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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
New Pnner in Chionen

CHICAGO, December lO.-George S,
Cochran, for many years chief associate
editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal,
and G. Q. Matthews, city editor of the
indianapolis News, have arrived here "a
assume editorial positions on the Current,
which will appear here December %.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10

The Memphis LEDGER wants 10 know
how it is that the Banner had complete
synopsis Of the Presidents message on the
day 1t was sent TO Congress, while not a
line came to its Office, although it gets It's
news from the Associated Press. II was
simply this way: The President was
kind enough to furnish the press agent
with a copy about $50 am, and il was
sent out over four wires, and as received
IN Nashville was at once brought to this
office, enabling us to have it edited and
put in type before the hour Of going to
press-however, under promise that il
would not be published until delivered
AT 230 p IN. permission from the general
agent came for its publication, and hence
the Banner's preYiousness Banner, I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10

SENATOR Malone attended the Reput-
lican caucus to-day. Several changes
were determined upon in the chairman
snaps Senator Harris is displaced by
Sewell on the Committee on Epidemic
Diseases.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
Protection that dOsen't Protect.
Des Moines Leader.

An exchange says that the pool
known rs the consolidated Paper Co.,
comprising fifty miles throughout the
northwest, manufacturing wrapping
paper, met in Chicago Wednesday and
resolved, In view Of the oyerstocked
condition Of the market, to shut down
all mills from Dec. l to Feb. 4 They
have been running on half the time
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
Death Ofau old Citizen.

PITTsBURG, December l0.-FrSnkliI
NJ. Gordon, cashier Of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank, one of tho Oldest and bes
known citizens Of Pittsburg, died o
pneumonia last evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
MASONIC NOTICE,

DEM ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER No. q
i y will meet In stated oonvocation ny
TONIGHT Monday 10th inst, RpV
7M o'clock, for dispatch Of business AM
election Of officers. Visiting companions fra
ternally invited.
By order Of
JOHN BEAMIsH, NJ. &. HIP.
DODOF o. TRlDKR Soeretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
MECHANICS

Building and Savings Association
DEGULAR monthly meetingWEDNESDAY
IL evening, Dec. IL, at ~ o'clock. Dues and
interest may be paid TO p B Jones, 26l Second
street, during business hours.
IS 81 g. v. RAMBAUT. President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
MARRTFD.

.FRANsI0LI-KAVANAGH-At st. Peters
church, December ., 1883, BY Rev, Father
Dinahan, PHILR FRAEaIOLI, Of Memphis, and
Miss AMELIA kAyANAeH, Of NatoheE, Riss. :
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-10
SECURITY

Building and Loan AssOcIRtiOn.
DEGuLAR Monthly meeting Of this Asso-
~ citation will be held at the office, No. 26l
Second, corner Of Court street, TUESDAY,
December II, at TX o'clock, pm. Dues and
interest must be paid OF fines will be enforced.
By order Of the Board,
AS, LIVRRMoRE. President.
| r. JnNUq 1ecratarv eh gG
National Republican., 1883-06-21
GIT RA-NTEG-
The Manager of the
EMBROIDERY DEPARTMENT

below
Emboderies
broderes reduced from $50 9 Irish Point reduced
Embroidery lie and
the necessary
this special notice.
National Republican., 1883-06-21
A Freight Train on Fire.

Shortly after noon yesterday freight
train in the b. g. o. depot was discovered to
be on fire. The fire originated in box car
that had just been unloaded Of pressed
bricks, and contained lot of straw that was
used in packing the bricks. Whether tho
straw was ignited by some boys who were
smoking cigarettes in the car or whether a
spark from a passing engine caused the fire, is
not known. The burning car was attached to a
freight train and the adjoining car was
loaded with pine lumber Tho rest Of the
train was pulled away from the burning car.
The fire communicated with train loade 1
with feed on the next track, and destroyed
the sides of two cars. The first car that
caught was almost completely consumed.
Assistant Chief Drew was at No. 3 engine
house at the time the fire was discovered
and turned in an alarm. Had the fire do
partment not responded SO promptly, an ex-
tensive conlagration might have taken
place. The damage is several hundred dol
National Republican., 1883-06-21
Police Court Notes.
John Jackson was fined IS for assaulting al
old man named Bean.

