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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

The delay of Congress in making an ap
preparation Eor the pay of commission to
Utah has brought about immense confusion.
The act stopped the registration OF voters in
Nay, and conse equently the election for Ter
ritorial and county officers could not be held
the FIRST week In August, and it is doGbtfal
il the November election can be held. Thus
ssts Edmupds law Commences operationin the
1ns6s. Of blunders and confusion. The Nor
mons>giiI not fail to take advantage Of the
cosfusioe 10 play their tricks. The New
York H1Ssfs Utah correspondent wriIes:
sit is undefstood ihst some of the polyga-
mists have put away all Of their women but
one, aud on tue strength of that wlA claim
che fright to vote. Others will present Them
selves at The place of registry aud demand to
have Gheir names put on the list of voters,
denying everything and offering to take any
form of oath that may he prescribed. They
will claim that they cannot be disfranchised
except by conviction in ooBrt.D
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OaAUTAUQUA.
First Annual cnmmeneemenf OF :ihe
Literary and Scientific Circle

CHAUrAuquA, bgust 2.-The attend ance
to-day as immsnse. The feature has been
the exercises OF the first annual commence
ment of The ChsuIanqua Literary and Scien-
tific Circle. Yhsgrhnd procession, composed
OF several !tbous1nd persons, was formed at
10 o'clock at the Hotel Atheneum, and
headed by bard, marched to the Hall of
Philosophy, Therefhe members OF The first
graduating elssz, 58s ladies and gentlemen,
were admitted al the bronze gate and seated
in the halt Very beautiful and appropriate
responsive .sersices were conducted by DR..
Vincent, r1o Wis applauded at various
stages OF the proceedings. DR.. Vincent pre-
sented the class 4 magnificent silk banner
bearing painting Of the hall aud appropri-
ate notices, the gin of Miss Jennie Miller,
OF Akron, Ohio. At II O'Clock the procession
reformed and marched to the great amphi-
iheater, Whers, Sfter- ths introductory re-
sponsive service, an eloquent oration
was delivered by Bishop Henry w.
Warren, Dds Atlanta. This evening
DR.. Vail prese1ted The circle with a silk
American flag which had gone twice over
Enrope and Asia snd once through America.
Addresses we're made by DR.. l.. b. Bugbse,
president of the Allegheny College; John B.
Cough and Diners. Dr. Vincent read the
following letter from the poet John Green
leaf Whittier:
DtNvEns, MASS. August 8. 1882.
To J, H. Vincent DID,;
DEAR FRIEzD-I have been watching the
progress OF the Chautauqua Literary and
Scientific Circle inaugursted by thysef, and
take eome blame on myself for not sooner
expressing my satisfaction as regards its OBJ
jet and It's work thus far. wish it abund-
ant success, and that its lake may widen out
until our entire country shall feel its be-
ne6cent influences. / am, very truly, thy
friend, JOHN G. WHITTIER.
DR.. Vincent, after an able address, gave
diplomas 10 over 800 graduates, and it is
thought that690 more viii be issued by the
1st OF October, possibly 1900 more.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

Mr. GIRsH MARTIN, writing upon the dis
tillery trade of the United States in Peoria
paper, says there is now in stock in this
country 100000 600 gallons of whisky; that
the foreign demand for i; has fallen from
100000 barrels in 1SS0-S1 to almost nothiug,
and adds that the 5O,00O,000 American peo-
pie of the present day drink less whisky than
the 100000 people did thirty years ago.
The change, he says, is principally owing 10
the introduction OF lager beer,which, he de-
clares, is ''the worst enemy whisky has to
face in The United States to-day"
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o'clock discovered in cut of the road, be-
tween Rock Greek Station and the county
line, lie across the rails. The train was
stopped in time. II was found that The tie
was fastened BY large spikes. The station
officials along the line were notified of the
fact and ordered 20 keep close
watch. A swiich-tender, named Donahoe,
before the arrival OF the o'clock pm. Chi
cago passenger, that a man at about the
same place as the one first indicated, M ade a
second attempt to fasten tie across the
rails. On the approach OF Douahoe the man
took to the woods, but was caught and held
until the arrival OF the passenger train, on
which he was taken 10 Milwaukee and
handed over 10 the authorities. He gives
his name as VIM. johnson, but refused TO
make any further statements. No formal
charge as yet has been made against the
prisOuer
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BLOOMS BOUNCE.


