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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Death Of rHon. Thomas Allen.

After a long and painful illness Hon.
Thomas Allen, of st. Louis, repre-
senting the Second Missouri district,
died. in Washington City at 8 o'clock a.
N. the 9Th inst. Helwas 68years old and
had been prominent citizen and sue
cessfal fnancier aud railroad man for
many years. Mr.. Allen was born at
Pitts6eld, Mass, educated at Union
College and admitted to tAe bar in
New York. He went to Wash
ington City in 1887 and established
the "MadisOnian, which he conducted
FIVE years. During that time he was
elected successively as printer to the
House Of Representatives and the
Senate. In 1912 he went to St. Louis
and married there, and soon became
interested in internal improvements;
was a member of the State Senate from
1850 to 1854; projected and built over
ono thousand miles of railway, and for
twenty years was President of rail-
ways. He took the first locomotive
across the Mississippi river in 1852
and was President and Director o.
various public and private works and
institutions. In 1874 he presented
his native town with a free librarl
and in the same year received the de
gree of LII. D. from his alma mater
While still President of the st. Louis
Iron Mountain & Southern railway, hi
was elected to the Forty-seveutl
Congress and subsequently sold hii
railway interest and retired from al
active business except as involved il
farming and real estate holdings. Mr.
Allen was practical and successful
man whose whole life was occupied
with useful pursuits. His great ener
gieS and the wealth he acquired wert
we'll applied. The death Of such {
man is a loss to the community il
which he lived as we'll as TO the publi(
at large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
BY CABLE
Parnsll Released and on His
Way to England.
Bitterly Cold Weather Reported
at Vienna.
Five Students Drowned at
Geneva.
Pacific Policy of Russia Toward
Germany.

DUBLIN. April l0.-Parnell was re
leased from prison this morning and
is now on his way to Eogland.
The release of Parnell is on parole
for a week, in order to enable him to
visit his sister in Paris, whose child is
just dead.
PARIS, April 1O.-Jules Etienne
Joseph Quicherat, archeologist, is
dead.
VIENNA, April TO- Bitterly cold
weather and bad frosts are now pre-
vailing, and it is feared will greatly
iDjure the crops. Fruits, bees, vines
and young wheats in Roumania are
almost entirely destroyed.
GENEVA, April 10.--Two pleasure
boats were capsized by a sudden squal
in Lake Geneva, and five students
were drowned.
BERLIN, April 10.-The appoint.
ment of Degeires as Minister Of For.
eign Affairs to Russia is viewed as al
eminently pacific symptom, and will
do more to restore confidence in re
gard to the intentions and policy o,
Russia than all the friendly assurance
which have hitherto been grecsived
from st. Petersburg.
Moscow, April 10.-The Gazette
says it is intended to reduce the army
at the end of this year to 81, 1000
BERLIN, April 10.-Bismarck, in
reply to congratulations o. his birth
day extended by the Russian Embas-
sador, writes; 1T makes ne happy to
be able to inaugurate new year OF
life by expressions oil sentiments per-
sonal and political, which facilitates
the work in which we both are en-
gagged"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
The Tennessee Railroad bonds.
Baltimore Sun.

The tennessee hotlfOaO hOnUss
Baltimore SUM-
1t is understood that terms Of sot-
Element have been submitted between
certain Of the railroad companies of
Tennessee and the holders of those
bonds where suits are now pending in
the Supreme Court. Messrs. Charles
O'Conor, 4. L. Andrews, of New
York, aud John Henry Keene, jr., Of
Baltimore, represent portioa of the
bondholders. The amount in all is
$29,OO0,0OO, and the 1000 miles of
road which they cover are valued at
$70,000,000. Governor Hawkins, of
Tennessee, in correspondence with
Mr.. Andrews, states that he has no
information frem the bondholders
which he could regard as a PROPOSE
ton for settlement, and therefore
declines to convene the Legislature in
extra session. The United States, ss
trustee for certain Indian tribes, holds
a large amount OF these bonds. The
terms of the settlement discussed re-
lates to the claims of such Of the
syndicate as are pressing their law
suits, and has no relation to Other
holders,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Non-rssIaeat slOalas.

