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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Hon. Asa Faulkner.

In the course of an article on the
subject Of Southern manufacturing
interests, the McMinnville Standard
alludes to Hon. Asa Faulkner as fol-
lows:
To him we are indebted for nearly
all the manufacturing establishments
in this country. He has not only
devoted his whole life to the study
and building up of the manufacturing
interests Of the State, but he has edu.
Gated large family Of sons, nearly all,
Of whom are practical maohinists and
successfully engaged in manufactur-
ing. Although Mr.. Faulkner is now
in the eighty.second year Of his age,
he is still actively engaged in manu-.
featuring and is the leading spirit in
the grand movement to establish the
Great Falls Manufacturing Company
at the great falls Of the Oaney Fork
river in this county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

The papers will still have it that
Senator David Davis is to be married
to Miss Eddie e. Burr near Fayette-
vile, N. c., on the 9Th inst. The
lady is represented as "a, we'll trav-
eled, highly accomplished and rich.
The happy young couple were engaged
in the winter of 1882 at Washing
ton, and the marriage has only been
postponed in order that the Senator
might close his official career and be
free to devote himself to domestic
happiness. 1t is furthermore stated
that they will take a trip to California
or to Europe this summer. All oI
which is interesting gossip whether
true or not, The Senator blushingly
denies these allegations, and he can
get up about as large blush as any
man in the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
LOSS OF A STEAMBOAT
FOFty.Five Miles Above New
Orleans.

New ORLEANS, March 5.-News
has been received that the steamer
Yazoe, which left here last evening
for Bayou Macon and Tensas, while
turning point last night during a
high wind, capsized and sank near
Red Church, The boat and cargo are
a total loss. 1t is believed that a
number of lives we're lost
A Times Democrat Donaldsonville
special says: This morning at one
o'clock the steamer Yazoo, at Bonnet
Carre, struck an obstruction, sup.
posed to be log, and commenced to
fill. She was landed and small line
put out, which parted and the boat
sank. The following persons we're
picked up by the steamer St.John from
the floating debris; j. B. Sullivan,
captain, w. B. Ford, first clerk, r.
e. Cooley, pilot, Bill Curtis, bar
keeper; j. H. Richardson, Mrs. r. Il,
Cooley, Miss Daniels, passengers;
Alfonso, barber, Grant Miller, third
cook, and six roustabouts. 1t is hoped
the balance of the crew went ashore
while the line was being made fast.
Captain Sullivan and others saved
from the YazoO disaster came to the
city on the Jesse NJ. Bell. The Cap.
tain reports the following persons
known to be lost. Lee Oarpor, second
clerk, Chris Terms, first mate, John
Franz, carpenter, DaG Lightner
steward, colored chambeimaid and
eight colored roustAbouts. The pas
sengers known to be lost are Mrs
Lewis, Chicago, seven months old
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
"a POINT OF 'ONN4H."
A baltimore SteVedOre Wins q
MulattO Bride in Novel
Contest.
Baltimore American.


Horace Gardell, colored stevedore
of Baltimore, who was deeply smitten
with charming mulatto girl in Phil>
adelphia, had for his rival one George
Smith, with an olive. white tint, who
hawks bottles and rags for a living,
The maiden regarded both with equal
favor. Gardell living in Baltimore,
Smith had the advantage of him to
certain extent; but the latter is not at
all handsome, and says he can't help
"snickering" in a very Objectionable
way when he looks girl in the face.
Smith was so anxious that he should
not appear to be jealous that he gave
Gardell carte blanche to come to
Philadelphia at any time he liked and
stop at his house. 1t can be imagined
how he felt when his rival came up
every Saturday evening and stayed till
Monday, thus having almost as much
opportunity as himself to win the girls
affections. The maid herself is Net
tie Tack, and she was until recently
engaged in the domestic profession on
Spruce street, above Twelfth.
On Sunday last the men came to
the conclusion that it wouldbe as we'll
to have the matter fixed up, once for
all. Gardell was especially clamor-
Gus, as he had just inherited $50 from
the estate of deceased aunt, and
wanted some one TO help spend it. On
the other hand Smith tried to counter
balance this by representing that be
was manipulating for a corner in the
rag and bottle market, or something
Of that sort, and would soon net
several dollars. Miss Tack, dressed
in red and green, ,,Awith blue feathers
Ito match. told the pair frankly they
were equally ravishing to her eye, and
that she could not for the life OF her
decide which to marry.
After much discussion as to how
the question should be decided, it was
at last agreed that the one who could
hold his head in bucket of water the
longest on three trials should be the
winner. On Saturday morning this
novel tournament came off in the
presence Of hundred spectators, who
expressed their delight at the prospect
before them. Two ministers were
present on the part of the two con-
testants. Time was called, and
the two woolly heads were simultane-
ously ducked into the buckets. At
fifty three seconds Smith withdrew,
and FIVE seconds later Gardell did the
same. After an interval of minute
time was again called and Smith won
by a second. At the third trial,
Gardell made forty-two seconds against
forty to Smith, who came up almost
dead. 1t was really walk over" for
the Baltimorean, and Smith felt so
miserably that he said nothing The
winner, however, was dried and patted
on the back. Then his clerical Sec
onder got up and pronounced the
marriage ceremony. tacking Miss Net~
tie Tack and Mr. Horacc Gardell to.
gether for life.
The winning party took a late train
to Baltimore, where the laurel and
orange blossom crowned victor is a
stevedore. The unfortunate and de-
feated one skunk off, Smith declaring
that he never wanted the brides hand
that he could have won it if he had
chosen, aud that the whole thing was
done for fun.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Receipts Reported to the Mer,
chants Exchange To-day.


