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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

IN view OF the very high stage OF the
Mississippi river and the floods that are
pouring ont of the Tennessee and the Cum
berland rivers, the readers of the APPEAL will
be interested in knowing that Prof. Loomis
has selected observations ON the m san annual
rainfall made at 7l3 stations, in various
parts of the world, and arranged them in
groups according to the amount of annual
precipitation. The frst group embraces IA
stations (chieAy in India and neighboring
eountries), being all the cases he had found
in which the annual rainfall exceeded 200
inches. By far the greatest amount OF rain
fall was at Cherapungi, in Assam, which is
on the Khasi hills, 4I25 feet above the
sea, and about 200 miles north Of
Chittagong. Nearly 500 (49245) inches
al feet have annually fallen dur
ing at least sixteen years. The greatest fall
occurs in July, the amount in that month
being 1873 54 inches, or more than thrSe times
the total annual precipitation at New York
(43 2i. About 95 per cent. OF the annual
average falls in the six months from April to
Sep ember. As the results OF his studies,
Prof. LDomis infers that the chief causes of
excessive rainialls are: - the meeting of the
northeast and southeast trade-wiDds; ~ the
irregular barometric depression of the mid
die latitudes; (S) mountsin ranges sloping
sgainst tie pre- valent winds; (4) proximity to
the ocean with winds tLerefrom; and, (5)
headlands projecting into the ocean. Con-
versely, opposite conditions result in deticit mt
rainfall
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

As a result OF the dreadful holocaust at
Vienna, which recently aroused the sympa-
thies of the civilized world, the police not
only OF that city but OF all the leading cities
of Europe have insisted upon an increase
of the number of exits, and also upon re-
duc;ion # the number of seats, thus making
more room for audiences and affording an
easier means of emptying the houses. For
instance, the Ander Wien theater, Vienna,
which had seating capacity for 2540 persons,
has been reduce to 1870, and the manager
Of the Palais Royal lheater, Of Paris, has
under instructions from the police reduce d
its seating capacity TO an extent involving
a loss of $4,000 each year. The Thealer
Dejazet has been closed because there is
not bit of stone inside il. All is wood
which would burn like tinder we're there
fire. Several other theaters have bsen
warned that unless they complied with the
orders OF the police they would be clos, d.
Among these theaters Is the French Comedy.
It lacks an iron curtain between II 'se ami
house. Otherwise the precautions taken
are judicious. The footlights have never en-
gas they are oil. The lobbiss are ligAtsd with
gas and oil. The oil lamps are, hoSever, tro
few and too weak. The Paris mauag'rs com
plain bitterly Of the measures enforced by the
police. In this country, beyond a very super
fetal eK examination of the theatsrs OF New
York, nothing has been doue 10 protect
diences or actors from danger by fire. Here
in Memphis the theater remains Ia the same
condition, and il likely II until some night the
city IL awakened 10 n sense OF its duty by
dreadful catastrophe.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREyITIEs.

Chicago, January 1.-THE failure is an
nouuced this evening of Jacob Meyer & Bros,
white goods and notions.
Reading, January 17.-At Ashen, last
Thursday, Richard Whestley. part owner of Iron
side, was killed by an explosion OF giant powder.
Springfield, ILL.,, January 1.-THE Tenn
pcrance Alliance and state Christian Temperance
Union, under the name of the State Temperance
Union, consolidated to day.
Richmond, January 17.-In the State Sem
ate the Riddleberger debt bill was amended but
without changing the character OF its provisions
and ordered to engrossment and third
reading.
New Haven, Conn, January 1.-THE
grand jury reported true hill for murdr in the
first degree against Waiter F. Malley, James Malley
and Blanche Douglass for killing Jennie Cramer,
August 9TH.
Milwaukee, January 1.-THE Wisconsin
Grange Association met in annual session this af-
terRoon, but owing to the absence of the grand
master no business other than the formal opening
of the convention was DONE
Nashville, January l7.-OLeary, Carson
Glenning and Dobler commenced their one-hun-
dred-hour walk al the rink at sis pm. The first
three miles were made in twenty-one minutes
The match promises 10 be unusually exciting
New Orleans, January 1.-THE Western
mails over the New Orleans, Chicago and st.
Louis railway, were delayed by the overflow
between Durant and Walden. Many roads are re-
ported under water, caused by the sudden rise OF
Black river. The governor has issued proclama-
tion calling the attention of the local authorities
to the Importance OF guarding the levees.
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Personal MENTION.