No. Ssl6-In tho chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn. Winnie 0 Davis OF al Ys. d
PWilliams OF al.
TT appearing from affidavit In this cause
that the defendants, James W Villines,
Maggie g Yillines, Mary NJ Villines and
William D Villines, are nOn-residents Of the
State Of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered
that they make their appearance herein, at
the courthouse Of Shelby county, in Memphis,
Ienn.i on or before tho first Monday In
May, 1852, and plead, answer or demur to
complainant bill, or the same will be takon
for confessed as TO them and set for hearing
ex.parte,. and that a copy of this order be
published once q week for four Bu9oessive
weeks In the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of March, lS62.
A copy-Attest:
r j BLACK, Clerk and Master.
ByJ M Bradley. d. @. 4 IA.
Olapp \ Beard, and Graft 4 Cooper. so'rI
for comppt. %Slais
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Hundax Night,s Di.patches.

CAIRO. April 9.-Arrived: Brown,
Louisville, 9; Oakland, st. Louis, 8
pm; Alice Brown, st. Louis, 4; R.R,
Springer. Cincinnati, 6. Departed:
Joe B. Williams, New Orleans,7 am
John A. Wood, Pittsburg, s; Iron
Duke, Pittsburg, 9; Granite State,
Memphis, s. River 80 feetand rising,
LOUISVILLE, April 9.-River fall
ing very slow, with s feet 6 inches in
the canal and 6 feet 6 inches in The
chute on the falls. Departed; Buck
eye State, St. Louis; Andy Baum
Memphis; Tom Sherlock, New
Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Attachment Notice.

Before P ] Quigley, j. P. for Shelby county,
Tenn John Dillon VS.. SWansey johnson.
IN this cause an attachment having Deen
i sued out under section 1856 Of the Code OF
Tennessee, and returned, levied upon the
property Of the defendant, Swansey johnson,
fendRnt is indebted 10 the plaintiff in the sum
Of nineteen dollars and ten cents (sl9. .lQ), due
By account, and that the claim Is Just, and
that the defendant Is nonresident OF the
State Of Tennessee; II is therefore ordered that
said defendant make his personal appearance
O'Clock m, at my office, No. IS Adams st.,
M9mphis, Tennessee, and defend said at
taohment suit within the time prescribed BY
law, or the same will be proceeded with ey-
parte; and that copy Of this order be
published once week for four weeks in the
Public Ledger.
This the fth day Of March, 1852,
30 S6 s2lS PJOUIGLEY. ]. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
NnoM NtnrmTn Nor,lr.

CINCINNATI, April l0.-The falling
temperature which began YESTERDAY
afternoon continued until this morn.
ing, when furious snow storm with
northeast wind prevailed for an hour.
Snow fell on The budding shrubbery
and on the grass of hill tops to the
depth Of an inch and lay for some
time but quickly melted in the lower
Dortinn of the citv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10

TWE AND made
the line
Ca
which all Coal
h
atde the
Kny
tickets specially adapted
delivered
uAd
This Company has adopted this
this prolific
II consumers
Coal
named, at Capn M Wolard
~ W II. l. LEE, Agent, L. & r
all and while contract
loman
LEE, Coal Agent L. n r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Long Journey 10 See the Pope
PHILADELPHIA Pros, 6th.l

Long Journey 10 See the Pope.
Philadelphia Press, 6th.l
The Right Rev. Martin Crane. Ro.
man Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of
the Sandhurst, Australia, and Father
Nicholas Crane, who is returning to
Island after five years stay in Aus.
tralia, have just arrived in the city on
visit to their brother, Father Peter
Crane, pastor of st. Augustine's
church, Fourth street, about race.
The rule of the Catholic church re.
quirlng Bishop to visit the Pope
once every ten years is the occasion Of
the present trip, but Bishop Crane has
deviated from the usual route from
Australia, namely, through the Sues
canal, to visit bis brother and hil
many ecclesiastical confreres in thi,
city and New York; also to make /
short stay in Ireland, where
fourth brother, Rev. Patrick Crane, il
at the head Of the Order of st Au
gustine.
The travellers have come from Aus
tralia via California, proceeding thence
leasurely across the continent, taking
in the principal cities on the route
The brothers are accompanied By {
party of three Australian ladies
wealthy and accomplished, who ara
making a tour of the world for pleas
ure and instruction. They will re-
main in Philadelphia about foui
weeks, Bishop Crane meantime visit,
ing Cardinal McCIosky and the lesse,
heads OF the church in New York.
On Easter Sunday the Bishop will
celebrate pontifcal high mass at St
Augusiine's, and elaborate prepare.
tions, both in music and decoration
are being made in honor of the day
and the distinguished visitor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
H. @. WHITE,

