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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
A STOLEN vAnlsE.
The Supposed Thieves Threaten
TO Shoot superintendent
Wrenne for Trying 10
Identity Them.


Nashville American, 1871
The following advertisement ap-
peared in yesterdays American:
r OST-FR0M THE LADIES' CAROF THE
IL train that left Chattanooga for Nashville
on the evening Of Thursday, the, 9th instant.
q small brown leather valise, with long straps,
and marked on the bottom, "George Cooper,
N. York" containing, principally, papers Of
no value except TO the owner. A reward of
S25 wall DO paid for information leading to the
EdSTeSs E6sE cooPER IF bs s
perintendont Chattanooga Depot, Nashville.
Last night, shortly after dark, two
men called on Superintendent NJ. j.
@. Wrenne, at his residence on Melee
more street. They first extinguished
the gas in front of the residence, for
the purpose, it Is thought, Of avoiding
detection. Superintendent Wrenne
came to the door and one of the men
asked him if he had the SIS. Super
intendent Wrenne said he did not and
asked them to come in and talk about
the matter. They declined. Super
intendent Wrenne then seized one of
the men and attempted to see who he
was. The other man then thrust a
revolver in his face and threatened to
blow his brains out if he did not re-
lease his partner. Superintendent
Wrenne at once released the man, and
both hastily departed. The police
we're notified Of the occurrence, but
had not arrested the men up to mid
night. The affair was generally talked
about on the streets last night.
ADVERTISEMENT appears in o-day's
American repeating the offer of the
reward. The valise contained papers
of value only to Mr.. Cooper, and he is
anxious to recover them. As stated
in the advertisement, the valise was
lost in the ladies' car Of the train that
left Chattanooga on last Thursday
evening. 1t is thought the two men
who called on Superintendent Wrenne
last night are the parties who stole the
valise. Their fear of being identified
lead the police to the conclusion that
they live in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

OpinionR. Hypocrisy IN any gulss
does not thrive in this atmosphere,
neither does bigotry or superstition;
but honest convictions on any subject
are certain to meet with respect and
federation. Meanwhile the Rev. T.
Dewitt Talmage, gesticulating wildly
with his coat tails, and ranting up and
down the rostrum of his religious hip
podrome in Brooklyn, Prof. Swing,
Judge Black, and other bright and
shining lights of the theological world
are giving this princely Pagan good
DEAF of gratuitous advertising, which
he quietly enjoys, as it brings shekels
into his Golfers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
Gen. Abe Buford, of Kentucky.

Wilmington DELI News.l
General Abe Buford, who has Joined
the church in his old age. belongs to a
Kentucky family, several generations
OF which have been prominent in one
way or another. He was educated at
the West Point Academy, where he
graduated in the class of al, which
had in it such famous men as Don
Carlos Buell., John +. Reynolds,
Thomas l. Rodman and SCHUYLER
Hamilton. For twelve years he served
In the old First Dragons, and at the
battle OF Buena Vista in the war with
Mexico he was brevetted Captain on
the field for gallant and meritorious
conduct. After the Mexican war he
was on duty for a time at the Cavalr,
School at Carlisle, Penn, butresigneC
from the army in 1854, when he helC
the rank Of Captain of Dragons. H,
then settled down in Woodford coun
ty, KY, as a farmer and breeder o
thoroughbred horses. During the re
bellion, he served in the Confederate
army, where he acquired the title 0
General" He has been know
throughout the country, since, as wei
as before the war, as an enterprisin
patron of the turf. In March, 1875
the veteran turfman was terribl
shocked by the act of his brother
Colonel Tom Buford, in shooting an
killing Judge Elliott, one of the Judge
Of the State Court of Appeals, becaus
he had given a decision against th
Buford family in a case which ha
been before the courts for eight year
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
BILL JONES' CATAPULT.
His Interesting Experience With
Himself and Some Lively
Hickory SapliBgs,
Grkn ,Ga.) sun.I