John Jackson was fined $5 for assaulting al
old man named Bean.
Frank Whitney, colored, was proved tc
have stolen q bolt of gingham from in front
of George Melling's store, on Seventh street
northwest, and the case was continued foI
evidence of prior conviction.
Joseph Neverson, the father of Babe Bed
ford, was charged with biting n colored
woman on the hand 80 that blood poisoning
has resulted. AS the woman was unable ia
appear the case was continued until Saturday
Amercus Murray and Daniel Long were
So each for fighting on the streets.
August Beckman was fined 800 for keep
ing an unlicensed bar. An appeal was noted.
Edward johnson was sent down for sixty
days in default Of a $50 dnef for carrying a
pistol.
Thomas Blayden was fined s. for wasting
Potomac water.
John G. Kane was fned for assault on
Leon Crutchet, IS or Is days. He was alst
charged with threats TO Robert Hoy, and
was required to give 500 bonds or serve six
months in tho workhouse.
Bette Rathburn was held under $4,000 to
await the action of the grand jury for steal
ing $500 from Annie Wilson. Bail was
furnished and she was released.
Edward Schaeffer was charged with having
in his possession six fresh herring and two
shad on the 11th day of the present month
The law imposes a penalty of So for each OF
such fish found in possession of u person
after the 10th day of June. Officer Amos
testified to finding the defendant at the
Chain bridge with the fish in q boat. Tht
court said this was the first case of the kind
and he would impose fine of $40, aud sus.
pend execution of sentence.
National Republican., 1883-06-21
THE BREv1rY BASKET.
Filled With Brief Mention OF Many Minor
Events of Yesterday.

Events OF Yesterday.
Col. r. G. Ingersoll has been again chosen
president of tho Ivanhoo Mining company
and all the old board have been reelected.
Mr. G. Bry Gordon, of the district bar, who
was seriously i'll, has been visiting Old Point
Comfort for the past month to recover his
, health.
There will he a joint meeting Of the Law
yers' and Grand Jury base ball clubs in
Walsh's parlors, 476 Louisiana avenue north
west, at o'clock this evening.
:s.s.The Northern Market company 20 street
market) has elected Jesse B. Wilson secretary
and treasurer and Edward w. Dom secretary.
Mr.. w. H. Darlington continues as clerk of
the market.
An old lady named Mary Grier attempted
to step from n summer car while in motion,
at the corner of Fifteenth street and New
York avenue yesterday afternoon and sus-
tanned painful injuries.
The Baltimore and Potomac Railway com
pany are filling up the lots owned by the com
pany near the long bridge aud formerly used
as u coal yard. The object is TO make con
veniont yard for unloading heavy freight and
storing it.
Early yesterday morning officer Gates took
TO the fourth precinct station an insane white
man named John Hovas, from Cumberland
county, Ia', lOunu on GennSylVanlu avenue,
near Seventeenth street northwest. 1t is
probable that he will be forwarded to his
home.
The officers, graduates and students of the
National university law department will
give "a complimentary moonlight excursion
down the river Saturday evening on the
steamer Armenia, leaving at $3.50 and return
ing at 1l:30. The committee are active, ener-
getic young men and an enjoyable trip may
be anticipated.
Mr. Howard c. Clagett, who was of counsel
for Martin j. Casey, convicted some months
ago of assault with intent to kill Mrs. Ber-
gevin, and sentenced TO the penitentiary at
Buffalo, N. Y, for four years. has left for
Buffalo, and will make an effort to secure the
discharge Of Casey on habeas corpus on tho
ground of irregularity of proceedings.
The Mutual Life and Maturity association
has elected the following additional trustees {:
James l.. Barbour, Col. Robert Boyd, j. W..
Drew, Frank L. Rawlings, and Mai. George
NJ. Lockwood. Its officers are Il. X. Helphen-
stine, president; Col. w. II. Crook, vice prcsi-
dent; Dr. p. S. Riddelle, secretary; DR.. Har-
rison Crook, treasurer; john II. Heizer, gen.
eral agent; John B. Larner, esq, counsel
National Republican., 1883-06-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
George r. Israel, of Clarksburg, Nd, and
Fannie l. Gartrsll, of this city; George H.
Bryant and Bessie Norton; John Schafer OF
Bennings, d. c., and Alice Il. Howard, OF
Uniontown, d. O.; Wenell A. Smith, of Syra.
cuse, N. Y, and Katie A. Arnold, of Rich
mond; George Perrott, of New Jersey, and
Mary E. Trunnel, of this city; Michel Bouis
of this city, and Mary Lachman, of New Yorl
city; Arthur Renoe and Ella Harron, both oi
Prince Georges county, Maryland; Henry
McCrossin, of Howard county, Maryland, and
Katie +. Murphy, of Prince George county,
Maryland; james f. Lyons and Nellie q
Curren, John S. Williams and Lavinia Dill
lover, j. w. johnson and Martha Box, Mel
bourne @. Burr, of Minneapolis, Mimi, ant
Alice Cam, of this city; Alfred HOlmead anC
Mary f. p Gross
National Republican., 1883-06-21
GIT R-A-HTTEE-
The Manager of the
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT

genuine. (sgned
Silk all the
rom
National Republican., 1883-06-21
GEN, sh.ridnn,s CIV Residenoe

