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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-05-02
ARKANSAS NEWS.


Eureka Springs has numerous arrivals"
Searcy sustained a heavy loss by a fire
last week, which destroyed several stores.
Wittsburg Chronicle: "Corn is selling at
81 20 cash and 81 so credit in this town.
AT Hot Springs the lower end of the
city was thrown into excitement by the dis
eovery of a newly born babe in Police Judge
Kinks yard. The skull was crushed in and
the body was frightfully decomposed. The
author OF the crime is supposed to be Matte
Duke.
Batesville Guard: "The Manganese Com
pany have commenced hauling ore from the
Southern NINE"
Arkansas Cleaner: "There is a great deal
of sickness between the two LaGrues, caused,
in all probability, by the stencil of decayipg
vegetable matter left by the overflow"
Bentonville Bentonidn: ''Two of our medi-
cal men at Spavinae, Drs. Mcdaniel and
Goodman, have been arrested for practicing
medicine without license, tried and fined"
The accounts of c. Griffin, late treasurer of
Cross county, have been examined. 1t was
shown that Mr.. Griffin was short to the
amount of over $4,000 during his two terms
of Office"
Eureka Springs Echo. "A Mr.. White was
bitten by a snake commonly known as a
spreading adder last Monday about IL
o'clock, and died the same evening from the
effect of the poison"
Malvern Meteor: "The finest quality of
potter's clay abounds in the vicinity of NAL
vern- Citizens are taking steps to establish
a joint stock company for manufacturing
sewer pipe, drain tiles, etc., on a large scale"
YellviIle Watchnlan: 1--WE were shown a
chunk of lead ore on last Saturday by B.
Stinnett, taken out of bank (near a braneh)
not more than mile and a half from this
city, that was almost as pure as smelted
lead"
Fayetteville Democrat: "Work on the tun-
mel through the mountain is progressing
finely now, as the work never ceases day or
night, Sunday or Monday, but is one con-
tinual clatter of pick and shovel. Two en-
gines furnish air for those who are at work
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EMERSON'S FUNERAL.
Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of the
Dead Poet and Philosopher.

CONCORD, MASS, April 30.-The last rites
over the remains of Raph Waldo Emerson
took place this afternoon. A special train
from Boston brought many people thither.
Almost every building in town bore some
drapery, the public buildings being heavily
draped. The services at his house were con-
Quoted by the Rev. w. H. Furness, of Phila-
delphia, and were of a simple character. The
aged mother of the poet, his wife and
daughter Ellen, sat near the coffin. After
the services the procession formed and the
body WIS taken to a Unitarian church, but
short distance from his house. The church
was crowded with mourners, and when the
body was placed in front OF the pulpit Judge
lockwood Hoar took his place at the head
of the coffin. When the family and friends
we're seated Judge Hoar began a beautiful
address with the words, "The beauty of
Israel is fallen in its high place." Selections
from the scripture followed, and the Rev.
J ames Freeman Clarke delivered long and
interesting address upon the life and works
of Emerson. Prayer and benediction closed
the exercises in the church. The people of
Concord then looked upon the face OF the
dead, and the coffin was closed and borne TO
the cemetery. The Rev. DR.. Haskins, Epis-
copal clergyman and member OF the family,
here read the Episcopal burial service, and
the body was lowered into the grave. The
people and clergymen then united in re-
citing the Lords prayer, closing with the
words, Sand deliver US from evil" and the
children passed by the open grave, each toss
ing on the coffin bouquet of flowers and
the ceremonies ended. Among the more
prominent parsons present were: Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Geo. VIM. Curtis, Geo. w.
Cooke, Emerson's biographer, VIM. T. Sar-
gent, General Banks, Judge Russell, Darwin
E. Ware and Profs. Pierce, Hosford, Hills
and Norton, of HARDWOOD; the Rev. Mr..
Greene of Montreal
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MEMPHIS APPEAL
TmE PREsENT CROP PROsPECT.

