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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-10-13
0UR DEAD.

Among the dead of the past two days
we have been called upon to chronicle
the names of Judge J. T. Swayne and
c. Canning Smith, deputy United States
distriet-attorney. They were among
our most sturdy and noblest citizens,
gentlemen who abounaed in good
works, and who were conspicuous
in christian labor. Judge Swayne
was, we believe, superintendent
OF the Sunday-schoOl of the First Pres
byterian church, of which he was a
prominent and consistent member and
devoted friend and supporter of the
county bible society. We remember
him as a conspicuous laborer for the
evangelizatiOn Of the colored race, and
no public work for the benefit of Mem
phis ever passed without his support
and hearty efforts. He was a
good citizen in the best accepta-
ton of the term, and in times to
come he will be missed by us all. When
the story Of the war is written, his man
ly defense Of the Judiciary in the teeth
OF bayonet-power will be recollected
as something for all Memphians to be
proud Of Mr.. Smith had been citizen
OF Memphis for seventeen years, and
was known as an upright, honest,
straightforward, studious man, the best
commentary on whose life is the fact
that he died volunteer yellow-fever
nurse, having closed his law-office to
undertake the good Samaritan labor.
"Greater love than this hath no man
that he lay down his life for another
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A writer in the London Sporting Ga
zette tells this story of the late bishop oi
Winchester, DR.. WilberfOrce, Familiarity
known as 'SOapy Sam:n "Having
drifted unconsciously into clerical sOci-
ETY., before / leave it / may continue my
gossip with an anecdOte of the late bish-
Op Of Winchester, which is a pleasant
illustration of his ready wit, and also of
his sympathy with field sports, COM
binatiOn which, of course, recommends
him to the regard of readers Ofthe Sport
ing Gazette. The bishop was not much
of practical sportsman, but when on a
visit at the eOnntryseat Of Lord - du-
ring the shooting season he was peTsuad-
ed one day to Join the shooting party.
He entered with considerable zest into
the sport, and on his return his host
mentioned that his game-keeper was a
dissenter, and although he did not wish
to interfere in the religious opinions OF
his servants, still, he confessed that it
was an annoyance TO him that this man
alone, of all his servants, should abstain
from going to church; it didn't look
well, and he thought that perhaps the
bishop, il he would undertake the task,
might talk the man over and induce
him to become chUrch-gOeT. The bish-
op laughingly consented, and went at
once 10 the keepers cottage. He soon
put the good man at his ease by those
winning manners which charmed all
with whom he came in contact, and
gradually led the conversation to the
point at issue, until quite naturally the
question came, "By-the-ly, how is it
that 1 don't see you at church? You
know it's our duty to look after these
things. Surely you don't find anything
in the bible against going to church,
"No, my lord, returned the dissenter;
'sneither do 1 find anything in the biOle
to warrant a preacher Of the gospel in
going out shooting. The apostles never
did, 'No," TetOrted the bishop, moi
to be posed; "true, they bad no game ia
Palestine in those days. They went out
hshing instead"
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While acknowledging, with heartfelt
gratitude, the munifcent contributions
Of the good and benevolent people of
al parts of the Union, and also of our
own citizens, we are constrained TO ask,
on behalf of our sick and suffering, a
continuance of the efforts of all. 1t is
impossible now, while the battle still
Tages, and the victims are falling at the
rate Of more than half hundred per day
to calculate results. Suffice it that there
are more wants than we have means to
supply, and more demands than we can
satisfy. Those most eonversant with
the condition of the city assert it will
take at least one hundred thousand dol
lars more to ti.t q over to the days
when We can age 4 become self-re'iant
and self-supporting. We, therefore, urge
it upon the benevolent everywhere to
continue their active exertionsin our be-
half, and may God bless them in their
efforts.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-10-13

We have only words Of praise for the
health board. So far, it has done well.
II it viii only keep on in the vigorous
style that has thus far rcharacterizedit it, we
shall have abundant room in few days
for eongratulation that it exists. We
want, however, to see the unsightly
heaps Of filth in our streets and alleys
either removed or burned with coal oil.
II rain comes and finds any of them
where they are, we shall have again more
than the seventy and seven stenches o.
Cologne. We know the board is work.
ing, and that the gallant inspector i:
doing all he can, and we only urge this
upon his attention for fear the fOul
weather may come to ruin his present
efforts.
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rnr rnyEn Asp rHE eRosrEcr.

