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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
A FRIAkY RRRAEN,
And Che Sensation she Crested
on Madison street Last Night.

About IL o'clock last night a mys-
terious female alighted from a hack
on Madison street and with rather
unsteady steps assembled a fight of
stairs. Then after amusing herself by
kicking against a number of doors she
succeeded in entering one Of the
rooms, where she seated herself in the
most comfortable chair in the Office,
propped her heels up on the table and
proceeded to make herself perfectly
at home. As long as she kept quiet,
nobody complained, but finally she
began calling loudly for some one
aud the occupants OF the house
summoned a policeman. Officer
Hedrick answered the summons, and
arrested both the woman and the
hackman who drove her. The trial
took place before President MADDEN
this forenoon, when it was shown that
the woman was an old offender with q
penchant for blackmailing. On one
occasion she attempted to create a
sensation by taking morphine, aud on
several occasions, when under the
influence Of liquor, has suddenly pre-
sented herself before some fancied ad-
mirer and demanded money on pain of
instant denunciation. Many of her
victims had only a slight acquaintance
with her, and upon none of
them did She have claims that
merited such conduct. She was
lucky enough on more than one occa-
sion to c sums Of money for
silence, but was oftener arrested and
jailed Tor her opportunities. None of
the places of shady reputation in
Memphis will accommodate her, on
account Of the disgraceful manner in
which she conducts herself in public
and in private. President Hadden
treated her to a learned discourse this
morning, on the subject of beer-drink.
ing, and finally imposed a fine of fifty
dollars, which he held up a week, to
give her chance to leave the city and
never return.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
LEDGER LIEEB.
Ice Geld melons at Cleuent's.

Ice Geld melons at Clements.
Ozanne& Mays new store, 257 Main.
The dsrkies are fixing for a camp
meeting.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
Clement will deliver melons Sunday
morning free.
The Knights TempIars had a fine
time at Mr.. 7. NJ. Horsfall's, yester-
day.
That Memphis is healthy is a fact
which will do to put in your pipe and
smoke.
The Waldran Guards drill and
hop tonight will be an enjoyable
affair.
Now is a good time to form an in.
telligent idea Of the prevailing fashion
in hosiery.
Few people are heard talking poll
tics nowadays, but some Of them keer
up a mighty thinking.
Several wagon loads Of fodder hav,
been brought in for sale this week b,
neighboring farmers.
City Attorney Heiskell is fixing vi
a bushel basket Of chancery bill
against tax delinquents.
The architects appointed to inspec
the courthouse have not yet complete,
their survey Of that labyrinth.
The atmosphere was so heavy thi
morning that arubber ball would hav
been excused for not bouncing.
The manufacture of hose by tn
members Of the Fire Department will
not begin Tor two or three weeks.
A number Of young ladies and gen
tlemen in South Memphis are maxim
arrangements for an archery club.
Judge Eldrige has returned to tina
delightful elysium and first. class sum
mer resort, the Bartlett Circuit CourI
The number of marriage license
issued is not at all in proportion to tn
number Of marriage guilds registered
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Extra Choice
BEEF
III. SEESSEL, SIR, & SON. 1851
PERSONAL.

DR.. Overall has moved his Office TO 2os
Main street, over Mansford's book store.
Joe Flynn, Ia Adams, will set a fine
lunch tomorrow Saturday night from
10 II o'clock. 1853
Messrs. Charles Saino, Frank Zanone,
John Maroney, Gus Costa, Jim Alright,
Gussie Zanone and Ambrose Mofett have
gone 10 Dubuque.
Mr.. Jno. d. Cox, whose name carries
with it a world OF pleasant recollections
is now located at Nashville, where he il
engaged as clerk in the Commercial Hotel,
corner Of Cedar and Cherry streets. He
was connected with the Worsham House
in ante-bellum days, and by his genie
whom he came in contact, he made fol
himself a reputation as one OF the most
popular Of his day. Many who read this
will remember him aud wish him The
hesrtiest success in his new home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
The Crescent Rifles.

