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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
SECOND LIEUTENANTs.
Terms on Which "a Few Gentle
men in Civil Life May Obtain
Army Appointments.
speciaI to the Oourier-Journal.


WASHINGTON, May lat present
there are about sixty vacancies in the
grade of Second Lieutenant in the
army. The class which graduates at
West Point contains fifty-two mem
bers. Even should all of them pass
examination, there will still be few
vacancies to be filled by appointment
from civil life.
Adjutant General Drum has issued
an order for the instruction of such
persons as may desire to become can
didates. First, letter must be OBJ
tanned from the Secretary of War
authorizing the candidate to be exam.
ined; second, he must be over twenty
one years of age and under twenty
eight years; and, third, he must be Of
good physique, good moral character,
and not addicted to the use of intoxi,
eating liquors.
An applicant having these prelimi-
nary qualifications will be examined
in most of the rigid branches taught
at West Point, and if he passes salts
factorily will be recommend for APP
pointment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
mRxl0AN PROSPERITY,
Gen. Porte CrayOn STROLLER
Paints a Rosy Picture of the
Mexican Republic,
Special to the oOurier-JOurnal.

opoCltA W Tue OouiioI-JOuInhl.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The State
Department will publish in few days
the annual report of Consul General
Strother, of Mexico. In it he says, in
substance:
The close Of the year 1882 finds
the Mexican Republic in the enjoy
ment Of continued peace and q degree
Of material prosperity heretofore un>
known in her history. The extensive
system of railroad communications
which will connect her capital, city
with those of all the different States of
the Union, the principle seaports of
the Pacific ocean and the Gulf, and at
several different points with the rail
road system ofsthe United States, is
rapidly approaching completion. The
successful initiation of these important
has given a Stimulous to
all branches of industry, to the gov
eminent and to society, the result of
which it would be difficult to esti-
mate. Mining. which has been the
chief productive industry of the
country, is now increasing to an extra
ordinary degree, both in extent and
variety, while the old established
works, generally of silver and gold, are
introducing new methods and ma
ohinery, and actively developing their
capacities for production. We hear
81 the discovery of new veins, the re-
opening of old and abandoned mines,
the discovery of iron, coal and petro.
leum, and all elements of material
wealth with a rapidity that battles
statistics"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

hsd l2i victories, aAd ths s. Of fIaFs
Temple are the nearest approach 10
her Ia this respect. The number Of
heats that she trotted in 2.30 or bet
ter was 332. The actual net gains,
aside from expenses, that she has
brought to her owner foot up $246,-
$50. No horse of any age or country
ever won so much money as the little
inbred Abdallah more, who is now
meekly performing the duties OF a
matron at Fashion Stud Farm. Her
long career was in flush times; $4,000
purses were not unfrequent, and sew
eral people whom she has enriched
have cause to bless the day when it
was decided that she was too i'll tenn
pered for blowing, and had better be
trained for the track. There are but
three others whose winnings reach
treble figures in the thousands, viz /:
American Girl, $ll8.l00; Rarus, $ll4,-
$50, and Judge Fullerton, SlO2,035
Dexter, Flora Temple, Hopeful and
Lady Thorn do not fall far short of
reaching 100000 The greatest win
ner on the running turn in this coun-
try was Hindoo, and his net earnings
to less than $4,000,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
TREASURY OFFICIALS,
A Number OF suspensions and
Removals Threatened in the
South.
Special to Courier.Journal.


WASHINGTON, May l.-Secretary
Folger superseded Galena Green,
Treasury Agent, ETC., at Jackson,
Tenn, pending the investigation of
serious charges of Irregularities
and general crookedness preferred
against him by responsible par
ties, and accompanied by specific
afiidavits. 1t was stated at the Treas
ury Department this evening that
Green's suspension was a primary
move toward similar action in cases
of other Treasury officials against
whom charges have been preferred,
notably Collectors Haynes and Good
rich, of Brownsville, and Marshal
Umbdenstock, of Texas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

Congestion Of the lungs, Inflammation
Of the throat and difficulty Of breathing,
frequently result from severe cold. The
remedial properties combined in DR..
Jaynes Expectorant are especially de-
signed to break up feverish and inAam-
matory tendencies, remove construction
Of the throat, and by bringing about q
free expectoration, promote natural res
plration and a speedy cure. A reputation
maintained for forty years affords TO all o
guarantee Of the practical merit Of the
remedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

