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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
BROTHER HufOAO's BAEAKl
He Is Going Back to the Turf,
and He'd Like to Know Why
He Shouldn't Do So.
Going to Answer Mr.. Yancy.
Courier-Journ

Cour1er-J ournal.
A huge shadow blotted out a dozen
square yards of sunshine on Gray
street yesterday afternoon, and q
Courier-J ournal reporter had hardly
removed his hat for the unexpected
favor before he had to steer due north
for few laps and tack west again to
get out of the way of the advancing
brig. Signals were exchanged, and
as the larger craft swung to, the smil-
ing. good natured face of General Abe
Buford appeared from under his ex-
tensiye hat, and volunteered, between
gssps:
"Hot, amt itl"
81 think you've struck the combi-
nation, General, said the reporter.
Young man, your weakness for
horse racing will, sooner or later, land
you right in the bosom OF the church. 7"
What has the bosom of the church
ever done to me, GeneralP"
You don't cotton then?" empha-
sized the General, as he slipped his
umbrella into his hand and drew a
diagram of the blushiDg joke upon his
dusty shoe.
Did you have a pleasant trip South,
changing the subjeet?"
very pleasant, indeed. ] Just got
home this morning. | intend leaving
for Chicago on the 10th, where l will
deliver NV lecture"
"I'll take something, General, on
Goodnight's handsome victory at Chi
cago yesterday over a big field"
Speaking about this victory, it was
handsome one. Goodnight is a fine
animal. | tell you. young man, have
had some of the grandest horses in the
world" continued the General, as he
led the thermometer few lengths.
"How was it you said Goodnight
was beaten at St. Louis"
THAT was the race with Lord
Murphy. Mclaughlin, Dryers rider,
pulled hin, because his boss had
money on the other horse. Why,
Goodnight finished the mile in l:42,
and was as far ahead of Lord Murphy
as that house across the street is from
where we stand. Why, another
length and he would have shut him
out "
The reporter remarked that, after
all there was some very fine sport in
horse racing.
a reflective look came into the old
Generals eye, and then he broke out
suddenly, as ii he wrestled with the
angel, and had at least thrown him
dog fall" I'm going back to the
turf. Yes, | will have to 90 back; /
can't keep away from it. | tell you |
am going to own fine horse, and that
very shortly"
Are you going to leave the church,"
Leave the church," italicized the
General; "leaye it? why bless your
soul, no. Why should l? A man can
own fine horse, and run him, too aud
70 to heaven. Must all this beautiful
country 90 to waste because a few
gamblers live here? Look at your
military drill last week-wasn't there
betting on it? Well. then, must our
great military organizations, the pro.
lection Of our country, be broken up
because people choose to be. On the
result Of the drill? So It'll about a
horse race. Why, it is ridiculous. I'm
going to answer Brother Yancey, too,
before long. | don't think his position
a good one. Now run of to church,
and be a good boyl" chuckled the
General, as he followed his shadow
across the walk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

TIE Pratt miners at Birmingham,
Ala, 800 in number, are again on a
strike, this being their fourth expert
ment in that line this summer. This
is strike for full time instead Of
three-fourths. Both sides are in ear
nest, and it is likely that there will
be quite a vacation before work is
resumed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

Day. virtue Of the terms and conditions NJ n
~ deed OF trust executed to me HIM D.
Welsh, recorded in beck No. III, mage 2ei. Of
the Registers Office Of Shelby county. Tenn.
for the purpose Of securing the sum of $500
ana .I interest the same being wholly unpaid,
nOnday, sAs 18th day Of Iuly, 1882,
at The southwest corner of Main and Madison
hReets, in the Taxing District of Shelby coun-
Y, Tenn between re hours of u m. and 1
q cleck p. m. offer for sale at public outcry TO
the highest bidder for cash, the following de
sorihed real estate to.wit Lot No ~ one in
the division among the heirs Of VIM. X. Harris,
deceased, being Is 1910. chains on the north:
Iol' lou chains ON the east; Is 4l-1O0 chains on
the south; SOL chains on the west; con-
tanning III lS-lo1 acres, more OF less.
!, Also lot No, 5 and part of lot No. 4, In sec
ton three ~, township one ID, langs seven
W, west Of the basis meridian ChickasaV
session conveyed by Thomas Copewood 10 the
= ustees Of the New York Mississippi Land
Company BY deed recorded in Registers office
Shelby county, hook g, pages 22S and 229, CON.
tanning two hundred acres, more or less, all
located IN the county Of Shelby, Tenn, The
title % the said lands Is believed 10 be per-
ieot, but sell and convey only as trustee.
Us ll8 X. d. JORDAN, Trustee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
Good.Bye, Hl.HeaIlh.

