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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

OPERA HOUSE-RUTLAND.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST Z.
THE GREATEST MUSICAL PHENOMENA OF
THE AGE
on THEIR RETURN TRIP TO SARA ToGA
FAMOUS
CALIFORNIA VOCALISTS.
THE YERS SIS 4 Il r S =!
(CoLoRED.)
Miss Anna Madah Flyers, Soprano
Miss Emma Louise Flyers,
Contralto and Tenore.
ASSISTED BY
Mr.. Wallace King, Ienof
Mr. Holm Luca, Baritone
AND THE GIFTED PIANIST,
A. G. Il A Y j. o X.
Tickets, 30 cents. Reserved seats, 80 cents
eD- Sold at Meeker's aug4d4
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
THE oHApLAIN's REPORT.

The biennial report of the chaplain OF
the Vermont state prison for the fiscal year
closing August LIST, 1874, which has just
been made to the board of Directors, says,
in substance, tina. a preaching service for
the men on the Sabbath with the usual
forms of public worship, and biblical ex-
ercise for the women has been regularly
maintained. He has visited the inmates
at their cells and in the shops, and priva-
tely conversed with each individual, en-
couraging them to good endeavors and ill.,
stilling right views and principles and in
citing good resolutions. In this work, he
has been cheered by the universally re-
spectful if not interested effectiveness to
religious services and by their gene
rally good behavior. In some instances,
also, there has been a reform SO genuine
that it has taken root in the heart and
borne fruit in the conduct. The neat and
convenient chapel prepared by the direc-
tors and superintendent, in which worship
may be attended, without the sight of mar
row cells and other distracting associations,
is proving a great benefit. Small hymn
and tune books have been provided for
all attendants and large number of
the men now sing very acceptably in the
religious services. The maintenance, also,
of Sabbath school, by the superintendent
and keeper with other officers and teachers,
held on Sabbath mornings, for the study of
international lessons has had an excellent
effect. Almost one hundred volumes of
interesting and useful books have been
added to the library. A novelty for hide
pendence day was introduced on the 4th OF
July, 1878, and repeated this year, which
thus far has proved highly beneficial. II
was no less than that of celebration OF
the day, with the freedom of the yard fol
intercourse and every kind of amusement
which they chose, along with speeches
toasts, songs and instrumental music fol
about one hour.
In conclusion he presents the following
impressions:
/. The importance of right home-influ
ences and the early training of the young
cannot be overestimated. Not individual
alone, but the whole state has an interes
in this matter. The idle, uncontrolled
child becomes the indolent, vicious man
The Jail and the prison are the Legitimate
receptacles of the victims of bad homes AM
street vagrancy. From such quarters com
most of the inmates of this institution.
2. The repression of dram-drinking, an
the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors,
of the highest importance to the moral an
material well-being of the state. More tina
three-fifths of the inmates here are confess
eddy addicted to strong drink, and larg
! majority of them attribute their crime an
Imprisonment directly to the baneful inf,
ence of liquor.
8. Humane encouragement to imprisone
and discharged convicts, in their endeavo
to reform, is an imperative duty, as well
the state as individuals. To treat men
brutes, or worthless outcasts, because u
iron door has once closed upon them,
. alike poor philanthropy and bad polio
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

Mr. Moulton will appear before the COM
mittee tonight.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Carl Gutherz, the artist, whose
skill and taste have many times been
attested in these columns, has, we are
glad to see, made two very large and
very correct drawings of the procession
Of the Memphi on Mardi-G Gras night,
one of which is now on view
at Clark's jewelry store. This
work, the fidelity of which is its most
striking feature, Mr.. Gutherz intends
shall find its way into one or other of
the illustrated papers of New York or
perhaps tie London Graphic, one of
the most artistic OF all the illustrated
weeklies in the world. This will be de-
termined in few days. Whatever
the decision, there can be ne
doubt the publication Of these
finished sketches, whether in London
OF New York, or in both places, would
70 far to place the Memphi in their
proper light before a world that from
years of prestige thinks only Of New
Orleans as capable Of so gorgeous a dis
play as they made. We can assure Mr..
Gutherz of the thanks of the cOmmu-
nifty for his efforts, and feel certain that
in the sale of papers in Memphis and
vicinity, the journal that prints his
pictures will find ample recompense for
the outlay.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
OMAHA.
Twenty Cars of Tea En- ROESe from
San FTaneisc0-ResOlutsOn I'm Re
gard TO the Recent Indian
Disturbance.