'T0 COTTON PLANTERS!-I have for sale
4 on my plantation at Usceola, Arkansaw,
several varieties of of(0TT0N-SEBD, preserved
with especial reference for SO d. including
Java Prolific Boyd Prolific, Madagorda Silk.
etc. These seed were grown the past wear on
the alluvial river bottom lands in Mississippi
COUNT, Arkansaw, and are the prnouot Of
seed shipped thence last spring, grown the
previous year on Tennessee hish lands.
ADDRESS JM JEFFERSON a co,
ZIh2 No. 2IZ Front street. Memnhia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Schooner wrecked

CHICAGO, April 1O.-It is reported
that the schooner Milwaukee, Of Mil
waukee, has been wrecked on the
breakwater off Eighteenth street, and
that the body oil one of the crew was
found at the foot Of Sixteenth street,
but that the others we're saved. 1t is
also reported that another vessel cap.
sized off Sixteenth street, but no par
ticulars yet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Steamboat for Sale.

THE new steamer Dick Jones, built a. An
L tiquity, o., December 1880, 70 95-l0O tens
burden, s. feet loog, Is feet beam with cotton
guards, 2 non. condensing engines, 6% 16,
guard TO /, with patent wheel, 10 feet diam
ete-. new 4 feet fire box boiler, IA feet long Al
S-inch hues. She is fast and stores we'll 125
bales Gotten. For terms address EDWARD
CARYILL, Helena. She will be here fer 5 days
"a 9S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
Forge Burned.

CLEVELAND, O., April 1O-The loss
By the burning of the Powell Lock
COmpany's forge last night, is now
stated to be $4,000 Insurance SILL
600, One hundred and thirty men
were thrown out Of employment The
forge will be Immediately rebuilt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10

citizens and taken to the late sum.
mer residence of the deceased. The
funeral will take place tomorrow
from the First Congregational Church,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
The Remains Of Hon. Thomas
Allen.

PITTsFIELD, MASS, April 10.-Tbe
remains Of Hon. Thomas Allen ar
rived this morning, accompanied by
the Congressional Committee and
Senator Dawes. They we're met at
the depot by a number Of prominent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10

PHILADELPHIA, April lO.-Mrs,
John G. Lutz, one Of the persons who
have been suffering from trichina, is
at Bridesburg dead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10

PatrOniEe Home Manufacturing.
T AM prepared to build ice boxes Of every
i size and any make lower than they can be
imported, for Hotels. Saloons, Butchers,
BoardinghOuses and Private Families, and fix
same up with Segeler's Patent.
HENRY SEGELER, Agent,
IS Third, corner Commerce.
Warereoms, rs second street. 1858
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
; sailors, Yarns.

Helena Yoeman.l
Gentlemen up from Old Town Is
land, in this county, assert that the
reports of suffering in that section
have been greatly exaggerated, and
that many of the startling romances
located down there are entirely with
out foundation in fact.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10

| Ihave no hesitation in saying that this Ia
an exceptionally excellent fertilizer. In my
Judgment nothing better could be desired for
general application to almost any crop. The
mixing appears 10 have been carefully and
thoroughly done, mechanical condition good,
have no doubt that the intrinsic value Of
your article will make for itself a & reputa
ton 10 short while. Your article is certain
" safe, 1t cannot possibly iuiure any crop nm
derany cireumstances. 1t is comparatively
20 slightly ammoniated and with such mate
rials that no possible danger can attend it,
use. hope that you may be able in time 10
md ready sale for your goods, and that your
enterprise may be successful, Indeed your
goods would certainly sell elsewhere. If NOT in
your immediate section.
tsisnedl H. WHITE,
State Chemist.
Referring to the above report of Prof ii g.
White. the highest authority in the United
states on commercial fertilizers, we pledge 10
the farmers Of tbis section that nothing but
the best materials shall be used in Compound
ing DeSOtO AmmOniated DtasolVefl
Bone.
All the lands, almost without any excep
ton. In the Memphis district, are in need of
RANT rood; none so rich but that proluc-
ton will be increased.
On tired lands production will be largely
increased, thus paying a large profit on the
For, sale at our Works, corner Tennessee
ana huling streets, where directions for use
can DO obtained.
81 DesOTO OIL co.
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supreme Court.

