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A $4,000 SUIT
For Alleged Services ErOuEht Against
tRe Methodist Publishing House
~ the Rev. Mr.. Harp,
Formerly Agent at New 0rIeans-The
Validity of The Claim Denisd-
A CouoferSIafemenf.

Special TO the Appeal
NASHVILLE, December 27.-The American
will publish the following TO- morrow moru-
irg: In the Chsncery Court clerks Office
yesterday was filed the bill of Robert Harp
u.s. the Book Agent Of the Methodist EPisco-
pal Church, South. The complainant cub
stsntialy sets forth that he is minister of
the gospel and member Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South; that the above
corporation established branch house at
New Ofleans, La, 10 1857, that
was known as the New Orleans depos-
iIory of tbe publishing house, or branch
house; further that in November, 1865,
complainant took charge OF the above con-
cern at New Orleans, being employed by the
defendants; from the time he assumed con-
trol until 1859 defendant alleges that he
ceased to be minister, and was employed a:
salary Of $1,000 year; that, in 1869, the
business Of his house became 20 large that
he gave up his pastorate and assumed COM
plete control, at the time of doing 30 de-
manding a salary of $4,000 year, and ex-
pecting to receive that amount; that when
he took charge his house did business OF
$4,000 a year, which afterward increased
10 $4,000 a year. Complainant further
sets forth that the embarrassment
of ;he Nashville house uecessi ated the
drawing of drafts on the New Orleans
branch, which he protected by his own indi-
vidual notes, the total amount Of drafts that
we're drawn on him amounting to $4,000;
that some of the notes he had given were
protested, in consequence of which he was
thrown into bankruptcy, and The stores and
goods sold in 1878; that from 1869 until
1878, owing to The financial embarrassment
of the house, he had drawn only $4,000
of his salary /; that in 1873 he
filed his petition in bankruptcy, ,fter which
the business was settled up and the assignee
discharged. He therefore brings this bill TO
recover the amount due him as salary 10
July, 1880. The total amount OF complain
ants claim is S35, 900, with interest, minus
the $4,000 received. 1t is learned from the
proper authorities at the publishing house
that the foregoing statement of Mr.. Harp wss
made before the Book Committee and
agent some weeks ago. He was granted
a full and fair hearing at great
length. His expenses from New Orleans and
back aud the freigh. on his books and papers
were paid by the house, in order that the
committee might have all the facts bearing
On the claim before them, and after the most
patient investigation the committee declined
to reeoguizs tie claim, or any part OF it, ss
justly due. 1t is proper that this couuter-,
statement should accompany the bill for the
infoImation of the friends of the publishing
house, until regular answer shall be pre-
pared.
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ASPHYXIATED.
An EI0pinx Couple Done 10 Death by
Gas In a BOardfnghouse.

RocHESTER, December 27.-Ihe old City
Hotel at Rochester, n. Y, now occupied by
Mrs Tally for bosrdiughouse, was the
scene of considerable excitement, few days
SINCE upon the discovery that young man
and woman, who were living together and
boaTiiHg at the mouse, had been found dead
in their bed, and that flowing but uulighted
gas burner told the siory of their death.
When Mrs. Tatly made the discovery she
gave the alarm, and as there was some evil
dence OF life in the mans body, physicians
we're summoned, but their efforts TO resus-
ciiate were in vain. Coroner Daningburg
held an inquest, aud the verdict OF the jury
was that death resulted from asyhyxia
from illuminating gas" The names of the
unfortunate man and woman were at first
something of a mystery. About two months
ago they applied at Mrs. Tslly's for board.
They stated that they were married, and
gave the names of William and Katie LatIs.
They were accepted, and their conduct out
wardiy has been unexceptionable. Latte, a.
he called himself, Obtained work in the new
Central ireighthousecn Kent street, and the
woman mad employment with Mrs. Sherry,
dressmaker, on West Main street. Neither
was given to the excessive use Of liquor, and
they talked frequently OF their parents, who,
they said, resided in Oneida county, aud the
woman said her home was in The town OF
Clayville. Both had packed their trunks
aud informed Mr.. Tally, on Monday, that
they were going 10 pass the holidays with
their people, bat should return again to
RCchester A search OF the trunks
revealed letters which seem TO indicate
that they we're an elopjng couple not
married There is nothing in any OF
the letters found 10 indicate that the couple
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CONGRESSIONAL,
THE HOUSE ADJoURNs UNTIL SATURDAY
DULL DAY IN THE SENATE.

