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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03
HE WANTED MORE

Not long since a gen
tIeman in the East in
speaking of a certain
smoking tobacco said it
was so good he went
to sleep every evening
smoking and the more
he smoked the more he
wanted. B~lackwell's
Durham Long Cut will
not have that effect be-
cause we don't put any
Opium in it, so if you
want to get in the habit
of using Opium or other
drugs you had betternot
waste time and money
in smoking Blackwell's
Durham Long Cut, for
that is made only from
the 4urest and finest leaf
tobacco grown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03
TRUTH ATTEsTED.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified.

In order that tho public may fully realize
the genuineness Of the statements, as we'll as
the 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
ounce be ignored:
MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 20. 1881
Messrs. H. II, Warner 4 Co;
GKNTLEMgS-I have been a sufferer ffom my
infancy with disease Of the kidneys, and have
expended . great deal of my hard earned
wage 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 it, and aftor having used four bottles
found that l had been entirely cured. and am
to-day as streng and healthy as any one.
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
sec it and be induced to try it. It is the
most wonderful medicine | have ever seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03

Gentle
Women

Who want glossy, Iuxuriant
and wayy tresseS Of abundant,
beautiful Hair must usO
LYONS KATHAIR0N. This
elegant, cheap article always
makes the Hair grow freely
and fast, keeps it from falling
out, arrests and cures gray
ness, removes dandruff and
itching, makes the Hair
strong, giving it a curling
tendency and keep lg it in
any desired position. Beau
tifulg healthy Hair is the sure
result Of using KathairOn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03
Pensions for .So1dieES.
CONSUMPTION.

Ihavo a positive remedy for the above disease; BY.
Us use thousands Of cases OF the worstkind and Of long
standing have been cured, Indeed, so strong il INV.
faith in is efficacy, tbs Twill send TWO BOTTLES
tfhlk, together with. VALUABLE TREATISE on
tna disease to any sufferer. Give Express md Pc adj
Ness. On. !. A. SL0CUM, 1871 Pearl 81, New York.
~'144xxxivl5d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03

MANJH A YEAR and expenses to agents.
SG((v GSt9t free 1ue ASSss'' Maine Z; g:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03

AdvertisersI Send for our Select List Of
Local Newspaper. Geo. p. Rowell & Co.,
10 Spruce St., NY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03

1855 Eckerly & Bro vs. same.
S57 Jos Schlitz Brewing Co tssame
858 Luehrman, II. VS. same.
859 Robertson, 5 NJ, VS. same.
500 Zellner q Co VS. same.
S61 Co VS. Taylor, ] A,
1862 Same VS. same.
1863 Same VS. same.
1854 Same VS. same.
S65 Same VS. same,
500 Same VS. same.
867 Taylor, j A, VS. NJ 4 Co.
868 Same VS. same.
1859 Same VS. same.
$40 Same VS. same.
81 Same VS. same.
So Same VS. same.
873 Same VS. same.
8T4 Same VS. same.
875 Same VS. same.
$40 Same vs. same.
877 Same VS. same.
878 Same VS. same.
$40 Same VS. same.
NnA n H.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-03

the same as in the other cases. Stock
privileges, or puts" calls and
spreads" or "straddles" as they are
commonly called, are contracts enti-
Ting the holder to receive or deliver
certain stocks at any time within a pc.
Rod limited usually from thirty to
sixty days., and at a price therein
specified; in the case Of spreads"
the privilege is either to receive or
deliver. A certain cash price is paid
for the contract by the purchaser, and
and his entire liability in the trans
action is limited to that amount; and
as the question of interest does not
enter into the matter, the uncertain
ties Of the money market need not be
taken into consideration. The amount
paid for a 100 share privilege is gener-
ally 500 for thirty days, and $3.50 to
5000 for sixty days, and for double
privileges a larger amount. The vari-
ance from the current market price at
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
ANEW INDUSTRY

