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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-24

last evening near the Charleston railrosd
depot He lost SIS in money and some
valuable papers
"Mayhower Tea" sweet pure and un.
adulteraied. Imported under our own
brand. 5. u. Moore & Co, corner Her
nando and Vance.
The big mrnifost mentioned on the ar
rival Of s. car loads OF stuff by the ilrst
train over the Kansas City railway still
hangs conspicuously on the boards At the
Merchants Exchange.
The Pioneer Cotton Mills have sent the
first shipment Of home manufactured
shirtings, sheeungs and drillings to Kan
sas City over the new Kansas, Springfield
and Memphis railway.
Pure powdered sugar, rich favoring
extracts, together with the very purest
and cleanest gums makes ko-Ko Tulu
healthy and truly palatable. For sale at
all drug stores, fruit stands and groceries.
See that the signature is on each pink
label.
The Kansas City railway is now re-
eeiving freight for all points northwest Of
this city along their entire line, including
Nettlet0n. The good work began yes.er-
day, and the place Of reception Is the
Company's depot in tie southern part Of
the city.
Six trains leave the NJ, and c. railroad
depot daily for the race course and tickets
for the round trip are Is cents, The first
train starts-Memphis time-at $40, the
second an hour later, then each hour after
until 240p. m. Coming back the trains
leave the race course at $40 4:40, $40 and
$40 p m, city time.
Cotton advanced Lice in New York TO-
day, and lied in Liverpool, while the
tone is improved here, the demand being
active In Chicago meats are slightly
weaker to-day, crs having dropped SC
per cwt, and lard Sc. At st. Louis wheat
has dropped sc, and corn &c. At Kansas
City there Is no change IN meats.
The recent wheat crop of France cover
ed about 5000, O00aeres, and the WELD Is es-
timated at about 100000 600 bushels or lO0,-
10000 less than the American crop Of the
present year. The area of French measure
is 6,726 6I9 hectares and the probable
yield is given at l006l6,2 l6 hectoliters.
A hectare Is 247l acres, and hectaliter
bushels,and 1886 or 26,ll7 gallons
The Memphis Elevator Corporation
claim monopoly of the railway track
lying next east Of their quarters and want
a toll Of 81 per car load on ali goods pass
ing over the track from Speeds cornmeal
mills and the the Hanauer Oil Works.
On yesterday they locked the switch to
prevent the passage of cars until the toll
is paid, An appeal TO the city authorities
has been made, and law suit is likely to
follow. The Elevator Company may have
the right 1t claims, but il will surprise the
public and those who granted the right Of
way to understand how an exclusive priv
ilege Of this kind could have been granted,
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ANOTHER GOOD DAY
Despite the Chilly Atmosphere The
Second Days Meeting Of the
New Memphis Jockey Club
Draws "A Large Crowd Of Lovers
OF the HpOrt-EOme
Fine Runs.

Although quite chilly, the second dav
OF the races on the new Memphis locke
Club track attracted a large crowd Of
ladies and gentlemen and lovers Of
FLOODED horses In general The remain
ing days OF the meeting win undoubtedly
see the grand stand and quarter stretch
alive with people, for the great events are
yet TO come. The officials were promni
In calling the horses out, and Col Mont.
g0mery, in his capacity as starter was in.
deiatigable in his efforts. In fact any
thing the Colonel starts is bound 10 be a
success "
The hrst event was a three-quarter mile
dash between Richard Loud and Mantle
ba. IL was a foregone conclusion that Loud
would come in winner yet the race wa,
most beautiful from start to finish and
many oftheuninitiated thought Manitoba
would take the stakes. Near the wire
Loud shoots out reef and lassed the
stand a length TO the good
The se,ond race brought out Mayonaise
and Ollyette, for mile and one-eighth
run. Onvette was a big favorite. and
when the start was made her Jockey had
hard work to keep the mare from running
clear away IRON Mayonaise. The fayorite
would not let her competitor secure the
pole, and by dint of hard pulling on the
part OF her jockey, the pair managed 10
keep close enough together 10 make a
pretty race. Olivette won as she pleased
IN 207H. ''''''
The third run was three-quarter milo
dash, with such racers as Twilight. Mai.
rimony, Lily B, Joe Starks. Fellownlav
Msmmonist, Judge Duling and Lizzie s.
rellowplay. was iavorite by odds Of 100
TO " over the field. From the send off
Fellowplay led, with the balance close
bshlnd him and we'll punched. On the
home stretch Mammonist went for the
leader with a splendid rush, but Fellow
play held his lead and won by a length
the whole field passing under the wire
with most exciting rush.
The fourth and concluding race of the
day was for mile heats best two in three
with ,Bonero, Boulevard. Ghost, nj.
he II, Mediator, Brigand, Belle
and Aliunde for starters. Med.
ltator was the peer of the crowd. and
the noble animal fully sustained his splen.
did reputation. In the pools Mediator
had the call over the whole field. will
Ellie II and Bonoro selling second on
about even terms In the first heat Med.
itator had the worst of the send off and
at the quarter post fanked all of the run.
ners. He was held in until the last QUAR-.
ter was turned into, when he went for.
ward with tremendous strides and won n,
he liked. In the second heat Meditatol
seemed lame in his preliminary canter
and he was led by all before he was fairly
m the turn. As in the previour heat
Mediator did not show up until the HON,
stretch, when he went TO the front and
won easily.
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THE CITY.
LEDGER LINES.

