Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-01
RICH ENOUGn.


RICH ENOUGH.
Sol Coleman IN His Cigar Palace
Taking Lie Easy.
A now reporter for the LEDGER
lately induced 10 resign from a Chica-
go paper to accept a better salary.
chances Of promotion and better health
IN the South, was started out the other
day with instructions to write up
things just as he saw them. After
writing up several extensive establish
ments and mentally comparing them
very favorably with the biggest things
he had ever seen up North, be dropped
into the palace cigar store on Main
street, and inquired for Colonel
Coleman, the proprietor. A tall, in
tellectual young man, and rather
handsome, stepped forward and said,
There is no Colonel Coleman here;
we do not keep any. Colonies" but"
said the new reporter, putting on his
eye glasses, :" must beg your pardon,
| think this is the number and the
place, and | am sure about the name.
Here it is in the paper-ohl ali Sol,
Sol, is i'll Yes, yes, to be surel [
thought everybody was Colonel down
this way, and that you were one Of
them. l an q stranger here, you
know, lately engaged, and dropped in
to write mp a few lines for your
place"
Thanks, thanks" said the genial
proprietor, beginning to look tired.
You can look around. Glad TO see
you"
But l thought you would
like to have something extra written
up for the first"
1.-THE frstl we'll, every day in the
year is the first with me except Sun.
days. | believe, however, l have Ad-
vertised enough for the present. and
will take in the profits for awhile.
You see these cigars in endless varie-
ty replenished constantly from Cuba
where they are rolled, perfumed by
the taperiDg fingers Of black eyed
~senoritas; you see with your own eyes
= splendid stock Of all the famous
brands Of cigars and cigarettes and
tebaccos, and the stream Of customers
that come and 60. My business is
fixed. | have spent a fortune on
printers ink, and am now taking in the
profits. What's the use Of advertis,
ing for awhile, anyhow"
The new reporter felt q little dazed,
and said that really il
he vas that rich he too would
begin to be a little economical,
but | thought you might like to order
g few lines in honor Of the LEDGER's
18th anniversary"
"Oh, you are from the LEDGER;
well, to be sure, now; take a cigar,
take a box along with you; see how
you like them, and call again. We are
forever busy, just as you see US now,
but | will always find a moment to
spare for you. Yes, write US up
please, q hundred lines if you like;
that will be all right, | like to g n
courage the press; it is, | believe, a
mutual pleasure and benefit. The
habit Of advertising is fastened on me;
| cannot throw it off any more than
people can quit smoking some of my
fayorite brands of cigars"
With this the interview closed, and
the Chicago reporter came back highly
delighted 20 have met a prominent
citizen who was not a colonel.
OH Bracket Il Co,
Whose stables are on second street.
between Monroe and Union, have the
most extensive place Of the kind to be
found in the South. Every deserip.
ton Of livery rigs, including all the
latest styles, are kept by them, and
those who love to enjoy an afternoons
ride can by calling on Messrs. Brack-
EFT 4 Co., secure a turnout which will
be sur to give satisfaction. They
have some OF the finest roadsters to be
found in the city, behind which it is
a pleasure to ride. They have also a
number Of fine saddle horses, gentle,
and with easy gaits for ladies to in
dulge in this health giving ex
ercise. Besides carrying on
& regular livery business, they
also do a boarding business, and
having a number Of old experienced
grooms in their employ, owners Of
horses can rely on having their stock
well fed and attended to. Farmers
and others wishing to invest in mules
and horses should call at Brackett's
stables and examine their large stock
before purchasing elsewhere. This
firm have had large experience in the
trading Of horses and mules, know the
wants Of the people. and what they
say in regard to their stock can be
relied upon, for they are determined
to give satisfaction. If you are in
need of anything in their line call
around and you will be kindly treated.
Christian Brothers College.
This institution will reopen its
classes for boarding and day students
on Monday, September Bird. The Col
lege offers unusual inducements to
parents and guardians for the educa.
ton Of the young. Students DESTROYS
Of pursuing a preparatory commercial,
collegiate or scientific course of
studies will find ample means Of doing
so at the Christian Brothers College.
An efficient corps Of professors, an
extensive library, complete chemical
aud philosophical apparatus, q cabinet
Of anatomy, beautiful drawing models,
etc, in fact all that is necessary or
useful in developing the physical, in
tellectual and moral education of the
student, are special features Of this
popular institution. In addition to
the branches ordinarily taught in
colleges, students DESTROYS OF doing SO
may study music 10 all its branches,
telegraphy, drawing, etc. Full parties
ulars as to terms, etc can be had by
addressing Bro. Maurelian, President
Of the College.
Real Estate.
The value of real estate is steadily
increasing, and confidence in the
future prosperity and usefulness OF
the city is being restored to its palmy
ante war basis. Investments in real
estate now promise a handsome yearly
income as well as a handsome increase
in value. Parties intending to pur.
chase can find a list OF valuable city
and suburban property at the real
estate Office Of NJ. Il. Conway, 285
Main street. Owners desiring to sell
can safely entrust property in her
hands, as she has had a practical OK.
perience Of several years and is thor.
oughly oonversant with the real
estate market. All business placed
in her charge receives the closest per.
sonal attention, and she omits no effort
to deserve the confidence Of her
patrons.
Speers Cotton Gin
covers the large area on Vance street.
between No. s 70 and 81. This insti.
tuition was established in 1869 and
have since been steadily moving to the
front with a large, satisfactory and
Increasing business. N, w. Speers