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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
rYRAMIDAL L
A PhiladeIphian's Theories Put
Before the Baptist Mipis-
ters' Conference.

N. Y, Herald. Feb. ISL
A Baptist Ministers Conference
yesterday had another inslallment of
interpretations of the great pyra,
mid's symbols. Some time ago Mr..
G. w. French, Of Philadelphia, pre-
sented the astronomical and geomet-
rical results of Investigations of the
marvellous structure, and yesterday
morning he came higher again to give
the Conference the religious interpre-
tations Of those ancient symbols. The
chief point of the address was to prove
that the pyramid records the prophet
ic history Of Judaism and Christianity.
The arguments and correspondence
were ingeniously interviewer and were
illustrated with colored maps hung in
the room The pyramid was erected
before idolatry had made its way into
the world, and according to the lee
turer it contains no symbol of false
worship. Aud this, he claimed, con
frmed the Scriptural knowledge of
God held by 'Abimelech, King of Ge-
sar, and of the Pharoah of Egypt in
the time of Abraham. According to
Mr.. French, the narrow pas.
sageway in the pyramid SYM
bolizes the voyage Of life, which
slops downward to a dark hole
beneath the earth's surface and up
ward to the Kings chamber" where
the temperature stands unchangeably
at s~ixty-eight degrees. The horizon
tai passage symbolizes the departure of
the Jews from Egypt and also their
rejection Of the Christ. Then the per-
pendicular assent, the overhanging
wall and a particular step in pyra-
midal sign language mean that the
higher a man rises toward the divine
and the heavenly the more room there
is for him, though the ascent may be
difficult. The names of God, such as
"Elohim," II am that | am" were
numeralized and the outcome showed
two things-the unity Of God and the
fulfllment of certain prophecies in
1881. And in view Of the events of
last year Mr.. French thought that
these symbols of the Pyramid taken in
this connection we're something more
than mere condolences. The prophe-
cies of Daniel concerning the destruc-
ton of Jerusalem in seventy weeks
and the 1900 days were said to bring
out 1881, and also the Apocalyptic
vision Of 1860 from the Mobammedan
hegira in 62l give the same date. But
the Pyramid shows a plus 1881, which
includes part Of the current year, so
that great religious events may be
looked for ia this year of grace 1882.
Then the symbol of the Messiah is
found in the capstone, "the head of
the corner" the stone rejected of
men," but Of God %"elect precious"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

draWal from school life and her mar
rage she presided as the mistress Of
her fathers household. In December,
1929, she became the wife of Nh.
Webster, and left her fathers house
to reside with her husband in Wash
ington. There she remained through
the sessions of Congress of which MI.
Webster was a member. The sum
mers she usually spent at her hus.
bands country house at Mansfield.
In 1889 Mr.. Webster, being advised
by his friends and physicians to take
a protracted vacation, was accompan-
led by his wife to Europe. He took
letters of introduction to many nota-
bic English people, and among these
one to the cousin of the Duke of
Wellington, through whom he was
introduced to Queen Victoria. The
Queen invited Mr.. and Mrs. Webster
to dinner. Upon entering the dining
room they suddenly found
themselves separated by the Queen
taking an arm Of each and sitting them
on each side Of her. Continuing their
journey, they went to Paris and be-
came the guests of Louis Philippe
and the Queen Consort. They trav-
eled through Switzerland and Ger
many, and went to Edinburgh, from
whence they sailed for America.
Mr.. Webster died in Washington in
1852. Since then his wife has led a
retired life. Up to within three years
she lived in this city, but in 1879 she.
chose New Rochelle as her home. At
times she was absent-minded and
talked incoherently of her life, but
often would speak ot"Mr Webster"
as sheinvariably spoke of her deceased
husband entertainingly. AT the hour
of her death she regained conscious
ness and recognized her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Leroy, who was present with
her daughters. In appearance Mrs.
Webster was tall and vel proper.
toned. Her forehead was high and
broad, and her eyes were dark and
full. Her hair, once brown, was
thickly spread with gray. The funeral
will take place Wednesday morning at
II o'clock, and the services will be
hald in Trinity Episcopal church,
New Rochelle, by Rev. Drs. Charles
+. Canady and Highly. The body will
be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
The only remaining members Of the
family now alive are the children of
her daughter, Julia, Samuel Appleton
and Mrs. Jerome Bonaparte.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
Resoued from DeafIl.

