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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY.
Matte Davis, q Pretty seamstrsss
from Memphis,
shoots a stranger in Little Rock


Little Rock Democrat. 1871
The residence of Mrs. j, E. G.
Langtree, No. 5l3 West Water street
was last evening the scene of very
mysterious tragedy. In fact so mystic.
rious is it that up to 8 o'clock this
forenoon the best efforts Of the police
to unravel it had been unavailing.
The facts connected with the tragedy
are about as follows: Matte Davis is
the name ola girl who is employed by
Mrs. Langtree as q seamstress. She
was highly recommended to her as an
honorable, virtuous girl by Mrs. M.
X. Brodie, by whom she was at one
time employed. She is rather tall,
slightly inclined to be round shout
dered. with pleasant, prepossessing
face. 1t is three months to day since
Mrs. Langtree took her int her family.
Between four and five o'clock yes
terday evening, while Mrs. Langtree
was away from home, this girl admitted
a man to the house and shot him.
Both the girl and the man have mys-
teriously disappeared.
A reporter Of the Democrat inter.
viewed Mrs. Langtree this morning.
and found her considerably exercised
over the strange event.
Where is the girl from77 asked
the reporter.
Matte said she came from Mem
phis, and that her father is a Presby-
terrain minister. She has never been
off the place more than once since she
has been living with M, unless we
sent her somewhere"
Where did she get ihe pistol2'
"Out OF the bureau d,aWer. 1t be-
longs to DR.. Moore, one of our board.
ers. Since Matte has been with us
there has been several attempts to
break into the house, and the Doctor
brought up the revolver at my re-
quest"
did you ever notice anything
strange about the grip"
YES, | was displeased with her.
She repeatedly talked about shooting;
said she could shoot a pistol, etc. II
wanted to get rid Of her, but didn't
want to turn her out into the world."
Mary CULVER, a white woman who
cooks for the family, made the follow
lowing statement to the reporter:
Matte came around the back way,
went into the house and opened the
front door for the man 70 come ip; l
looked in, but did not see him; in q
few minutes Matte came back into
the kitchen with shawl on. | asked
her: What is the man going to do?'
She replied; He is a nice man, and
hes nice wife; his name is Becker,
or Decker, or something like that
told her she must not 90 out and leave
the man here. She then went back
and shot him She then came run
ming out, crying, Don't tell on me, OF
| will be ruined That's all / know
about it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

IT must not be overlooked that
there are 10000 high horse State
Credit Democrats, as the American
now calls its old companions in Ten
nessee, who will not value harmony
purchased at the expense Of what they
believe duty and honor, and for the
sole sake Of Office and spoil. And
the Democratic party cannot win
without these 10000 high horse"
State Credit Democrats. While the
work of Cancellation is going on this
pregnant fact should not be over
ed.-Jackson Tribune and Sun.
We would like to ask our distin !.
guished contemporary one little
question. In the event that only
one State Democratic Convention is
called and it adopts a503 or 5O.4
plank in its platform, what will your
10000 "high horse" cavalry do2 Go
with the Republicans, go with the
Democratic party. or just stand off and
do nothing?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
"Wednesday. March q. 1882.

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 (s0) feet on the north side of Beai
street, east Of and adjoining the residence Of
W M Harrington, and running back north be,
tween parallel lines about two hundred aud
forty.fsur l2l feet 10 the line between the
kice ana Ramsey q ants
All right or equity Of redemption is waivs
In said decd, and the title is believed to (
good, but / sell and convey only as trustee y
Wa M RANDOLPH, Trusl a. y,
February Is. 1882. y s as
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
A Massachusetts Woman Gets
Her Rights.
New York Hsrald.l