There was placed on record yesterday a
deed by Nola aud Mary t. Adds to Lieut..
Gen. Phil A. Sheridan, U. S. A., for So, 800,
lots 5, 6, and Z, in oDonoghue's subdivision
of square north of square 1872, being the
northeast corner at the intersection of Rhode
Island avenue and Seventeenth street north
west, containing Stag square feet, with a
three story and basement brick house thereon,
which was built but short time since,
National Republican., 1883-06-21
Arc You {" XYntched 20

If not note the following and provide
Gents solid gold American levers $25 gents
solid gold stem winders, $50; ladies' solid
gold full jeweled levers, $lS; ladies' solid
gold full jeweled stem-winders, $23; solid
silver watches, $3.50; b,ys' hunting caSe
stem-winders, $3.50.
r. HARRIS & Co., 432 9TH street noE Invest.
National Republican., 1883-06-21
Wash Laces.

Special Bargains in Cream White Carckmacross Laces
50 per less than usual prces inches wide 7c 2H
and inches inches wide 25c. Another special bargain
in Cream White Montespan Laces pattern outlined with linen
thread ~ inches wide at7c per yard would be cheap
yard We have also opened another invoice of cee
bated Brodere De SAKE Laces in four widths 10 2H
and 25c per yard Ladies who have been waiting long for
Laces warranted all silk inches WIDE NC per yard Black
Chantly Laces warranted all silk 81 inches wide per
yard Black Chanty Laces warranted all silk, N inches
wide 25c per yard These Chanty Laces very fine quail
y and at the prices quoted are the cheapest offered
National Republican., 1883-06-21
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
1117-1119 Penna- lave.
o21 Penna. Avenue, D Street o12.

We open this morning hundred pieces-the third in
voce-of Yardde Bleached Cotton per yard
Fine quality soft fnish perfectly free from dressing and the
best value offered in yardwde muslin So good and
excellent has been sold this price but fifteen
years experience, namely in 1876.
Sheetings, Pillow Cases, Bolster Cloths made order
short notice steamers summer resorts restaurants &C. All
widths constantly in stock.
National Republican., 1883-06-21
sunday Boat 70 NorfoIk.

By reference to our advertising columns II
will be seen that the Potomac Steamboat
company have inaugurated a daily line sure
enough, n steamer now leaving Washington
and Norfolk each day of the week, including
Sundays. This new movement is due to a
desire to accommodate a large number of per-
sons in Norfolk who cannot get away on
Saturday, or Sunday.
National Republican., 1883-06-21
IL your lungs are almos

If your lungs are almost wasted by con-
sumption DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery" will not cure you, yet as remedy
for severe coughs aud all durable bronchial
throat, and lung affections, it is unsurpassed.
Send, two stamps for DIR. Pierce's large pam
phlet treatise on Consumption and Kindred
Affections. Address Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
National Republican., 1883-06-21
White Goods Department.

Our say have the finest line of White Goods
this city and the most favorable prices. We believe it
India Linens famous for their superior quality and
ns and the prices offer they superior any make
this market Our I5c quality easily holds the lead in this
examine Pure Linen Lawns 9c per yard In Persian Lawns
qualities superb and the color and finish of goods
superior other makes Dotted and Figured Swsses
Printed Persian Lawns ECru Swiss Musns Corded and Fig
ured Piques, &c, at the lowest prices
National Republican., 1883-06-21

If you make it rule to flavor all your
cold drinks with 10 or Is drops of Angostura
Bitters you will keep free from summer dis
eases and have your digestive organs in good
order But be sure you get the genuine arti-
Gle, manufactured only by Dr. j. g. b. Sci
pert a Sons
National Republican., 1883-06-21
Printed Goods Department.