A handsome photographic picture Of
the victorious Crescent Rifles, of New
Orleans, as they appeared on the
parade grounds at Louisville during
the late prize drill contest, has been
received from Mr.. Fred T. Anderson.
1t is from a sketch drawn by his
younger brother, Rance Anderson
and was intended for an illustration
in Harpers' Weekly, but reaching that
journal too late, has been Autographed
as mentioned. A likeness Of Captain
Harry Allen in one corner of the
picture is very accurate and true Il
nature, and its faithful delineation
bears evidence of the skill of the
young artist.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
bate and The Boilers.
Courier-J Journal.


The Bate boom in Tennessee il ran
idly attaining such dimensions that Il.
is very evident the Fusselliers will in
a few weeks be incapable ~ofgetting up
even a phantom demonstration.
The Convention of June 20 demon
strated Enthusiastically whepe the Ten
nessee Democracy stand, 1869 dele
gates out OF 400 voting for the plat
form presented. General Bate showed
in his speech Saturday that the plea
of two hundred and nineteen boilers.
that they are consumed with a desire
to preserve State honor" and State
credit" by r~epudiating forty cents on
the dollar, is too fimsy to merit a
moments consideration. The Russell
movement is solely designed to play
the State of Tennessee into the hands
of the Republicans, and theidea of en-
trusting the honor and credit of the
State to historic regulators and cor
%ruptionists is one which can not de-
ceive thinking men. The more Hawk
ms and Russell crate on the subject
Of State honor" and State credit"
the more will their hypocrisy be mani
tested to the people. They stultify
themselves by persisting in the decla-
ration that they want to maintain
the honor of the State" Already has
Republication in Tennessee fatty re-
pudiated railroad bonds, and for
Hawkins to parade as a State credit"
man through the State makes him but
a perambulating lie.
There is but one course for Mr.. Ems.
sell to take. Playing Malone in Ten.
nessee is a losing game. He should at
the next public gathering get up and
declare for Bate in emphatic terms.
He should renounce his purpose of
laboring to put Hawkins and the Re-
publlcans in power in Tennessee, He
should join his Democratic brethren
in exposing the 60-6. He is now oc-
cupSing . decidedly unhealthy posi-
ton. he favors an adjustment OF the
debt IN a way condemned by the peo-
pie OF the State, who are weary of the
former annual changes in propositions
to adjust it propositions which never
have headed up), and who decided on
June 20 exactly what they would do
to remove the debt question ont of
Tennessee politics. The Courier
journal believes that the Convention
Of June 20 took the proper course,
The Republicans and the alleged
state credit" Democrats are distinct
ly opposed to paying one hundred cents
on the dollar, and the only basis of
adjustment is the 500 proposition
which is sweeping the State. The.
Courier Journal has earnestly adyocr,.
ted the par settlement and every prf m
osition which will give the credj ,ops
the most money, but as there l. no
possibility that 90 6 will be rati se5 bv
the people, the attribute of STATE
honor" a only be predicte d IF the
makers of 80 3, indorsed by twelve
hundred out Of fourteen h.dndred del-
cgates OF the people in Convention as
Sembled, Whatever may be said in
condemnation Of this ,.,opular view of
the equities of the case, that's evil
IDENTIFY the only way the Tennesseeans
will adjust their debt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
The Cireus.
Chicago Morning News, May 80.

Chicago Morning News, May 80.
Sells circus is not "a SELL" it per-
forms all it promises, and more. Four
tents filled with rare and beautiful
animal, we'll kept, we'll cleaned, we'll
fed and well cared for, introduce the
visitor to the mammoth circus tent
proper, with its double ring and am
pie room without their limits for the
trapeze, slide rope and other work
ing apparatus of the show. 1t opened
yesterday afternoon at two o'clock to
a house oil such magnitude as a really
m~eritorious exhibition deserved, and
which it generally gets in Chicago.
After a half hour pleasantly spent in
examining the cages containing ami
mails ranging from the monster two.
horned ~rhinoceros and hippopotami
to the wildcat and marmoset, watch
ing the wild eyed l%ioness, mild as a
sheep with her frolicsome cubs. and
enjoying the comical approaches to
to the human in the large ape tribe,
the show began and both rings were
fully occupied. 1t would exhaust
too much space to particularixe every
act, and yet to make q selection fol-
commentator would be unjust to the
omitted where all are excellent. The
leaping by the company is very good.
indeed; the evolutions of educatr d
COWS are curious, if not amusing, fol
cattle are not exactly the pupils fol
satisfactory tuition. Miss Lottie Az.
mar is a graceful and skillful eaues.
trienne, and a most dashing rider i.
Signolita Adelaide Cordona. If she
makes up her mind to do a perilou.
feat she performs it, no amount of fail
ures daunting or de erring her. The
French family Davene are wonderful,
upon the high trapeze, and, in addition
to their skill, both the ladies are o.
very prepossessilg appearance. 0.
course, it ia su~periuous to name eth
er Charles Fish or Jeronimo Bell as
horsemen-the circus world has nc
finer; while Master Willie Sells, a son
of Mr.. Allen Sells, one of the proprie.
tors, is a juvenile rider Of great proH.
ise, both from his bOldness, grace, apt
evident close attention to the menage
The trick stations are splendid speci.
meLs Of perfect training, the clowns
are fair, the band is an excellent one,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
DYSPEPSIA BREAD !!