New York Hsrald.l
Although the Massachusetts, Legis-
lature. in spite Of expectations to the
contrary, has just denied women the
right to vote, even on municipal ques-
tions, the State is not without officials
who do all in their power to place
women in possession Of such rights as
are their due. A notable proofot this
is the sentence Of Mrs. Sarah e. Howe,
late President of an unsatisfactory in
stitution known as the Ladies De-
post" 10 imprisonment for three
years. 1t may be urged that the lady
did not receive justice in as full meas
ure as a man charged with her offeuse
might have done, for masculine
banker taking money on deposit aud
paying interest or dividends out Of the
amounts deposited would probably
have been sentenced for longer
period 1t is also true that the lady
has just cause for complaint in the fact
that she is merely sent to the House
of Correction, instead Of to the State
Prison at hard labor, as would have
been the case with man. Still, that
she has been sentenced at all shows
the existence Of proper spirit in
Massachusetts, official circles about
the woman question, and encourages
the hope that woman may yet enjoy
under the law many rights that hith-
erto have been denied her, response.
bility for all Of her actions being one
of them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
Is Physical Perfection Worth
striving for?

Do you wish to be perfect in mind
and body2 Do you wish to be healthy
and strong in all your parts2 Then lay
all other remedies aside aud 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 aud strengthens the nerves
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker.
son & Co.. and G.. W. Jones & Co.
Wholesale AGENTS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
$3.50 Worth Of Civil Rights.

A San Antonio special says: I'm the
United States District Court, the case
of Bishop Richard Fl. Cain and wife
VS.. Galveston, Harrisburg and San
Antonio Railroad Company, for s25,
600 damages, judgment was given for
the plaintiff for 81 so, the difference
between the cost of travelling in a Pull
man car and otherwise. The suit was
under the Civil Rights Bill, Cain be-
ing a Bishop of the African Methodist
Church."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
Remarked After Thirty Years
Separation.
Knoxville Chronicle, III


Thirty years ago, at the death Of
Judge Breck, Of Kentucky, father-in-
law Of L. A. Ramsey, of this city
John Boyd and Patsy, colored, became
separated, having been married six
years. They had lost all traces Of each
other, and Patsy was finally married
to Henry Russell, who died two years
ago in this city. On Monday last
John Boyd, on his way to his people
in Abingdon, Va, stopped over il
Knoxville and found his companion
of former years. Time and circum
stances had not quenched the fame
and ons yesterday they were legally
made one, at the house of VIM. Lilli
son, on Asylum street, who is thei
noa.in-laW.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
The Latest lEsthetic strIe.

Fashion Reporter.l
So we are told by an authority that
can. be relied upon implicitly, is
made Of linen cambria, trimmed nth
insertion and edgings Of Valenciennes
lace, hand-wrought in uniting the lace,
with open work 20 admit narrow, tint
ed draw-strings. Medallions OF fine
needle work are applied at intervals,
with admirable effect, and all seams
about the bosom and sleeves are deli
cately feathers stitched. The shoulder
straps are long and high, and the
sleeves are only an edging Of lace sewed
on band of insertion. The neck is
out low, in heart shape, back and
front.
But come to think about it, we ar,
not certain about the garment-it MAJ
be something else made this way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

A couple composed apparently Of a
boy Of sixteen and a girl of twelve
presented themselves to a Justice at
Gilpin, Missouri, and asked to be
married. TheJ ustice replied that he
was not in the habit of joining chill
dren 10 wedlock, and advised them to
go right back to their parents. They
asserted that they were over twenty
and SO they were, being dwarfs; but
they had to bring witnesses and the
family record before the Official would
believe it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Mendny evening, March 10. lsss,


THAT Governor Hawkins did not
plainly specify the settlement of the
State debt as one of the subjects to be
considered by the Legislature, is evil
IDENTIFY disappointment in some quar-
ters. The Nashville Banner says
"If the proposed amendment of the
act to provide for the payment Of
interest does not include it, and we do
not suppose that it does, the Legisla-
ture can be recoAvened, after adjourn
ment on any day Of the extraordinary
session, ia case proposition is sub
mitted. The Banner is near head.
quarters, and the point made is well
taken.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
Was lhe Jeannette Unseaworthr

