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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15


Mexico has lot had revolution oil
any size or Importance for some time
but that trouble is brewing in thai
country no one familiar with the stu,
alton and the temper Of the people
will deny, The illiterate classes who
outnumber those who usually control
public sentiment by about ten to one,
are not satisfied with the new order
of things, at least they dislike the
Americans and the advent Of rail-
roads. They are also greatly
dissatisfied with the liberal
c,ncessions made to railroad compa
MES. The upper classes are generally
friendly to Americans who go to tina
country and act decently, but un
fortunately for our good name, The
advance guard going over as it we're
to spy out the land, sometimes merelJ
to make money, and at others to es,
cape the clutches of the law on this
side Of the Rio Grande, is composed
largely ,of sdventurers who have
very little respect for themselves OIL
for any law except that Of force
All sorts OF suspicious have been
aroused in the minds of the ignorant
classes, and when the time comes, if il
ever does. to strike a blow at the
American invader they will not lack
bold, able leaders. Many of our peo'
pie have acted badly at Laredo. al
Monterey and at chihuahua. They
show very little respect for the reli
giou, the customs, and the women Of
the country. We allude, Of course,
to the rougher classes Of Americans
and the fast young bloods who
haunt the drinking places, gambling
houses and lowest dens OF infamy.
Those are pointed to as representa-
tives of American character, and when
the son of an ex- United States Sena-
tor, holding railroad position, thinks
nothing of driving around the streets
10 buggy with an abandoned woman
every pretty afternoon, it Is no wonder
that even the better classes look upon
all new corners with degree of sus
picion. The common people
are dissatisfied with the govern
msnt for making such liberal con
Osssions to American capitalist, and
they despise the very sight Of the men
whose fathers wrenched an empire OF
splendid Territory from Mexico less
than forty years ago. These things
are deep down in the Mexican heart.
Tho masses fear and hate the
"GriugOs" with religious fervOr.
1t will require the utmost
tact on the part of the Diaz
government and discretion on the part
of Americans in Mexico to prevent
serious trouble, Of course if il
aoWea to war we know the result,
and SO do they, hsuee an appearance
of sullen submission to manifest des-
tiny. a more general diffusion of in
telligeupe would modify this feeling.
More newspapers and common schools
would promote a better understanding
anu feeling
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
TripIe Shooting.

CHARLESTON, VIVA, August l5.-
On Monday night at Fayette Station,
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
Lee Reeves, mulatto, who had pre-.
viously assaulted Edward Nolan, re.
newed the attack and shot Nolan,
john Hpddleston and another man
whose name is unknown. Nolan and
Huddleston cannot live. The other
may recover. Reeves escaped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
Boat Race.

WATKINS, N. Y, August 15.-In
the first trial heat Of the professional
boat race Wallace, Ross, Plaisted,
Lee and Courtney started at lO:46
am, in the order named. Ross took
water first and got a fine lead, Plaisted
second, Lee third, Courtney fourth,
and Gri&a Gfth. Courtney drew up
to third very easily, and in fine style
Of sturdy stroke was soon contesting
for the second position in the mile
aud half stretch away heat, but Lee
Steered toward the outside, and almost
across Uouitney's course, 50
that at the half mile flag
they had almost locked oars. Courtney
had virtually ceased to exert himself.
They rowed alongside thus for nearly
a mile before Lee would take his own
course. At one time it appeared as if
Lee would get the lead, but if he had
it would have been but momentary,
for Ross won in 1912 by half a length;
Lee second, Courtney third. The lat>
ter was at least length in rear of
Ross. The crowd howled in disap
pointment, as it was too evident that
this would shut Courtney out of the
second trial heat, and SO out of any
contest with Hanlan. Il would have
looked like clear putup job if Court.
ney hadn't claimed second place on
account of Lees approximate foul.
1t is not decided yet by the referees
and judges whether to allow the foul
so far as learned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
Indications.

