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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
The Sunken YaHOO.
New Q leans states, 5.


The steamer Yszoo was valued at
$1,000, and was insured for $4,000 in
the Pc, pies Insurance Company, OF
New Orleans. and the Eureka Insur-
ance Company, of Cincinnati. She
had two.thirds of load. In the safe
there was about $500 in cash, which
went down with the boat. Mr.. J. H.
Richardson. a passenger residing at
the cut off on bayou Macon, very
herOically saved Miss Daniels, lady
passenger, by catching her foot as
she was going down. He pulled her
up, and she very sensibly listened to
his commands. They caught foater
and soon reached the floating cabin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
Bad Prospects for Wheat.
Lonjon Telegraph.


1t is stated by a trustworthy an.
thority that there has never been a
wore prospect for the wheat crop 10
these islands at this season OF the
year than there is at present. The
very serious conseq uences involved In
this anticipation can hardly be over
estimated. There is no branch of
British trade, enterprise and com
merce, no department Of social life,
upon which agricultural depression
does not exercise a powerful, if not
paramount, influence Every indus
ny in the country is affected directly
Jr indirectly BY the well being or the
reverse OF the landed and larming in
rerest, and to the seven more or less
uDiavorable harvests which we have
mad since 1876, inclusive of that year.
II appears more than probable at this
moment that an eighth is about TO
ne added. The stars in their
courses have, in fact, fought against
the British farmer for SO many sea
sons that not few are beginning to
give up all hope One of the most saga
clous land agents in the West of En-
sland has lately written that rents in
his leighborhood have now settled
Town finally at a reduction OF from 10
o 70 per cent, and | do not think
there is any general discomfort on that
mead; but the constant wet Ia kes away
what chance farmers may have OF
Irowins oats and barley at profit
from deficiency of yield and expense OF
harvesting At 5s bushel wheat, OF
course, will not pay. Unless. however,
we are soon to have the bl ssing OF
ry springs and hot summers once
more | do not see a future either for
rnants or landlords" Unpleasant
aud dlscouraging as the prospect may
Oe it canuot be ignored. Indeed
he signs of the times were
the subject of such general
aud alarmed conversation 10
lark Lane and other agricultural
'aunts and markets on Saturday last
nat it were vain to prophesy smooth
hings, or, in Sir Richard Steele's
words. to play upon the lutte when
We ought to be blowing the alarm
rumpet The proportion Of laBd
own thus far 10 wheat was probably
Ot more than tSo-ihirds of the usual
cIeage devoted down to the end o.
January to that cereal 10 these islands
'ince then the weather has been 81
'ersisteutly wet that the planting O
wheat has be almost entirely
'hecked, and it will soon be too lat,
r farmers TO feel any inclination t
Nv it at all, except 10 those compare
vely few districts where spring vari
ties are usually successful The in
nssant rain has 10 many places rotteC
he seed as it lay 10 The saturated
round, and the slugs. favored b,
moisture. have devoured not a little
the buried grain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
The Eastward Produce Move
ment.
Chicago 1imes.

The weakly statement Of East
bound shipments shows notable in
crease. The total Tonnage Tor the
week just ended was 59,937 tons,
against 52,86D i"r the week previous,
an increase Of 7O17 tons. In 1882 the
tonnage for the corresponding week
was $3.50 tons. leaving balauce in
favor OF 1883 Of q ,348 tons. The in
crease last week covered all shipments
of staples. There was an increase iu
hsur shipments OF 5477 ton; in grain,
779 tons; 10 provisions, 1877 tons The
N excl Plqle officials claim that their
road carried 60OU tons. 1The excep-
tionsl heavy shipments for last week
were a surprise to the railroad men.
who pr dicttd that the statemen
would show a decrease. 1t is consid-
cred that decrease will take place
from now on. The litlle expert de-
maud has almost entirely ceased, as
is evidenced by the TACT that ocean
rates are again weak and declining
The large shipment OF provisions is
accounted for by the alleged desire OF
shippers TO get coDsignments into the
German ports before the prohlbitory
decree regarding American pork goes
into effect. The last ship which eau
be utilized for this purpose sails Oh
the 18th int. The demand for houi
and grain Tor shipment has been quit,
active. Rail rates are finn and &c, an
rates week. Export d,mand is very
light.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
Two Heroes.
New York Times.

