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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-07-15
TELEGRAPHIC
The RIairImurder.

Washington. 14.-The murder of COL
L. w. r. Blair, in Camden, 5. c., on
July 4th, ia regarded by South Carroll
mans here, as q high-handed political
outrage. The details Of the atrocious
murder, and the shallow prstense OF pun
ishment of the murderer are given by q
trustworthy correspondent, who says:
Colonel Blair was entirely unRrmed,
having nothing but his usual walking
stick, aud made nc threat or attempt to
use even that. he was brave old man,
20 years old, who was never known to
commence quarrel or take advantage
of an enemy. No instance can be given
in which he ever, during his long life,
assaulted or shot anyone in personal
quarrel. He did not threaten or attack
the man who shot him, the cdSLS beLLi
bitterest foes. They had mObbed him in
Co., in 1880, when he was the green
back candidate for governor. They had
persistently prosecuted and slahdered
him afterwards. His private charac-
ter being irreproachsble, they
could not assail il. The man
who slaughtered him was chairman
Of the democratic clnb, an ex.rebel cap
tain. Hale had said and circulated it
that Blair had held meetings with ne
groes at night. This was done to break
his influence with his white sdherents,
and to irritate him. Blair had pro-
nounced the man who had said 1t a liar.
This he would not retract. Hale was the
party who should have withdrawn his
false utterapce and retracted frat, then
Blair could and would have Withdrawn
his offensive epithet, and no man would
have done so more readily. Blair made no
demand on Hale and 10 threat against
him. follow the &c pGrte democratic
accounts strictly, and you will find them
just ss state. Hale shot him to death
on his refusal, shot him five times, in as
many seconds, with Winchester rifle
l6-sheeter-a Winchester taken from the
democratic auditors Office, where it was
conveniently at hand, ready loaded. The
AEditor's Office not being open for bust
ness, "a legal holiday it was unlocked
and Hale had the entree. When he
stepped into that Office and closed the
door did Blair follow him? By no
means. When he came out with the
murderous weapon in his hand did Blair
advance on HIM or attack him? By no
means. Blair was still standing where he
left him in front OF the court house, wait
ing for the assemb bling of the people to
hold mass meeting, which had been
duly advertised, snd where Blair, as
leader Of the -Bourbons, was to have
spoken. Blair had the people of his
county organized and could not be de-
fested or answered except by democratic
rife shots.
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Political.

Portsmouth, O., l3.-The Eleventh
District republican congressional conven-
ton, after 200 ballots, adjourned till to-
morrow without reaching nomination.
Lebanon, O., l3.-At convention OF
republicans of the Seventh District Hon.
Henry l.. Morey, present incum cent, was
renominsted for Congress.
OswegO, N. Y, 13-Stalwsrt and anti
stalwsrt republicans of the First Assem-
bly, District, agreed unanimously that
both committees would act in Concert
hereafter.
Jackson, Miss. 14.-Judge Jefferas, OF
Isssquena County, ex-iudge of the Su-
prema Court, was nominsted for Con-
gress by republicans Of the Old Shoe
String District.
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The Hebrews.

Saratoga, I3,-The executive board Of
the Union of the American Hebrew con-
gregations. representing fifteen eongre-
cations, held its annual meeting to day.
The question by what manner Russian
refugees could be best assisted to be-
come self-sustsining was discussed, and
it was resolved that they should bsas-
sisted in lesrning mechanical trades, and
also those who are adapted to it 70 IN
derstand farming. 1t was also resolved
to issue an appeal to all congregations TO
appoint committees to solicit aid for Rus
sian refugees, and inaugurate rule that
every male Isrselite in the United States
from the age of thirteen be required to
contribute 81 annually to common
fund to aid the poor of Israel.
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Moss BACKS.

Chicago, 13.-Some twenty members
Of the old Moss Back platoon, made up
from members of st. Bernard Command
cry in this city, rendered a reception on
Tuesday evening last, at the Mercantile
Club Rooms, to Hon. T. Burgess, en-
inent commander of Golden Gate Com
mandery No. Is, of San Francisco, who
is now visiting friends in this city. The
occasion was made pleasant in recounting
many happy incidents of the trip Of the
Moss Backs toOmAhs to meet the Knights
Templars of the Pacific Coast in August,
1880
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Star ROutes.