OMAHA, February 21.-John Bull and
George Mehaffy, on trial for gambling and
under bonds for their appearance, the latter
also out on bail for murder, jumped the town
this morning. The batlers are hunting for
them.
Twenty cars of tea arrived from San Fran
cisco this evening.
Nothing of interest has been heard from
Generals Sheridan and Ord, who, with a
portion of their staff, yesterday morning went
10 investigate the Indian question. 1t is the
general opinion that ne further trouble will
be had with the Indians who committed the
depredations, they having all gone north to
miles from here.
The fire department of the city, at meeting
last night, passed resolutions expressing their
belief in Chief Engineer Simpsons s innocence
and determination to sustain HIM.
At meeting of the merchants's club. COM
posed of prominent citizens and capitalists of
this city and State, held last night, the follow
ing resolutions were passed:
WHEREAS, Reports having been circulated
throughout the country that Nebraska is in
danger OF an Indian war, and attacks upon
Its settlements, on account of difficulties oc-
curing at Indian agencies located hundreds
OF miles from the extreme western borders of
the State, and many exaggerated statements
having been made, which are calculated to in
fict great damage upon Its interests; there
Resolued, That the murder of Robinson
Coleman and Appleton, near Cloud agency,
difficulties at that agency, and involved not
the slightest indication of general uprising
of the Indian tribes.
Resolved, That from the best information
obtainable no Sioux have contemplated or
made any movement looking TO attacks upon
the settlements in Nebraska or Wyoming;
that the official reports from Colonel Smith.
commaudant Rt Fort Laramie, confirmed
by those Of Agent Savile, show
that Red Cloud, and large
majority OF the Indians at various agencies
are guarding themselves against possible in
jury from northern hostile Indians, the dis
position beyond cavil or dispute
Resolved, That 1t is the opinion of this club
that congress would do q wise act to transfer
the exclusive control and conduct Of the
Indian affairs to the department of war.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
The s1outh or the ,,,s.,xs,un,-

ST. LOUIS, February 81 The Merchant 8
Exchange this noon, unanimously adoptt d
resolutions approving Captain Jas. B. Eads's
mouth OF the Mississippi river, and rscom-
mend1ng Its favorable consideration 10 con-
gress In that its acceptance will secure to
be both safe and advantageous to the govern
ment, the earliest attainment of convenient
and reliable deep-water channel between the
gulf ana river. The plan of Captain Eads pro-
poses 10 secure the channel six hundred feet
wide, twenty-eight feet deep, by the system of
Jetties. The total cost will be five millions
Channel to be maintained for ten years, at the
cost OF q nalf million per annum. When the
depth OF twenty feet Is obtained, one million
dollars to be paid, and when each additional
two feet depth shall be secured an additional
million TO be paid, provided, however that no
payment whatever shall be made until four
months after twenty feet shall be secured
and un1nterruptly mainta ned; the payment
OF half million per year to depend solely
upon the maintaining continuously of twenty
feet in the channel "-rI--
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Senate Not fin SessiOn-LIncOIn's
birthday 10 be Declared a HOII.
day-Other Business.