Per steamer Cons Miller-100 bbls
whisky, 181 do oil, 454 do vinegar, 253
do whisky, 961 do potatoes, so do clay,
10 do -four, 60 kegs vinegar, 1870 do
nails, 1929 prs stove pipe, SIG M. T.
oil bbls, 81 bags corn, 12l bales hay,
l28 bdls and sheet iron, $50 pkgS fur
niture and chains, so boxes bolts, 231
do goods, $50 pkgs sundries.
, Per Memphis and Charleston rails
road-9 bbls beans, 2 pckgs butter, 40
pckgs eggs, l car cotton seed, 545 pckgs
lard, l07 bbls meal, II SKIS oats, 273
pckgs tobacco, 4 cars lumber, SO head
hogs, "A head cattle, 25 head mules.
Per Chesapeake, Ohio and South
western railroad-6 cars bulk meat.
Per Mississippi and Tennessee rail-
road car hay, ll8 pckgs lard.
Per Louisville aad Nashville rail-
road-1OOrolls bagging,2 cars potatoes
236 bbls potatoes, Is SKIS potatoes, 10
bblssugar, 4 bbls meal, "a bbls whisky,
2 cases liquors, 5 tcs hams, 934 SKIS
cotton seed, 257 SKIS corn, car ear
corn, ! car lumber, l car mules, "a
head mules, l cask tobacco, 8 boxes
eggs.
Per steamer City of Cairo-27S5 bbls
-four, 5 tOs hams, 22O pckgs lard, 20
bbls meal, 100 bbls mess pork, rs
pckgs tobacco, 8 head mules.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
sTUFFING SNIALLS.
The Brief Biographical sketch
Of Robert Fulton, as Told 10
Him by Sedate Punster.
Special to Courier-Journal.

WASHINGTON, February 28.-To-
day there was group Of people ad
miring the Robert Fulton statue.
Among them WIS Colonel Robert
Smalls, the able colored member from
South Carolina, and also learned
gentleman.
who is he2" asked Smalls Of gen.
tleman standing near him.
Robert Fulton" was the reply.
What did heP"
With a twinkle in his eye, the gen.
tleman interrogated said: "He ran the
first line of steamers between New
York and Europe"
us he running them YETI" was next
asked.
NO" was the calm and even re-
sponse. He has sold out to Jay
Gonld.
There were audible smiles right
here, but Smalls was not disconcert-
ed. He did not see anything funny
about it, but thought he was getting
solid facts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

COLONEL Marsh T. Polk has given
bail in the sum Of $4,000 and been
released. This was an act Of justice
common sense and humanity. There
was nothing to be gained by keeping
him immured in cell until the life
was chilled out of him. His native
pride of character, or at least his
sensitiveness must remain. The
chances for him to make restitution
are better alive than dead; better in
the open air than in Jail. If he can
make his accounts good, or anything
like it, let him do SO. After ahat it
will be time to talk about dismissinR
criminal proceedings:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Wall street.

