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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21

The transfer steamer Gen. Pierson, o.
the Little Rock railway service, wen
down to the Kansas crossing this forenoon
to assist in the reception Of the guests by
firing few fusilades from the Persons
biggun.
The Little Rock Gazette celebrated its
Gath anniversary yesterday, and the
founder Of the paper is yet alive and en-
joying fair health. 1t Isl long time since
he passed Memphis with a canoe load Of
type and press on his way to Arkansaw
Post. Few men have lived to see such
changes, probably no one else who was
connected with the press at that early
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21
FOREIGS AFFAIRS.

LONDON, November 2l.-Moody and
Sankey began at Wordsworth yesterday
the second fortnight of their mission
Tive services were held, 1000 people at
tending each.
Tho trial Of o'DOnnell is Rxed for th'
3Oth Of November. 4
PARIS, November allowing 70, a "a
bic Interruption, Information Of militar,
operations in Tonquin are not expected
for week. The feet will make naya
demonstration on the Chinese coast dur
ing the attack on Bac-Ninh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21

GENTLEMEN who come down here from
Kansas City viii be surprised at this
spring like weather. II is not always so.
Last week it was so cold that the water
pipes were bursting, and there seemed 10
be a harvest at hand for the much abused
plumber and gasatter. Now an overcoat
Is q burden. rl.aa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21

THE Courier-JournaPs Washington
correspondent keeps tally of the Con,
gessmen who are said to be committed
on the speakership, and figures out each
candidates strength, as far as can be as
certained, af follows; Carlisle l3; Cox
o Randall g. Springer !, This is cheer
full reading or otherwise, according to a
mans preference.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21
GROSS Nerlieenee.

MILWAUKEE, November Ala Madi-
son dispatch says that the verdict Of the
Ooroner's jury in the case Of the recent
capitol disaster holds Contractor o, Fl
Nowlan. Of Jonesville, guilty Of gross
negligence, causing a certain pier 70 be
improperly repaired, and Supervising
Architect Jones, Of Madison, and Con
structing Architect H. O. Roch, Of Nil.
waukee, for designing internal conductior
without due regard TO It's safety during
the erection, thereby contributing 10 il
falling November =,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21

MOZART Hall, up stairs, northeast cor
ner of Monroe and Second streets, will be
thrown open TO the Kansas City visitors
Tomorrow (Thurlday) evening. when an
Informal reception will be given in their
honor. There will be some good music
by the chorus, and pleasant little enter
tainment may be expected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21
Sniee Mil Knrned.

BosToN. November 2l-The Stickney &
Poore four-story brick Spice Mil, q
Charlestown, was burned this morning
Three fremen were seriously injured BY
the falling roof. Forty hands an
out of employment, Loss, $4,000 to $50,
900, Insurance, $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21
Receiver for Portion Of a Rail:

CHARLESTON, VIVA, November d.
Judge Jackson Of the United States Dis
trict Court has appointed Thomas r
Sharpe Receiver for such portion of the
Ohio Central railway as lies within his
Jurisdiction, including the Ohio river
bridge at Point Pleasant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21

Bloch, Sol, Kansas City, wholesale
liquors
Moss, Judge G E, Kansas City, iron
foundry.
Pearson, NJ, Kansas, -four mills.
Pearson, G W, Kansas City, civil
engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21
ASSASSINATION AT ITALIA
DEGA.
Shot While at breakfast with
His Family.
Special to the Ledger.

NASHVILLE, November a. Richard
Simmons was assassinated at TallAdega
Alabama, this morning while eating
breakfast with his family. The assassin 4
unknown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21
MASONIC NOTICE.

DEM ROYAL ARdH 0HGPfER No. 4
L ~ will work In Past Masters do-X1k
gree TO NIGHT "wednesday 2lBt inst, ~
At TX. o'clock. Visiting companions ffAter
By order oi JOHN BEAMIsH, H,P.
DoD0E Q. TRkpHR, Secretary,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-21

VARIOUS business houses are decorated
with flags to-day, notwithstanding the
unfavorable condition Of the weather.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
Small Feet, or Big Shoes.