GriEn ga szn-l
Our fsllOE-citiEen, Bill Jones-so
called-Eas one among the large crowd
that attended the Coup Circus a few
Essks 1go in this city. The feature
that attracted NJ. Jones attention
mare than ANYTHING else Was the won
3srful e8t2puli-the flying machine
and the daring Ia In. The cstspalt
szEonasrtui machine, and Is 50 con-
trurtsa that By the agency Of large
number Of rubber cards, Il viii throw
q nan a great way IN the air, giving
hin several revolutions before aliEht-
inE. This trick excited the initiative
ness Of Mr.. Jones. and be told Johny
Doe and Dick Roe in confidence that
he could fx up a machine that would
fling him as far as the catapult did Lu
Iu, and . small wager was put up 70
stimulate Jones in the undertaking.
New, be it known, Mr.. Jones Is the
man who has been run over by q
freight train, and a 2.30 trotter in full
tilt knocked him within an ace Of the
further bank Of the dark river, and
the hard side of brick on another
occasion came near taking the half Of
his head off; yet, being unbafied, he
built a catapult of his own deyising.
The machine was easily constructed,
being made Of two good sized hickory
saplings, bent down and cut off about
fifteen feet from the earth. Across
these plank was fastened, upon which
the would-be Lu Lu was to lay him.
self At about the distance he mag.
ined he would fall a large lot o.
loose hay was placed, so as to make
the descent easy.
Everything being put in circus like
order, johnny Doe and Dick Roe anC
the boys in the neighborhood we're no
tilted to be on hand. The catapult
was sprung by means OF a windlass and
strong rope. Now" said Jones, put
ting himself in position in a way that
would have excited the envy flu IL
the original, when | say ready cut th,
cord and turn it loose" Everything
was arranged and the command given
Dick clipped the cord, and Jone
went up as il he had been shot from
a 2O0-pOund gun, and johnny Do,
says he went up as high as the wealth
er-cOek on the courthouse steeple
He passed forty feet beyond the ha,
pile, and fell in close proximity to
big stump. The only injury receive,
by Mr.. Jones was five broken ribs
nose dislocated, knocked breathlesI
and one arm a little out Of socket
His physicians say he will recover.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
objections to a special session

EAauFllte NDIlut Ao.l
1t has been suggested, as we pre
dieted before the case was decided.
that Governor Hawkins will call the
Legislature again together for the
purpose Of making settlement of the
State debt. While no man can object
TO settlement Of this question, we
believe that any attempt TO get a set
Element by the present Legislature
will be time and money thrown away.
One serious objection that will be
argued against any settlement made
by the present LEGISLATURE will be
that it is too close TO the lobby and
the rings. Its weak and faltering
material is too we'll known to
those who would corrupt.
The settlement would be decidedly
more healthy if it was made by repre-.
sentatives coming up fresh from the
people. These fellows, some Of them
have been away from home 80 long
that they have forgotten the facts az
we'll as the wishes Of their constituen.
cy. While we are not insisting on any
great intimacy, still we think that a
representative ought 10 have al least
passing acquaintance with his con.
stituency. Since the last regular
session of the Legislature some
Of them have needed an introduc.
ton 10 their people. II may be seri.
ously questioned, however, with
some Of them, if the Introduction
means voting, whether their people
will not respectfully decline the hon,
or (2) Of their acquaintance. An
other obstacle 10 the way Of a set
Element by this Legislature is Tho
fact that many conflicting opinions ar,
represented, and men will not fee
warranted in voting for any measur,
not in harmony with the platform up
on which they we're elected. Tn,
Republicans have one idea, th,
Wright men have a different basi
represented by the Wilson men, an,
one can hardly see how a settlemen
can be effected with all these con
ficting opinions IN the way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

No. l352--In tbs Chancery Court of Shelby
county, Tenn.-State of Tennessee ct al VS..
Thomas II Cooke OF al.
I appearing from the bill ia this cause that
i the defendants. Thomas II Cooke, individ-
ually, and as guardian, Thomas Il Cooke, IT,,
and John Cooke are non-residents of the
State OF Tennessee; II is therefore ordered that
they make their appearance herein, at the
courthouse OF Shelby county, in Memphis.
Tenn, on or before the first Monday In April,
lsSz, and plead, answer or demur TO complain
ant Dill, or the same will DO taken fer con-
fessed as TO them and set for hearing e. -parte,
and that a copy Of this order be published
once week, for four successive weeks in the
Public Ledger.
This It'll day Of I chruary, 1852.
A copy--Attest:
R. J. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
ByJ III Bradley, u. O. q NJ.
Lea, and Taylor h Carroll, sol'rs for
comPPh lSS l44 1850 ]
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
PUBLIC LEDGER.
WEDNESDAY EvsnInx. Fec. Is, Isss.

