davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-05-04
So. E 90 % per Annun1.r Alrg'u 1r
NUMBER g.. s,''Ss9 8
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The Rev. Jabez S. Swan, a we'll.
known Baptist preacher in Connecticut
and New York, is in his sixtieth year Of
his ministry, and is still preaching. ssasvsssas
The Presbyterian Sunday School at
Conneautville, Crawford County, Pa, sas'
awards a handsome Easter bonneteyery ssss
month to the scholar who stands best in
her class and church and Sunday School &
attendance. sssg SOS sns assF va,s
leads the Baptist hosts of, =
this country in numbers, having 1896
churches and 238,97 members,s Texas kss
following next inthe number of churches,
l,925, and Virginiain in membership 205,-
050.fEi sad ,sslcsH0s5sg fsasz ssE$ rssss sz
Ill is one of the unexplainablet things A
OF moral ethics how people, decide SO
promptly as to how little rain and bad &ss
weather it, takes to keep them away from. .,,i
prayer-meeting, and how much is re-
quired to keep them away from q good ~
snow. q saoEsaaaa 3 gzsas a@a sssssxss agzss
The new revivalist, George O.
Barnes, calls himself the sMountain
Evangelical of Kentucky. ~ He claims q
to be able not only to cure sin-sick souls
but disease-hardened bodies For the 81
first he breaches and prays, The latter a..
he annoints and prays over.
"A Scotch writer who has been look ~
ing into the handA books sof worship Of -
! the Roman. Catholic Church finds the
number OF directions for spreading and :
folding the hands, bovine. kneeling,s FJ
kissing the altar, etc., to be 800, slight
bows 81. profound bows 9. Tndiandpo- -
Us Sesatssaet. 9Hs .sfxget 81 .ssRzts sazasss
There is a movement in the Kentuc-
ky Legislature for the equalization Of the
distribution Of the school fund between n
the white and eoloredpeople of the State, =
A discrimination is now made against
the eolored people on the ground that ss:
they pay taxes on only .$3. 800, 900 worth
of property Denuer Ifibstse. tS@
1t is said that Eeipzig,, Germany, Ass
has only seven churches. all poorly, at-sass
tended, no such thing as a Sunday
school, and that d Religious person ii =
there looked upon asa curiosity. That
is the worst thing we. have ever heard
said Of Leipzig, and we are glad aslikc as
record cannot truthfuhy be, Written Of
any city in this country ~ z Eraa'g-
iner. = @SsstsiatRstt - ~ y @NsRaA @ssg 80
q The Rev Dr. Gladden. thinks stAatasss
pupils. should learn, such things as will
tend to make them happy IN whatever iss
calling they may choose. He suggests
that all possible ways should be devised
in school to awaken the minds Of the a.
pupils and stimulate q thirst for knowl-as.
edge; and he suggests that boys Should
be made to see that farm life lis far from
lonely or uninteresting. They should
be taught natural history and miner
alogy. 'aSs.Sf 4s4z 81 sssas t5ASEn ec I'd
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-05-04
a, Owed Him One.

Quite an interesting wedding was cele-
brated at the Atlantic Hotel last night
Some time ago Thomas LHster, neces-
sarily very bright young man, fell des-
perately in love with Miss Margaret Rice.
Miss Rice was the divorced wife Of man
namen Henry Robertson. but that made
no difference with the ardent lover. The
charms of the young woman had made
the hair stand sentimenta1ly on the head
of Mr.. Luster, the Brilliant As Poe in
sisted, he slowed with love that was
more than loVe.'' How such a love
can be bestowed is something that a
newspaper man hasn't time to investi-
gate, but as he hasn't time to question
such pemotionalI desperation, he must
simply allow Mr.. Poe, who is dead and
therefore cannot defend himself, to re-
main master of the heart-moving sitaa-
ton. The ceremony was performed by
Justice Pears. The bridegroom was ner-
avous.. Robertson, the former husband,
had followed the couple. The BRIDE
groom had many reasons TO believe that
Robertson, as. the divorced husband of
the bride, meditated revenge. The bride
groom trembleds The bride shook. A
doctor who was present thought that she
had chill. After the ceremony the di-
vorced husband approached the BRIDE
groom and said: fsss-.
!. II have followed you because / owe
you one.''a1 sa3 ai lls8a 80 1el1 aaa
The bridegroom shook.
eyes, sir;I owe you one. and I pro-
pose to pay it right here. = ar .,a.ss.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-05-04
pLT GARDNER AND THE DRAW
sss BRIDGE. ssaasg a

