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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
COL. JACK HAYS.
Death of the Famous Ranger in
@sli1OrDia--Hls,,Ad Ventur-
GUS Career.

A dispatch from San Francisco an
nounces the death of Col. Jack"
Hays, we'll known as a gallant fighter
in the Mexican war, and in later years
as a conspicuous figure in the early
history of California. Col. Hays
commanded a company of Texan
Rife Rangers during the war of the
Lone Star Republic tor independence,
and he served with his mounted rife
shOOters) as an auxiliary in the Amer
lean forces during the war which was
subsequently carried into Mexico.
Texas jack" as he was called, was
as remarkable for his modesty and
amiable qualities as for the dauntless
bravery which rendered him the ter
ror of the Rio Grande and made many
Mexican tremble. His reputation
was SO great, indeed, among the Mex
leans that they stood in constant dread
of his hardy band of soldiers. 1t was
said OF the Texan Rangers that they
could live on less and 20 further
than any men alive, not excepting the
Indians. He was once captured and
taken to Castle Perote, near Monterey.
whence he escaped by digging through
the walls, and made his way back to
the American lines. Innumerable
stories Of his courage, audacity, and
skill are told, and a paper covered
edition of his biography preceded the
absorbing dime novel" of later days.
He went to California as soon as the
Mexican war was over, and was an
Independent candidate for Sheriff of
San Francisco at the first county elecr
ton held there, April, 1850. John w.
Geary, who was subsequently Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania, was the first
Alcade Of San Francisco, and David
.. Broderick, afterward United States
Senator, was elected United States
Senator. The election that resulted in
the choice Of the Texas Ranger was
long remembered as one Of the most
exciting and spirited ever
known in the country. There were
three candidates in the field,
Wing, Democratic and Independ.
ent. There were professions, open
air meetings, torch light shows and
other great displays. During the
height OF the Independent, or Hays
boom, the renowned Rife Ranger
suddenly appeared in full rig, but
bareheaded, and mounted on a fiery
charger. Darling into the midst Of
the excited crowd, he exhibited sun
dry splendid and wonderful feats of
craftsmanship, restraining his noble
steed, but prancing proudly about
while trumpets blared and cannon
Numbered. This characteristic stroke
turned the scale. Hays was elected
by vast majority. During the troub-
lous times that followed, Hays, as
Sheriff, was intrusted with the duty OF
attempting to dispense the Vigilance
Committee, who had hanged several
notorious thieves and ruffians. He
was unequal to the task, and he came
in for a tair share Of the odium in
Cured by the Law and Order Par
ty." During the latter portion Of his
life Colonel Hays mixed very little
in public affairs. In the enjoyment oil
small income, he passed his last
years comfortably and quietly in Oak.
land, where his death took place Sat.
urdsy, April q.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Petroleum v. Nasty.

D. r. Locke, Petroleum V. Nasty.
editor Toledo Blade, writes: al had on a
forefnger of my right hand one OF those
pleasant pets, a 'run-round.' The finger
became inhamed to a degree unbearable
and swollen to nearly twice its natural
size. A friend gave me Henry's Carbolic
Salye, and in twenty minutes the pain
had so much subsidized as to give me fair
nights rest which / had not had before
for a week The Inflammation left the
finger in day. l considerit most valu-
able article for the household"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