THE Chattanooga Times, an able
but usually bitter high credit organ,
comes down more gracefully and phil
osophically than any paper on that
side we have seen. The Times does not
propose to butt out a hatfull Of good
brains against the inevitable, nor even
to tear its hair, SO to speak, or to cry
over the split milk that was in the
1908 crook. Sensible-very sensible,
and we are glad to see it. The Times
says:
: Let the public mind settle down
upon something to substitute for the
bill which the Supreme Court has con-
yerted into waste paper. The wisdom
of calling the Legislature together at
once to repair the alleged damages
done the compromise is not feasible.
The thing-l00 3-has not been dam
aged it was scuttled and has sunk.
The bottom was knocked out of it.
That craft lisa wreck. A live substi-
tute and not dead carcass electrified
into ierky life is what the people de-
mand; they will have and approve
something new and different. We be-
lieve a majority of them would have
made secure 1908 as 6nality, had the
Supreme Court put upon it the sane
tion and seal at constitutionality, the
binding force of solemn contract
that failing, the late supposed settle
ment is not worth discussing.
Those who do most
in the direction of settlement, receive
least credit for their efforts from the
creditors, and, for one, we are utterly
tired of pulling against wind and tide
to benefit not alone ourselves and State,
but-chiehy parcel of rich men who
will not soil their dainty hands by
throwing US rope. We are quite
willing the question may drift on the
tide of agitation for the present, re-
serving to ourselves the right to take
such position in the futureas may best
suit urjudgment and convenience.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15


No. 4S46-In the Chancery Court Of. Shelby
county, Tenn.-F w Smith OF al, ex'rs, ETC.,
VS.. A Il Duva1 ct al.
VT appearing from the bill, which is sworn
i TO in this cause that the defendants, w
Otis, Annotta NJ Otis. b Willard, tilly Mil
lard, Brown, Julia Brown, John & Lens
dale, jr, and Anne Lonsdale are all non'resi-
dents OF the State of Tennessee; it is therefore
ordered that theymake their appearance here
in, at the courthouse OF Shelby county In
Memphis, Tenn, on or before the first Mon
day in April, 1882, and plead. answer OF
demur TO complainant bill, or the same will be
taken for as confessed to them and set fol
hearing exparte, and that a copy OF this order
be published once a week for four successive
weeks in the Memphis Public Ledger.
This llth day Of February, 1850.
A copy-Attest.
ByJ Bradley, d. Q. * Nj.
VIM NJ Randolph, sol'r for compPt,
l43 l49 1855
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

No. 42lS-In the Chanoery Court of Shelby
county, Tenn.-Anna Todd ct al VS.. Jam es
A Anderson, Administrator Of W X Todd,
TT appearing from the bill in this cause
/ that the defendant, James A Anderson.
Administrator Of W X 1odd, deceased, is
a resident Of the State of Iexas and
nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee;
Il Is therefore ordered that he make his APP
pearance herein, at the courthouse Of shelby
county, in Memphis. Tenn. on or be-
fore the FIRST Monday in March, 1882. and
plead, answer or demur TO complainant bill,
or the same will be takon for confessed
as 10 him and set for hearing ex-parte;
and that COPY Of this order be published once
week for four successive weeks In the Public
Ledger.
This 18th day OF January. 1882.
A cOpy-Attest:
r j BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By j NJ BRADLEY, d. o. an.
! 126 1872 1873 14I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

Mrs. Nancy Hartman, of Mansfield,
o., writes: II have been under the
care Of physician during the past
seven years. Sometimes would feel
better, and then again | would feel
worse. The past two years nothing
seemed to help me; About two months
ago my doctor seemed to be getting
discouraged, and l lay completely bed
ridden. | grew very nervous; the
least noise gave me great irritation,
The doctor, | suppose more to get me
off his hands than anything else, as
he said l would never leave my bed
told me l might try Browns Iron
Bitters, at the same time rsmarking;
1t was a good tonic, and would help
me keep alive | have used the rem.
edy about two months, and have been
out Of bed nearly two weeks, and now
help about the house. 1t has acted
like miracle in my case"
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker.
son g. Co., and G. W. Jones Il Co..
Wholesale agents
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
TRUTH ATTESTED.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified.

