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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11
OLE UNCLE DAN.
ReeOlleCtiOns or n Once Famous
City Character.

A suit for divorce began yesterday
In the Circuit Court, which recalls
something Of the life Of the defend>
ant, Daniel Strong, an aged eolored
man. Years ago he was porter for a
leading Main street dry goods house,
and fully trusted by his employers
Day after day, for year after year, he
opened the store in the morning, swept
out and remained to put up the shut
ters at night. On Sunday he
appeared on the streets dressed
like nabob and always attracted
attention. His flowing white beard
gave his face a kindly look, his pol
ished beaver digniAed and his heavy
watch fob and clawhammer coat gave
him the mark of q man of wealth and
influence among his class. Those who
have seen Milt Barlow can imagine
old Uncle Dan. After awhile Dams
employers, suspeoting they were being
victimized, set q watch on him and
caught him carrying out o scientific
scheme Of thievery. A female in the
guise Of a rag picker waited before the
door every morning when he swept
out. He did not Confne himself TO
sweeping out trash, but nov and then
threw down a card Of expensive but.
tons. q bolt Of fine lace or something
else, swept it out with the trash and It
was picked up by his accomplish and
taken home. Old Dan was sentenced to
the penitentiary, where his benevolent
face aud respectful manner soon made
friends Of the guards, who allowed
him to have a good deal of freedom.
He took advantage of it one day, laid
down his hoe and departed. He 70.
turned to Memphis, got wife and
went to housekeeping, and sawbuok
and went TO saving wood. One day
last year the police got him and ship
ped him back to the penitentiary.
About three weeks afterwards q
woman called on Chief Davis and said
her husband had disappeared as if the
earth had opened and swallowed him
up. who was your husband?P asked
the Chief. why don't you know
old Uncle Dan Strong2" replied the
woman. She was informed Of his fate
and said, THE mean old hypOoFite /
just to think I've been married to a
,convick, and he never said q word
about it"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11
REMNANTS! REMNANTS
OF FINE CIGARS
AT LESS THAN COST BY
Sol Coleman.
PERSONAL.


For Rent-Suit of FIVE rooms; 277
Main street. L. Lange. +
ThoS, 81. Wilson, cabinetmaker and
upholSterer. All kinds of furniture
repaired at short notice, 43 Jefferson
If you want the latest styles of avn.
ings, the best made tents, mattresses
and cots. or have your furniture re-
paired and upholstered, call on Il.
Buttenberg,c cabinet maker, 23l I'd st.
Mrs. Emily Broadnax Lewis, the
mother Of Mrs. Barton, of this city,
died at Vicksburg last Monday, aged
seventy-three years. Mrs. Barton
has gone from here to attend the
funeral.
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wouldn't Glee-uau.

Lord High Chancellor Haaden had
the President CT the Ladies' Union
Working Club in court TODAY on a
charge Of breach of trust. The
President, Alice Miller, was elected
last January to serve twelve months.
She has charge of all the cash and
carries the bank book. 1t was agreed
when the society was organized that
no money was to be drawn out until a
member died. Nobody has shufled
yet, but certain members of the So
ciety want the money. Nine Of the
three hundred members met and
elected a new President, at whose
instance President Miller was sY.
rested. The society accused her Of
withholding their money and their
charter-that she wouldn't "gee-
Aaw."
Lord High Chancellor MADDEN de.
cided they could do without the char.
ter better than they could get along
without the money, and entered a de-.
cree advising the members to get to-
'gether and settle the matter among,
themselves. 1t was too small bust
ness for his High Court.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11
OLD NORTH STATE
Smoking Tobacco
For sale by
Sol Coleman.
HurTah Hurrah
SChIIk's Milwaukee Buck

AN UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS
Three Carloads sold in Fl hOursl
All cOnROisseurs pronounce II
the finest Buck ever brought 10
this city. AS the demand for same
n beyond all expectation, the
Memphis agency has telegraph
ed for 10 more CARLOADS, and an
aPpreeiatiYe public may enjoy
another week Of this delicious
beverage.
On tap at every lirst-class' sa-
loon in the city. 90
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County Taxes.