William J. Coughlin, of Somervllle,
Mass, says; I'm the fall of 1876 l was
taken with a violent bleeding Of the
lungs, followed by a severe cough. l
was so weak at one time that | could
not leave my bed. In the summer of
1877 | was admitted to the city hospi-
tai. While there the doctors said |
had a hole in my left lung as big as a
half dollar. / was so far gone at one
time a report went around that l was
dead. | gave up hope, but a friend
told me of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the Lungs. l gotta bottle, Wcen to my
surprise and qualification | commenced
to feel better, and to-day | feel in bet
ter spirits than | have in the past
three years,
II write this hoping every one
afflicted with diseased lungs will be
induced to take DR.. Halls Balsam for
the lungs, and be convinced that CON
sumption can be cured" Sold by
druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
TRUTH ATTEsTED.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified

In order that the public may fully realize
the g~enuinenoss Of the statements, as well as
tho power and value of the 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
nounce be ignored:
MEMPHIs, Tenn, April %. 1881.
Messrs. II. H, Warner & Co:
GENTLENEN-I have been a sufferer from 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, / concluded
to try it, and aftor having used four bottles
found that l had been entirely cured. and an
to-day as streng and healthy as any one.
have not seen any testimonials from any ore
in this section of the country, and on this
account send mine voluntarily, hoping that
some one affected with this dangerous disease
may see it and be induced to try it. 1t is the
most wonderful medicine / have ever seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
while There's Life There's Hope

There is no condition so low as to
be hopeless, nor any plane so high as
to be without fear. Many use Browns
Iron Bitters in health as we'll as in
sickness. It is natures best assistant
in keeping health and in restoring
health. It's use will make you and
your family healthy, robust and strong,
and save much loss Of time and heavy
doctor bills.
S. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. W. Jones x Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

AMONG those who graduated with
high credit at the commencement of
the Memphis Hospital Medical Col
legs held at the Greenlaw Opera
House Wednesday night, the lst
inst, was DR.. Oliver H. Caldwell, Of
bod City, Texas. He was a hard stu
dent and acquitted himself well.
During the term Of his stay here he
made many friends whose best wishes
will follow him. He is a native of
Jefferson county, East Tennessee, and
was born and reared near New Mar
ket. Although not a young man, he is
in the prime of life, and will resume
the practice Of his profession, which
he dropped several years ago, with
we'll matured powers of body and
mind and with every prospect Of use
fitness and success. He left Tuesday
evening for his home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

Alexandria, Va, has a youth whose
spinal column is ofthe softest descrip.
ton. Afianced to a lady, several
times partial arrangements have been
made for their marriage, but on vari-
Gus pretexts he secured a postpone
ment. A fresh start toward the mat.
rimonial goal was taken lately, and
everything looked bright for the con.
summation of love. One day last
week was set for the ceremony. ar
engagements we're all made, the brides
attendants were in waiting, ETC., when
a note came from the expected groom
saying that his mother, by sobs, en-.
treaties and threats, having besieged
him to forego his plans, aud she being
dependent upon him for support, he
most respectfully asked a postpone
ment Of the marriage. The yount
lady having no alternative, the meet.
ing was adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

Mr.: John D. Brothers, of Ports.
mouth, o., writes: 1.-TWO years ago |
suffered from a severe attack Of mala.
rial fever; | was brought very low to
deaths door; | had never fully recoy.
cred, and often was distressed with
blliousness, headache, sinking chills,
night sweats, indigestion and painfui
urlnatlon. About three months ago |
noticed an Advertisement Of Browns
Iron Bltters in a Cincinnati paper.
From the 1rst, It seemed to beiusttho
medicine l had long needed / am
now just as strong and hearty as 4
buck, and weigh nearly half again as
much as | did three months !
s. Mansfield q Co., W, N. Wilksr.
son & Co., and g.. W. Jones & o.
wholesale. agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
Dealh Of Mrs. Daniel Webster.