New York Commercial Adyertiser.l
The publication of Lieutenant Mel
ville's letters regarding the condition
of the Arctic exploring steamer Jean
nette when she sailed from San Fran
cisco brings out surprising intelligence
though the matter has been limited at
before. But all criticism heretofore
has come from sources where malice
could be traced, and so no attention
was bestowed upon it. Engineer Mel
vile makes serious charges, but his
ignoraace ofsome important matters
is so great Eat his general statements
are not to be accepted without reser-
vation. For example, Lieutenant
Melville informs his wife that the
Jeanette was purchased by Mr. Bed.
nett as a pleasure yacht and therefore
must be untitled for Arctic voyages,
He did not seem to be aware that the
Jeanette, under the name of Pan
dora, had before gone to the North
Mr.. Bennett obtained the vessel fol
the purpose Of sending her out under
Lieutenant De Long. She sailed from
England for San Francisco, where She
was greatly strengthened and improV
ed Under the English government
she had showed herself 2 Stanch ice
boat, so the claim that she was pur
chased for pleasure sailing, thereb,
conveying the impression that she wa
unified for the purpoBes'to which sh
was put by Mr.. Bennett, is long wa
from the truth"
The Evening Post.l
1.-THE Philadelphia Times has pub
lished q letter from Lieutenant Mel
Vile, Of the jeanette, written aite
her loss, in which he expresses th
opinion that belong and his associate
will never be found alive. II ais
publishes for the first time, lottC
from Lieutenant Melville, dated Ju
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

The most reliable stimuIant for the
growth Of infants and children, and
the one most gentle in its soothing
effect. is Browns Iron Bitters.
S. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker.
son & Co., and G. W. jones & Co..
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
TRUTH ATTESTED.
Some Important Statements
Of Well Known People
Wholly Verified.

In order that tho public may fully realize
the commences Of the statements, as well as
the power and value Of the article Of which
they speak, we publish herewith the fac
smile signatures of parties whose sincerity
Is beyond question. The truth Of those testi-
monials Ia absolute, nor can the facts they an
nounce be ignored:
MENPEs. TENN, April 90, 1881.
Msssrs. Il. II, Warner 4 Co:
GENTIEMEE-I have been sufferer f1om ms
infancy with disease Of the kidneys, and have
expended great deal Of my hard earned
wages with physicians and at various spring.
in search Of relief, None did me any good.
Finally, after reading several testimonials o.
the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, concluded
to try il, and afLor having used four bottles
found that had been entirely cured. and an
To-day as streng and healthy as any one,
have not seen any testimonials from any one
in this section of the country, and on this
account send mine voluntarily, hoping thal
some one affected with this dangerous disease
may see 1t and be induced to try it. 1t is The
most wonderful medicine l have ever seen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
KNOXVILLE.
Proposed Establishment of a
Bank, With Maj. O'COnner
as President.
Special 10 the Americana

Special to the American.l =
KNOXVILLE, March 16.-The first
steps are being taken in this city
toward establishing Second National
Bank, with Mai. Thomas 0'Conner as
the probable President Maj. O'Con-
ner arrived in the city Tuesday night
and he came probably for the pur-
pose of carrying the undertaking
through. He proposes making Knox
vile his future home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

Mr.. Palmer F. Dale, living near
Savannah, Ca, says: Myself and
family have always, since living in this
locality, been troubled with malarial
disorders. Hearing that Browns
Iron Bitters were a sure preventive,
we have all used it sparingly, aud as a
result none of us have been sick.
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

One of the drawbacks of married
life is sickness of the little ones. For
a cold or cough you cannot find a
better remedy than DR.. Bulls cough
syrup. Nearly all physicians pre-
scribe it and no family should be-
without IL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

The PUBLIC LEDGER book bindery
- Madison street, is in the same build
ing as the newspaper and job printing
establishment; is owned by the same
proprietor; embraces all machines and
material used In 6rst-class book
bindery, and lie conducted by compe-
tent workmen. capable Of executing
work in as good and substantial a
style as can 30 done anywhere. /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

To al who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss OF manhood, etc., i will send
a r6cipe that viii cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
BY a missionary In South America. Send o
solf-adGiessed envelope to the Rev. J0eEPH I,
IEnAS. Station D, New York City.
67gxxiv62d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
SATURDAY. March Is. 1852.
TrustOo'sSaIe.

