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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
What SIempoIs q DoIuo,


A. LEDGER reporter after seyera
efect1al and Intellectual inter
views with architects, contractors
carpenters and others identi
fed with the solid progress o.
Memphis, furnishes report which
appears elsewhere and will be read
with interest by ell Glasses of property
owners and working people. There !.
no politics in this; it is = pure matter
Of business The statement made i
quite satisfactory. II is shown that
over almillion dollars was expended
last year in substantial improve
ments. A large percentage OF this
sum was invested in the building o.
manufactures, which give employment
to many people, and add to the pro
duetive capacity and wealth of the
place. The rest was spent in improv
ing business houses, adding to Of
building new residences. 1t is shown
that the people Of Memphis have faith
in the place and in themselves. Those
who put their money 10 brick and
mortar, in maohietry and in theil
houses, evidently intend to stay, and
have good reason for doing so. WhJ
not? Where eau our people
find better field to invest
their surplus earnings2 The improve
ments going on are made by Memphis
people with home made capital. 0nl
progress may not be very rapid OF
brilliant, but it is solid and well
secured. Memphis is looking up.
Twice as much invested in improve
ments last year as in any other year
since 1860 Is that not very good
showing2 Can Nashville or Atlanta
or any of the boastful growing
places of the South show much
finer progressP W. doubt it.
We are glad to know of the prosperity
Of those places, but would have them
and all the world know that Memphis
is in the race, and depends alone upon
her own capital and pluck. The
time is not far off when capital from a
distance will seek investment kere,
but our people will not wait for that
to turn up. They are determined 10
make opportunities and business
for themselves. The outlook is
exceedingly good. Two or three new
railroads will reach here this year,
opening up new and attractive fields
of trade to the business men OF the
place. The manufacturing establish.
ments started are all doing well, and
others will follow. Where there ia
one there should be a dozen. The
fuel question is settled for the future
by the facilities for resching ccaI
fields in different directions; iron i:
abundant and within easy reach, and
We are 10 the heart Of the finest cotton
belt and timber region in all the
South. Nature has done everything
for us except to manufacture raw
material into saleable goods. This We
will have to do. No industry pays
better. Memphis is looking up, and
in few years will attract the atten-
ton of the whole country as a manu-
featuring center.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

GENERAL Joseph Wheeler was
elected to fill the vacancy in Congress
caused by the death Of Hon. VIM.
Lowe on the I'd instant by a majority
of over two thousand over Mcclellan,
Independent 0uly about two
tbifds vote was polleG. The colortd
vote was very light, GeneralWheeler
will have only until the 4th of Marcn
IN sorva NH ......I.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
Liverpool Markers.

LIVERPOOL, January A. Bacon,
long clear, dull at 46s 3d. short clear,
dull at AS Beef-India mess, dull at
OILS; extra India mess, dull at 1865
POrk-Prime mess Eastern, dull at
S6J. Lard-Prime Western, dull at
b6s. Cheese American choice, steady
at 66s Cd. Corn-Mixed new, dull
at 6s5d. Turpentine Spirits-dullat
3Ss. The stock Of wheat here on the
lst was 100000 centals, not 10000
900, as previously reported.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

THE opinion at Washington seems
to be that the Republicans will finally
rally to the support of Pendleton's
bill and leaYe Kasson's out in the
cold. The Republicans dislike PEN
dletou's bill because the author is o
Democrat, and for the reason that il
does not deprive the President Of the
power to remove from Office whom b;
pleases. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
Lnngtry TattIe.

Cincinnati News New York special:
1t is rumored to-day that owing to
Miss LaDgtry's protest temporary
separation has taken place beween
Mrs. Langtry and Gebhardt, the for
mer leaving for the West on Saturday
night. An Indiana divorce for the
English beauty is hinted As, aud that
perhaps is the object OF Gobhardt'l
disappearance. IL appears now that
the statement that no relationship ex.
isted between Mrs. Langtry and
the Miss Lapgtry who lately
arrived was made of whole
cloth, since the Miss accompanies the
Madame on her tour. The latesl
story about Mrs. Langtry is the
account of how she was snubbed b.
one Of the leaders Of fashion Of thil
city, a lady about whom a frail glass
house is built. Mrs. Langtry wa,
dining in Delmonico's with Mrs. Geb
hardt last Friday, and her companion
pointed out to her Mrs Paran Stevens
who was at a table across the room
Mrs. Langtry went up TO Mrs Steven
and told her that she had letter O
Introduction from Mrs. Stevens
daughter, Lady Alfred Paget. Mr.,
Stevens looked up,stared, and resume
the perusal of her bill offare. Quie
exit tor Mrs. Langtry. aaI.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

