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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

ALL who pay attention to current
events know that every cmploye of
the Federal Government is now being
beset for money to help the Republi-
can Congressional committee at
Washington to carry on the campaign
of this year. Printed circulars are
being sent out under the direction of
a committee Of Congressman indicat-
ing the amount which each official or
employee will be expected to contrib
ute and giving explicit directions
about how to make remittances.
No one is likely to escape this as
sessmcnt, unless at the risk Of dis
missal from the service. 1t reaches
everyone, from the bureau chief at
Washington to the laborer in the
navy yard, who is expected to pay
into the fund twelve dollars out of
his wages of two dollars day. Pro-
portionate assessments are made
upon postmasters and postmasters'
clerks aud Custom House employees,
and people everywhere who are paid
for their services by the peoples
money are expected to pay over =
part of that to continue tfl power
those who encourage this undeniable
outrage.
An enormous sum of money is
raised by this process Of assessing
the hundred thousand or more people
in the government service. 1t must
reach into the millions. If none oil
the employees and officials were as
sessed a sum larger than is demand
ed Of the navy yard employees the
amount would exceed million dol
lars; but as a matter of fact the as
assessments are graded according to
the pay of the employe, and where
the two dollar day navy yard EN-
ploye pays twelve dollars, the fifty
dollar a week clerk is compelled to
pay fifty dollars. AS very few dare
refuse to pay the assessments the
fund may easily reach two or three
millions Of dollars.
This is an enormous sum to use in
politics. 1t is much more than can
be honestly used, even in country
AS large as this. 1t is no wonder il
is called corruption fund. There
are Congressional districts in which
none of it will be used at sll-tlis-
tricts which are secure to one party
or the other in spite ofanything that
can he done-and the money will be
concentrated in tire close districts.
There are great many Congression-
al districts which are turhed by the
corrupt use Of money, and It Is evil
dent that there will be plenty OF
money this year for vorrrptioa par
poses.-T Times.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24
A Miracle I'm Oil City
From The ON City Derrick.

rFUIH INC OII CITY DeTIICk. 80
Miss Maggie Martin, of this city,
has been i'll and confined to her
house for several years. Our best
physicians failed to give her relief.
She took Peruna, and to the aston
ishment of all who knew her, she is
now up and about again. Mr.. Sim
mons, the Druggist, sold 1S4 bottles
last week. He bays 10 gress lots. Mr..
Cowell, too, sells it. Ask yeur Drug
gist for DR.. Hartman's bcok--~Ills Of
Life" lgratis), or address DR.. III. at
Osborn, O., for one.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

PENNSYLVANIA Republicans are
still on the "war path" Many of
them refuse to support Cameron's
ticket and a great many others have
gone into the independent ranks, SO
it is not unlikely that the Democrats
will profit by the situation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24
Too Knowing by Half

The great trouble with many per-
sons is that they are too knowing In
their own estimation. They seem to
know too much for one and not quite
enough for two.
There are apprentices who know
more about their business in six
weeks than their masters did in six
months. They cannot be taught,
and snand th s y;,.aa ho.nhors : = :,
hnno,prs vnrL;nn Co. h.1e n.e.as 49,
simDlv because they were too know
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

Overworbed men and women, per-
sons of scdentary habits, and others
whose system needs recuperation,
nerves toned, and muscles strength
ened should use Browns Iron Bitters.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

An affected piety caps the climax
of ridiculous things.
The failure of one man is the OPP
portsnity of another.
Dare to be true. Nothing honest
or good can nced a lie.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

WE would be glad if our delin-
quents would send us a lock of their
hair that we may know they are
still alive.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

Rheumatism, disordered blood,
general debility, and many chronic
diseases pronounced incurable, are
often cured by Browns iron Bitters.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

The New DOMINION and Wheeling
Intelhgeucey, $3.50 a year.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-24

The heart has reasons that the
head does not understand.
Choose such pleasures as reacrcatc
much and cost little
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
LINCOLN, Nebraska.
Arrest OF the Alleged AbductOr
or Maggie HennIcke.