We have opened 100 pieces more of those handsome
Chambray Gnghams in plain and stripes from the Amoskeag
Mills Manchester N H. at per yard At this price they
ntrnscay the best value eyer offered in Domestic Cling
hams We continue sales of Pacific Printed Saeens reg
ua 25c goods yard in both printed styles and plain
match These goods which nearly yard wide and
perfectly fast coo made by the Pacific Mills Lawrence
Mass to be sold at 2c per yard AT 5o yard they are an
extraordinary bargain and wish every of
to examine Them like opportunity does often
Best qualities of Prints 64x64 CLOTH warranted perfectly fast
coo SC per yard Fifty pieces of csc Creonnes reduced
I2Hc per yard to close
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

You can cough, sneeze, suffer and
disgust your friends with a miserable
cold in the head, or catarrh, if you
wish; yet sensible people buy "A 50-cent
bottle of Browns GERMAN CATARRH
CURE instead, break up cold in half
All hour, and cure the worst form OF
Catarrh. Which will you do? For
sale by r. w. Powell, Il. NJ. Welsh.
l.. n. Brunswig, G. II. Eastwood
and q. G.. Pate, NJ. D., Fort Worth,
Texas.
1913 d&wtf
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

-"s.sa Ts.y AS ..srvs ~ ~4il Iur ire
train, when we Will again proceed
northwagd. 81 Ans
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

side awaiting his arrival he found the
parents ofthe girl, arosessionallsurse,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01
IMPORTANT.
, r,ne a,ola Ya,oh alren Away.

A fine gold watch will be given
TO those OF my Subscribers who will
take the GAZETTE from me for the
next six months. The list Will he held
open for thirty days only, giving all
an opportunity 70 secure a chance in
the rattle. SO hand in your names
before il IL too late. Parties failing to
pay up promptly or letting their sub
scription run longer than one month
orfeit their chance.
JAS. Il. MELTON,
City Circulator.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

Brooklyn, n. ", March 18th, 1879.
CARTER MEDICINE Co.:
Gentlemen Nearly all my life |
have suffered with periodical Sick
Headache of q severe type; had
tried very many remedies, but with
out securing any relief, About year
ago ] began taking Carriers Little Liver
PILLS, and have not had Sick Head
ache since.
Have been troubled with indigestion
very much and find the Nerve Pills
give immediate relief. take pleasure
in recommending them to my friends.
Mrs. FoURr.
Sold by L.. n. Brunswig.
o-oo. wE- DIV
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

OF statesmen without being hampered
by politician hlases and division
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01
Sale OF Unclaimed Freight.

On Saturday morning the third day
of March, 1888, the Texas Express
Company will sell large lot Of un.
claimed freight at auction.
A. O.. SHATTUCK, Auetioneer.
See large printed posters for list OF
articles, names, etc.
Sale Will commence o'clock am
in front of court house.
III. a. THOMAS,
Agent Texas Express Company.
3-3-1m
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

Mr.. w. a. Garner, late in the live
stock commission business, IL now in
the employ of this company, and may
he found nj It's Office on Second street,
ready to represent its interests and 10
give his attention 10 its business.
TEXAS INVESTMENT Go.
Fort Worth, Feb, 18th, 1858. q
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01
IL HE MAD:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS writes n strange Let
ter TO "a Friend on his Chances Of Re-
nomination and his DestinN.


ter Go Friend on his Chances Of Re
nomination and his Destiny.
Providence, r. L., February -. En-
Governor Sprrgue has written 4 very
remarkable letter concerning his
chances for the govrenorship, and re-
garding his destiny and mission, TO
4 friend in this city. The following
are the principal features of the letter:
"rhere Is n great political stir here,
| could never enter public oificeor pol
tiles were ! not wiser than twenty
years ago. When | entered the field
thcn IL was in pursuance of what ] be-
lieved 60 he mission, and now | feel
il Is the guiding hand of omniscicnce
that directs me that way, | am con-
WINGED ! know how toassist all things
by natural order that will prevent the
aggregation of values into excess and
of people crowding into the
city lite. regard farm-
ing as the groundwork OF city life,
Ii will be " strong canvass, aud ii
things grow ms they have for the past
week or two shall be elected. have
not Vet given my consent 20 be n cam
tlidlate, ~ 1t would be quite Improper
10 do SO before il Is rendered, have
np doubt il will be rendered. and II so,
shall probably ask you to come on
and watch the oppositeparty and pre-
vent the purchase of ! vote. ! think,
however. there will be n few votes ior
sale To the enemy. The last time ran
for governor | received all but sixty of
the votes
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

Fc thos;ssnd dollar
burt house nt Aler
kctIon ON the same
kday In March. In cense-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

No can oat Il it. Te1as Lire Stock |
J0uiV0t
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

ant learner quite proficient IN the Is"
ada
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-01

Missouri Pacific train No. i54 goes
north $3.50 i. NJ instead Of 1920 II. NJ. as
Take effect Feb. IL. Other
changes will be made and due notice
given.
Feb. l3--S3tf
National Republican., 1883-11-14
United States Electric Light Company