There was another poor fellow, a
very small man, who had received q
very large pair of shoes and had not
yet been able to effect any exchange.
One day the sergeant was drilling the
company on the facings -Right face,
Left face, Right-about face-and, Of
course, watched his mems feet closely
to see that they went through the move
ments promptly. Noticing one pair Of
feet down the line that never budged at
the command, the sergeant rushed up
to the possessor of them, with drawn
sword, and in menacing tones de-
manded:
"What do you mean by not facing
about when l tell you? I'll have you
put in the guard-house.
"Why, L did, sergeantr' said the
trembling recruit.
"You did not, sir! Didn't l watch
your feetP They never moved an inch. :"
"Why, you see," said the poor fell
low, ''my shoes are so big that they
don't turn when L do. 1 go through
the motions on the inside of them. -
Harry M. Kiefer, IN ST. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
Jesse POmerOy, the Boy Murderer.

A correspondent, while in Concord,
Mass, recently, visited the prison in
which Jesse Pomeroy is confined. The
boy has reached mans stature now.
Under the condition of his sentence he
is kept in solitary confinement. He
has no intercourse whatever with the
other prisoners, and the visitor was not
permitted to speak to him. Solitary
confinement in his case does not mean
the utterly cherries existence that one
could imagine. Pomeroy, it is said,
has developed into young man of
more than ordinary intellect, thought
fulness, and reasoning powers. He is
allowed to have all the books he wants,
and with these companions his mental
life is not wholly devoid of comfort.
Since he has been in prison he has ac-
CURED enough knowledge of several
languages to read them well. His cell
is spacious and well lighted and venti-
lated. Young Pomeroy remains to-day
what his crimes showed him to be in
his boyhood-an abnormal character.
While more intelligent and intellectual
than the average, he is destitute of a
moral nature, and hasn't the slightest
conception of the enormity of the acts
by which he took the lives of several
little children. Chicago Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30

Now, in my sader moments, I bo,astlv
hold her blameless; but at that time T xSas
very bitter against my vain, fooliSb Iittle
sister, and hated her heartily for stanr,ir,e
between my husband and me, wbiabp She
did only too surely for a while.
Always gay and bright, full of ,,,.ott-v
home-loving ways, and looking IN f. MAJ NAL
colin as hero, Rose slowly ousted me out
of my husbands confidence and co,,,,,a,,
ionship. 1t was to herhe turned with Tales
of his daily life; it was her sVmnathv he
sought when he came home weary. II was
Rose, not 1, was asked to sing to hin, at
night to seal his letters, to fetch bis bat n.
do him any little loving service To me he
was always courteous. True, Sometimes.
but not often,we quarreled; not hearty. air,
clearing storms, with burst of Sunshine.
at their close in the shape of loving racon.
Citation, but chilly, depressing disagree
ments that left lingering shadow.
And I-where was my old Courageous
spirit! l took it all quietly, standing apart
from the home circle, wrapped in a proud.
Jealous discomfort.
So year passed, and found us the Same:
Rose still blooming fresh and lovely in our
midst. Slowly but surely the storm oath
cred strength and burst over us, threaten
ing to destroy us.
One day we were invited to a garden
party. | really longed for day of eniov-
ment alone with my husband, and refused
to go unless he took me alone Disgusted
with what he deemed my selfishness. nv
husband would not go unless Rose accom-
panied us.
Then l grew furious against my sister
who was fortunately absent, and accused
my husband of caring more for her thanh
wife.
l shall never forget the look of surprise
and pain on his face, or his swift Condemn
ing words, which, instead of cooling, mad
dened me. raved against the wovan
believed had stolen his love.>-sHA RaE a y
she was innocent as himself of EVIL, aud
wound up by commencing her goodness,
and expressing wish that | was mtre like
her.
=" Why did you not, then, MARI her." 1
asked, ''instead of me? 1t wodd have
been better for us ALL"
perhaps it would" he answeed; SHUT
you forget l was presented to pr for the
first time at our wedding"
Then he left me, as he said, to ecover my
senses, and sent Rose up an bur later to
ask if | was ready to accompay. them. |
ILL., and they were to go witho6 me.
l did not believe my husbarl would leave
me in anger, but he did; arl | saw him
drive off with Rose without SO much as a
glance at my window. Thera great despair
fell upon me. Unable to rason, yielded
to the intense desire to ed this life of
misery; and, i'll in mind nd body, re-
solved to fly that very dS from my I'M
happy home.
Packing up few thing, | called a cab
and started at once for Myfair, leaving
bitter, upbraiding farewell letter for my
husband.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-"How can l expand my chest?'
asked a stingy fellow of physician.
"By carrying a larger heart in it, was
the reply.
Y Wasg, the Welsh paper of Pitts
purgh, has suspended. Its failure is
owing to Ywwchflrddmawrswych es-
tesddywffcwffwchdffryn Just as we
expected.-NorriStoa0n Herald.
Kate Field is reported as having
declined many brilliant matches. She
acted wisely, for when match be-
comes brilliant its utility is well nigh
ended.-M Y. Graphjc
An eastern paper says there is -
demand for electric lights for lighting
lawn-tennis and croquet parties. The
electric light is good thing, but it
seems that it may be run in the ground
"a croquet ground for instance.-Ha-
did'adpO'iS Journal.
Il wish | knew what would pre-
vent my food from distressing me,
said Mr.. Lymph. "My dear fellow"
exclaimed Fogg, ''come and stop a
while at our boarding house. | can
assure you that all the food you get
there won't distress you a particle. .
Boston Post.
Did you ever notice the warning
''Paint'' posted on door, that you
didn't feel the matter with your finger
just to find out whether it wasn't dry
enough to take down the sign? You
probably never did. 1t would be con-
trary to human nature. Rochester IN
Y. Express.
Cyclones are becoming very fire.
quent in the West, and when young
chap takes his girl out riding she softly
murmurs "Hold me tight, Charley;
a cyclone might come along and blow
me away from you" Even cyclones
have their advantages. Philadelphia
CtronicLe-Herald.
DO you know what bulldozing
isP' asked man of an old farmer u
thought did," said the granger; "but
the bull wasn't doing; he was only
making believe, and being in the mid.
die of forty-acre lot, naturally had
to make pretty quick time to reach the
fence ahead of him.
Silent Forever
We parted in silence, we parted by night,
On the bank of a beautiful river;
NO sound but gurgle, as out of my sight,
-, Swift she sank, with scarcely a SILVER.
Inc nightingales warbled, the stars sweetly
shone,
- And, though she will rise again never.
No sorrow was shown for the life that had
flown
For that cat is silent forever.
He who sleeps by day will hunger
by night, Industry am de peg on
which Plenty hangs her hat. Argy-
ment makes three enemies to one friend.
Men who so to law mus expect to eat
DER Eaters widout salt. De biggest
balloon can be packed in bari when
de gas am out. De rattle of de empty
wagon can be heard furder dan de
rumble OBJ de loaded one.-Detrob Free
Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.