WASHINGTON, August Is -Tennes
see, Ohio valley, and the lower lake
region, partly cloudy weather, local
rains, wiRdS mostly easterly, falling
barometer, stationary or rising tenn
perature.
Missouri valley, generally fair
weather, southerly winds blowing
variable, stationary or rising barome
Ter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
A MOcking Bird that Died Of
Grief.
E,n,.., M
Kansas City Times


a :strange bird story is related b,
the friends of Robert Potee, the gam
bier, who committed suicide. here a
few days ago. About six years ago the
wife OF the dead man was given :
hooking bird, which in time became
very much attached to Mr. Potee
When the news of her husbands sui.
eide reached Mrs. Potee, at Atohison
1t seemed to have very much the same
effect upon the bird as it had upon
her, The bird apparently mourned
with her. When she prepared to
leave Atchison, the little fellow
sereeched as il in pain, so loud as to
be heard block away. In Kansas
City the bird refused to eat, and few
from room to room at all hours until
the day when Polee was buried. then
the bird died, having apparently
grieved to death. A taxidermist Is
preparing the bird to be placed over
the grave of Potee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
Stock running account.

Julia Ward Howe likes to do Gavors
for people when she can. The other
day, at Newport, a Mrs. Shoddy took
her out upon her new piazza and
begged to SAY something brilliant
about it that would always be quoted. .
HFs Howe glanced at the woman Tor
a moment, and then said. Really. !
cant think OF anything to say excspv
that it's bully old piagss, anyhow
Yet some Of Mrs. Howe's enemies
cay she isn't accommodating.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

lain. bronze and silver, TO contain the
ashes OF the dead. The establishment
Is, IN short, so we'll found aud iuxuri-
ousiy appointed that it almost seems
as it We might be entering upon an era
In which aesthetic cremation shall be
Is fashionable as aesthetic dress and
decade. '0V
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

The public can see that it is a clear
case Of sreen'eye6 lobster. The Avas
lanche is mad just because it had no
representatives on that select commit.
tee to make minority report 10 favor
Of seltzer water
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

An editor and lawyer got into a
Eight 10 Texas city, in which the for
mer's pantaloons, according to the ve-
racious cbronicler, we're wrecked be-
yond repair" The report goes on to
state that the editor went home, don.
oed another pair Of trousers, then
returned and fred three shots at the
lawyer. The only surprising thing in
the account is the alleged fact that the
editor had another pair Of pantaloons
at home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
Jihce and blank book mandatory, IL
Madison street, executes every class OF
such work In good style and ct low
ates. ls
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
Office constantly receives new type Of
the latest styles, and the Office gener-
ally is kept up to the highest standard
nf axoellanoa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

PUBLIC LEDGER bindsry and lob
Office, II MadiFon street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15

CoLBURN, IND, August l5-Baker's
grist mill was destroyed by incendia-
ries Monday night. Loss, $4,000,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
NOTICE.

HAVING sold my interest in the firm Of
IL j. Nicely 4 Co. In the bridge piling
business on the Memphis and VicksSgTE Tail
Dad to John DonDeby. l have retird from
aid firm and said Donnelly has assumed
my position, l46 j, Y. JOHNSTON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
DIED.

PATTON Wednesday morning, August IS.
1883, at TX o'clock, JAMS EDwAED PATTON.
infant son Of Mr.: Patrie Patton and the Late
Mrs. Annie Patton, aged months and II
days.
Funeral from residence, No. "A Front street,
THURSDAY AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock.
Friends are invited to attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-15
STEWART, GWYNNE g. co.

temporarily opened until they can rebuild
With arriving daily
as without delay. 1875 $50
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

OUR Legislature has done one
thing of Importance to the whole
Territory: 1T has headed off the at
tacks being made on our railroad in
terests. Scarcely section of the
Territory but is crying out for rail
road, and which must have a rail
road before it can be fully develop
ed, and yet an attempt has been
made to throttle this interest just as
it begins to live among us. Give the
railroad interests a chance, we say,
and when we find the country going
backward under their influence, then
it Is time enough to war with them.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
The Latest Electrical Discovery