WASHINGTON, February ell Mr..
ShanRs from the committee on Indian affairs,
reported the bill confirming and ratifying the
agreement by Felix Brunat with the Eastern
band OF Shoshone Indians for the purchase by
the United States of one-third of the Shoshone
reservation for twenty-five thousand dol
lars, payable in cattle at the rate OF
five thousand dollars year. Referred.
Mr.. Banning presented petition TO have
the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's BIRTH
day declared a public holiday.
Mr.. Crittenden moved TO adjourn over from
to-day until Tuesday next on me ground that
birthday OF George Washington. Agreed to
yeas, lis; nays, s..
The house then resumed the consideration
of the bill authorizing the Washington City
and Point Lookout railroad company to ex-
tend its line through Washington. The Ques-
tion being on Negley's motion to lay the bill
on the table the motion was rejected; yeas,
100; nays, 10.
Mr.. Butler Mass moved 10 refer the bill TO
a committee of the whole, and stated several
objections 10 the bill.
Mr.. Lawrence remarked that the bill would
give the railroad company entire control OF
the river front of Washington.
Mr.. Scofeld stated his objections to the bill.
1t weuld cause the ultimate removal Of the
navy-yard and destroy Its influence as long as
IL remained shut of the river front and ruin
the commerce of the city.
After further debate the bill was referred to
the committee of the whole on the private
calendar, Orth in the chair.
Bills were reported from the committee of
the whole and passed by the house, as follows:
EoL the reliel oI " N. n I.dlklhOon anu neIl-
~ Savage, acting charge d'd6dfres in Guata-
mala; James Delong and Henry s. Wills, for
removing distractions from the Savannah
river; John ]. Watson and Edward Savage,
OF Minnesota; Ephraim p. Showalter,
Lucius A. Roantree, James Long,
William +. Childs, Captain A. b. Dyer, and
John n. Newman, of the ninth Tennessee
cavalry; ]. L. Mann, late army chaplain;
Rice NJ. Brown, soldier of the Mexican war;
William n. Williams, late Lieutenant OF Indi-
ana volunteers. and samuel f. Rankin; also,
authorizing an issue of clothing 10 certain
enlisted men Of the army.
The house then, at fiYe o'clock, adjourned
until Tuesday.
The commissioner OF internal revenue has
Information OF the seizure, at San Francisco,
of the Rayview distillery, with spirits on hand
at the BayvieW refinery and wholesale liquor
store Of Louis Faucont, for violation OF the in
ternal revenue lFws. The distillery was val
we'd at one hundred thousand dollars.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
ARKANSAS ELECTION FRAUDS.
A Specimen of the Operations of the
Clayton Ring-COnsideratlOn Of
the Contested Case OF Cunt
er Against Wiltshire in
the House.
From the New York Tribune.l

WASHINGTON, February 17.-For au-
dacious, and at the same time clumsy election
toIious. A specimen OF the way this ring
elect the men they want elected, Irrespective
OF how the people vote, came TO light to-day
shire against C5unter. The former was the
ring candidate and the latter the
candidate OF the liberals, Democrats
and anti-Clayton Republicans. Cur ter
got about five thousand majority at the polls; /;
but the canvassing board, following out a
practice that is as old as the reconstructed
government in Arkansas, threw out the vote
largest maiorities, on preienSe OF irregular1-
ties, until they thought they had brought
their man in ahead. AT the last moment they
found they had not thrown out enough, so
they took the certified copies of county re-
turns and manipulated them TO make 1t ap-
pear that In Marion and Montgomery counties
i've hundred and one votes were cast Ior
Gunther, instead OF Gunter, and IN Pulaski
county one thousand four hundred and fifty
SIX votes were scattered between s. N. Gunter
and 7. NJ. Guntee, Thomas NJ Guntee, and
other erroneous spellings OF Mr. Gunter's
name. name. This was a trick, Tor the original re-
turns did not show any such scattering votes
by throwing all these out a majority of one
thousand one hundred was figured ont for VIII
shl.e; Inc GOVERNOR however, did not certify
thaI MlIshlre was elected, but only ce. tilted
70 the statement OF the vote thus fraCdulently
made. on this showing a majority
hardihood to ask the house ta-dav 70
give Wiltshire the seat on the 1,-i,,1 61.ScS coso
although IT wss apparent that he was moi
elected, and would have to be ousted. as the
case was taxed mp on its merits In the mean.
time, however, he could draw a years nav
and mileage. and this was the to6
feet of the movement. The best mem.
bers of the house among the Repuhii-
cans, including George +. Hoar, General
HRwley, and Mr.. McCrary, the former
Chairman OF the committee, strongly opposed
Wiltshire, and their arguments had carried
everything before them when Mr.. Butler
rushed into the breach. sounded the party
slogan and rallied his legions o. faithful
heilchmen The party men triumphed on a
close vote but motion TO reconsider was en-
tered, and will come up 10 morrow.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
NEEDED REPORM.