Special TO the Appeal.l
LITTLE Rock, August IL. Abraham
Bloom and wife, Hannah Bloom, Of New
Orleaps, brought suit in the Federal Court
to-day against the Hot Springs railroad for
$4,000 damages. Mrs. Bloom was elected
from the train in August, 1881, by james
Graves, the same conductor who elected
Charles Gallina, of Memphis. The papers
aliege that che had a good ticxet, and as
ejscied at night in the woods, eight miles
from any station.
The Uoited States Court also paid to J. H.
Cherry, attorney for lobe johnson, c. w.
Ware and Herschell Hendrix Sl25 each for
filing Information June 26th that the steamer
MaumelIe had made a trip without a Ii
censed chief-engipeer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

The Boston Adpertiser says: eve are about
to become a creditor nation. Already we
hold very enyiable position as the favored
buyers Of the world and as successful sellelY.
The time is now impending when we shall
need foreign market for our wool, our iron
and steel, our machinery and our manufac-
tured commodities-a market such as we
have fos-our foodstuffs."
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
THE EXPULSION OF JEWS FReM RUSSIA
MEANY's CASE


WASHINGTON, August 12.--The s'ate de.
partment has received, through the Legation
at 81. Petersburg, a copy of the circular is
sued by the Russian ministry in relation 10
the expulsion Of Israelites, in which the To-
cal authorities are directed not TO expel
Israelitss established prior TO 1880 and re-
siding there in virtue Of regular permission,
and, on the other hand, asking them 10 take
measures to prevent new authority being
given Israeliies who have not the right OF
residence.
Acting Secretary Davis has been iu COM
munication with Minister Lowell at London
in reference to the case of Stephen j. Meauy,
of New York, who was arrested at Enuis,
Ireland, for an alleged violation of the re-
preston act. Secretary Davis yesterday
ielegraphsd Minister Lowell 10 give the
case immediate attention, and to investigate
and report TO the department An answer
was received from Minister Lowell 10 day
stating that the foreign Office has no official
Information on the subject, but he under-
stood Meany had been released. Secretary
Davis thereupon telegraphed Minister Low
ell 10 get exact information as to whether
Meauy Is free or not
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

DURING the fiscal year just closed our ex,
ports feII-oG 70 the immense amount of
Sl5O,OOO,OO0, but go great is our prosperity
that the loss was scarcely felt. twenty-five
yeaIs ago our total exports OF merchapdiso
were IN vslue about double this amount I;
then such falling off would have crested a
panic and broOEht ruin TO half the planters
of the South, for cotton was then our great
article OF export. We now sell not only
cotton, corn aud wheat, but the products of
our eotton-milis, the oil of Pennsylvauis
wells, the yield of California vineyards, and
of the mines of the Pacific slope aud the beef
of Texas. Our import for the year was the
largest ever known, s724. .62S,3I7 in the
teeth of aa outrageous tariff that makes the
poor poorer and The rich richer.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13
Miscegenaiion In miehIsan.

DETROIT, August ia trial of consider
sole interest has just been concluded in the
Criminal Court of this city of colored
man5apd white woman who have been mar
ried SHINE time and lived together as man
and vie. Both are entirely respectable,
worthy people. They were complained of
under the statute for lewd, lascivious cohsbi-
tatioD, an old Stale law which makes all
marriages between white and colored people
unlawful. pader the charge OF the Court
the jury convicted. The case will probably
be taken to the supreme Court. The decis-
ion sffscts, probably, hundred married
couples in this city, perhaps more.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

The Boston Transcript perceives that in
Justice Americas theatrical performers ought
to be protected against the pauper labor of
Europe when it is brought over untaxed in
the shape of Lsnglry, Nilsson, Irving and
others. 1t says: "American artists must be
protected. We demand that duty be laid
on imported musicians, actors and ballet
dancers at once. Not loss than forty cents a
pound and thiriy-Gve per cent. ad volOrem is
necessary in order that our American pro-
ducts shall be protected from this ruinous
q ,n,natition
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

THE New York HeroH urges that the gov
ernment be made poor in order that Con-
gress may become economical. This is rum
ming 10 the other extreme, and would lead in
its turn to the evils where mean shifts have
to be resorted 10 when the means OF support
ing the dignity and carrying on the necessary
business Of The country are inadequate.
1Give me peitber poverty nor riches" is a
wise prayer for the country in its national
relations, as well a. for every individual
citizen ii coniains. Leave extravagant ex-
penditures and mean makeshifts TO the
noonarohias
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r..,v,or se.,-,e,,, 20 Dea,I,.

