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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-05

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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-05

f. H. DUNCAN & TIN BoBBIN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

A correspondent Of the Liverpool
Mercury, speaking Of Mr.. Bright's
projected tour of America, says: "Mr.
Bright has given up all idea of ever
visiting America. He has never seen
the land whose institutions he has ad-
mired so much, and every effort which
has been made to induce him to spend
a short time in the country Of West
ern freedom has failed. The most
promising proposal was that made by
Mr.. L. b. Potter some years ago. Mr..
Potter wanted Mr.. Bright to prove to
the Americans that they did them
selves a wrong by their policy Of Pro-
lection. He arranged a little tour
which was to be diversified by the de.
livery Of only four political speeches
at New York. Boston, Chicago and
Philadelphia, if my memory does not
deceive me. Mr.. Fright declined the
tempting offer; and, instead of going
to America, offered a eulogy Of the
country at the meeting wherein Mr..
Potter related his own adventures.
The opportunity having passed, Mr..
Bright became a Minister, and a voy.
age to the States became out of the
question. His resignation has revived
the American hope that he would
visit them. They asked him TO attend
the New England Fair. He has fin.
ally declined. Though it would give
him great pleasure 10 visit America,
he has no intention Of so doing. he
apparently reconciles himself to never
seeing the country which he admires
more than any nation in the world
save bis own"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
SADLY sNUBBED.
John v. Wright Ignored at MOr.
ristOwn.
Other Important Events Wired
by the Democrats Corps
of Reporters.
speolaI . ths ohattanoorn pomnorat.

opeolal 10 the ChattanoOga Democrat.
MoRRIsTowN, September 25.-For
some time the Bolter aud Republican
organs Of this district have advertised
TO the world that Hon. John V.
Wright, former Democratic candidate
tor Governor 1.-TWO years ago), would
address the people here to-day. The
Democracy of this county admins.
tered to this pet of bolterism-this
man who is a member Of the Hawkins,
Beasley and RUSSELL mutual aid So
ciety-one OF the severest rebukes that
could possibly have been given him,
lie is the man whom we supported SO
fervently two years ago by our votes
and our labor, and he shows we'll his
appreciation Of our humble efforts by
coming into u midst to-day seeking
to disrupt the party we love so we'll.
AT the appointed hour the speaker
appeared at the Courthouse aud
found his audience composed of four
newspaper reporters and ten Republi-
cans. Alter waiting until the min
utes grew into hours, the party dis
senter retraced his footsteps to his
hotel and doubtless repeated his Grafton
to the empty walls of his room. The
people here entirely ignore him, and if
he had been able to muster up a crowd
he would have only been wasting his
sweetness on the desert air.
The boilers got poor comfort in tl.is
part Of the State, and in consequence
thereof they are as scarce as were the
people in Judge Wright's audience
to day. Democracy here is solid for
General Bate, and | think he need
have no apprehension about getting
the full strength of the Democracy in
East Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
SCORCHlNG a U
A EtrAage Case Which Was Sub
mitted 60 the skill of u Du-
buque Physician.
Dnbnsus telegram.


There resides in this county, be-
tween Dubuque and Rockdals, a girl
about seventeen years Of age, who has
no hair on the top Of her head, and
never will have. The cause of this is
worth relating. About seventeen
years ago a well known physician Of
this city was called upon by a woman
with an infant in her arms, and asked
that the babe be treated for a peculiar
ailment. The top Of the child's head
seemed to be coming off; 10 fact the
skull had already parted at the sut
ures, and was liable in a short time to
be entirely loose. The physician made
some inquiries and learned the follow
ing facts: The father and mother had
gone home from Dubuque one night
with a bottle Of liquor, and, after
drinking until they were stupid from
the effects of it, laid down in front Of
the fireplace and went to sleep. The
fire was burning brightly and threw
out a steady heat. The infant became
restless during the night, but its
movements did not arouse the mother.
Finally the little one crept from its
mothers arms, and laid down near the
hearth with its head close to the FIRE.
In this position it remained until
morning. when the parents. having
slept of the effects Of the debauch.
awoke and took up the infant, which
was in a stupOr, and so remained all
day uutil the next-then only r%allying
a little and for a few moments. After
a while the skin an the top Of her head
began to peel off, and the entire up.
per portion Of the Uranium seemed 10
be loose. Then it was that the mother
brought the child to Dubuque and
consulted a physician. After hearing
her story the physician came TO the
conclusion that the child's head had
been literally baked by the FIRE. before
which it had slept that eventful night.
He also discovered that the child's
life was in danger, aud that it would
be impossible to prevent the upper
portion of the skull from coming of.
he took the child under treatment.
and in a shnr. time he removed a piece
OF skull three or four inches long and
two inches wide. The operation was
very delicately performed, and in a
few weeks a thin membrane formed.
which protected the brain. The child
lived, and is to day a young woman.
although she will always be compelled
to wear a wig. The parents feel under
lasting obligations to the physician,
and to this day show their apprecia.
ton. The story seems almost incredi.
BILE, but is entirely true.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
COMING OPERA.
Some Of the Wonderful Artistic
Attractions Secured for
the Season.
spscilto Clncinnatl EnquIrer.