County Taxes.
The County Court will probably
make the following county tax assess
ment for the year this evening as fol.
lows on 500 valuation; General tax,
zoe; schools, loo; Mobile and Ohio
railroad coupon psudamus, l0c;
turhpikeS, ETC., lOCi total, Goo.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11

Victor ID. Fuchs market, 30
and Al Jefferson, delivers flesh
fish and meats early every morn
ing I'm time for breakfast. 95t
PARLOR q BED ROOM SUITS.
In Immense variety
of style, finish and price,
Just Received at
ARMSTRONG;, 824 MAIN. /.
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CTORE HOUSE No. SAG Front street. NO y
- occupied bE L. Hawthorn A Co. Applv 10
.A6, pEGNAN. 30 Adams street. list
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SHIRTS

Perfect In fit and make.
Best style and finest quality are
made by
MAY, the shirt Tailor,
$685. Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11

A:THRILLING EPISODE
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JOHN WALSH, UNDERTAERR,
s4l Second street. lO7t
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Chief Cook, Etc.
"Look here, I'm hungry and want
my breakfast" said a prisoner in the
calaboOse this morning.
"Oh, no; you don't get no breakfast
till you see Mr.. Hadden," replied a
fellow prisoner who had been there
before and knew how these things
we're.
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FOUND.
WANTEp.

WANTEOs
A DARK bay rockaway horse. Sam II.
u Coward, adjoining EstiyAl Park, IS 40
GENTS Felt, straw and Manila hats
VI cleaned, dyed and reshaped in the latest
styles. A. D. STA .NBACK, 1888 Second. S5f
Two Millinery Apprentices at Mrs. sCHU-
4 MANN'S, $50 Main street. 439
DAY BOARDERS in private family. Ap
~ ply to Mrs, Mckee. lSS Madison. s4S9
A FEW COWS, in GOOD order ADDE'S,
n ALLISON, l0e1s Poplar street "a 50
GEc0ND-HAND CLOTHING. Good prices
y paid. Call on OF address
3lt ELIAS SHAUL, 4O6 Main st.
MILLlNkR-Non but an Experienced
VI hand need apply, at 1858 Main street.
Call between and 10 pm. BOT
ITO buy or trade for a desirable residences
i property within limits. bounded By Mar
ket, Fourth, Court and Second streets. Ad-
dress MERCHANT. this Office. 2Sf
no ft your old frames with our IMPERIAL
Il PEBBLES, Sl.5e per pair. zee card above
old gold watch cases, silver, etc, cash. ).
" N m0LF0RD 4 CO., SSS Main. 2sf
VNO exchange a su ali farm near city for
i city property, improved or unimproved.
ls IKE A. CHI Sc, 90 Front.
hmm TONS Rags, Iron and Bones BY SAN
IUUU GABAY, agent, dealer in second
hand goods, al, as and us Shelby street.
Also buys everything, from needle TO q
steamboat. he invites everybody TO visit bis
Free Public Library. l4t
CAWs and tools Of all kinds repaired By
HARRY b HECK. 1ll Rasl' ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11

WANTEp-New or old bonds and cou-
pops, due or undue; paving scrip and GER
ti6cates, ledger balances, for paying bacl,
taxes B. RICHMOND, 20 Madison 81. u
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MEN EMS

Invite the attention of the public
to their unrivaIed selections of
Gents British Hosiery,
Gents MerinO Underwear,
Gents Gauze Underwear,
Gents Imported Suspenders,
Gents Linen Dress Shirts,
Gents Fancy PerCale Shirts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-11

Go see Cherry and Fair Star.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
wh., the Press Say. or Us.

Robert D.. Blair, formerly of the Tribune,
has been nominated for county clerk of Delta
county. A better domination could not have
been made. Blair is Il pioneer, Thoroughly
upright citizen and good fellow generally.
In his case the Democrats ought to do the
decent thing and move that the election be
by acclamation.-DoHrcr Tribune.
Robert Blair, of THE CHIEF, has been
nominated for, and will be elected, clerk and
recorder of Delta county. We send him our
hearty congratulations.-Grdnd Junction
-Ncics.
Robert d. Blair, a well known typo, for
mcrly of Denver, heads the Republican
ticket of Delta county for county clerk.
The ticket nominated by the Republican
county convention is strong one in all re.
spects, and one that deserves the support of
the entire party.-Denrer Republicans.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

