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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
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Cadet NJ. NJ. Cohen has gone to the
Tennessee State University to finish
his education.
Miss Ashes art school will reopen
IN the 10Th inst. at the residence, 225
Adams street.
The Famous trolls, fishing tackle
.nl gun goods at r. Kupterschmidt's,
200 Main street. l45t
j. Erb, Little Rsck, l.. Picot and
IL q. Chambers, Of Philadelphia, are
,uests at the Peabody Hotel.
1t is said that Peck's Bad Boy and
His Pa will be here next week. The
Pa will no doubt deliver a lecture.
Corwin received this morning the
finest assortment Of toys and noveltie.
ever received here, for the retail
trade
Albert NJ. Thomas, jr., son Of UpclC
TON and Aunt Mary, of Raleigh.
leaves Sunday night for Yale College
to complete his law course.
Menken Bros, through Mr.. Nathan
Camp, manager Of their carpet depart.
uent, have contracted with the county
to cover the floors of the courthouse
With fancy cocoa mating: This will
be a decided improvement as to sp
oearance as we'll as to deadening the
sound Of the crowds who have busl.
ness at the courthouse. Menkens
carpet department, under skillful man
cement, will continue to flourish anC
prosper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
THOMAS HUGHES,
The author of "rOm brown AZ
Rugby" Crosses over 10 See the
Rugby Colony and His Mother.
Special 70 The Commercial Gazette.

Special TO the Commercial Gazette.
NEW YORK september 6.-Thomas
Hughes, whom every boy, young and
old reveres as the chronicler of Tom
Browns school and college DAYS, ar
rived in the city yesterday by the
steamer Bothnia Of the Cunard Line
A reporter called upon him at tn
Windsor Hotel, where he was chatting
with numerous visitors.
THE Object Of my visit to this coun
try" Mr. Hughes said, 10 response to
tue reporters inquiry, is to visit my
mother, who lives at the Rugby Colony
in Tennessee with my brother, Tasting
Hughes, and | wish also to take a
look at the colony and see how thew
are prospecting, This is my second
visit to Rugby. There are seven
English gentlemen going with me,
who have become interested
in the colony, aud are going
down to look it over with a view Of
settling there and investing some Of
their money in the enterprise. All
the reports from them are most favor
able, and | hope to be able to give you
a good account of the communities
progress on my return. My visit will
be a short one,as | must be in England
in October to attend to my duties as
County judge, a position that | have
filled for q year. The main source OF
trouble to the colony has been the
large amount of litigations over the
titles to the colonists' holdings. Suits
have been brought by the people
around them, against every colonist.
We had to get out injunctions against
people who were cutting down our
timber, and they frequently defed the
injunotions.
Through the efforts Of Henry Kim
Der, our legal adviser. the titles OF
5000 out Of 10000 acres in the colo.
ny's land have been made clear, aud
he will soon perfect the titles to the
remaining 5000 acres. Lsrge numbers
Of your good people in this country
are becoming interested in this colo
ny, especially people In Michigan and
Kentucky, and in Cincinnati. The
colonists have discovered that the
most profitable use which they can
make OF the soil is to raise garden
produce on it. The season for vege
tables and small fruits ia three weeks
earlier at Rugby than it is around
Cincinnati, and produce can be ship
ped to that city from the colony 10
eight hours. My brother is starting a
factory for canning tomatoes, and other
similar enterprises will no doubt be
undertaken soon. We just received
word to day that large deposits Of the
potter clay had been discovered Oh
large tracts OF the land there, and thai
samples oft, which had been tested 10
England, gave the best satisfaction
Tn population of Rugby is noy shout
$50, and is much larger than any town
within sky miles oil il The grea'
healthiulness of the climate is attract
ing considerable attention now, and |
think that the fact that my mother.
who is eiRhty-six years old. goes out OF
doors and walks about every day, in
both winter and summer, speaks we'll
Of Rugby's weather
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08