Washington, 14.-In the star route
trial Bliss, who was On the stand yester-
dag, was recalled, and testified in effect,
that mem 6ers of the firm of contractors
appear to have signed one another indis-
criminately. Letters from Governor
Pitkin and Chief Justice Thatcher, Of
Colorado, we're declared by witness to be
incorrect, with the exception of the s:g-
natures, which be was unable to identity.
There was a great sensation, and court
and counsel expressed profound surprise
when the grand jury, entering at this
point, announced that they had found no
indictments and made no presentment
the jury was dismissed until October 9Th.
Witnesses continued their testimony.
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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC

Being the Great Central Line
Southeast, and the West Northwest
literally strictly
nc the Pacific.
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Illinois Crops.

Springfield, Ills, l4-The department
OF agriculture reports the prospects en-
couraging for q large crop. The yield
per acre and quality are superior in the
southern aud central portions of the
state. The last census gave Illinois
3.122, 900 bushels of rye, or about one
sixth Of the entire country's production,
and the crop will be nearly or quite SIS
large as in 1880.
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'The Intermlnable autopsy.

Washington, I3.-Drs. HsrtiEan aud
Sewers, who assisted at the autopsy OF
Guiteau,, have issued their report. 80 far
as the technical report is concerned II
contains nothing OF value beyond Wnat
was given in DR.. Lambs report. In
connection with it they take occasion 50
criticise the methods pursued by Ism .
in cutting, and assert that he assumed
unTarranted authority in the matter.
They particularly complain that ne
opened the theorice cavity first ana
drained the blood from the brain, rem
dering i.s examination ulelsss,
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ProcInimeaDIstriofs.

Dublin, IA special Gazette, issued
this morning, proclaims Counties Ca7an,
Lsitrim, LOngford, Westmesth, Sligo,
kenny, Waterford, Limerick, Cork,
Glare, Kerry, Louth and Dublin, the
cities Of Limerick, Cork, Waterford
Kilkenny, Dublin, Londonderry, CAL
way and Drogheds, and two bsronies IN
Monaghan and two in Armagh under
the repression act.
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The Strikers.

New York, 14.-Freight handlers are
jubilant and railroad companies de-
pressed, and the success Of the former
10 predicted. Business is nearly at
stAnd-still.
st. Louis. 13.-The last Of the FORCES
which has been closed by the strike will
reopen on Monday. Ali have agreed to
accept the settlement
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Horrible OuIrage.

Vicksburg. Miss, 13.-The store Of a.
Farkss in the eastern suberb of the city,
wss entered by negroes, and Mrs. Far
kss murdered in bed, her husband chic
reformed and bound, and afterwards tbs
house robbed and set on fire. burning the
body of Mrs. Fsrkss to a crisp. FArkas,
recovering from the effects Of the chic
reform, escaped. No arrests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
COURTHOUSE NOTES.

Marriage licenses were issued to,
day to Louis Harvey and Charlotte
Fuller.
Owen peVery, retailing liquor with
cut license, has been rsset TOR Aovem,
Der 18th.
Gus Stiehl was acquitted to-day +!
a jury upon the second charge Of EN-
bezzlement preferred against him b,
j. Baxter & Co.
Application for a charter for thu
Lilly Carriage Company was rsgistereG
to day. Also deed from j. B. Lake
jr., to +, P. Williams.
President Haddel has received
letters from several electric light COM
panies offering to establish works here,
if sufficient inducement is held out.
Joe UaIssld, for carrying concerted
weapons, and Rip Hudson for gaming,
we're 4ound not guilty today also
Richard Walker for assault and bat
terry.
In the Circuit Court this morning
the case of Hoda against Foster was
on trial. Hoda fell into a hole on
Fosters premises, corner Washington
aud Main, two years ago, and wants
$4,000 damages for injuries sustained.
The officers of the United States
Court are expected from Jackson this
evening. - They have finished the
criminal and werO engaged yesterday
in winding up the civil docket. Clerk
B. w. Etheridgo returnded yesterday
evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
Extraordinary Governor Haw.
kins Declines 20 Let His Ligh;
shine in the Courier. JOurnal.