The residence of Senator Ben Hill, at
Athens. Georgia, has be n sold to Prof. Speer of
the University of Georgia. Its original cost was
$4,000.
General Albert, U.S.A, estimates that it
NIL cost g COG 600 70 improve the Georgetown and
the Potomac fats.
j. E. Smallwood, who assaulted J. J. Gran
mer, editor of the Hannibal MOI Gospel Monitor
has been convicted and sentenced to impTison- :
ment for two years in the penitentiAry.
Marcus Morton, the new chief-justice of
the Massachusetts, Supreme Court, is son of the
man who ran for governor twelve times and was
beaten every time, but the thirteenth trial was
elected by one majority.
Irving, the actor, denies a report that he
has arranged TO appear in New York next autumn
with Miss Terry at a new theater, OF which Messrs
Irving says he has made no arrangements to come
TO this country.
Lord Crawford, the English esrl whose
body was lately stolen from its tomb, left behind
him an unpublished work entitled The Edridom
occupied him during the last two years of his life
has been edited by his widow and viii be published
soon.
Mr.. Oscar Wilde's lecture in New York
Monday night WAS not without effect. At its close
had 20 impressed him with the necessity of being
surrounded by beauty in the most commonplace
objects that he was now going home 10 have his
kindling wood whitewashed.
Prof. Edward S. Morse, of Massachusetts,,
one of the original scientific thinkers of the day
public buildings by means Of the sun, which
pronlses 10 prove Of great importance TO the
fhe Inyention consists merely Of q surface OF
or sides 81 house With vents in the wall. 80 ar,
ranged that the cold air OF room e lei our at the
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

THE Cou1ty Court yesterday unanimously
refused to consent to the compromise offered
by the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
railroad in the matter of 500, 600 in Shelby
county bonds, part of an issue made by
authority Of the Barbour Lewis commission
,rs. II was held by the lawyers acting for
the county that the commissioners had no
legal right TO make any issue Of bonds for
any purpose, and that the County Court
could not legalize what, therefore, was lille
gal. The defense made strong argument
on the other side, but were completely over
whelmel BY the citations of law by Casey
Young in a speech that by court, bar and
people present is considered ore of the
most mastery ever delivered in any
court in the county. The case, which has
been pending in the United States District
Court for some time, will NV be pushed by
IN county; and if judgment is had fer the re1-
pie, as the decision from 10Th Wallacs cited
by Mr.. Young would seem to indicate, it is
barely possible the Chesapeake, Ohio and
Southwestern railroad may be sued by the
county for the recovery OF the 100000 10
bonds, with interest, issued many years ago.
If recovered, this amount would be plum
for the people; and in view of their heavy
losses by the derelictions and ignorance of
several of their officers, would be well
coined as a timely contribution to Il depleted
freasury
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

Standing room could not be obtained in the
courthouse this afternoon. Fifty-thr wit
nesses were sworn. George Ellis was placed
on the stand at 2 o'clock. He was ques-
toned by Judge ireland. and reiterated his
confession to the jury. His story was re-
markably straight, and in the cross-exami.
nation by Mr.. Brown the witness did not
deviate from his stories heretofore told.
Neal, the prisoner, fastened vicious
stare on Ellis when put upon the stand,
and scarcely moved his eyes during the
story OF Ellis. The crowbar, about six feet
long and weighing about twenty five pounds,
and rusty pole were handed Ellis. He
recognized them as the veritable weapons
with which Neal and Craft killed the child
rcn. The weapons were also examined
by the jury. 1t is untrue that Ellis
is failing mentally and physically.
He is evidently gaining in strength and cour-
age, and at one point in the cross-examina-
ton to- dav laughed at question asked him
He talked low, but rather distinctly, though
the jury were compelled TO move nearer the
with, ss stand to hear him. The prisoners are
allowed to go in and out without handcuffs
Craft's trial has been changed to next Mon-
day, and Ellis's to the following Wednesday.
The defense appear disposed to make the cross
ex animation long and tedious. Brown,
the counsel, stated at o'clock that he was
not half through with the cross-examination
OF Ellis, whereupon the court adjourned till
O'Clock tomorrow morning. The excite
ment is growing more intense, and much
drunkenness and disorder prevailed to-day.
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L. q {. LAMAR was reelected TO the
S pate yesterday by a very handsome ma
jority, receiving total Of one hundred and
twenty-five votes out of one hundred and
forty eight cast by both houses of the legis-
lature Of Mississippi. The country at large
Is thus assured of the services of one of the
ablest of our public men, and Mississippi
will continue to hold her present very high
place in the councils of the nation through
better than average delegation, led by her
favorite orator and statesman.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