In order that the public may fully realize
the genuineness of the statements, as well as
the power and value of the article Of whicb
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
nounoe be ignored:
MEMPHIS, TENN, April %, 1851
Messrs. II. H. Warner 4 Co;
GRNTLEMRN-I have been sufferer from NV
infancy with disease Of the kidneys, and have
expended a great deal of my hard earned
wages with physicians ard 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 had been entirely cured. and am
to-day as strOng 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 it and be induced TO try it. 1t Is the
most wonderful medicine have ever seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tet-
ter, ehspped hands, chilblains, cornf
and all kinds of skin eruptions, ffeck
les and pimples. Be sure you gel
Henry's carbolic salve, as all others
are but limitations and counterfeits
Price . cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
Don't Dream.

Sleep, to be refreshing, should be
dreamless. Use Browns Iron Bitters,
and you will enjoy healthfnl, dreamless
slumber. 1t strengthens every part
Of the body, and is very soothing in its
effect on the brain and nervous sys-
tenn. 1t is the best medicine in the
world, and assists nature in removing
all symptoms of i'll health.
s. Mansfield & Co., W, N. Wilker-
son & Co.. and g. W. Jones 4 Co.
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

The PUBLIC LEDGER book bindery
u Madison street, Is ia the same build
ing as the newspaper and Job printing
establishment; 10 owned BY the same
proprietor; embraces all machines and
material used in a Grst.clasg book
bindery, and Il conducted by compe.
tent workmcn, capable Of executing
work In ~ goOd and substantial q
style as can be done anywhere. !
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., will sent
a recire that will cure you, FREE Oh
CHARGE, This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary ia south America. Send I
self-addressed envelope 10 the Rev. JosEPH I
IEHAS, Station D, New York City.
5zxxxiY52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
The January Money Freshet In
New Orleans.

On January 10th (being the 140th
monthly grand distribution), under
the sole management of Gen'ls G. /.
Beauregard Of La, and Jubal A..
Early Of Va, Of the Louisiana State
Lottery, the following named were
among fortunes favorites: The first
capital prize was drawn by No. 1905,
held by I. NJ. Davis Of Morning Star,
near Memphis, Tenn. The second
capital, $4,000, by No. 1906, held by
Sebastian Lehman, No. 1893 Larimer
st., Denver City, Col. The third
capital, $4,000, by No. 5000, by True
A. Heath, Concord, N. H. The fourth
capital prizes, two, of $500 each, by
No. 1929, held by -, Vicksburg,
Miss; and No. 1885, held by L.
Sanders, No, 321 Broadway, New
York city. Five prizes Of $1,000 each
we're distributed around among the
holders Of Nos. 1852, 1874, 29,7N
44,504 and 1929, residing at New
Orleans, New York city, Toledo, o..
Norfolk, Va, and Topeka, Kan. The
1920 drawing will occur March ia
and any information can be had on
application to M. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, La.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
Saturday, February 4. 1882,

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
to-wlt:
A certain house and lot, lying o1 the south
side Of Broadway street, in the city OF Mem
phis, east Of Rayburn avenue, and being LOT
No, - in Walkers sub-di vision, east of and
adjoining Mrs. Peacocke More particularly
described as follows: Beginning about sos feet
from Rayburn avenue and fronting 100 feet
more or less, on Broadway, by a depth of 29i
feet, more or less, running back between par
allel liRes.
Terms-One-third each. balance in six
twelve months; notes, with approved security
lien retained, etc.
This January 28, 1882.
Il. j. BLACK, Clerk and Matter.
Harris 4 Turley, soils for comppt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

Durno's catarrh snuff cures all at.
fections Of the mucous membrane d
the head and threat.
Dr.. Motifs liver pills are the best
cathartic W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

The most sacred obligation is the
marriage contract. The most sacred
duty is to maintain ones health. The
best medicine is Browns Iron Bitters.
s. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and @. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

"What is heavens best gift to
MANI" she asked, sweetly smiling on
him. "Dr. Bulls cough syrup" he
replied, with prejudice. He had just
been cured by it of a bad cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
TO DESTROY HILsELF WITH.