New YORK, September 23.-SomG
definite information in regard to Colo
mel Mapleson coming season of Italian
opera at the Academy Of Mosic has at
length been received, aud the promises
made Justify the expectation OF a brill,
liant aud successful season. Colonel
Mapleson writes that, in addition to
the engagements OF Patti and Albani,
which have already been announced,
he has secured the services ofthe dra'
matte soprano, Nile Savio,w who sings IN
"Lucretia Borgia, Norma" and like
works; and he has nearly concluded
an engagement with Nine Zagury,who
is said 10 be a very fine artistic. He
has also secured the great contralto,
Sealch;; the Polish tenor who achieved
success during the last season at Gov
ent Garden. Colonel Maplesen con-
cludes his letter by saying that the
season ought to be the grandsst on
record in this country, and he fully
believes that it will be.
Nine Patti will arrive in this city
during the latter part Of next month,
and will sing certainly twice a week
during the season Of thirty nights.
The opening opera on the evening Of
Monday. October l6. viii be Meyer
beers "L'Afneaine." NOtWithstand-
ing the increased prices Of seats and
boxes, ma6s necessary BY the increased
expenses which the engagement Of
Patti and the trOupe has laid upon
Colonel MaplesOn, The subscriptions
secured have been unusually large,
and the financial success Of the season
Is practically assured. A cable dis
patch from London, received in this
city yesterday, stated that Colonel
Mapleson was 10 that city. rapidly
completing his preparations for sailing
for New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
A REMARKABLE BOY.
A I5-Year Old Whose Powers Of
Speech AstOnished People
I'm Court.
N. Y. Sun.

Ne l. Ouns
Julius Rosenheim, a l5-year old bow
who gave his residence as 8South tx
eter street, Baltimore, entered the
Union Dime Saving Bank on Monday
last and presented for payment a check
for 500, drawn by Brown, Graves &
Co, to the order of Thomas Hill. ali
OF Baltimore. He asked if be could
get the money Immediately. He was
told that he would have to wait until
the amount was collected in Baltimore.
He deposited the check and went
away. He returned to the bank on
"Wednesday and asked If the check
had been collected. He was told that
it had not. On Saturday be called
again aud asked if be could draw SIS
on the check. Mr.. Sprague, the Sec.
rotary Of the bank, in the meantime
had received a letter from Messrs.
Brown, Graves, & Co, enclosing the
check, and prououncing it a forgery.
Young Rosenheim was told that no
money would be paid to him. and he
went out of the bank. Detective Ed.
win Evans, Of the District Union
Telegraph Company, followed him and
had him arrested. He appeared YES.
day before Justice Ford at the Jefer.
son Market Police Court and was held
without bail for trial The couDseI
for the bank, Haley Riske, of Arnoux
Ritch & Woodford, and Mr. Spraque
appeared against him. He gave hi,
name, age and address to Clerk Ken.
needy without betraying any emotion
When Mr.. Kennedy was tbrougl
questioning him he said: Now. viii
you permit me to ask a few questions,
| wish to know If | am to be tried
here or in Baltimore for this
The clerk replied that he would he
tried here before the court Of genera.
sessions. The boy broke down then
and began TO cry. IL admit thar
forged the check" he said, "but i
think that as | committed the forgery
In Baltimore upon the name OF a Bal.
more firm, | should stand trial there
L am iriendlesss here" The clerk
reiterated that he would have In h
tried here. Turning to Mr.. Fiske
who stood beside him, the boy sal d.
You are counsel for the bank. ana
L know 1t is your duty TO press mi
case against me; but | think Won ou0b'
to hear a statement of the eirenm
stances that caused me to commit mi,
act. | reside in Baltimore, and AN
an associate member Of the Grain ET
change | have been in several TO-
sponsible positions since / was lively,
years Of age, and this is the first tim,
l have ever been in sny trouble
was formerly an associate reporter OF
the Baltimore Sun. Two weeks AGO
through the prosecutions Of my olde,
sister, came here. / went TO Cone,
Island and bought pools on the races
| bought on the winning horse once
but on q losing horse every other time
The pool rooms had a fascination IN
me. made a little money last weeI
by doing some copying. and expendr,
1t in buying pools. | finally resolved
IN order to get more money for G
latlon, TO present the forged check
the blank OF which | had procured
from a boy in the employment o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
Attacked by au American Eagle