Many people would be glad to have
the Jockey Club course near the river,
to the south OF the city, and others
are equally anxious to see it located
TO the northward. Both have advan-
tages, and the best way to decide the
matter would be for those who desire
it at their end real bad, to subscribe
literally to the enterprise, and Outvote
the opposition in the directory.
Gen. g. W. Gordon, Secretary, and
John H. Savage, President, have is
sued Order No. /, to the railways in
this State, directing the railways to
send in schedules OF rates charged over
their respective lines for passengers
and freight. The Commissioners may
not know very much about railways
just now, but they will hare plenty Of
time for study, and they can learn.
Thomas orchestra with many per-
formers closed three days musical
festival at Baltimore Saturday night,
and he continues on his triumphal
tour, expecting to give "a concerts,
three of which will be in this city,
aided by the Mozart Society, and the
74th in San Francisco. The local
musicians of the various cities Theo>
dore Thomas will visit are to assist at
many OF the proposed entertainments.
Several travellers complain Of i'm
proper railway schedules, and three
might be named who lost day here
by this blunder or omission on the
part of the railway folks, 1t would
require a postal stamp and half a min
ute's time only, with no hard work, to
paste a properly corrected schedule on
paper and mail it to the daily journals,
when changes are made. The paper
people are very willing to print them
properly, but not knowing as much
about railroading as those in the
business think they know, it is mats
ural they should wait to hear from
railway folks themselves before alter
ing time tables.
Among Sundays personals in the
mOIuluB pdp6lo ~ 10 uObOu thdO uuls
and Mrs. f. s. Davis have gone to
Hot Springs; Mr.. P. Il. Hopkins has
left for New York; Mrs. ]. A. Gray
and Miss Lily are back from New
Orleans; Prot. B. Hughes to lecture
at the concert of the Sisters of the
Good Shepherd, has been chosen an
honorary member of the Mozarts; Mrs.
D. G. Jones and two sons, and Miss
Fanny Gober were passengers for
Frankfort, KY, by the steamer Baum
Friday evening last; Mr.. j. G. Jen-
nings and Miss Annie G. Bateman
were married near Lucy Station, this
county, last Thursday. The remains
Of the late Garland 2. Ware, formerly
County Clerk, at one time engaged in
steamboating, aud for some years past
a resident Of Brownsville, were in
tered at Elmwood last week. Mr.. |
Ware died here last week OF dysentery
at the age of 66 years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

About Its neck Is hung large pla-
card, on which is written in huge LETT
tiers, kind foreigner, as you sail into
this harbor please drop few coppers
in the box. This statue is the gift of
a friendly nation to the city of New
York, but We cannot raise the funds
for q pedestal. Please help u.s." Sus.
pended from one of the hands by a
rope is huge basket to receive the
offerings Of the passing ships. In a
corner Of the cartoon the city of New
York is represented as a mendicant
organ grinder. This, indeed. is a
meritsd rebuke to New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

1t will require $25O,OOO to finish a
suitable pedestal for the colossal Bar
tholdi statue, but the New Workers
have not as yet raised more than one.
third Of that amount, and do not
seem disposed to go any further in the
matter. The latest number of the
illustrated Life has a magnificent car
toon representing this statue Of lib.
eriy, the gift Of the French nation.
stuck in the water of New York Bay'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
HardLmmnsin Rrensf.

DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y;
Dear Sir-I wrote you some time ago
that thought | had cancer. There
was large lump in my breast as large
as a walnut, and had been there four
months. | commenced taking your
Golden Medical Discovery" y" Favor
lite Prescription" and pellets" in
June, and the lump is gone.
Yours gratefully,
Mrs. r. r. CLARK,
Irvington, Mich.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Price $500.

:. a scienhhc aud economical apparatus for
lighting for Home, Business, Office, Mining
and Manufactur ng purposes. COMPLETES
in ITSELF. The. Electric Current being
ratus by our adjustments, for which we make
extra charges, can be adapted to use % a
Burglar Alarm, Medical Battery, Call Bell ,or
for Automatic Electric Gas Lighting Our
burglar alarm IL 60 constructed that the ia
truder Is Immediately confronted with n
light and bell alarm at tho same instant.
Reliable agents wanted all over the country.
Enclose stamp for circular. PORTABLE
ELECTRIC LIGHT 20, q Water street
chusettg, December, 1889.
"A Portable Electric Lighter for IS Is belnv
extensively sold by tho Portable Electric
Lisht Co Of " Water street, Boston. n IL
pm economical and safe apparatus for lieht.
spgs, ISr nome ana pNasnegs purposes. Sci
1882, ''N''VV' ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
CHAPTER II.
Patients
almost dead or nearly dying

For years, and given up by physicians OF
Brights aud other kidney diseases, liver
complaints, severe coughs called oonsump-
ton have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy
From agony Of neuralgia, nervousness,
wakefulness and various diseases peculiar to
women.
People drawn out Of shape from excru-
ciating p8ngs Of rheumatism,
Inhammatory and chronic, or suffering
frsm scrofula
Erysipelas!
Salt rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia,
Indigestion, and in fact almost ali diseases
Nature is heir to
Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof Of
which can be found in every neighborhood in
tho known world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Georgia InnOOense.
Franklin lRa.lNaM..