The Rev. Mr.. Gilbert, during an
| Adde'S at Christ Church the other
night, remarks the Otago Times,
while speaking of the telephone, ask
ed his audience if they would be
astonishcd if were to tell them that
it WAS now proved to be possible ito
convey by means of electricity vibra-
tions of light-to not only speak
with your distant friend, but actual
ly to see him. The electroscope-
tho name of the instrument which
enabled us to do this-was the very
latest scientific discovery, and to DR..
Guidran, of Victoria, belonged the
proud distinction. The trial of his
wonderful instrument took place at
Melbourne on the 31st October last
in the presence of some forty sclen>
tific and public men, and was great
success. Sitting in dark room,
they saw project ed on large disk
of white FURNISHED metal the race
course at Pennington with its myriad
hosts of active beings. Each minute
detail stood out with perfect fidelity
to the original, and as they looked
at the wonderful picture through
binocular glasses, it was difficult TO
imagine that they were not actually
on the course. itself and moving
among those whose actions they
could SO completely scan.-Seientifc |
A American
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02


Mr.. Collier, Kirby and Kline, the
last two gentlemen having arrived in
our city from Indiana day or two
since, left to-day for their copper
mines on Castle Creek. Mr.. Kirby
will leave for San Francisco in
few days, wheie he will purchase
smelter and steam hosting works
which will be erected at the works
as Soon as they can be brought to
the nine. This company of gentle
men have been working quietly on
good property which VIII now be
fully developed, their investment
having been made with view to
permanent business. Their enter
prise will make lively times on
Castle G eek, and stimulate the de-
vciopment Of other good mining
which is known to exist in
that region and which is now in the |
hands of responsible parties who a c
arranging to work it largely. Castle |
Creek Will no doubt be sending out
bullion copper from a number of |
before the close Of the year.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
softened by Time. :

Less than a month ago a woman
of about fifty years of age walked
into the headquarters of a Georgia
railroad, announcing her name, and
said she had come to make settle
mrnt.
settlement of what?" asked the
Superintendent.
"For killing my old man y
"When:"
mine years ago yesterday"
"Where 90
about fourteen miles from Ma
con-"
AMI so it proved. When the circum-
stances were hunted out it was
found that she was the wife of a
dead man who had been killed while
walking on the track, and no one
had been able to identify him..
"Why didn't you come here soon
err" was asked.
"Just heard of it the other day,
she replied. 81 supposed the old
man was parading around some
where and would come home when
his knees wanted new patches"
"AnG what damages do you ask"
"Well, it was long time ago, and
my grief has been softened up a good
deal and I reckon that $25 and pass
O Atlanta will be about right"
Settlement was made on the spot,
and she took the next train for the
Capitalize.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

Surveyor General Robbins has suc-
csedcd in getting an order from the
Interior Department at Washington
to survey the south boundary line of
the San Carlos reservation. This il
important news 10 any ono in the
Territory. Secretrry Teller furnish
cs the money necessary te7do' this
work, without waiting for an appro-
priation, so the work Will -besfH az q
very early day. This ,veryfQaes=
ton which has been agitafT1g SO
many of our people so long, Wilt
soon be settled. Along this hne, lie
the great coal fields to which Arizo-
ma looks for help 20 develop and en-.
rich the territory. The question has
been, are these coal fields on the res
ervation or not. This survey will
determine the matter. The late hub
bub over Agent Wilcox started from
these coal fields. The survey of
these lands and the building Of the
narrow gauge railroad will: settle the
Indian question. Gen. Robbins has
the thanks of many people for secur-
ing the order of survey Citizen.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

RERDELL, who is playing hob
with the Star Reuters by his DIS
closures, was formerly pri vate sec
rotary of Dorsey, hence is on the in
side of the ring. The Dorseys and
Brady are cornered and the probabil-
tiles are that the Star Route cases
will soon end by putting them where
they deserve to be.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
On the Hip