Correspondence Of the Courier Journal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, November 13
Your correspondent called at the
Capitol this afternoon to interview
Governor Hawkins, but couldn't get
bite. He was met at the door BY a
dapper little dandy who said:
The Goyernlr is out
II know he is partially out" re-
iplied, "for | saw his loot, OF mayhap
a foot and a h II or two feet, pro
trudibg from his Office window as |
came up. VIII I else is he out o.?
Out Of humor; n out of his head2"
| Hes out all over" sneered the
ld.l. d.
Hell be Out all over, sure enough,
when General Bate walks in on the
LIST Of January. But won't he return
this afternoon, before darkg"
Return? The returns are what's
killing him, persisted the d. |, d.
In a few minutes Africanus returned
with my card. The Governor had
resolved that be didn't wish to. see
me-
He must be very sore" | mused.
"You are right, put in the dapper
little dandy THE GeVerner neyar
felt so sore before
80 sore beiore2" 1ueried, why,
sir, don't you know the Governor is a
long way behindY You must mean he
never felt so sore behind before" -
Take either end OF the dilemma
you choose" put in the one headed
CeFebus.
We'll, this Bates ALL" sighed an
Irishman who had been standing near
by leaning on his spade, as if he had
just cope up to dig grave and bury
the Governor cut Of sight.
Extraordinary" sneered the facto.
tup
| knew the Governor was very ordi.
nary, and that Judge Guild had
named him extra" so there was
nothing left but to agree that His
Excellency is a most extra-o binary
man.
And as, about this time the sun
was nearly down, your commissioner,
tipping his beaver, made a hasty
retreat, And the back counties yet
to be heard from.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
FLEEOE-IUNIs.
Kentueky-Tenne ssee A Quiet,
Happy Wedding.

Colonel George B. Fleece is native
Of Kentucky, and has never forgot
his first love. No true man ever
does. He was a widower without
children, the owner Of home which
was homeless, a freside without a
companion. Being in the prime Of
life, enjoying fine health and having a
fair competency, how natural that he
should turn to thoughts of love and
matrimony. BY some social instinct
he returned to the scenes of earlier
days aud found one like Rebeeca Of
old who was ready to follow
him to new home and friends. On
the 9Th instant Colonel Fleece was
united in the holy bonds of wedlock
to Miss MaryTillie Tunis, of DAnyille,
KY, by Rev. DR.. Martin, in the Pres.
byterian church. There was a large
crowd IN attendance, representing the
beauty and solid worth OF the place as
well as the friends and relatives OF
both the high contracting parties from
far and near. The event was one Of
no common local Importance, and
moved society TO its innermost circles.
Colonel Fleece and his happy blue
grass bride reached this city last Sat
urday, and repaired to their comfort
able home near Wilson's Station. A
very tasteful and elegant reception
was given them Wednesday night, at
the residence Of Hon. W. p. Wilson,
under the auspices of his Waverly
Literary Club, of which Colonel Fleece
was formerly the President. Judge
Wilson and his lady presided with the
utmost grace and dignity. A large
number Of guests we're present from
the immediate neighborhood and this
city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
JOPLIN-CROMEY.
Marriage Tuesday Night at the
Methodist Church, Louisville,
at $3.50 p. m.

Courier Journal, Is: Mr.. W. A.
Joplin, of Memphis, Tenn and Miss
Emma Cromey, Of this city, were
married at the Broadway Methodist
church, Rev G. NJ. Messick oficia
ting. The altar was embowered in
palms and green plants. and halt way
down each center aisle was a floral
gate bearing an initial. The tamil.
lar strains OF MendelssOhn's wed
ding march announced the
bridal party, which entered
the church in the following order /:
Messrs l. Smith and Geo. Stucky,
Leo D'Utassy and p. D. Long, II. T.
Ellet, Of Memphis, and T. n. Hast.
ings, DR.. Stucky and Miss Eva Gro
mey, Mr.. W. A. Joplin and Miss Gro
mey.
The bride wore a handsome court
train of cream colOred rep, with a
front Of embossed velvet OF the same
shade Her veil was draped with
lilies Of the valley and white crushed
roses, and she wore cOrsage bouqnet
OF the same flowers. Miss Eva
wore short costume of pale
pink satin, with garniture of rosebuds.
After the ceremony the march from
LOhengrin was played, and as the
party marched out the groom took a
bouquet from one Of the flower gates
and presented it to the bride. There
was a delightful reception at the
brides house after the mar
riage. Schneider's band was in at
tendance and greeted the returning
couple with the Wedding March
as they entered the house. The par
lors were beautifully decorated. Ferns
and pot plants we're arranged at one
end OF the room to represent a grotto,
and above them hung love knot Of
white rosebuds. The folding doors
we're draped with smilax, and between
them hung the monogram, one letter
in red and the other in white. A
large number Of guests were
present. among those from a
distance we're; Miss Mary Smith,
Misses ChildS and Mr.. Dabney Carr,
Of LexingtonI Miss Fannie Withers,
Of Danville; DR.. r. B. Pusey, Miss
Allen and Mr.. L. M. Joplin, of
Elizabethtown; Mrs. DR.. Anderson
and Mr.. Hoover, of Nicholasville,
and Mrs. DR.. John Stucky, Of Cos
port, Ind. The supper was furnished
by Schulthess, and the ornamental
CONNECTIONS were tastefully arranged
The center piece was a large vase filled
with flowers and bon bona, and repre-
sented a new departure in table deco.
ration. The bride and groom leave
to night at IL o'clock for their home
in Memphis. So large and beautiful
a collection of presents is seldom seen
at one wedding. A complete list is
given below.
The list alluded to occupies nearly
a column of the Courier. J JournaPs
small type.-ED. LEDGER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
FAYETTE COUNTY NEWS.