There lives in neighboring town a
very accomplished young lady, who,
when eleven years old, being we'll
grown for one of her age, aud mistA.
ken by many for young lady Of six
teen, received a compliment from a
young gentleman, asking her company
to concert. She accepted, and when
they reached the entrance to the hall
she lisped out. "Mithter c., you
won't have to pay but kwawther for
me; | am unther thwelve years 9th. +"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Out Hunt.

The hunting party, consisting of
Messrs W. A. Voegeli, of Memphis.
Charles Roberts, Of Oxford, and Mr.
Bartholomew, their guide, which was
to have started for San Andreas ON
Friday last, was delayed on account of
the new arrival OF some of their pro-
visions. Mr.. Bartholomew was at
one time associated with the theatrical
combination Of Buffalo Bill. He is an
experienced scout and expects to have
his party where they can shoot at some
fine game Boerue (Tex.) Advocate.
The party alluded to started on the
trip mentioned last Tuesday, and will
be out for several months. The town
OF Boerne is some miles west of San
Antonio, and the hunters viii work
up toward and perhaps into the In.
dian Nation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Adminisfraior,s Notice.

HAVING qualified as administrator of the
III estate of X. l.. Jones, this therefore is to
notify all persons having claims against said
estate to present them, duly probated. within
the time prescribed by law, and those owing
said estate to call and settle.
4065 d. i. GOODYEAR, admir-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Vital QuestiOnsy

Ask the most eminent physician
Of any school, what is the best thing in
the world for quieting and allaying all irri-
tation of the nerves and curing all forms of
nervous complaints. giving natural, child
like refreshing sleep always?
And they will tell you unhesitatingly
''Some form of Hopsl"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

Life is too short to try half dozen
different kinds of Sure Cures" when
one suffers with cough or cold stick
to the best and use DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup; it will cure your cough and
never disappoint you. All druggists
sell it at twenty-five cents bottle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

Congestion of the lungs, inflammation
Of the throat and difficulty of breathing,
frequently result from a severe cold. The
remedial properties combined in DR..
Jaynes Expectorant are especially de-
signed to break up feversh and inilam-
matory tendencies, remove construction
Of the throat, and by bringing about a
free expectoration, promote natural res
piraiion and speedy cure. A reputation
maintained for lorty years affords to all q
guarantee of the practical merit Of the
remedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Trust Sale.

pursuance of a certain trust deed egis-
y tered IN book No. lle page $50, Registers
ONCE, shelby county, fem, executed bv
Philip I. Jones to the undersigned, convey.
ing the tract of land therein described, CON
tanning 2li acres, more or less, in range d
section 2 and Eleventh Surveyors District.
beginning at the corner of Freemand and
Bryants 427 acre tract, turning west 81 chains
0S links. to q stake:thence south "a chains
to q stake on John Williams north bonnd-
airy, line; thence west s chains SIS links To n
stake; thence south 7 chains so links 10 \
stake In the middle of the Macon road.
thence along the meanderings of said road
eastwardiy 4S chains so links to a stake
thence north 81 chains 60 Links TO the bssiu /,
ming. Twill, at the request of the benefoisrv
Jhos, Garrett. sell said land al public anc,
tion, to the highest bidder, for cash. M Inc
southwest corner Of Main and Madi ION are.
Taxing District, Shelby county, (known al
Thursday, May 81, 1888.
Equity OF redemption expressly wa;vel. 7
sell and convey only rs trustee.
F,rI,,Ep. s. 9 MADDUX, Trustee. Z
= ss's'S 1 y otSL-s hllyb. dy7S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Browns BronohIaI Troches fol

coughs and colds 81 have used them for
more than dozen years, and think them
the best and most convenient relief ex-
tant."-Rov. G. NJ. Humphrey, Gratz,
Ky.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Chancery Sale of
Real EISta.te..