Alter the drouth OF last year and the
floods of the present spring, information
respecting the crops has naturally been Of
much more interest than usual. The AP-
PEAL has been at much pains to compile,
from the journals OF the country around it,
the statements made in them respecting the
agricultural condition. We learn from these
sources that the general condition of the
crops is unusually satisfactory. The effects
Of the frosts in the middle OF April were IN
important below Cairo, as a rule, although
strawberries, garden beans ard, to some ex-
tent, peaches also suffered. Wheat generally
escaped, but there is rust in some places,
especially in low lands where there is an
excess OF moisture. Harvesting is expected
10 begin by the 10th of May, but the cold
weather prevailing the last few days may
refard maturing until the middle OF the
month. Cora is doing well and, ii s graft
flying to add, an increased acreage has been
put in. Ii the present strait does not per-
manentiy convince our farmers OF the ruin
Gus consequences Of buying hay, corn and
pork, and provisions for the household
and the farming stock generally, they
must be impervious to the teachings of
experience and they will end by having to
sell out to those who will bend to indications
they cannot consistently deny or successfully
resist. In the flooded districts the depression
that was almost becoming despair has dis
appeared. Spite Of losses and crosses and
disappointment, the native energy and grit
of the American character is showing itself
The people just 'pick their 1ints and try
again." aud unless the weather prove de-
terminately against them they will succeed.
The New York Times has been making a
very extensive and searching investigation
into crop matters, and it says lite information
shows that planters are striving to render
their lands mere profitable by giving more |
attention to provision crops. The failure of |
last years cotton crop prepared the ground |
for the reception OF the new gospel. From
Virginia to Texas there Is concurrence of
statement in the dispatches that the increase
in the acreage of grain crops is remarkable,
ranging from fifteen TO fifty per cent. There
is also greater variety of products, such as
strawberries, early potatoes, tomatoes and
other articles. On the whole, after all our
disasters from droth and food, the present
crop outlook is encouraging.
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under this vast mountain. The men are all
sallow-looking, occasioned by the constant
darkness in the tunnel"
Pine Bluff Press Eagle: "The first ship
ment of produce from Weldon, the new town
near Toledo, on the Psramore road, was yes
terday brought in by Mr.. Doster, who re-
ports that the town is being rapidly laid out
and the grade of the streets established"
LOnoke County Demecrdf: "The English
families who have been here for some time
have built quite nice little village near
town, and one by one the families move
from their rented homes here in town to the
village, under their own wine and fig tree"
Van Buren, Argus: "a daring highway
robbery was committed on Cove creek, about
ten miles above Cove City, on Wednesday of
last week, in broad daylight. Isaac Briscoe,
cattle buyer, stepson of Mark London, was
returning to his home from looking after
some cattle, when he was attacked by high
Waymen, knocked down and robbed of Sl3 so.
The robbers are supposed to live in the
neighborhoodn
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spends with what was observed in 1880 and
1881. While nearly Ss.OO0,000 more gold
has gone out than has come in during the
last seven weeks, about 100000 more cur
rency has come in than has gone ost. The
inference is that the interior demand for
gold has not yet been satisfied, and that still
further amounts will be drawn from the two
great reservoirs Of the country during any
period which may elapse before receipts oil
gold are revived. At present the drain falls
upon the treasury because, though it IL pay
ing out for bonds only about its surplus re-
ceipts, it is probable that its receipts are 80
largely in silver and in certificates that more
gold is certainly going out than is coming in.
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MRS. SCOVILLE
Hard at Work I'm Her RascalIy Broth
er's Behalf.

NEW York, May Mrs. George Scoyille,
sister of Charles J. Guiteau, spoke on her
brothers crime last night to very small
audience in an uptown theater. Her imme-
diate needs, she said, had been relieved, and
she had forwarded to Chicago 500, with
which to redeem her furniture. AS Guiteau's
sister she stood alone, hardly daring to ask
for sympathy, but wishing to place his case
as a lunatic before the American people.
This poor, deluded, crazy brother of mine
has been prejudged, bounded and condemned
to death by press and people. He has not
had fair trial, and the time will come
when the American people will stop and
think, and then they will see it' She gave
a history of her BROTHER showing insanity,
and said when the news of his act came to
her she shed not nor wept, but her heart had
broken with one great sob. Sunday evening
next Mrs. Scovilfe will present petition for
the people to sign, asking the President to
commute her brothers sentence to imprison-
u1anf for
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EmersOn's faIih.
Cincinnati Commercial.