flttsDurg Commercial.
A young man named Funk, who is
employed in the Illinois Barb Wire
Mill, and whose home is in Jackson
township, yesterday gave a friend an
account Of an exciting battle which he
and his little brother had with an eagle
en- Sunday last. says the Johnstown
Tribune, Mr.. Funk says that he and
his brother and another little bow
were walking along one of the country
roads, on their way home from Sunday
school, when a large bird which had
been soaring around in the vicinity.
came sailing toward them, and, Striking
his brother, Knocked the little fellow
down. The lad screamed, and iump.
ing to his feet, started to run away.
when the eagle pounced upon him and
struck him with its beak and talons
tearing his clothes end painfully LAGER.
ating his left arm from the shoulde,
to the wrist. The other lad sought
refuge behind a tree. and escaped in
jury. Nj. Funk had been walking [,
short distance behind the boys, but on
seeing the eagle attack his brother he
picked up a cldb and went to the res,
cue, w%hereupon the eagle turned upor
him and he was painfully scratched
before ne got in a blow on the eagle,
head and Knocked it senseless. The
bird soon recovered, but by that timf
IL was hound and rondo-.j
II was taken home, and Mr.. Fnnl
intends to keep it as a curiosity. a
great many people have called To Sc,
IL, and all pronounce it a fine sneci,
men of the bald eagle. It's length !,
about three feet, and th4 extern n
its wings six feet two and ope hal.
inches. This is the bird which Frank.
LIN lamented should have been SO
lected as the emblem of the United
States, on account OF its cowardioc
and tyranny.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

Brown, Graves & Co. | never would
come here and never wonld have forged
the check had it not been for the brutal
way | was treated at home. l would
not care if | could be taken to Balti.
more for trial. | know the judge of
the Criminal Court there. The way |
happened to become acquainted with
him was that | restored to him a
pocketbook be had lost. 1 know half
the Baltimore Judges, detectives and
policemen, and am confident | could
get there a fair hearing and a lenient
sentence, or probably be discharged
for the crime that family trouble aud
the passion for speculation tempted
me to commit. l confidently hoped,
even when | felt sure that | would be
arrested, that the crime vas
against the State of Maryland, and
not New York. @All | ask of you Mr..
Fiske, is to deal l%eniently with me.
Have me put away, if you like, but do
not, | entreat you, put me away until
| am twenty one years of age. | will
reform if you will. give me the Oppor-
tuDity."
Mr.. Fiske said, as he turned away,
81 do not understand him; he is the
most marvellous boy | have ever seen"
The boy entreated the reporters not
to publish his name. II have been ID
the same business myself" he said,
land understand the nature of your
responsibilities. | know that court
repor, ers meet each other and compare
notes. If you could possibly arrange
it so that none of the papers would
publish my name, | shall esteem it a
favor. 1t would ruin my reputation
in Baltimore" He was very anxious
to know where he would be placed
while awaiting trial. When told, he
wished to knowi if he could have books
and the daily papers to read, saying he
would rather die than be put in soil
tary confinement without anything TO
do. If | get a chance to talk to the
Judge" said he, Il think | could con
vince him hat | am entitled to lenient
treatment. One thing is certain" he
concluded, "if | am sentenced to a
long term Of Imprisonment l will not
serve it out. Twill do bodily harm to
myself. 1t is a strong assertion to
make, but | mean it,"
Justice Ford simply asked the boy
If be knew the nature of the charge
against him, and if he admitted the
truthfulness OF it. He replied affirm
stively to each question, and was led
away By a policeman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

Lord Charles Beresford, the gallant
commander of the Condor, is, as every
one knows, the bosom friend of the
Duke Of Edinburgh. On one occasion
when II. r. Ii. was the Captain Of the
Galatea he challenged Charlie" to
dance a break down" with him.
They stood up before each other SC
long and danced with such violence
that it was evident that the dance
would only end with the utter exhaus.
ton Of both. The band played several
tunes not ola dancing nature in order
to- induce them to stop, but to nc
avail. Finally they struck up "God
Save the Queen" AT the first strain
Of this air both stopped and resumed
their seats.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
Another samuel Of POsen" Liza
bic TO Run the House.