SHE FEVER AND THE PROSPECT.
The mortuary report, published In
another column, does not give much
comfort. 1t shows an increase of six
IS compared with the total, but Of only
one death by yellow-fever more than
than those Of Saturday; and the sad
news reaches us Of an increase of cases
of vellow-fever in South Memphis,
though there is a perceptible de-
crease in the city generally. There
is still, therefore, great deal Of
work for our benevolent organ
5aauons, and use for great
deal more money, provisions and
goods than we now have on hand. The
weather, though cool at night, is warm
by Gay, and is, therefore, unfavorable
to anything like such a destruction
snf the plague as we all hope for. Clean
illness, care and disinfectants are in or
der, and the utmost vigilance in the de-
lection and treatment of the disease on
its first appearance. The moment
anv one is taken with pains,
aches, or chills they should at once place
themselves under treatment Of skillful
physician, and when any of the patients
ole, the beds, bedding and personal
clothing should be burned, and the
rooms, house and yard be thoroughly
disinfected with csrbolic acid, chlorsl
or a strong solution Of copperas. Every
man in the city should, for the time
being, act as a detective, and report any
infraction of the sanitary regulations or
failure to comply with the instructions
or orders of the board of health. Those
who are in the. city cannot be too care
Sui or cautious as to themselves or their
neighbors, and those who are away
from their homes must stay away until
instructed to return by the health board.
Last night about ten o'clock the barom-
eter at the signal office was rising slow
ly and the thermometer at fifty-five
was falling slowly, the prevalent fog
being against any hope Of frost. The
wind was, however, from the north,
the general outlook being favor
able to an early change, let
us hope for the better. Another good
frost is, in the opinion of those most ex-
perienced, all We need to kill the dread
Sui scourge. If rain comes with the
change Of the moon, as some predict,
a cold spell viii in all likelihood follow,
and yellow-feyer will take its leave. So
we hope, but with how slender thread
do we weavel Only in steady nursing,
the constant vigilance OF cur physicians
and the continuous Iabors OF our benevo-
lent committees can we place any posi-
tive reliance. With our noble az
my Of watchers and helpers in the
field, with the steady inrosd on filth be-
ing made by the board of health, and
the utmost care on the part of our citi-
zens themselves, We may be able, with
Gods blessing, to battle successfully
until frost makes its appearance and
puts IN end to all our fears.
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OUR SCHOOLSAND SCHOOL FUND
Complete Returns Of the Scholastic
Population ef-the State by COun-
ties, COlOred and White.
Seventy-ilYe Thousand Dollars Of Fund
AppOrtiOned to the Counties per
Population.
Frorn the Nashville Ranner.I