Now York Special to Cincinnati Gazette.
Mrs. Daniel Webster died Sunday
niebt at 10 o'clock, in her rooms at The
Leroy House, New Rochelle. The
cause Of her death was pneumonia.
She had been complaining for several
months Of pains and weakness, ard on
Tuesday Of last week was attacked by
rheumatic fever, which developed into
pneumonia She was unconscious
for several days before her decease.
and, therefore, suffered but little pain.
Her physicians attributed the rapid
progress of the disease to her advanced
age, she having lately celebrated
her eighty-fourth birthday. She
was born September Is, 1898. Her
maiden name was Caroline Leroy, and
she was the youngest daughter Of Her.
man Leroy, and her father was the
senior member of the formerly we'll
known mercantile house Of Leroy,
Bayard q McEvers. Her mother died
when she val very young, and she was
sent TO a boarding school kept by
Madame Chegary, in New Brunswick,
n. j. In the time between her with.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
winding Up a 1908 Yarn.

NAsnfllio UOAAusl
The Banner of yesterday afternoon
says: "Dr. A. w. Hawkins, Commits
sioner, says that from inquiries re-
ceiyed in his Office since the decision
of the Supreme Court in the 100 3
bill, the price value of lands in Ten
nessee had fallen off fifty per cent"
A gentleman of this city, who has
always been known as a State credit
man, and who voted for Wright, said
to a World representative yesterday,
that since the decision of the 100
case by the Supreme Court, he had
accepted that opinion as ist and right,
and did not think it impaired or
affected in any way the credit of the
State. He said he bad noticed the
above quoted article, and he desired
to state that he would take all the
land and real estate the Commissioner
had for sale at the rate of fifty per
cent off Of its price value. and he
would take the last assessment as the
price value. Three other gentlemen
Of wealth said they would join him,
and take all they could at such figures.
These gentlemen mean what they say
about the matter, and if the Commits
sioner or anyone else who is afraid
their property will become valueless
under the ruling Of the Supreme
Court Of the State on the constitu.
tionality of the 1908 act, wants to
dispose Of that property, he can let
his wants be known at this Office and
can be accommodated.
The gentleman who made this state
ment to the World said he authorized
the Banner to say the same thing to
Commissioner Hawkins. 1t seems
strange that such a state Of affairs
should exisS as stated by the Commits
sioner, when real estate is in greater
demand here daily, and the price OF
property is constantly on the increase.
valuable lots difficult to obtain, and
improvements constantly going on.
New manufactures are in course oil
erection, and labor even is hard 10
secure to keep the spirit of progress
moving forward. as it struggles to do.
As a result of the great drought OF
last summer and the floods Of this
winter, there will, Of course, be a sea
son of hard times" but it is difficult
for the public to realize that the pric,
value Of lands in Tennessee has faller
off fifty per cent since the decision Of
the 1908 case.
A case in point illustrates the in.
crease in city property. A gentlec,ar
a year ago bought a vacant lot, 70
which he paid $1,000, and was mad,
the victim Of several jokes for so do
ing, but since the decision he has re
fused $4,000 for the lot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
The Close Oran historic winter