New YORK, March 5, IL am
The stock market opened II per cent
higher for Indiana, Bloomington and
Western and irregular but weak, with
only fractional change. In the early
dealigs there was a decline ranging
from ] to IL per cent took place, led
by the Willard stocks. but subse-
quently the market became strong
and at IL o'clock recorded an advance
of sali per cent, the Lackawanna and
Western and Northern Pacific were
most prominent.
Wheat ialc higher, fairly active and
firm.
Money, 5 per cent prime mer-
camille paper, 6a64 per cent; bar sill
yer, Ill. Exchange is steady at s1A
for long, and 81 for sight. Subsidi-
airy coin, I discount buying and par
beillng.
Governments irregular.
States neglected.
Railroad bonds are active and
strong.
Stocks-Since II o'clock the market
has been dull, but without particular
feature and prices FIRST receded slightly
but the tone of the market subse.
quently became strong, and at noon
the list sold up TAI per cent, led by the
Nickel Plate and Wabash preferred.
Government 5s extended, lO3i; Ais
ll2i; Is, ll9; 3s, lO4; Pacific 6s of
'95, 128.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
NOTICE
To the Taxpayers Of CrIttsndsn
County, Ark,

NOTICE is hereby given to the taxpayers
IN Of Orittenden county that the Legisla-
ture Of said State has generously remitted
the penalty duo upon delinquent lands for the
years 1880 and 1881, If paid on or before the
2Oth day Of April, 1888. But the taxes with.
out the penalty on said lands have been
placed upon the tax book for collection; and
notice Is hereby given to the nonresident
taxpayers Of said county that ! will be IN the
city Of uemphis, now known as the Taxing
District, Shelby county. Tenn, on the 18th,
18Th and 18th Of March. 1885,, for the purpose
of collecting said taxes, at the office of
Clarke, johnson 4 Co., No. $40 shelby street.
All PARTIES interested can furnish me with q
description Of their lands by letter addressed
to me at Marion, Ark, and will send
amount of taxes due, which can bo sent to
me by draft or registered letter. The tax
books will be closed positively on the 10Th
day Of April, 1888, and all delinquent taxes
will be collected by distress warrant imme-
diately. JAMES I. BARTON,
Collector Of Taxes for Crittendon Co., Ark.
N. BAH communications shauld be ad-
dressed to me as above at Mar on, Crittenden
county, Ark. 40 j. 7. b.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS.
A Quiet, Easy Death Early Yester
day Morning.
The People Of Georgia Pro-
iOundIy Moved.

ATLANTA, March 0. 0.-G0Yernr Alex
H. Stephens death occurred at half
past three Sunday morning. About
two o'clock it was evident that he was
much weaker and the crisis approach
ing. The doctors placed a strong
mustard plaster on his wrist and let it
remain for twenty minutes. When it
was removed there was not the slight
est sign of inflammation, showing
there was little vitality left. At 2:30
the extremities became cold, clammy
end assumed purplish hue. AS the
end drew near Stephens was lying on
his back, and turned slightly to the
right. The husky rattle in his throat
that had been plainly perceptible
earlier in the night had ceased en-
tirely; there was no more heavy
breathing and not the slightest gasp
ing. At 3;15 the family we're called
in, and after breathing almost imper.
ceptibly for a few moments he died
without the slightest tremor.
News of his death created the pro-
foundest sensation, as it was not known
that he was SO near deaths door.
Yesterday the remains laid in the
State Executive Mansion, and were
viewed by 1000 people
In the afternoon a meeting of citi-
zens was held, and addresses delivered
by Senator Colquiit, Judge Martin,
j. Crawford, j udge Logan, Z. Bleck-
ley and other prominent citizens. A
citizens committee was appointed to
cooperate with committees of the
Legislature and Statehouse officers in
the conduct Of the funeral.
The remains will lay in state at the
Capitol, commencing to morrow, until
the funeral next Wednesday or Thurs.
day.
Colonel John Stephens, nephew Of
the Governor, said; II have never
known him to speak so little of death
as during his present illness, or to
make SO few arrangements for the
worst that might come. In all his
other attacks he had been especially
careful to impress on me the minutest
details of his wishes and intentions.
In this illness he has not said single
word 10 regard to any of his desires.
This confirms the theory that his
illness was exhaustion, rather than
disease, that caused his death. 1t
was his mind. not his body, that gave
way"
Governor Stephens made his will
sometime ago. He leaves $4,000 to
the children of his late brother, j udge
Stephens, and the rest Of his estate,
barring few minor bequeSts, to his
nephew, Colonel John A, Stephens.
What the estate will foot up depends
largely on the sale Of his new History
of the United States"
He made about $4,000 on The
War Between the States" His new
book is selling we'll. Above the be-
quests the estate will probably pay
$4,000.
SAVANNAH, March 5.-Though not
unexpected, Governor Stephens death
was a great shock to this community,
his recent visit having brought him
in close contact with all classes. The
sad event was referred to in all Of the
churches. Public and private build
ings are draped in mourning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

