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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21
JOKE ON GOULD.
How Man Allowed the Great
Millionaire to Get Even
with Him.

Little Rock Gasstte.l
Yesterday man went into a Little
Rock restaurant, and sitting down to
an expensive meal. he remarked to the
proprietor
Heard that little joke on my friend
Jay Gould, | suppose 2"
mo; | haven't heard q joke on any
body" replied the proprietor airily
an with evident lack Of interest.
Good Joke on Jay" continued
the customer. "All the newspapers
published it. You see-walter, bring
me another quail-he went into an eat
ing house and actually had to bor:o
money to pay for the meal. | couldn't
keep from laughing at him. He vows
that he will get even with me. Such
thing is likely to happen to most
anybody. Don't you think SOP"
The proprietor yawned and said he
had never studied the subject, and
looking suspiciously at the customer
added that he didn't care, anyway.
The customer kept handling a kind Of
endless chain of words until he fin
ished eating, when he took up the
ticket which impaired information to
the effect that he owed the house two
dollars. by George" he exclaimed,
searching his vest pockets, hanged if
old Jay hasn't turned the tables on
mel l haven't any money by me.
Now, isn't that huge joker Ha, ha;
left my mouey at the hotel. I'll be
back"
Don't be in hurry" said the pro-
prietOr. II can appreciate the joke.
Bill, tell policeman to come here
l have friend on the police force
who would be tickled to death at this
fun. All, here he is. The police.
man thought the affair such a good
joke that he took the man to the city
prison, where a crowd of fIn lovers
laughed and punchedleac other.
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Another Letter from Chief En-
gineer Melville.

The letter below, written by Chief
Engineer Melville, to his wife, Just
before sailing from San Francisco.
nearly three years ago, has just been
published 1t shows the Jeanette to
have been utterly unfit for so perilous
a voyage as she undertook to the
Northern seas, and that at least one
who was a competent judge, never ex-
peeted her to return:
san Francisco, July 6, 1879.
DEAR HETTIE We are about to be
of, and everything is nearly ready.
This is the last letter | will be able
to send until we part from the convoy.
| was disappointed when | saw what
the Jeanette was, and / knew at
once she would never do for such a
voyage. Tley have been doing what
they could to make better, but | don t
think it will be of use. The Tigress
was bad enough, but the Jeanette is
much worse. | have left nothing
undone to provide against what | see
is ahead of US, but | am not man to
back out at a time like this after CO.
ing SO far. / would go even if / WIS
certain we would never get back.
Some Of US may weather it, but am
sure the Jeanette will never come
back. She would never stand the ice.
We are TO take some Esquimaux on
board, one Of them woman, who is
to mend our gloves and do necessary
service on board. There will be forty
dogs for our sleds. have gotten all
| think / need, and had to pay six
dollars each for the undershirts and
drawers, because we had to get them
thick and the very best. If anything
happens, will stand it as we'll as any.
And now, God bless you and the
babies. and good by until you hear
from your faithful husband,
GEORGE w. Melville.
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NIeior Tom O,Cohner.