A good deal has been said of Emerson's
religious opinions. 1t was because of diff
ference Of opinion about the Lords supper
that he asked for dismission from the pul pit
in 1882, and upon other points he was prob
ably heterodox. He does not seem to have
formed definite or dogmatic views touching
the future life, and he had no beliefs to
preach and pound into the ears of the peo-
pie. But that his nature was deeply re-
ligieus, and that he entertained very exalted
views of the Supreme existence, and saw in
nature a thousand manifestations OF His
goodness and wisdom, who can doubt that
ume on NatHre. But whatever opinions may
be entertained concerning him a religious
teacher, none can question the value OF his
moral instruction, or is beneficial influence
upon the individual life and social state
Both by example and precept he illustrated
what is highest and best in human aspira-
tiOn and att
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THE cRApo NATIONAL BANK BILL.

THE CRAPO NATIONAL BANK BILL.
One bank, the Cincinnati Second National,
judging that Congress viii make nOprovision
for the continuance of The national bank
system, has arranged to carry on business
outside OF that system. 1t has made pro-
vision to 90 into voluntary liquidation, to
carry on business under the old name, and
it has taken out a new charter for twenty
years. This is practical beginning Of the
work of bank Reorganization, and If it is to
proceed the retirement Of bonds, the substi-
tuition for them of government legal-tenders,
and the calling in of loans will bring dis
turbance into our financial affairs that must
seriously affect our commerce, There is a
bill before Congress, the Grape bill, which
proposes to prevent the introduction Of
disturbing element Its provisions are as
follows:
a. Any banking association may, at any time
within two years before the expiration OF its char
with the approval OF the comptroller of the cur
reney- e. This extension Is made condidon
than tso-thirds OF the capital stock. 49, The
comptroller Of the currency is authorized 10 make
which seeks to extend its charter and may with
pears that he condition of said associat.on is not
satisfactory. a. The extension Of charter i'm
poses upon the association all the duties, IabiH-
ues and restrictions, and grants all the rights and
immunities 1t enjoyed under the original charter.
o. 1t is provided that any shareholder who
does not assent to the extension shall be
paid the value Of his stock as appraised by
arbitration. and shall have appeal 10 the comp
troler of the currency in case the result OF such
arbitration is unsatisfactory to him. (6-) The
circulating notes of such association must be re
deemed at the treasury OF the United States as
provided by the present law, and any gain arising
from the failure of holders 10 present such notes.
Dgnc-
fit of the United States: the old noteS are to be
replaced by new notes OF different designs, that
there czn be no confusion as to the missing notes.
al The banks whose charters expire, and who do
not desire to have their charters extended are re-
quifed to wind up their affairs under the resula-
tons of the present law.
This or some other bill must be enacted if
the national bank system is not to become
extinct, as the act under which the banks
are now organized contains no provision
covering the case of the existing charters
when they expire by limitation. There is
some difference of opinion as to the expe-
diency of allowing the national banks to
issue notes for circulation, but that question
could be arranged without disseminating the
national bank system, of which it is only
detail. Three-fourths of the country's bust
ness is now carried on by these banks on a
uniform plan; if that uniformity is destroyed
the alternative is a return to the old method |
Of regulating the banks by State laws.
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LIEUTENANT DANENHowER
And His Party Safe at MOscOw-The
Lteufenant's Story.

LONDON, April 29.-Lieutenant Danen-
hover and party arrived at Moscow all we'll
DANENHowER's STORY.
1t is one of the most remarkable stories
of Arctic adventure ever related-as thrill
ing and exciting as Tyson's drift on the ice.
From the time the ship was frozen in until
she went down, nearly two years later, every
moment was full of anxiety and danger.
The rumbling and cracking of the ice that
caused even the Arctic dogs to whine with
terror; the constant working of the pumps;
the expectation that the ship might break at
any moment made in all a situation enough
to appal the stoutest heart But at no time
did the officers neglect any work that would
add TO the worlds stock of knowledge, and
though death confronted them all the time
they worked as coolly and carefully as
though each was certain to return in safety
and lay the result of his labor before the
world. The men hunted, the officers worked,
and at last the day came when they had to
leave the ship. Then began the unprece-
dented retreat which fills every Arctic ex-
plorer and student of Arctic literature with
admiration. The story of that retreat is
yet to be printed.
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More Internal machines.