The death of Alexander H.
Stephens, which occurred at half
past three o'clock yesterday morning
at Atlanta, is not a surprise to the
general public. His physical condi-
tion had been SO fragile all his life,
that his death could not have been a
surprise at any time. Having lived
out Seventy-two years, the course Of
nature was run, the sands of life gone,
and the lingering spirit took its fight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

IT is reported that the late VIM.
Dodge left $4,000 to Maryville Col
lege, East Tennessee. If this is true,
it will assure the permanency and
of that ancient institution,
the alma mater Of 50 many Presbyte.
rian ministers and ether professional
men, for long time to come.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, March 5, p.m.-CottoA
in moderate inquiry, freely supplied at
previous prices. Uplands, b 9-l6d; Or
leans, ii-l6d. Sales to-day, 5000
bales. Receipts, 10,6O0 bales Amer
lean, 1850. Futures weaker.
New ORLEANS, March 5, 11.90 am.
Cotton quiet Middling, 9ssc. Sales
to-day, 800 bales. Receipts, L, ,289 bales; at
Mobile, 800 Galveston, 2SO6 Charleston,
2649i Norfolk 1882 Savannah, 1900.
NEW YORK, March 5, 1887 pm
Cotton quiet. Ordinary, 711c; good
ordinary, SIC; low middling, 1l-16c;
middling, 10 3-l6c; good middling, 10sc;
middling fair, 1l9Sc; fair, 12tc. Futures
are dull, and to 8 points above Saturday
evenings closing prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

in a satisfactory and substantial man.
ner. The iron rails for the road are
already secured, and track laying will
begin when the contractors get the
roadbed and bridges completed, which
will be some time duriug the latter
part of the coming summer, provided
high water does not interfere with the
work. This road will be forty.seven
miles in length, and will be a very
valuable feeder to the main line, as It
will open up the gateway to the richest
cotton producing section in the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

child Of pilot Cooley, and a colored
woman whose name is unknown. The
disaster occurred near Gypsy Point,
20 miles above this city, The boat
was heavily loaded with miscellaneous
freight, the value Of which is unknown.
The boat was valued at $500; it was
insured for $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Damage 10 the Hanauer Oil
Mills.

Damage 10 the Hanauer Oil
Mills.
About 8 o'clock yesterday morning
three eoors Of the annex building
forming a part Of the Hanauer oil
mills gave way and precipitated from
600 to 700 tons Of cotton seed and oil
cake in a confused mass to the lower
part Of the structure. The damage is
variously estimated at from $500 to
$4,000, The cause Of the accident is
attributed to the soitening of the
foundation by sipe water and the two
center walls within the building con
structed with the design of strength
ening the works, also with view to
supporting the necessary weighty
machinery, let down, thus forcing the
upper floors to give way. The iron
shaiting and other apparatus within
is considerably twisted and otherwise
injured. Workmen were busy this
forenoon clearing away the wreck, and
it is expected that several days will
elapse before the mills can be operated
or the extent Of the injury fully
known. The building which tumbled
in is the newly erected addition next
to the river and west Of the Bradley
block. The latter was not affected by
the disaster.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

The City Debt Committee has re-
turned, and the indications are that a
favorable report will be forthcoming
The members decline to talk until
ready to report officially. They did
all the talking in Baltimore and New
York
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
TORridaa RuiIders.

WE have large contract for pile bridging
w on the memphis, Vieksburg and New
Orleans railroad between Vicksburg and
Memphis This will open large fielI to the
bridge builder, the lumber and the saw mill
further information, address the undersigned
at Vicksburg, Miss
1856 MoCALLA, GATES &CO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Railway NOws.

The Illinois Central railway are
pushing the construction Of their
branch road from jackson to Yazoo
City, which is known as the Yazoo
aud Mississippi Valley railroad. The
grading on this branch is moving along
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Treasury Department.
0FFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY,
WashinetOn, February "a, 1888,

Eento to the undersigned, IL has been made
70 appear that "The First National Bank Of
Memphis" in the city Of Memphis, county
Of Shelby and State Of Tennessee, has COM
Piled with all the provisions of the Act Of
citations TO extend their corporate existence
and Tor other purposes approved July IL,
1882.
D Now, therefore, Z, Jao. Jay Knox, Comp
tr0ller OF the Currency, do hereby certify that
the city Of Memphis, in the county o Shelby
and State Of Tennessee, " authorized TO have
succession for the period specified IN its
amended articles Of association, namely, un-
I'll close Of business on February "a, 1903,
In testimony whereof witness my hand and
seal Of office, this Oath day Of February, 1885,
------ Ifhi JN0. JAY KNOX,
! SEAL Comptroller Of the Currency
N-----) mo. 1861 1924
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
Notice to Passengers & Shippers
Memphis a. Little Rock II. IL. Co
LAS RE0RGANIZED,)
f. K. SIBLEY, Receiver.