SEVERAL m mbers of the police force of
the Taxing District have n Gently been
guilty of illegal acts for which they may
yet be brought to punishment. One party
went up 10 Overton station on the Paducah
railrosf and killed a negro convict whom
they went to arrest, but who resisted with an
ak in his hand. wielling it with the frenzy
OF desperation. Another party went over TO
the neighboring State of Arkansas
and there killed criminal whom
they also went 10 arrest, and who was
armed for resistance. Both these move
ments were illegal, The latter especially.
Taxing District policemen have no legal
right to go beyond the limits of the Taxing
Distric; to make arrests. Certainly not into
another State, and if some day requisition
is made for any of them guilty of iniracting
the laws of Arkansas or Mississippi, they
must not be surprised. Besides this, they are
so few in number thu not even one of them
can be spared to go wandering about the
country spurred on by the hope of large re-
wards. The Police and Fire Commissioners
would do well to look into this matter and
caution the police force
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

The attention OF merchants is called 10
the changes made in the makeup and ar
rangement of our commercial report, by
which special prominence is given 10 the
leading divisions of the commerce Of the
city, and b. which We are enabled to present
them with a clearness that will enable the
reader to satisfy himself at a glance. 1t will
be seen, too, that our reports are mainly con-
fined to figures, and that our reporter gives
in the shortest possible compass the condi-
tion Of the markets at the opening, during
and at the close OF the day. With busine SO
men "oie'ity is II e soul Of witt Guided by
that motto We have put our market reports
lao the shortest possible compass, and con-
fined ourselves altogether to figures and facts,
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THE ASHLAND FIENDS
On Trial for Their Lives-The Jury
Secured and the Trial For
mally Opened.
Ellis ON the Sfand-Tbe Excitement In
ereasing, and Much Disorder and
Drunkenness Prevails.

CATLErTsBuRe, KY, January 1.-THE
Judge McGinnis, of West Virgins, is on the
bench with Judge Brown. The prisoner
(Neal) on entering the courtroom appeared
as usual, and his conduc. during the fore
noon was about the same as yesterday. He
is inclined to smile while speaking to his
counsel. The work of impaneling a jury
continued, and the following named addi-
tional six were chosen: Marion Hat
ton, C. p. Caldwell, VIM. Pritchard.
David Lockwood, Sheppard Dunn and C. P.
Richards. Quite a ripple of excitement was
created by the introduction in the court
room of the crowbar and ak, the weapons
used to kill Miss Thorn. The jury being
complete, the prisoner was told TO stand up,
which he did with his hands on his hips, and
plead not guilty. The jury were sworn and
the court adjourned until l O'Clock p. m.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18

The cotton market opened and closed
steady yesterday, with middling quoted al
II &c. In New York spot middling was 12c
and quiet and steady; futures closed steady,
with January quoted at 12O7912.05. In
New Orleans middling was 1Isc, and firm;
January futures were steady at 1l.93G1L
In Liverpool middling uplands were6 l1-16d,
and Orleans l3-16d, and firm. Futures
closed steady at % 32d for January Febru-
arv and ID fnr JnlY-An
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virs,ni. Re.dia.Ier. in Caucus.

RICHMOND, Va, January 1.-The Read
justers, in caucus, nominated Senator George
A Morton for railroad commissioner after a
prolonged fight. The caucus at 12:45 NOM
mated S. Brown, of Augusta county, for au-
ditor OF public accounts by vote Of $50 to 120
for John E. Massey, the present incumbent.
Massey's defeat is due to his refusal to SUBJ
nit TO caucus dictation relative to the ap-
pointment OF subordinates Six of his friends
withdrew from the caucus before the vote
was taken. There is talk Of his nomination
in general assembly, with the hope that
enough of his friends viii join with the Dem
ocrais and elect him ANYHOW.
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NEUROLOGICAL.