New York, May 1.-Early yesterday
mdrning John NJ. Davenport, of 319 East
Nnleteenth street, visited police headquar-
tiers, carrying with him an internal machine
similar TO those sent VIM. H. Vanderbilt and
Cyrus w. Field Saturday, evidently pre-
pared by the same person. 1t had been
placed in the hallway OF Davepport's house
Saturday night and exploded at 10 o'clock,
setting fire to the door-mat, but doing no
other damage. The intention was, evil
IDENTIFY, to set fire to the house. The machine
was aicigar-box, bound with wire, and coz
tanned cotton, which was set on fire by the
explosion, the powder being ignited by a
fuse. There was Just sufficient powder to
shatter the box and ignite the cotton. Daven-
port heard the explosion and found his door
mat in blaze. The box was probably in
tended for Superintendent Walling, the let
ter "W" being written on it and he living
few doors distant. Detectives are endeavor-
ing to discover the offenders.
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Ri. RISE for a Small HAM.

CLEVELAND, O., May About 4 o'clock
last night the clerk who sleeps in Larter's
gun store on Superior street, in the central
part of the city, was seizsd by two burglars
as he entered the store to retire He was
then gagged, tied and thrust into small
room, where he was found this morning
The burglars then waited an hour until the
electric lights near the building were ex-
tinguished, and then with drills and sledges
stolen from neishboripg machine shop they
broke into the safe, from which they took
$50 and escaped after appropriating three
cnstly reYnlvers
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Negro Rapist Lynched.

GALLON, o., May Frank Fisher was
arrested near Frederickstown yesterday
morning and jailed at Gallon. At 8 o'clock
pm. locomotives whistled and fire bells
ruug, when over 1000 people rushed to the
Jail and broke it open. The negroes joined
IN the mob. A negro broke open the cell
which Fisher occupied, and he was dragged
out and taken to the bedside of his victim,
Barbara Rettig, who recognized him as the
person who outraged her. The crowd then
took him to the scene of the crime, gave him
time to pray, and hanged him. He declared
innocence to the last. Many people of
Gallon condem this method of proceeding.
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BELOMNT-BLAINE.
Swagger, FustiaD. RhodOmOnfade and
Bluff Will net Always Win, as
BiaiRe Now Knows.

The opinions of the leading New York
papers as to the Blaine Belmont imbroglio
are very strong against the former. The
Herald independently says:
Mr.. Blaine, by swagger, fustian and rodomon-
tade, and lofty assumption OF airs OF injured in
Walton from the Infamous corruption of his office.
The Brooklyn argus (Rspublican):
The "Plumed Knight came out of the disgrace
full renconter with his feathers considerably be-
dragged.
The Brooklyn Eagle (Democrat):
Blaine fell back upon his last device-namely,
turbulence and- bluster, and provoked Mr.. Bel
bully and coward
The Evening Post (Republican):
The real trouble and the true cause of Mr..
Blaines anger was that Mr.. Belmont in his con-
strlction of the meaning OF the dispatch was SUBJ
stantially correct.
The Sun Independent Democracy:
What chafed Blaine and drew forth the outburst
of rancor which terminated the disgraceful scene
was the futiity OF his maneuvres, the uselessness
of his evssions, the grievous necessity to which he
found himself pinned by Mr. Belmont of giving
plain answers 10 PLAIN questions ana exposing his
utter inability to meet the charges made against
him.
The World (Democrat):
Mr. Blaine seems to have had but one object in
view-to avoid explaining the motives which led
him on the 18th OF August 1881, TO instruct the
United States minister at Lima exert himself in
behalf of the claim OF John c. Landreau upon the
government OF Peru.
And the Times Republican, asks:
Why all this fury of passion because, forsooth
the Landreau claim was made the subject of rep
reservations TO the helpless government of Peru
and the basis OF proposed negotiations between
that PROSTATE repu bic aud its eonqueror? Q
He got angry and exhibited himself before the
grief in his friends, derision in his enemies and
amazement in the indifferent observer.
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THE oREENvILLE LEvEE ooNvEN.