MAllsrd ducks 81 Seessel's.
Fresh oysters at Clements
Gail Al Il Besl for saddlery.
--latest French Corseis, IADge's.
The races are of until tomorrow.
Today rain is bad for the raees.
{. Kaiser removed to Il Beal street.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, ~ Main
street.
The wheat planters are busy in the
country.
Lyle & Shields prepared buckwheat
Hour speaks for itseli.
White lead, oils, paints, brushes. etc.
Z. Wright, $50 Main,
Toys in endless variety a. Charles z.
Harris, $50 Main street.,
Forty jurors have been summoned for
the Dennis Taylor case.
Rapp, Verdel & Co., stove. tinware
and job work, 4l9 Main.
Clement Sc Beal. keeps the best oys-
ter in the city try them.
Three hundred and sixty-six arrivals at
four hotels here yesterday
Golden Crown -four, finest msde. 81. %
per Dbl S. L Moore & Co.
Choice lot wild ducks at Clements also
different varieties fresh fish.
A large stock Of wood and willow ware
at Charles Z. Harris, 352 Main.
New York State buckwheat and pure
maple syrup. S. l.. Moore & Co.
Smoke Little Diamond, 5 for 25c. al
Bergman X Wagener's, IS Main.
The Lady Of Lyons" isthe programme
at the theater for Saturday afternoon.
A. Strange was fined IS for making an
syasiye reply when challenged as a juror.
Fancy creamery butter. BY expires,
daily, 35c per pound, $. L. Moore & Co.
A number Of the street corner Observers
call it Colonel Montgomery's "calliope. d
The tri-State Medical Society is 70 meet
next at jackson, Tennessee, early in May
next.
Buy heating stoves of A. Kohbry &
90, 30 Main street, Cheapest place in
the city.
Home raised broom corn is selling in
this market at from ~ to &c per lb as
per quality.
New sugarhouse mOlasses, new hams.
fresh grated horseradish. Angus Camp.
bell & Co, 30 Beal.
Miss Lizzie May Ulmers combination
is underlined as the theatrical entertain
ment for next week.
Two car loads Of salt 100 barrels in tho
lot went up the Kansas railway yester-
day, from this market
The Hard Cash, being unavoidably de-
mlned. arrived at noon to-day and goes
back TO White river at II m. tomorrow.
Notwithstanding the rain the races will
90 on as usual to-day and strangers viii
crowd Sam Mays gents furnishing store,
269h Main street.
Tomorrow will be the last opportunity
10 get a ticket in the Little Havana I,oi.
terry rs the drawing takes place Friday
BE in the race for the prize purse.
Venison, quails, squirrels, oysters. eel
cry, fish, smoked beef, dressed chickens
and turkeys, fresh meats Of all kinds ear
be had at Seessel's market, 38l Main street
Kansas City beef and mutton, in su.
perb condition, quails, squirrels, oysters
celery, veal, lamb, etc, etc. can be found
at Victor d. Fuchs market, 80 and Al
Jefferson.
The Associated Daughters of 0livett,
have applied for charter. They have
organized TO relieve the sick, bury the
dead and protect their sisters Of the col.
ored race.
All the doctors prescribe medicaled
flannel for use by people suffering with
rheumatism, chills etc. Gentlemen can
md the best assortment at Sam Mays,
1904 Mair street.
| Mr. q. X. McAfee, of the Kansas CITY
railway company had his pocket picked
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A SWELL AFFAIR.
The Big Ball at the Exposition To
morrow Evening to Eclipse
Anything in that Line
Ever Gotten Up in this CiIy-A
Large Attendance Of Leading
Citizens Assured.