When you feel weak, languid and
depressed, try Browns Iron Bitters.
You will find it q most wonderful re-
viver. Ii is a true tonic. 1t aids
digestion. 1t strengthens every part
ithe body. 1t is refreshing to the
Eearied mental faculties. It is per-
tect. This is what our family doctor
says.-Local Editor.
S. Mansfield 4 Co., W. n. Wilker
son & Co., and g. W. Jones l. Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
Valuable Relies.
somerYllle Raleon, 5.

Mr.. Thomas w. Harris, Of District
No. 2, was in town yesterday and called
to see US US. He showed us an account
taken from an officers knapsack or
portfolio, which was captured by his
grandfather during the Revolutionary
war. The account was against Thos.
Liddle, was made out in pounds, shil-
lings and pence, on very rough paper
and was dated October "a, 1880. Mr.,
Harris has the portfolio still in his
possession. 1t contained a number
Of other papers, among them several
pay rolls, and was evidently the prop
erty Of a quartermaster OF the British
army. He also has silver knee
buckle, worn by his grandfather 81
that early day, and several othel
relics Of Revolutionary times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
The Pagan ana lhe LAWYER.

can traRciaeo Chronicle, June q.
In Police Court No. 2 yesterday
afternoon a highlander was under
going examination for assault 10 muir
der, and was being warmly defended
by ex Judge NJ. S. Koran. one Of the
stanchest supporters Of the Democracy
to be found in the State. Among the
witnesses was a remarkably well edu.
Gated Moogolian named Joe Sing, who
was made a citizen in Cincinnati, o.,
some years ago. Ex-Judge Koran
commenced the examination Of the
witness with the stereotyped: "What
is your manner" Witness Joe
Sing Ex-Judge Horan - what
is your business?" Witness-"I
am a seaman" Ex-Judge Koran
Il believe you are a natursliZed
citizen and vote regularly Witness
oh, yes; [ am a citizen; | can
vote as well as you can" Here Dir.
Koran could not resist the temptation
to make point for the grand old
party" and asked: II suppose you
vote the Republican ticket always?'
Witness-"No, sir; l always vote the
Democratic ticket" The courtroom
lobby roared, unmindlul Of Bailif
Smiths shouts for order, and the
paralyzed Koran dropped back into
his chair as though he had been shot.
After order had been restored the
examination was proceeded with with.
out any great amount of latitude being
taken by the blushing and disguised
attorney.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
Iha RAYsl b Fasa iRshb I'm Lhs ma

ihS WAyss "a FaSa Webb hF lbs Eltla
Of American swimmer and an Ad-
vertised money stake of $1,000.
The pavilion pier and shore we're
black with crowd of spectators who
gathered to witness the match. The
tide ran very strong, and the waves,
| lighted every now and then by bright
glare of lightning from sombre clouds
in the east, dashed in with tremend-
GUS force. They broke over the pavilion
floor after time, scattering the chairs
and spectators, and drenching every
thing in briny shower. This did not
seem to dampen the interest of the
on lockers, however, and they chung
to their places in spite of the roaring
pillows, and watched the match to the
end. Webb was confident of victory
from the outset, although some of the
spectators seemed doubtful of his
ability to win when Wade rounded the
stake boat first at GAL, over 100 yards
ahead. On the home stretch, how
ever, Webb gained on his adversary
steadily and with comparative case,
and before half the return distance
was covered caught up with and passed
him. He reached the winning boat
at III, beating Wade by about forty
yards aud one minute in time. Referee
John w. Fitchett shook hands with
Webb, the crowd cheered, and the
men were wrapped in blankets by
their attendants and disappeared in
their huts to dress themselves. Wade
was good natured. He said he thought
that if he had been twenty pounds
lighter, and the distance had been
longer. he would have had better
show to win.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
HORRIBLE MURDER AT MOS
cow.
A Young Man Killed by His
tFaIher---The Miserable
Wretch in Jail.
Somorville Falcon, S.

