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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Adventures Of a Tallahassee Girl


JdchsOuNllo neIulu'
The following thrilling particulars
Of Tallahassee young lady's heroism
are from most reliable source; The
young lady in question is Miss Katie
Gamble, and her home is at her faith
er's house in the capital city. A few
nights since, while asleep in her room,
she suddenly awakened to find two
intruders in the apartment, a white
man and. negro. She made some
startled exclamation, which called the
white mans attention, and thereupon
he drew pistol and declared his in
tention 10 kill her if she raised any
alarm. In no wise daunted, the young
lady quietly took a pistol from under
her pillow and fred at the villain, at
which the negro took fright and fed.
The white brute, however, returned
the fire. Plucky as she is fair, Miss
Gamble not only fred at him again,
but, upon his turning to run, sprang
out Of bed, fired still another shot,
and as the scoundrel was hastily get.
ting out Of the window, struck him a
good blow over the head with her
weapon. And after it was all over
she didn't faint either, as heroines in
novels usually do, but was able in a
collected manner to tell her family all
about it when they came rushing into
the room. The would be robber was
evidently hurt. for the next morning
the imprint Of his fingers, marked in
blood, was found upon the window
sill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

THE refusal of the board of over
seers Of Harvard College to confer the
degree of LII. D. on Benjamin Butler,
Governor of Massachusetts, signifies
nothing except that they are narrow
minded set. 1t has been the custom
from time immemorial to confer this
degree on The governor. Any man who
could secure votes enough to become
governor was sure Of this empty,
meaningless title. He would become
an LII. D., ex.officio as it were. The
line has been drawn at Benjamin
Butler. Just how this can be explained
it is difficult for an outsider to imagine.
According to the Massachusetts, idea
Butler was gallant defender of the
Union. His course at New Orleans
and all along the southern coast was
endorsed enthusiastically. When the
war was over he was elected to Con-
gress time aud again, and as long as
he abused the South he was next to a
D. D. in their eyes. Afterward he
fell out with his own party and has
since been very eccentric. He hasbeen
Greenbacker, Independent, Democrat,
and o little of every political shade.
Itwould be hard to classify him now
except as Governor of Massachusetts,.
He is morally and socially as much Of
a gentleman as he ever was, and may
have improved little under the sof-
tenihg influences Of approaching old
age. He will not have to frame and
hang up in his Office the certificate Of
Harvard, that he is and of right ought
to be recognized as Learned Doctor
of Laws. He may console himself by
framing the last votes cast in the old
Bay State for Governor, and may live
to see it duplicated. The fight is a
pretty one,with the honors so far lit
tie in favor Of Butler.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

ing are selections from the greatest
masters, including Gounod, Reetho-
ven, Balte, VIM. Vincent Wallace,
Weber, Glover, Minmerstedt, Kunkle,
Rossini and many others, with selec-
tons from Sheridau's School for
Scandal" There are many other fea-
lures about this most desirable insti-
tuition which deserve mention, but
which lack of space alone prevents on
this occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
ROsadalis

Is the Great Southern Remedy for the
cure Of Scrofulous Taint, Rheumatism.
White Swelling, Gout, Goitre, Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility, Ma
laria and all diseases arising from an
impure condition Of the blood.
Certificates can be presented from many
leading Physicians, Ministers, and heads
of families throughout the South indoors
ing Rosadalis in the highest terms. We
are constantly in receipt of certificates Of
cures from the most reliable sources, and
we do not hesitate to recommend it as the
best known remedy for the cure Of the
above diseases
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
r7HE BEST Truss

DR.. j. w, Gurley:
Dear Sir-Justce 10 you and humanitv Is
the incentive which causes me to write these
few lines. As l see you advertise 1.-THE Best
Truss" ever worn, and as l have tried hun
dreds without finding any permanent relief,
determined TO try yours. Over three years
ago applied TO you, at which time il was
almost impossible for me to do any work and
what did caused me great pain. had lost
nesn, poor appetite, my weight being only
10y pounds. After you fitted me with your
Best Truss began to improve, regained
my appetite, health restored, have been able
to do my work with ease and comfort. and to.
day weigh 2l5 pounds. CAn take off the
truss and the hernia does not come dewn. /
do cheertully recommend ii to those suffering
as did. Very respectfully yours,
IT. A. MCNAB.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

KNOXVILLE is looking up. Agen-
tleman just from there states that at
least seven hundred houses have been
built in that city within year. or are
in course of erection. The recent
census shows the population of the
city to be over $4,000, and as cOnse-
quence free postal delivery went into
effect onthe first inst. rT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Indignant New England Towns.


