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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
A Dishonest Collector.

CHICAGO, January 12.-Several days
ago all the books belonging to the large
wholesale beer bottling firm of George
Hoffman & Bro. disappeared in a myste-
rious manner. Soon after the books were
missed, it leaked out that VIM. Barqui, a
collector for the firm, was short in his ac-
counts. He was placed under arrest, and
confessed that he had been systematically
robbing the firm and altering the books
for over year, and had induced COM
panions manned Frank Hastings, to make
away with the books. Both men we're
arrested, but no clue could be obtained 10
the missing books, and the men were re-
leased in hopes that one of them might 60
to the place where the books are con-
cealed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
Smallpox in Cincinnati.
Special to Nashville Banner.I

Special to Nashville Banner.
CINCINNATI, January 11.-Up tC
noon, eight new cases of smallpox had
been reported. The northern part o.
the city seems to be visited with the
plague more than any other part. The
disease originated in the western part
of the city, spreading eastward and
northward, but afterwards became
general, taking in all parts of the city.
A number of the force were out this
morning hunting new cases, and had
not reported up to II o'clock, and
therefore the list to day is expected to
be much larger than that of yesterday.
The scourge is considered epidemic
when thirty cases day are reported,
and it seems, from the reports Of the
last two days, that the most alarming
results may be looked for. If the re.
ports for the next two days show an
increase in new cases compared with
those Of to. day and yesterday, it will
be impossible to prevent an epidemic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
Disastrous Fires.

MENDOZA, ILL.,, January IA fire at
Arlington, six miles west of here, de.
stroyed the general merchandise store oil
Hill & Co. and hardware store of Dodge
& Co. Loss, $4,000.
RUsHv1LLE, ILL.,, January IA fire
yesterday originating in L. H. Seely's
three story building spread to the neigh.
boring buildings and inflicted loss ol
$4,000 or $4,000. The loss on Seely'i
building is $45OG insured. A. H. Seely
furniture dealer, $45OO; uninsured. Alex.
ander Howell, druggist, $6OOG insurance,
$500. Thomas Wilson, on building,
$1,000 not insured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12


THE School Board is in debt to a large
amount-perhaps over $50,0OO-though
we cannot turn to the exact figures at this
moment II the teachers are paid for the
holiday work, that will be about one
thousand dollars paid out for no services
rendered. The teachers are not paid for
summer vacations, and, strictly speaking,
could not insist on being paid for
the weeks vacation taken between
Christmas and New Years day. Very
nice economy is required to keep the
schools going at ALL The Board holds this
money as trust, and not as matter Of
ownership, favoritism or sentiment, and
whilst this may be set down as small
matter, we do not think it would be too
small for the consideration of business
house or private corporation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
The Guiteau TriaI.

WASHINGTON, January l2.-As soon
as the court was called to order Davidge
took position in front of the jury and
opened argument, with disclaimer Of
any intention to make a set speech, but
expressed a simple desire to render the
jury what aid he could in their present
and solemn duty. He said the time had
now come in this trial when the jury, to
become factors, whatever disorder or lew
ity might have characterized this trial,
there was but one sentiment in respect to
the conduct of the jury. An commended
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12

returned home to. Lancaster, Pa, after
the war of 1872, opened a law Office,
and his talents and industry soon Sc
cured for him a large and lucrative
practice, which extended over Lancas-
ter and adjoining counties. He was a
large, fine looking young man, and his
society was very much sought after,
especially by the ladies. In the
course of time he became engaged in
marriage to one of Lancaster's beau
tiful and accomplished daughters, a
high minded, independent, but
rather naughty and domineering,
lady. Professional business called
Mr.. Buchanan to a neighbcrine
county, where he remained for several
days, aud when he returned, late in
the day, he found his Office filed with
clients awaiting his arrival, who kept
him engaged until after the usual bed
hour at night, without affording him
an opportunity to take his supper.
AS soon as he was relieved from
his clients he hastened to the
home of his lady-loye, only to
find it closed and dark. Early the
next morning, however, he repeated
the visit. He rang the bell, when a
servant appeared, and ins response to
his inquiry for the object OF his visit,
was informed that "she was not at
home" This he knew was falsehood,
for he caught a glimpse of the lady
through an upper chamber window as
he was approaching the house. He
went away, but never called again.
Both parties we're too proud and inde-
pendent to ask or make an explana-
ton: The lady soon after went into
decline and died. Mr.. Buchanan
never courted another lady, and, al
though fond of the society of the
gentler sex, he lived and died bach
elor,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
NEW YORK.
The Railroad War - Govern
- meHt FOuFs Scs srce.