THE Gazette fund for the relief of
the family of the late conductor, j ohm
NJ. Cain, murdered at Mulberry Sta>
ton, on the Little Rock and Fort
Smith railway, amounting to s2l4l.25,
was paid over to Mrs. Cain last Wed.
nesday by Mr.. George Russ Brown,
city editor Of the Gazette. This lib.
eral contribution to bereaved family
is highly creditable to the railroad
men, the public at large and to the
Gazette for its persistent and success
full efforts. 1t is a satisfaction to know
that Memphis people also contributed
a considerable sum included in the
above amount.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
AdVertising i)GaAMIll

''il has bssoiae 50 common 10 Erits the 30.
ginning OF an srticle, in an elegant interest,"
ing manner,
"Ihen run II into some advertisement that
We avoid all such,
And simply call attention 10 the merits Of
Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as pos.
ITO induce people
10 give them one trial, which 80 proves
else"
TIE REMEDY SO favorably noticed in all
the papers,
Religious and secular, is
all other medicines. :
There is no denying the virtues Of the
bop plant, and the .proprietors ofHop Bitters
have shown great SIRE Rdness
And ability
tues are 50 palpable to every one's obserya-
tioa.
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Price $500.

A scientific and economical apparatus for
lighting for Home, Business, Office, Mining
and Manufacturing purposes. COMPLETE
IN ITSELF. The Electric Current being
ratus by our adjustm ents, for which we make
extra charges, can be adapted to use as a
Burglar Alarm, Medical Battery. Call Bell, OF
for Automatic Electric Gas Lighting Our
burglar alarm is so constructed that the in
truder is Immediately confronted with q
light and bell alarm at the same instant,
Reliable agents wanted all over the country.
Enclose stamp for circular. PORTABLE
ELECTRIC LIGHT CO., % Water street,
Boston. Chartered under the laws Of Massa-
cbusetts, December, 1882.
"a Portable Electric Lighter for IS is beinr
extensively sold by the Portable Electric
Light Co., Of % Water street, Boston. 1t il
an economical and safe apparatus for light.
ing. for home and business purposes. Sci.
entifc American, New York, December 49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04


GEELRAL Crook and staff went to
Chihuahua about the 18th Of last
month 10 confer with the military
EEthoriIss as 70 the policy to be pur-
sBsa Inward thshosfile Apaches. After
remaining . day in conference he left
for Dsuming and other points con-
vsnisnt to the Seld of operations. 1t
vas understood that General Crooks
policy was to enlist friendly Indians;
that he would take the field as their
leader and not use regular troops on
either side. The idea was 10 fight
Indians with Indians, and General
Crooks desire was to cross the line
between the two countries at pleasure
snd fight Indians wherever they were
to be found. The military and the
people Of Northern Mexico heartily
approve the proposition. The Apaches
have given them a great deal of
trouble for many years. It is estims-
ted that the murders committed by a
little band Of less than one hundred
warriors, in the last two years, amount
to over one thousand, to say nothing
Of houses burned, ranches desolated
stock driven of and mining enter.
prises checked. The Mexican the
DRY as to these blood thirsty savsges
is the true one. They do not feed
them on army rations, furnish them
with blankets and Winchester rifles.
put them on reservation, steal the
reservation back and then send ont
infantry regiments with brass band
in front to fight Indians. To their
mind the only good Indians of this
warlike tribe are dead ones. When
they fight it is in earnest and
when an Apache warrior gets a
reservation it is about six by three
feet. This is Gen. Crooks plan also
and it was thought only few days
ago that he would be permitted to
settle this business in his own way
Now it seems there is hitch-s red
tape obstruction. The Mexican Sen
ate has to be consulted before Gen
Crook and his command can.beIoficial
lypermitted to cross the line. There il
no railroad Communication as yet be
tween the City of Mexico and tn,
northern States of Mexico. Henc,
all messages must be transmitted b
New Orleans or Washington. 1t ma,
be month before the necessary per
mission is granted 1t is believed
however, that General Crook ha,
crossed into Mexico aRd is far beyout
the reach of telegraphic dispatch
If SO he will not be heard from fo
several days, perhaps not until he ba
punished the Apaches. He is ever,
inch fighting man and understand
thoroughly the methods Of Indial
warfare. The Apache must 60 eithe
by few bold strokes or the gradua
abrasion of an advancing civilization
General Crooks plan is the short
est, most effective and most humane
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
..Became sound and wen.