LINCOLN, NEB., December GA
sensation has been developed here to.
day by piecemeal. The Sheriff oi
Adams county, in this State, went Ia
Nebraska City yesterday and arrested
a man giving his name as McEWen.
employed in a packing house, on a
warrant charging him with being the
abductor Of Maggie Hinnecke, of
Milwaukee, whose disappearance GRE.
ated so much excitement. An alleged
member Of Pinkerton's detective force
caused the arrest and he SAYS the
mans name is Hamilton. The alleged
abductOr is about ffty-fve years old.
an American, and has the appearance
Of a professional man. He denies all
knowledge Of the matter. The war
rant was issued from Adams county.
presumably to keep away from where
the arrested man could obtain
habeas corpus, until reqnisition ar
riyes from Wisconsin. The girl is
said to be at Syracuse, on the rail.
road between here and Nebraska City.
There is much mystery about the af-
fair and the Associated Press reporter
is not certain of any more facts than
these, though much sensational mat
ter is aaoat in detective circles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
Spice Works Rnrnah

WHEELING, December "a fire
broke out in Thomas Colvin's spice
works on Main street this morning at
2'3O o'clock. The FIRE originated in
the roaster, and before it was discov.
cred the rear of the building, which
extends from Main street to the alley,
was burned, together with a fine hOrse
belonging to Mr., Colyin. The flames
rapidly extended northward to adjoin.
ing buildings. The spice works were
completely gutted, and the roof and
rear portion Of Gordon's livery stable
were badly damaged. The roof o.
Joseph Crangle's feed and grain store
on the south was also badly burned
and the stock slightly injured. The
property was owned by John Reed
The portion occupied by Gordon'l
stable was insured for $1,000; that
occupied by Colvin for $1,000; the
part occupied by Crangle for $1,000
the south end, occupied by James
Cummins, merchandise broker, fol-
$1,000, making $4,000 on the buildings.
Colvin's loss on stock and machinery
is $4,000, on which he has an insurance
of $1,000 in home companies. The
loss on buildings is covered by iDsu.
rance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

THERE seems to be a growing inn
preston or expectation that Mr..
Manning will decline to receive the
certificate Of election issued by the
Governor Of Mississippi, allow Ghal-
mers to take the seat and then contest
it. This course was advised by the
LEDGER some time ago. Mr.. Manning
cannot afford TO accept the seat on the
clerical mistake which caused the
Tate county vote cast for Chalmers
not to be counted. And if he could, as
an individual, the Democratic party
could not SO well afford to approve an
act Of unfairness. There are doubt.
less other good reasons to justify
Manning in contesting the seat. Itis
alleged that much Of Chalmers vote
was procured by corrupt means
through the use of money furnished
by the Hubbell Committee. II this
can be shown it would probably result
in the unseating of Chalmers. Man
ming would be sure ofa fair hearing at
least. sl n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09


ARAB Pasha has written a letter to
Mr.. Windfrid Blunt, which was
printed in the London Times, saying
that he would prefer to live in Damas
Gus, or, if that is impossible, in Lon
don. The latter is no doubt his first
choice, as he probably imagines thai
he would rank like Cetewayo, as a sort
Of deposed monarch, and have a fine
time at public expense. In his letter,
which is quite ingenious and well cal.
culated to make a favorable impres.
sion upon the English mind, he ex-
presses contentment with his lot be-
cadse he knows his misfortunes have
been the means OF securing for the
country he loves the liberty and pros
perity it deserves. He says he feels
confident that when England has
carried out her good work she will
permit him to return. She will soon
learn that he was no rebel when he set
himself at the head of the people, who
wanted nothing but Justice, He is
certainly an abler man than has gener-
ally been supposed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
Property Transfers.

Property valued at $4,000 has
been transferred by Mr.. p. O. Bethel
to his son, W. D. Bethel. II includes
the Meath block on Main street, with
lot 58xl4S feet; the Pante block or
Main street, with lot 54x74 feet; the
Walker block on Main, north o.
Jefferson, with lot 37ix74; the north
west corner Of Main and Madison
occupied by louisville and Nashvill,
railroad and others, lot 3Sx38l; north
wOst corner Adams and Second, 20,
"a. residence on Court street, lot 3Ol
l48k property corner Main ant
Huliug, l5Oxl9Oi south side Madison
cornerOl Wellington, 2iElIs, and siI
ores on Walker avenue,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
Foreign Matters.