Going TO the ball this evening"
Not this evening, but tomorrow even
ingn
"By Jove, you're right, old fellow.
Thursday evening is the night Of the big
ball and don't let it slip your memory
that will be there, was the brief con-
versation Of couple Of swell young men
accidentally overheard by a reporter of
this journal. Memories thick and fast Of
the glories ofthe Arion, Liederkranz and
French balls in gay Gotham crowded
upon the reporters mind as he contem-
plated the vision Of youth, beauty and
hilarity that will materialize in the Expo-
sitlon building tom rrow evening.
A leading clergyman said to a LEDGER
man, sub rosa II am most decidedly in
favor Of any kind of amusement wha.
ever provided the same is favored with
innocence. l can myself recall many
sweet "reminiscences of bal masques where
the. rosy hue Of unadulterated pleasure
and genuine fun were the chief elements.
You will be surprised TO know that nv
tAvorite impeTsonatiUn was Mephistopho-
les because, don't you see, that would be
my most effective disguise. I'm getting
well on in years, but my blood warns up
IN anticipation Of the whirlpool of fun
that will undoubtedly permeate the at
mosphere Of the Exposition building to.
morrow evening. Yes, I'll be there; and
don't be alarmed If you see a fellow that
looks like Satan-that will be me"
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RAILROAD RATES.
A small War Quietly Settled NJ
Little Rock.
aaaslts. q.


The difference between the 81. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern and The
Memphis and Little Rock railroads on N,
one hand, and the combination composed
in part by the Arkansas Valley route on
the o:hor, have all been adjusted, and III,
freight rates will be restored, the now
order Of things going into effect on IN,
9th instant. The settlement Of the dif.
ferences was brought about quietly and
quickly, and the conference took place
yesterday afternoon in the Office Of Col. X
X Sibley. The participants were George
Olds General Traffic Manager oftho Gould
system; Henry Wood, General Manager
Of the Little Rock and Fort Smith rail-
way and Little Rock, Mississippi River
and Texas railway; and II. X. Sibley,
General Manager Of ho Memphis and
Little Rock railrofl'.
The meeting, according 10 report, was
very harmonious and II Is generally be.
lieyed that lasting agreement has been
made.
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PERSONAL

Golden hair fluid at Mrs MeAnally's.
You can buy the best shirts only atSam
Mays, 269h Main street.
Drs. l. W. and r. NJ. Buddeke have
removed Office and residence to No. 81
Madison street
Teachers and musicians are invited to
call and get our new catalogue of music
and books. 0. X Houck, 3s9 Main
street.
Mrs. S. G. Spain, Mrs Harris and Miss
Annie Tucker, Of Sardis, Miss, are the
guests Of Dr. W. B. Winston, 12l Fifth
street, CHELSEA.
Just received, 100 copies 'If You Were
Only Here" waltz song, the last compost
ton Of the late Jno. I. Rutledge. o. X.
Houck, $50 Main street
The rain interferes very seriously with
some lines OF business, but increases trade
at the Walnut Palace Saloon, 81 Beal
street. as men generally like frst.rate
drink in rainy weather
Bob jameson is nomadic sort Of per-
son. To-day he's here and tomorrow
elsewhere. At present he is showing q
quill in the steamboat and railroad office
Of Mr.. T. 4. Thomas, but by the next
moon We may hear Of Bob acting as mis-
sionary among the cannibsl isles.
The venerable Mrs. Caroline Gensberg-
er died yesterday afternoon at the adj
yanced age Of S. years and the funeral
will take place from ia Main street to-
morrow morning at 8 o'clock. The
departed lady was the mother Of Mr..
David lGensberger, and also Of Mrs, s.
Levy and Mrs. II. Wild.
A. ?. Davis, house and sign painter, 9OC
Second st.,superintends in person all work
intrusted 70 him, whether plain or deco
rative. Having enjoyed life time expe-
rience in executing work in his line he
feels confident that he can give satisfaction
70 any patron. Contracts solicited and
finished promptly in a workmanlike man.
ner at reasonable rates.
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JUST RRCEIVED.

LARABRk,S Snowflake ana Fan.
ey Cakes. Fresh.
CHOICE PRESERVES, JelIies
etc., by the can or Id.
MAPLE SYRUP, I'm gail, 4 gall,
and quart cans.
HONEY, in comb, Jars or by the
pound.
CHEESE, Cream, SWISS, Lin.
burger.
slDDALL's SOAP, Extra size
tubs.
BUCKWHRAT FLOUR ana Boa
ton syrup nc
ANGUS CAMPBELL d CO,
I 80 Heal Street
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT CHANOERY SALE,
SATURDAY, OCTOBER "a.