Prepared from grain, and M
drugs used.
Oliver, Fiunie q Co.
Fresh Coffee of all grades,
roasted every day.
Oliver, Einnie a. Co.
Best Creamery Butter, by ex'
press, daily.
oliver, Finnie d Co.
Mild Cured HamS-R few hun.
dred ORIy-and BOneless Break
fast Bacon.
oliver, FinDie d Co.
Oatmeal. Cracked Wheat, Ora
ham Flour.
oliver, Finnie d 60.
silver Moon FlOur-beSt New
Process.
oliver. Finnie & Co.
4Qt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
A SOUTHWEST ARKANSAW
FIEND
Murders His Uncle in Cold
Blood.
Special to Little Rock aanstto.

Special to Little Rock Gazette.
ARKANsAw CITY, August 23.-Par-
ticulars OF a horrible murder which
occurred yesterday afternoon, on Amos
bayou, eighteen miles from this city,
reached here to day. 1t appears that
an old feud has existed between two
brothers. Robert G. and James Co.'S
tello. Yesterday a son of the latter,
known as Little Bob" Costello, went
to the house OF the former. Accepting
an invitation to walk in, he took a seat
in the hall, and soon became involved
in a quarrel with the old man. Both
men jumped to their feet, when
the younger seized his rife, and,
taking rapid ain, fred, the
ball striking his uncle in the
side, passing entirely through. In his
effort to escape, after being shot, the
old man grasped the door and attempt
ed to enter the room, but the young
iend, clubbing his gun, rushed upon
his victim and beat him over the head
and lace until life was extinct.
Dropping his useless weapon, the
young murderer seized upon a loaded
rifle that hung upon the rack, and after
coOlly and indifferently gazing upon
the remains of bis victim, turned and
went into the woods. Parties are in
pursuit, but so far no clue has been
discovered as to his whereabouts.
The murderer is a young man about
twenty-five years of age, and bears
the reputation Of a reckless and der.
perate character. His victim was
about sixty years old, and in good
circumstances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Extra Choice
BEEF
ii. SEEBSEL, SIR, d son. 125t
About Books.

From surface indications Memphis
will n day become as widely known
for its ''culchah" as the Hub City. A
popular bookseller remarked yesterday
that he had sold more scientific works
in the last six menths than had been
sold in the entire city before in years,
The purchasers are chiefly young OF
middle aged men, who exercise re.
markable taste in their selections
Such works as Diapers intellectual
Development Of Europe, and his His
tory Of tie Conflict Between Science
and Religion sell very rapidly, ant
there is more sale than ever for the
works of Darwin, Huxley, Leckey
Hekel and Proctor, which are al
high priced. He thought a revolu
ton was slowly taking place and tina
the demand for this kind Of Literature
would constantly increase, while CALI
for light reading would accordingl!
diminish.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Extra Choice
REEF T-ENDERI.OINS.
II. SEESSEL, SR., q SON. lbs.
Making Osnaburg.

The Pioneer Cotton Mills are now
engaged in the manufacture Of osna-
burg, and specimens Of a fine looking
article, eighteen ouces to the yard,
have been turned out. All of the
looms in the mills will shortly be in
operation, manufacturing heavy sheet
ings and osnsburgs. There will
doubtless be an active demand for the
product of this manufacturing enter.
prise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
An Alley Way that should be
0DeDed.