THE HOUSE ADJoURNs UNTIL SATURDAY
DULL DAY IN THE SENATE.
WAsHISGToN, December Ell Housc.-The
II Jdse was called 10 order by Speaker Keifer
not quorum present. After several private
bills we're passed, Mr.. Rice No I objected to
further proceeding by unanimous consent.
Without transacting any further business
OF Importance, the House, just before 1
o'clock, adjourned uutil Saturday.
Sendte.-Foriy-three senaters, FIVE more
tbau a quorum, were in their seats this
morning. Several petitions were presented
for the passage of the bill TO increase the
pensions Of one-srmed and oue-leggsd sol
diers, and respecting the repeal or reduction
OF the tobacco tax and the allowance of a
rebate on tax paid on stocks on hand.
A number of bills and resolutions were
| introduced aud referred.
Senator Jones Fla. offered a resolution
requesting the opinion of the President as
to whether the allowances m lde for prop
erty destroyed by the American army in
1928 are reasonable and just, and if, in
his opinion, The last clause of the treaty OF
1919 between the United States and Spain
has been fully exec1ted. Tabled, to be
called up at an early day.
At the close of the mOrning hour consld-
Grafton of the PendleIon civil service bill
was resumed, the question being on Senator
Hawley's amendment prohibiting the tabula
ton or collection of political contributions
by officers of the government from other
government officers or employees.
Rejected.
After long debats, participated in by many
senators on both sides, the bill passed by a
vote oft hirty to five, all the senators
present, exclusive of paIrs, voting in The al
6rmstiye, except Senator'S Brown, Call, Jones,
Mcpherson and Morgan.
Senator Brown moved to amend the title
OF the bill so IS TO m Ike it read. San act 10
perpetuate in Office the Republicans who
now control the patronage OF the govern
ment." Laughter] Lost.
Senator Edmunds gave notice that he
would ask the Sena'e to morrow to consider
the bill reported from the Judiciary Com
mitfee 10 prevent political assessments.
The Senate then adjourned.
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SUNDAY CLOSING.
Meeting of the New York Sundsy.ClOs-
Ing League.

New YORK, December 27.-The Cooper
Union wss but partly filled at the mseting oil
the Sunday Closing League in favor oi Inc
penal code last night. A large number OF
those present were even not in sympaihy
with the ideas nf The origiuators OF the meet
ing, and frequently Interrupted The proceed
ings with Kisses. The police, large body
OF whom were present, ej4cted one man amid
great confusion. The meeting was called to
order By the Rev. Howard Crosby, who
named Charles Tracy for chairmsn. Tracy
spoke but few words, and wss ofien inter,
rupted with hisses as was the secretary OF
the league, Provost. Judge Noah Davis
upon being introduced, said: II take no
stock in any idea striking at God or His Sa"-
bath. l believe in God and HIS providences,
and believe the Sabbath of The Cnrlsuan
was instituted and ordained By tod, and one
of he holiest and best ever Instituted; he
had gone thus far when a large number OF
people arose, and cheering for sunday
opening, left the hail, the remaining portion
clapping their hands and sbcuung, GLORY
to God, hallelujab," )" "Thers goes rum, etc
Judge Davis argued that he sunday law
was IN favor of the workers, and stated tna'
he was opposed to iujunetions restraining
The police from performlng Their duty
Judge Z. l.. Fancher addressed the meeting
in = similar strain.
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A JILTED GIRL
Attempts the Life of the JiIter with the
Ever Ready and Handy Revolver.

VINCENNEs, IND, December ga highly
sensational affair occurred here on Monday,
the participants being well connected, which
has occasioned considerable gossip in busi-
ness and social circles For some time trou-
bic has been brewing between school
teacher, Miss Anna Stuart, of this city, and
Mr.. Charles Wetzsl, an attorney. Mis- Stu
art alleges that Mr.. Weizel is her betrothed,
and the faithless young limb of the law,
having grown tired of her caresses, has of
late been giving his attentions to another
highly respectable young lady OF this city.
dent, and in her Jealous frenzy as eDdeav0r-
ed in every way TO win her lover back TO her
heart. Not succeeding ia this, she plotnd
of a relative, Mr.. Teegsrduer, in
her behalf. The latter gentleman
made a business appointment with the
attorney TO meet him at Justice Smari's resi-
dence, scross the Wabash, in Illinois, where
he osteusibly had some deeds 10 convey 10
mythical party. Weizsl kept the appoiat-
men: promptly, but to his dismay, was met
at the door by his discarded sweet heart, who
stoutly asserted that Wetz, should marry
her. A friend had secured the girl mar
riage license in LlwTenceviIle. We;zsi re-
fused 10 comply with the girls request She
then drew a revolver upon him, when he
started toto a run, which resulted in ajiveiy
race across the river bridge, over half nile
But the girl was not feet footed enough for
her recreant lover, who escaped her and ieft
the city for parts unknown. The young
lady is determined and means vengeance.
The affair creates much exci'ement.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