OFFICE OF sUPT. AND CHEF ENGINEER, |
Memphis, February "a. 1888. I
OWING TO temporary break, caused by ex
" treme high water, all trains between
Memphis and Madison are for the present
discontinued.
During the suspension line Of steamers
will run daily, making close connection at
Madison for Little Rock and all points West.
The''Rene Macready" will leave at o'clock
this SATURDAY. evening and the "Katie
Hooper" on MONDAY evening, each leaving
on alternate days thereafter, except Sundays.
Passengers and all freight. except perish
able and live stock, will be received on beard
or at the foot Of Poplar street.
No freight Will be received after ] o'clock
pm and none for points between Hopefeld
and Madison.
No interruption to freight or travel
Elk SIBLEY.
Receiver and General Manager.
Nae ll' HG FLEMINGI
1891 Sup't and Chief Engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

Dissolution OF CO-Partnership.
THE firm of o. S. Winston & Co., grocers,
i 1873 Main street, was dissolved on March
/, 1883, by mutual consent, o. s. Winston re-
tiring. The business will he continued by
W. b. Winston and s. u. Gardiner, under
new firm assume all liabilities and will col
lect all assets. o. s. WINSTON,
W. B. WINSTON,
85 s. &. GARDINER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
CIearInghoaae Report.
ClsarinEs. Balances.
DIED.

wendell John Wendell, At 6fleen min
utes Of eleven o'clOsk, N Sunday. March
the ith.
Funeral takes place Tuesday. the 9Th inst.
at o'clock p. .sFrieBda and aequaIE.apeos
respectfully invited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
SHERIFF'S SALE
OfPersonnl Pronertx.

ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9. 1888, at 10 O'clock
Oam., will sell to the highest bidder,
S snS gsHsG S SOFAS
as the property of Caroline Euberly, to sat
isfy an execution in favor of Magdalena
Woerne. Sale near the old toll gate, Poplar
street, Mrs. Woerne's residence
JOHN SPELLMAN, Coroner.
By Thos 7 Taylor. D O. $50 6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
GAFF, FLEISCHMANM & CO.
COMPRESSED YEAST.

The undersignod are now delivering the
above yeast. daily, Ia. all parts Of the city.
reportina any negligence on part Of the dri-
yer, OTTO BcHWILLi& & 90. ACTS 1901
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
AdminIstratOr's Notice.

HWNHNHNbNNWIWH = NUNNUUs
NOTICE Is hereby given that letters OF
In administration were this day issued tc
me upon estate Of Samuel r, Cruise, deco
by Probate Court Of Shelby county, Tenn.
February IS, 1888.
BESSIE N. CRUISE. Adm'x.
Poston & Postnn. AttnrneYa. $50 "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05

Music books, magazines, illustrated
papers, etc., bound at the PUBLIC
LEDGE = N'Odery, ID Madison street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-05
mas b N.TICE.

-->----------~-..
The stated Communication Of ANGE- q
ROMANO 1853, will be held MONDAY. XX
the 9th inst. at o'clock, for dispatohlWN
harsnip Is desired. Visiting brothers trater-
nally and cordially invited
BY order of I. J. GRAHAM, W. nj
3 ID. 9. TRADKR, Secretary. NtN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-22
Eastman Bros. g. Bancroft.


1t is pretty certain when Eastman Bros. &
Bancroft make an announcement in the COL
umns of the daily papers that they have got
something to say all the ladies wish to
read. Such is the case to day They will open
this morning a line of goods that cannot be
surpassed in this city They will present q
choice collection of black and colored velvets,
pushes, brocade satins, velveteens and OTTO
man silks that have been carefully selected.
There are fifty pieces OF twenty inch colored
silks that will be offered at $125 per yard; a
splendid bargain. There are twenty-five pieces
of nineteen inch colored silks at $1.00 per
yard, black silks ranging all the way from 70
cents to $500 per yard, and black cashmere at
so cents per yard, the best bargain ever offered
at this price. We advise all of our readers
who wish to be among the lucky ones to be on
hand early.