Prom the Nashville Banner.l
The following report was submitted By
Colonel John NJ. Fleming, sUperintend.
ent of public instruction, to the comp
troller yesterdays
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.,
NASHVILLE, October J, 1873. !
Colonel John c. Burch, Comptroller of the
Treasury:
DEAR SIR-I have the honor to sub
NIT TO you herewith, in tabular form,
the enumeration OF the scholastic popu-
latIon of the State, between the ages OF
six and eighteen, on the thirtieth
day Of June, 1873, as reported to this
office by county superintendents, with
the exception of the counties of Bradley
and Cumberland. For some reason, the
reports from these two counties have
not arrived, though l have delayed this
report two days on their account. In
order that the schools of the said cOun-
ties, however, may not be deprived of
their share in the apportionment, / have
estimated their scholastic populations
according to the best ascertainable ratio
Of scholastic to general population, and
so report them, being satisfied that sub
stautial justice will be thus attained.
Very respectfully,
JOHN NJ. FLEMING,
State Superintendent Public Instruction.
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ELSEWHERE We give the scholastic
statistics furnished by our indefatigable
state superintendent of public schools
The table shows that there are in the
State between the ages of six and eigh.
teen years, of white males, 16I, ,9O8;
females, 152, lSO; total both sexes, 3I4,-
OBS. Colored males, 5S,OO7; females,
5O,397; total both sexes, IO4, ,4O4. Grand
total, 4I7,442. The population between
the ages of eighteen and twenty-one
years entitled to school privileges, but
not a participation in the pulic school
fund, is one-twelfth of 417,442. The
largest county in respect TO scholastic
population, is Shelby. Davidson ranks
second, and Knox third, the latter county
having 1853 and 1434 colored, total OF
9l9S. The comptroller has, it will be
seen, apportioned the S75,375 semi
annual interest on the State school
fund according to the enumeration.
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The above table shows that there are
in the State, between the ages of six
and eigteen years, of white males, 16l,
90S; females, 152, ,l30; total both sexes,
3l4,03 Colored males, So COZ; females,
81, ,397; total both sexes, 10S, 404. Grand
total, All, ,442.
The population between the ages OF
eighteen and twenty-one years, entitled
to school privileges but not to partici-
patton in the public school fund, is one
twelfth of All, ,442.
APPORTIoNMENT OF SCHOoL-FUND.
We published in the Banner of We'd
nesdsy the report Of the State superin-
tendent of public instruction, giving the
scholastic population of the State. From
that report it appeared that the popula-
ton between the ages of six and eighteen
years amounts in the aggregate TO All, 442.
The first semi-annual installment OF
interest to be now apportioned among
the counties amounts to S75,375. The
distributive share per scholar is, there
fore, lS.0564 cents. The amounts due
the counties respectively upon this basis
are as follows:
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ESTABLISHED 1910.

the visitation Of that pestilence has
evoked from the christian charity of her
northern brethren. Even now, in the
very heart of our sorrow, when the daily
death-rOll numbers a fearful list Of the
dearest and best of our citizens, Mem
phis pauses to return thanks and to ask
benediction upon the heads of the peO-
pie Of the north, who have come to her
in her affiiction with the sympathy and
assistan ce dictated by brotherly love.
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WE GRAsP THE HAND EXTENDED rs


We find oHrselves unable to express
our deep gratitude to the people of the
whole country, who have 50 nobly re-
sponded to the cries of our city for aid.
Memphis can never forget the loving
kindness Of those, especially Of the north
ern States, who have contributed gener-
ously out Of their abundance to her ne
cessities. 1t would have been but affecta-
fi0n in the midst Of a terrible misfor-
tune for Us 10 conceal our inability TO
meet the demands made upon Us
and while deprecsting the position
OF a seeker Of aims, we appealed
with confidence to the people OF
the nation more fortunate than our
selves, feeling that were their positions
reversed we would willingly respond to
a similar call. Our appeal was answer
ed in the spirit Of noble generosity
which leaves us without adequate
words to give expression to cur appre-
citation Of the loving kindness Of our
brethren Of the northern cities. These
acts have blotted out all that was pain
ful in the past, have drawn our devoted
city, and through her the people of the
State Of Tennessee, nearer to the people
Of the north. Surely they are portion
of the silver lining Of the dismal cloud
which yet overhaDgs the city. Through
the night Of pestilence We can hail the
coming day Of closer union, Of
a brighter and a better destiny,
for the republic. Acts Of kindness dix
arm our people; before the genial sun Of
brotherly deeds, all the frost OF the late
war melts out Of their hearts forever; and
We will not bave suffered in vain, if out OF
the bitter sOrrOws and desolation of the
pestiIenoe, the city of Memphis-stand-
ing as she does, like tiler at the door
Of the southern half Of the great Missis-
sippi valley-sees all the dark memories
Of the late war vanish in the glory which
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-10-13

TEXAS LANDS.