VPcu6us
There is an urgent necessity for the
opening Of the alley by the Enterprise
Mills, neal Beal street, from the bayou
west to Second street. The ground
belongs to the city, but not having
been needed for public purpose for
many years, it has been partly closed
by private houses and fences. 1t is
not practically passabls for business
purposes. AS long as the old mill
was dismantled and in ruins, this
made no difference; nobody cared
whether the alley was opened
or closed, but now that the
mills have been restored and in full
operation, and there is a busy activity
within and without, the alley is
needed to give access and egress. All
that Mr.. Sims asks is that the city
authorities open this alloy. He and
his associates, who have invested
$4,000 or $4,000 in the enterprise.
and started an important industry
where all was desolation before, will
have the alley paved themselves
permitted. They cannot, however
remove private property. They ash
the city authorities to do this, and il
lie such a reasonable request that ther,
should not be an hours hesitation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Senator Beck on Georgia Politics
Special 70 Cincinnati Commercial.

Dpocldl W SAhVlunab SVmmokclhls
WASHINGTON, August Ex-senator
Beck will not 60 to Kentucky, but
will leave tomorrow or next day for
Minnesota and Montana. He has Just
returned from the Hill funeral, and
in conversation to-day he said that he
had no doubt that Alex. Stephens
would be easily made Governor OF
Georgia, but he couldn't help
thinking that when it comes
to choosing a United States
Senator IN HilIs place, Stephens would
give thepeople TO understand that he is
willing; and so, while starting for the
GovernOrship, be would land in the
United States Senate,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Lively Time.

When the names of John Smith,
Harry Bailey and Sam johnson, all
fictitious of course, we're called this
morning, no one appeared and Judge
Hadden added FIVE dollars to each Of
their forfeits, making the cost ten
dollars apiece. The policeman gave a
glowing account Of their carvings on
last night, and it would not be neces
sary to believe more than half Of it to
be sure they were having a glorious
old time. After court the three
young men appeared, when two OF
them quietly submitted and handed
over the odd five dollars. The other,
however, wasn't satisfied and wanted
justice in all sorts of shapes and sizes
Finally he called the policeman a liar
aud was marched back to the real by
President Hadden, who declared his
court should not be insulted in that
manner. The turnkey was ordered to
retain him until he cooled off a little
and hen let him 60.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
JOHN WALSH, UNDERTAKES,
34I Second street. IO7t
Attempt at Suicide

Among the passengers on the steam
er City of Providence, which arrived
from above last evening, were Salera
Wagner, an iron worker, and his wife,
from Troy Ohio. Wagner has been
on a prolonged spree and drank heavi.
ly on the way down the river. When
the steamer touched the wharf he de.
yeloped a vigorous attack of the deli.
rum tremens and attempted to throw
himself into the river. He was
snatched back as he was in the act of
casting himself from the guards and
the united efforts Of halfa dozen strong
men were necessary to prevent him
from executing his purpose. He was
finally bound hand and foot and Off
Ger Hedrick was called on to take
charge Of him. A conveyance was
procured and he was taken to the
st~ationhouse where he still remained
at noon to-day. Medical attention was
given him and he was much better.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
GAS tut
Plumbing, Gas and Steam FlttGnU
PUMPS, PIPES, HOSE, ETC.
J. w. <. BROWNE, 40 Madison Street

and there is not a feature in the show
which calls for adverse criticism. Ex-
cellent order is kept in the tents-the
employees are polite and attentive.
There is no nuisance of peddling pea
nuts and hawking round stick Jaw
candy, and ladies and children u1at-
tended by the sterner sex can rest as
sured that nothing will occur to cause
them a moments uneasiness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
EneciaI N0fice.

Just received; Century for Septem-
Der; Texas SiftingS, latest. If Gus
toners will leave their orders, we will
furnish them with any of the periodi-
calls or magazines at New York prices.
Dickens Curiosity Shop, 298 Second
street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
To the Business Men OrMemphis

| am out of employment and desire
work. l will thank my friends to
assist me in getting a situation. Ny
large acquaintance in the city and
surrounding country, and my well
known business qualifications are my
testimonials.
l54 JOHN II. LENow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

