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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
zEEOsIA.
A New Opera Produced at Twenty.
third Street Theater.
And the Critics Say II is a sue.
cess.

New YORK, August 22.-T. G.
Pratt's opera "ZenObia,' produced at
the Twenty-third street theater last
night to large audience. is generally
conceded by the press that it will be a
success, though some changes will
have to be made, as in all first produc-
tions, to make it perfect. The music
was commendable and the orchestra
ample and excellent, the chorus large
and fairly efficient. The scenery was
sufficiently impressive, but the cos
TUNES and other minor appliances of
the stage, and the stage drill, were
somewhat deficient. AS for ins
vention the score contains sew,
eral numbers which the most
captious critic must admire. The
opening chorus Of priests and the con-
traSt OF peddlers chorus following
Zenobia's aria at the beginning of the
second act, and the exquisite "sIumber
song" which precedcs it, the finale of
that act, duartette of third act, Zeno-
bias song in fourth act with the
pathetic return of the "slumber
song" as an accompaniment, is
fine ode to Immortality and its treat
ment, and the finale OF the opera all
require sincere commentator. Miss
Dora Hennings was an excellent
Zenobia. The minor female parts
afforded only small scope, but we're
sufficiently well done. Connell's figure
and voice were excellently suited in
"Zenobia the Tribune says. OF Pratt's
music it may be said that he has
striven with serious purpose to pro.
duce a work, which deserves suo.
cess.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Captain Rhodes.

BUFFALO, August 22.-Captain
Rhodes is still hoYering around the
city, but gives no special time for his
published intention Of swimming the
whirlpool, He, is reported to have
purchased large dog, which he is
awaiting to set his armor to encase it
in, preparatory to sending the car inc
through the rapids as an exporin ent.
No faith is placed in Rhodes here
where he is best known, and is looked
upon as a sepaliionql NUISANCE.
Two Irish t.milies and three Ger
NAN paupers, asserted immitrsnts,
were returned to their native countries
by the authorities Of this county yes
terday.
Josephine Boichere was arrested
here last night charged with an at
tempt to procure poison with which 10
poison her husband. Boichere had
On several occAs ona been taken i'll,
and it is believed it was caused by
poison being pl ced in his food. Mrs
Boichere is possessed Of some prop.
erty, and has lately been receiving the
attentions Of Que OF her bosrders,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Physician Shot.

GALVESTON, August 22.-A News
Houston special says: DR.. Abrahams.
a prominent physician and ex-Confed-
crate surgeon, was shot and probably
mortally wounded by negro named
Clark, in 40 ARRAY to>day. in which
both parties fred several shots. Yes.
terday the Doctor fired upon the ne.
gro, but without effect. The negro
claims to be the victim Of sysytsm
of petty prosecutions. The Doctor
alleges that Clark looked through the
window at Mrs. Abrahams while she
was making her toilet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Death Of Useful and Re.
spected Man.
Knoxville Tribune, q.

A private telegram received in this
city last night by Judge S. J. Kirk.
patrick, announces the death Of DR..
M S. Mahoney, Of Washington coun-
ty, which event occurred yesterday
evening at 20 minutes past six O'cloSk.
DR.. MahOney was one Of the most
highly respected Citisens of East Ten
.nessee. Ae was successful business
man, and during an active life ac.
quired considerable means. At the
time Of his death he was about atty,
one years Of ago. He had been in
politics at vaTioSs times and was a
member Of the State Legislature Of
1877 and 1879. He was an active ana
Influential member Of the i,owsr
House, having bee9 elected as a Ret
publican. Dr.. Mahoney msde consid.
ershle reputation as q political wr to
He was the founder Of the Joneshoto
Herald and Tribune, now one Of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
RAILROAD RIOT.
One Man Killed and Three
Wounded.

PITTsBURe, Pa, August "a
Punasuttawaney, Jefferson county,
Pa, special says; During the payment
Of railroad hands yesterday dispute
arose about wages, eliminating in a
riot, in which Hungarian named
Peter Yeader was killed and two iel-
low workmen, John Spermitz and
John Dalo were shot, and an Irishman
named Tom Kearney numerically
beaten. No arrests have been made,
but Sheriff Anderson and posse are
on hand and will probably make some
arrests to. day. No further trouble is
anticipated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Wall Street.