Kate Williams was also locked up.
They both refuse to make any state
ment whatever In the case, and think
it is better for their interest they
should not.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

DIR. Green's OxygeDated Bifters
is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bill
BUSINESS, malaria, indigestion, all dis
orders Of the stomach. and diseases Of
the blood, kidneys. liver, skin, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15

ChanCsry Sale Of RaaI Estate,
On Opened Biddings.

No. 1874, R--Chancery Court Of Shelby county
W A Whestley vs. VIM. i Jones ct al,
OY virtue of an interlOcutory decree for
ID sale, entered in the above cause
on January q, 1882, will sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, in front OF
Il clerk and masters Office, courthouse OF
Shabby county. Memphia. Tennessee. ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-15
Nonresident Notice.

nv-Ropairing promntiv attended u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
RsOETR Z.
BRfHMs.

The following from Dschelalendin Rumi
translated by Ritter describes the god Bran 4,
ma, and sprobably the only poem IN the word
which comes anywh ere near piciuring the great
Creator of all things The Brahmin belief IS,
that everything that is is God.
/ am the mote in the sunbeam, and I am The
burning sun.
"Rest here, whisper the atom; l call to the
orb, " Roll on
am the blush of the morning, and l am the
evening breeze
| am the leafs low murmur, the swell of the
terrible seas;
am the net, the fowler, the bird and its fright
ened cry,
The mirror, the form reflected, the sound and
is echo |
The lovers passionate pleading, the maiden 5
whispered fear,
The warrior. the blade that smites him, his
mothers heart-wrung fear;
am intoXication, grapes, wine-press and must
The guest, the host, the tavern, the goblet OF
crystal fine;
am the breath Of the flute, am the wind OF
man,
Gods glitter, the light Of the diamond and the
sea-pclrls lustre wan;
The rose her poet nightingale the songs from
his t!lruat that rise.
Flint SHARKS the taper the moth that about IL
flies;
I am both Good and Evil; the deed and the
deeds intent,
Temptation, victim, sinner, crime, pardon
punishment;
am what was IS, will he creations ascent
and fall;
The link. the chain of existence; beginning
and end OF all
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
September 10, 1852
The Barpcr's Ferry case.

Last week we published an account olthls
wonderful discovery, and it seems likely
that the necessary improvements will be
made. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company had e couple of mining engineers
examine it last week and capitalists from
MARYLAND have offered to put up large
hotel. open up the cave and pay Mr.. Rau a
handsome percentage Oh the receipts.
Rudalph Rau, who OWES the land about
the entrance to The cave, is tall, finely
built German, after the manly type Of the
Saxon race. lie lives like 4 patroon on a
farm of 500 acres Of the finest land in the
Shenandoah Nal,ey, and around his ample
board galherlS children and grandchildren.
His father was a distinguished member OF
the German Reichstag. of Parliament, and
took prominent past in the patriotic move
ment in 1878 in which Carl Seburz figured.
lie was tried .or ccdi,ious sleechcs and SEN
tenced Ia i5yesrs' Imprisonment. lis vile
labored for his release and finally secGTed
his pardon after ) years imprisonment, up
on the condition tist he would leave the
country. The condition was carefully kept
secret from the sturdy old patriot, who had
before refused to accept exile as the price oi
liberty. he was pusuaded TO visit this
country to see his son, this same Rudolph,
who previously cmigrated. The Germans
of New York gave him brilliant reception
when he landed, and fetcd him for several
davs. He had contracted the consumption
in prison. however and died within re-
faosa -P Pc1isfer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

Parties who intend TO use gas in theif
stores. dwellings. or Offices viii DO well 20
have the pipes introduced prior 70 the turn
ing on Of the gas a. the works. II viii be
less expensive, and can be done more
promptly than when rush is made. hf
Charles E. Seal, who has had a practical
experience Of fifteen years, as will be seen
b. card, offers his services as plumber and
gas-ftter. Work entrusted to him viii
doubtless, be well done.