= a AANAeiAsl
The winter which has now reached
its close will be long remembered for
Its mildness7 not only in the New but
the Old World. Succeeding a winter
Of almost Unprecedented rigor, one
effect of which the blighting of the
%country's agricultural prospects to a
grave degree, it was peculiarly well
come. 1t would be a novel and most
instructive inquiry for some future
census statistician to ascertain what
effects upon the health and wealth Of
the people a winter like the past pro
duces. No doubt the results arrived
at would be startling, revealing
vast economics of the necessaries
Of life and an immense reduction
in the wear and waste of the human
body representing values far exceed
ing any ~pecuniary estimate we would
venture to assign. One Of the most
remarkable circumstances attending
the winter Of 1882 was the geo
graphical area oyer which its mildness
is already known to have prevailed in
Europe and America, and we should
not be surprised if later reports show
that it was less severe than might
have been expected in Asia. Should
this prove to have been the case, and
in any event, such a climatic phenom
enon is worthy of practical and thor.
ough Investigation. To trace it to its
real meteorological causes would open
the way for science to make a new adj
vance in predicting like or contrary
phenomena hereafter.
That seasons which, like the one
just closed. stand out in sharp historic
contrast with the average, can be indi-
Gated beforehand, seems highly prob
able; and with proper utilization OF
the weather data now obtainable from
all parts Of the torrid and temperate
zones We believe such forecasts can
be made with considerable correctness
From the incomplete data within
reach 10 the outset ofthe two winter.
preceding that Of 1882 the Herald
correctly pointed out the general char
acter Of the coming season, and las
fall it repeatedly showed strong mete
geological grounds on which to bas.
its forecast that the winter Just nov
closed would be unusually late AM
"milder" than its predecessors in tn
regions least Of the Mississippi. Thes,
and similar premonitions of cominl
seasons we're otguesswork, but found
ed on the general meteorological statuI
throughout the Northern Hemisphere
30 far as it could be determined b
the current weather statistics With
our reach. 1t may seem premature {
meteorologists, in the present state O
weather science and weather observa
tional facilities, to undertake sue
forecastings, and these attempts at tn
discovery Of the meteorological pecu
liarities Of the seasons yet undevel
oped may appear to conservative mind
too speculative and conjectural. Blu
the true test Of their utility is success
and even If they seem TO be guesses
, should be remembered that in physics
science, as 10 every other branch {
human inquiry,
The golden guess
il morning start 10 the full round Of truth.
With The extension and better uti
Z lzation Of weather systems, the poss
bilities Of making forecasts Of anomi
/ lous seasons open a magnificent futul
Of usefulness 10 m%eteOrOlogy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
NOn.Residenf Notice.

No. 4ssl-In tho Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, CONGRATULATIONS Rromm VS..
Nicholas Fromm.
1T appearing from tho bill which is sworn to
i In this cause that tho defendant, Nicholas
Fromm, is q nonresident Of the State oil
Tennessee; II is therefore ordered that he
house Of Shelby county, In Memphis, Tenn.
on or before tho first Monday in April, 1852,
and plead, answer or demur TO complainant
bill, or the Same will be taken for confessed
as to him and set for hearing ex-parto, and
that a copy Of this order be published once .
week, for four successive weeks, In the Public
Ledger.
This 2lst day Of February, 1882.
A copy-AtteEt:
RI BLACK. Clerk and Master.
By ] NJ Bradley, d. O. h M.
CIV Heiskell, s9lr for comprt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
House

Born the Democratic Executive
Committees Of Shelby county unite in
a call for a mass meeting at the court
house Tuesday night. There will
doubtless be a large attendance. The
coming canvass is fraught with no
common Importance. The State debt
question cannot but be the leading
issue, and it is the only one arising
from the war that remains unsettled
in this State. The voice Of old
Shelby county when raised will be
heard all the way to the Virginia line,
and it is our duty to give forth no
counsel that will not bear the test of
intelligent criticisms. Let common
Sense and practical ideas prevail, and
we have nothing to fear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

To all Who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOns Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., i will send
q recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary In South America. Send q
gelf-addreseed envelope TO the Rev. J0tEPH Il.
IaMAN. Station d, New York City.
52xxxiY52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
TnyaIuabIe i'm the Family.

CHARLESTON, S. O., Jan. Is, 81.
H. H.. Warner & Co.: Sirs-Your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure is inval-
liable in my family and would not be
without it. e.. A. EAsoN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

MEMPHIS, TENN, April 10, 1881.

nhooeNs' H. IL WARNER q OOs
G~ENrLEMEE-For over twenty years l have
been a sufferer from kidney trouble, accom-
panied by a female weakness which culmi-
treated by numerous doctors in Georgia and
Alabama, but none of them gave me any
benefit. In 1879 a friend advised me to use
Warner s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. One
bottle did me more good than all tho other
medicine l had taken in eighteen years, and
until | considered myself well. / believe it
to be the best remedy in the market for such
female disorders. / can chesrtully recon-
mend ii 10 all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

Remember all diseases Of the stom-
ach and intestines, urinary and digest
i've organs, are cured by using Browns
Iron Bitters.
S. Mansfield 4 Co W. N. Wilker-
son x TO-, and G. w Jones & Co.,
Wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
PUBLIC LEDGER,
Tar hin which, has passed the Mis-

THE bill which has passed the Mis-.
sissippi Legislature to reappOrtion the
State, provides for the election of 10
members to the House, and 40 to the
S~enate-the extreme limit allowed by
the Constitution. What a fine un-
wieldy circus there will be in the
Housa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

Never try to raise a family without
a good newspaper, provided it CON
tains the advertisement OF DR.. Bulls
cough syrup; for this valuable medi.
cine is necessary to keep your children
in good health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04
CONSTIPATION.