New YORK, August %, HOO am
Stocks are lower, In the early trad
ing prices declined to II per cent,
the latter for Oregon. Transcontincn.
tai, Northern Pacific and Louisville
and Nashville were also weak, but to.
ward IL o'clock there was a change
for the better, and a recovery of / to l
per cent for Oregon, Transcontinental
leading.
Wheat is dull and barely steady, but
without, however, any material change
in prices.
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-
CHICAGO LARD.
An UnfaVOrabIe Report ON the
Adullerated Stuff.

CHICAGO, August 22.-The reading
OF the report Of the committee appoint
cd to investigate the charges Of the
adulteration of lard, made against
Fowler Bros, on Change this morn.
ing, verified the statement made in
the dispatches last night. The partio
ular charge against the firm of tender.
ing quantity of adulterated lard to
McGOoch, Everingham & Co., was not
verified, ands the committee exoner-
ated the firm on that point.
The report proceeds, however, and
takes the stand that Fowler a. Bros.
deserve unqualified disapproval and
censure for the methods they have
observed in manufacturing prime
steam lard. The employment Of secret
pipes and other appliances, the report
declares, lays the firm open to the sus>
piClon Of using cotton seed oil and
other contraband articles in making
lard, and unless opportunely even this
suspicion isremoved the Board of Trade
should be delivered from all Pesponsi
bility in the matter. The report con-
Oludes by expressing a notification as
to results obtained by the investiga-
ton, and declares that as a result of
scientific research provoked by the
trial, the detection Of impurities in
lard by the employment of the micro.
scope, and the placing Of an impure
article upon the market could be made
practically Impossible if proper in
speotiOn takes place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

AN "Ex. Confederate" writes to the
LEDGER a suggestion that the surviv-
ors Of the war on the Southern side
who were actually in service should
form an organization with view to
the preservation Of their names for
use in history. 1t Is not too late to
make up roster Of the entire OOnfed
crate army, and this can best be done
by thOsO yet in the full prime of life
who we're in the var as SOLDIERS. Such
an organisation as proposed
would accomplish many useful pur'
poses. Among others 1t would sift
the real soldiers from the pretenders,
and strange to say there are such even
in the South, It would also bring
about reunions, and enable old friends
separated by the fortunes Of war to
find each other and to come together.
1t would secure an invslgable and an
indisputable record that would be
referred to to settle disputed questions
for hundFsdg Of years to come. The
ex-ConfederateS livingoap bestOW this
rich historical legacy upon posterity.
An OK Confederate legion could EN-
brace still wider scope of labor and
usefulness. Itmight gother and arrange
statistics aRd FACTS, and in few years
accumulate a storehouse of data nov
where else to be found in the world.
The suggestion from our correspond
ent seems to be eminently appropriate.
To carry it into effect requires concert
of action aud a willingness to follow
up the initiate rather than expense or
public display. The legion would be
composed of the ex-COnfederates in
every city or neighbOrhood without
regard to the commands in which
th5y sePyed daring the war. Gploaitc
each mans name could be given, up-
der head of "Reuarks,' the name Of
his company anil regiment, date and
place Of enlistment, length Of service,
promotion, if any, etc. This could
Be published 10 the county PAPER and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Order United wOrkmeu
Nashville Banner. n.

Nashville Banner, q.
4 s. S. Garrett, Of Memphis, and one
Of the Supreme Representatives, will
be in the city this evening in the in.
terest Of this erder. He will deliver
two Of his famous lectures on the
Ancient Order OF United Workmen
during his stay here-one in The hall
of Edgcheld Lodge, No. Z, tonight,
and the other Tomorrow night at the
meeting Of Enterprise Lodge, No. %.
The officers Of the respective lodges
ale expecting good crowd at each
olaoe. ss all the chairs and school
benches in the neighborhOOd have
been borrowed for the occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

Hon. Poindexter Dunn, of Arkan
saw, vii make number of speeches
;c Ohio during the gubernatorial can
vass at the request Of the Demo
Executive Committee Of that State
He is a plain, sound man of clear
views, which he knows how to express
in vigorous Anglo.Saxon, and he will
no doubt do good service for the Dem"
ocratic party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Guantanamo.