Knoxville cor. Chattanooga Tlmes.l
Z Knoxville will soon have another
bank, of which | understand Major
Thomas 0'Colner will be President.
Toyour correspondent, who has known
Major O'Conner so long, and knew
him when he was as poor as achurch
mouse, this announcement sounds
strange. When he first came to
Knoxville he was q hard working
journeyman saddler, picking up jobs
where he could find them, and eking
out a seanty living. He was plain
TON O'Conner" then, regarded as
common mechanic and jostled along
as best he could. When the war
broke out, or rather just on the eve of
it, when passion was rampant, and
men were taking position either on
one side or the other of the bloody
struggle, he and Colonel j. W. Humes,
a gallant gentleman, burnt Andrew
johnson in efigy on Gay street.
Some Of our citizens probably remen.-
Der it 1t was an act that required
courage and determination, as it was
believed they would have to perform
it in the face Of a violent and blood
thirsty mob. Long before the efiigy
was brought out an immense and ex-
cited crowd gathered near the Lamar
House and along the pavements and
IN the street for some distance.
But two forms could be seen bear
ing out the effigy-Thos. O'Conner
and James w. Humes. 1t was a
critical moment. 0'Conner bore no
arms, Humes did IAN old musket 1t
was carried into the center of Gay
street, laid upon its back and the torch
applied. The stiffness Of death reigned
No one uttered a word and not a
demonstration was made. 1t was an
act of unprecedented GOODNESS and
bravery, when 1t is remembered that
Andrew johnson had scores and
scores Of devoted admirers in this city.
Shortly after this 0'Conner went into
an artillery company, joined the Con
federate forces, and made a gallant and
faithful soldier. He was never accused
of cowardice or untrue to the cause he
espoused. The war ceased and found
him of course as poor as ever, but a
new man in some essential respects.
He seemed all at once to wake up to a
new existence and to realize that there
was a future before him which be was
called upon to improve. He had en-
ergy-had fine common sense-was
shrewd, thrifty and full Of resources,
and started out with renewed ideas
plans and hopes. From that time on
his star began to ascend. What a
triumph | have no means of esti-
mating his wealth, but, of course, it is
extensive. He has hundreds of friends
who rejoice at his prosperity and re-
spect him for his enterprise and his
generosity. lis understood that he'll
now make Knoxville his permanent
home.
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The Cat in the Meal.

Nashville Banner.l
After diligent inquiry the Banner
has been able to learn that three
bondholders have made a proposition
of 1908 or COS withoutcoupons We
have no right to commit the Governor
to any reason we may give. but we
have it from an authoritative source,
and we may almost say it is certain
that the Governor did not make it the
basis of his call, because he had no
assurance that they represented other
bondholders, that it would be accept
able to and binding upon a majority
or any considerable number and
amount, or that it would be accepted
il passed.
All this is easily remedied, and may
be easily made sure and definite. We
know absolutely nothing Of the Gov
ernor policy beyond his State credit
record, but judging from that, and
taking the opinions Of leading Demo
Gratis and Republicans, that he will
not fail to reconvene the Legislature
at any time that this proposition is
made or ascertainod to be representa-
tive and definite. We arc inclined to
expect that the Legislature will have
this subject before it.
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The Extra Legislative Sessions.


We once thought there was not
much money in being a member of the
Legislature at four dollars per day,
with the time it fixes az seventy five
days, but under Republican rule it is
a much more profitable business than
under Democratic sway. The present
Legislature will enjoy the profits
arising from twoextra sessions, besides
the ordinary pay.
From the Governors proclamation
calling an extra session it appears
that there were a great many things
that escaped his notice the last time
he had the Legislature 70 convene,
and the work spread out before it
seems to be sufficient to occupy the
valuable time OF the members for at
least twenty days. Why all this, to-
gether with the work Of the last
extra session, might not have been done
at one session Of the Legislature is not
quite clear TO US. We see the i'm
portance of calling the Legislature
together TO redistrict the State into
Congressional Districts because Con-
gress has changed our representation
in that body from ten Representatives
TO only ten members, but we do not
understand why it is important to
have the legislature meet and pass on
the other questions submitted at the
present time; especially when it is
remembered that the regular session
begins next January, and that an extra
session is an extra expense. But then
Republican administration is an ex.
pcnsiye luxury, and statesmen must
live.
Legislators will begin TO feel now
like Judge Turner's man at Murfrees
boro, who had been in the habit o.
being fined two dollars and hal
every court for fighting. But wher
they brought him up before judy,
Turner on tho same charge. and b,
fined him fifty dollars and the costs
he jumped up and shouted, Gosh
6ghtin's ris +"
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A 40 RibIicaI Reward.

The publishers ofRutledge s N onth-
ly offer ten valuable rewards in their
Monthly for April, among which is
the following:
We will give $40 in gold to the
person telling us which is the middle
verse in theNew Testament Scriptures
by April 10th, 1882. Should two or
more correct answers be received the
reward will be divided. The money
will be forwarded to the winner April
18th, 1882. Persons trying for the
reward must send twenty cents in
silver Ono postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will
receive the May Monthly, in which
the name and address Of the winner of
the reward and the correct answer
will be published This may be worth
$50 to you; cut it out. Address
RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Is s Easton, Pa.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Tuesaag Evsnlng. Mareh aI, Issa.
Lived Too Long.