Special to the Ledger.l
JACKSON, April 1O.-Numbers 776
779 and 782 were heard to-day.
CLERK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
The Star Route indictments
WiII Hold.

WASHINGTON, April 10.--Judge
Wylie decided that the star route
indictments were good and sufficient.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-04-10
MASONIC NOTICE.

DEM Royal Arch ChapterN % will q
hold a stated conVocation To- w
NIGHT, the 10th inst, at half-past/XN
seven o'clock, for dispatch Of business. Wis
iting companions fraternally invited.
By order Of G.; W. M0SBY, NJ. E. H. P.
ID. G. TRADRR. gec'y
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30

A man born at sea cannot be
proud of his native land.
Kick your corn through window
glass and the pane is gone forever
In old England they used to hang
woman for merely hooking a dress.
Moon beams are the strongest |
timbcrs used in building castles in
in air.
The baby elephant isn't an aes-
thetic, but its front legs are two
and its kinds legs two too
If we were to follow the absurd
rule, never speak until we have some
thing to say, many of us might inst
as well have been born dumb.
Milwaukee is still tickled over the
fact that she is the windiest city in
the United States. She doesn't
have to keep dish-cloth out on the
line all the week to dry it.
An Ohio journalist fired twenty
six shots at stuffed alligator lying
on sand-bank, and then paid boy
two shillings to tell him whether he
was oss-eyed or only stone blind.
There are three prominent phases
of a young woman's life, all visibly
connected: AS baby, she is lug
gcd; as yonng woman, she is hug
ged; as wife, she is humbugged.
If you would relish food, labor for
it before you take it? if you would
enjoy clothing, pay for it before you
wear it, ifyou would sleep soundlv
take q clear conscience to bed with
you.
A celebrated lawyer said that the
three most troublesome clients he
ever had were a ,vuug lady who
wanted to be married, a married
woman who wanted a divorce, and
an old maid who didn't know what
she wanted.
It's dead mystery--the way the
heart turns to one woman out of all
the rest he's seen in the world, and
makes it easier for him to woIk sew
en- years for her, like Jacob did for
Rachel, sooner than have any other
woman for the asking.
Teacher-John, what are your
boots made Of? Boy-leather. Teach
er-Where does the leather come
from? Boy--From the hide of the OK.
Teacher What animal, therefore,
supplies you with boots and gives
you meat to eat? Boy--My father
Can pa make a circus, ma? 4
don't know, Johnny. l suppose he
could if he had a great deal money
to buy horses and wild animals But
why do you ask, johnny 80,
nothing much. Only l saw the
CASTOR fellow, that you told sis not
to have anything to do with stand
ing with his arm around her at the
back gate last night; and he said to
sis, dispose ifyour old man came
around now he would make a cir
cus;' and sis laughed and said:
You bet,
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30
Leaving a Man IN the Lurch.

1t was on a street car coming up
from the Union Depot yesterday. A
man with very hoarse voice looked
across the aisle at man with coun-
try satchel between his feet, and
said:
'Wintry day, isn't it?'
'Hey!' called the other, as he put
his hand to his ear.
Seems like wiuter, doesn't it?'
shouted the man with the hoarse
voice.
He says, began man who was
standing up, 'he says it seems like
winter
At this moment the hoarse-voiced
man rose up and slid out of the car.
AS he did so the deaf man rose up,
laid two parcels on the seat, and
called out
Speaker louder-I'm deaf!'
He says it seems like winter1
bawled the man standing up.
who says SO?
He turned around to the h0arse-
voiced man, but that had person
skipped.
who says so? demanded the deaf
man.
I-I--Why, ! say So
We'll, what of itY Haven't L
sense enough to know that it is win
ter weather? Don't try any of your
guys on me or I'll knock the top of
your head OFF,
Then the deaf man sat down and
the smiddleman' snealsed out and
dropped off the car and said he
would spend the rest ofhis life look
ing for the hoarse voiced man.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30
STERNS

51LNNS
FERTILIZER AND CHEMICAL MANUFAC-
TURING C0ApANz
Also manufacture the following articles
Raw Bone Superphosphate,
Raw Bone Ammoniated Phosphate,
Pure Ground Raw Bone, ..-
Sulphuric Acid, Mnriatic Acid,
Phosphoric Acid,
Solution Superphosphate Of Lime,
Solution Superphosphate Alumina,
Muriate of Tin Crystals,
Bone Black, of all grades.
Copperas, Meats Foot Oil,
And the celebrated Perchloride OF Zinc
and Iron Disinfectsnt.
Also
COMPOUNDS f SPECIALFORMULAS.
c.. M. SORIA,
sa President and Superintendent,
JOHN s. RAINEY,
Vice President.
No. II, Union ST., P. 0. Box 500, N. o.
dec. S-tf.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30
The Guileless Witness.