In the bright morning Of a long ago.
two light hearted children strolledt THROUGH
y woodland. Their I ees beaminR with he
flush o. youth and be ltk, the boy and
girl wandered on with merry laugh and
childish glee, their thoughts full Of them
selves and the object Of their search The
scene that nature opened out before them
was so serene, SO peaceful, 50 beau ihil
IN It's exquisite loyeliness that only child
ho, d OF decrepid age would pass II by
without a feeling Of admiration Beneath
the grand old forest trees, whose tons
seemed 10 pierce the elouds, and whose
Jagged arms stretched out us If to protect
mother earth from the storm and tempest
stretche a lovely green sward, carpeted
with glass aud sweet wild flowers, whose
fragrance perfumed the air. The breeze
from the south gently stirred the leaves,
and whispered a lullaby Of hope and ioy
TO the wandering pair. The babbling
D ook sang a merry song as il rippled over
Us peobly bed, enrapturlng the fancy with
Its pleasing melody, The hooking bird
made he forest ring with his sweet notes,
while the noisy jay and the Bob White
and the robin Joined the orchestra playing
for dame natures benefit. The
pair o reached the object of
their search, the old sweet gum tree,
and robbed it of its stores Of sweets SO
enjoyable to the taste ofyouth and beauty.
The spreading arms OF a n%eighboring
beech seemed in fancy to invite them o
It's pleasing shade, and the boy ou. her
name deep into the bark, giving the year
and day. The old, old story was told
again, ever old but ever new to willing
ears, and love smiled in triumph at their
plighted troth. As the years sped by the
youth c aimed his maiden bride, and in
their happy home memory awakens the
fond recollections that hover around the
old sweet gum tree in the woodland.
But modern science and skill has sup
planted the old fashioned sweet gum, and
in manufacturing Ko-Ko Tolu chewing
gum Coleman has produced an article
rs pure as its prototype, the old gum tree;
and at the same time more delicious, more
satisfying, and more medicinal in its quail
titles. 1t is equally suited for youth or age
and eoniers pleasure alike on all who use
1t. 1t is sweet and juicy, preserves the
teeth, lmparts a pleasant breath, and aids
digestion by keeping a flow Of saliva in
the mouth. Its absolute purity, in the
use of Tolu and other materials, its una
dulteration in manufacture, and the
cleanliness exercised in packing it, all
combine to make it an article worthy Of
universal use. A trial ofa nickel package
will satisfy the most credulous that It's
merits are genuine. II is for sale by
ugglsis,confectioners and grocers every
where.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08

four counties Of Hardeman, Shelby,
Fayette aud Upton, aud contains
about thirty churches. Preaching
every night during presbytery.
The Hot Springs Horse Shoe Of the
9th says; Mr.. N McKeogh yesterday
shipped two young lawns to MI H. A.
Montgomery, o. Memphis, who desires
them for a private para, Mr.. Nc.
KeOgh experienced considerable diff.
dculty 10 securing them, and did not
ucceed until he called to bis assist.
ance the S rviees OF Hon. Allen Roam,
who soOn filled the bill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
SOL COLEMAN
Makes a speciality of
Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes
Horse Shoe, Star and Climax Tobacco,
and Manila Oheroots and
IMPORTED CIGARS.
just as Good rs MS NeIghbor

Just nv Good M His NeIghbOr.
An Indiana farmer walked into the
house the other day, with a tickeled
look on his face, and his hat on his
ear and called out:
by gum, Hammer, what do you
think"
Whats happened now2"
"You know that fellow who sold me
the ohurn and had me sign the pa
PERI"
"Yes."
We'll, that paper was a note for
fifty dollars"
mol"
"True as %preachin'. Aud what
else do you supposed"
He sold III"
"Righ, you are. Went and sold 1t
TO a bank in Vincennes, and [ have
got TO pay il. Think of il, Hannerl my
note good enough to be sold to a bsnk
four stories high, and with plate glass
windows, and they send me Just the
same kind Jfa notice 10 pay as they
would a rich man. | must let old
Sims hear of it 10 some way. The
Sims family look upon us as scrubs,
and here we are treated as il We rode
in a keeridge with four horses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
LEDGER LINES.