The recent Chicago tragedy that
filled Mr.. Elliott with mourning and
bullets, and subjected Mr.. Dunn to
the inconvenience OF night in the
stationhouse, is iull of interest to the
rising generation Elliott and Dunn
are recognized by all readers and lovers
of dime novels as true heroes, aud
there are thousands of boys who will
take keener interest in the story oil
Elliott's death than they would in
almost any other imaginable event ex
cent, perhaps, fight between Sullivan
aud Mace.
The late Mr.. Elliott was in every
way man deserving Of the highest
Juvenile admiration He was a prize
| tighter, and although there are some
writer's OF dune novels who hold
that a bandit is, on the whole
nobler than prize fighter, there
can be no question that The
latter is necessarily true hero. Mr.
Elliott was, moreover, a man of much
versatility. He was eminent as (
thief, a burglar and highway robber
and he had once murdered a police
man There are few prominent Jail
! in which Mr.. Elliott did not, at ont
time or another, take up his abode
but, like other gentlemen OF his class
executive clemeDoy usually shortened
his residence in prison. In short, Mr.
ElliotV had risen 10 the very from
rank in bis profession, and his was I
career of which no boy Of spirit coulc
read without an earnest desire TO FOL
low his example.
Mr. Dunn Is in his way almost al
celebrated as Dir Elliott, He is {
prominent murderer, a successful
thief. and a we'll known professiona
gambler. He has never pursued priE,
fighting as a profession, but he ha
labored in behalf of the cause l.!
arranging prize fights and training
fighters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
How q Or In Grower Kills
Ducks.
Gridley Herald.

The wild ducks are more destruct-
i've to grain this winter than are the
geese. At least that is the complaint
of the rancuers. While the geese feed
more or less during the day, the ducks
conhne their depredations to the
night when the darkness prevents the
herders from successfully warning
against them. Charles Chapman has
been greatly annoyed by ducks, and
his grain has suffered to a considera-
Die extent. But Charley has hit upon
an expedent that is not only protect
ing his grain, but threatening
to annihilate the duck fami,
ly. He stretched FIVE stands
of barDed fence wire from the
top Of his barn to a post twenty five
feet high placing the wires about eight
inches apart. A hair trigger shotgun,
loaded, was fastened on the side Of the
post, at the top, the muzzle pointing
along.the wires, from one of the lat
ter a small wire ran to the trigger OF
the gun This trap was set Thursday
night. The wires were only "a feet in
length
About 2 o'clock Friday morning,
Charley was awakened b. the dis.
charge of the gun. Then followed a
chorus of ''quacks." He went out.
% the ground in the vicinity of the
wires he found twenty three ducks.
Nineteen were dead. the remainder
crippled so badly that they couldn't
fly. Ten ofthe lot had been struck
by the shot from the gun The re
mainder had flown against the wires.
the shock killing them. He reloaoed
the gun and put up one OF the wires
which had oeen loosened from the
pole Between three and four o'clock
this morning he was again walked up,
but didn't 10 out. When he arose in
the morning be picked up thirty-seveu
dead ducks-making a total Of sixty
killed during the night. He was in
town on Friday, and told US that he
intend, d erecting at least 500 yards of
the trap on his grain fields.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08

was wealthy. and when the young girl
met him again be proposed marriage,
and said he would take her to st.
Louis aud introduce her to his family,
Miss Manning consented and they
were married The next day her
parents heard Of it, and three days
after Mr.. Savage was jailed on charge
of burglary, and the girl discovered
that her husband was one of the most
notorious burglars in the West
After more than six years of misery,
Mrs. Savage yesterday secured a d.
vorce in this city,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
Some sccnunt henIIv

1t is the genera, benei that boys 4,
Rc,uaiu a.e, and goats ale RI XIV
worthless animals, placed upon earl
for the sole purpose OF testing tb,
ChriStiau patience and endurance o
the parentor owner But there ar
glorious excep 10 the rule. A
Georgia boy. according to the A,lanlt
Constitution, last year cul ,ivate
three quarters OF an acre Of land viii
a goat, raising 233 pounds of lint CIT
ton If that by could do as wei
with a thousand as re did with one
it would pay for somebody to multipl,
the RnaIs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
Cincinnati Enquirer. 2S.