The Housatonic railroad, running
between Bridgeport, Conn and Pitts
field, Mass, has started through pas
senger train that brings to the peaceful
towns Of that lovely valley the New
York Sunday papers. The batteries Of
the clergy all along the line have been
opened upon it in consequence, and
last Sunday the people fairly Kissed
with the intensity Of their condemna.
tory lightning. But these disturbing
influences will soon be abated, and the
intelligent communities affected by
them will in short time be congratu.
lating themselves that they no Longer
lag day behind the rest OF the world
but can begin the week, at least, with
minds fresh and alert, thanks to the
broader tendencies of the time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Tuesday, June 90, 1881,

during legal hours, at the southwest corne
Of Main and Madison streets. in the city 4
Memphis, Menu, offer at public outcry, anl
sell for cash to the highest bidder, a certail
lot Of land in the city Of Memphis, inoi
Taxing DISTRICT, in Shelby county. Tennl
being part Of Block No. 80, as shown 81 M
map OF that part Of tho city known "a Rel
Picke' inc and designated in John e Saint
subdivision, of said Block No. 80 as Lol nv
Is, situated on the south side OF lieoro3
street, and having front on SAID south w
Of Georgia street Of 80 feet and extendin
back southWardly between parallel lines
right angles ~ Georgia street 100 feet IA r
alley, being part Of land conveyed To Loui,
Spears by John G Saint, by deed reeorded
Book No, 70, page $50. Of the Registers an
Of Shelby county, Tennessee, Also, The vel
one-half Of lot No. ~, Immediately 8dioil
ing said lot No. Is, and having front on 4
south side Of Georgia street Of Is feet, an
extending Bouthwardly between pa rallelllnI
100 feet 10 the above named alley, heinr rs f
part Of lot No. II, which remains afler thki
therefrom the portion conveyed u Nrt. M /
Nets by deed recorded In Book No. s0' ~
r, Of said Registers Office
SIMON STOkss. Trutfse
Memphis, May 10, 1858. an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Aston Orders a steam Yacht.

Millionaire William Aston, not to
be outdone by millionaire Jay Gould,
has contracted with William Cramps
Sons for an iron steam yacht of large
proportions and splendid proportions,
to be launched early in the fall. The
vessel will be bark rugged. 225 feet
long on deck, 81 feet 6lihches wide, IL
feet deep in the hold, drawing about
10 feet of water. Her engines will
develop 1900 horse power. All mod
ern improvements throughout will be
used, her cabins will be magnifcently
furnished, and her normal speed will
be fifteen knots.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

A society Of Tennessee ex- Confeder.
ates will be organized during there
union OF -Confederatesa at Mckinney.
Texas, next August The reunion will
be largely attended, and addresses will
be delivered by many prominent gem
tlemen. Among the invited guests are
General j. S. Marmaduke, of Missis.
sippi; Wade Hampton, Of South Caro-.
lima; w, Q. Young, of Texas; JOSEPH
Il. Johnston, Of Virginia; p. G. II
Beauregard, of Louisiana; Hon. j II
McCleary, Of San Antonio; Fathe,
Ryan, OF Mobile, and ex~Goyerno
Hubbard and Senator'S Coke AM
Maxey, Of Texas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Diseases of the Eye, Ear,
Nose and Throat. al
SIGHT RESTORED.

For the benefit of those that are in dark
ness, will state that 1 was blind about two
years. had my eyes operated on in Augusta,
Ga;, without any benefit whatever. heard
Of DR.. Gurley's success. aud made up my,
mind tOtry him. On the fourth day after he
operated, my sight was restored. | can
cheerfully recommend him to suffering hui
manity and those in darkness.
',n..,,,.. 1. B. ROBINSON, na
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

Mrs. Meikleham the only surviving
granddaughter of Thomas JeheIson. 10
whom Congress refused to grant PEN
sion last winter, Is living in poverty in
Washington. Speaking Of the monument
TO be dedicated ut Monticello, on July 4
next, she said few days ago -
~ am almost inclined 10 regret that II
Is TO be done. hope some of these DAYS
to be able to remove the bodies of Thomas
Jeiierson and his wife, and my mother
ana father with the Others who are buried
mere 70 some safer place. Itgrieves me
70 think that the last resting place should
be exhibited TO curious visitors mt half 4
dollar per head. It's enough TO make nav
grandfather rest uneasily in his grayo
| have already selected a lot in Glenwood
Cemetery in this city. II is aspot That
reminded mo the first time that / saw Il
lof Monticello
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
PSALMS.
REVISED