Priests and religious teachers havet
been expelled from 136 schools in Paris.
during the last three years.
1t does rather stir up the bile of a
college President to speak of him as,
running dude factory Chicago Tri6-
N1ae.
"A proposition to elect teachers for
ten years is under discussion bv
the Baltimore authorities. Baltimore.
american.
In probably no other place in the.
world but Strobeck, Germany. does
chess form regular course of study in.
the schools.
The Supreme Court of Virginia.
has decided to sustain the appointment,
by the Governor of two negroes on the
Public School Board at Richmond. -
RhttddetphiG Record.
"A committee of ladies decorated
the Methodist Church at Gardner, Me.
among the notices they put on the.
walls was the effete text: 'It is not,
good for man to be alone. "-Troy IN
" Times
There are one hundred and thirty
two pianos in the Boston public schools
and they are kept in tune at cost of
one thousand two hundred dollars
year by inmates of the Perkins Institu--
ton for the Blind.-B0Stoe Post.
The average cost of every school,,
house in Illinois is 81, 1856; in Ohio, ST.
800; in New York, So, 5S4; in 11snnes-
see, 1862; in Virginia, S4y1; ~ 55<Trth-
Carolina, $130, and in South Ca1pllna,.
$40 Chicago Herald.
The preacher who kicks against
church traces and announces himself
as independent, soon becomes indie
pendent of all religion, in a way to be
representing only himself.-N o. Pica--
yat21e.
There are Indian girls in the Indian
Territory University who are studying
German, French, Latin and Greek,
geology, moral philosophy, political
economy and other branches of the col
lege course.-M Y. Times.
A high-school teacher in Massachu--
sets has resigned, after thirty-eight
years of service, giving as a reason
that he knows now that he can teach,
but that in few years he might not
know that he could no longer teach.--
Boston Herald.
In the Boston Globe appears his
tory of the Harvard annex, which
shows that in spite of popular prejudice
women are slowly but surely gaining a
footing in Harvard University. The
movement was begun several years ago
by the institution of evening readings
in the university, which We're free to,
members of both sexes. Then an en-
thusiastic young lady took up regular
classical course under one of the pro-
fessors, thereby showing what women
could do.
"A Judge in St. Louis has dis
charged master of public school
who was prosecuted for whipping a
boy after milder punishment had been
of no avail. The Court found that, in
order to preserve discipline, the teacher
must determine the necessity, the ma
ture and extent of punishment, his acts,
like those of a parent, being subject to
judicial review The Judge also said ::
"Four years experience in the admin
istration of criminal law convinces me.
that the boys who become criminal s.,,.s-
boys who don't get whipped; and When
it is remembered that large per cent
age of the holder crimes known to the
law is committed by youths ranging in
age from fourteen to twenty years, the
question arises, Is it better to whip first
or imprison afterward?h-T. Louis,
Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
CHAPTER ".