Is there not some way by which the
enormous expenses attending the ad-
ministration of justice in our criminal
courts may be lessened? We have
reference particularly to the cost Of
the prosecution of criminals for small
crimes and misdemeanors in this city.
As the system now stands, the cost to
the taxpayer is simply enormous. 1t
costs nearly as much to prosecute pet
ty thief for the larceny of twenty-five
cent piece of United States fractional
currency, or of u hat, coat, or bushel
Of beans, as it does to try
defendant for murder, burglary or
arson. This is a grievous defect i'll
the administration of criminal law
in our State. When it is remem-
bered that the great bulk Of the offense
against society in this city consists Of
petty larceny and misdemesnors, and
that to prosecute the offenders requires
the same costly system of judicial ma
chinery, the same cumbersome investi-
CATION of grand juries, the same bill of
indictment, the same petty jury, and,
excepting the single item Of the number
Of peremptory challenges allowed the
State and defense, the very same slow,
tedious and expensive system of trial by
jury, with its retinue of witnesses, its
attachments, its intermina-
ble bill of costs, etc., etc., as if
they were guilty of an offense punisha-
BILE by death or imprisonment for life.
They do this thing better elsewhere,
and we think the general assembly OF
would do well and wisely TO
follow the example set them by other
States in the premises. Magistrates and
justices. Of the peace should have exclu-
sive Jurisdiction and final determination
Of petty crimes and misdemeanors, the
right of appeal being, in all
cases, reserved. This would save the
State annually hundreds of thousands
of dollars, and would save the citizen
time and money, now next to thrown
away in our criminal courts.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.

The best argument we have yet met
with sustaining the growing demand for
compulsory education we find in the
census statistics, which puts the scholas-
tic population of Memphis at 99O9, the
children enrolled at our public schools
at 50O5, and the average attendance at
25O9. Nothing can be more eloquent
than these figures, attesting the fact that
64OO of the children of Memphis do not
attend school, taking it for granted there
are 1000 enrolled in the private and
Catholic psrochial schools. That is to
say, two-thirds of the children Of the
city are growing up in one way or an
other, as they can, without education,
or with such limited instruction as they
can receive at home. And yet, looking
at the labors of our school board, and our
multiplied means Of education, private
and public, we stand on as safe footing
as most of the cities of the country.
Take, for instance, the city of Al
bany, New York, the school population
of which is 2s, SOS, the number of
children enrolled being set down IN
ScheDl'S Statistics of the World, from
which we quote, at 10, ,9S9, or little bet
ter than one-third, the average attend
ance being only 6I79, leaving 22,7ls
children for private schools, charities
and psrochial institutions. Or LET us
take the city of Cincinnati, which very
justly boasts of the most complete pub
lie schools outside of Michigan or the
New England States. The scholastic
population is placed at liz, lbs; the num-
Der of children enrolled, $3.50, and the
average attendance at 22,1S4. Take
next the city of churches, Brooklyn.
The scholastieGpopulation is given at
I35, ,S69; the children enrolled at rs, IT'S,
and the average attendance at 36, $50
less than half. Chicago, the progressive,
the ideal American city, comes next in
review. Its scholastic population is set
down at SO, $50; the children en-
rolled at 1882, and the average |
attendance at 2S, IVA, OF little over one
half the enrolled. Louisville, Ken
lucky, the next great city enforcing the !
idea of compulsory education gives its
scholastic population at 39, l6s, the num-
ber of children enrolled at 14,574, and
the average attendance at only 10, ia.
Other cities, the centers of population,
wealth, intelligence and growth, might
be named, furnishing figures of similar
averages, showing plainly that until
the government of the States compel
education by law we must always ex-
pect to have a large ignorant, and
therefore criminal population, preying
upon the industry of the intelligent,
tax, a curse, and an eye-sore on the
body polite.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
MISSISSIPPI.
No QuOrum I'm the senate-FOrty-seven
Absentees in the HOuse-TOO Much
Mardit Gras-Business Yes
terday.
The PIanterS' Insurance Company, Of
Memphis, 20 Deposit s2O,OoO-PrO-
hIbitOry Liquor Law-APpro-
prfafiOns-Etc.

Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, February 2l.-The senate
has not yet recovered from the effects Of
Mardi Gras, and has had no quorum this
week.
The house was at work, with forty-seven
absentees, and passed the following bills:
Extending the statutes of Limitation 70 mar
ried women; requiring the Planters in
surance company, of Memphis, TO make
twenty thousand dollars deposit; and the
senate bill repeating the prohibitory liquor
law OF Oktibbeha county.
Among the bills introduced was one TO pro-
hibit the sale OF liquor within five miles Of
the University of Mississippi. Also one ap-
propriating five thousand dollars to ornament
the capitol ground, and reducing the salaries
Of county school superintendents one fourth.
A resolution, introduced TO adjourn sine 6is
April 18th, was tabled. The members said
they would adjourn when they got through
with business, no matter when.
The proceedings are dull and the members
drOWSy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
ADDITIONAL MARKETS.
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MOBILE, February -Cotton-receipts,
1909 bales; xports-coastwise, ll6l bales; sales,
1900 bales. hrsf
GALVESTON, February 2I.-Cotton-net re-
ceipts, 1858 bales; exports llO bales;
sales, go bales.
SAVANNAH, February 2l.-Cotton-re-
ceipts, 3S45 bales; exports-coastwise, 2559
bales; sales, 9eS bales. vir0 lfl.rarT1 @.
CHARLESTON, February 2l.-Cotlon-re-
ceipts, 2sls bales; gross 2S20 bales; exports
continent, $50 bales; sales, 500 bales.
NEW ORLEANS, February 2l.-Flour, treble
So 371z97 %; choice, SS@9. Corn in good de-
mandi white, 75966c: yellow, Sc; bulk roc.
Oats, te96lc. Bran, 9318c. Hay dull; prime,
-; choice, So. Pork. $40. Dry salt ineats' ;
61s, $3.50. Bacon, Z, 9s91Sc. Hams, l2@I21zc
Lar1-tierees, 914@95sc; kegs, l0c. Sugaf-
common, 614c; good fair to fully fair,
6A@7xc; strictly prime, SIC. Molasses dull: !:
fair, Sc; prime, Csc. Whisky quiet; Louisiana,
CSC; Cincinnati, 81 03. Coffee dull; stock in
first hands of five hundred dealers 10000 bags;
ordinary. 23@24e; fair, 251Z926c; good, 26G
2S12c; prime, 2l@27%c. Cornmeal dull and
lower: held at s. rs. IN ~
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-22
DIED.

FARNSWORTH-At O'Clock am, the 2Ist
instant, little WILLIE TAYLOR FARNsWoRTH,
son OF Thomas r. and Mamie Farnsworth, in
the fourth year of his age.
The friends of the family are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the family resi-
dence, No. S5S Linden street. Services at 9
o'clock this SUNDAY morning, by Rev.
DR.. Steadman. t..
CAMPBELL-The funeral of Mrs. MALvINA
NJ. CAMPBELL, who departed this life on Sat
urday morning, February q, at o'clock, viii
take place this SUNDAY afternoon at 8
o'clock, from the residence of her father, Cap
tain j. w. Page, 4OI Court street extended.
Friends OF the family ard invited to attend.
Services by Rev. DR.. Steadman.
Carriages in attendance.