.12Nu aI3t NEfHfiiTn
HEAR this, all We people, and give ear
all We invalids of the world, Hop Bitters
will make yeu well and to rejoice.
2. 1t shall cure all the people and pat
sickness and suffering under foot.
3. Be thou not afraid when your family
is sick, or you have Bright's disease or
Liver Complaint, for Hop Bitters will
cure you. '-" aA t.-
A. Both low and high, rich and poor
know the,yalue of Hop Bitters for bilious,
nervous and rheumatic complaints. tss.vz
8. Cleanse me with Hop Bitters and
shall have robust and blooming health.
6. Add disease upon disease and let the
worst come, am safeif l use Hop Bitters.
q. For all my life have been plagued
with sickness and sores, and not until
year ago was | cured, by Hon Bitters.l
s. he that kespeth his bsnes from aching
from Rheumatism and Neuralgia, with Hop
Bitters, doeth wisely.
=
3 3. Though thou hast sores, pimples, frsckles.
salt rheum, erysipelas, blood poisoning, yet
Hop, Bitters will remove them all.
10. What woman is there, feeble and sick
from female complaints, who desireth not
health, and useth Hop Bitters and is made
we'll.
H.. Let not neglect to use Hop Bitters bring
on serious Kidney and Liver complaints.
. IL. Keep thy tongue from being furred, thy
blood pure, and thy stomach from indiges-
ton by using Hop Bitters. .e|
10. All my pains and aches and disease 60
like chat before the wind when use Hop
Bitters.
IA. Mark the man who was nearly dead
and given up by the do,tors after using Hop
Bitters and becometh we'll.
Is, Cease from worrying about nervousness,
general debility, and urinary trouble, for
Hop Bitters will restore you.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

One cold is sometimes contracted on top
of another, the accompanying cough be.
coming settled and confirmed, and the
lungs so trained and racked, that the pro-
duction of tubercles frequently follows
Mary existing cases Of Pulmonary Dis
ease can be thus ScS;e;;;:;;sstsed for, aud Yet
how many Others are now carelessly
allowing themselves TO drift through the
preliminary symptoms, controlled by the
fatal policy Of allowing q cold TO take
care Of itself On the first intlmation OF
a cough or cold, or any throat or lung
trouble, resort promptly TO DR.. Jaynes
Expectorant, a safe curative of long es-
tablished reputation, and you may avoid
trining.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

The Court of Referees for East
Tennessee meets for organization to"
day in Knoxville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

Nervous debility, the curse of the
American people, Immediately yields to
the action of Browns Iron Bitters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Trussse's Sale

IT NDER and by virtue of deed of trusI
~ executed to me as trustee by CornealiI
Ann Ward and Thomas Ward, on the 7th Ii
of July, 1873, and recorded in Book Ma. M
page 246, Of the Registers office Of ShelbI
county, Tennessee, to secure to the Memphil
Building and Saying Association the pay
ment Of certain indebtedness ~ entioned X
said deed of trust, will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

ELM GROVE, N. Cdr G. N. Rober.
son says 81 prescribe Browns Iron Bit
tiers and find il all il is recommended
70 be-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
Oancers and Other Tumors

VWHONHo "HV OUHHOH
are treated with unusual success by
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y. Send stamp for
pamphlet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

WELLS CROUCH ON CORNS..
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. {"
loo. Quick, complete, permanent
cure. COrns, warts, bunions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

MAIDEN. MASS, April %, 1888.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04

is, Cease from worrying about nervousness.
general debility, and urinary trouble, for
Hop Bitters will restore you.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-07
A GIRLS 1arAruAT1on. /