The list embraces:
Improved lot southeast corner Union
and Second streets 40xGi feet, and now oc-
cupied a. saloon and restaurant by
Fransioli.
Improved lot on Front street two doors
south Of Monroe, 23x7s feet.
Improved lot on north side Of Adams
street, two doors east Of Main.
One lot northeast corner Linden and
Clinton, 35xl00 feet.
Improved lot south side Vance street
east Of Avery, 42x200 feet.
Two lots southwest corner Georgia and
Ninth streets. 20xlJ0 feet.
This is fine opportunity for capitalists
70 invest in real estate that Il steadily adj
vancing in value. Sale commences al
courthouse ut " o'clock sharp. a
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b LEVY,
Trunk manufacturer,
33 Monroe street.
AMUsEMENTs.


The popular play Of "Richelieu," one OF
Bulwers best and most beautiful dramatic
productions, was well presented before a
fair and appreciative audience at Leubrie's
Iheater last night. In the leading role OF
proved 10 be all that the most critical
could desire. This Is Mr.. Keene's third
visit 70 our city during the past four years
and the artist increases his hold on the
public favor on each recurring visit. He
was called before the curtain at the end
OF the first act last night, and also several
times afterward. The part Of Julie DE
Mortimer had clever rendition BY Miss
Anna Warren Story. This lady Is grad
ually winning her way up-
ward in her chosen profession.
As Adrienne De Mauprat, Mr.. j. New
ton Gotthold, did we'll and Mr.. Carl
Ahrendt was conspicuous as the monk
Joseph, the entire cast Of characters was
represented In as satisfactory manner
as could be expected. Tonight Shaks-
peare's sublime tragedy Of 0thello will be
presented and Mr.. Keene win enact the
part Of the dusky warrior, while Mr..
Gotthold Is 10 assume that ofthe insidious
and designing Iago. Miss Anna w.
Story is cast fer DesdemonR and Miss
Constance Hamblin will be Emelie.
The Masked Rail.
Tomorrow night at the Exposition
building tho masked ball will be given.
This novelty will have many attractive
features tor those who may desire 10 par-
ticipate, and for the lockers on, who do
not care TO disguise themselves, the CALLER.
les will be reserved. No maskers will
be admitted 10 the galleries, and prone.
nadors or curious lockers on at the merry
making are 70 be carefully protected from
rudeness by any who may BE- boisterously
inclined. The band engaged at the en-
tertainment Is Arnold's
Miss Keep.
The lady who Is 10 appear here next
week with Professor Pitcher, Miss Flor.
ence Keep, is described as dramatic So
prano pure method and great power.
unique, delicate, and perfect phfazing'
and amazingly brilliant and dashin0 m
style Of singing. She isa native Of 81. Louis
and has been careful and industrious
musical student from childhood, while her
studies have boon guided by the first mas
ters and artists In vocal culture. The lady
possesses fine stage figure, and her roper.
tory includes Aida Valentino in Meyer
beers "Huguenots," Alice III Roberto n
Diavolo" Leonora in I'll Trovatore.p
Lucrezia In "Lucreia Borgzia," Norma in
Bellini's great production, Alice in bal
10 In MMchera," and similar roles. The
gifted lady Is shortly 10 sail for Spain
where she Is under an engagement 10 last
a long period
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stations Between Here aud
Springfield, misnOuFf.

The distance from here to Springfield
Missouri, over the Kansas City railway L
~ miles, and starting from West Mem.
phls, opposite the lower part Of the city,
the first station, miles out, is Sibley;
next Marion, 8 miles out; Charleston, II
miles Gilmore, . miles TyroDza, &c
miles, Marked Tree, Ut the 81. Francis
river crossing, 30 miles; thence onward
are Hatchiecoon, Nettleton, Jonesboro
Bonneville, Sedgewick, Hoxie, Bun.
eombe Ridge, Black Rock, Imboden,
kayonden, Williford. Hardy, Alton,
Mammoth Springs, Augusta, Koshkoning'
Bondsyille, West PLANE, Olden, Burn,
ham, Willow Spings, Sterling, Cabool,
Mountain Grove, Norwood, Mansfield,
Cedar Cap Seymour, Fordland, Rogers.
VILE Turner and Springfield.
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3. LEVY,
Trunk manufacturer.
33 uOnFOe street.
CheaD PIanos nnd Orraus.