New York. January 12--It is stated
that the new proposition for the settle
ment of the railroad war was favorably
received at the conference yesterday, and
another conference will be held to-day.
Government fours are reported scarce,
on the sending of 100000 to Washington
within few days, MS security for circula-
tinn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
A White Owl.

Alma (Ark.) Independont.l
Mr.. John Miller, living near this
place, captured a genuine white owl in
his field on Wednesday Of last week,
He brought it to town on Saturday
last and sold it to r. w. Miles tor $40
1t is very large-larger than the com.
mon brown owl-and is the FIRST one
ever seen in this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
NAILS.
Advance Of Nails Fifteen Cents
on the Keg.

FIT sBUES, January I2.-At the regu-
lar monthly meeting Of the Western Nail
Association, after full interchange of
views, the card rate was advanced from
" % to 81 40 per keg The attendance
was large, and the reports on the state Of
trade most encouraging.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12

WHTTE-At His am. Tuesday, January
] 1872. ANNIE GRAHAM WHITE, wife of Leon
c. White.
Funeral will take placs from the residence
Of her grandmother, Mrs. NJ. J. Davis, lt2
Promenade street, tomorrow (FRIDAY) af-
ts.noOn at 8 o'clock. Services at First Meth.
odist Church Friends of the family are re-
specially invited 70 attend,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12

their digniaed department and close and
patient attention to the evidence, and he
could not doubt that, as they had received
the commendation of all in the past, they
would continue 10 deserve in the future
by their decision of the question before
tharn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
LiverDOOI Market.

LIVERPOOL, January u. - Bacor
Shoulders dull, at 34s. Lard
Prime western dull, at 56s. Sd. TalloV
Prime city steady, at 44s sd. Tur.
pentine spirits steady, at Ais. Resin
Common, at. London. frmer, at Is
3D.. Turpentine spirits, at London
firmer, at Ais. Cd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12

DooRKEEPER Brownlow, of the House
OF Representatives, has informed members
Of Congress that he don't want to have
any Democrats or any man suspected of
democracy in Office under him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
The Wenther.

WAsHINToN, January l2.-For the
Tennessee and Ohio valleys, generally
cloudy and rainy weather, easterly to
southerlY winds, falling barometer, sta
tionary or slight rise in temperature. For
the Missouri valley, rain and snow, east
erly to southerly winds, becoming varia-
bic during the night, lower barometer and
rising followed by lower temperature.
The Tennessee, Cumberland and lower
Ohio rivers will continue to rise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
Why James Buchanan Never
Married.

D. Harper in the Cincinnati Enquircr.l
The story Of Mr.. BuchaDan's court
ship and contratems with his lady love
which induced him to live and die a
bachelor, has often been told, but the
writer's pever seem to have learned the
real history of tho case, which was
related to me over forty years ago by
an intimate friend and neigbbor Of Mr.
Buchanan, the late John Snyder, of
Pittsburg. Mr.. Buchanan, after he
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12

The fire insurance business has not
shared in the general business boom.
The loss by Gre in this country during
1881 are estimated at the round total
of $lOO,0O0,OO0, and nineteen stock
insurance companies, representing an
aggregate capital Of over $3,00O,000,
have suspended, while only three new
ones have been organized. Competition
has resulted in such Wholesale cutting
of rates that few companies can make
any money.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
MASONIC NOTICE.

TNHE stated assembly O. Eureka Coun- g
will be held T0-NIGHT (Thursday ,the/V
18th inst, at IA o'clock, fer dispatch ofbusi-
ness. Visiting companions fraternally and
cordially Invited By order Of
W. $. MATHEWS, 7, 1. NJ.
D. G. TRADER, Recorder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12

MEMPHIS Degree Lodge, No. .,sssrO..
IHl 3, l. o. o L The officers
and members Of this Lodge are
requested 10 meet at their hall 'a6HsSS
this CIHURSDAY) night. January 18th, at ~
O'clock, for work in the degrees.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited
By order CHAS. VI. CARROLL, D. M.
s. III. UIBsON. Secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
ASphyXiafed.

OsKALoo, IA, January II -Thos.
Waters and Jasper Newton, miners,
we're overpowered by foul air in the
coal mines. Waters is dead and
NeWtnn cannot recnYer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-12
Death Ofa Radical Reform Lee.
turer.