One of those shocking murders, the
mere contemplation of which sends a
thrill of horror to every heart and
chills the blood in ones veins, was
committed near Moscow last Thurs.
day. Mr., Samuel Bayless, young
man about twenty-five years of age,
was shot and killed by his own father,
Hiram Bsyless, a tenant on the place
of Mr.. Stephen Bull. Young Bayless
was in the field blowing cotton and his
father found fault with him and &C
cused him Of covering up the cotton.
He replied that he uncovered it again.
A quarrel ensued, but nothing more
at that time. The old man went to
dinner first and when his son came he
found him sitting with his rife barrel
across his lap and asked him what ho
was going to do with it. He replied
be would show him directly. Just as
young Bayless was seating himself at
the dinner table his father attempted
to strike him with the rife barrel. He
evaded the blow and ran from the
house. His father seized shotgun
and fred, the shot taking effect in his
head aud killing him instantly. The
shotgun contained a minnie ball and
it is said that the gun had been loaded
by Bayless a week before for the pur
pose, as he then stated, of killing his
son. These are the circumstances as
we heard them, but we do not youch
for their being correct. The murderer
was tried before c. W. Rich, Esq,
who committed him to jail without
bail. Bayless came from East Tennes-
see and had been living on the place
where the murder was committed for
about three years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
ChanCery Sale of Real Estate


Chancery Court Of Shelby oounty-l4s2, I,
Dittlebach ct al VS.. Louis Kaufman ct AL
!44l, Carter Kirkland OF Il We. Louis Kauf-
man OF Al 1894 Stettheimer q Co. VS.
Louis Kaufman ct al -1429 Geo. A Davis &
Co. VS., Loais Kaufman ct al-1l9i. Jackson
1ns. ". rs. Louis Kaufman OF al-ll9l.
John NJ Davis 4 Co. VS.. Louis Kaufman
OF al, u"
ny virtue Of intsrlocutory DEGREES for sale.
~ entered 10 tho above causes on Deoember
10, 1902 y eso 1872, March 20, 1882, and
June 10, los2, will sell, atpublic auction, 10
the highest bidder, in front Of the Clerk and
Master once, courthouse Of Shelby county.
MerPAiS. Tennessee, on
Saturday, August 8, 1882,
within legal hours, the following described
properly, situated IN Shelby county, Tenn,
=, Lot No. ten 40, Gu the north side of So.
yhArles street, fronting on said street siytv
seel feet and running back between paraIlSI
lines l4S1a feet TO an alley, as Designated an
k I,,lr and Parsons subdivision OF grounds
OF VIM, Conley. s''"uS
!, Lot No, eleven tlr on the north side Of 81
CHARLES street, fronting on said street go feet
and running back IN parallel lines 1tgE feet
TO an alley, as designated on kucker and Par
son I. sup qiYislon Of grounds forw IN COnley.
Lot 20; A. block IS l3i on Todd and Grider'g
map Of the city Of Memphisl in the town Of
cc0sS Sickering lIylqg on the north side Of
SaIoilha street lS119 feet west of the interseo-
ton ana Eighth street, and fronting west.
Wardly on Carolina street 100 fret ana nm
Meg back between parallel lin 70ieet.
tract OF land containing o. acres.
being part OF what is known asA (agIan3
tract, beginning at the northeast in eTssction
OF Srove avenue with Robson 1895 feet In n
stake within 80 feet Of the Memphia6rherIos-
ton raiiroadithence south IS degrees east win
sald railroad oog1h feet TO Ragland street.
st asnsy n iVVsa wy sne west side Of Rasland
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

II was a happy day for humanity
when DR.. Holman discovered the Pad
cure by absorptioR-if for no other
reason except that it supplies a per.
feet antidote and remedy for medicinal
poisoning. Those who feel the need
Of such a remedy will find this to be
strictly and demonStEably true,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

To all who are suffering from tho errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., / will send
q reeiPe that will cure you, FREE OP
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in. South America. Send a
lENAH. Station d, New York City.
k9xxKiv52d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

A physician in Cincinnati, O.,
writes II have found Browns Iron
Ritters to be reliable cure for lost
vigor incidental to middle-aged and
old men,"
s. Mansfield & Co., W. N. Wilker-
son 4 Co., and G. W. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

A steady, firm and regular beat of
the heart, replaces the interrupted
feeble action Of that organ, if Browns
Iron Bitters are freely used.
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son 4 Co.. and G. w. Jones 4 Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

VIoKsBURG has a new humorous
weekly paper called the Hornet. A
very good name for a lively paper,
provided it has no sting in it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
FOR GOVERNOR.
WILLIAM B. BATE,
OF DAVIDSON.
The Democratic state Executive
Committee.
,R TEE STATE AT LARGE.
OF DAVIDSON.