PARIS, January I'm Blanc, a distin-
guished writer on fine arts, is dead
BERLIN, January I7.-The death OF Herr
Mauser, at Wurtemburg. is announced. He in
vented the Aauser rifle.
WORCESTER, MASS, January 17.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Bullock dropped dead on the sidewalk about
E15 p. m. to-day. Apoplexy was the cause OF death
LONDON. January 17.-Lord Lurgan is
dead, aged ffty-one. He sat in the English house
of peers, as q liberal, from Ireland. He was the
owner of the famous courslng hound, Master
McGrath," and closely Identified with the
sport of coursing.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-01-18
GOVERNOR CHURCHILL
And His Deputy Before the Committee
of JnvestiKAti0n-weak EX-
pIanatioa.


Special to the Appeal
LITTLE Rock, January 17.-Governor
Churchill and A. ]. Smith, deputy when
Churchill was treasurer, were before the SEN
ate committee to-day, with the view OF ex-
planning the shortage of $4,000 on scrip for
which currency wac issued and paid to the
legislature and State officers in 1875, and
Smith swore he punched holes in the scrip,
which was cancellation. The committee
hold that the cancelled scrip should be there
as vouchers for the currency.
FIRE AT VAN BUREN,.
A fire at Van Buren destroyed the argus
printing Office, Whitfield block, Esgle block,
the glass store, Words store and Burkley
Pears Office. Loss about $50, 900; no in
surance.
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THE FIRE RECORD.

ST. LOUIS, January IA Galveston,
Texas dispatch says; " A fire at Ferreli destroyed
several new frame buildings Loss, SIS. 900; in
surance, s12 COO
PITTsBURG, January 17.-This morning a
fire broke out in Emory 4 Co.'S oil warehouse, on
Seventh street. resulting in the destruction OF the
building and of the rag and paper warehouse of
Mccullough & Smith. The total loss viii reach
$4,000. and the insurance nearly covers the loss
ABILENE, KS, January 17.-Nine build
Inc he conrthonse and rosfoffica 49, iasfr[vsd
by fire at an early hour this morning. All the
records OF the District Court and many OF tie
books and records of the county clerk, treasurer
and Probate Conrt were destroyed The postoffice
and contents are a total loss. In the safe of the
county treasurIr were $50 600. which came all
right, did the safe of the Kirby bank. The total
loss is about 1000; insurance, $4,000.
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The Sons of Vermont.

CHICAGO, January 1.-THE Illinois Asso-
citation of the Sons of Vermont held its fifth
annual banquet tonight. Nearly FIVE hun
dred covers were laid. A large number of
and kilograms were received from Presi-
dent Arthur, Senator Logan, Vice
President Davis, Senators Edmunds
and Morrill,, Northumberland Sheridan,
Ex-SecretAry Eyarts, John L. KassoD, Gov
ernors Shermap, of Iowa; Cullom, of Illinois;
Farnum, of Vermont, and others. Similar
associations in banquet assembled at
Worcester, San Francisco and DesMoines,
sent greeting. The Hon. c. B. Lawrence,
the retiring president, and Norman Williams,
the incoming president, made addresses.
Toasts followed.
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RUSSIA'S BUDGET.
The Revenue and Resources Make an
Even Balxnce-The Balkan Insur-
rectiOn-The French
Chamber Of Deputies-Another Victory
for DR.. Csryer-The Bradlaugh
Case-F0reign Notes.

MADRID, January 1.-THE proposed pill
grimage to Rome has assumed a CarIist
character. The Marquis Vega de Armiio,
minister OF foreign affairs, has instructed the
Spanish ambassador at the Vat can TO urge
upon the pope the expediency of preventing
the pilgrimage from becoming a political
manifestation. 1t is believed the pilgrims
will number ten thousand
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The official budget for 1882 is n

The official budget for 1882 is out. The
totals Of revenue and expenditure made a
balance, both being 162 900, 600 roubles. This
part OF the budget appears to be conjectural; /;
thus the extraordinary revenue from State
railways il estimated at exactly an equal
amount with the expenditure, namely, 23,-
100000. The ordinary revenue of the en-
pire is estimated at 654, 1000 roubles,
which falls short OF the ordinary expeadi-
ture by over 1000, 900 roubIes.
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FRANCE.