=
NEW FoEK, August 13'2Advices from
Vera Cruz state that the court has sentenced
to death Fensyron, the retired apothecary
who murdered his wite's brother, another
spotht cary. named Aubert Afchaton- Frnay-
rop'- wife who, at her hosbsnd's investig alton,
ily.igisd A abert 10 Yisit her an tRe night of
the murder, was ssn;encedt 10 penal servitude
for life, and Feuayron's brother, Lucien, who
aided him 10 the crime, TO seven years. servi-
tuie. The trial excited extraordinary in
terest. As the public prosecutor did not
press Ion the extreme penalty indhe event of
the jury considering thai Henayron was aetu-
sled solely by jealousy, ii appsa... ..sast q the
jury must nave adopted the yisw favored BY
The prosecution, namely; that Aubert was
murdered to pseyeni his diEuigiug some
knowledge of Fenayron in some case OF
poisoning or felonious use of drugs. Consid-
erable interest was manifested in this crime
throughout the United States at the time it
was committed
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13
Marderoa. Miss kruger.

CANTON, O., August 12-An eccentric and
probably demented spinster of forty, named
Minnie Kruger, has complained recently that
boys FIRE guns at night near her house, dis
from her cwn strange and mufderous fres ks.
Last night Gostlieb sum Eners and wife we're
awakened by a lloyd report and The crashing
of glass in their bedroom window. Investi-
eating hey found that Miss Kruger had de-
lfberately gone 10 their house with powder
and pebbles. and fred through the window
at them. Her aim was high and the pebbles
lodged in the wall above The bed. Miss
is known.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

II is a singular fact that it is yet an unset
tied question whether the electric light can
eompe'e 10 price with gas. When Edison's
incaudescent lights are in use, as they will be
next month, over territory a mile square IN
New York, including Wall street, the prob
lem will be solyed. Edison says the lighting
OF those Ia nps will wipe the value of mil
lions OF gas stock out of existence. 10
Memphis we have yet had no opportunity TO
form q judgment on the question, the Maxim
axstem giving inferior results.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

THAT piety does no insure sgainst folly is
made evident by the fsct that among the
subjects discussed just now is the question:
''Is it consistent with christianity for cler-
gymsn TO ride bicycle?" In The North the
clergy go TO church on aleigb, and why
no4 on q hicvaie7
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

THE great American desert has become
the granaFy OF the world; the wilderness of
half century ago has become the seat OF a
new civiliz alton, whose influence is casting its
light over all the world. Our ways are The
ways of pesce, and if we have any rivalry
with any race or with any nation it is as to
whether they or we shall most contribute 10
making mankind better and happier.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

THE New York Heralds correspondent
gives list Of the appropriations for the
National Board of Health which the Senate
adopted and the House rejected. AmoBg
them appears: "For quarantine service on
the Mississippi river, $4,000" Less than
S5O,OOO is placed at the disposal of the Pres
ident to be used in aid of attempts to waId
off or suppress epidemics.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

BRocKToN, MASS, August IA prize
Eight was fought this evening between Mi
chael Rudden and John Donnelly. The
mill occurred in a vacant lot near the Sails
bury river. Alter pounding each other for
"a honr the contests IN which DonnelIy was
badly bruised, was brought 10 a sudden close
py the appearances OF the police. The
bruisers leaped into the stream, but were
after long struggle captured by the officers.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

The anti -Cbiuese law is causing difficulty
in Sau Frauciseo. a steamship arrived last
Wednesday which had on board as part ef
the crew seVeniy-.wo Cinnamon having no
return certificates. They were not allowed to
land. Tie company will contest the right
OF preventing them from landing. The Pa
ci6c Mail Steamship Company will also con-
test the right OF preventing the crew of the
steamer City of Sydney from landing.
The latter company claim that as their
company is sailing under the American
Gag this was equivalent TO the crew being on
American territory all the time. The other
compauy's vessel sails under the British flag
snd her crew, it is thought, must be recog-
nizsd as coming from foreign territory.
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marderea by IA. stepson.