WHILE in Washington the other day Lord
Chief Justice Coleridge, of England, was in
vited by Chief Justice Waite to a seat at his
right hand upon the supreme court bench.
This is said to be the first time any one but n
justice of the cour, ever sat upon the bench.
However this may be, the action Of Chief
Justice Waite was tasteful compliment to
the highest judicial officer of the kingdom of
England. The two men who occupy the
highest positions in modern Jurisprudence
sat together that day, and both, though 30
widely separated in many respects, draw
their inspirations from the same fountain
head Of judicial learning.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that on Tues
day. the sixth day of November next, a general
election will be held in the several precincts of
Delta county, State of Colorado, at which time,
under act of the Legislative Assemblage of the
state of Colorado, approved February llth, \. ID.
1883 there will be submitted to the vote of the
qualified electors OF the state Of Colorado, for
their ratification rejection the proposition TO
create bonded indebtedness on behalf of the
State to the amount of Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars, under the provisions of Sections 8, 4 and
5 Of Article XI Of the State Constitution.
The bonds representing such Indebtedness to
be due and PAYABLE in fifteen u5j years from the
date of issue, and to bear interest at a rate not
exceeding six t6) per cent per annum the said
bonds to be sold for not less than their par value
and the proceeds thereof TO be used in the cree
tion of State Capitol Building in the City Of
the acts of the Legislative Assembly.
All persons voting on the question as above
provided, shall vote by separate ballot which
purpose only, and on which ballot shall be print
ed the words:
For the creation of a bonded Indebtedness of
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars TO aid in the
erection of State Capitol Building"
Against the creation of a bonded indebtedness
OF Three Hundred Thousand Dollars 10 aid in the
erection of State Capitol Building"
Also at which time there will be elected the
following county and precinct officers, to-wit:
one County Clerk.
One County Judge,
One County Treasurer.
One County Surveyor
One County Superintendent of Public Schools
One County Assessor.
Three County Commissioners.
one sheriff.
One Coroner.
Two Justices of the Peace for Precinct No. l.
Two Justices Of the Peace for Precinct No. =.
one Justice Of the Peace for Precinct No 3.
Two justices of the Peace for Precinct No. l.
Two Constablcs for Precinct No. l.
One Constable for Precinct No ,.
One Constable for Precinct No. ;.
Two Constahlcs for Precinct No. 1.
One Road Oyerseer for each OF the following
Road Districts, to-wit: Delta, Surface Creek,
Hotchkiss, faonia and Clear Fork.
Which election Will opened at seven o'clock in
the morning. and continue open until seven
o'clock in the evening Of that day.
In testimony whereof have hcrcunto set my
hand and the seal Of Delta county, al Delta this
sth day Of October A. ID. lssl
[sEAi-l L. L. KELLOGG, County Clerk.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

DELTA COUNTY is settling up more rapidly
than any county in the state and by men who
have come TO stay. Our ranchmen are well
satisfied with the yield OF grain and vege-
tab!es this year and will prepare for a large
fully 500 acres of grain will be sown and an
immense acreage will be put in on the Cush-
man mesa. Now that the survey is about
completed, substantial improvements will be
the order and in year or two Delta county
will be noted for Its pleasant and prosperous
farms
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

THE Montrose county Democracy have
placed in nomination the following ticke,
Thomas II. Heibler for county clerk Frank
Mason for sheriff; Geo. Simmonds for county
judge; James A. Fenlon for county treasurer;
james Wilson for assessor; Lewis Il. Knapp
for coroner; c. Musser for surveyor; J. W.
Galloway for superintendent Of schools
county commissioners, first district. A. f.
Buddccke; second district, Gus. A. Frost
third district, Theo Neathery.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

THE terms of the reciprocal boundary
treaty between the United States and the
Republic of Mexico, by which the reciprocal
crossing in the unpopulated desert parts of
the international boundary by the regular
Federal troops of the respective governments
in pursuit of savage hostile Indians, has been
extended one year from the 18th day of
August 1883, by memorandum mutually
signed by the proper agents of the respective
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
governments.