In high spirits [ set about providing nv
disguise, which was to consist of a hioR
collar, some smart caps, light wig and n
parrot blue spectacles, common stuff gowns
and large snuff-box. l trusted to nv re-.
ally good imitation of a Scotch accent To
disguise my voice, and intended to assume
slight deafness and weak eyes.
Franks delight and amusement, when 7
treated him to rehearsal of the perform.
ance, was something to remember.
In all the glory of my disguise, feeling
Wretchedly nervous, l waited on Captain
Richard Ponsonby, presenting timidly Lady
JJanet's letter. While he read it scanned
nm attentively; he was a fine, handsome
fellow, with happy look in his blue ewes.
Well, old girl,' he Said, when he had
finished, according to this you are the very
figure for u.s."
Then he went on to state my duties.
Agreeing on all points, we settled my en-.
gagement, and he told me to be ready to
sail on the 20th ~
Just as l was leaving the office, who
should ONE in but Malcolm. l felt ready
10 ttalnt' out recovering myself passed out
without my agitation being noticed.
How slowly the hours moved until it was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30

ing. was shameful" And the memory of
it haunted her with shudders.
The tale tickled Aunt Janet's fancy, and,
laughing a little, she said to me, admir-
ingly: "You droll creature, how dared
you do it?"
Lady Janet stayed with us four weeks,
then surprised her sister greatly by asking
nv father to allow her to carry me back
with her to the great city.
Mrs. Maria looked much annoyed, as she
had coveted this distinction for her favor
ite, Rosie. My father left it for me to de-
eide; and l, fearing to be parted from my
beloved scribbling, said curtly: Take
Rosie; she will do you greater credit, aunt.
Though am grateful to you, do not care
to 60"
I" 1t is because you do not care to go that
intend to take you," said Aunt Janet, 81
will put up with no denial"
And so, after while, the old lady carried
her point, and l went up into my shabby
little bedroom to pack together my many
inky-manuscripts, for novel-writing was
my hobby and my one ambition. Already
few ofmy stories had appeared in Pc
riodical, and l was very vain of my little
success. Since Lady Janet's arrival | had
not written much; was too occupied in
reading the many novels the old lady lent
me. She was a great reader herself, and
Mortified Mrs. Maria by reading novels on a
Sunday, when all the respectable world
was at church.
The old lady would not allow me to take
any of my dear, shabby old frocks with me,
telling me it would be her pleasure to pro-
vide me suitably with everything | could
want in London. And went away, leaving
in the hearts of Mrs. Maria and Rose much
envy and uncharitableness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
THE SPRINKLER.

Sprinkle, sprinkle, water cart,
How | wonder what thou art:
Never can find you nigh,
When the dust is deep and dry.
When the clouded sun is set,
And the streets with rain are wet,
Then you wing your little flight,
Sprinkle, sprinkle, left and right.
When the crossings, Sunday clean,
Full of well dressed folks are seen,
Men, amid their shrieks and oaths,
How you sprinkle all their clothes.
And when bright my boots are "shined,"
And my hands in kids confined,
Rafting down the thirsty street,
How you soak my hands and feet.
Some day, when this deed is done,
/ will draw my trusty gun,
Then wen wonder where thou art,
Buckshot sprinkled water cart.
Darlington Hdl0k-Eye.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
Weather Wisdom.