PARIS, January 17.-In the chamber of
deputies, Yesterday, tho minister nf war
stated that the proposed notifications of the
military system contemplated reduction Of
the term of service 10 minimum of three
years, and with more equitable distribution
of the burthens of military service. 1t was,
he said, proposed to raise special corps for
service in Africa. He asks power TO call out
the reserves without the sanction of parlia-
ment.
CHEcKhAIING THE GOVERNMENT.
The committee of thirty-three to examine
the bill for the revision of the constitution
consists of three members from each bureau
of the chamber of Deputies, instead of one.
as usual. The innovation was made in sc-
cordance with a motion from the extreme
left. 1t is thought the largeness Of the COM
mittee will be likely to cause delay. 1t is a
check to the government, which desired
committee of the usual number-nine.
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savannah Joekey CIuhl

SAVANNAH, January 1.-THE spring
meeting of the Savannah Jockey Club Ten
Rroecke stakes for two-year-olds; mile heats.
Lsgleria won second and third, and Lettina
the first heat. Time-1 :46l, :4Sl, l :513.
Savannah cup; two miles. Won by Bal
last; Ada second, Keno third Time-3:29.
The mile and a half race was won by
Bonnicastle; Helen Wallace second, Potomac
third. Time-2:44t.
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LAMAR HIS OWN SUCCESSOR.
The s'Sage OF Oxf0rd- Rsfurntd by an
Almost Unanimous vsfe-A Well
Merifed Houor.
Proceedings I'm the Legisisture-Prize-
Fighting 10 be Made n Penite 1tIary
OHease-BilIs Introdue<d.

Special to the Appeal
JACKSON, Miss, January 17-Seaate.-A
petition was received from the mayor and
aldermen of Yazoo City asking for legisla-
tien to aid the proposed road from jackson
to Arkansas City.
The majority and minority reports in the
Perkins -Waddell contested election case were
received. The minority report was made
the special order for Thursday next.
Bills introduced: To require county Off
GERS to hear the charges of judges to grand
juries; TO amend the Code relative to the de-
scription of ballots; to provide a public
landing on the bank of the Mississippi river
in Wilkinson county; to amend the law in
reference to damage in cases of attachment
against debtors; to make chincery clerks
er- -c6fcio commissioners; to provide inspectors
of mineral oils and regulate the sale of
same; to incorporate the capital fund of
building assoc ations; TO incorporate the
Gulf and Ship Island railroad; to amend
the charter OF Holly Springs.
The vote of yesterday on the act to incor-
porate the Natchez Wharf and Elevator
Company was considered, and the bill passed.
At II m. the roll of senators was called,
and Lamar was elected as United States
Senator by vote of twenty-eight for Lamar
and three for w. F. Fitzgerald.
Mr.. Stewart has introduced a bill making
prize- fighting penitentiar, offense. The
bill was referred to the judiciary committee.
1t will meet no opposition and will pass to-
morrow. The object is to prevent the con-
templated mill on the seacoast.
HOUSE.
Bills referred: To authoriz, suits against
the receivers and lessees of railroad compa-
nies in State courts; TO amend the section of
the Code in relation to landlord and tenant;
in relation to the change of ownership in
really, and to facilitate proper assessment
thereon; to make actionable words a mis-
demeanor; to confne prisoners in Warren
county whose term does not exceed one year
in county Jail, and employ them in working
roads and building bridges; for the relief of
levee taxpayers.
S Passed: To create a railroad commission
TO regulaseahe tsriiIs - ad freights of rail-
road comp ranies and so forth; made special
order for Monday next.
On the roll call for the vote for United
States Senator /. Q. c. Lamar received
ninety-four votes; General W. F. Fitzgerald,
eleven; Put Darden, one; II. A. Harris,
eleven.
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THE SMALLPOX.

New YORK, January 1.-The smallpox
patients in the hospital have Increased ten in
number during the week.
RICHMOND, VA, January 1.-THE gen.
eral assembly has appointed committee to con-
slider the advisability of abandoning Richmond,
owing to the smallpox scare.
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Attachment Notice.

DEFORE A. C. wELLBoRN, J. p. for Shelby
ID county, Tennessee.-Mercer d Poole VS.. j. L..
Hudson.
In this cause an attachment having been sued
out under section 1856 OF the Code of Tennessee,
and returned levied upon the property of the de-
fendant, J. L. Hudson; and affidavit having cen
made that defendant is indebted to the paintif In
the sum Of $780, due by account, and that the claim
is just, and that the defendant is nonresident OF
the State of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered,
that said defendant make his personal appearance
before me on the 18th day OF February lSS2. at 10
O'Clock am, at my office, Eighth District Shelby
tachment suit, within the time prescribed by law.
or the same will be proceeded with exparte; and
that copy of this order be published once a week
for four weeks. in the Memphis Appeal. This the
18th day of January, 1882,
wed A. C. WELLBORN J. p