The Louisville and Nashville, Ohio
and Mississippi, Cincinnati, New Or.
leans and Texas Pae fc roads, and the
Louisville Mail Line, have, for the
purpose of competing with the steam
boats, made the following rates on
freight received for new Orleans uI
to tonight: First class, 70 cents;
second, 60; third. 80, and the fourth
and fifth and sixth class freight, 81
cents per 100. Apples, potatoes and
onions, 30 cents per barrel; bacon, 81
cents per 100, ard whisky and pork 81
per barrel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
W. f on The Waters.
San Francisco Chronicle.

6ah AIhuNltNO NuEUnlClbs
There arrived ~ be- City Of Toxic
Yesterday five dark skinned natives O.
the South Sea I.lsDd., who ha4 been
pick q VI in a csnoe BY the American
ship Nor bern Light. The ship founo
them sdr IL aud IN a dying condition
on Drctmb r 10, in lat. 70 81 sou,l
and long, 1852 L east The boat con.
tainedI ten persons, FIVE of whom hao
died from starvation There wa,
one woman among the survivors They
proved TO be natives OF the Gilberl
group They WIRE so emaciated and
looked so wretcbed, especially III,
woman. that at FIRST their recovery W :
believed to be impossible. However,
they received all possible care, and ali
recovered Their story was that in
attempting to cross from o.e
island to another a storm overtou
them and carried them o.
sea and out Of sight of land. They
had nothing to eat, and managed I,
get only such sustenance ss a littl1
rain was able TO give. The woman
gave birth to a child while on board
the Northern Light. They are to b,
sent back from here to Australia
thence to the FIJI Islands, and from
there to the Gilbert Islands.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
The Tennessee River Trade.
NalhKille World. 6.

Messrs Jones and Allison returned
Yesterday from inspecting the steame.
Robert X. Anderson, commanded by
Captain Rives. In an interview with
Colon Jones, it was ascertained that
the four steamers plying the Tennessee
river between Decatur aud Chattanoo-
ga were doing an immense business; in
fact, II was all they could do TO trans.
port the largely increasing freigbis.
The Anderson recently nsde a trip
from Decatur TO Guntersville with a
cargo, dropped it on the wharf at that
place and took another cargo back to
Decatur. 1t was considered one OF
the best trips ever made on the Ten
nesSee river A large amount Of cot
ton and grain is now being transported
by steamer on the Tennessee river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
ADVICE 10 ConsnmntIYes.

On the appearance of the FIRST symp
toms-as genfral debility, loss q
appetite, pallor. chilly sensations, fol
lowed by night sweats and cough
prompt measures for relief should b
taken. Consumption is scroiulou
disease OF the lungs:-thereiore usc
the great anti-scrofula, or blood pur
her and strength restorer,-Dr
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery ;
Superior to cod liver oil as a nutritiv,
snd unsurpassed as a pectoral. Fo
weak lungs splitting OF blood, an,
kindred aft ctions, it has no equal
Sold by druggists the world over. Fo
Or, Pierce's pamphlet on Uonsump
ton, send two stamps to World
Dlsnensary edicalAssociation, Buff
10. N. Y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
How Forrest Regained His
Property.
Philadelphia Press.

A singular fact has lately come to
light ia connt ctlon with the late Ed
win Forrest, which possesses more
than ordinary interest. Pending the
proceedings between Mr.. and Mrs.
Forrest, the great actor decided all
hiS estate 70 bis three sisters, giving
each u equal share. Subsequently,
one Of them died without issue, aud
her share OF the estate, with what had
been left her by the arst sister dead,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
A story of a street Filtration.
Omaha Herald.

On June s, 1876, Miss Annie l..
Manning, the daughter of a Detroit
Merchant, while returning from her
music teacher, met young man on
the street ana b, gan fllrtsuon. He
approached her anu spoke, SAY ing that
his name was William Savage, and
mat he resided in ST Louis, where
his family occupieda prominent social
position Mr.. Savage walked with
Hiss Manning to hcr hume, and. be.
lore leaving made 90 appointment to
meet her the next day, In the mean .
time he discovered that the family
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
BURNE rI'S COCO,INE
Has ReceivedG VsrsaI IndOrse.
In Z.