Austin Texas, Statesman, August 10.
Some time ago a young Hungarian
jew applied to Captain Smith of The
Brunswick Hotel for employment,
stating that he was penniless and
desired TO gain an honest liyelihool
Captain Smith said he could take he
position 6f bootblack, which. while
rather humble, about a well patron
lzed public house is quite lucrative
The young mar said he would accent
the position and went to work. lie
stayed just five weeks, and in that
time cleared %ffty.nine dollars over
and above expenses. He then left for
San Antonio, much TO the relief of the
proprietor Of the Brunswick. who was
afraid il he remained much longer.
like Samuel of Posen," he would
own the house. Before leaving Aus'
tin he purchased a ticket ia the Louis.
lana State Lottery, and inst received
Information that he has drawn ono.
nth Of the capital prize of S75 O00
giving him $4,000. When that youpc
man again visits Austin he wifi
register his name on the Brunswick
book, giving the autograph all Of tho
~aristocratic twirls incident TO recently
acquired wealth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

The bust ofGeneral Garfield mod.
eled by Preston Powers has been re.
Gently inspected by Mrs. Garfield, who
has signifed her appreciation OF it, and
in writing to Mr.. Powers to order a
copy in marble, says; Il am not dis.
appointed on seeing your bust of Gen.
eral Garfield a second time, and | de.
sire to add to what | have
already said of its truthful
ness that you have represented
the strength and dignity which were
so efninently his characteristics, with
out having sacrificed the delicate
modelling OF the features which exhib
tied his cultivation and refinement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

A correspondent Of the Athens
(Ga.) Banner Waterman relates the
following anecdote concerning two
prominent Confederate Generals: "Iu
the fall Of 1868 | was visiting the town
Of Lexington, Va, and happening to
spend a Sunday there, / attended ser.
vice in the little chapel OF Washing.
ton College. The minister was Gen
Pendleton, chief Of Artillery in the
Confederate army in Virginia, In the
pew Immediately in front of the pull
pit sat General Robert Il. Lee, sur.
rounded by his family, tho very EN-
bodiment Of profound and respectful
devotion, following with close atten-
ton the services conducted by his
former artillery officer. Six years
before | had seen them both under
very different circumstances. Then
General Lee was leader and General
Pendleton responded from the mouths
Of his brazen cannon. At the com
mencement Of the war General Pen.
dleton was 10 charge Of an Episcopal
church in Lexington. Having received
a military education, he raised 9
company and went to the front, where
by his zeal in the cause he had entered
into, he soon became the chief officer
in that branch Of service"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
m~on-RssIasu1 1~IotIeo.

No. Bi8-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county. Tenn. Mcfarland OF al vs. J
A Anderson OF al.
1T appearing from the bill, which is sworn
j to In this cause, that the defendant, j A
Anderson, is q nonresident Of the State Of
Tennessee snd a resident Of the S ate OF
Texas, and that he is indebted TO complain
ants in about the sum Of sll35 ~, evidenced
BY note and judgment and attachment having
been issued and returned by the Sheriff, lev
d GA certain p operty in which pei haps he
has an interest, and it further arp airing from
the Sheriff. return that the officers Of the San
Francisco Mining Company ave not to be
found in his County; II is therefore or
dered that they MAKE their appearance herein,
at the courthouse Of Shelby county, in Mem.
phis, Tenn, on or before the first Monday in
October, 1882, and plead, answer or demur
TO complainant bill, or the same will
be taken for confessed % to them and set for
hearing exparte; and that a copy ofthis order
be published once a week for four successive
weeks In the Public Ledger.
This the 18th day Of August, 1882.
A ~cepy-Attest.
RI BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By j N Bradley. ID. @. h NJ.
Morgan x Mcfarland, soprs for coppl'ts.
l5J4l016
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

Sir e. M. Archibald, X. G. M. G.,
British Consul General at New York,
and his wife and daughter, were pas.
sepgers on the White Star steamship
Adriatic, which arrived from Liver
pool recently. As Consul General
Archibald is beyond the retiring age,
being seventy two years old, it is said
that he will soon be relieved from
active duty and be retired on a pension.
Consul Pierrepont Edwards is men
toned for promotion to succeed him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
A New Puzzle.

The Sectional Card Board Puzzle is
one of the latest patented and is
chiefly intended 10 amuse aud interest
the little folks, although children Of
larger growth would be puzzled
Low 0 solve it. The puzzle consists
Of sectional squares of card board.
which are required to be put together
in such a manner as to form a checker
board. The prOprietOrs are SelchoW
& RICHTER, publishers, Al John street
New York. Twenty-Five cents is the
price.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
A0AD~

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

M. Krupp, the celebrated gun man.
ulacturer, is in Paris. His presence
there recalls the fact that at the
Exposition of 1867 he exhibited hi
great cannon. Marshal Neil, who was
then Minister Of War in France, re.
iected it; but Won Moltke, with a truel
insight, adopted it, and the result al
Sedan demonstrated his wisdom.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

the Times man parted with him With
hearty congratulations on the for.
tunate ending of his Kansas mission
and his own happy prospects.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27
Preventive Of MnIerioI DIsen,o,

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ever used in wasted or impaired constitu-
tons and extremely beneficial as a pre-
v%eniiye Of malarial Diseases Take no
ptherl Of druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-27

Letter heads, bill heads, bills of
lading, envelopes, hand bills and every
other kind of job printing executed in
the best style and at the lowest prices
at the PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
office and blank book mandatory IL
Madison street. [