No. 1858 R--Chancery Court of Shelby coun-
ty-Sara Ashbrook vs II @ Ashbrook eft al
X virtue Of au interlocutory decree for sale.
entered in the above cause on the 18th dav
OF April, 1888, | will sell at publie
auction, to the highest bidder, in front of
the Clerk and Masters office, Courthouse of
Shelby county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, May 10, 1883,
within legal hours the following described
property, situated in city of Memphis, Shell
by county, Tenn, to-wit:
certain lot or parcel of ground fronting
on market Square aad consisting of lot ms
and the west half Of lot 279, as designated on
the map Of said city, the whole of said lot Ia
be sold, being bounded as follow: Begin !.
ming at the northwest corner OF said lot 278
ana running thence east with Market streef
hity,1ye feet eight and one quarter inches
l5o dA-l2) to a stake; thence south one
hundred and forty-eight and one
half feet (llS10 to an alley; tbence
west with said alley to the southwest corner
OF said lot 2IB; :hence north with the west
hne Of said lot 278 to the beginning, upon|
which stands a brick residence.
Terms of sale. cash.
This April Is, 1883.
BY J N Bradley, D. G. 4 N. AU 4"'
eiskell, Weatherford Il Hei ,keIl. G. w
Heiskell, Estes d Elicit AMI X. NJ. Heath
solicitors. AZ al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

Business men will find it to their
interest to have their job printing
done at the PUBLIC LEDGER job print
Office. 13 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

FARMINGToN. ILL.-Dr. N. 7. Gam
bic says: Il prescribe BrswnG Iron
BittsrS in my practice and 1t givSs satis-
faction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
Saturday, NAV 5. IsS3.

within legal hours, an undivided one. hale
interest In the following described property.
situated in tho city of Memphis, now axinf
District Of Shelby county, Tenn, tO-wit:
Beginning at the northwest corner Of Ex I
change and second streets, running north
~ inches; thence west IA feet and 8 inches .
THENCE south 81 feet and u inches thence
east "a feet and inches to the beginning.
Terms Of Sale-On a credit of seven months.
note with good personal security required,
lien retained, redemption barred.
This April II, 1883.
RI BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By George Mallory, d. G. & M.
" b Gibson, sol. for comp'lt.
&c 81 a 6nM
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

Ladies and all sufferers from neural
ga, hysteria and all kindred complaints
will find withouta rival Browns Iron
Bitters.
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CROUCH ON RATS. .

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
ants, bed bugs, skunks, chipmunks
gophers. l5c. Druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30
CHANCERY SALE
Real Estate

No. 422l, R -Qbaneery Court of Shelby eeun-
ty-Henry W Joiner vs.. VIM L Joiner.
DY virtue Of an interleoutory decree for
u sale, ssntered in the above cause on the
18Th day Of November. lS82,in NJ IS, page $50,
bidder, in front of the Clerk and Master's
9face, courthouse of Shelby county. Memphis,
Tenn on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-30

Fort STEyENsoN, JAAoiA rER-Rav
james McCarty 81 Is: Browns Iron
Bites cured me Of severe dyspepsia
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-27
A Dangeroun Counterfeit.

There are dangerous counterfeits in cir.
culation purporting to be "Walnut Leaf
Hair Restorer.' The strongest evidence
of its great value is the fact that parties
knowing its great efficacy try to initiate ii.
Each bottle of the genuine has a fac simile
of walnut leaf-blown in the glass and
a Green Leaf on the outside wrapper.
The "Restorer'' is as harmless as water,
while it possesses all the properties ne
eessary to restore life, vigor, growth and
color to the hair. Purchase only from
responsible parties. Ask your druggist
for it. Each bottle is warranted. JOINS
TON, HOLLOWAY & Co., Philadelphia. and
HALL s. RucKEL, New York, wholesale
agents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-27
4. ". CROOK

