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THE BLOODY RENDERS.
Five Hundred Dollars Reward fol-
Their Apprehension.

Their Apprehension.
The Governor of Kansas has issued
the following proclamation:
Whereas, Several attrOcious murders
have been recently committed in Labette
county, Kansas, under circumstances
which fastens, beyond doubt, the COM
mission of these crimes upon a family
known as the Bender family, consist
ing of
John Bender, about sixty years Of
age, FIVE feet eight or nine inches in
hight, German, speaks but little English,
dark complexion, no whiskers and
sparely built.
Mrs. Bender, about fifty years of age,
rather heavy set, blue eyes, brown hair,
German, speaks broken English.
John Bender, jr., alias John Cobsrdt,
FIVE feet eight or Aine inches in hight
slightly built, gray eyes with brownish
tint brown hair, light mustsche, no
whiskers, about twenty-seVen years of
age, speaks English with German accent.
Kate Bender, about twenty-four years
of age, dark hair and eyes, good looking,
we'll formed, rather bold in appearance,
fluent talker, speaks good English, with
very little German accent.
And whereas said persons are at
large, and fugitiYes from justice. Now,
therefore, !, Thomas A. Osborn, Cover
nor of the State of Kansas, in pursuance
of law, do hereby offer reward Of Eve
hundred dollars for the apprehension
and delivery, to the Sheriff of Labette
county, Kansas, Of each of the above
persons named.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. May 3l.-The peaeably
disposed inhabitants upon both sides Of
the Rio Grande express the opinion that
Colonel Mckenzie will not only be
promptly sustained by his government,
but that he may be instructed to repeat
the same action as often as it may in
his judgment become necessary in order
to punish the Indian and Mexican ban.
ditti, aud to protect the border citizens
in their lives and property. A few per
sons are disposed to charge the Mexic an
government with indirect assistance
and encouragement TO the raiders, but
the majority do not believe this, at
least OF the national government. They
believe hat the national government
would be glad to break up the bands Of
guerillss, if they could do so, but they
have not the force or the means at pres
ent to do this, consequently It seems
that they will, instead Of attempting to
make trouble on account Of Colonel Nc.
Kennels raid into their county, rather
be inclined 70 approve it, One thing is
certain, that had not Colonel Mckenzie
acted as promptly IS be did, the inhabi.
tants along the border would have or
gained and, assisted 5y friends from the
interior, would have invaded the Mexican
territsry in a manner which would have
resulted in q rupture between the two
countries, bat the prompt action Of Col.
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CHICAGO.


CHICAGO, May 3.--The second game Of
billiards between j. Bessinger, OF Chi
cago, and Francois Ubassy, OF France,
will be played this evening in Nixon's
circus, South Clinton street. The terms
are that Mons. Ubassy shall play six
hundred points to the Chicago boy s
four hundred. The stake involves $3.50
a side, which amount has already been
placed in the hands Of Stockholders. IL
is generally believed that Ubassy will
play much better than in the FIRST game,
and there is much interest felt. A num-
Der Of pools we're sold at Foley's last
night, and most Of the billiard halls were
crowded with betting men, who showed
their confidence in Mons. Ubassy by
backing him to win at even rates. In a
few pools Bessinger had the odds, but
generally each player sold for the same
price yesterday afternoon.
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church services To.morrow.

Linden street Christian church-Sunday
school, 9 am; communion, 1880 Ami
preaching by David Walk at 1870 am. anC
SPIN.
First Baptist Church-Services at II am.
and 7;45 pm. by Rev. G.. A. Lotion, pastor
Central Baptist Church-Services at 1O:SC
am. and pm. by Rev. DR.. Landrum, pas
tor. Sunday school, 9 am.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Court
street-Services 1879 am. by Prof. j. D.
Stewart, the pastor, Rev. L. G. Ransom, be.
ing confined at home with sickness.
St. Lazarus Church-Services at II am.
and pm. by Rev. DR.. Wheat, rector.
Grace Church. fernando street-Services
at II am. and pm. by Rev. ]. Carmichael.
rector.
Central Methodist Chureh-services at 1890
am. by Rev. W. G. johnson. and pm.
by Rev. S. B. Surratt. Sunday school. s;45
am.
Calvary Church-services at the usual
hours, morning and evening. Rev. White,
rector.
First Methodist Chureh-Rev. Sam A. Steele
will preach at 1890 am.
Chelsea Baptist Church-seryices at IL am.
and SPIN. by Rev. z. 7. Leavsll, pastor.
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BROOKLYN, N. Y.