The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the United States Electric Lighting company
was held at the Office of the company, room /,
Vernon row, yesterday afternoon. Mr.. SAM
uel Norment was elected chairman, and
VIM. Dickson secretary. A report of the
general manager was presented in reference
to the working operations and conditions of
the company, showing that the full capacity
of tho machinery at the central station for
furnishing light was now exhausted, and
recommending that immediate action be
taken to locate a larger station. Lights had
been placed at the treasury department, and
the circuits had been extended to the capitol
building, and the approaches to that building
would be illuminated with electric light
before the assembling of congress. The fol-
lowing board of directors were elected: Peter
A. b. Widener and Wm. l.. Elkins, of Phila-
delphia, Pa; j. A. Woods, of New York. Jas.
L. Barbour Robert Boyd, Albert w. Fletcher,
William Dickson Samuel Norment, and A. NJ.
Renshaw, of Washington, ID. c.
The board organized by the election of
James l.. Barbour, presidents Col. Robert
Boyd, vice president; William Dickson, secre-
terry, and Seymour w. Tulloch, treasurer.
National Republican., 1883-11-14
Death OF Supt. Ward.

The war department was notified yesterday
of he death of Supt. Henry Ward, of the
Vicksburg National cemetery. He has been
in charge of that cemetery since Feb. 23
1882, having served previously rs superin-
tendent of the Memphis and Fayetteville
cemeteries. His army service was in tho 18th
and 22d United States infantry from April o..
1856, to April g. 1874, whore he rose from the
rank of private to that of first sergeant.
Supt. Ward was one of the best superintend-
ents in the employ of the government, and
was assigned to Vicksburg National cemetery
because of the Importance of the station.
The cause of his death is not stated in the
dispatch received, and the department had
no knowledge of any previous sickness. lie
leaves wife and four children.
National Republican., 1883-11-14

DARDANELLE, ARK.-Dr. NJ. NJ. Groom,
says: Browns Iron Bitters is the best medi-
cine in the world and is etfecting miraculous
nnrnS y
National Republican., 1883-11-14
MISCELLANE EOUS

From an importer in need of funds We
bought 1000 pieces Cardinal Ribbons,
warranted all silk, 8 in. wide, at 20r; 81
ill.,, at 25c; in. at SOC yard. If fytu eX-
anime the quality of this ribbon, you will
say, and we do, it is nearly half usual
price. Though our stock of Dress Trim
mings is large, we could not resist pur-
chasing 80 pieces Chenille Fringes, sew
eral styles. We shall sell them at CSC
per yard they are worth from $l.50 to 49,
And we also pounced upon another lot
of Russian Hare Muffs to sell at $1,65
each, which furriers sell for$3.50. Wecould
only buy 500 yards more Of that Russian
Hare Trimming, in. wide, for CSC per
yard. One importer was overloaded with
Corsets, so we shall be enabled to sell a
warrented imported FrenchWoven Corset
for 75c, that is worth $l,25 at least '-'
For other bargains, see to,nights Star,
and look for the advertisement of
National Republican., 1883-11-14
Affairs OF the Dlsfrict.

Building permits were issued yesterday t.
c. w. Kate to build one private stable, tc
cost $500; Mary Grady to mako repair.
on neer North Capitol street
northwest, to cost $3.50 S.&c-W. Scott
to make repairs at 1l26 Twentieth street
northwest, to cost $3.50, and S. Brown to make
repairs on Delaware avenue, to cost $50.
There were $3.50 dog tags sold up to noon
ye.terday.
The filthy condition of alley between Ninth
and Tenth and Ii and / streets is complained
of.
plications for liquor licenses of John d. Sulli.
van, d. ID. Reilly, and Marshall Lord.
The collections since Nov. have averaged
about $4,000 day. On the first of next
month penalty of 2 per cent. will be added
National Republican., 1883-11-14
TIL. Shooting OF william Henderson.

The death of William Henderson, who was
shot by Buck Jackson on Saturday, was in
vestigated by the coroner yesterday. Henry
Burke and Samuel Johnson gave testimony
of the shooting, which has been published.
DR.. Hartigan testified that the hoy died from
pistol shot in the abdoman. The jury, con-
sisting of F. C. Perry, Frank Hosmer, 4. II.
Smith, Samuel Howard, Fritz Herzog, and
Detrick Becker, after short deliberation re-
turned verdict that the boy came to his
death from pistol shot wound Inflicted by
the hands of jackson while scuffling. Jack
son was committed to Jail by the corcner