This rather inelegant expression,
used popularity to express that con-
dition of things in which one person
holds another securely by some cir
cumstance, word or act, finds literal
disqualification in the following mar.
rative by Mr.. John Rourk, of Otta-
wa, Canada. MIR. Rourk says: "I
have been subject to hip disease for
s or 9 years, and have tried all kinds
of remedies, but found nothing TO
give me agy relief until friend ad
vised me to try st. Jacobs Oil. 1
tried it and after using ~ bottles l
am entirely relieved of pain, and
have not been troubled since, now
nearly six months. This is what
people would call getting hip dis
eae ION the hip"
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
Young Porter Ashe and wife, who

Young Porter Ashe and wife, who
so miraculously escaped in the Te-
hachepi railroad disaster, and passed
through Tucson a few days later on
their bridal tour, were the subjects
of small sensation in New Orleans
the other day. They were taking q.
promenade up the boulevard and
Mrs. Ashe was carrying in her hand
portmonnaie in which was no small
amount of money and some jewelry..
Suddenly a thief snatched the purse
from her hand and made off with it..
Por'er followed and succeeded in
overtaking The scoundrel who turned
and drew a knife on him. Fortu-
nately he was arrested and disarmcd
and the purse rec vcred.-Citizen.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

Evangeline Eating o:,ions not
only prevents the lips from chap
ping, but usually keeps the chars
from Tipping.
A Boston paper is in "favor of
women voting if they want to-" A
western paper would like To see the
man who could maks them vote if
they didn't want to.
We saw man with two heads on
his shoulder the other day, but didn't
consider 1t much of a curiosity. One
of the heads belonged to his girl.
A secret is too little for one,
enough for two and too much for
three.-HotpeH.
Remembrance is the only para
disc out of which we cannot be
driven.-Richter.
Life would be a perpetual flea
hunt if man were obliged to run
down all the innuendocs, inveraci-
ties, insinuations and suspicious
which are uttered against him.
Beecher.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
Bill Reguiagt.ng Percenta

introduced by Hon. A. D. LIE,
An Act regulating the pcrcental
of County Treasurers and
Collectors in the several Coul
OF this Territory. and 10 am
Section % of Chapter SO If
Complied laws of the Territory
Arizona.
Be it enacted Y the Leg slativc Al
,embly of the T, rriiory of Arizona.
SEQ. 1. Section % of Chapter 83 oI
the Compiled Laws is her hy amend
ed so as 10 read as follows:
Section %. AS soon as the Board
of Supervisors shall have made the
determination and estimate provided
for in the preceding section for the
year 1888, and every year thereafter,
the County Assessor shall proceed TO
assess taxes for the amount as esii-
mated. adding thereto, and to all
other taxes required by law to be
assessed by him not more than four
per cent. in the counties of Graham,
ella, Pinal, Yuma, Maricopa, Mo-
have, and Apache, in said Territory,
and not more than three per cent. in
the counties of Cochise, Pima, and
Yavapai, in said Territory, as shall
DE directed by the Board of Super
visnrs of the several counties herein
mentioned, which percentage shall
be in full of all charges and expenses
in and about the collection of the
taxes in the several counties of this
Territory.
SEC. 2. That the County Treasurers
of Graham, ella, Pinal, Yuma,
Maricopa, Mohave and Apache. Coun-
ties, in said Territory, shall be al
lowed three per cent. on all moneys
received by them as such Treasures;
and the Comfy Treasures for the
counties of Cochise, Pima and Yava-
pal >hall receive two pen cent. on all
moneys received by them as such
Treasurers, provided, that the pro-
visions of this Act shall not apply to I
moneys received from former Treas
urers or under special Acts provid-
ing for the construction of county
where the percentage is
fixed by such special Acts, and the
percentage herein specified shall be
in full compensation for all services
rendered by such Trcasurers under
his Act.
SEC. 8. Section 1 of an Act entitled
an Act regulating the percentage
If County Treasnrers," approved |
February s, 1877, and Ill other Acts
Ind parts of Acts in conflict with the
provisions of this Act, are hereby |
epealed.
SEC. 4, This Act shall take effect
md be In force from and after its
passage.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