COLUMBUS, August 12.-John Metzger, a
moulder, was murdered late tonight by his
stepson, Charles Wagner, aged seventeen,
during family quarrel, which originated
between the parents, the boy taking his
mothers part. The mother was very drunk
and all were intoxicated. The boy killed
his father instantly by stabbing HIM in the
heart with a penknife
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

MAINE is the only State entirely satisfied
with its climste. No right-minded citizen
can be heard complaining of the winter or
summer temperature, for the one means ice,
which can be sold; and the other means Wis
itors, who can be cold also.
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A urpscp,prp ur,,ss .. Eo11om..

A SUBSCRIBE writes as follows: 81 feel at
once my appetite and strength greatly improved
my expectoration less painful and less copious my
cough less troublesome; my sleep sound, refresh
ing and drcamlessi my nervousness is all gone; my
breathing less difficult; my hearts action more
regular; my backaehe less severe; my digestion
improved; my urine clear and voided without
pain; my spirits more exuberant; my mind per-
tie of RrnWn,s Iron
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SOLDIERS HOME.
IT'S DEsPoILERs TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE A
MILITARY COURT.

WAsHIHGToS, August 12.-The evidence
taken by tine Senate committee in regard to
the abuses at the Soldiers Home in this city
has been printed, and is now in possession of
the war department The long-coniinued
appropriations of the vegetables, fruits and
flowers belonging to the veterans at the home
by the late snrgson-general and the com ciis-
sary-general appear in such prominent
shape in the printed record as to make il a
very extraordinary subject TO deal with.
There has been 4 belief among army men
here that both the officers who are so seri-
ously compromised by The evidence taken
would ask for court of inquiry. If they
do not make this request it is very probable
that official action will be taken to bring the
whole matter before military court. Tue
feeling is strong that it will not do for the
reputation of the servics 10 allow such
grave matter 10 pass without official atten-
tim
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

A SUGGESTION OF seven crop failures is a
severe tax upon. country's resources. The
London Iskerepk comments on the proba-
billy that the year 1882 will add to the lor g
list cf English disasters OF this Kind. A
mild winter and an early spring were ofiset
by "cold blight" in April, IAN ungenial
May" and dripping june" The hay
harvest was "interrnpted by perpetual
showers" the wheat shrivelled and the roots
were choked; and even with the help of "a
wa-m, stilI, and dry August" the crop will
fall b glow good aversge. Our American
grain deaisrs are talking about gold importa-
lions setting in again when our crops go to
fill up the English supply.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13
BUELL'S MONEY.
How Brady Bought and Paid for Him
A Willing Tool in His Mas
ter's Hands.
An Alleged Letter from Dorsey TO the
Late President Garfield-His
Last Card.

WASHINGTON, a 1gust 12.--1he ~contin-
gent appropriation 70 be used By the Presi-
dent, If necessary, for the prevention and
suppression of epidemic disease, will be en-
ployed through the agency Of the treasury
department, and in case of threatened or
actual epidemic Immediate action will be
taken upon tue application from the gov
ernor of the State addressed TO the secretary
of the treasury.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13
Az Embexzler paraoued.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo, August 12.-Goy-
Heath, who was sentenced about three years
ago to ten years in the penitentiary for en-
fszzling some SAC, ,00O0 of public money
while he was city auditor of st. Louis and
custodian of the school funds of st Louis
county. He was Immediately released from
prison, and will return to his family here to-
night. The petition for his pardon was
signed by many OF the most prominent aud
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

Sr. LOUIS, August 12-FIve cars OF new
corn, we'll matured and in good condition,
arrived here TO-DAY, snd was sold at auction
on Change for Sc 70 PR bushei. IL was
raised near Waco, Tex, was shipped ny
James z. Martin, of that place, to j. w.
Booth & Sons, Of 81. Louis, and purch ased BY
Conner Brothers, who will sendit 10 Chicago
By express Tonight l, Is 5. stated lated inst t car
mept from Iexas the latter part OF this
month. Tbs arrival is unprecedented in
noiIll Of tirns
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