r. V. Pierce, M. D: Dear Sir-My
wife, who had been i'll for over two
years, and had tried many other medi-
cines, became sound and we'll by using
your "Favorite Prescription" My
niece was also cured by its use, after
several physicians had failed to do her
any good. Yours truly,
THOMAS j. METHyIN,
Hatcher's Station, Ga.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

THE SOmerv:lle Falcon says: We
learn that the recent act of the Legis
lature changing the lines between
Fayette and Upton counties meets
with strong opposition and that legal
steps viii be taken to stay the operas
tions Of the law until another session
Of the Legislature when an effort will
be made to orspeal the act and re-
establish the old lines, at least SO far
as the territory cut of from Fayette
Is concerned. Our informant saws
that about half the land owners are
very much opposed to any change.
We were opposed to the change in our
county line and did what we could to
aeisst II, and We hope the movement
nov being made TO prevent this loss Of
tsrritDTy 70 Fayetfe VIII be successful.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Saturday, May 5. 1883,
ChanCery Sale Of
Real Estate.

No. 1858 R--Chancery Court of Shelby coun-
ty-Sara 2 Ashbrook VS. II G Ashbrook ct al
RI virtue of an introductory decree for sale.
- entered in the above cause on the 18Th dav
Of April. 1888, / will sell at publie
auction, to the highest bidder, in front of
the CLERK and Masters office. courthouse of
Shelby county, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, May 10, 1883,
within legal hours the following described
property, situated in city of Memphis, Shell
BY county, Tenn, to-wit:
A. certain lot or parcel of ground fronting
ON Market Square and consisting of lot 278
and the west half of lot 279 as designated on
the map Of said city, the whole Of said lot 10
be sold, being bounded as follows: Begin
ming at the northwest corner OF said lot 278.
and running thence east with Market street
hity,aye feet eight and one-quarter inches
10 sA-lD to a stake; thence south one
hundred and forty-eight and one-
half feet Q4s19 to an alley; thence
west with said alley to the southwest corner
Of said lot as; thence north with the west
line Of said lot 27S to the beginning, upon
which stands brick residence.
Terms of sale, cash.
This April Is, 1888.
RI BLACK, c and M.
By ] NJ Bradley, D. G. d NJ.
Beiskell, Weatherf0rd & Heiskell. G. w.
Heiskell, Estes q Elicit AMI R. NJ Heath.
aSasSho =. 4U "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

JAY GOULD and party spent several
hours in Little Rock yesterday, and
left in the afternoon for Hot Springs.
They will probably continue their
southwestern trip to California. Its
becoming quite fashionable to make
this trip. Senator Edmunds, Gen.
Albert Pike and other parties are en-
route to California over the same lines,
if not already there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
tale

Ma.WIL1IAM Alexander Donelsou,
of Hermitage, Davidson county, has a
large number Of relics Of Andrew
Jackson and other heroes of the olden
time. He proposes, during military
week, to present to the Historical So>
ciety the sword which was presented
TO General jackson by the people of
Tennessee just after the battle Of
New Ofleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
No Dudes in cincinnati.
Atlanta Constitution.

There are no dudes in Cincinnati.
The wealthiest and NEST refined young
man in the town will stand up and
drink seven schooners of beer with
the humblest citizen, provided the
humblest citizen pays for the beer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Administralor,a Notice.

HAVING qualified as administrator Of tbo
IL estate Of Il. \. Jones, this therefore IA N
notity all persons having claims against said
estate to present them, duly pr1baled. within
said estate to call and settle, N"iAs
600 D, =. GOODYEAR, admir-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Horses That Have Made For
tunes.
a..

The list Of trotting horses who
have won purses or stakes aggregating
at least $4,000 comprises 22l names
OF horses that have performed from
the days Of Dutchman and Lady
Suffolk, who began their victorious
careers in 1880, down TO the Cling
stone, Edwin Thorne, Santa Claus,
ETC., Of the present day.
The palm as a campaigner must be
awarded to Goldsmith Maid. From
1866 to 1877 this marvellous little mare
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
A ToIIet Secret.
Bfooklyn Earle.