The Vicksburg Herald has a spirited arti-
Gle upon the subject of restoring the levees
that deserves especial notice. 1t calls atten-
ton to the Importance of the levee conven-
ton to be held, June 10Th, in the town of
Greenville. The counties from the Memphis
bluffs to the Vicksburg hills are summoned
TO send their representatives. They have a
common interest and common purpose, and
should unite on common plan. The lead
ing spirits must turn out and arouse the peo-
pie The neighboring States the United
States and the great financial centers will
help a united people who are battling with
difficulties and contending against misfor-
tune. There will be differences of opinion,
of course. Some counties will favor one
plan, some another; but one thing they all
know-individaally and separately they can
do nothing They must stand shoulder to
shoulder in the long pull and the strong
pull" that cannot be resisted and knows no
defeat. There are some not yet alive to the
advantage of combination; some that do not
care to exert themselves while whole coun-
ties that will be benefited by what is done
are taking no part. All these things, how
ever they may effect ultimate action, are NO
reasons for absence at the Greenville conven-
ton. Let all shades of opinion send their
delegates there that the entire sentiment Of
the people may be understood and appre-
eisted, and action decided upon accordingly.
A large convention is wanted where the diff
fering views can be expressed and consid-
cred. If the people and their varying opin-
ions and wishes are represented, the action
of the convention will be what the people
desire it should be. There will be the utmost
freedom of discussion. Let the delegates
make known what is desired, and what is
objected to; let clear, fair, full expression
of the peoples will be made. There will be
no hindrance, but on the contrary, the object
of the convention is to hear all, the most
diverse. With everything thus open and
clear the convention will express its conclu-
sions, and the result cannot fail to be of the
utmost public advantage.
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Cantafn lack Killed.

CHICAGO, May News was received at
General Sheridan's headquarters to-day from
Fort Wassakie, Wyoming Territory, of the
killing of Captain Jack, of White river,
Utah. Jack was imprisoned there, and in
attempting to escape killed a sergeant. As
be was running away the guard fired after
him and he fell at the first fire.
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KEoKUK, May 1.-The Constitutions Fort
Madison Qa.) special says that Polk Wayne,
the railroad robber, escaped from the peni-
Tertiary this morning, with two accomplices
named Fitzgerald and Cook by chloroform-
ing their attendant in the hospital, breaking
through the iron roof and overpowering the
hospital guard. John Elder, one of the
latter, died from the effects of his injuries
and chloroform. Pursuit has been organized,
but no trace has yet been found of the es-
caped men
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THE FIFTY.CENT ACT
For the Settlement OF the $4,000, 900
Debt Of the Old City Of Men,
phis, on Which
The People OF the Taxirg-Distriet will
be Called Upon to Pass at the
BallOt.BOx.

The following is the full text and official
publication of the act TO settle the debt of
the city of Memphis at fifty cents on the
dollar, and at such rate Of interest as the
people may agree upon. 1t should be care
fully read, so that voters may be intelligent
as to its provisions and vote understandinglv
when the question of its Endorsement Is pre-
sented To the people
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BALTIMORE, Nd, February II, 1881.
tried your valuable medicine, Browns Iron
Bitters, for dyspepsia, indigestion ETC., and was
cured by its after three leading physicians of
this city failed by their prescriptions to give
lief After eating, before taking the Iron Bitters
suffered with full feeling about the breast, with
headache all the time, bowels very irregular and
generally used up. At night, when got home
IRON work, thought could not last until the
u ext morning. now feel like new man.
J. V HOWSE 2.
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CINCINNATI, May Judge Higley, OF the
Police Court, to-day overruled motion to
quash the information in the case Of Ferd
Schumsnn, charged with selling intoxicating
liquor on Sunday contrary to the recent en-
actment known as the Smith law. He also
overruled a demurrer to the information,
holding that the facts stated were properly
set forth in the affidavit and information,
and that they were sufficient to constitute an
offense under the law.