No other prvpa,a ivu possesses such
remarkable properties Tor embelllshing
and strengthening the hair and ren
deriug it dark aud glossy. 1t cures
badness aud eradicates dandruff.
Burnelts Flavorlng Extracts are
the best
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
The Largest Pearl Ever Found.
Merican Einanoaro


Some remarkable pearls lately found
near La Paz, Lower California, have
excited much interest. Three such
extraordinary events have taken place
during the past month. Probably the
largest pearl on record, weighing sew
enty>6ve carats, was found toward the
close OF December. The fishermen
sold it on the spot for $4,000, which,
however. was an insignificant sum
compared with its real value. Now
comes the announcement that one of
the fishermen employed has just dis
covered a finely tinted and perfectly
formed pearl weighing forty-seven
carats, and valued on the spot at
$4,000; while yet another pearl was
found about the same time, smaller
than the former, but of perfect shade,
weighing forty carats and valued at
$4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
'uBLII LEDGER.
INC Growth Of The Norhwesr.

Oregon newspapers, reviewing the
events Of the past year, show the ex
istence of a remarkable degree OF
prosperity in that State. Ten years
ago the population Of Portland was
less than twelve thousand. To day il
is nearly three times that number, and
is continually increasing. During
1882, $3,0OO,OO0 was spent upon new
buildings in that citA and $lU0. 00O on
its streets. Its whole trade for the
year amounted to $4O, 000, 900, and the
exports to $23, Us, 95l.
Equally favorable reports come from
Washington Territory, whose vast for
ests Of valuable timber furnish an ar
ticle of export that is wanted in all
parts of the world. Thirty years ago
Professionals first saw mill was built.
To day there are numerous towns in
which lumber saving is the main in
dustry In 1881, 475, 900 cubic feet Of
lumber we're exported. The amount
sawed in 1882 is estimated at over
3O0,0OO,0O0 feet. The mills are
nearly all lighted by electricity, and
are the scenes of ceaseless labor.
Various kindred forms Of industry
have arisen out of the abundance of
timber, including coOperage and ship
Blu lding.
Among the recent settles in this
favored region are some OF the Russian
Jewish immigran S, and reports re
ceived from their settlements give
good ground for believing in the
successful issue to their agricultural
experiments. Altogether, both Ore
gon and Washington Territories seem
to be thriving to a much greater de-
gree than California, their South.
ern neighbor, and are attracting
comparatively larger share OF immi
OFatIOn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08

Many London ladies' crop their hair
short and wear an almost entire wig,
aad consequently catch cold more fire.
quently than their American cousins,
but of course they all use DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08

- - - Al -.
10 al who are suffering iron, tue errors an
indiscr tions OF youth, nervous weakness
early decay. loss OF manhood, etc, will SEND
4 .tc.pe ,ust viii cure you, FREE y
ChANtk. This sroa. ulneas wNs discoveries
By ms lvnary Ia South Amerlca. Send
telf-addressc envelope n the Rev. JOanPH i.
.sIIN. Station D. New York City.
62xxxiYo2d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08

PENSIONS s sGI sold 5I5,. Widow Es, Par ai!
ease wound. injury or 6ea h entities. In
creases bountiesi back pay; DISCHARGES pro-
cured De.eition removed. Fees 3 -. send
stamp for Instructions. n w tITzGERAiD 4
Co., Pension Attorneys, Washington, D. q.
30&Wi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08

d., Of Medical Faculty, Laval Univcr-
'ity, Quebec, states: Il have found OI-
denis Liquid Reefs s"nic particu-
larly useful in advanced stages of con-
sumption, weakness, dyspepsia and all
nervous affections. In pregnant women
it has been retained when every other
article of feed as rejected. Palatable
and easy Of digestion" (rake no other J
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
saturday, March "A, 1883,

At u M, in front Of the lots on Second strest
Memphis, Tennessee, offer for sale at public
outcry TO the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
loving DESCRIBED lots of land. alt lying in
Lots aud ~ Of the ToiboI ~ division, loi
nine W. fronts twenty one and 81 100 (2i SJ-
lOO) feet on the west tide o. Second street
running back 1851 oct, and Is bounded an
the north by the south line of the alley i'm
meaiately south VI the Greenlaw 0perahouse,
ten lOl adioips lot No on the south side Sf
the latter lot and has front Of 81 81 100 feat
on second street running back 1857 feet In
an alley. Equity Of redemption waived IN IN
SAG w Ir9 us deed; II MARTIN, Trustee,
Memphis, February IL. 1883. 100 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
Browns Bronchial TrOcheu 70,

coughs and colds: The only article of
the kind which has done me good service.
want nothing better. Rev. II. r. Craig,
Otisville, N. Y. Sold only in boxes.
Price, 25 cents
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
JUDTCIOUS ADVERTISlNGI

creates many a new business,
Enlarges many an old business.
REEVES many a dull business,
keseues many a lost business,
Saves many falling business,
Preserves many a large business,
Secures success in any business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
Trustees Sale.