Besides the largest stock of new pianos
and organs, a number Of second hand
ones Of the makes Of Steinway, Weber,
Chickering, YOse and Bacon & Carietcre,
offered cheap at Hollenberg's music house
229 Main street. 20
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BIVALVRs.

Large and fresh LOT Of Norfolk.
Lymnhaven Bay and York river
Oysters, received daily Rt Mey-
ers' No. 30 Monroe street, and
served I'm the choicest manner.
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Races Postponed.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather
the races announced for this afternoon
have been postponed until tomorrow.
The programme announced for to-day
win be run tomorrow, and all bets made
hold good for the same
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Large ana fresh lots 0fNOrfOlIx,
Lynnhaven Hay and York river
Oysters received daily nj mey-
ers', No. 10 Monroe street. and
served in the choicest manner.
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ko-ko- TuIu
Chewing Gum.

Fragrant aud delicious. VIII cure indi-
gestion VIII perfume the breath. VIII
cleanse the teeth. ASK for IL. II is
the purest. healthiest and most delightful
gum in America.
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RIVALYE

Large and fresh lots Of NOnlOllE,
LynnhnVen bay and York river
Oysters, received daily nc AIey.
era. No. 35 Monroe street. and
served In the choicest manner,
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The offlceS Of Cole 4 Co, and The
Memphis Lumber and Manufacturing
Co, on account Of the Gro, are now 10.
Gated at Nos. 354 and 1865 Second street,
whore they will be pleased 10 see their
friends and patrons. 84t
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IL Strikes President Hadden,and
Now Look Out for q Gilt
Edged Court Of Justice.

"By the great horn spoon I'd rather
hold court in an Arkansaw log cabin, well
mudded, than this old rock in winter
time. Why, Just look there at that fat
crack over there; you can see the wintry
blasts coming In, To keep warm in here
q man ought 10 be surrounded by stoves
on all sides and, blast me with giant DOW.
der, II ! don't stir things up 80 VIC can
have rosewood throne Of justice, with
gilt edgings cut bias and trimmed with
itchings-Or edgings, Is it2- thanks 10
the morning newspaper mani, and a now
tangled hustle at both ends. I'm going 10
have you reporters sit on velvet cushions
stuffed with goose feathers, so you can
get quill every now and then, and
we'll have a sidebOard filed with cheese
and other foreign fruit. Hedrick, open
your mouth SO we can all see what you
had for breakfast The sweet voiced
bailif did 70 In such an effective manner
that the pool seller in the Peabody closed
operations 10 inquire what part Of the
building had fallen ia.
John sullivan, drunk, 81.
II. Miller, misdemeanor, and one fro.
quently committed, g. Got of cheap.
Lucy Saunders, drunk and disorderly;
IS for the drunk and s. for the disorder.
Abram Hubbard, got in wrong house;
~ days for mistake
Emanuel Clark and Rufe Galley, pas
sage at arms, ~ each for passage cheap
fare.
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WhOIesnIe and RotaII Trade

Clements market, 50 Beal offers as
good inducements as any other house In
the city in the line Of oysters, fish and
game, Give him trial before purchasing
elsewhere 40
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ADLER BROS. d CO.,
26l MAIN STREET,

TlHaye received their entire
Fall stock Of Boots and Shoes, including
many novelties In footwear. They offer
them at lowest prices. At
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$685. MAIN STREET.


He, for the Races.
! have just received the race or sporting
hat called the Driver also new styles in
Derbies and soft Stetsons fine hats. The
largest assortment in boys and childrens
hats at rock bottom prices. You can save
from Zoe 70 81 by buying your hats of
Martin Cohen, the halter, 2l9 Main
street. 4S
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FreAh New York ana Norfolk
shell Oyster., ~ GINS BunSey's,
whisky Chute. is
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IIAINi

EXcursiOn 10 Louisville EXPOSE
ton.
The Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwest
ern railroad offers Its patrons and the pub
lie in general, one more cheap and favor
able opportunity Of visiting the grand
Exposition at Louisville before Us close.
Round trip tickets, including admission
70 the Exposition, will be sold for train
leaving Memphis, Thursday, November
lst, good returning until November 9Th,
at the very low rate Of s.. Call at ticket
office, 28S Main street. 81
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ROSE tLIXIR
The Triumph Of the Times,

A FTER years Of experiments and persist
n cent perseverance the proprietor has al
last discovered, what the medical fraternity
OF the world has 90 far failed in. a remedy
that will cure any and every ease Of
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BENEFITS OFTHE COLD WAVE

,. LEVY.
Trunk manufacturer.
AZ Monroe street. s44i