Mr.. Horace Polk, OF Hardeman county,
Is a candidate for the off &c Of commissioner
of agriculture, and is highly recommended
by the leading men of West Tenn'ssee, and
especially of Mr.. J. B. KiIiibFeg, the former
commissioner, to whom the p-oPle of the
State are 80 much Indebted for placing The
mineral ssd agricultural resources plainly
and fairly before the people OF the world.
Mr.. Polk is practical sgricu!turisi, stu
dious, well read an intelligent man, who by
taste as well as talent is admirably fitted Tor
the plsce. The APPEAL does not present
him as lie candidate. IL has rome for This or
any other Office 10 the gift of the President,
but simply presents bin 10 the public as
gentleman who does not look beyond his ca
paciiy and who ia worthy and well qualihed
for the place which Mr.. Killibrew refuses to
be a candidate for.
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sPANfst4 AMERICAN CLAIMS.

FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE COMMISSION
AFTER AN EXISTENCE OF EId9EN YEARS.
WASHINGTON, December 27sz8Rhe Span.
ish American Claims Commissiesi Id jour ned
sine die. The commission has been in ex-
istence eleven years, during WHICH period
40 claims were considered, representing
about S20J0e000o. Awards we're made in
tWenty-eight cases, sggregsting about ST.
100000. Eight cases remain On hand for
decision. These claims aggregate $4,04s,-
800. The Spanish minister received the CON
gratulations of President Arthur, his fellow
diplomatists and the officials of the State
Department on the settlement of these long
pending question:
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M EMCO.

CRY OF Mexico, December 27.-Gen. Es-
lauisies Canedo has been appointed plenipo-
tentiary ad hoe to negotiate in conjunction
with Romero a commercial treaty with the
Unitfd States. Cansdo sails from Vera Cruz
for New Orleans the I'd of January. Nego-
iiaiions begin 10 Washington the middle OF
January. Canedo has a good military re-
cor,l, served in six Congresses, and now il a
member. He has been chairman of the
Committees of the Interior, War and For
eign Aff,irs. He was educated in France
and tue United States, and is very Ameri-
can in his ideas and sympathy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

THE Philadelphia Telegraph thus measures
Mrs. Langtry: sThere has moi been since
there was newspaper or thea,er in this
city so general and Incorporating YER
dict against any public performer IS in this
instance. There has been no opposing voice
Mrs. Llngtry's performances have be simply,
and consistently, and unanimously set down
ip Philadelphia as specimens of brszen in
capacity, giving no promise of future excel
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

OS the 18Th of last month the Ssedish ma
tion celebrated the 100lh anniversary Of the
birth of their greatest poet, Esaiss Tegner,
whose famous Fithjafsaga has long been one
OF the most widely-read books the literature
of any country ever produced. 1t has been
translated into all civilirtd languages. Iu
Tegoer's native village of Mile-nik monu-
ment 10 him bears the inscription, "His
cradle here, his grave IN Wexlo, his memory
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YeIIow.Fever Prevented.

The engineers of the Central railroad OF
Georgia say: Though exposed to the worst
miasmatic infuences, going in and coming
out Of Savannah at different hours Of the
night, and also in spending entire nights in
the CITY during the prevalence of the yellow
fever epidemic OF 1874, with but the single
exception OF one of US (who was taken sick,
but speedily recovered) we Continued in our
usual good health-a circumstance we can
account for in no other way but by the effect,
under Providence, of the habitual and con-
tinued use Of Summons Liver Regulator
while we were exposed TO this malaria"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

A PROMINENT Berlin journalist, who fed
TO Austria 10 avoid a senence OF eight
months imprisonment for libeling Prince
Bismarck. has been arrested by the Austrian
police, aud the German press is very natu-
rally greatly excited over the occurrence.
But better thai excitement would be a
united effjrt to sbaie Bismarck, the big tin
.r.,I a., III ala
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28
Assignment of Kate Fields C0.Opers-
tive Ashnelallnn.