CHAUTAUoUA, N. Y, August 22.-
Competitive examinations are in pro
crossing in the various departments.
This morning at 10 o'clock DR.. Jew.
ell, Of Chicago, leCtured on the modes
of preserving nerve health. At II
o'clock Joseph Cook, of Boston, lee.
tured to 5000 people on "God in his,
tory in our own day, or the seven
modern wonders of the world"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

HLIvERPooL, August %, 400 p.m.-Cot-
ton in moderate inquiry freely supplied.
Uplands, sid; orleans, 6Ad Sales to-
day, l0,UO0 bales Receipts, Il, 100 bales;
American, a490. Futures opened fat
and closed steady.
New YORK, August q, 1898 p. m.-
Cotton easier Ordinary, 1916; good
ordinary, 8 lS-l6c; low middling, 9Ac;
middling, l0%o; good middling, l0Ko;
middling fair, llHc; fair,l2c. Futures
are dull at very little change from yester-
days closing figures.
NEW ORLEANS, August q, 1l;30am.-
Cotton quiet Middling, 9Ac Sales to-
day, 100 bales Receipts to-day, 1856
bales; at Galveston, S07.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, is the
liveliest place for its size in the South.
1t has grown up in the last few years.
A city census just taken gives the
place a population of II, ,348 within the
corporate limits, and there are prOba-
bly, TWO or three thou sand living just
on the outside, properly belonging to
the eitv.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

State.
DIR. Mahoney's death will be despIV
regretted by large circle OF frienos.
lie leaves a wife and daughter to
mourn his loss. p"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

WHY, asks the Knoxville Tribune,
would street improvements in Knox
vile cost $40, ,0O0 a year while the pub
lie schools cost only $l5,OOO?"
Why, to make the road to learning
easy, of course.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
UIearInahoase Report.

Letter heads, envelopes, bill heads,
bills OF lading, cards, and all kinds of
commercial printing done as well and
as cheap at the PUBLIC LEDGER Office
as anywhere in the United Statea ''''
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

FOURTEEN deaths from cholera
have occurred among the British
troops in Egypt since the outbreak of
the disease to date.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

sent to some common headquarters
and thus fled away and preserved.
Why not the old Confederates Of Mem
phis lead off in this matter?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
Railroad killing.

MILFORD, MASS, August 22.-
Two Italian laborers on the Boston
and Albany railroad, we're killed by
an engine last nigbt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

MAJoR Sam, Small, "old ST." of
Atlanta, has been to Chicago to order
q Lew uniform for his Georgia Major.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22
MASnNIC NOTICE,

Angerona Lodge, 1853. will work in the g
Master Mason's Degree tonight WED KY
nesday), the 22d, at o'clock. Visiting/VN
brothers fraternally and cordially invited.
By order of 7. j. GRAHAM, ". M
Attest: D @, TRADER. Secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-22

Have temporarily opened they
daily able I'LL all orders
as without delay. 1B 100
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17
r. is TOO Busy
HEAVY Storm.

A fearful storm of rain, hail and wind
swept north and south of this place on
Monday evening last, doing immense
damage to crops, houses, barns, fences
and timber along its track. In the south
part of the county among the farm suf-
ferers reported are, G. F. Brooke, ST.,
barn unroofed, fences and several stacks
of hay turned over; Laben Fisher, barn
unroofed; j. Dearborn, barn blown
down; Potterf oil mill blown down and
almost total destruction of timber and
fences for half mile around. North,
Smith Montgomery, destruction oforch-
ard; jeff. Swartzel's saw mill moved
from its foundation; the house, barn and
stable on the farm of John Click, almost
a total loss and the wife of the tenant
badly injured, but not serious; the barn,
stable and carriage house on the Roher
farm at Scufletown destroyed, and some
stock injured, and the roof of the barn
of Mr.. Miller close by blown away. The
extent of the damage cannot be ascer-
tanned at present writing, but it is no
doubt very heavy, east, west, north and
south in the county. H~ailstones fell large
as pigeon eggs and covered the ground
until it was white.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17