The public debt statement shows
the decrease during December to be
Sl5. .4l3222 50; cash in the treasury
Sl2,g2lOl6 AZ; gold certificates ont,
standing. .S64 ,6l984o; silver certificates
outstanding, $72,948,660; Certificate
Of deposit outstanding, 1886; refund.
ing certificates outstanding, S464 $50.
legal tenders outstanding, $346, ,6Sl ,Ol6:
nI fractional currency outstanding. e7.
022,01l cash balance available. $l49-
Vs. VSai 1IS 81; decrease since June 30.
1882, $Sl ,37O,783 IS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
GONE HIGHER.
A Singular circumstance In
Connection with colonel
Devin's Death.
spsdial to the Courier Journal.


WASHINGTON, January 2 There is
a curious circumstance related in con.
neciion with the death OF Colonel
Devip, a highly respected retired army
officer, whose death occurred here
yesterday. Colonel Devin was at din.
nsr with number Of friends. Among
them was George +. Brett, we'll known
IN New Orleans. The subject Of con
versation was the rapidity with which
the work on the Washington Monu-
ment was progressing. One gentleman
said the monument was already very
high-higher, indeed, than the figure
on the dome Of the Capitol. Colonel
DeYin observed that he soon expected
10 go higher than the monument. As
be spoke he fell back in his chair IN.
conscious, and quickly expired.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
BLAINE's JOY.
The AIan Said 10 Have Been Sc
Iected TO SHcceed Ferry, Of
Michigan, in the senate.
Special to oourior-Journal.

WASHINGTON, January 2--It is
stated here tonight that The question
Of who is to succeed Ferry, as Senator
from Michigan, has been practically
settled. 1t appelrs that nei her Ferry
nor Hubbell, no have been banging
each other in the public prints for
some months, is to be Senator. The
coming man iy said to be fixed by a
combination against Ferry, 1t was
not thought nnuessary to get up any
combination against Hubbell. James
+. Joy is the man. He is a Blaine
politician and is also prominent
railroad man. He made a speech
putting Blaine in nomination at the
Chicago convention,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

COLONEL P. T. Glass, Represents
tive from Lauderdalo county, was a
member Of the General Assembly Of
1878, at which the late John Bell
was elected United States Senator.
Hon. John G. Harris was . State
Senator at that time from Henry,
Weakley and 0bion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-For
the Gulf States; Partly cloudy wealth.
or, with rain or snow, winds mostly
northerly, stationary or lower temper
ature in the west portion. For Ten,
nessee and the Ohio valley: Cloudy
weather, with rain or snow, winds
mostly easterly, stationary or higher
temperature and lower pressure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
A NAsaYILLE dIannlol /

~ NAou LILLE uiopaAOl W tub
Knoxville Chronicle is as follows
Savage aud Harris and their strikers
are working energetically, Much bit
terness exists between them. Many
believe a compromise man will bl
finally agreed upon,
There may be ever so much activity
among the respective supporters o
theso two gentlemen, but not enougl
to let Republican slip in. This i
not Legislature Of combinations. A
Democrat will be elected, and tn
Republicans Deel not vex their souls
Their principal busineis will be t
draw their salaries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
Wedding aud Party 1nyItaaiOnI
In the Latest Designs.
Non.ResideutMOtie

