary surveys for the location of the
works intended.
! After some discussion Of the mat
ter, on motion of N. L. McGin,is,
the following resolution was adopted.
Whereas, The City Council desi.
ring that the most effective and
practical plan of protecting the river
front of Alexandria be adopted by
the government authorities and desi.
ring that the $4,000 appropriated
by Congress, be devoted exclusively
to that object, and believing that the
Council ought to know what method
and plan is to be adopted by the
Government.
Be it resolved, That the Mayor
be requested to engage the assist.
ance of R. W. Bringhurst, Parish
Surveyor, and with him, confer with
the U. S. Engineers now 10 charge of
this important work, with a view of
furnishing the Council With infor-
nation as to what plans are to be
adopted to protect the river front of
the City, where the work is to be 10
Gated, and whether any portion OF
the $4,000 appropriated by Con-
gress is to be expended in prelimi-
nary surveys, to the end that the
Council may cooperate, if they can,
with the U. S. authorities in render
ing the protection needed most eff
cient and paramount.
There being no other business
submitted, the Council adjourned.
W. G. McGIMSEY,
A. B. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-10-25

THE transit of Venus in Decem-
Der and the total eclipse of the sun
next May are alike taking the re-
sources of the scientific world. Ev-
cry civilized government has lent a
hand in aid of observations of the
transit, which are to be taken sim
ultaneously at the opposite ends OF
the earth. Some of our American
astronomers are about sailing from
San Francisco for the Southern hem
isphere.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-10-25

AN IMPosrER- The Baton Rouge
Cap'tolian Advocate exposes a fraud
as follows: A lad of about eighteen
summers has just left our town, hav.
ing taken in several of our generous
hearted citizens. He represented
himself as deaf mute, not able to
read or write, and in necessitous cir
cumstances. He visited many of the
stores, got the sympathy of all aud
the cash of many, and then skipped
out after which he was found to be
a fraud.