ROME, December 9.-The Tiber il
rising and threatens 10 inundate the
lower part of the city.
DUBLIN, December ga reward o.
flOOO has been offered for information
leading to the conviction of the mur.
deFer Of John LenmOre at Milltowr
last January.
The HAGUE, December "a tele
gram from Acheen reports that tn,
Dutch troops, supported by the Dutcl
feet, repulsed the Rajah of PassanI
with heavy loss to the latter.
PARIS, December 9.-The condition
of Gambetta is less favorable, anc
hemorrhage is apprahsnded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

I
What is ice without plumber2
Do the tramps intend to give US the
go-by this winter
Where is the man with the linen
duster and straw hat2 au
Who can contemplate midsummer
to day without an icy shiver2
Did the streets Of Memphis ever
present buster appearance than nowl
Who saw anything TO admire in the
transit Of Venus last Wednesday?
What is urging on tho red mouthed
bloodhouuds Of the demon murder2
Who delights more in colk snaps
than the waterpipe and overcoat fl
ters?
Did you see the transit of Venus,
and were you any wiser Afterwards than
before?
Are not the street car drivers
objects Of pitJ these cold days and
nights2
II the thermometer we're 10 fall
would It be likely to break-ths coal
dealers? q ln
Has the state Of the atmosphere
snything to do with the number Of
weddings . PEI
Is it not natural that the first real
10y blast should be the signal for
numerous conAagrstioDs2
Which has been NEST popular for
the past few days, soda water pop, or
operatic, blonde, silk tight PopP
Is it probable that Cooper dreamed
Of old Hawk" when he wrote the
"Wept of the Wish-ton wish?"
As the place of residence Of accom-.
plished and aristocratic dogs, hasn't
Memphis a cause for congratulations
Why cannot the North Memphis
Market be made at least equal to that
in South Memphis, to which it is now
SO far iuierior2 d
What subject is more stupendous,
and TO the average politician, more
absorbing than who will be the next
Coaloil Inspector?
IL the temperance advocates had
their way would not Main street i'm
mediatly present the appearance Of
Quaker CITY on a Sunday
What deep philosopher and astron.
omer of Front street was it who re-.
ferred to certain recent celestial
movement as the exit of Venice?nI
Is it owing to Oscar Wilde that dec
orative art, so far as it relates TO illu-
minating probosces, has Aourished in
this community since his departureY
If toys were all made of cast iron
would tho windows pre- o,ent SO brilliant
and varied an assortment as now,
when tho little things are made to last
day instead year2
How many Of the numerous fruit
cakes which have lately been made
and laid away to get old and rich for
Christmas will last, unbroken, until
that happy season of abdOminable ag-
ony2 ad
What is one to gather from the cir
cumstance that at least half dozen
Memphians with guus and bags can be
seen at the Little Rock depot any fine
Sunday morning just before the train
leaves2
If there were better roads 10 the
suburbs Of the city, wouldn't they
enhance the value of property there
aud cause the envirOns to present a
contrast to their present shabby and
deserted appearsnceP
If it were certain that all widows
who were made so by railroads, would
Immediately come into a snug little
fortune in the way Of damages, how
many would long to don mourning
weeds, and who would blame them2
Is it not remarkable that one can
walk for squares after midnight in the
the thiekesL portions Of the city with
out encountering a soul or hearing
the slightest noise except the occa.
sional bark of some bad tempered
guard dog.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

Rev. DR.. W.. E. BOggs, formerly
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
churchin this city,is in our midst again
and will romLin some days in the field
where he was SO eminently useful and
generally esteemed during a pastorate
of several years. He accepted a call to
go TO Atlanta, and preached there to
one Of the leading churches until less
than a year ago, when he was offered
and accepted the chair Of church his.
tory and church government 10 the
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
at Columbia, South Carolina,
where he was partly educated. The
position is congenial to his tastes and
scholarly habits. DR.. Boggs has not
been here for some years and will be
most heartily welcomed, not only by
people Of Presbyterian connection, but
by the people at large, and especially
by those who were associated with him
or knew Of his heroic services in
the ozark days of 1878. He is accom-
panied by Rev. DR., j. B. Mack, Sec.
retary Of the Board Of Directors Of the
Columbia Seminary. native Of Ten
nessee and son Of an eminent Presby-
torian minister, who was well known
in Middle and East Tennessee. These
gentlemen are here upon the invitation
of Rev. Eugene Daniel and others in
the interest Of the Seminary and
of Presbyterianism generally. DR.,
Boggs will preach at his old church
to morrow morning, and DR., Mack
will preach in the morning at the
First church. Tomorrow night
there will be a union meeting of all
the Presbyterian churches at the
First church, and DR.. Boggs will dc
liver the sermon Of the evening,
These distinguished visitors will
remain in the city several days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Rice Surprise company.