One of our prominent attorneys, who
is at the same time one of the leading
fishermen of the valley, claims that the
weather invariably repeats itself, and
gives the following as the result of his
observations, viz:
All years ending in 9, 0, or are ex-
tremely dry.
Those ending in 2, 8, 4, 5 or 6 are ex-
tremely wet.
Those ending in Z or are ordinarily
Unbalanced.
Those ending in 6 have extremely
cold winters.
Those ending in 2 have an early
spring.
Those ending in have late spring.
Those ending in 3 and are subject
to great tloods.-Lebanon Pa. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30

-Genesee Valley, N. Y, once cele-
brated for the quantity and quality of
its wheat products, seems to be under
laid throughout by vast bed of salt,
much of it not over five hundred feet
below the surface.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30

Now that it is the fashion to wear
very tight sleeves, with little or no
trimming round the hands, almost
every one seeks to be in the extreme of
this fashion; few people apparently no.
tice that it enhances the size of the hand
Any little fall of lace, or frill or drap-
cry of any sort around the wrist tends
to make the hand look smaller.-N. Y.
Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-30
Under the head of "societv new

Under che head Of ''society news''
a rural paper of Arkansas says MA
jor Jack Muggle, so well known in this
community, and who sells goods at
Black Fork, and who recently married
the beautiful and accomplished Miss
Higtores, yesterday shot and killed
Colonel Blowgill, gentleman of much
merit in business but trifle slow in So
ciety. -ArkdnSdlO Traveller.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14
A Divorce Suit.

In the district court yesterday morning,
w. NJ. Perry filed his petition praying for q
divorce from his wife. Minnie B. Perry.
He alleges in his petition, that they were
married on the 18th Of February, 1888, and
continued 10 live together as man and wife
for the term of five months, during which
time be acted in perfect good faith towards
her, treating her with the utmost kindness
comforts to the best Of his ability, with the
desire and intention Of making
her coutented and happy
that Notwithstanding his kindness
she evinced no desire 10 reciprocate the
same, but on the contrary, treated him
with Indifference. unkiDdness and cruelty.
That she evidenced q desire to avoid his So
ciety, prefsrring that Of other men 10 his.
He states that on the 18th OF May, 1888, she
left mis- house ostensibly to 90 70 relatives
in port beast Texas, but In reality she went
10 Sherman, in Grayson county, where she
stayed a. boarding house kept BY one
Field. pretending 70 live as one OF the fam
lily Of said Field, without his knovledge or
consent, and assumed her maiden name
passIne herself of as an unmarried woman,
and receiving company and the addresses
of Young unmarried men, and remained
there three weeks, when she returned 70
his home on or about the 9Th Of June, 1888,
but refused TO perform household duties,
and told him that she never intended 20
live with him again, that sne vas IN love
vim come one else, and when be expostu-
isfed With her she told him two or thres
times 70 70 70 Hs1es- That be
found letter written 70 her by
a Young nan, whsn she became
surered snd called him all sorts o. names.
Thsf she went shout the nsighborbood
taking about him and ~ hirting Win
49, ~ Ir0nH
manner. That one night In Mach, 1888,
thew vsrs togsfher N the city OF Dallas
and that she e the Request 81 young man,
a rrrnrr- 20 him. took . ride In = bury
With hin cuutrnry 70 his desire and over
h. process. etc-. wherefore be przys The
ccurf 70 Prnnt him divorce Mr. fs-Ty -
Cvsr shy years old ana hn yorng we
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14

Jr~rr'h Hr-ris writes Tbo-s vho have
hrd 10 erperisDce in TIE cuitfvstiun q
beann 81 . farm cror would Dc Vel % select
r<-rfr1lr rnf hnrrru fhuru1rhiv. ard rcll
II al fhs lard \ EuooLt and IeTel- Ibs1
uith . crmnon rnarksr, nHrk q ne rort
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14
LIGHTING FOLKS

F1RE-FlGHT1NG FOLKS
The Rcd-Shlrted boys Assemble AZ the
Central city,
And are Right Royalty Recefyed-But
Business
Is Attended to Ere Pleasures Strains
are Allowed
To Tickle the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ton Is Completed,
And To-Day Work Will Begin In
Sober Earnest.
The Interim is Devoted to Sight,
Seeing.
Delegates Still Continue to Arrive.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-14
e. NJ WE'LL,
OF DALLAS, TEXAS,

land for nonresident lie
- ming lands that have been sold for taxes
law
atanytme mkemyo headquarters
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-06-20
THE GREAT ENGLISH RFEro,

u . n~ever.f.i,,a,
Cure for Nsryoass
wsssnmy' seminal
L.Osy
potency, Psralys,.
and all the tersi I,s
effects Of ~self.lhrrvs'ss
s youthfulioilis I md
excesses In ns.uss ny
I8AfG-on,l
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-06-20
MINING STATEMENTS.

How the Various Companies stood
Flnancinlly June 1, 1883.
The following are the financial balances
Of the various mining companies June /,
30 far q published BY the San Francisco