One of the most significant results
appearing in the recent census bulletin
giving the statistics OF manufactures in
the United States by industries is the re-
turns of cotton-seed oil aud cake. These
returns show that in 1880 there were
forty-fve establishments of this kind in
the country, presumably in the south,
and that the value Of products for that
year was nearly eight milliop dollars.
The cotton seed used was valued at about
five and half million dollars. In 1870
there were but twenty-six of these mills,
only million and three hundred thou
sand dollars worth of seed was pressed,
and million two hundred thousand
dollars worth of oil made. The bust
ness is now carried on to vastly greater
extent than it was in 1880, since within
the past two years many new mills with
extensive capacity and improved ma
chinery have sprung up, in various parts
Of the southern states. The growth Of
this new industry in the next few years
OA>Ao 4ttAA W NC CuO4"OuSs Il AO bOuCu uhS
at last found a source Of great wealth in
what, until recently, was considered Of
no value. Before the war millions of
dollars in cotton seed were yearly thrown
away. The utility Of the seed as fer
tilizer was then discovered, and it was
for time used chiefly for this purpose.
It was next found to contain valuable
oil which is now: pressed out, refined
and used chiefly for cooking purposes
as substitute for lard, while the re-
naming meal or cake has proved to be a
rich food for animals. Even the hulls
of the seed make an excellent fuel.
Seed that was once thrown away is now
sold for twelve and fifteen dollars ton,
and the price is likely to go higher.
Much of this product is still wasted in
some parts OF the south, owing chiefly
to the want of convenient mills. 1t has
been estimated that atno distant day the
annual crop of cotton seed will be con-
verted into products to the value of fifty
to seventy five million dollars.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27

clans, and instrument makers. It melts
at 1902 G. Aluminium is highly sonor-
GUS. 1t is easily gilt or colored, and is
the ideal metal for domestic luxuries and
human lse generally, as it is light, and
requires no care, like. steel, silver or
brass. The oxide of aluminium crystal
lied is the basis d rubies, the topaz,
the sapphire, and tho oriental am ethyst.,
Ten parts of aluminuma and ninety
parts of copper ptoduce|.a bronze re!
sembling gold, which surrasses every
other kind of bronze in 6rmness, aud
can be worked like steel. This is
enough to show the value of aluminium
and its common occurrence. The point
to achieve now is a simple method by
which our mountains and our clay banks
can be made to; give up their treasure.
so that every theater- goer can have a
light and handsome glass, every diner a
hand some knife andspoon, every bridge
builder-but we shall wait for particu-
lars from .,ondon and from our own in
ventOrs.% y = +
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
He COMING METAL.

"A dispatch from London announcing
that at last method for the cheap pro-
duction OF aluminium in large quantities
has been discovered, and that the metal
trade OF Birmingham and Sheffield is in
commotion thereat, led the Boston Daily
Advertiser to comment as follows: May
this be true, though it is quite certain
that we shall neither have aluminium as
cheap as steel, nor that we shall have to
wait another fifty years for the discovery
of the process now needed. Aluminium
costs at present about forty cents an
ounce, year ago it cost dollar per
ounce, and fifty years ago it was dearer
than platinum. The present production
Of this ubiquitous meta1sis ,estimated at
$500 tons year. Yet the actual de-
'mand for aluminium would be very great
if the metal could be supplied in guam
titles and cheap. The London dispatch,
therefore, deserves general attention.; If
but for the purpose of directing the at
tention Of metallurgists and inventors to
a field promising UNLIMITED rewards.
Aluminium, like; iron. does not occur in
it's pure state; but in connection with
silcates Or loan forms whole mountain
ranges and fertile q valleys. lt>is the very
essence of feldspar and of clay. It was
discovered in 1927 by the great -Wohler,
but recently deceased, and its technical
treatment hos been sdescrihed- kest hv
-S&nte Chire DeviNe. THE sEam2neriial
article, however, is not chemically pure,
containing from two to twelve per cent.
of foreign substances, chiefly iron and
|isilieum:s Yet. even. this article stands,
in color and lustre, between platinum
and silver; it is four times lighter than
silver, highly ductile and malleable, and
may be made sss hard as ron. N doef
"inSot oxidize on exposure, and plfhesef7sAi
it's 1lustre where silver would be tar.
; nished. It forms alloys with most
metals, and with copper produces &
metal highly valued by jewelers.; Opt.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS AGAINST. COLD