THEY have had an election recently in the
Greek Indian nation for chief, and it seems
that the savage mind has grasped the idea of
false returns and of conflicting counts.
Samuel Chicote, upon the face of the report
of the canvassers, received the highest num-
Der of votes, but it is reported that some In
dians and negroes are determined to protest
against his receiving the certificate of cleo
tion
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

FROM the many carloads Of lumber coming
into Delta Of late II Is easy to sec that the day
Of log cabins is about over and good substan-
tial frame houses are to take their place. We
need live brick man here, more lime than
We have and saw-mill located where Delta
can be more cheaply and promptly supplied
with lumber than ut present.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

INQUIRIES for comfortable dwelling houses
are becoming frequent of late from parties
who are dcsirous of enjoying our mild open
winter weather, and by others who wish to
send their children to school. A few good
houses would find ready tenants.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

WHATEVER else may be said of the Nor.
mon missionaries" the fact remains that
they are rustlcrs Of the first class. The
church at Salt Lake has just published a
statement of the mission work performed in
the Sandwich islands, showing that 5000
natives had been converted to licentiousncss,
including the king.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

THE finding of small piece of gold bear
ing quartz in the gizzard of n lyre-bird which
he has prepared TO stuff, has led nm Austral-
ian taxidermist to infer that the precious
metal exists near the spot in the Blue noun.
tnins where the bird was killed. The region
will probably be explored for gold
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

IT will be pleasure to the people of Colo.
to know that President Lovejoy of the Dem
yer 4 Rio Grandc, has declared that he will
not accept Colonel Dodgc's resignation in
the event Of his rendering il.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

party of twenty five Denver Tcu,ons
went on n weeks hunting trip to the San
Luis valley, and killed 800 jack rabbits.
They drank beer enough during the hun, to
have drowned the rabbits
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

THE Durango .Soufhwca Of last week was
an s-page illustrated edition, containing a
full account of the progress made by that
thriving town. The number is credit to
the cntcrprising owner of the paper.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

Ex-SESAToB TABOR has been brought out
as n candidate for President of the United
States by n newspaper away down in the
hucklebcrry districts of New Jersey. The
announcement is a little previous.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
NOTICE TO OUT TOWN BUYERS,

THE PRICES OF CLOTHING ARE MARKED
IN PLAIN FIGURES on EVERY GARMENT; ;
AND, WHETHER ONE CALLS OR SENDS,
THERE WILL BE NO DEVIATION.
EVERY FABRIC Is SOLD FOR EXACTLY
WHAT IT Is. If A FABRIC Is ALL WOOL,
1T Is so GUARANTEED, If NOT ALL WOOL,
THE SHOPPER WILL BE TOLD so, COLORS
ARE SELECTED WITH THE BEST JUDGMENT
OF EXPERT BUYERS OF FABRICS, But
NOTHING Is WARRANTED BEYOND THE
POSITIVE KNOWLEDGE OF statesmen. IN
NO INSTANCE Is DECEPTION PRACTlCEp.
SAMPLES OF MORE THAN ONE AND
HALF MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF MEMS
AND BOYS READl-MADE CLOTHING ARE
NOW READY TO RE SENT TO ANY PART OF
THE UNITED STATES ON APPLICATION.
WITH THE SAMPLES WILL BE SENT BLANKS
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TArE.MEAsuREs
AND ORIGINAL FAsHIoN-fLATES, BY NAIL,
POSTPAID. BALDWIN NTHECIOTHlERs SENDS
GOODS c. @. D.; BUT AFTER THEY ARE RE.
CElvED AND PAID FOR, If THEY DO NOT
SATISFY THE PURCHASER, THEY NAY BE
RETURNED PROMPTLY AND EXCHANGED
FOR OTHER GARMENTS; OR, IF DESIRED,
THE CASH PAID WILL Re REFUNDED BY
BALDWIN THE CIOTHIER,
n: r. terser BrsaAway and Canal Rs..
New York.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

THERE are over three million dollars in.
vested in sheep in Colorado. In the number
of sheep, IL not also in the value, Elbert
county heads the list.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

NEXT Tuesday the election occurs. THE
CHIEF will bc delayed one day in order to
get the latcs, returns from the county.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

For County CLERK,
W. T.. DEAN.
For County Judge,
W. A. McDOUGAL.
For County Treasurer.
4. II. McGRASAIlAN.
For County Surveyor,
WILLIAM l.. MARCY.
For Superintendent; Public Schools,
J.B. McGINTY.
For County Assessor.
JOHN HYATT,
For County Commissioners,
First District-R. u. HAMILTON.
Second District-PIEREE SETTLE.
Third District.-E. T. HoTCIikISS.
For sheriff.
JAMES STELL.
For Coroner.
wM. J. SPECK.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