HARTFORD, Conn.,, March 3O.-MSs
Ann Brooker, bright, pretty gifl,
living in Torrington, in this state, has
eloped with her fathers negro coach
man, named Jas. Bradley. A short
time ago Miss BrOoker went to New
York on visit, and when she, left
there, instead of coming home as her
friends supposed she was going to do,
she took the Housatonic road at Bridge
port and went to Ashley Falls; Mass,
where she met the man Bradley, as had
been, previously. arranged, and they
went to Sheffield and were married.
Miss Brooker Is q young, lady of fine
appearance, about "a years Of age, aud
is of good family, her father being ono
Of the promineht men, Of .TOrrington,
and in very good circumstances, Hying
about a mile and a half from the yifl1Re
on the road to Litchdeld. Miss Br90ker
is the youngest Of six da1ghfetS and
has one brother Her mother IS dead.
Tho girl has always conducted herself
In proper manner and no one had
ever suspected that there was anything
improper between her and the young
fellow. Bradley Is full blooded
African and has worked for her father
for about three years. Last week when
Mr.. Brooker discovered the where
abouts of his daughter, he went to
Ashley Falls, accompanied by bis son,
and tried to persuade her to return
home. She would not listen to them,
and, crushed with shame and despair,
they were compelled to return homo,
leaving her with her husband in 2
shanty in Ashley Falls. Miss
Brooker's conduct is .inexplicabie,i rs
her home relations have always been
the pleasantest, and she has grown up
in luxury and refinement. Her family
feels the disgrace keenly and verybody
sympathizes with them.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-07
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

Furnished weekly TO the Intelligen.er by
Captain j u. Conner. recorder OF deeds OF
Lafayette County, Mol
Abstract of deeds filed in the Office of Recor-
der OF Deeds from Saturday, March oath. 10
Saturday, March 3lst, A. D., 1888 Only
such US contain covenants of warranty con-
tanned in list.
Fred. X kurz to John Kroencke, lot 4, hlk
b. Concordia, $50.
Frank kampmeIer 10 Aug, j. Solting lot ls
and 20, Ientmeyer's add TO Higsnsviiie. s6jO.
Ada Lamborn and husband, to Robert Taylor
ne Sc and sw sc: 8. As, %. so acres, $3.50
church. Lexington. lot3 blk 20, lst add to Lex
S400.
Lucinda Snyder and husband, to Ara, sny-
der. So ne; Is, anu ne Sc; 7, As, 20, gu acres,
Arad. snyder to NJ. L. Snyder, se ne; 8 ls.
and ne se; 4. A.. 70. So acres. 81.
Geo. NJ CatrOn to Chas. r. Slusher, Int
in p' side W nj Sc; a. 40 26, 20 acres, 81. .Oo0.
lot., biz u. lst add 70 Lexington. 81 900
Adam Allen 10 p. Cav, lot IL, Smiths
a'ta To Higginsvilie, S625.
l.. r.. " mite In L. NJ. Cav, Sc he; and sw ne
%, 50, % 50 acres. 81 COO
Ellen Williams 10 Emily Williams, lot "A,
blk l. fomeroy's adj TO Lexington, Sl00
John e. Cobb to Mary r. HobsOn lot In "a
~, 2s; .222S >69ai yards, $3.50.
Patterson. smith and Cobb. to Manville G.,
add to Odessa, 1925.
Clara l.. Perdec and husband to Charl.. 7
" atfr'. HI NJ; 81: and 10 acres out Sc cor us
! nw, 81, As, %, 80 acres. 81, 500
John J O'Maiey to Jas Henderson, lot and
:, blk q, Hi. ginsvilie, Sl50.
Robert Goodwin and WIFE to r. s. Fulker.or
! lot sON3O leet, Mayyipw 500
| H.T Russell to Helen j. Shoemaker lot.
and 1. blk ! Russell's Cd add To Odessa, sisi.
-, Alex X. Patterson. el al. 10 D. and j.
h4rr. lots 70 and q. blk Is Odessa, $3.50
David Grsvss to Rylund 1odnuuter. ~ os.lu,
acres, ps NV. 81, 81, 2S. 5000.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-07
in foreign travel, .another5 IN social

in foreign travel, another III. social
ampsements, etc.. -. =.
1t is not without reason which we
may turn to our profit that the Scrip
lures have placed upon lasting record
| that great hesd OF the church has
taught ps;s 10th bG precspt;and person.
u example hoW. to use this day; and
that, for the sake Of many generations
to. follow him, lhe' fnfexib!y resisted
every attempt at encroachment upon it
by the grim bigots and hypocrites OF
his times.
PHYSICAL NECESSITY OF THE SABBATH.
Admiral Sir w. King Hall, in recent
ly addressing public meeting at the
opening Of drinking fountain, said !:
81 am glad to see around me SO many
of the workingmen, whilst l state that
after over fifty years service in her
Majesty's navy, and during that time
having been in many foreign lands, as
in Gods sight, believe the greatness,
greatly depend on the Sabbath; days be-
open to al. 1t is a day of rest-and,
my s--WOIhlL3elueu cSpcCldAis
set your faces like a flint against any
attempt to deprive you of It's rest aud
sacredness.
81 will tell you little story which
made a lasting impression on me, show
ing the blessing which we enjoy in that
rest, and brought to my notice by q
Chinese pilot-a most intellectual man.
Twenty-Five years ago I commanded
the Calcutta at Hong Kong. Divine
service had been performed. and the
crew, several hundred, were of course
undisturbed OH the Sabbath day. On
shore, C ose to us, were houses being
bui t.; sawyers and masons, and others,
in quarries hard at work when, touch
ing me, he said very seriously, 'Your
joss fGod) is better and kinder than
our Joss, for He gives you holiday and
rest one day in seven, and we've only
one day in all the year, OH New Years
day And this is the case. Just pic
ture working hard from morning till
night for 364 days, and only one day of
rest! and then prize the Sabbath"
[J4eisure Hour.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-07
Alexander Hamilton Stephens.
IN MEMORIAA.