oomerFlile Reporter, ID.
Mrs. Matte B. Skipwith left for
Memphis Thursday morning. She
will probably not return for a month
or two.
A very killing frost fell Monday
night. Tuesday morning the ground
looked as white as if there had been a
slight snow storm.
The majority of G. a. Miller. for
Representative from Fayette and Har
deman, is $50. H. r. Sherrod's ma.
jority for Senator from Fayette and
Upton is only l6.
At the residence of Mr.. John A.
Hilliard, the brides brothef. near
Hickory Withe, Wednesday, the lst
instant, Mr.. j. F. Baker and Mrs,
Bette Molly were united in marriage,
Rev. 5. 5 Gill performing the cere-
mOny.
j. l.. Yarbro, of this eounty.left for
Nashville Monday to attend the Nash.
vile Normal andTheological Institute
a school which was founded and Is
maintained by the American Baptist
Home Missionary Society for the ed
ucatlon of colored preachers and
teachers.
A tri- weekly mail route, to take effect
July |, 1888, has been established
between Somerville and jackson. via
Brinkley, Fayette Corner, Cedar
Chapel, Estenaula and Denmark. Bids
for carrying the mail will be received
until January l, 1884, Blank con
tract can be had at the Somerville
postoiace.
Mr.. w. j. Rodgers, who moved to
Texas from Somerville last month has
returned to Fayette. Mr.. Il. was not
at all pleased with the Lone Star
State. Himself and family we're sick
from the time they reached Texas until
they returned. They have taken up
their residence near Moscow. perma
nently we suppose. Mr.. II. is a very
reliable citizen, and we hope he will
now be contented to remain in old
nayette.
The Democratic Executive Com
mittee OF Fayette deserves great credit
Tor the manner in which they man
aged the canvass Just closed. The
chairman, DR.. 7. B. Ysncey, especially
manifested great zeal, energy and
sound judgment. He certainly proved
himself to be the right man in the
right place. Having failed to carry
his county his work will never be
fully appreciated, Notwithstanding the
fact that to his efficiency and vigi-
lance is due to great extent the re-
duction of the Republican maiority,
which helped to give us a Congress
man, Senator and FlOater, and had he
received the hearty CO. operation of all
Democrats the county would nave
rolled up a majority for the entire
ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
Indignan. lIrs. PhIpps.
Philadelphia Record

A richly dressed woman entered the
depot at Buffalo, N. Y, a few days
ago, and purchased ticket for this
city. She engaged a section in sleep
ing car, ln response TO an inquiry,
she said she was alone, and the reason
she engaged the whole section was to
secure privacy. She displayed a well
filed pocketbook. Seemingly desirous
Of being posted on the current events
of the day, she bought number oil
newspapers from the train boy. Dur
ing the journey she did not mingle
With her isllqw passl pscfq. but eVinped
desire 20 be alonp. On the sane
train we're thlee Pbil9delphians, one
Of whom was Just returning from az
extended trip through the Northwest
His friends whom he met in Baf,lC
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THE sudden transit Of the Ccngres
sional Investigating Committee by
Memphis last night was a surprise
and a disappointment. Our people
desired an opportunity to show the
committee common courtesy. Mem
phis is virtually the starting point as
to Mississippi river requirements-the
head of navigation, SO to speak.
Several important Offices are located
here. This is certainly the most
important point between St. Louis or
Cincinnati anu New Orleans. The
charge that this is a mere jcc2keting
excursion is not weakened by the
course of the managers of the com.
mittee have seen fit to take. If they
are after facts, figures and informa-
ton, Memphis would have been a
good place to stop. Hon. VIM. r.
Moore could send from the gentlemen
some points and will doubtless be
ready to do so when they offer a
report in Congress. There is no pol
itics in great question like this. 1t
is pure business. Is is a matter ei-
fecting the values and the com.
merce Of the whole country,
the ax-paying people Of this
country will be apt to object to any
general policy recommended by a
committee making q mere pleasure
trip at public expense. The mind OF
the committee, We venture to say, was
made up before the expedition sailed
from Cairo. What fine opportunity
for an able minority report. We shall
see what we shall see.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17