BRooKLYS, May 3l.-The horses of the
Coney Island Railroad Company, which
were suffering from an attack of the
horse disease, are now recovering. Sew
eral have died. II is not believed the
disease will spread to other stables, as
the utmost precaution has been taken to
prevent such an occurrence.
Mary Burns, who was brutally beaten
by her husband, John Burns, on Thurs
day, died last night of her injuries.
Burns is under arrest,
The Brooklyn Industrial Exposition
opens on the 10th Of September and con-
tinues till the 10th of October.
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To Avoid thinking.

Susan Eberhart the woman who was
executed at Preston, Georgia, lately,
while in prison whiled away the solitary
hours by making friends OF the rats that
had access to her cell. A man called to
see her few days before her execution,
and after some conversation told her
that he had understood she had some pet
rats. She tapped on the floor, when out
of their holes came the rats, until no
less than fourteen of them had answered
the call. They climbed upon her lap,
and up her shoulders, and crawled about
over her head, suffering her to caress
and handle them as she pleased, and not
one Of them manifested the smallest
symptoms of alarm. This story is told
by the Georgia Constitutionalist.
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OLMYPIc VARIETIES. = Proprietor
Buchanan and Stage Manager German
have secured frst-class variety troupe
for their Washington Street Theater
Among the leading attractions may be
mentioned Susie Starr, danseuse; Dora
Antonio, Dora Dawson, vocalists; Mag
gle Nichols, wire walker and danseuse;
Messrs. Murray, Gayner, Cavana, Fisher
general performers, and Messrs. Taylsr
Ham, Kean and Alexander, clog
dancers. A new programme is presented
each evening. Attend tonight.
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kentucky press Convention

LEXINGTON, KY, May 3l.-The Ken
lucky Press Convention will meet at
Paris, KY, on Wednesday, June 4th.
An address will be delivered by James
A. Dawson, editor of the Louisville Daily
Ledger, and poem read by Benjamin
Harrison of the Henderson News. In
the evening banquet to the Conven-
ton will be given by the Mayor and citi-
zens of Paris.
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rHE rARMERg MoYRMHNr.

The Farmers Convention Tor las
Tennessee met at Knoxville Tuesday
and was composed of large number O.
the best citizens Of that division of the
State. Various subjects Of interest were
discussed and much valuable inforna
ton ELECTED as the result Of long e1pe'
rience and many experiments. Some
ofthese were the raising Of grasses, the
improvement of stock by importing
thorough breds, the best way to feed
stock, the best ways to keep land from
wearing out, the railroad monopolies
and how they might be corrected, the
holding of State Convention at Nash
vile on the 18th Of September, home
manufacture of agricultural implements,
and various other topics Of vital interest
10 the farming community. The views
presented we're indicative Of an aroused
public sentiment and a spirit of progress
fully in accord with the times. Colonel
G. W. Charlton was elected President
for the ensuing year, and committees
appointed for various important pur-
poses in view. Such conventions
for an interchange of views and
a comparison of practical expert
ence in farming, stock raising ETC.,
cannot fail to diffuse intelligence,
liberal ideas and eventually to increase
the wealth and prosperity Of the State.
East Tennessee has led off with will
under the provisions of the bill estab-
fishing an agricultural bureau, but we
hear of nothing being done in an organ
lied way either in Middle or West Ten
nessee. Is it not time for Mr.. Charlton
or some one charged with such duty to
come down and talk to eur farmers q
little2 We are sure they would receive
good suggestions readily and enter with
alacrity any organization intended right
fully to promote their interests if not
detrimental to any other industrial
classes. We hear much talk Of organ
izing the oranges, but not knowing pre-
cisely the objects of this extensive or
ganization as far as relates to our i'm
mediate section, we have not discussed
the subject as much as otherwise would
have been expected. We are heartily in
sympathy with the farmers as well as
all other working classes, and hope that
they will adopt the means in West as
well as Middle and East Tennessee that
will secure to them the utmost benefits
of their honest labor. There is strength
in unity, and the farmers are as much
in need Of organized action as any of
the classes that form unions for mutual
protection.
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The Memphis and Knoxville Rail.
road