Rice Surprise Company.
The Rice Surprise troupe gave theil
third performance of Pop" at Leu
brie'S Theater last night, the atten.
dance being liberal and the enter,
tainmont as usual gave much salts
faction. There are many charming
features in Pop" and the company
presenting it under the management
of Mr.. Rice have won popular holt
upon all who have witnessed it. Tht
next entertainment at Leubrie's viii
be given by the Mozart musical soci
ETY., on Wednesday evening next, tt
be followed on Thursday by BArtle.
Oampbell's white Sllye."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
Alarm ROx signals.

Some trouble has been caused the
FIRE department recently on account Of
the sending in of alarms from boxeI
by inexperienced persons. Chic
Oleary explains, for the beenft Ol
those who have keys, that it is imper-
ativc that they should wait ten SEQ.
onds after opening box before send.
ing in an alarm, Ifthe little gong in
the dox does not strike within
that time it is evident that
no alarm has been sent
10 and the hook may be pulled, but
only once. 1t is important that the
hook should not bo pulled more than
once as upon a second alarm all the
engines have standing orders To turn
out. 0nly the captains Of the fire
companies are allowed 10 give suph On
order If foF instance, an alarm
from box four is sent while an alarm
from box fifteen is being sent in, con-
fusion will follow and the engines may
be sent to the wrong place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
CIearlnghOase Report.
Shooting on the River.

]. Canfold, one Of the mates Of the
steamer Darragh, is under arrest tOr
shooting COlOred rouster at scaulan's 3
Landing, while the boat wss taking on
wood. Can6eld wanted tbs rouater
70 show more spryness, and touched
him up With a stick. The man picked
up a lump OE two Of coal and the mate
shot two or more times, one bullet
entering the mans side and iDflictinV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

TIE transit OF Venus last Wednss-
day was more generally observed than
ever before, but the fual results Of
the calculations to be made win not be-
known for several years. It is said
that the calculations of the transit of
1874 are not yet complete. There
will be ample time, however, between
now and the next transit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIvERPooL, December 9, 80 p.m.-Cot.
ton in moderate inquiry freely sup.
piled. Uplands, 8 l5.l6d; Orleans
6sd. Sales to-day, 5000 bales. Re,
ceipts, 1900 bales American, 1900
Futures opened and closed firm.
NEw YORK, December 0, 1856 nm
Cotton quiet and steady. Ordinary, 7 lS-
l6ci good ordinary, Lice; low middling
9 l5-l6c middllng, 1096e; good middlinS
l0ssc; middling fair, 10 5-l6o;fair, i2I-l6e
Futures are quiet and firm at 6 to Z points
above last evenings closing figures.
NEW ORLEANS, December 9, 1880 A mi
Cotton quiet. Middling, 9Hc. Sales 10.
day, 1000 balesi receipts, 10 sos bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
MURDER
AZ Aharkey. Miss, byTwO MaskeH
Men.

Information was received this morn
ing Of a cold-blooded murder, com.
mitted at Sharkey, Miss, in the Tai
lahatehie country, on the night Of the
9th. The circumstances are as fol-
lows:
About midnight two young men, in
the employ Of MIR. T. G. James, and
who we're sleeping in his store, heard
some one knock at the door, but re.
fused to open II at so unreasonable an
hour.
The parties at the door finally gave
their names aud declared they were
moving and sick and only war ted
medicine for their families and the
door was opened. Two masked men
Immediately rushed in and demanding
the keys opened FIRE on the clerk.
Three or four shots were fred, the
last inficting a wound Of which the
young man died next morning. The
murderer Immediately departed with
out any attempt at robbery. It can
not be imagined why the deed was
committed, as the murdered man was
OF a very amiable disposition and a
universal favorite. His name could
not be learned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

THE people of Nashville seem re-
solved to get rid of a very cumbsr.
somo aud expensive form Of local
government, and adopt something after
the spirit aud form of the Memphis
Taxing District. This is a progressive
business idea that has effected g
lodgmeptin the public mind. lqr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

Dr.. NJ. M. McGuire offers for sale a
half interestin the Dardanclle Arkan
sian, one Of the best weeklies in Ar
kansaW; or he will sell the entire
establishment to proper person, job
Office and all. This is a Rne opening
for some live young man with little
ready cash.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
sawmlII DestrOyed.