Fresh oysters, at Signaigo's.
New firm. A. S. and O. W.
The weather is simply delightful. ..
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
Asa fall a resort Memphis
can't be beaten.
BCallaban, 236 Second street, wants
six good carpenters.
A consolidation Of five cotton seed
oil mills is in contemplation.
Eighty four degrees was the highest
point reached by the mercury yester-
day.
The excursion rate to Chicago is as
cheap by the Memphis and Charleston
railroad as any other.
The Ease Of Burdick, the bigamist.
will be reviewed by the grand jury on
the 18th Of this month.
Golden Crown Flour, whitest and
prettiest pat. -four made, at $7,25 per
Dbl, s. l.. Moore & Co.
A sure thing for chills,
Try it and be convinced,
Battier's chill tonic, Sc Main street.
The Memphis and Charleston road
is the only road having close oonneo
lions to and from Chicago with Pull
man sleepers.
Turf matters and pools are among
the most prominent topics of the day
with gentlemen who love horsefesh
and speculation
Henrietta G. Dougherty has brought
suit in the Chancery Court for a d.
vorce from her husband, John @.
Dougherty, on the ground Of a failure
20 provide for her.
In going to Chicago by the Memphis
and charleston railroad you have the
advantage in securing berths and seats
at Grand Junction before train arrives
It other functions.
Seessel's market, 33l Main street.
will have for 10. mOrroW's breakfast
and dinner spring lamb, chicken,
resh lake perch, veal outlets. boneless
corn beef, melons on ice and choice
meats OF all kinds.
S ernberg & Lee beg to announce
to their many friends and customers,
both .wholes, lie sand retail, that they
are now ready to serve them at their
large and elegant new storehouse, No.
336 Front street, cor Union.
The Little Havana Lottery offers
$1,000 capital %prize-aDd a number
Of lesser prizes at the next drawing
Only $4,000 tickets will be used at 81
each. The scheme is q fine one for
those who ever buy lottery tickets.
The Ko-Ko Tulu factory have to-
day made their first delivery Of their
new chewing gum. One wholesale
drug firm sold all that they received
inside Of a half an hour, and placed
their order for double the quantity at
once.
Red suappers, white fish, Mackinaw
trout, Baltimore oysters, New York
oysters, chickens, veal outlets, lamb,
beet, fresh eggs, etc., etc., at
Victor D. Fuchs market, 80 end Al
J Jefferson. Leave orders Tor Sunday
morning delivery.
The presbytery Of Memphis will
convene vt the Presbyterian church In
on Tuesday, the llth of Sep
and will likely remain In
until Thursday night. This
presbytery is comprised within the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
F<O-E<O,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
SPECHr & WALTER.
school for HOOdlums Uuder the
Raves Ofa Church.

school for HOOdlums Under the
Raves Ofa Church.
The bad boy element of the hood
lum variety has broken out again on
Linden street. They are a very bad
set. a regular nuisance to the quiet,
law.abiding citizens of the Reighbor,
hood. The place Of rendezvous is the
front steps OF the Chri, tian church, a
place that ought TO be sacred against
their profane aud blasphemous intru-
sion. But it is not. The white and
black little outlaws make this a rally.
log spot Of evenings and make Dish,
hideous with their ~precocious vulglri.
" ard bowls and jeers at women and
children and old men who have to pass
that corner. This thing is a disgrace
to the city, and reproach and eye sore
on the ne~ighborhood where so many
excellent citizens reside. Many o.
these abandoned boys come from quite
a distance; others not very tar. Coca
.ioually the sons OF respectable parents
are drawn into the crowd, and seem to
lhink it smart and manly to affect the
Five Point manners that prevail
Perhaps their fathers and mothers do
not know where they are, and imagine
that they are engaged only in innocent
sports; Others, possibly, are so
wrapped up 10 their own work or
cares or pleasures that they are in
different, and leave such matters as
lamily discipline to take care OF them.
selves This is the easiest course.
David tried Il, and bis reckless son
Abs ,lOm came to q bad end. But the
majority Of these young rufians whose
road leads to the ~staionhouse and the
%p-nitentiary are little more than
homeless Migrants, WHO, II they have
parents at all, would be better of IL
they were legitimate orphans, for then
the law might step in and do some
thing to restrain and protect them.
The immediate remedy just now lies
in the hands Of the police authorities.
Their attention is colled to these
young mobs, which may be nipped
in ;he bud and prevented
from running q school for rOughs
I is cheaper TO disperse them now
than to wal. a few years. when they
will DO able to cope with the police,
and will be hardened criminals. BE.
sides that il will be an immense relief
TO all the decent people for several
squares around. The church officers
and members and all persons in that
vicinity, who are not willing 10 raise
recruits for the chain gang, should co
operate with tho police to break up
this juvenile club Of incipient law
breakers and disturbers Of the peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
K-aLSOMINING,n
Wall Uniting and whitening,
a. Mcneil. 25I third Vt.
Grand Excursion 10 Chicago.

The rate from Memphis to Chicago
and return for the grand excursion
September 18th will be $40 40 via the
Chesapeake, Ohio aud Southwestern
railroad, with tickets good for twenty
days. Tain leaves Memphis at 8:2i
o'clock m, September 18th, and ar.
riyes at Chicago at 7:20 o'clock am.
September 18th. This certainly al
lords as cheap and delightful a trip as
has been offered from Memphis this
season. Full information as TO sleep
ing car reservations, etc furnished at
the general Office, No. 28 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
CARRIERS CAPERs.
His Infamous Treatment Of a Young
Girl Whom BE had Engaged as
a Domestic.
A Story which, If True, Should
Cause the Wind Up of His
Moral Career.