FINDER and by virtue Of the power eiven
u me in deed Of trust dated May IS, 1881.
and recorded in Book No 1877, PAGES li8 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-
aries, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
AnA.a2eg1I~
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April Is. lsSl

Messrs. II. II. Warner & Co:
GENTLEMEN-For over twenty years have
been sufferer from kidney trouble, accom-
panied by female weakness which culmi-
mated into falling Of the womb. l have been
treated by numerous doctors in Georgia and
benefit. In 1879 friend advised me to use
Warner Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. One
bottle did me more good than all the other
medicine had taken IN eighteen years, and
continued use caused further improvement,
until l considered myself we'll. I believe II
female disorders. I can cheerfully recom-
mend II to all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20

The objection to knee breaches is
that there is nothing about them to
hide the calf in society.-[New Or
leans Picayune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
LOTTERY.
Particular Notice.

FhrucuI0r NOTICE.
All the drawings will hereafter DO under the
exclusive supervision and control Of GENE
RAILS G.. 7. BEAUREGARD and JUDAL A.
EARLY.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
n WIN A FORTUNEl
FOURTH GRAND DISTRIBUTION, Glass
-, at New Orleans, Tuesday, April H.
l8a2-l43d Menthly DraRinR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
N. A. DADPEIIN ,
~ n.l.n,a -

. isz La Sale Street, Chicago, Ills,
or N. A. DAUPHIN.
6O7 seventh Nt., washington ID. @,
Or Ne. Woat Court street. Memphis. Tenn.
The New York Office Is removed 10 Chicago.
N. B.-0rdors addressed TO New Orloanl
will receive prompt attention.
Tho particular attention of the public Il
called To the fact that the untiro number oil
the I iokets for each Monthly Drawing Is sold,
and consequently all tho prizes In each draw.
ing are sold and drawn and paid. W&sA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
ChanCery Sale Of Real Estate

VtsAAlVOh VAhO VI hbOUl @Ok0kV
No. 3O4, 2R-Chancery Court ofShelby county
A Anderson, admir-, etc., va.John Saint
ct al.
RY virtue of IN intsrlocutory decree for sale,
ID entered in the above cause on the 10th day
Of February, 1880, M B 20, p BAG, and renewed
February IL, 1852, will sell, at public auc-
ton, to The highest bidder, in front of the
Clerk and Masters office, courthouse Of Shelby
county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, March rs, 1882,
within legal hours, the following descril ed
property, situated in Shelby county. Ter N. /,
tO-wit:
A certain tract of land being the western
end Of lot No. OF the Nicholas Long 1895
acre survey, range 5, section /, bounced as
follows, to-wit: Beginning at the nor invest
corner of said 1895 acre survey; thence south
Il chains and so links to a stake, stands n IS
degrees " links from an elm marked Al;
thence east chains and SO links 10 stake
and red oak marked M; thence north "A chains
and 81 links 10 a stake; thence west chains
and 80 links 10 tho beginning, containing ten
acres.
Terms of Sale On a credit ofseven months.
purchaser executing notes with approved
security, lien retained, redemption barred,
This March 2, 1882.
RI BLACK. Clerk and Master.
LIB Mcfarland, Julius A Taylor, sol'rs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-20
OAPITAL PRIZE, $40, 1000.


1857 Prizes, amounting u. Sic, 90
at al points, 20 whom liberal oomponsatiSu
WILDE paid.
For fn rther information, write clearly, Civ
ing full address, Send orders by express Of
Registered Letter, or Money order By mail
addressed emily 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-20
From Poverty to Amuencc.

Two years ago an Englishmsn
named Edgerton Davis, ragged and
weary, arrived at ConneIlsyille, Pa,
where he has been in the employ Of
the Baltimore q Ohio railroad, first as
a coal HEAVIER, then as a grease wiper,
and latterly in the carpenter shop.
He kept up a correspondence with his
wife 10 England, who has Just Informed
him by letter that by the death Of an
uncle he succeeds to the title of Earl
of Elsemere, with an income OIL
ESQ 900 a year. His story is an in
teresting one. Born at Liverpool, in
1897 he wap educated at Elton. Then
geverses came and he learned the trade
Of a cabinet maker, and subsequently
engaged in business with an extensive
coal and iron firm. Then bis health
failed him and he came TO America,
landing in New York. After re.
peated m~isfortunes there he vent to
Philadelphia, whore no was robbed Of
what remained al his effects. After
an unsuccessful eGort to recover his
stolen property, in which all his re,
sources were dissipated, he then be
came a tramp and visited all the cities
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-20
The Recent Ionn Tornnho.