THE new Colorado Senator, Tabor,
is spi eading himself at Washington.
He began by giving what is repre-
senied to be lone of the most elabo-
gate banquets of the season at Will
lar6's Hotel" 1t reminds one o
Mark Twain's Californian in a New
York omnibus.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
Hos. A. D. LEMON very manful

Hon. A. D. LEMON very manfully
opposed the freights and fares bill
when it came up in the Council. He
fully understands that our Territory
is not now in position to oppose
railroads. The great interests of the
Salt River valley would hardly be
subserved by the passage of bill
that would lessen its chances for a
road.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

strum emit he sells. In 4
sold eleven pianos and tn 4
besides tuning thirty-twd
Those dealing with him
him pleasant, prompt and I'd
business, a character which
mer dealings with our peol
fully established
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
The Coming Event.

A good vocal and instrumental
concert to be followed by a dance, is
on the tapis for the 18th inst. As
some of our most charming ladies
have the matter in hand, We are sure
that the affair will be quite success
full and ENJOYABLE.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
a Card

To all who are suffering
rors and indiscretions of yoj
weakness, early decay, loss
etc, 1 will send a recipe thu
you, FREE OF CHARGE.
remedy was discovered by a
in South America. Send s.
envelope TO the Rev JOSEPH
Station D, New York City.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

CocHIsE COUNTY is asking the
Territory to support twenty special
officers along the border to head off
cattle thieves. Does Cochise suppose
She can put men on the beat that
can't be bought off with a hrindled
stcer2
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
Editorial Notes.
THE freights and Fares bill has
been defeated in the Council.

A TERRITORIAL poll tax on every
male inhabitant between 81 and 80
years of age is provided for, by abill
introduced in the Legislature, to be
used as road, school and hospital
fund.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

Mr.. Samuel D. Jones, formerly
working at the Vulture mine, will
hear of matters of interest concern
ing himself by corresponding with
this office.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02

SOZODONT is a l
as a necessity. Pla'
should always be, urod
adorns it and gratifies
senses. 1t sends ont a d
fume, and gives pleasure
to its users.
Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1883-03-02
Tel egra phic MiscelIaney
Msritime Disaster.

| LONDON, Feb. N.-The bark Mir
ella from San Francisco errived at
Liverpool to- day; one of the crew
was drowned, the deck swept, boat
was carried away and other damage
was done on the passage.
A Bucket-Shops Nan Held
TORONTO, Feb. 37.-Fie,nirE, of
Chicago's bncket-shop notorie ty, was
discharged from arrest to day, and
was Immediately re-arrested by Non
treal detectives.
The Anarchists.
BRUSSELS, Feb. 27.-An anarchist
plot to murder the Gar of Russia, on
the occasion of his coronation has
been discovered here.
CaueheIds Burned.
HAVANA, Feb 27.- A number of
canefields have been burned near
Guaymas and Matanzas.
Canada Reciprocity.
Ottawa. Feb. 26.-The reciprocity
treaty with Brazil will be pressed
Newha1 House Bal keeper ln-
d:cted.
MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 27-The grand
.ury in the Newhall ouse case
Jagreed this afternoon on true bill
against Schiller, the former lessee of
the bar-room in the hotel, indicting
him for arson The indictment con-
tains three counts; the first charges
the prisoner with willfully, mali
ciously and feloniously setting fire
to and burning the Newhall House,
during the night of January 10th,
causing the death of Thomas B. Ell
lott, David G. Power, Robert Hoare
Kate Connors, Lizzie Angelina and
Libbie A. Chiles." No other victims
are mentioned. The other counts
repeat the taccusation in different
form. Schiller was taken from Jail
to court at four O'Clock. After the
reading of the indictment, the pris-
-oner answered the questjA in firm
tone, Not Guilty, sir, q court
fixed bail at SIC. 900, + DSaer
= taken back to j o
tleAte hour bail VI