, Striped hose for ladies are passc.
Solid colors are now considered the
fashion. The newest shades are tan
Bordeaux, mode, Havana brown, sap.
Phlre blue, terra Gotta, crushed straw
berry and myrtle green.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
9UBLIC LEDGER.
rEIDAr EyENINa, 80 8 IS

In the Chancery Court at Nashville
Wednesday, in the case of X. f.
Looney VS.. the estate of Thomas
0'Conner ct al, an order was issued
Diminishing the suit as to the Tennes-
see Coal, Iron and Railroad Company,
with costs to complainant. This re-
duces the case to a contest between
Colonel Looney and the 0'Conner es.
tofa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

Hand bills Of all sizes, from the
smallest to three sheet poster. done
with neatness and dispatch, at the
PUBLIC LEDGER job printing office.
Prices as low a. the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
CROUCH ON RATS.

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies,
ants, bed bugs, skunks, chipmunks
gophers. l5c. Druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Trustees Sale.

RY virtue of authority in me vested by a
~ certain trust deed given by 7. NJ. Bland
book No. l46, page 304. OF the Register
office Of Shelby county. Tennessee, to secure
certain indebtedness therein mentioned, and
default having been made in payment, and BY
request of the benefciaiies therein, / will.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Trust Sale,


n pursuance Of a certain trust decd eRis-
tered in book No, lie, page $50, Registers
ONCE, Shelby county, Ienp., executed by
Philip I. Jones to the undersigned conyev-
ing the tract Of land therein described, con-
tanning 2l4 acres, more or less. in range 8.
section 2 and Eleventh Surveyors District
beginning at the corner of Freemand and
Bryant's 4T acre tract, rning west 81 chains
81 links to stake;thence south 81 chains
to stake on John williams north boundo
airy line thence west 8 chains IS links to n
stake; thence south 7 chains 50 links to a
stake in the middle of the Macon road.
thence along the meanderings of said road
eastwRrdly 4S chains 50 links 10 stalrS.
thence north 81 chains 60 links TO the benio,
ming. Twill, at the request of the benefnisrv.
Ihos. Garrett, sell said land at pnblic sncI
tiOn, to the highest bidder, for cash. M tho
southwest corner Of Main and Madilon Sta.
Taxing District, Shelby county, known az
Thursday, May 81, 1883.
Equity Of redemption expressly waived.
sell and convey only as trustee
p,.,GnS B.. MADDUX, Trustee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
CHANCERY SALE
Real Rstata

GCSa1 ESTATE.
No. 422l, R-Ghancery Court of Shelby ceun-
y-Henry W Joiner Va. VIM L Joiner.
QI virtue of an interl0outory decree for
" sale. sentered In the above cause on tho
2Sih day Of November. l882,in M So, page 6s4.
Iyill sell. at pub 10 auction. to the highest
bidder, in front Of the Clerk and Masters
Office, courthouse of Shelby county, Memphis,
Tenn.t on
Saturday, May 5, 1883,
within legal hours, an undivided one. half
interest in the following described property.
situated in the city of Memphis, now Iaxins
District Of Shelby county, Tenn, to-Wit:
Beginning at the northwest corner of TX
change and second streets, running north
With the west line Of Second street 81 feet and
~ inches; thence west "a feet and 8 inches:
thence south 81 feet and II inches; thence
east "a feet and inches to the beginning.
Terms of Sale-0na credit of seven months.
note with good personal security required.
lien retained. redemption barred.
This April II, 1888.
r. ] BLACK, Clerk and Master,
By George Mallory, DC. & M,
W Gibson, sol. for comp'lt.
26 80 A50I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Browns BronohiaI Troches f

coughs and colds. 81 have used them for
more than dozen years, and think them
the best and most convenient relief ex-
tant. Rev. G. NJ, Humphrey, Gratz,
KN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
A Daughters Misery.