No. 1924. In the Chaneery Court ~ sh.lh,
county, Tenn. Lucy q Whitfield. bv MT
ieni, etc " I E Whitfield jr., al al
1 appearing from amended bill which IA
sworn to Ia this cause that the defendantS
frepk kdward Wsllbourno. Cory LeslIs 6se
and - lie llatch'Mhitfsld, are nou. .resideaft
OF the state Of tennessee; Il is thersfor
ordered that they mako their nppckr-
anos herein, AZ the courthouse Of Shelly
county, In Mtmlbls Tenaessee, e1 a.
before tho dfst h0hdaS IN February. ,1ss3.
an 4 PLEAD, a. sveror doiaur 70 complalnaa.,l
amended hi !, or the sama will be iafen
Tor coUfessod as 70 them and set for
hearing ex-parte and that a copy of thle
order DO published once a week. 81 -
'eces ',ls weeks. In The .ee:.ssiipEsifsr.
4 is "a 3.y Of December, iH2.
A e0pY-Attcsg
y J BLACK, Clerk and N.,i,,.
~ Hfs DIZZY, u q. AN.
onug haltiu col. Tor Complainant
" lOe ks IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

The personal appearance of Gam.
beta was thus described "He is verv
erect, carries his head in dignifed
and firm manner; has a large but weli
shaped mouth, beautiful hands, ersy-
ish hair and the left eye bright and
full of fire. All his facial Character
istics betoken a man Of the South. He
Is OF medium hight, has large trunk
broad chest and moves clumsily. He
tends to obeseness, but strives ener-
getically to check this tendency by
exercise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
TAX PAYERS NOTICE,

'NHE State and County taxes, real estate
Il aud poll tsy, in the First, Second, Third
are In my hands for collection. Parties ow-
ing said taxes will call and settle at once at
the Office Of County Tfuztee and save further
costs. TAOS. 9ARVRY,
y 81 lOl lNnnstahle Fifth Civil Dittrink
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

0FyIoE OF PHgEx FIRE & MARINE Ike. Co. |
Memphis, Tenn, January |. 1883.
"A hold this date a DIVIDEND OF FIVE
per rent upon The capital stock of this Com
pany was declared and ordered credited on
the stock 'notss. Il. NJ. EEELY, Pres't.
IoUN .IOuNgnN Seeretavv 1nq III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

GENERAL Logan made some mys-
terious allusions in his Fiiz John
Porter speech, the other day about a
battle that was fought without orders,
aud military men at Washington un
derstand that he alluded to the
bloody battle of July %, 1864, IL front
cf Atlanta. Our impression at the
time was that General Hood gave the
order which brought on the battle
and that il the topography Of the
country had permitted ap attack at
sunrise, instead Of some hours later,
Sherman's whole army would have
been demoralized and sent at a full
run march toward Dalton. When the
firing commenced there was no time
to wait for orders. The
corps commanders had to fight Or
fall back, and they were behind good
breastworks except on the extreme
aanks or in the rear; ;;asy fought and
finally redeemed the day with heavy
losses in killed, wounded aud prison.
ers General Sherman has always
accepted all the credit for gaining that
battle when 1t seems he was taken un-
awares aud had nothing 10 do with it
The first intimation he had Of the
battle was the roar Of Hoods guns
and the quick, sharp response Of his
own men, who received the attack.
This is not a very important matter,
but it is a bit Of history well enough
to be made known, while many Of the
actors in that great drama are alive to
speak for themselves. Sherman will
no doubt admit the facts, but he was
perfectly willing to pass into history
as the General who led or directed the
army in person on that day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue Of the terms Of deed in trust
ID mnde to mo by W J Ruleman and Aman
da u Ruieman, his wife, which Is duly Ic-
corded in the RtgistoI's Office Of Shelby coun-
y. Tennessee, in book No. 10, pages 64s an d
biS, 70 secure certain indebtedness therein
mentioned, the same being ast due and un-
paid. and being requested by tho hOlder
thereof to sell Twill sell to the highest and
best tidder, for cash, in front of the Court
house door. In MemphiH. Tennessnn, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

0REcE MANHATTAN BANK OF MRyPHTs, /
Memphis, Tenn, January 2, 1883. I
AT a meeting of the Board of Directors,
n held this day, dividend OF Five per
cent, payable in cash on demand, was De.
olared on tre Capital Stock out Of the ne,
earnings for the pas six months.
100 MAURICE MAAS Acting Cashier
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

OFFICE PLANTERS INSURANCE COMPANY, |
Memphis, January 2, 1888.
A i meeting Of tho Directors Of the Com
a pany, held this day, cash Dividend Of
Six l6) per cent was declared out Of the net
earnings Of the past six months, payable on
demand JOHN 0VERT0N, Vice Pres't
q. ID, rAINF, Secretary l0t 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

THE consolidation Of the Cincinnati
Commercial and Gazette does not sink
the Associated Press franchiss Of
either Of the old papers, The new
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

Hand bills Of all siass, from the
smallest to three sheet poster, done
with neainess and dispatch, at the
PURLIo LEDGER job printing office.
Prices as low as the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
Death Of DR.. Warren. stone.
New Orleans states, 8.