From the Bolivar Bulletin, 5Oth.l
Although there are, as the LEDGER
saws, plenty of 6ddlers, there is not one
too many. The trouble is, they don't
play in unison on clear, well-deined
tunes, but 20 swapping and bobbing
about like so many restless sand-pipers.
For over two years the people Of Harde-
man, Henderson, McNsiry, Hardin,
Wayne, Lawrence, Giles, aud in fact all
the southern tier of counties in Tonnes
see have been reaching out their hands
10 Memphis, but as yet, with now and
then a slight detection. have been treated
as c0olly by the press of Memphis As il
they we're a set OF CARELESS beggars fresh
from the sandy wastes OF Egypt. II only
half the truth was told concerning the
great advantages to be derived by Mem
phis from the building Of the Memphis
and Knoxville road twould be suf-
fcient 70 convince the most skep-
teal numbskull in the land that
a rich trade would be poured into her
lamp, the loss of which she. in al her
proud endesvors TO grasp the boundless
vest. can III afford 70 lose. We have
said before, and say again, that he coun-
ties east Of Memphis would do their
trading here ii opportunity offered. If
- Memphis and Knoxville road is built
80. enoreh 70 strange the alliances nov
49, 80 nth Nashville, Louisville
ard 81. Louis a glorious change will soon
be brought abont but 4 our neighbors on
h Bluffs e5ufinue their faces 70 the
wesi 70 the utter neglect Of the east the
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Mckenzie appears to have satisfied al
NEST everybody in this section. Our
border citizens seem to feel some assn
rance that they shall not, for the future
hold their lives aud property at the
mercy Of the lawless scoundrels who
have heretofore found shelter en- MeKi'
-. nnn
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The Comptroller has had the assess.
ment Jaw under consideration several
weeks, and has doubtless mastered its
intricacies, and arrived by this time at
some practical conclusions upon the va
rieus vexed points. He will issue cir
eular in few days which viii give his
construction in full. He has the best
legal talent at his command, besides
being a good lawyer himself, and the
circular will doubtless be satisfactory to
all concerned, whether the body of the
law is or not.
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0"" ssn division &c KaSxviiis.

KsoxynLE, May y.
The farmers convention was com,
plete success in Knoxville, aud closed
after harmonious session OF three days
There was a large, enthusiastic gather
ing Of farmers from all parts OF the
country. All leading and many OF
miner questions OF farm work we're a3Iy
discussed. The next convention VAL be
held at Jonesboro on the 18th oil MAY,
1874. A resolution was passed lnvung
farmers from Middle and west Iehnes
see to nnite with the farmers OF East
Tennessee. 10 hold State Convention
In Nashville on or about the 10th ofSep'
TENDER next; and also calling upon OH
GERS Of the Agricultural Bureau TO give
their aid and influence in, converting
said convention. East Tennessee Is up
and doing the great work Of agricultural
reform. "
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burning Of a Railroad Depot.

HoBoKEX, N. j., May 3l.-About five
o clock this morning fire was discov-
cred in the depot of the Morris and Els
sex railroad here. The flames spread
with great rapidity, and in a few mo-
ments the entire structure was destroyed.
The train that was about starting was
got out safely, and the cars in the depot
we're, with some difficulty, conveyed be-
yond the reach of the FIRE. The Ho-
boken fire engines were summoned,
but owing to the inAammable material
Of which the depot was constructed and
the Roadway obtained by the fire, they
were practically useless, and in short
time not vestige of the depot remained
The ferry-house of the Hoboken Ferry
Company also took fire, and at one time
was threatened with destruction; but the
exertions of the fremen and employees
of the company checked the flames be-
fore material damage was done. One Of
the boats was stationed in the river and
poured constant stream of water on the
Farmhouse.
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JOE LooKE.-Harper, Galaxy, Dem
crest, Peterson, Cooley and other mag
azines for June, and the latest novels
received at Joe Locke's news de.
pot, No. 236 Main street. The latest
dailies from all quarters, foreign papers
and periodicals of every lapd, maya
zines and fashion books of latest dates
can be found at Joe's. A fine lot of sta
tionery, etc., for sale.
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day will certainly come whep they too
NAV heave a sigh aud trulhlully, yet
mourniully say IL might have been,
We are in every way identified with the
prosperity Of Memphis our friends are
there; and nothing should be allowed 20
interrupt our business relation Win
them.
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THERE are those in good positions to
form correct opinions who do not hest
tate to declare that General Grant has
determined to take in a large slice Of
Mexican territory to pay for the dam
ages done along the Texan border from
across the line. This may involve a
speck of war, but that is to General
Grant hand, and would simply result in
the acquisition and his reelection.
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A CONTEMPORARY puts head on one of
its telegraphic dispatches with this:
Boston Loses a Cool Million by the
Flames" Now where did that GOODNESS
arise? Was it in the cool of the evening,
or an ice-house, or was the owner Of the
millien a manufacturer Of ice coolers +?
Heow's that?
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FUNERAL NOTICE