A case bearing many very ugly fea-
lures came before the attention of the
police department last evening, which
may result seriously with a country
mar named 7. j. Carter. Informa
ton vas given Captain Hackett that a
young girl named Mary Uurbo, daugh
ter OF a labOrer in the sewer depart
ment, who resides at No. 1856 Poplar
street, had been most UNANIMOUSLY
reated by Carter, aud that her lite
a in danger from the consequences
The history OF the matter Is brief
-ummed up as follows:
Mary Curbo was engaged by Carter
last May IS a domestic. Carte, own.
a small farm neal Baskerville, and
'hortly after the girl arrived he began
ms king improper advances which cul
minated in her downfall: after which
'he was subjected to the most horrible
treatment. Indeed, the brutal crime
a so often repeated that the g,rl
became seriously i'll and Carter con.
Guided to take the girl home, and last
Tuesday evening started for town,
During the night he camped in the
woods, and despite the piteoul
condition of the child he
compelled her to submit to his de.
-ires again and again. Wednesday
e%vening he arrived in town and put al
IN a stable yard, where the girl went
into commissions. Carter then took
the girl to her home on Poplar street.
and DR.. Williford was summoned
An examination and close questioniup
developed the fearful story given.
which led to Carter's arrest. He was
confined in the station house and wore
IN air Of easy cOmplacency when hi.
case was called this morning. Judge
Hadden heard a preliminary state
ment, and decided to turn the matter
over to Squire Quigley. THE circum-
stances will not be reviewed by the
Justice for several days, as the younG
victim is to i'll to appear in Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
Sol. COIeman'S
CIGAR PALACE
NIGHT
The largest assortment Of ~6rst-class
cigars this side Of New York.


All ready for the fall trade. All the
leading styles are now in in mems
boys and Children's hats, caps, tur.
oans aud all others to be found in the
hat aud cap factories. These goods
are the very latest and from first clasI
manufacturers, such as Stetson & 20
Price, Sherman Il Co., L. Morris q
Go. and many Others. We guarantee
all goods as We represent them or re.
lund the money il they are not whaI
We say. Will be sold at our usual low
prices. MARTIN COHEN,
The Halter, 2l9 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
KO-KO,
Wholesale and Retail,
sPEOHT;& WALTER.



Following is the docket Of the Police
Court to,day Mrs. Elsner, charged
With violating the health ordinance.
had her case continued.
Thos. Haeerty and John Thompson.
two very undesirable citizens, were
accused of misdemeanor at Smith
clearinghouse, on the cOrner OF Elk
change and Front. They we're each
fined $40.
+. Martinella and a fellow co. patriot
named Luccianni are the parties who
assaulted a street car driver the Other
evening. Their case was continued
until the 18th.
Ernest Budges and Adam Lee, a
couple of young boodlums, we're play.
ing craps and Furnishing revolvers
last evening, on Adams street, near
the bayou. They were gathered in
by Captain Haekett, and according to
Judge Hadden's decision they will
spend large portion OF the fall season
with the gentlemen GU the chaingane.
Moses Bird and Will Russell were
with the aforesaid gang, and they were
also brought 10 and given so days
street work to do.
Several minor cases were brought
forward and discharged. Altogether
it was a dull day in court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08

Three concerts per week during the
s~easOn-Mondsys. Wednesdays aud
Saturdays. Full orchestra engaged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
Grand Palace Car Excursion IA
Chicago.

The Great Jackson Route" II.
linois Central railroad) will run a
popular excursion to Chicago, Wednes.
day, September 18th, as follows:
Leave Grand Junction at 9:I5 am
fare for the round trip only $40 u.s.
Leave Milan at 1920 noon; fare for
the round trip only 1925. Leave
Fulton at 2 p IN fare Tor the round
trip only IS. Return tickets good for
~ days from date of sale. Arplica-
ions for sleeping car berths should be
made without fail to Mr.. j. II. Merry.
New Orleans, on or before Saturday
September 9Th. This is certainly a
rare opportunity to visit friends in The
vicinity Of Chicago and attend the
world>renowned Chicago Exposition.
"A word to the wise is sufi Glen"
j. +. MERRY,
Gen. West. Pass. AIT.
j. W. COLEMAN,
~ Asst Gen'l Pass Act
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08

Hand bills Of all sizes, from the
smallest to a three sheet poster, done
with neatness and dispatch, at the
PUBLIC LEDGER job printing Office,
Prices a. low as the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08

Propeller Stafford makes two excur.
sions from foot Of Walker street, II.
Pickering at 10 aud 2 O'Clock to-
morrow. Fare, round trip, 25o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
New Firm,
New Goods,
Old Stand,
T.. A. WRIGHT & CO.,
Hat store under Peabody
New Goods Arriving Daily.