TIE New York Journal shows the effect
OF the tariff upon the workingman'a earnings
as follows: at is the dollar that is earned
which is taxed and not the dollar that is
spent. A mechanic earas So day; if a
tariff or any other tax is levied 30 that the
aversgs cost of what is purchased is raised
fiy per cent. then IS will buy only what So
would have purchased before. This is a tax
of 81 on every days work Of this man. He
pays the tax on every cent he earns; he re-
ceiVes for mis- labor token on which the ia X
is exacted and he cannot help paying the
tribute. Ii this we're direct, and our work
ingmen could see its effect upon their earn
ipgs. it would not take long for Congress
&c rsduce the rate"
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Hew The Cen. us Average. Famiiies.

washington nSPupilc.
! had occasion to inquire concerning the
average size OF the family circle, and was dis
mayed at learning that the average is pro-
duced by considering the inmates of one
house, whether it be hotel, tenementhouse or
priva'e residence, to constitute the family.
To illustrate: In square containing two
hotels, with $40 guests each; two tenement
houses, each containing four families of five
persons; 6fiy private dwellings, with ten per-
sons iu each, and one household consisting Of
IAN old maid and her cat, the average Of the
ssfamilyn is twenty
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Attempt TO Lynch Miss Bonds Raw.
fshars.

TAYLoRsvILLE, Ill, August 12-Ilast
night mob took the three men CIements,
Pettus and Montgomery, held 10 the grand
jury there yesterday on the charge of raw
ishing Mas Bond, from the jail, and at
tempted 10 hang them. A FIRE broke out in
the town while the mob was trying to make
the men confess, and the greater portion left.
The attorney general and Mr.. Bond then sp-
peared on the scene and persuaded those in
charge OF The prisoners to give them up and
let them have a fair trial, which was done,
and they were taken back to jail. The men
protested their innocence, even with the
rope around their necka, aud after they had
been repeatedly swung up.
Later.-The town il still greatly excited
over the events OF last night, but a resction
in public sentiment is fast taking place, and
much regret is expressed at the lawless pro-
ceedings Of the mob in their efforts to lypch
Montgomery, Pettus and Clements. The
opinion that these men are not guilty is
gaining ground, and the disposition il nov
pretty general that whether lbsy are or no,
they are entii led 10 a faif trial, and this will
in all likeliiiood be accorded them.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

WASHINGTON, August 12.-Surgeon- GEN
eral Hamilton, of the Washington hospii al
service, to-day received telegram from
Acting Collector Goodrich, dated Browns
vile, as follows: "The first case of yellow
fever occurred in Matamoras a month ago,
and was introduced through Bagdad, Mex,
by railroad trsmps from Tampico; AVERAGE
daily deaths in Matamoras the past ten days,
ten. The disease appeared in Brownsville
Two weeks ago. Total plumber of deaths, len
or twelve. Several distinct types of fever
prevail Ia bvth cities At present.. No new
deyslepments to-day. Total number Of all
'two.n
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Ea,bburn,s Ru,e n F.,Iure.

Providence, August 12.-Stephen r.
Rsthburu, formerly clerk in the Office of
the Geneva Woolen Mills, and who was dis
charged on suspicion of stealing, appeared
at the Office this morning disguised, and sp-
piled for work. While the clerk was absent
he made his way into the rear office, where
there were 5000 ready to pay the help, and
attempted 10 run away. A milkman tried
to stop him, but he drew revolver. Rath-
burn was finally caught by the secretary and
treasurer OF the mill, after iieipg two shots
at him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-08-13

:. NEW YORK, August 12-Erasmus D.
Carney, psymaster for Robinson & Wallace
builders, to-day drew $500 from bank 10
pay the men. While he was sorting the bills
his brother John A. Garnssy, night watch
man in the employ of the firm, entered the
room, seized n package containing $1,000
ran into the street, and was soon out of sight
Ii is supposed be has Left the city.
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Re,ixuratoH,,Fa,.

PALESTINE, TEX, August 12.-Chess
Thomas was hanged here yesterday for the
murder of Houston McMeans. The execu-
tion was private. Thomas expressed salts
faction at having killed McMeans, and was
resigned to his fate