Arrangements have been made to OBJ
serve Memorial Day in Eaton. At a
meeting on Monday evening last the fol-
lowing committees were selected:
To select Orator of the day, Chaplain
and four assistant Chaplains for detach-
ments-Wm. H. Stephen and Robert
Miller.
On Financed. w. Cooper, Geo. w.
Longnecker, w. H. Ortt and w. B. Tiz-
card.
On Music-Wm. Hambidge, Thos. B.
Sturr and w. F. Albright.
On procuring Flowers, Wreaths, &c
Mrs. d. Peters, Mrs. w. H. Ortt, Mrs.
B. F. Davis, Mrs. w. B. Mikesell, Misses
E. ]. Atwood, Mary and Eva Campbell,
Sallie Stockton, Cora and Ruth VanAus-
dial, Day sisters, Mary Gould, Laura
Denny, Laura Bruce, Minnie Zoos and
Fannie Van Doren.
On selection OF children to carry flow
ers and place on graves-Misses Corson,
Thompson, Barnet, DeTracy, Cox, Tut
tie, Wilson, Tingle and Pierson.
On marking graves-J. Foster, R. w.
Morgan and J. Bringman.
The committees named above will
meet in the parlor of the Reichel House
on Friday evening, May 18th, at s o'clock
p. m, to perfect arrangements. Col. A.
L.. Harris will deliver the Grafton.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17
10 Write AdVGr
CORRESPONDENTS.
For the Democrat.
Fair Ground Road.

An article appeared in the Eaton
"Register" of the 10th inst, casting re-
Elections upon tie Executive Commit
tee of the Preble County Agricultural
Society. In reply to which we wish to
state hat said article misrepresents the
facts concerning the building of the
road from the Corporation line to the
Fair Grounds. In the first place the
road was let under bids, and every
teamster in town had the privilege of
bidding, as no n was excluded, and
due notice was given to the public that
the road would be constructed, and
that the lowest responsible bid would
be accepted. There were three bids
submitted to the Executive Committee,
as follows: James Haston and r. NJ.
Harvey, 1897. 80; Armstead White,
SOLE. 81; Wilson Frank, $4,000. There
bids were offered with the understand
ing of the bidders that it would require
$50 yards OF gradeing and 1.066 cubic
wards of gravel. After the bids had
been opened it was discovered by T.J.
Larsh, the Engineer, that he had made
a mistake in the amount of grading, as
it would require 2400 yards of grading
instead of 900. Then the question arose
as to who was the lowest bidder. White
and Frank were bidding by the yard,
Haston and Harvey by the job. Frank
said that he would stand the increase
of gradeing and let his bid of $4,000
stand for the job. White, Haston and
Harvey said, 6 let him have it," Frank
being the lowest bidder by $61.50 he
was accepted and the work awarded to
him, and the Executive Committee will
see that the work is done in accordance
with the specifications. There was
$500 appropriated for the work-$2Oo
ty the Agricultural Board and 5000 by
the County Commissioners. Taking
Franks bid the work will by done $24
less than the appropriation.
The above is a correct statement.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL,
PHILIP MILLER,
ANTHONY YoST,
G. II. Edison,
Executive Committee.
THos. J. LARsH, Engineer.
ARMsTEAD WRITE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17
Teachers Normal Institute.

A Normal Institute for Teachers will
be held at the High School building, Ea-
ton, commencing July 9, and continuing
six weeks. Glasses will be formed in all
the Common Branches and in such 9TH
er studies of a High School or Collegiate
course as may be desired.
The Institute will afford an admirable
opportunity for those preparing to teach,
and for teachers to review their studies
or pursue some of the higher branches.
Boarding may be obtained about town
at a reasonable rate and the tuition will
be moderate, SO that the entire expense
may not be great.
The Institute will be in charge of C.
F. Palmer, Principal of the Eaton High
School, assisted by S. More Surface.
Circulars will be issued this week Civ.
ing full particulars, for which, or any fur.
ther information in regard to the Insti
tute, Address, G. F. PALMER,
Eaton, Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17

PETERSON,S MAGAZINE for June, already
on our table, is an unusually brilliant number,
even for this popular lady's book. The principal
steel-p!ate. mistress Soft-Eyes " is an ex quisite
affair, illustrating a most charming story. The
colored steel-fashion is very beautiful, and "Pe-
terson, !" be it remembered, Is the. only magazine
that gives these colored plates, printed from the
steel. There is a large colored pattern for a Quilt,
in the fashionable German L~inen-Thread En-
broidery, and more than a score of other designs
for the Workable. The engravings of fashions
are numerous and choice, all being late Paris cos
tunes, and not the patterns of second-rate Ameri-
can dress-makers. Now isa particularly good
time to subsc ribe, especially for those who do not
wish back numbers, q new volume beginning
with the July number. With this new volume
will be commenced a copyright novelet, Fifth
Avenue Romance" which the publisher predicts
will be the most popular for years. Every lady
ought to take peterson" We do not see how any
home can be complete without It. The price is
but two dollars o year, with great deductions to
clubs, and a handsome premium to the person
getting up the club. Specimens are sent, gratis,
to those wishing to get up clubs. Address Pc
rERsoN's MAGAZINE, 500 Chestnut Street, Phil
adelphia, Pa.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17
West Point CadetShip.