DO you know the prisoner we'll?
asked the attorney.
Never knew him Sick replied
the witness.
No levity,' said the lawyer, stern.
ly. Now, sir, did you ever see the
prisoner at the barr
Took many drink with him at
the bar,
Answer my question, SIR yelled
the lawyer. How long have you
known this pnsoner?'
From two feet up TO five feet ten
inches
will the court make the
i have, Jedge,' said the witness,
anticipating the lawyer, 4 have an
swered the question. I knowed the
prisoner when he was a boy two feet
long and man five feet ten,
Your Honor
It's a fac Judge; I'm under my
OATH persisted the witness.
The lawyer arose, placed both
hands on the table in front of him
spread his legs apart, leaned his
body over the table and said:
will YOU tell the court what you
know about this case?'
That amt his name,' replied the
witness.
What amt his name2'
Case
who said it wasp
'You did. You wanted to know
what | knew about this Case-his
names Smith
Your Honor howled the, ,yattor-
ney, plucking his beard out BY the
roots, will you make tins man an
swerY
Witness said the Judge, you
must answer the questions put to
you
Land O Goshen, Judge, liant l
bin dom it? Let the blamed cuss
fire away, Pm ready
Then said the lawyer, "don't
beat around the bush any more. You
anu biilo nav DCCu ii
Never promptly responded the
witness.
What? Wasn't you summoned
here as a friend?
No, sir, was summoned here as
a Presbyterian. Nary one of US was
ever Friends-he's al ole-line Bap-
fist, without a drop of Quaker in
him.
Stand down. yelled the lawyer, in
disgust.
Hey?
Stand down
Can't do it. I'll sit down or
stand up
Sheriff remove that man from the
box
Witness retires, muttering, well,
if he amt the thick headest Guss
over laid eyes on
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30
LYDIA Z. PsMNHAMs'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
Is n Positive Cure
nzs1xz-z<-=Ezz=a=[s
for all those Painful Complaints md W. a


for all those Painful Complaints md Weaknesses
It will entirely the worst form Of Female Conn
plants all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Clcera
tIon, Falling and Dspacemcnts and tile consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the
Change Of Life.
1t will dissolve and expel tunors from tho uterus in
an early stage of development. The tendency TO can
cerous humors there checked speedily by its
1t faintness iatUcEcy, destroys all craving
for stmuats and relieves weakness of the stomach.
It cures Floating Headaches, Nervous Prostitution,
General Debility, Sleolle5sness, Depression and lndi-
geston.
That feeling OF bearing down, cruising PAIN weight
and backache is always permanently cured by its use
1t will at all md under all circumstances act in
harmony the laws that govern the female system
For the OF Kidney Complaints Of either sex tLis
Compound is unsurpassed.
LYDIA T.. PINEEAM's VEGETABLE COM
POUND is prepared at 23s and 2]5 Western Avenue,
Lynn Mass Price 81. Six botlesfor S.. Sent by mail
tho form of pills, also the form Of lozenge., en-
receipt OF price per box for either. Mrs fintham
eey answers all letters CT Inquiry Send for panph
lot Address as above Mention this Paper,
No family should be without LYDIA Z. FINKHAM's
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GT sold by all Druggists. "a
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30

It's a dead mystery--the way the
heart turns to one woman out of al
the rest he's seen in the world, and
makes it easier for him to wolk sew
en- years for her, like Jacob did fol
Rachel, sooner than have any Other
woman for the asking.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1882-03-30

Teacher-John, what are your
boots made of? Boy-leather. Teach
er-Where does the leather come
from? Boy--From the hide of the OK
Teacher--What animal, therefore,
supplies you with boots and gives
you meat to eat? Boy--My father.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-08-29
A Travellers Story.

After spending months at watering
places and consulting the best physi-
clans without benefit, l returned home
disheartened and expected to die. A
friend urged a trial of Parker's Ginger
Tonic. Three bottles and careful diet
have brought me excellent health and
spirits, and | hope my experience may
benefit similar sufferers Cincinnati
lady. See other column.