Thegreat thermal changes now occur
ring with the alienation of "cold
waves" and "warm spells of weather
over the country, says the New York
Herald, will be unusually fruitful of
winter diseases unless the public guard
themselves against the irregularities. of
the season. Strange as it may seem, it
has been found that the mortality due to
the winter extremes (from bronchitis,
diseases of the respiratory organs and
nervous affections) falls most heavily on
females-the class least exposed to out
of-door air. The report of Buchan on
British mortality shows that in winter
''the mortality rises to liz per cent.
above the average among females,
whereas among males it only rises to Il
per cent. " This fact powerfullysuggests
that the perilsof our winter cold are not
to be overcome by housing ourselves or
our children, but rather by hardening
the body by moderate and we'll guarded
exposure to the boreal weather. To
temperate, sufficiently fed and well clad
people the "Arctic wave "of this season
is not an unmingled evil, but may be a
means Of inauguration. The great dan
ger to people of weak lungs from it's WIS.,
itation in our large cities arises from
the fact that with the sudden altera-
ton of tempera:'; rfor which many such
invalids are IL. pared by proper nu-
triton and clothing, the cold wave fills
the air with dust and putrefactive Or
ganic matter of dirty streets which must
be inhaled freely when they 60 out of
doors. The geld, dry air of such high
pressure wave, as it bursts over city,
has not, therefore the antiseptic quail
ties which make pure, cold and rari-
fed air of the Alpine resorts so curative
to pulmonary patients that residence
in the Engadine often causes the chest
to expand and tones up the whole sys-
tenn. The cold waves which leach us
are not attended by long continued high
winds; the central area of each wave is
comparatively calm, SO that ii the pre-:
caution is taken to avoid exposure to it's
high winds, usually lasting about six or
eight houls, the danger of facing it is
much lessened. If this precaution was
observed by delicate and young persons,
and care taken not to remain in the cold
air after the system has ceased to react,
thousands of lives might be saved which
every year perish in periods of extreme
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
Found a. Garter.

A St. Louis station agent recently
picked up something that made him blush
and hurry to hide it in his pocket.
Shortly atterward rich-looking gentle
man, approaching him, asked; him if he
had found anything Of value, "No,"
sig :he I'll n !; M. said the gentle,
man, but | saw you pick it up Just
now" The agent was on the point of
denying again, when suddenly recollect-
ing, he pulled it out of his pocket, say.
ing: "That's it, but don't think it's of
much value" The gentleman thereup-
on showing him an elegant gold buckle
adorned with couple of diamonds worth
5000, walked off and handed the garter
to his delighted wife. =. as:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
A Chinese New Years Celebration

The following is an extract from an ar,
ticle entitled "A Chinese New Years
Day in Santa Barbara, by II. H., in the
January"St Nicholas: ga ..
The Chinese New Years Day in 1882
fell on thea seventeenth of February.
They have week Of holidays at their
New Yea, just as we do between the
twenty &fth of December and the first of
January.
In the cities they make fine display
of fireworks, but none of the Chinese
people in Santa Barbara are rich, so
there We're no fireworks, except crack
ers; but there were barrels aud barrels
full OF these, and the Chinese boys do
not fire off crackers on their New Years
day as American boys do, cracker at
time, or one package at a time; they
bring out large box full, or barrel
full. and fire them of, package after
package, as fast as they can, till the air is
as full of smoke as if there were fire,
and the ground iB covered with red,
half-burned ends. -. :
1t was amusing to watch the Ameri-
can boy darti11g about from shop to
shop and house to house, coming out
with their hands full of queer Chinese
things to eat, showing them to each
other and comparing notes.
"Oh, let me taste that p one boy
would exclaim, on seeing some new
thing; and, "Where did you get it
Which house gives that?" Then the
whole party would race off to make de-
scent on the house, ind get some more.
Thought it wonderfully hospitable ON
the part Of the Chinese people to let all
these American boys run in and out of
their housessin that way, and help them
selves from the New Years feast.
Some OF the boys were very rude and
il.mannered- better than street.
beggars; but the Chinese were polite and
generous to them all.
In some OF the stores there were men
playing q game that has been played, un-
der different names, all over the world.
1t consists simply in one man holding
out his hand, with part of the fingers
closed and part open, and his antagonist
calling out, instantly, how many of his
fingers are open. One would think
nothing would be easier than this. But
when the movements are made rapidly
it is next to impossible to call out the
number quickly without making a mis-
take. For every mistake fine of some
sort, according TO the agreement OF. the
players, is to be paid. These Chinese
men played it with such vehemence that
the perspiration stood on their fore
heads, and their shrill crying out of the
numbers sounded like unbroken SEN
fences; there did not seem g. breath be.
tween them. They rested their elbows
on the table, and with every opening
and closing of the fingers, thrust the
forearm forward to it's full length, SO
there, was violent exercise in it. !,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
A Delicate Scale.