Ihave a positive remedy for the above disease; bv
Us use thousands OF cases Of the worst kind and Of long
faith In It's efficacy, thhs ] will send TWO BOTTITS
TREE, together with VALUABLE TREATISE nn
4is disease 70 any sufferer. Give Express and P.O adj.
tnss. DR., 4. A. sLoCUM, ISL Pearl 81, New York.
1Hxxxiv15d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-04

nAHA AYEAR and expenses to agents.
Outfit free. Address y. d.
Wv 9 Vickery, Augusta, Maine.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-06
COULISSE CHAT.

Reene the California tragedian, will play
for three weeks AT the FINN Avenue Iheatio Ia
January
Lawrence Barrett was a captain in the
Twenty eighth Massachusetts, Regiment ia the Cyil
War, but WAS discharged Ia 1852.
Eric Bayley and his company will sail for
New York about the lst Of September, Their season
viii begin ON the loui Of September In Hamilton,
Ont.
John T. Raymond will begin his next
season IN Lexington, KY, with ''FOr Congress
reaching the Park Theatre, New York, carly iu
october,
John Mccullough is in the West, and will
soon make trip 10 Yellowstone Park with Gen.
sheridan. lie opens his septem Der 4, at 81.
Paul, MINI.
While in Paris Rose Eytinge was a fre-
queut visitor 10 the Theatre du Gymuase to witness
the great performance Of Madame Pasea in MADAME
Cayelet,N Miss Eytinge proposes having the play
adapted 10 Tie American stage,
one scene in the third act of the Ro-
many Rye 10 bo produced at Booths Theatre ON
the 18Th ~ September win represent the inside Of
blTd-tauclet shop. -Four hundred birds dnaTe nj
kinds have been obtained by the mauagers fOr tlis
purpose
Mr.. Maurice Grau will have two companies
Of French singers under his control In this country
during The ensuing season. An opera bouIa troupe,
headed by the celebrated ThtO VIII first appear Ia New
YORK ON September N AZ tho new Casino, A company
formed 70 appear In grand opera win be headed by
soprano named dc ltNesi anu by Capoul ana Maize,
tenOis,
The Paris fGgaro announces the engage.
Inent by Mr. Maurice Grau Of Victor Capoul for a
series OF performances In the United states Mexico,
Havana, aud South America, extending over eighteen
months CapOul Is % leave llArfe The sh % Sep
TENDER FOR New York and the yeraUOus Ilgqro
It's readers that MS salary Is to DO At Tue late
OF -. 900 a month for ten performances.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-06

NBW lORK, August 5.-At Tie opening
the stock market Irregular, but prices In the
main were fraction lower than at yesterday 5
close, Memphis and Charleston, however, was y psI
cent. higher, Ia the early trade there waa frac-
tional decline IA tho general list, after which The
market became strong, aud little after midday am
advance took place. ranging from = 10 . per cent.
In which Northwest preferred and common, Illinois
Central, New Jersey Central Rock Island, Chicago,
burlington aud Quincy, aud uuiOn Pacific wero
most conspicuous he market aftor this became quet
aud weak, and prices sold down u 10 u per cent ,
Northwest, Chicago Burlington aud Quincy ore
gOH aud Trans Continental and Wabash being
Prominent Ia the downward movement, but In tho
hnal dealings there Was recovery OF 8GDl4 per
cent, Chicago Burlington aud Quincy leading
theren aud tue market although dun closed srOnl.
AT advance ON the day transactions Of 6M3 PEI
cent? the latter Memphis and Charleston. RiChmoud
aud Dauyllle and 81. Louis and san FraucscO, how
ever, are per cent lower Transactions aggre-
ted