For County Clerk,
ROBERT d. BLAIR.
For County Judge,
ALFRED K. KING.
For County Treasurer.
WILLIAM MATIIERS.
For County Surveyor,
WILLIAM l.. MARCY.
or Superintendent OF Public Schools,
GEORGE II. MERCHANT.
For County Assessor,
GEORGE II. DUKE.
For County Commissioners,
First District.-E. II. CAPRON.
Second District.-JOHN B. HART.
Third District.-DAVID STEPHENS.
For sheriff,
BEN 5. GIIEEN.
For Coroner,
ROBERT BREESE.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

CAPTAIN MAYNE REID, the English
novelist, who is well known 10 all school
boys and girls, died recently In Lcndon, in
the G5th year of his age.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
WM. J. SPECK.

TnE Thunderbolt train has been withdrawn
from the Atchison,' Topeka & Santa Fc rail.
road
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

DAVID Rich, son Of Mormon apostle,
has been sentenced to the peni,cntiary for
rubbing the Zion Saving bank, Of Salt Lake
tity
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

IT is good sign to see the farmers and
s;ockmcn of this county investing in i'm.
proved stock of all kinds. |, pays big in
the end.
Delta chief., 1883-10-31
POSr OFFICE BOx No. 1928

]. X. SPENCER. Delta. HAS SAMPLES
BLANKS FOR SELF MEASUREMENT, AND
FASHION PLATES FROM OUR FACTORY d.
RECT.
WE REFER TO SPENCER n. BALDWIN.
DELTA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CON
CERNING THE LARGEST RETAIL READY
MADE CLOTHING BUSINESS IN NEW YORK
BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA AND BOSTON
RETAILERS DEPEND UPON NEW YORK FOR
THEIR CHIEF SUPPLIES. IF CLOTHING Is
ORDERED FROM US 10 TO 10 PER CENT Is
SAVED WHEN PRICES ARE COMPARED WITH
OTHER CITIES
Delta chief., 1883-10-31

ovcralls, Oar o,rn Cdiitorna make, cheap
er than ever, the best made, at Veterinarians
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-04-04

SEMINARY ITEMS The "BandA society
initiated four new members Monday
evening.
School has opened quite favorably
though there are not many now students
except among the ladies.
Prof. Howard was detained until late
last week by the severe sickness of his
father. A telegram Tuesday morning
announced his death.
The students were much pleased with
the lecture given them Monday evening
by Rev. II. F. Forrest; subject "Amuse.
A lyceum was held last Friday evening
and the following officers chosen for the
first half of the term: Pres, Mr.. w. S.
Brigham; V. Pres, Miss Halsted; Secy.,
Miss Bliss; Elk. Com, Mr.. Freeman,
Misses Jessie Ashleigh and Bates; Treas,
Eddie Currier.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-04-04
SANDWICHES

Parents who allow their children to grow NJ
| with scfoinious humors bursting from every pore
| are guilty of great wrong. Think of them point,
| ed out as branded with loathsome disease, and
you will readily procure them the Culicura rem
edes. imllml
The New York State temperance society has ap-
pointed Rev. Z. G. Frost as state temperance
lecturer.
Contagious diseases, malaria, liver complaint,
are all prevented by using the gentle but powerful
tonic, Browns Iron Bitters. l4wl
Col. N. 7. sprague of Brandon has started q
$20O,O00 National bank in Brooklyn, called the
Sprague bank.
The balance OF life is lost when the nerves are
over-wrough. There must DO peaceful sleep and
good digestion, or fretfuness and wild distress
will dominate energy and dlssipate hope. Cured
only by the use of DR.. Benson's Celery and Cham
omile Pills. l4wl
W. r. Bowman. late OF the Van Ness house, Bur-
lIngton, has removed 10 Newport to manage the
Memphremagog house.
Wheat Bitters have received the endorsements
Of medical men of the highest standing. ] hese can
be shown. l4wl
Col. Hooker, sergeant-at.arms of the house Of
representatives, has gone to Brattleboro for the
summer. He will be a candidate for sergeant.at.
arms ofthe senate in December.
Many ladies who had scarcely cnjoy cd the
luxury OF feeling well for years have been so reno
waited by using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound that they have triumphed over the ills flesh
is said to be heir to, and life has been crowned
with the added charm Of a freshcr beauty. 1iwl
c. G. Butler, late the Windsor Journal, died
In Atlanta, Ga, the Goth.