In what is claimed to be most deli
cate pair Of scales in the world, accord
ing to the account given in the scientific
papers, the beam is made of rye straw,
and altogether with the pans, which are
made of aluminium, weighs fifteen grains..
In the most delicate scale heretofore
made the beam and pan weighed sixty
eight grains-the beam being made Of,
aluminum-and the instrument was ca
jpable of weighing to the one-thousandth
Of grain. This new scale, however,
weighs to the zone ten-thousandth' of a
grain. A piece of hair4one inch long, on
beng weighed with this wonderful ap-
paratus. was found 10 represent the al
most sinfniteasi1mal quantity >ofone thou
sandth of 9 srain. .,,f 49,,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
A RailrOad GObbled.

One of the results of the late war between
the great rival railway companies of the North
west is the virtual absorption of the Chicago,
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha line by the
Mr., Marvin Hughitt, the general manager OF
the latter, and who is one of the most success
full railroad managers in the world, becomes
president Of the absorbed line, which will
henceforth be run as part of the Chicago and
North Western Railway Company's grand sys-
tenn of roads. Mr.. H. H. Porter, the late
president of the Omaha line, and who was the
disturbing element which prolonged the re-
cent war Of rates, retires from the field, and a
permanent peace is now anticipated.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
Work of the Flames.

Six stores were consumed by fire at Shubuta,
Miss, on the 22d. Loss 1924, 900.
The Mount Tom Thread Companys works at
East Hampton, Mass, burned or the I'D inst.
Loss Csc, 1000: * : i. = g.. L.
Otto & Layers lager beer brewery at Cam
den, N. L., was destroyed by fire on the 22d
inst. Loss heavy.
The cotton factory at Brownsville, Tenn,
was reduced to ashes on the 23d. Loss $751;
600. ;
Birmingham, Conn, suffered a~loss of Bas-
sett's paper box factory and Halleck's hardware
establishment by fire on the 22d. Loss $780,
600.
The Albion Mills, at Black River Falls. Wis.
owned BY D. J. Spaulding, we're consumed by
fire on the 22d. machinery for the Holly water
works wss gig d1 tue pqil!ing and DESTROYED.
! The Msnsard aoek Odd the: Union Hotel,
adjoining were reduced Ito ash ee at OsWego,
N. Y, on the night OF. the Goth. Loss $85, 1000.
The Mansard Block was owned by the United
States Life Insurance Company of New York.
Rutter's book bindery;g New York City,
burned ON the 21st. Loss $4,000.
the 21st inst. The blaze originated in the
magnificent new Commercial Advertiser build
ing, which in a brief space of time was reduced
to- q smoking pile with its valuable contents of
presses and other printing material. The en-
ployes made their exit from the burning struc-
ture by means of the fire escape. One of their
| number WIS badly burned, however. About
the time the walls Of the Advertiser building
began to crumble the fire communicated to the
fine structure occupied by Miller Greiner,
wholesale grocers, HarvyJ. Blakeslee, saddlery
dealer, and by various Masonic bodies and soon
that imposing pile was sadly damaged. Before
the flames were controlled by the firemen
Heny Smith, q fireman, was fatally injured by
falling walls. The loss BY the fire is as fol-
lows: Warren's Advertiser building and con-
tents, $175,00O; insured for 1926, 900. The
4 Miller b Greiner; building and contents were
damaged to the extent of $17s, 900. The car
Pets, furniture, and paraphernaha OF the
Masonic bodies, valued at $37 ,00o, we're totally
destroyed The total loss by the fire is esti-
nfated at $500, 900. 1850 ~,....- x~s
szHagefty L Sons auction house al st.: Louis,
Mo-, WIS gnttedsby s+onthe 21st, causing "a
loss of $4,000. Insured for $4,000. The
upper stories Of the building were occupied by
Walker & Co.'S dry goods store in which was 8
I stock valued at: $75, 900, most of which wal
burned. Mayer + Co.'S hat store and Franl
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
Minor MiShapx.