BosToE, January l2-Mrs. Laura Ken
drick, radical reform lecturer, died yes.
terdsy, aged forty-nine.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-11-27
DEPARTURES

Schr Marion for Hamakua
Bktne Ella for San Francisco
u. s. S. Alaska outside.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-11-27
Nj. McInerny,

Agent for Ills Kingdom.
n. B.-Bewsre of imita-
ions, rs l have discovered
silver watches bear
ing the name of /" Waltham
Watches" which are ofSwiss
and are sold as
genuine Waltham watches.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-11-27

VESSELS LEAVING THIS DAY.
Stmr Iwalani for Kona and Kau
Stmr G II Bishop for Kauai
Stmr Kilauea IIou for Kahului
Stmr Lehua for Mololiai and Maui
Stmr Mokoiii for Koolau
Schr .Nettie Merrill for Lahaina
Schr Ehukai for Waialua
Schr Waimalu for Keiwilahilali
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-11-27
PASSENGERS.
VESSELS IN PORT.

Am schr Claus Spreckcls
Bark Helen W. Almy, Freeman,
Ger blk Livingston : p 81 o. AZ
Haw brig Ninito, Cameron
Brig w. q. Irwin.
Am bark Hope, Aspolet
Tern Kit Sap ~ az -
Bktnc Eureka
Tern Joseph Il. Russ
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-11-27
IT is said that the Meefoo is
ashore at Koolau. -
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Nov. PC L.,.,- g, t,.,.
Stmr Likelike from wintlward ports
Schr Manuokawai from Kauai
Schr Kaala from Waianac 8
Schr Malolo from Hakalau
Schr Mana from Kaiwilahilahi
Stmr Kapiolani from Lahaina
, 1882-04-22
The Dark Sugar Verdict,

The decision of the Supreme Court of
the United States in the case of Merritt,
Collector of the Port of New York, against
Welsh, was the cause of much rejoicing
among the sugar importers yesterday.
The suit which has just been settled by
the Court of last resort was of vital inte-
rest to all importers and manufacturers of
sugar, being, as it was, a test case precise
ly similar to over three hundred other
suits now pending and involving over
s. 1000, 900, which, according to this deci-
sion, have been paid in excess of the legal
customs duties since Secretary Sherman's
famous order of September, 1879.
Secretary Cheator, of the New York
Sugar Exchange, briefly explained the
true inwardnesS of this important decision
about as follows :-"Since 1861" he SAID,
"the tariff has classified sugars according
to color solely and by what is called the
Dutch standard. The colors are known
, 1882-04-22
TRANSLATION.


WaNBHEREAS the second meme
Wv Der of the Colonial Council
for the elective District of the town
of Christiansted with suburbs, Judge
II. A. Jirs, has vacated his seat in
consequence of his removal to St.
Thomas, an election of a member,
according to order from the Presi-
dency, will take place at the Court
House in C~hristiansted ON Monday
the list May next.
The polling will commence at II
o'clock moor and, in accordance
with the Colonial Law s 80, be
closed at 3 o'clock p. m.
The Elective Board for the town
of Christiansted with suburbs, st.
Croix April 18th 1882.
j. DUUS.
cOnSt. Chairman.
, 1882-04-22
acknowledgements

SOFA andet Medlem af Colonial
~ raadet for Christiansteds Byes
med Forsteders Valgkreds Under
dommer H. A. Jurs, err udtraadt af
Raadet paa Grund af hans Forhyt-
telse til st. Thomas, vii if0lge Pra-
sidentskabets Ordre Valg af ct
Nedlem tindo Sted i Thinghuset i
Christiansted Mandagen ZEN 1ste
Mai d. A.
Valghandlingen begynderM midday
III. y sIet og VII, i Henhold til
Colonialloyens s 80, blive sluttet
III. 3 slet.
Valgbcstyrelsen for Ch%ristiansteds
Byes med Forstaders Valgkreds,
st. Croix den 13do April 1882.
]. DUUS.
conSt. Formand,
, 1882-04-22
TRANSLATION.
Publication.

So URSUANT to ordinance of
6 10Th August 1874 it is hereby
made known, that [ have receiv-
ed announcement, that the retail
business hitherto carried on in this
town under the name of R. B..
SLATER will from the 18th instant
be conducted under the name of
ROBT. ARMSTRONG.
Christiansted's Police Office April
18th 1882.
j. DUUS.
cOnSt.
, 1882-04-22
PrOkIama.