FOR TIE STATE AT LARGE.
BID. Anderson, of Knex.
j. We trees, Of Davidson.
John 7. Hillsman, Of Shelby.
DISTRICTS.
/. John Allison, jr Of Washington.
q John Mctirath, of Knox.
8. D. L Snodgrsss, Of White.
4. j. M. Read. OF Sumner.
S. W. q. Houston, Of Cannon.
g. W. A. Quarles, Of Montgomery.
7. j. l. Pearcy, Of 6iles.
s. 5. A. Champion, Of Henry.
9. DIR. I. j. Edw rds, Of 0bion.
10. Albert I. Mo Veal, Of Hardeman-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07
BEWARE OF IMITArIoMs.

s. Mansfield a. COW N Wilkerson A. Ca
and 9 W Jones 4 Co Wholesale Agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-07

or n. a. DAUPHIN. '' "~''
6O7 seventh 81. Washington, ID. @,
Or West Court street. Memphis, Tenn.
". B.-0rders addressed to New 0rleana
will receive prompt attic iop. w&slIQ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12
Farm Accounts.

Time was when a farmer who kept
his account books, as the merchant
kept his, was a thing of wonder and
speculation among his neighbors. The
honest yeoman went it blindly in those
days, trusting to luck and hard work
for a livelihood, and to "Sall" or John,
the eldest children, who had been
schooled five months in the village
school, for the 'Rithmetic," or book
keeping, of the farm. True, mems wants
were fewer in those days of simplicity
and slowness, and it was not SO difficult
matter to keep the run of the farmers
business, which consisted of two or
three small crops blacksmith's account
and yearly account with the village
merchant. Still, we dare say, not one
out of nine farmers of We olden time
knew, when the end of the year came
round, how much he had lost or gained
on each plat of ground titled. This is
the pleasure in farming-to look around
and know to a cent how much each
acre has produced, at what cost and
what the profit is. In this age of prog
ress the farmer who succeeds must 90
about it in business-like manner. Must
use his brains as well as his muscle
and must keep his eyes open to the best
management of his farm. How better
can he do this than by a systematic
course of book-keepingP We do not mean
by this that every farmer should open
set of books, and run them just as our
large wholesale houses do; not one out
of every hundred can do this. But every
man can have a cheap memorandum
book and lead pencil, and every man
can set down his expenditures, and what
he takes in in the course of each day. in
very few minutes. He can keep the
expenses of each field and the expense
of putting in each crop. When the crop
is sold, and the expenses of cultivating,
gathering and marketing added up and
subtracted from what the crop brought
in, the farmer can then tell whether he
is making money or whether he is sink
ing it. Hundreds of acres are cultivat-
ed in every State year after year that
are worked at dead loss. Book-keep
ing, however roughly carried on, If st
ali correct, would soon show the farmer
Just where the leakage was and enable
him to correct it.-Fdrn,tng World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12
A Cheeky Proposal.

There seems to be no end to the
swindling and Matchmaking schemes
that are developing lately. The last of
these has the merit of originality at least.
Several of the most prominent bank
cashiers of the city have recently been
in receipt of smoothly-written circu-
lar, signed by "Executor." Its purport
is to the effect that 3 young man en-
ployed in bank at Boston became
short in his accounts SS5,O00 by fast
living, and was only saved from ruin
and exposure by the intercession of a
friend who loaned him the money. After
he had again become honest he pros
peredz and made an immense fortune.
At his death, so the story goes, he left
$3.50, 900 in cash in the hands OF eek
ecutora' for the sole purpose OF helping
ont bank officials who were ''short" in
accounts. "Executor" therefore invites
any crooked cashier who receives CIR
cular to correspond with him, so that
his shortage may be made good at once.
The arfimus of such a communication
is yerv evident. ssExecutor," whoever
he is, desires to get "points" on bank
officials who have gone wrong for the
purpose of Matchmaking them. There
can be no other explanation OF h.-I"-
dia'sqp0lis Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12