Past midnight now; the chill March mora is
When they that hearken catch one weary sigh,
And his long martyrdom, his lifs-toll dones-
o life sublime! o victory hardly won!
Veil. Georgia. veil thy face and bow thy head.
The nolie.t hear, in all thy realm i: dead!
Unveil thy face; upin thy sovereign head
They dole who say the grand old man is dead
BEYOND the lofiles, planets mystic sphere
he rules IN more than royal purple here!
Dead! while his influence. borne on all the
winds
Throbs like pulse OF fire in kInJling minds!
Dead! while the vital sweetness of his fame
Rises serene as periuued altar flame.
Deal; ~; While in vain the wave-like years shall
To sweep his image frorn his country's soul!
Dead while in reyerent homesteads. near and
far.
His sacred memory brighiens like star.
More clearly beautiful, more purely proud.
In iadeiess frescO on deaths sombre cloud!
Dead! while from stately hall and smouldsr,ns
camp.
Dives and Lazarus, merchant-prinee and lramu
One voice ascenhs. nt grief. devotion, praise
And loves rich halo crowns his perfect days.
While touched to tender glory DEATHS eclipse
Blooms with aurOral tints OF childish lips
Which made thow 0ftJ his withefed cheek 10
glow
And Hash their rose buds near his locks oil show
Dead! nay; his single life, SO true, SO tried,
Btcohes henceforth divney multiplied
To hnd while this, his out worn frame, departs
Its resurrection in amiiiion heartsI
An echo answers, past the sh.mmsrIns llus
OF The far hill-siopes and the mountain pine
Past the blue fountains of these vernal skies.
Mist-d and dim a some sad Angels eyes.
An echo, tender, silvery and remote
Tie sOng-thriii melting in a heavenly throat
ef qniteglnX still with rapture SO divine
u can but seem we hear the dying nnie
~ choral welcome, On whose tide updraWn
His happy soul hath found ths prmai dawn
Ann The lcug rtst w.iisI brs atnes IN Paradise,
l-tfau! dsGiiton H&Jns il HoMs and Farm fs
April i.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-04-07
NAUGHTY oHRIsTInE NILSSON:
she Plays Poker and Lsseeso I've
Dollars . Day-Del Pusnss
0nOfes. 9

~ am told you play poker a good
deal while travelling, madam" said .
Cincinnati Enquirer reporter to Chris
tine Nilsson. SIS it true p
eyes, it is true. am just that
naughty" .g51 1sa
But for money? Do you play for
money!" t,4u $3.50
'.Yes, indeed. 1t would not be In.
teresting if did not play for money,
Do you see that little table there 2
Well, sir, that is where lose all my
hard earnings. There is where Mr..
Pond and Del Puente and Biorksteh
and Miss Glenn, one and all, take the
pot, and l am made bankrupt"
"Why, madam, you astonish me.
You must play big game ~ as#
ga big game }? Well, l should think,
we do. We play q so cent limit"
s'And you win sometimes, of coufse.
A woman as smart as you are certainly
don't get heat at anything. Do you
ever win p '--'
mo, sir, newer ~
elbow much do you generally lose In
day, madam z"
"Two dOllars--that much every day.,
Del Puente never loses. He always
takes In the pot" rA%
"And how else do you occupy your
time when travelling ~
"Reading, singing, talking and Sleep
ing"
YES" spoke up Miss Glenn, "we,
sleep pretty we'll when Del Puente isi
not snoring"
"Hu-sh!" said the madam, pointing
her finger at Miss Glenn, s'don't tell
that. 1t will get inte the paper.
But it was time to go, as the bell was
ringing, and with many shake Of the
hand and "God bless you" from
Nine. Nilsson, the reporter jumped of
the car, and the train moved away.