DR., Warren Stone died this morn,
ing at Al o'clock, at his residence
corner Of Camp aud Felicity sire cts
Y Yesterday he was on the streets, and
though looking badly from long sick
ness, his friends were encouraged tc
hope for his convalescence LeayinG
for home in cab at seven o'clock, he
sought rest, but became so nervous as
to render it impossible to sleep. Early
in the morning he arose from the
couch, but in endeayoring to walk
across the room, sunk upon his knee.
and expired without struggle.
de was the son Of that eminent
surgeon and universally beloved citi
zen, DR.. Warren Stone, sr,, who dice
ten years ago.
The son was native OF this oity
and entered upon manhood with a
much promise as any young man wht
ever embarked in active life. Nature
bad endowed him with every giit thar
could be combined in man, He bi,
fair to succeed to and maintain tn,
kigh reputation of his father Tor al
those manly virtues and splendid gift
of mind, person and heart for whicl
that distinguished gentleman had
natural renown. The son had reache,
a foremost rank as a surgeon an
physician,
The whole faculty accorded him tha
rank. As a soldier, he had serve
when mere youth with great efficier
oy and credit throughout the ConfeC
crate war. AS a gentleman, oitizeI
and friend, he was the soul of homo
OF generosity, usefulness aud truthfu
ness He had reached his thirt,
ninth year. He leaves a widow. a 81
and daughter, a mother, brother an
sister, in whose grief and afiiction |
the loss Of their idolHd hu band, +,
and brother, large circle of relatiy
and friends will deeply sympathise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

a distinguished popular leader should
die with the same pathological Incl
dents OF a Runshot wound and pyamic
abcesses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

one, if such it may be called, was to
make its appearance from the Com
mercial Office to day under the name
Of the Commercial Gazette. The
Gazette company, however, will issue
from its old Office dime edition Of
the paper, under the name of the
Cincinnati Morning Journal. This
cheap paper will have the franchise Of
the Associated Press, and print all the
news furnished By that organization
II will be sold at one cent a copy, and
as it will be vigorously edited, will be
certain Of an immense circulation.
This is quite an event in Journalism,
brought about by purely business
causes. All the talent and facilities
Of both establishments will beutilized
and turned to good account. The
Commercial Gazette will be equal to
any paper on the continent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. %, 1885.
Sls. 90. In full pay ymenf on eeStiSIeas,ooe s,oelsty e
s.s.,.S ~, ~ que this o0y. chesrfuIly recom,
nThI1.' ms society 10 my iriends ard ihe
Nj. JONES
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04
NomrCm.

rNHE firm Of sELDEN 4 PARKER ls this
a y dissolved BY Limitation.
NJ. l.. SRLDRN,
D, B. PARKER,
January !, 1883. l05 i0J
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-04

The address Of Hon. William R
Moore is the EObelt House, Washing
ton, where he and Mrs. Moore will
stop honceforth during the winter.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-06-30
Tbs cHoLEBA.

The cholera has again made its appear
sncs in Egypt. It Is to be noted that the
period Of nominal inaotion for this disease
has about lapsad. Its temperance, there
fore, is in accord with the theory Of its
periodicisy, That it ID yirulent and
viewed with unusual alarm in the Orient
we conclude, from the fact that the fear
it has awakened is deeper and mere wide
spread than usual. It being now generally
admitted that it has It's basis in the
" germ-in-air " theory, and that there are
no known means TO prevent ita spread ex.
cept the most rigid snd exacting sanitary
precautions, there is reason to fear that it
may Cross one or the other of the oceans.
Certainly we have less reason to expect
exemption than ever before, since the
means of intereommunication have been SO
greatly augmented and multiplied. 1t is,
then, possible for it to reach America in.
deed it may be said it is probable, for un.
less its rsvages are checked very soon
marked characteristic of the disease will
appear, and that is, after given time, its
tenaeity. Il is either speedily exhausted,
or else it is of long duration. There does
not appear to be any middle ground for it,
judging from its action in the past, as
there is for most other diseases, and it ap.
pears to set metes and bounds defined for
it at defiance. So, while there need be no
great alarm, which always invites the dis.
ease, we should be prepared for it il it
does come to our shores. And the only
preparation possible is cleanliness of cities,
towns and houses, regularity and tenn
perance in personal habit and such
moderation in diet as viii best build
up the system and enable it to resist dis
ease. This is absolutely all that can be
dsne. There is no shield against it such
as medical science has raised up against
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-06-30
All Gu SIDE OPTION.