The West Point cadetship, whichHon
R. NJ. Murray is to fill by appointment,
and which he threw open to competition
to all boys of eligible age in this Con-
%gressional district, has been won by a
boy from Piqua. The following is the
report of the Board of Examiners, show
ing the result of the examination:
To Hon. R. M. MURRAY, MEMBER OF
CONGRESS, THIRD DISTRICT OF 0.
SIR-The undersigned, as the result of
a competitive examination of candidates.
for the appointment as Cadet from this
district to the United States Military
Academy, at West Point, held by us at
YOU request, May 4th and 9th, 1883, re-
spectfully have to recommend Lee Leon
ard, of Piqua, Miami county, for said APP
pointment, and Ulysses q. Kemp, of
Montgomery county, as alternate.
GEO. w. HoUK, Chairman;
JOHN HANCOCK,
NJ. L. Holt,
DIR. ]. G. REEvE, Med. Elk.
Examining Committee.
DAYTON, May s, 1888.
For the Naval Academy, Eugene Tho
mas, of Troy, took the red ribbon. There
were nine applicants for West Point and
six for the Naval Academy. The follow
lowing were the applicants for the West
Point Cadetship: John Cans and Chas.
W. Ashinger, of Preble county Dewitt
E. Reist, Alex. G. Eidmiller and Ulysses
Grant Kemp, of Montgomery county
John F. Williamson, Frank E. Thomp.
son and Lee Leonard, of Miami county
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-05-17
tlC BOSS Tai IOl and C|Otlle

The communication signed "CIGAR.
MAKERS UNION" was not received last
week until Wednesday morning, and Of
course was too late for publication. AS
we learn that the grievances complained
of in it are amicably adjusted, there is
no necessity for its appearance.
Notwithstanding much has been said
about the importance of a blood-purify-
ing medicine, it may be possible that the
matter has never seriously claimed your
attention. THINK OF IT NOW! If, by the
use of a few bottles of Ayers Sarsaparil-
la you avoid the evils of scrofula, and
transmit a healthy constitution to your
offspring, thank us for the suggestion.
There will be K. of P. excursion tick
cts on sale at the depot for :3s a. m.
train, May 22d. Good to return on any
train till May "a inclusive. I have ar
ranged to sell these tickets to anyone de-
sirous of taking advantage of this very
cheap rate for the purpose Of visiting
Cincinnati and seeing one of the grand
est professions and drills ever witnessed
there in honor of session grand lodge
Tell everybody to go. P,ice of tickets,
5 1.25 round trip. N. G. GRIFFIs, Ticket
Agent.
The prospects now are that the build
ing improvements in Eaton this year will
far eclipse hat Of any previous year
Among the many in course of erection,
some of which are nearly completed, We
notice those of Chas. Guild, Plinny LII
ger and Lev. Stephens, in the south part
of town; DIR. Webb and J. Chambers in
the east section, and Harve Campbell,
Thos. St. John, Henry Kester, George
Krugg and S. J. Burger in the north and
west, besides the magnificent new Grain
Elevator of Musselman & Co., now nearly
completed, and a wareroom by John
Click, south of the depot. F. G. Thomp-
son, Esq, also is making preparations
to build a new residence on the old home
lot, by removing the old one.
One of Richmond's nice t?) policemen
came down to Eaton from that moral
city last Saturday in a buggy on ga lark"
accompanied by a frail female of the
place. He had exhibited himself but a
very short time on our streets until he
was gobbled up by Chas. Christman, an
other of Richmond's policemen, who had
followed him here on his spree. He las
taken back by policeman Christman via
the Richmond pike, while his sweet
companion in sim was detained until the
6 AT train and shipped by rail after him.
The affair created as much excitement
on our streets as the big elephant of John
Robinson's circus would have done The
moral protectors and guardians of the
Quaker city of Indiana seem to be rather
a loose set of persons.