"a LIE og Enhver der MATTE
SSSS have Noget at fordre paa Fel-
lesboet efter afgangne WILLIAM
FRANCIS og efterlevende Enke
JANE FRANCIS indkaldes herved
med 3 Maaneders Varsel til at n
melde og beviisliggj0re deres Krav
for undertegnede Skifteret.
Christiansteds Skifteret, St. Croix
den lite April 1882.
J. DUUS.
c0nSt.
, 1882-04-22
acknowledgements

SFAET bekjendtgj0res herved i
S Henhold til Anordning af
lode August 1874, at jeg under
13de dennes har modtaget Anmel-
delse ON at den her i Byen under
Firma II. b. SLATER hidtil drevne
Detailhandel fra lode samme Maa-
ned vii blive fortsat under Firma
ROBT. ARMSTRONG.
Christiansteds P0litikammer den
lode April 1852.
J. DUUS.
coast.
, 1882-04-22
TUE "a q s."

Is published Euery
"Wednesday &c Saturday.
Terms of Subscription,
dollars per annu1n, payable halfyearly
Single Copies to non-subscribers, s cents.
Parties DESTROYS Of Withdrawing their subscription to the
FU5s are required to give 5 months notice.
approved by Government25th June 1855
For an advertisement of g lines or under, l. to q insertions
Small Typo (Breyier) l to 8 Gnes"."... 800
Over 3 lines, pr. line 10
Large Type. Uong Primer, Small Plea
Plea and Columbia l to 3 lines ...... 100
Over 8 lines, pr. line .......,.,. 10
For a line Of the largest type .... .16
For one to three subsequent insertions the half amount Of
these charges will be made.
E~ All advertisements for insertion must be delivered at
his Office on Tuesdays &c Fridays not later than
one o'clock p m. The postage on letters to
this Office from West End OF st. Thomas must be repaid
or no hotice will be taken of them.
To cannot pay any attention
10 anonymous communications; every article must be
accompanied by the writer's name, not necessarily for publica-
zion, but as an evidence of authenticity, and for our own
security; aud it must be distinctly understood that when a
communication is inserted, the editor does not therefore
necessarily agree with the opinions expressed by the writer.
We cannot undertake to return nor preserve rejected manu-
scripts. Manuscript matter must be written only on one
side of the paper.
rY- Special Contracts viii be made with parties who may
be wishfnl to advertise yearly, half yearly, or quarterly.
nm DDINTIyn Executed at this Office with neatness
1VD fhlAIlAU and despatch.
, 1882-04-22
n n f.

geDAVING THIS DAY taken
&63 over in my WI name the
BUSINESS hitherto conducted by me in
this town under the name of r. B.
SLATER, [ beg to thank those
friends and customers who have
granted me their goodwill and
patronage, thereby enabling me, thus
far to carry on the business satisfac-
torily; and do earnestly solicit a
continuance of their favor. | take
this opportunity of requesting an
immediate settlement of ALL
OVER DUE ACCOUNTS.
Christiansted, St. Croix 10th April 1882.
ROBT. ARMSTRONG.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-08
Literature For Boys.

The old-fashioned stories which the un-
happy boys of the last generation read
have been succeeded by the manly and
fascinating criminal novel. In the old
story-books 1t was assumed that truthful
ness, honesty, and obedience to parents
were virtues, and that the Christian relig-
ion was not wholly devoid of merit. 1t
these views were not directly taught in the
Juvenile literature of our fathers, at all
events, they were never directly or indirect
" attacked. Boys learn nothing from
their story books except preposterous plat
itudes-nothing that was of any practical
use or tends to develop in them manly
and brilliant traits. No such complaint
can be made of the dime and half-dime
novels of the criminal school which are
now read by all our boys, either openly or
secretly. In these delightful stories new
forms Of slang are taught in the most ef.
fective way. The pleasures of burglary and
highway robbery, the manliness Of gam
bling and fighting, and heroism of success
full lying, are set forth in what is regarded
by youthful readers as glowing eloquence
while the great truths that all parents are
tyrants, that all religious men are hypo
critics, and that disobedience to fathers
is obedience to the nobler instincts Of juv.
emile nature, are sedulously taught. Such
stories as these develop all that is unmanly
and lawless in our boys, and teach them
lessons that cannot fail to be of immense
service to them in whatever criminal ca
reer they may adopt-w. R Alden In
Harper's Magazine, February.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-08
Preparing Cabbage for Fowls.