alive Dress Association, of which Kate Field
was president, cioeed its stere in Twenty
third street 10 day. The association opened
the store year sgo, and brought AnLhony
Pulbrooke from England 10 manage it. Miss
Field and Pulbrooke disagreed, and the
gentleman left. At meeting of The direct
ors il was resolved that as cults for collection
had been instituted it was best to author
ize counsel to take such action as was
deemed best to protect the association. In
consequence, Mr.. Edward 81. Cole, creditor,
in what is supposed to be friendly suit, ap-
piled for the appointment of a receiver.
The judge appointed T.. H. Smith. The as
sets are stated as S244, 900; Liabilities, $I25,-
600. Miss Field refuses 10 say anything, but
claims to be creditor 10 the amount of
$4,000. The heaviest claimants are H. B.
Clafilu g. Co. for S24, 900.
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were married, or that their relatives and
friends in Oneida county knew that they
were living together. Inquiry being made
by telegraph TO Utica, the following dispatch
vas furnished to The Rochester evening pa
pers. 'Kstie A. Morgan was a bright znd
attractive daughter q Pauiel Morgan, Of
Hardacrabble, in the western part of Bridge
Nster. Her mother is dead. Col. n. n.
Pierce has been settling her mothers estate.
The family is respectable, except a hard son.
Katie worked in Rich6eld last summer, and
her whereabouts since we're unknown to her
family. Doyle is twenty-five years Of age,
son Of Thomas Doyle, of Bridgewater. 1t is
not known that they were married. Kslie's
sister, who lives four miles out Of Rochester,
has bseu teIeprapheds -
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THE TARIFF,
DUTIES ON Provisions ADVANCED OVER T
COMMISSION REPORT.


COMMISSION REPORT.
WAsHINGToN, December 27.-The Ways
and Means Committee to- day considered the
schedule OF provisions. The duties were
advanced one-half cent per pound over the
commission's report. On all grades OF rice
and rye flour the rate was changed from two
and oDe-half cents per pound to twenty per
cent. dd Udlorem; on picked or sailed her.
rings from three quarters 10 one-half of =
cent per pound; pickled salmon from one
cent TO three quarters OF a cent per pound.
Several changes in the classification of
chickory were made without affecting the
rate.
At the afternoon session the schedule of
provisions was completed without further
change, except IN the N after OF classification Z;
and the schedule of liquors was taken up
aud completed with no change from the COM
missions report. The schedule on cotton
ard cotton goods will be taken up in the
no )rning.
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GRAIN PRonucrIoM

REVISED EsrIMATEs OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF AGRICULTURE.
WASHINGTON, December 27.-The com
missioner of agriculture has prepared a re-
vlsed table showing the grain production for
the year ending December let. 1t is az fol-
lows; Corn, l,635, 100000 busbels; wheat,
100000 bushels; oats, 4f0, 100000 bush
es; barley 45, ,00e, o0e bushels; rye, q, GOO 600
bushels; buck wheat. Il, ,O00, 600 bushels; tot al
1852 600, 900 bushels
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28
BUSINESS FAILURES.
Run. on she Kocne.Ier Saving. Banks

Runs on she Rochester Savings Banks.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, December IA run
commenced to-day on the Monroe County
Savings B INK. The gteater uumbet of those
withdrawing deposits are womsfi OF the
poorer classes, who have small Geposi 8.
Well-to do citizsDs are depesiling. The bank
is able 70 meet all demands. Aooul $4,000
was drawn out, not near as much as has
many days been paid cut in the ordinsry
course If busin.ss. Tne run on the East
SIDE Savings Bank, which was deposilor in
the City Bank TO The extent of 81, 900, was
very light. Tsere is no excitement a; any
other bank
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

The New York Produce Exchange has
adopted resolutions expressing qualification
at the election OF Mr.. franklin E isop, pre'i-
dent tf the Exchange, to the position of
mayor. They take the result as an indication
that "Ihe people desire good government,
intelligently, fearlessly a,d cOuscientiously
administered +"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

The report Of the Committee on DeBrsz-
za's Mission states that he considers it pos
sibie to complete the exploration OF the up
per Congo in two years. DeBrszza's object
is to maintain the position already achieved
by founding eight chief and twelve minor
stations, forming a chain to Brszzelville
from Gaboon and from the sea. In order to
mark the pacific character of the mission, it
goes under the auspices of the Ministers of
Foreign Affairs and Public In 'iruction.
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The OAIH BILL.
IRELAND
GOES on THE QUEENS BENCH.