! As one of tho representatives of the
stove, tinware and house furnishings trade
of the city, we come now to speak of Mr..
j. w. Crook, gentleman who has been
identified with this branch of mercantile
industry here since 1871. He is young
mana native of Bucks Co, Pa, and his
practical experiences in the business in
which he is engaged now covers period
of about twenty years-those experiences
having been varied for year by service
as a volunteer in the Edith Penn. infan
try, in which he enlisted early in 1865
After returning from the service he was
for time associated with J. j. Lair, and
afterward he was in the employ of Mr..
Geo. A. Cook at New Hope until engag-
ing in trade upon his own account, Since
then he has occupied the same location
upon Church street, and he has spared no
pains to attract thitherward a desirable
class of trade.
The ordinary stove aud tinware store
does not admit of high degree of de-
scriptive writing, nor have we any desire
" ihhiOe suCu Wlitiub upOI oui ASouoiS'
As concerns Mr.. Crooks establishment
we need merely say that he keeps it we'll
and thoroughly stocked, and the people
respond with a liberal patronage. In
stoves he handles those of Philadelphia
and Phillipsburg makes, the leading par
lor heater being the Rockaway, of which
he sold SO last fall His leading cook
stove is the Quaker City, made by the
Abram Cox Stove Co., aud his leading
range is the Splendid. nom the same
factory
The shop is at all times kept busy.
Quite specially is made of out-of-door
work, and we dare say Mr.. Crock win be
happy at any time to undertake such con-
tracts. He makes large quantities of
tinware to supply a wholesale trade, aud
since the list of March he has made mere
than 5000 milk pans.
He is, as we have said, practical work
man, he puts in his own time at the
bench, and he seems like sensible man,
to be very well satisfied with the way the
world logs along.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-27
j. w. CARRELL.

At the northeast corner of Church aud
Main streets we find the grocery and pro-
vision house of Mr.. Carrell. 1t is an es
tablishment that has worked for and won
recognition at the hands of the people of
this community, and so THE RECORD en-
braces it in these walks and talks
Mr. Carroll, the proprietor, is a young
mani. g., he is yet quite a bit ON the
sunny side Of the magical 80" He is a
native of Mifflin Co., Pa, but this city
has been his home for the past twenty
years. His connection with the mercan-
tile interests of the city dates from the
time he became salesman with Carver
g. Williams, some 10 or 20 years ago.
Four years later he entered the employ of
Young & Risler, and since then he has
clerked in a number of the leading bust
ness houses of town. AS n matter of
course he thus gained large and dversi-
fled acquaintance, and when he began
trade upon his own account, in 1881, he
had before him every reasonable prospect
of success. Nor were these prospects IL
lusorey. He has done very well, and his
trade, while somewhat dull this season.
has still been all that could have been
reasonably expected. In March last Mr..
Carroll removed from his old stand on
Church street to the premises now oc-
cupied.
Beside doing general groceryand pro-
vision trade Mr.. Carroll makes speciality
of birds, and his store has become quite
an ayiary. He sells large numbers OF
canary birds, and we also notice Virginia
cardinals, bullfnches, hooking birds, &c
To fact, he is the only dealer In singing
birds in the city.
To be sure there is quite contrast be-
tween the two lines Of trade we have re-
ferred to all the same the public has Sc
its seal of approval thereon, and that i
sufficient for us to know.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-27
LETTER FROM RINGOES.
RINGoEs, N, j., June 25,

RINGoEs. N. j., June 25, 1888.
Some of our farmers have finished cul-
tivating corn.
We have not seen many white cherries
for sale in our village, as yet.
Strawberries are nearing the end of
their existence for this season.
The plank walk is resting quietly-a
part of it in the shade of the overhanging
grass.
Our citizens are now enjoying the pro-
ducts of their gardens. Some Of them
boast of fine gardens.
We hear nothing further concerning
our new station. Do the company intend
keeping our citizens longer in this dread
full suspense?
The robin has enjoyed a rich feast on
strawberries and early cherries. Soon he
will have to hunt the fruit of the wild
cherry to sustain life.
Some excitement is wanted to revive