NEW York Sun: Editor Keller, Of
the Tuscumbia Alabamian, is South
ern journalist who deserves a medal
for good sense. To- hot headed poll
ticisn who invited him out to shoot
and be shot at, on the so called field
Of honor, Mr.. Keller replied through
his newspaper: while | do not in
tend to reverse the principles, prac-
tices, and professions of my life to
stand upon the code duello, l am
ready and willing at all times to right
any wrong may do to any human
being, and equally ready to protect
myself in the exercise Of all my rights
aud privileges" A little more such
talk would work decided revolution
in Southern society.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-17
TERRIBLE TURNER.
she InVincible Foe Of Radical
ism Says He Hopes 10 Speak
ia Chattanooga.
ChattanooEa Democrat. l6


Mr.. Hope, as Secretary of the Ham
ilton County Bate Club, invited Gen.
G. P. NJ. Turner to deliver an address
at the jollifcation Tuesday night.
The following letter explains itself:
MEMPHIS, TENN November l3, 1882.
M. NJ. Hope, Esq, Chattanooga, Tenn.
DEAR SIR am in receipt of your
favor of the 10th inst, and note con
tents. Your other Gnds me actively
engaged in the trial Of an important
murder case, which cannot be con-
cluded in less than three days. am
very sorry to be situated SO that /
am comQelled to deny myself
the pleasure of accepting the
kindly invitation you extend to me,
in behalf of your fellow Democrats OF
Hamilton county, to be present to.
morrow night and speak at the
Democratic iolliication. Be assured
that nothing could give me more
pleasure than to be with you Oh
the occasion and but for the pressing
otlclal engagement that detainS me
here | would gladly come.
Our victory oyer the Republican
party ahd the odds and ends of dema,
goguery was most signal and affords
the most abundant reason for general
rejoicing. [ hope at some time TO
haYe the pleasure OF speaking at Chat
tanooga, and becoming personally
known to the many worthy citizens
there who, not knowing NE, may, |
fear, have been preiudiced against me
from foul misrepresentation,
| am coming to see you some time,
but | cannot now. Make my excuses
to our friends, and esteem me
Very truly yours,
q y NJ TuRNpp
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San FranciseO Bulletin.

The long evenings of winter are
approaching, and the season which in
colder climates seems peculiarly dedi.
Gated to intellectual requirements, is
nearly here. Here and there in this
city aud many of the interior towns
the nucleus Of quite a literary circle
is evident. Reading clubs are more
often formed, and do far better work
than the general public is aware of.
Sometimes it is careful and patient
teacher that organizes such circles,
but more often they drift together by
mutual attraction and similar inter
ests. The local journals very often
note the formation of quiet affairs of
this sort, and often the best of them
are seldom heard OF
An ambitious name is rather drag
than help. Reading with definite
aim, and study that is more than play,
are required. Positive work done for
its own sake, with ardor and hunger
and hopes untold, is what will round
the lives OF these young people
VITO choose to utilize these coming
winter evenings. They may pro6tably
take up some speech making writer,
such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, or Ten.
nysou, spending the whole season on
this work, with the best aids at their
command. They might consider a
period such as the Eligabethan Era,
and after studying about authors of
note might find out something about
the manners, dress society, laws and
pOicieso the time, so as TO arrive at
some clear understanding of how
people lived then and what memoir
able things they did. Whatever plan
is chosen each member of the club
must contribute q share, ard honest
preparation should be made for each
meeting. The older pupils Of coun-
try school districts might Rud pleasure
and profit in these winter associa-
tions,
Science clubs are for lengthening
days, beginning with botanizing ram
bles in spring continued in days Of
summer, camping in forests or under
the pines, and closing as the autumn
begins to take the place Of summer.
There are plenty OF tunes when books
are Of less value than these glimpses
Of nature. But we turn instructive
ly, as the autumn fades, to prepara-
tions for intellectual gains during the
season Of long and quiet evenings.