The Territoria! Enterprise, of Virginia
City, New, remarks that Of course the San
Francisco Chronicle is not satisfied with the
reduced tariff of fares on the California
railways, since nothing short of the con-
fiscation of the entire property of the rail-
road stockholders would meet It's views.
Then the Enterprise proceeds to analyze
the Chronicles position, and quotes what it
says concerning the reduction of fares, say
between Sacramento and the State line,
thus 50 From the nature of the country
and the sparseness of the mountain popu-
lation, il can never amount to anything
considerable" Now, adds the Enterprise
(which is published in State traveraed by
the Central Pacific Railroad, and whose
population to the square mile is but 50,
a decided contrast to the 228.60 to the
square mile in Massachuset5sl "we have
always contended that the nature of the
country across which railroad was built
and the proportion of population along lis
line should be considered in any scheme to
fix frsights and fares. The Chronicle in its
malignant hatred of the Central
Pacific, maintains that any rsduo-
ton can never amount to anything
considerable because of the existence
Of these factors. 1t is poor rule
that will not work both ways, And if any
reduction In a sparsely.settled country,
where there is necessarily very little travel,
will not amount to anything considerable,
is it not also true that the company is
forced By the ezigencies OF the business to
charge more per capita for the few pas
eengers than they can for many?"
Il continues consideration of the subject
and points out that in many of the most
respectable journals of California there has
been decided change of front on this
question Of regulating railroads by town
meetings and political commissions. They
are beginning to discover that Che trans
portation question can never be settled by
such methods. They are beginning to
family perceive what has long been OH
vious to those who have dispassionately
studied the subject, that the principle is all
wrong and so vicious that if adhered to for
any length of time itmust result in the ami
hilatiOn of all property rights, and that
the gangrene of communism and conhsca-
ton will in time eat it's way into all other
forms of property.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-06-30
TEE LATEST DRESS REFORM AGITATION

English agitations are frequently as odd
as they are sincere. The very latest is that
led by Lady Haberton, who has instituted
society to bring about reform in
woman's costume. The new garment pro-
posed is very like the trousers OF the.
Turkish women, divided skirt-or, as the
New Yo.A foss rather ungracefuIly puts
it, "pattiooats for each leg" 1t looks to
us perhaps as very amusing agitation, but
we must realize that they are very earnest
about it in England, and that it is being
urged on by some very prominent people.
For instance, the astronomer Proctor is
enthusiastic for the reform, and writes
that since they have adopted it the ladies
of his own family have increased their
happiness, promoted their health, and
added to the grace of their carriage. In
connection with this agitation is another,
twin sister to it, and operating with the
first for the adoption of bygienieally cut
under. clothing for women. 1t is an
tuSoc SAtSS,
are so obviously easier, lighter. better,
more healthful and pleasant to the wearer,
that the women of fashion can really raise
no objection to them, except that they
make them "look ugly" Now taste in
dress is simply matter of education.
This may be, as to costumery, a frivolous
age, but it is certainly one of progressive
ideas. We have no detailed statement of
what the new garments are, but assuming
that they are lighter, pleasanter and more
conducive to health, why should they not
prevail II adopted they would appear
odd only in comparison to that to which
we have been accustomed. The time was
when garments were worn-and within
the memory of those iving-by the ad.
herents of fashion which, if denned now,
would render the wearer far more ridicu-
lous than the bifurcated skirt proposed by
Lady Haberton. Whatever people may
say TO The contrary, it is true that more at
tention is given nowadays to the comfort
of garments, and their effect upon the