A very careful and detailed report of
the fatal Grinnell tornado Of the 18th
ult. is given by an eye witness in the
Scientific American, which will greatly
help to elucidate such destructive
storms. 1t is important to note that
this tornado confirms an apparently
general law, that the tornadoes of great
violence advance in a direction from
southwest to northeast, following the
course Of the anti-trade current during
the summer months. This fact, Il
established, is Of great importance, as
the knowledge of the storms track
would enable many exposed to its
assault to detect its approach. The
storm which overwhelmed Grinnell
was heralded by an unearthly appear.
anoe in the southwest about forty
minutes before its roar was heard.
THE storm cloud proper" says this
authority, entered the city from the
southwest" There was thus time
enough for wary people to prepare for
tho worst. Hundreds sought refuge
in cellars and caves, and we're thus
saved from death, one only being killed
who had taken this precaution,
Western cities liable TO these vista
tions may we'll keep this fact in mind,
and in building their houses see that
they are constructed with storm proof
retreats. Such retreats could be easily
and in~expenSively built underground
SO as to afford absolute immunity from
the whirlwind, the %premonitions o.
whose assault ara almost always time'J
enough to enable an endangered com;
munity to take advantage Of spbterral
mean shelters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-20

Mrs. Rachael Martin, Of Troy, N.
Y, writes: Il have been a widow
eighteen years. From overwork and
the cares of a large family, | have for
many years been ailing from rheumatic
pains and severe indigestion. Oils
and liniments only eased my pain. l
took many remedies internally, hoping
to find permanent relief. My next
door neighbor, Mrs. Perry, told me
to try Browns Iron Bitters, and that
it had cured her of dyspepsia, irregu-
larities, etc. | did SO, and have not
suffered an ache or pain since using
the first bottle, nor has indigestion
troubled me-"
s. Mansfield & Co., w. N. Wilker-
son Il Co.. and G. W. Jones y Co.,
wholesale agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-20

SOME Of the dainty military profess
sors of this country undertake to
c%ri;ieise Admiral SeymOur:because he
bombarded Alexandra without hav-
ing an infantry force in sight suf-
foent to follow up the advantage and
catch Arab Pasha before he escaped
to the desert. We are constantly
convinced that there is a great deal Of
unostentatious military talent employ
ed on tie papers. Perhaps some of
them will tell US what the chances of
entering the Notifications of Alexan-
dria would have been if Admiral
Seymour had permitted the Egyptians
to 60 ahead strengthening their posi-
ton two or three weeks longer, without
interruption. 1t would have been
very convenient, indeed, to have had
a few regiments in reserve to land
on either side Immediately after the
bombardment to support the sixty
American marines, but it so happened
on account Of the indifference Of Mr..
Gladstone aud Lord Granville that
there we're no available troops within
several hundred miles. The naval
force in the harbor had to secure the
forts at once or take the chances Of a
regular seige. The most economical
purse with reference to life and
treasure was undoubtedly adopted
The backbone of the rebellion was
broken by a single blow, although the
full fruits Of victory could not be
Immediately gathered. Arab Pasha
is a wanderer in the desert instead Of
occupying and defending a well forti-
fed city of three hundred thousand
inhabitants.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-20

week. Why, she and her cat consume
more good meat than all the Montrose
family-father, mother and two daugh-
ters-do together. She is an old maid,
a DIRE shaker. She lives in the third
story front in the house over the way.
Sometimes she goes out of town to a
country mansion to do a weeks work.
She always comes back starved or dys-
petite, or both-at least, she says so"
II tell you" continued the butcher.
aourishing the knife whereby he had
just cut the porter house steak, ''one-
half the people in this city don't know
how the ether half lives"