THIS remarkable remedy has been extern
L siVely and exclusively used in she ritish
navy and marine hospitals for the last eight
years With never failing su-osss, and is now
curative virtues, Il will undoubtedly head the
list Of remedies for Rheumatism and Gout,
acting promptly and surely. A few doses Of
it will convince the most sksptieal that they
have new 3 cure for their intOlersble sufer-
ings.
Per sac by R. BATTER 4 CO., 10 Beal,
To be had also at BERRYTZ 4 CO., 1856 Pop.
lar street, and at R. C. BATTER, IS Main
Price, S1.00. so 15s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

The Nashville Banner of the Oath
says: The Central Democratic Com
mittee (bolter), % Maxwell House. is
authorized by Senator jackson to ac-
cept. a proposition from authorized
parties to bring about such canvass
over the State between Senator Har-
ris and himself alone"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

StyDi.h, Durable and Cheap
Are the points of superiority enjoyed
by the hats of N. Bach, the halter,
under the Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
COLD Rings.

Manufactured to order byIJ. N. Null
ford 4 Co., SSS Main. llOtfrs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

PUBLIC LEDGER job printing oHio-
and book bindery, Is Madison,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

Feathers steamed and cleaned, and
mattresses renovated, by
Ed. LALLEMAND,
IL 1884 Main street, below Gayoso.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
WANTED.

A Boy Is or l6 years old. willing 10 do
i5aiST L. B.. this OF e.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

III hi 25s Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

eOn TONS old iron, rags and bones. A.
OUU KOHLBRf, 80 and Al aaiu. l07t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

T0UR or Eve energetic , gent to solicit for
II the Equitable building Association, who
can furpish good reference. Apply st ofbee
Of general agent. No s Aadison treet. ls3l54
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

old gold watch cases, silver, etc., cash. J.
ON aULROdD & co SSS Main. lW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

INN TONS Rags and Iron. s GABAY,
IVUU agent, 4lS Shelby street. Tl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
PROFESSIONAL,

T N, COLEMAN, Justice Of the Peace.
d. Notary Public and Commissioner OF
Deeds. Special attention siven TO collertious
Ia the county 0hce II Madi on st llsf
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-07-27
OVER THE STATE.
Leavenworth wants a government
building. She ought TO have it.

Leavenworth wants u government
building. She ought TO have it.
It is intimated that the Leavenwortl
country delegat, s are ST. John men viii
johnson procIivities. s.
Ii is rather duh day in Topcka
when there is no suicide. The last one
was boy fifteen year4 old.
The Leavenwor,h Times remarks thai
this is good time to~'let the stock mar.
ket alone" We think we'll act on that
suggestion.
Col. Anthony told Milt Reynolds in
Washington the other day that he had
made 500 900 out of the Leayenworth
Times in the last eight years.
The Ncmaha county Republicans evil
IDENTIFY don't believe that st. John is the
only prohibitionist in the state. 1t is Il
strong prohibition county, and they in
structed their delegates for Judge Thach
or.
The ST Louis Post Dispatch has got
the Kansas wheat crop up TO 175, OO0, 900
| bushels That beats the most f1Orid
Kansas statistical liar. We should like
to see the Withita Eagle man take tug
at the figures now.
The celebration of the anniversary of
the emancipation in the British West
India Islands will take place at Hartzell
Park in Topeka on Friday, August 4th
and 9Th. There will be public speaking
by the following eminent orators: Gov.
st. John, j. H. Stuart, c. II. Lsngston,
of Lawrence; w. d. Kelly, of Leaven-
worth Hon. j. b. johnson, Hon Alfred
Fairfax and others. The railroads will
furnish reduced transportation, aud
quite a number expect to go from EN-
poria.
New York Herald: Moses was in
some respects a man of marvellous abili-
ty; he turned walk ing canes into snakes,
got an excursion party across the Red
sea without paying cent for ferriage,
and brought his people out of Egypt
with all their baggage, which is more
than England and France have been
able to do recently, but the detection of
ten of his twelve reporters proves con-
clusively that he would have failed Ia
mentally us managing editor of "A live
daily newspaper.
Three men were arrested near Gar
field, on the A, T. s. S. F. road, last
week for robbing a man of $500 and
gold watch They have been Swallowed
for two weeks by detectives who sus-
pcctcd them of being three card NOME
men. They have been running on the
night trans between LikIn and Grcn
ada, but no proof could be found of
their business until they tried their
tricks with the man at Garfield. One
of them was released for lack of proof,
but the others are in Jail at Larned.