RY virtue of deed Of trust to us executed
~ as trustees, on the 10Th day Of January,
1889, by George L Fleece, duly recorded In the
registers office Of shelby county, Ter messed
in book No. 1885, page 6)S, to secure the in
debtedness therein ttt forth, which is now
past due and unpaid, vt the request of the
beneficiary in said trust deed, we will on
saturday, March 81. 1858,
at IL o'clock M, sell at the southwest corner
Of Main and Madison streets, in Memphis,
Tennessee, (now Taxing ID strict OF Shelby
county, Tennessee at public auction, TO the
highest bidder, for cash, the following prop
erty, described In said tru, deed toswit: Lets
five t5), Fix (6), seven ~ d eight (S) Of sec
ton four ~, in township one CD, range nine
l9) wet. containing in all six hundred and
forty. (6iO) acres, and also the south half OF
fractional lot tour A. OF section FIVE (5), in
township one d), range nine 49, west, con
tanning iifty-ive 1857 acre., both of said tracts
Of land together making six hundi ed and
ninety-five l69G acres, all lying and being in
Shelby county, Tennessee, and described a.
above set forth. All right of equity Of re-
demption is waived in case OF sale. Title
believed to be COED, but we sell only az
trustees. w Y OHUMES,
l. W HUMES,
Memphis. February ID, 1888. Iss u
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REMEMBER THIS.
IF YOU ARE SICK.

II you are sick, HOP BITTERs will
surely aid Nature in making you well
again when oil else fails.
II you are comparatively we'll. but
feel the need Of a q and tonic and slim
uiantpeyer rest asy till you are made
anew being By the use Of
HOP BlTTERS.
II you are costive or dyspeptic, or
are SUFFERING fr, m any other the
numei Gus diseases Of the stomach or
bowels 1t is your own fault if you re-
main i'll, for
HOP BITTERS
are the sovereign REMEDY in all such
complaints
If you are wasting away with any
forl of Kidney disease, step tempting
Death this moment, and turn for q
cure to
HOP BITTERs.
If you are sick with that terrible
sickness Nervousne, S, you will find a
Balm Ia 5ilead" in the use Of
HOP BlTTERS.
II you are frequenter, or a resident
: of miasma 10 district, barricade your
system against the SC. uree of All
ountIies-malarial epidemic, bilious
and intermittent fevers-by the use Of
HOP BlTTERS.
If you have rough, pimply, or SAL
low skio, bad breath, p ms and achey,
and feel miserable generally, HOP
BITTEkS will give you fair skin. ricn
blood, the sweetest breath, health,and
comfort.
In short. they cure ALL Diseases Of
the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver,
Nerves, Kidneys, etc., and
$500
will be paid for case they will not
cure or help. or for anything impure
or injurious found IN them,
That poor, bed idden, invalid wife,
sister, mother, or daughter can be
made the picture of health by a few
trihe.
Will you let them suffer?
Cleanse, Purify and Enricl
the Blood with
Hop Bitters.
Ind you will have no sickness or suffering q
d0ctors' bills to pay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08

Hates Honey Of HOrehOund
n"n Tar will arrest every Rilmcnt Of
the lungs, throat or chest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-03-08
CHANCERY SALE
Saturday, sIarch 81. 1854.

within legal hours, as to the following de
scribed property, situated in Shelby county,
Tenn and in the Taxing District, late city
Of Memphis, to wit:
Beginning one hundred and ten feet east
OF shelby street at the intersection of a ten
feot alley with Mccall street, thence east
waIdiy Hlth the south liue of Mccall street
wardly parallel with Main street ninety feet
SIX inches Ito an alley, thence northwardly
with said alley twenty. five feet xix inches to
the ten foot alley first mentioned, thence
northwardy with said ten foot alley ninety
feet six inches TO the beginning, being lot No.
seven, in block No twenty -four.
Terms Of sale One third % cash, balance
in Fix al d twelve months, notes bearing in
tere't, with go d personal security for de-
barred T''O-
This March l, 1883.
R J BLACK, Clerk and Master.
By Geo. Mallory. d. @ Am
Taylor 4 Carroll and D. A.. Frsyser, tolls.