A pathetic story comes over the
wires in a few words: Henry G. Rod
gers United States Minister to Sar-
dina under President Van Buren,,
and one Of the three surviving
members of the Pennsylvania Con-
stitutional Convention Of 1887,
died Sunday night in the coun-
": almshouse at Lancaster, Pennsyl-
vania. Had he been some noted abo-
litionist or fanatic Of any kind; had
he been a John Brown or leader Of
any violent faction, his State doubtless
would have seen to it that he did not
spend the evening Of his life in the
dark shadows Of a common poorhonse.
If the old man had any mind left, any
of the true philosophy Of life, his last
days must have been embittered
with regrets that he did not
die about forty years sgo. No
one should wish to live too long. The
old man who is surrounded by wealth
must know that his death will benefit
Others, who are eagerly but secretly
watching every sign Of inHrmity and
approaching dissolution. While he
who is poor and dependent, if at all
sensitive, is liable to feel that his use
fulness is ended, the grasshopper is
a burden, and that somebody will be
glad when his old form is nailed up in
q pine box and that covered with the
red clOds and sage grass turf Of some
lonely old grave yard. 1t is not de-
sirable to live to extreme old age
although we nearly all cling to life as
though there were no life beyond.
unless one of punishments. To
live for the sake of being
useful, to meet responsibilities
manfully; to come up to high mark
of duty and to do even little good is
a proper ambition. No one who has
it motifs likely to be useful member
of society,a good citizen and neighbOr,
or to command the respect and good
will of his fellow men. A well spent
lifeis more to be desired than extreme
old age even under the most favorable
conditions. Mr. Rogers, the venerable
party named above, evidently lived too
long for his own good, or for the en-
couragement and benefit oil mankind
in general. That, however, was not
his fault, and he was more to be pitied
than blamed. If he had been we'll
fed by the poorhousc authorities in
stead Of limited to scant fare for spec
ulative purposes, he might have died
at period when he had some pride
left in life, and death would not have
been so welcome.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

Nashville World
Talk about getting a proposition
from our creditors, what will it amount
to when we have got it, Have they
not submitted proposition after
proposition? Have they not funded
their bonds time aud again and got
no money? Did they not submit 80 4,
sos, so 6 and 1908, and yet they still
have been uoable to get the interest
on their debit None of these Iropo-
sitions were accepted, and they may
Of course be withdrawn, but do they
not indicate 70 the people Of Tennessee
what kind Of q settlement will meet
the approval and acceptance of the
creditors? With all these propositions
rejected, why shall we longer wait for
Others? Can VIC expect others any
more liberal. So far as receiving any
proposition from the creditor at
this time is concerned, there
is now less probability that he
will make proposition than there
has ever been before. We do moi
believe there is any chance TO obtain
any negotiation until after the Su.
preme Court of the United Statesshall
have acted upon the lawsuit which
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they have against the railroads. 1t Is
not BY any means certain that this suit
will be decided against them. They
will be represented before that court
By Judge Hoadley and Mr.. 0'Connor,
the finest legal talent in the govern
ment. and besides, there are many
eminent lawyers in this State who re-
gard the case not foregone conclu-
sion in favor of the railroads. With
all previous propositions rejected, and
a hope Of getting judgment against the
roads, they will pursue this suit to the
end, knowing if they lose they will
stand as good a showing before the
State as they now do,
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depression IN sIiss!ssippI.

NeW 1Ork uerAlu.I
Nothing seems able to stop the re-
pressive spirit of the people of sdissis-
sippi. The Lower House of the
Legislature has just passed an act
making it mlsdemeanor to sell to
bacco to minors without the written
conset Of parents, and few days ago
a native was fined one cent for beating
his mother in-law. What progress
i've impulse can there be in State
where boys cannot 90 to the bad in
fayorite ways, and the time-honored,
world wide privilege of abusing
mother in-law subjects man TO fine
that implies costs Unless Mississippi
turns over a new leaf in haste she will
be quoted in connection with Connect.
lieut. whenever the famous blue laws
are mentioned.
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The shelby county Propositions.