DUBLIN. December 27.-William johnson,
attorney general for Ireland and member of
Parliament for Mallow, has accepted an ap-
pointment in the Queens bench division of
her majssly's High Court of Justice in Ire
land. Andrew NJ. Porter, solicitor-general,
will succeed johnson as attorney general,
aud John Naisb, law adviser TO the crown,
will become solicitor-general. Nsish will be
acandidsie for seat 10 the House of Com-
mons. made vacant by j ohnson's acceptance
Of the indgeship.
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The Co.quIat.Co1 Contest settled.

Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, December 27.-The first re-
turns showed that H. NJ. Colquiit was elected
senator from the Eleventh District. Cor
rected returns from Macon county showed
the election of R. A. Cox by seven majority.
To-day corrected returns received from Pick
ett county showed the election of Colquitt
by three majority. The certificate hereto
fore Issued to Cox will be recalled.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

THE Pepdletou civ l-servics reform bill
passed the Senate yesterday by the decisive
vote of thirty nine 10 five. L. now goes 10
the House, where, no doubt, it will prove
more acc ptble than the bill for the same
purpose now before that body. The Pen
dleton bill is much the beat.
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Factory Destroyed.

FAIRFIELD, Me-, December 27.-The main
building of the Somerset Fiber Company
burned This morning. The huge digester,
heat ed by the fames, exploded, throwing
the machine in all directions. John Pooler
was killed by the falling of an iron pipe.
The buildings and machinery we're entirely
new. Loss, $55, 900; insured.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28

The movements Of Gov. Cleveland irdi-
cate that he desires TO follow in the footsteps
of ex-Gov. Tlldsn. 1 ia given out that his
mind is ret upon economy and reform in
Estate affairs, and all other questions of pol
icy are matters of secondary importance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-28
SPAIN.
A VAIN HOPE

Madrid, December 27.-Kiug Alphonso,
replying to the Chris.mss congratulations of
the Chamber OF Deputies, said: "Ihe move
ment for the concsniration of important
public forces aroand my throne and Dynasty
increases my hopes of seeing the whole of
Spain filed with a feeling OF attachment to
GU traditional monarchy"
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Nnn.Residenf Nnfice.

No. S2ee, BIN the Chancery Court of Shelby
county. Tenn.-The State of Tennessee vs. W. Z.
Butler ct al
1t appealing from affidavit in this cacse that the
defendant Juliet Carr, has married and is now the
wife of = =, and that the name of her said
husband is uaknown and cannot be aseertained
after digent inquiry, and that said parties reside
in the State of Georgia and are nonresidents OF the
State of Tennessee:
1t is therefore ordered, That they make their ap-
pesrance herein, at the courthouse IN sheioy
county. in Memphis, Tenn, on or before the nrst
Monday in February, 1888, and show cause; Il any
they have why the said cause as 70 the said Juliet
Carr should not be revived against them; and II
further appearing from Eherifs return in this
cause that defendants, Francis B. Wilkinson, Alice
Z. Wilkinson. James W. Knott and w. ID. hodges,
are not to be found in hiscouHty:
1t is therefore ordered, That they make their ap-
pearance herein, at the courthouse OF Shelby
county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or before the nrst
Monday in February, 1888, and plead, answer oLde-
muir to complainant's amended bill "B," Med
herein March IS. 1882, or the same viii be taEen Tor
confessed as to them and set for hearing ezparte
and that copy of this order be published once q
week for four successive weeks In The memphis Ap-
peal This 10Th day of December. 1852
copy-Attest: z. J. BLACK Clerk and 1sstes
BY j. N. Bradley, Deputy Clerk and Master.
W HAMPTON. Sol. for eomplt thu
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Az RIA.

THE HOUSE OF HAPsBURG.
vienna, Dscs mber 27.-Tde entire popu-
iation is preparing to celebrate the 600lh
anniversary OF the founding of the house OF
Hspsbusg. The Emperor, Empress and Crown
Prince arrived this morning, aod will receive
numerous deputations and addresses from
prominent Austrian corporations.
CELEBRATED WITH ENTHUSIASM.
Reports received from all parts of the en-
pife show that the 600lh anniversary of the
house Of Hapsburg is being celebrated with
the greatest enthusiasm.