Lands in Jackson, Liberty. Hardin and
Orange counties, Texas. improved and
untm proved, prairie and timber, adapted
TO sugar, cotton, corn, potatoes, stOcz-raueEes-
etc, where the winters are M q and summers
delightful, a fresh sea breeze dal iy. and with
in a few hours travel Of three cities, Tor lease
for i've years for the taxes. OF viii sell a. from
two to ten dollars an acre. As j wish 70 start a
new branch Of industry. I am sick Of recatv-
ing and answering futile letters / mean
business: Titles all OF record
:. ;. HENB eEI,
Care 16s Front street, Memphis
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MISSISSIPPI.
The EieetiOn-A Warming 10 COnSerYa.
tives-SelfPreserTaiiOn the
Higher Law.
FOreWarned is TO be FOrearmed-
What the Ames Party are
GOing to Do.
From the Jackson Clarion ]

r Ioll lue IdChSOu AlhrlOu.l
After the repeated declarations of the
accredited authorities of the Ames fac
ton that they intend to bid defiance to
the governors proclamation and hold
an election in counties where they have
control of the registration boards, and
will claim the election of their ticket if
it receives but one county lin case of
the failure of the others to vOte), and
but one course remains for all those,
whether they be Republicans or Con-
| servatives, who earnestly desire that that
dangerous faction shall not possess
themselves Of the State government,
and that is to register and vote. We
earnestly appeal to the registration
boards in the Conservative counties TO go
on with the work Of registration, and
to give all the electors an opportunity to
vote. AS we have before said, such
proceeding in the face of the prOclama-
/ ton of the executive will be revolu-
tionary and defiance of law as inter
| preted by invariable custom in this State,
but the higher law Of self-preservation
| presents the first claims to obedience.
Forewarned as we have been by the ex-
| traOrdinary declaration of the Ames fac
tion, who are seeking to usurp the State
1 bON6Iuutul 70 RUE anu pluuUe1 the
people for the next four years, and to
mortgage their labor and property for
generations to come, no other course is
Jeff open to US. If the proceedings
should be pronounced revolutionary-if
anarchy follow the lawless attempt to
override the executive authority of the
State-the blame will rest upon the par
ty which will have brought all this
curse upon the State. The governor
has given sufficient evidence of his in
tention or ability to prevent an election
which he has declared to be forbidden
by the constitution, or of his determi-
nation to enforce his proclamatio by a
resort to active measures-And the Op-
pOsers of the cOnspiraIors, represented
by the Ames ticket, must therefore take
care of their own interests. If the cleo
ton should prove to be illegal and void
10 harm viii follow; if it should be de-
cided to be valid, they will have secured
all the benfits which will result from
having voted. The path of safety, in
this perilous crisis, is the path of duty.
To your tents, oh Israel.
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PRICE OF TICKETS.

Whole tickets, $50; halves, SIS; Tenths, or
each coupon, s.; II whole tickets Tor 500; 2255z
tickets for 81 J00, LIB whole tickets for 500
u whole tickets fOnA nASi0,00O- No discount On
less than $50 worth OF tickets at a time
The unparalleled success OF the Third GIFT
Concert, as well the satisfaction gwen By
the First and Second, makes II only Necessary
to announce the Fourth 70 insure the prompt
sale OF every ticket. The Fourth Glft OucerJ
VIII be conducted in all its details Ike the
Third, and full particulars may be learned
from etrcularS, which will be cent free from
this ONCE to all who apply f1r them
Tickets now ready for sale, and all orders
accompanied by the money promptly filled.
Liberal terms given 70 those who buy % sell
again. Tho. =. BRAMLErT.
Agent Public Library Of Kentucky and Mana
ger Gift Concert, Public Library BUILDING
Louisville. XIV. au4
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LAND, STEAM mILL. SIN, Etc.

For sale, at positively less than bali their
value, cotton lands, tIm Der lands; uOck fsra- 5,
containing from 100 70 go scres, Win peren-
Mai springs and artidc n nsn pouGs. vel
stocked; also "a very valuable water power;
q steam mill or fOrty -horse power, saw
and grfsti in running order; sixty y-ssiw
gin, gearing and press, N good condition, near
the new Paducan railroad, ten OF twelve mi e
north of Memphis. Titles good. or the county
records VIII tel who lies. Refers 70 l. j
DuPre Of the Appeal; 81 l.. L. Stewart, OF ths
Chancery Court; or 70
:. =. RENBERT.
Rem bertOn. L miles north Of Memphis .
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TO WHOM TO
APPLY FOR RELIEF.