The frieidS and acquaintance Of THOMAS
CALLAHAN are respectfully invited to attend
his funeral at 81 o'clock Sunday evening
June lst, 1873. from his late residence, corner
Exchange and Fourth streets.
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PATRICK-This Saturday. morning. May
Slst. at II o'clock, Major NJ. N. PATEICE, Of
the l54th senior Tennessee regiment, and son
of. NJ. Patrick.
Notice Of funeral services will be published
IN The morning city paper.
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John stuart MilI's Tribute TO His
Wife


The death Of John Stuart Mill recalls
an incident which revealed the depths Of
his tender nature. His work on Lib
erty appeared in 1889 soon after the
death of his wife, and the memory of that
lady's singular abilities and womanly vir-
tue was embalmed by him in the touching
and eloquent dedication Of the volume.
1t was as follows:
To the beloved and deplored memory
Of her who was the inspirer, and in part
the author, Of all that is best in my
writings--ths friend and wife whose eT-
allied sense Of truth and right was my
strongest Indictment, and whose appro-
baton was my chief reward-I dedicate
this volume. Like all have written for
many years, il belongs as much 10 her
as to me: but the work ss it stands has
had, in a very insufficient degree, the
inestimable advantage Of her revision,
some OF the most important portions
having been reserved for q more careful
denomination, which they are now
never destined 70 receive. Were / but
capable Of interpreting 10 the world one
half the great thoughts and noble feel
iugs which are buried in her grave, /
should be the medium Of . greater ben
eft 10 Il than is every likely 10 arise
from anything that ] can write, IN
prompted and unassisied By her all but
unrivaled wisdom.
Mrs. Mi lies buried At AviEnon, long
The home Of the well mated pair, and 10
the spring Of every year since her death
he has made q pilgrimage 70 her grave.
The world nov pays 10 him q tribute e.
sincere and a. Just e. that which be PAID
70 her.
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"TRIED AND TRUE. What words Of
confidence and trust are these 1t is
what many poor sufferer can say Of
Helmbold's Buchu. 1t is the only relia-
BILE medicine of those terrible diseases
of the kidneys and urinary organs.
Beware of counterfeits. The genuine
has the private proprietary stamp of II.
T. Helmbold. Full directions with each
bottle. JOHN F. HENRY,
cod New York, Sole Agent.
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RAILROAD.

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, JUNE /, 1873,
" until further notice, trains will run as
follows (city time);
Mail train leave Memphis, daily. :15 p. M
Freight and Accommodation train
leave Memphis, daily except Sum
Mail train arrive at Memphis, daily. 8 :25 am
Freight and Accommodation train ar
rive at Memphis daily, except Sun
uay.......... ........ :oO p III
SLEEPING CARS ON MAIL TRAINS.
For information and tickets apply at 2S71E
Main street. 27S Main street, or at Depot. Gem
ter Landing, foot of w ashington street.
A. s. LIVERM0RE, Gen'l Sup't.
JOHN II. PERRY. Gen'l Ticket Agent.
+. SIMMONS, Passenger Agent. 75-10l
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NOTICES.
NOTICE!

THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
II Of the Memphis Building and Savings As
ISOLATION will b held Monday evening, June
ID. pm, At the once Of the
Globe Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
No. Al Madison street. Stockholders are all
expected 10 BE- present. By order
q. II. JUDAH. Prcs't.
s. srrEH. sec'y. san
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ELECTION.
GARD.


.IHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN Az
thorized by Eastern Capitalists to propose to
the people of Memphis and vicinity the es-
adjustment ola
NEW NATIONAL BANK,
with capital of 100000 or $500, geo.
conditioned that they Cths people Of Mempbis)
subscribe for one-third only Of the capital
stock.
We deem it unnecessary to call the atten-
ton Of our business community to the great
advantage to result from this liberal PROPOSE
ten to bring capital to cur city. and hope it
will meet their prompt response.
Citizens and others will be called upon for
subscriptions Of stock. that the orgaDi1atiOn
may be completed without delay. as our
friends are now ready to furnish their share
Of the capital.
Subscriptions may also be made With either
Of the underlined.
AMOS WOODRUFF.
BUsBY,
NELSON.
Memphis. Nay n. ls73. at
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4. O. O. 2.
called Meeting.

UNHE OPFIcERs AND MEM ,s.mr....
il hers Of Hammer Lodge, No. -
~, 1. o. o. n. are requested 70 t|<t|t
meet promptly AZ the hall this
(sArn RDAi) evening. May Sist. al o'clock.
5:r T. u sr o. s s 81 Risie Invited e
"''' WIN U.s. y'F. FISCHER. Nc.
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THAvETH1s DAY APPoEIEp NJ son,
i Wiliism Wfikinaon. ny agent durinf ny
-; - h'S Ms. hLicRR. NILKINsoS.
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NOTICE !

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ASSQCl
i atei with them NJ. George =. hudifill. y
the sueensuarc and china busiuertt under ~
frm name aud style Of Wm. A =. jack ~
The business will be continued A. tne qi
stand, ~ Main street. ,.c,y
zeal ". A 5. JACh.
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Honsfrc rLass-II7

RII5TeTa iNilzI7inIEIalsl2
Nss,sl.. Nay 80. ~.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-02
Inte.l s.enernI Ne VS..


The estimates for the various Government
,.,,.r,meuts for 1875 are s1l9, 1873, ,736. an in.
s.l,,o Of slO. .s75 4sO on the estimates for 1874
rrs Cronista the Spanish paper in New York.
,r. tbc spanish- Cubans will disregard Castelar's
lors land are not such crayens as to surren-
I,r The Vrginius."
Tia dlituser steamer General Sherman is
.,n al Aspinwall in charge OF mldshlpman
s''', i row from the u s. steamer wyoming.
A"r ~ Governor Haight, OF California. has pub
Il. ,ed letter decliuing to be candidate for
T. $ senator.
. : tIod,e was shot dead by John Davis,
40, Elto. Nevada, on Sunday. Thomas Brown
s@ t,'thnr-ip.I law of DAVIS, who was present then
alot Davis dead The murdeter escaped. Do
,nl.,1c troubles caused the tragedy.
man named Flynn, living at Weedsport
,,oar Snlmrn N Y, murdered his wife last Sat
,'ylny night by fraciuriug her skull with boot
iaeh Ie was arrested.
An ineeudary lire at FHhkll, N. y, early yes
ta,Iay morning destroyed the entire business
na,ti9n Of the town. causing a loss estimated at
:l9lOO0.
William NJ. Tweed was reported to be in a
dvr,, condition in the Blackwell = Island hospit-
Al Yesterday afternoon, OF inflamation Of the
brain.
Andrew stratton, aged % and his daughter,
ogal years have starved to death at Bridgeton,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-12-02
G;hosis
pAor. p9ppER's LEoTuREs.


On Monday evening next Prof. Pepper will
d,bysr the irst OF his three lectures in this
city. .-..
'che London Illustrated Mems, speaking of
Prof. Peppers lecture in that city, says of his
phozt; THE appearances and the evanishinge
sre extremely startling, sudden and suspicious
All The uualiies attributed to spirits are there
teaching at length 30 gently and simply that
rurh attributes. however WONDERFUL are as ma
turaI al they are imaginable. There IL nothing
ndeed really supernatural about them, but
thy are the effects OF intelleihle causes, aVala-
Bic TO scientific manipulation, Il
FUm present prospects, Mr., Nolen will have
a un house. He has already interested the
schools Of this city in the lectures by sellinB them
reserved seats in the balcony at reduced rates
aud several of them have accepted the ouer.
d hers should do 80. The seats in the balcony
are ali good anl aff Ird an excellent view OF the
stage. school tickets will not be sold in an!
otl!tr part OF The house. aud when these are
all tlken the regular price will be charged
Tese lectures should also awake an Interest
amopg the grown up people, They are novel
Instructive, and very entertaining.