Fall River Daily Herald, 4.
The service OF the tort, hours de
votion was begun in the Sacred Hear
church yesterday morning. Solemn
high mass was celebrated at 1913
O'Clock by Father McCabe, assisted b,
Father d. A Quinn, formerly pastor
at 81. Palrick's church Memphis, anc
Father Herman. as deacon and sub.
deacon. Farmers Mass was sung b.
the enoir, which was strengthened b.
Mrs. Gillian, Of Pawtucket, as soprano
soloist Che decorations we're pro
fuse, and candles and flowers wert
tas etully arranged about the altar
A powerful and eloquent sermon wa,
preached by the Rev. Father Quint
on the blessed sacrament. which il
spoken of as one Of the best ever de-
livered 10 the church. After the mass
a procession Of the sacrament wa
made about the church The service
will close to morrow at 8 o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
BIG 3S,
Key West Havana
CIGARS
3 for 25c at
Sol m Cigar Palace.

Terrace Garden.
Three concerts per week during the
SEASON. Mondays, Wednesday, and
Saturdays, Full orchestra engaged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-08
NEW COINS

NGW OUuUOs
500 Cases 2 and 3 Id Tomatoes.
800 and q Id Peaches.
so PineappIes,
90 Strawberries,
% Blackberries,
% WhOrtleberries,
AOO |" Imported and DOmes-
tic bardtnes,
HOO New styles Cataup,
80 BbIs Pickles,
100 HI bbls Mixed Pickles and
Chow Chow,
200 Kegs Holland HerrinRs.
Complete stock OF bag and Ties
and staple Goods,
Low TO the Trade,
ECKERLY, STONE g. CO..
268 Front, near Court. ,
Terrace Garden.
Three concerts per week during the
season. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Full orchestra engaged,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1883-02-21
A Dog i'm a Well.

On the North road, about four miles
from the city, lives highly respected
family named Stetson, consisting of q
young man and his wife and the aged
and infirm sire of the lady. The old
gentleman is crippled with the rheuma-
tism to such an extent that he canuot
leave his chair, but is wheeled about the
room by his daughter. The Stetsons
are the owners of a large powerful dog,
half mastiff and half Newfoundland,
noted for his intelligence and sagacity
throughout the whole neighborhood,
while near neighbor possesses little
shaggy Scotch terrier. Between this ill
sorted pair the strongest friendship has
grown up, the dogs being almost insep
arabic. Mr.. Stetson has been digging a
well, and had reached depth of twenty
feet, but had not yet walled it up, when
about week ago he and his wife found
it necessary to visit Elmira on business.
The wife drew her fathers chair up to
the window in the sunshine, and other
wise rendered him comfortable, and left
him, watching the gambols of the frisky,
strangely-matched friends.
Mr.. Stetson had not more than driven
out of sight when the little terrier fell into
the well, which contained about two feet
of water at the time. The old dog was
almost frantic and lost his canine pres
ence of mine in wonderfully undigni-
fled manner. He would look down into
the well at the yelping, padding terrier
and then howl and run to the window,
scratching on the easement and other
wise exhibiting all the evidences of al
most frantic grief to attract the old man s
attention. Suddenly he paused mo-
ment and looked grave, as if collecting
his scattered senses. Mrs. Stetson, be-
fore leaving for town, had taken in the
washing hanging on the clothes-line, coil
ing up the line and laying it on bench.
The mastiif had seen the workmen draw
up pals of water by means of the rope,
and an idea seemed to strike him. Seiz-
ing one end of the rope in his teeth he
ran to the well with it and commenced
slowly drawing it up to him and lower
ing it into the well. The helpless old
man at the window who was watching
the proceedings with breathless interest,
then saw the old dog commence pulling
up the rope by walking slowly away from
the well. Slowly and carefully the sa-
gacious old mastiff drew up the cord,
when up over the side of the crumbling
walls came the muddy, dripping form of
the almost exhausted terrier clinging to
the rope with his teeth. When Mr. Stet-
son and his wife came home the old man
attempted to tell his story, but it was so
incredible that they could hardly believe
it, but upon Mr.. Stetson's going out 10
the well he found the mud-bedaubed
rope lying where the old dog had left it,
and the prints where it had cut into the
soft earth sides of the well were plainly
discernible. --Etnira IN ~ Advertiser.