Knoxville cor. Chattanooga Timesl
Thsre are Indications among num-
Der of Knoxville Democrats to accept
the proposition ofthe Memphis meet
ing with regard to the adjustment of
the State debt. Among them would
make mention of james NJ. King,
Esq, and j. G. j. Williams, ESQ. Mr.
Williams, in brief conversation /
had With him, was very decided.
These are representative Democrats,
and have much to do in controlling
and manipulating the movements OF
the Democratic party OF this city and
county. Heretofore they we're firmly
State credit men, as they now are,
but more pliable aud more inclined to
bring the two factions Of the party
together.
| had conversation with ex Mayor
Saub, who has always been, as he is
to-day, a high State credit man. He,
too, gave me to understand that be
was first for 50.4, and if he could not
get that he was willing TO accept 80 3.
II. H. Ingersoll, Esq, expressed him
self as favorin0 COG. | say to your
readers that so far as the Democrats
Of Knoxville are concerned, they will,
in all probability, gravitate toward a
basis Of settlement on which both par
ties can unite. This is unquestionably
the tendency so far as | have the in
telligence to comprehend the situa.
ton.
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A NATIONAL DISGRACE
In Connection With the Trip 80
GaFsieId's Funeral,

Washington dispatch to Cincinnati Gszetts.l
There has been a great sensation
here to-day over dispatch printed 10
the New York Herald in regard to
the character Of the expenditures on
account of members of the House of
Representatives at the funeral Of
President Garfield. 1t was believed
at first by almost everybody to be
grossly exaggerated, and everybody
hoped it would prove to be Of this
character, but the numerous inquiries
made in regard to the matter all
served to conform it. Following are
the main points of the Herald's
sp55iisii::
A sub committee ofthe House com
mittee on the expenses of the Garfield
faneral has been engaged for some
time in auditing the bills, and the
total amount may at any time be re-
ported to the House, with request
that the money be appropriated and
paid. The committee sat privately
over its work Of auditing. The total
amount Of the expenditure is about
$1,000. This is for the payment Of
bills presented BY members OF the
House alone, and as your correspond
ent understands, whether they were
officially OF the funeral cortege or not.
One item consists, as your correspond.
ent is informed, of $500 paid for
brandy, whisky, cigars and lunch;
$500 are charged for cocktails. /" and
there are said to be other bills
nearly as bad as this, though
less in amount. 1t is remembered
here that the press was very carefully
and peremptorily excluded from the
funeral train. Even the reporters fol
the Associated Press were refused
leave to accompany the train. Your
correspondent has done what he could
to make sure of these facts before
making them public. He has reason
to believe that if any member Of III,
House will call for the detailed item
of the expenditures, what is aboy,
stated will be fully justified. and mn
less he has been deceived. more he
sides. 1t is to be hoped that N,
House will insist on seeing every bil
that has been laid before the commit
tee, and all their details in every cas-
before a cent is appropriated.
The article further charges nue.
unseemly conduct and even drunken
ness on the train. The facts in III
matter Of bills presented by member
seem to be even worse than STATED
Nearly every member who attende
the funeral, either from Washingte
or other points, putting in bills f
personal expenses, and in many cas-,
with such small details, and in othel
for such excessive amounts as to max
agross scandal Of The whole branch ,
the subject. There is sufficient al
thority for the statement that on
member, whose fortune is estimated
over $2,0O0,000, charged for items
small as a seyenty-five- cent lunch at
station where the train stopped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

has examined my left eye and he says
that very ordinary operation is re-
quired to make it very efficient eye.
What is called an artificial pupil will
have to cut in the membrane that now
clouds the vision. He advises me to
wait until | get home, for after the
operation | will have to remain in q
dark room for msnth or two. My
general health is excellent. l am
stout and hearty. JOHN.
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Wednesday, March %, 1882,

within legal hours, in front Of the courthouse
door Of Shelby county, Tennessee, proceed 10
sell at public cutlery TO the highest bidder for
cash the following described piece or parcel
of land, situated in the Taxing District of
said county, and being part of lot fourteen
eighty (e0) feet on the north side Of Beal
street, east Of and adjoining the residence of
W M Harrington, aud running back north be-
tween parallel lines about two hundred and
forty fSur (244) feet to the line between the
Rice ana Ramsey 81 ants
All right or equity Of redemption is waived
in said deed, and the title,is believed to be
good, but sell and convey only as trustee.
WM NJ RANDOLPH, Trustee
February Is. 1852. 1873
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, NOn.Resident Notice.