The sawmill of Woodruff & Co., on
Front street, near the mouth of Wolf
river, was burned last night between
seven and eight o'clock. The origin
OF the FIRE Is unknown. The mill was
one of the best in this vicinity and
the loss is Estimated at from Sl2, 900 to
$4,000. The city FIRE engines were
promptly on the ground shortly
after the alarn was given, and
though working maniully, the FIRE
could not be quenched until the mill
aud the dressed lumber within It wal
wholly consumed. A large quantity
Of lumber in the mill yards was moi
Injured. The insurance on the pror
erty amounted to $4,000, divided ba
tween three companies, the Sur
Mutual, of New Orleaps,the Western
Of Toronto, and = London company,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
MEurnIs. TEsv.. Dec. 6. 1sS2.

GEo. F. WILLIS, Sec and Treas,
MEMPHIS MUTUAL AID SOCIETY:
Receipt OF S36, in payment Of certificate
No Sll, IS hereby Acknowledged.
This Is the second benefit I have re-
celyed, and | can recommend the M EN-
PHlS MUTUAL AID SOCIETY for
Promptness in paying claims, having
secure plan, and doing all they promise.
Respectfully, A. r, TAYLOR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Alabama Street Presbyterian Church
Services i am. and 1880 pm. by the Rev
Mr.. Whaleing, Of Colorado. Seats free
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Court
street-Services at IL am. and 7:30 pm
II. A. Jones, pastor.
First Baptist Church. corner Second and
Adams streets-Sunday-school at 9SC
ami preaching at IL am. and 7:S0 IN.
r. A. Venable, pastor.
Second Presbyterian Church. corner
Main and Beal streeu-Sabbath-school al
$3.50 am. Services at II am. by Rev.
W. L, Boggs, DID, No services at night
First Presbyterian Church, corner 8rd
and Poplar roess.-Servisces at II am.
BY the Rev. DR.. j. B. Mack, of Columbia,
S. Q. A service Of the united Presbyte.
rian congregations at night. Preachine
by the Rev. DR.. w. L. Boggs, and som,
statements concerning the Columbia The
illogical Seminary aftef sermon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

STILL harping on my daughter. I"
The Avalanche ought to practice
what it breaches occasionally, and
hang out a sign: We are strictly vir-
tuous. .dl .or.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
Robert wilson Sentenced.

Robert Wilson received his death
sentence in the Criminal Court to-day
for the murder of Frank B. Russell, on
the 10th day Of September last. The
attorneys for the defendant examined
the jurors who composed the jury that
found him guilty, and no misconduct
was disclosed on their part. The de-
fepdants counsel then argued to the
Court the lnefioiucy Of the evidence,
To this Judge Horrigan said the evil
dence was to the mind Of the Court
clear and conclusive, and the Court
thereupon overruled the motion Of
defendant for new trial, and sem
tenced him to be hung on the Sd day
Of February next lie took an appeal
to the next term Of the Supreme
Court. Wilson seemed somewhat
nervous and excited while his sentence
was being parsed. His appeal will
merely delay the execution, as there
is Halhing IN the record to reverse his
case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

No. l7l5-In the Ohanooly Court Of ghslbv
oounty-B. y. Fly Of Al W. ]. A. AndorIon n
et al.
TT appearing from bill, which Is sWorn to
a In this caufe, that the defendant, Jamo9
A. Anderson, Il citHen Of Pima county IL
the Territory Of Arizona, and non-rosidout
Of the State Of Tennessee.
IL Is therefore ordered that he mako Als
appearance hefoini AZ ne ooufthcase Of
fore the first Monday In Iohfeary, 1881,
ana plead, answer. or dempr y complainant 2
bill, or the same WlI be taken bF
confessed as 70 him ana aet for hearing az
lbhsd ouee week Tor four suoeesslys weeks
N the Public kedgor
Ikk An day Of DsosAbeE, isl2s
we X J. BLACK, clsyk and Nuts.
ByJ n ilradloy, y. o. AM
I, b hieou, tol'r for sompPt,
a y 0lH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09

a painful wound. Can6eld's case was
continued until Monday by Judge
Hadden this morning.
The popular haberdashers, Loeb &
Nook, at 235 Main street.
RRLIGIOUS NOTICES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-09
Memphis, Tenn, November IS, 1887
NOTICE.

entire Of
g. n nbaness
the
Liomphi Tenn Hovswbar SUCCESSORS VIZ TAYLOR.