ELEVEN years our daughter suffered on a
bed OF misery,
From complication of kidney, liver,
rheumatio trouble and Nervous debility,
Under the care Of the best physicians,
who gave her disease various names,
But no relief.
And now she is restored to US In good
health by as simple remedy as Hop Bitters,
that We had stunned for years before using
it."-THR PARENTS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

Ladies and all sufferers from neural
gia, hysteria and all kindred complaints.
will find withouta rival Browns Iron
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Did She Diep

''Nol
"She fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time for years."
The doctors doing her no good"
And at last was cured by this Hop Bitters
the papers say so much about"
Indeed Indeed"
How thankful we should be for that med
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

FARMISoToN, ILLe-Dr. NJ. It. Gam
Die says Il prescribe Browns Iron
Bitters in my practice and il gives salts
faction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04

FORT STEVENSON, DAKOTA TER. Rev.
James MeCarty says: Browns Iron
Bitters cured me Of severe dyspepsia"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-04
Father is Getting Well,

my daughters say:
Hop Bitters,"
he is getting well after his long suffering
from disease declared incurabe"
And we are so glad that no used your
Bltters. "a LADY Of Utica, N. Y.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

PARIS, April 23.-It is stated the object
of the alliance between Germany, Austria
and Italy is to secure the isolation OF
France Ia order to effect simultaneous
disarmament, which Prince Bismarck in
tends to propose at an European congress.
PARIS, April 23.-The committee of the
chamber of deputies, TO which was referred
the bill providing conversion of per
cent. rentes into ~ per cents, has report
ed favorably.
In debate, in the chamber of deputies,
Paul de Cassagnac declared he would vote
for the bill, because he hoped it would con-
tribute to the ruin of the Republic. The
debate adj ourned.
BERLIN, April 23.-William Charles
Hartwig Peters,the naturalist and traveller
is dead.
VIENNA, April 23.-Two hundred army
bakers bake in place OF The striking cit!
bakers. The strike will extend to othe
trades. Aman distributing pamphlets anC
melting workmen to strike was arrested.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-24
ENGLISH GRAIN MARKETS.

LONDON, April 23.-7he Mark Lane Egc-
press, in its review of the British grain
trade the past week says: The wheat crop
is materially improved during the week,
and says trade is frmer. Flour is steadier;
barley in favor of buyers. In foreign
wheats there was small business. The
floating bulk is steadily decreasing. Flour
and maize are frmer. Cargoes off coast
inactive. There were nineteen arrivals,
eight cargoes sold, nine withdrawn, twelve
remaining, including nine of red winter,
and two of California. Sales of English
wheat for the week, 54,556 quarters, at Ais
Sd against ,138 quarters, at 46s Sd the
corresponding week last year.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-24
NEW YORK.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. !

Especial Telegram to the Globe
New YORK, April 23.-The day has been
rather dull and uneventfnl one in Wall
street. Reports of continued cold and
stormy weather in the Northwest had an
unfavorable effect on speculation. The
weakest spot was in Wabash preferred. 1t
sold at Ak, though just before the close
it was advanced per cent. Northwestern
holds remarkably steady. and does not
yield as the sellers of it would wish. There
has been much bear talk, though it availed
but little, and during the closing half hour
there was good deal of strength in sew
eral properties. Manitoba continues to be
a favorite, and as an per cent. stock
does not look unreasonable at present fig
ures. It has been a poor day for rumors,
and the board room traders for the present
seem to control the situation.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-24
NO. Ia
Competitive Military Drill.

NASHVILLE, April 2s.-Fifty FIVE infantry
companies, five batteries of artillery and
several noted military bands of music from
different parts of the United States, have
been entered for competitive drill here
the 21st of May. Inquiries for accommo-
dations are pouring in. The military will
be encamped on the elevated PLAIN tive
miles west of the city in tents. The en-
tries, so far, embrace companies from
Boston to Galveston, and from Savannah
to Dubuque.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-24
Jefferson Davis to be Present.

NASHVILLE, April 23.-The Southern
Historical society meets here May %. Hon.
Jefferson Davis will not deliger the reg.
ular oration, but it is expected he will be
present as member of tho society. The
meeting will continue three days
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-24
Alexander Mitchell

N1LwAUKxn, April 2s.-Ale1ander Mitch
ell returned home from New York last
night and appeared On the street this
morning. He is looking SIS hale and even
moro hearty than for a long time. Mr..
Mitchell was talked with on 'changs by q
GLOBE reporter, who found him scanning
the bulletin bosrd. He said that he had
done nothing important while away, and
had brought home no news. Mr.. Mitchell
expressed himself as feeling as well as he
looked. The old merchants on the board
monopolized his attention, and all of them
seemed glad and anxious to greet the man
wealth