During hailstorm at Huntsville, Texas, on
the night of the 18th, milling house was
blown down, killing Albert Dryden and four
negro women who had sought shelter under
the roof.
Thomas Doyle and Katie A. Morgan, a run
away couple from Oneida County, N. Y.,:were
found suffocated in their room at Rochester
on the morning of the 10th, having blown out
the gas. ; i ::
The farmhouse of John Clark, in Linn
County, Kansas, burned on the night of the
18th. His three children persisted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
- f.
. ..Suicida.

i At Fort Apache, on the 18th, Lieutenant
Colonel George W. schoheId. of the 9Th
cavalry, killed himself with revolver. from
despondency caused By i'll health. He en-
outbreak of the war; as lieutenant Of artiI-
lery, and rose to the rank of brevet brigadier
general. In 1866 he was commissioned ajor
Of regulars. He is brother of General John
NJ. Schofeld, now commanding the division of
the Pacific, and his father and sister reside in
Ghicapo
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27

a MINE near Ell Dorado, CAL, was last
week leased, and the mill was stopped
Tor cleanup. One of the plates being
found loose it was taken up when it was
discovered that more OF: less sediment
had found. its way under the plate, and
closer investigation showed that large
percentage Of it was gold. This discov-
:ery led to the taking up of all the
plates, and to. the owners great sur
Prise and pleasure, the under side gave
a cleanup of 81, 600.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
NEWS In BRIEF.
Fatal Explosions,

exploded in the Globe Rolling Mill, at Cincin-
matt, O.. killing two men and seriously injuring
several others. :.
!, A5terrible explosion occurred at the Laffiin
4 Rand Powder Works, Singack, N. j., on the
18TH. which resulted fatally to three employees.
The buildings were completely destroyed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27

Is compound Of the virtues of sarsapar,l-
the iodide OF potash and iron, all powerful
matchmaking, blood-cleansing, and ife-sus-
tanning elements. 1t is the purest, safest.
and most effectual alternative medicine
known or available to the public. The sci
ences OF medicine and chemistry have never
produced so valuable remedy, nor one so
potent to cure all diseases resulting from
impure blood. 1t cures Scrofula and
Rose, or St. Anthony's Fire, Pimples
and Face-grubs, Pustules, Blotches,
Boils, Tumors,, letter: Humors,
Salt Rheun, Scald-head, Ring-worm,
Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Mercurial
nesses and Irregularities, Jaundice,
Affections of the Liver, Dyspepsia,
Emaciation, and General Debility.
BY its searching and cleansing qualities
it purges out the foul corruptionS which
rontaminate the blood and cause terange-
lnent and decay. 1t stimulates and enlivens
the vital functions. promotes energy and
strength, restores and preserves health, and
iniuses new life and vigor throughout the
whole system. No sufferer from any dis
ease which arises from impurity of the
blood need despair who will give AYERS
SAKSAPARlLLA fair trial.
1t is folly to experiment with the numer-
"i's low-priced mixtures, Of cheap materials,
and without medicinal virtues, offered as
headquarters, while disease becomes more
firmly seated. AYERS SARsAPARILLA is a
medicine of such concentrated curative
power, that it is by far. the best, cheapest.
aud most reliable blood-ruriier known
Physicians know it's composition, and pre-
scribe it. 1t has been widely used for forty
ears, and has won the unqualified conf.
,lcnce of millions whom it has benefited.
Prepared by Or. J. c. Aver e. Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
Lowell, Mass.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-12-27
Obituary

Rear Admiral James F. Schenck, retired,
brother Of Gen. Robert C. Schenck. died at
Dayton: o., on the 21st inst, aged " years.
He entered the service in 1921 and WIS made q
rear-admiral in 1868. He commanded the fleet
! which operated against Fort Fisher during the
rebellion. y:.lEy
/ Ex-Gov. Ben. G. Humphreys died suddenly
at Letlore County, Miss. on the Goth. lie was
! distinguished rebel general during the war,
ami i'll 1865 was expelled from the governors
office at the points Of federal bayonets.
Trenor ". Park, of Bennington, VT, capt.
talist of considerable note, died of paralysis
on board the steamer San Bias at Aspinwalf on
the 18th iust.
Henry James, ST., prominent in literary cir
cles, died at Boston on the 10Th.
Isaac Hedges. for many years closely identi-
fed with the sorghum interests of the west
died at st. Louis, Mo-, on the 10Th, after q
/ brief illness.
James Lyons, who was member of the con-
federate congress, died at Richmond, Va, on
the 18th, aged 81.
James Laughlin, senior member of the iron
maHnfactunpg firm of Jones g. Laughlin, died
Of many months duration.