10 WHOM 1O
APPLY FOR RELIEF.
RV The wants OF the destitute will be re-
leved upon application to any OF the follow
ing Committee, with headquarters at Beth.
ellis new blocS, corner OF Main and Madison
streets, the officiating clergymen Of all de-
nominations, and Capt. Athy, Chief Police:
First ward
JOHN ZENT, Front street, opp. gssworks.
d. W. MUNROE, 1l6 Promenade street.
Second Ward.
g. 3. ROBINS, Overton Hotel.
LOU LEUBRIE, 20 Main street.
Third Ward.
]. q. SIMPSON, Clay Building,
r. A. SHIELDS, 2lS Main street.
Fourth Ward.
JIM. .PETTIGREW, 2c5, cor. Court and Front
n. FOHTAINE, S5j Front street.
Fifth Ward.
IL. MURPHY, in the field.
DR.. BEECHER, ~ Avery street.
Sixth Ward.
]. HALSTEAD, Shelby and Hu1ng.
e. Z. Jones, 500 Main street.
seventh Ward.
J.J. BUSBY, 276 Front street.
6. v. RAMBAUT, 23s Front street.
Eighth Ward.
A. E. FRANKLAND, in the field.
:. n. JoBE, 40 Court street.
Ninth Ward.
GEORGE GRANT.
SHEIBLER, 23 Main street.
Tenth Ward
]. L. SHARP g Carolina street, bet. Second
and Third.
B. P. ANDERSON, In the field.
j. II. SMITH, cerner Rayburn avenue and
Georgia street.
Suburbs.
j. @. JOHNSON, Il Jefferson street.
Clergynaen and the above Comm Atee can
procure proper blanks upon application al
Relief Committee Headquarters, corner Main
and Madison streets. oc9
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THE opinion Of the President in re-
gard to the financial panic will attract
very general attention. We publish it
in full in another column.
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wednesday, December 3, 1913.

Only Sixty Thousand Tickets wiz be sold
and One-Daf Of these are Intended for the
European market, thus leaving only 30Qt0 Tor
sale IN the United States, where Il01t0 we're
disposed Of for the Third Concert The tick
efs are divided into ten coupons or parts. and
have on their back the scheme with a fun sz-
PLANTATION OF the mode OF drawing.
At this Concert, which VIII Be the Zrandest
musical display ever witnessed In this cOun-
frv the nm rIrecaciorffsafi srlnn CF
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The Daily Appeal has a larger cire1'
-3Ruaa than ALI tue other Memphis daily
papers combined.
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The steamer Keokuk arrived at Cairo
yesterday with four cases of fever on
board, but was not permitted 10 land.
She went up the Ohio river.
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Nine-tenths of tho ministers Of the
country are not as well paid as base ball
professionals. Bat religion is not the
national game"
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MASONIC NOTICE.

nEEPLY LAMENTING THE UN- e
timely death OF our late beloved KY
brother and friend, JAMES +. .BARION,/N\
Leila Scott Lodge, No. 2S9, will, at some fu-
ture day, pay proper respect to his memory.
VIM. FRANK, W. ID =, pro TEN.
EDWp. GOLDSMITH, Secretary. OcI3
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Total I2.OOO Gifts, ali Cash, amounting


The distribution VIII be positive whether
all the tickets are sold or not, and the I2000
gifts ali paid In proportion 70 the tickets sold
all unsOld tickets being destroyed a. az the
First and second Concerts, and not represented
in the drawing
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100000.
LIST OF GIFTS.

divided into I2,O10 cash gifts, viii be distrib
uted BY lot among the ticket holders. The
numbers OF the ticksts to be drawn nom or
wheel By blind children and the gifts from
another.