A correspondent of the Poultry Jour
nal and Record gives the following mode
of saving and preparing green food, es-
pecislly cabbage leaves, for fowls in
winter: 1t seems necessary for and ben
eficial to chickens to feed at all times on
some green food. During summer it Is
quite easy to supply their wants, and our
pets can get all they require if they are
allowed free range, but it is necessary
for us to provide for the hard winter
months. A cheap and practical way to
obtain green food during winter is the
following method: Take all the outside
leaves Of cabbage, which are generally
thrown away as useless, and put them
in layers with common rock salt, in
either, for that purpose, earthen pits or
clean barrels; stamp as solid as possible,
cover il up and let it ferment. In .
very short time a veritable sour cabbage
is obtained, which will keep through
winter, and will prove, as an addition to
their regular food, very valuable to our
pets. The cabbage can be given raw,
but it is preferable to feed it cooked, in
q lukewarm condition. The chickens
eat it with great relish and thrive won
derfully, as it does not only add to their
good condition during the hard and
cold winter months, but induces them
70 commence laying early and continue
diligently. Experience has shown in
Germany the merits of feeding sour
cabbage, and 1 can only advise the
readers of your valuable journal to give
it fair trial, as it Is not connected with
any great outlay of either labor or ex-
pense, and am certain that it will give
satisfaction to all.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-08
Comfort for Chewers.

From the strippers-room the tobacco
goes to the sorters. This branch Of the
business is entrusted to Negro women,
who become so expert that they can tell
the quality of the leaf by the touch alone.
After a certain amount of drying and dip
ping into various solutions, 1t goes through
the supreme process which make il palat-
able to the chewer. The leaves are laid
on the floor, not necessarily clean floor,
and then q Negro man, with pants rolled
up to the knees, walks backward and for
ward upon IL. As he does so, he pours
upon 1t q solution of loaf sugar, licorice,
delicate essences, etc, which, to use q dar-
keys expression, are well stomped in by
desc two foots." II, while performing this
stomping" business, he desires to spit,
the leaves get the benefit of that juice,
also; while with his bare feet he kicks
them over and over and stomps" both
sides well. The mess is then swept up in
to a pile and sfterward strung on poles
and dried.
:" Do the men wash their feet before go
ing on the tobaccof' inquired.
WE'LL They wash them when they
come off, was the smiling answer-Cor.
N. Y. Independent.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-08

Somebody has started the rather i'm
probable story that bug is now eating up
the anthracite coal crop. II that bug would
set to work and eat up the men who charge
$3.50 ton for the same, It would please us
better.
Go to Houghton's for Gold, Silver and
Steel spectacles, Reading Glasses and Opti-
cal Goods. An experience Of over nfteen
Years enables rs to guarantee satisfaction-
AN editor wrote q headline Horrible
Blunder to 20 oyer q railroad accident, but
though It was the printers fault that 1t got
over the account of 9 wedding, the editor
was the man thstgot thrashed all the same.
"A little four year old girl did not obey
when. her mother nrst called her. So her
mamma spoke sharply. Then she came in
and said: Mamma, I've been very kind to
you TO day, and don't want you TO speak so
large to me.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-08

THREE hundred disasters to vessels oc-
curred along our coasts within the past
year, by which the lives of 1s,0S9 persons
were imperilled, but through the agency
of our efficient Life Saving Service all but
nine of these persons were saved. Com
paratively few Of the well-houssd inhabi-
tsnts of the land know that Gordon Of
sentinels, through all the days and nights
of the whole wintry season, is tramping
the Atlantic Coast from Maine to Florida,
on the lookout for endangered vessels
The Iife-saving stations on the Atlantic
seaboard are within an average distance
Of five miles of each other, each crew con-
sisting of keeper and six surf-men. Two
patrolmen start at sunset from each station
in opposite directions, equipped with IAN
terms and signals, and meeting the one
from the next station, exchange checks,
which proves to the keeper that he has
faithfully performed his duty. A complete
register is kept by the keeper and sent to
the Chief of service at Washington at the
end of each week. The perfection to
which the whole system has attained is
due, largely, to the humanity, thorough
ness and sagacity of Summer 1. Kimbali,
who succeeded to the head Of the Revenue
Marine Bureau in 1871, and who origi-
mated the idsa Of guarding the entire
coasts of the nation. and expsrts In The
surf now garrison every point Of danger.
The subject forms most interesting paper
In Harper's Monthly for February.