No. 442l-In the ohancory Court Of Shelby
county, Tonn.-Sta Of Tennessee use
Of A Q Douglass OF al vs.. NJ Williford etal
appearinb from the bill, which is sworn
J. 70 IN this cause, that the defendant.
J M Williford individually and as adam,
istrator of K A Williford, deceased, and 4
= Wllllf0rd are residents of the STATE
Of Arkansas and non-residents of Inc
State of Tenneeees; II 10 therefore ordereS
chat they make their appearance herein' ~
the courthouse Of Shelby county, In Mams
Phis, Tenn, on or before tho first Mendav n
May, 1889, and plead, answer or demur 10
complainant bill, or the same will be taken
Tor confessed as TO them and set for hearing
OK partei and that copy Of this order be pub.
iisheed onee, week, for four successive weeks.
In the Public ledger. ~'>''
This 10th day Of March, 1889.
A cOpy-Attest:
R J. BLACK, Clerk and Master
ByJ n Bradley, b. o. x Nj.
W Vllsson' sol for eomplt. l72329S5
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Is Physical Perfection Worth
NfriVing for?

Do you wish to be perfect in mind
and body? Do you wish to be healthy
and strong in all your partsP Then lay
all other remedies aside and use
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t will surely
infuse new life and vigor into the
whole human system. 1t gives per-
lection to every part, increases the
muscles and strengthens the nerves.
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son & Co.. and G.. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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LOTTERY.
ParticuIar Notice.

Particular Notice.
All the drawings will hereafter be under the
exclusive supervision and control of GBNE-
RAILS G. 7. BEAUREGARD and JUDAL A,
EARLY.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
"A WIN A FORTUNEi
FOURTH GRAND DISTRIBUTION. CLASS
ID, at New Orleans, Tuesday. April IL,
1Se2-143d Monthly Drawing.
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Louisiana State Lottery Company

Incorporated In 1858 for Is years By the Leg
islature for Educational and Charitable pur-
reserve fund Of over S550,0O0 has since been
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made part Of the present State
Constitution adopted December I'd, A.D., 1873.
ings will take place monthly. 1t never
scales or pestpones, Look at the following
distributions
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

Mr.. Palmer +. Dale, living near
Savannah, Ga, says: Myself and
family have always, since living in this
locality, been troubled with malarial
disorders. Hearing that Browns
Iron Bitters were sure preventive,
we have all used it sparingly, and as a
result none of US have been sick.
$. Mansfield & Co, W. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. w Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-21

The most reliable stimulant for the
growth Of infants and children, and
the one most gentle in its soothing
effect, is Browns Iron Bitters.
s. Mansfield & Co., " n. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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To all who are suffering from tho errors and
indiscrotions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss OF manhood, etc., / Will send
recipe that will cure you, FREE or
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary In South America. Send .
uelf-addfessed envelope TO the Rev. JOSEPH T.
IEaAE. Station D, New York City.
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Trussos'ssauo.

FINDER and by virtue of the power eivsu
u me in deed Of trust dated May Is. 1881,
and recorded in Book No 1877, pages l4S and
l49, of the Registers office Of Shelby county,
Tennessee, said deed being made to secure
certain indebtedness therein mentioned, and
default having been made in the payment
thereof, will, at the request Of the benfici-
oriap on
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A Prnctilioner,s Test.

MARION. S. C.. March Is, 1880.
H. II. Warner & Co. Sirs--I have
been trying some Of your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure in my practice, and
fad it to act like a charm.
N. G. MURPHY, NJ. d.