A Brave kKcRUIT.-Tom was a very good
boy, sharp and intelligent, but had the repu-
tation OF being coward. Almost anything
would excite his nerves or tirnidity. But he
got patriotic when the war began and entered
in the three months service. He was in the
skirmishes on several occasions, but was in no
regular battle. He behaved spiendidly, and
almost blotted out the reputation he had at
home. The boys In his company had all con-
fidence in him. When Tom returned home he
knew more of the world than he did when he
left. Some of his old chums who did not go
to war edged around him to hear him talk.
:" Boys you may laugh and wink" said Tom,
"put you don't know what hard times is; you
couldn't spell it in less than three months"
g Tell US, Tom how it was" swell, sir, for
a whole week at a time We had nothing but
hot biscuit, butter and chicken and all such
light diet as that to live on. It's no wonder
/ am weaker" well, Tom, how about the
ffghting!' 'I'll tell you; according to my
record. killed as many Of them as they did of
me s"-DetrO0 Fire. Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12

"A society sensation caused much
comment in Geneseo, N. Y. Some time
since invitations were issued for the
wedding of Miss Minnie Curtis, of Gene
SEQ. and DIR. Frank Smedley, of Avon.
Preparations 1 a were made on the most 70
magnificent scale, when suddenly the
fact leaked out that the couple had been
married some time previous: For a
t;n,o .b;s y11mor was theoretically denied
BY by the friends of both parties. The
tr,,h If the r,i,nor was finally estab-
iished, however, by the confession d Nc, OF
Miss Curtis herself. She stated that
while out riding last June with DIR.
Smad,ev he dared her to marry him, a
challenge which she accepted, and the
ceremony was performed by clergy
man in Henrietta They g,a INTENDED snf sdr, to
keep the whole affair n IeG aed Mrs. Sds sG cur
It's therefore, sent notes to the invited
snests stating that the ceremony would
not take pIace.-Chtcago Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12
1T Will Never Do.

It won't DO to neglect such symptoms Of
nlheaIth and approaching decay as sediment
in the urine, painful urinaton, milky urine,
etc. When thus afflicted the kidneys and
urinary system need immediate strengthen
ing, else loss OF memory, universal lassitude
disturbing dreams and general prostration
follow in their turn, and shattered nervous
system and broken down constitution makes
life miserable, and premature death or paraly.
sis inevitable. counterfeit the effect OF
such an unnatural drain, use DIR. Guysott's
strengthen the parts affected, stop the I'm.
natural drain and check sll decay. Hs
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12

sx*"Unbidden guests are often welcomest
when they are gone" Disease is an unbidden
guest which Kidney-Wort almost invariably
"shows the door" Here is case in point
Mother has recovered wrote an Illinois
girl to her Eastern relatives. "She took Bit
tiers for long time but without any good
So when she heard of the virtues of Kidney
Wort she got box and it completely cured
her, so that she can do as much work now as
she could before We moved West. Since she
got well every one about here is taking it,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12

DER. G. Alexander, writing in an
ralgia is disease arising from debility
o.. bod;Ir Int is relived by food, and
som oodrs. by by stimulants. Pure air.
night and day, and perfect cleanliness
are advised.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12

GENTLEMAN on the car takes an excellent
cigar from his pocket and just as he is about
to light it recolleets that his felow-trayeler
may object to tobacco-smoke. According
ly, the cigar between his finger and thumb,
he turns to his vis-a-vis and and says politely
II beg pardon, sir, but perhaps" 20,
thank you; with pleasure!' And the other
traveller takes the cigar and smokes it. (P. S.
of course it was the polite man 'slast weed. }
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12
PERSONAL

THE VoLrAIc BELT Co, Marshall, Mich. win
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young or old) who are af-
f1icted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration of health and manly vigor.
Address as above. N. B.-No risk is incurred,
as thirty days trial is allowed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12

ave are persuaded that the ancient Hermes
with all the subtle art and natural resources
of the Alchemists, was a very poor doctor
compared with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, of
only clever practitioner of the Black Art;
but we know there is no humbug in the phar-
maceutical chemistry of Mrs. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. .. ....t II ...
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-10-12
Mary Cooper was so terribly fright.

Mary Cooper was so terribly fright
ened by drunkard who had fit of
delirium tremeus in her presence, in
Philadelphia. that she became dumb.
During two weeks she was unable to
speak word, her vocal organs being
paralyzed, and sic had begun to learn
the mute alphabet, believing that she
would never recover, when her speech
returned as suddenly as it had left her.