fdE Gardner had been spending her
ssaon with Aunt Mary in the country.
y would have been perfectly happy
n@ her father and mother were
leea % remain in the scity.azIt was
weeks since she had seen them, and
eened to Polly like five months.
uae nyely afternoon Polly sat ON the
Dleck idly kicking aiesfoot back
ny and forward, watching Aunt Mary
sss aReFs ofs on avisif tos asGok
snoor. Birds were singing. bees
y aummihg, and the slender branches
" great gray-green willows that
ssea, The road moved softly with
ighs puff of wind. Away off i'm
asla over the hills Polly could hear
I, nas @ the mowers scythes. Every
= Y = so pleasant and peaceful that,
s'.lea her parents were there to
y It with her. xfY Y9e~
III y aunt Mary. was hidden from
7 nend m the road, she@ heard
ss Msacnlng Of wheels in the opposite
vn, s and, on looking up, found it
@assaer wagon, driven by Mr.. Ward,
s. S'9eer and postman of Willow
s he checked his horse at the
\, \ aaaa aaa \ Ihfggsn hflubling slowlyin his
= NAet Tor something.
sr as. considerable searching, he drew
~ ss ayelepe, and turned it first
81 ~ 81 ana then another, shook his
ds T eegan feeling in his pockets
"a a ~ ,us1ought forth his spectacles, ad-
5 s masl ,'s aliyupon his nose; and
Il ~ 1s. began examining the letter.
= n fesd N q loud voice: isTzsa .
na Wy Folly Gardner, in care of
aea aa 81 West, Wilson Grove. In
s,s '.sb 8 3 ne peeped over bis glasses
Rbss y: y roily and asked, sharply
b. 6,.'a n'ss 81 rloily 9, Gardner? Do you
Is y sasf rs a'sr cried Polly, jumping
81 : . uotse block, and Mrs. Mary
H. aanty Please give nae INV let
Can 10 .'om mamma. ] am so gIadr'
III I e read9'r asked Mr.. Ward.
Ag tne letter far above Polly's
s# 81 yssSs - ass1i s.'s1F.-a.
a. "a q course, . cried Polly, indir-.
New = n nlne years old next week.
sas, wen. Miss Polly Gardner,
dssut l a letter But il your mar
a sorld m q haste on the outside Of
a4 nave had to come and fetch
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-05-04

I'm the census office is q return in
which Boston man is described as .
manufacturer Of pigs feet.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1882-05-04

The most popular book agent lives
in Philadelphia. When snubbed he gets
mad and Immediately goes off saying:
.1'n never speak to you again. ''-Phita-
delphia NesCs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
MISSISSIPPI NEWS.

Natchez has girl OF six whe weighs ninety
nine pounds and a half without shoes, and thinly
clad. The Democrat reporter weighed her.
Friars Point Gosette: "Al Smith and Old
Jack, two well known negroes. quarreled. Jack
went away, Albert got q pistol. shot Jack twice
and killed him Albert is in jail"
Vicksburg ia still agitated over her har-
bor. The receding of the Mississippi river leaving
only lake OF still water in front of the city where
the river once flowed, has threatening aspect 70
anxiousy inquiring what is TO be done to preserve
the harbor.
Corinth Subsoiler: "We have q young man
near Corinth, Mr. Isbel who is only thirteen years
of age, and weighs 20S pounds, so you see we have
q curiosity in this part of the State But Copiah
county has General James Bsllow, who Is twenty
one years OF age, thirty-one inches high and
weighs only tventy-seven pounds"
Kosciusko Star: "The estimates of the grow
Ing cotton crop that are now being made and pub
Hshed are farcical in the extreme To go in the
country, as we have done and see the little sickly,
wormy plant struggling for life, is not calculated
70 inspire hopes of very Large crop The cold,
backward spring has prevailed in all the cotton
growing States and, we know. has seriously in
iured the stand of cotton in all Of them"
Kosciusko Star: SThe other day, in the Sem
ate Chamber of Louisiana, g motion was made to
have the proceedings opened with prayer. Senator
Lucas said he Considered prayer In the Senate
q useless consumption of time, nobody lis
tened TO it The day had passed for such proceed
ings, and in this enlightened age he did not think
that intelligent men wanted 10 listen 10 such use
less murmunngs-' OF all men in the world scofers
at religion should be last in moving 70 de away
with prayer, for they stand most in need Of it,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Resolutions introduced By Senators PEN
dleton and Van Wyek Looking TO
the Correction of
Existing Abuses-An Important Question
Sprung in the Senate Relative to the
Presidential Succession.

| WASHINGTON, June 5.-Senator Pendleton
| to-day offered a resolution instructing the
Committee on Civil Service to inquire and
report whether any attempt is being made 10
| levy and collect money, for partisan pur-
poses, from parties in government employ at
Washington, whether under the guise of ask
ing for voluntary contributions. Senator
VanWyck offered resolution reciting that
printed circulars are being sent to the en-
ployes in the civil service of the government
containing the following: "Under the cir
cumstances in which the country finds itself
placed, the committee believe you will esteem
it both privilege and pleasure TO make TO
its fund contribution, which, it is hoped,
may not be less than -. The committee
is authorized TO state that such voluntary
contributions from persons employed in the
service will not be objected to in any official
quarter. Please make a prompt and faVora-
bic response to this letter by bank check or
draft, ETC."
The resolution then mentions the prohibi-
tion of the statute of 1876 against solicita-
tion for partisan contribution by officials.
and directs an inquiry as to the alleged vio-
lation of the statute, and the authority for
the allegation that such assessments will not
be objected to in any official quarter.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
AID WANTED.
Meeting of Planters at NebIett's Land
fng-AppeaI 10 the Public.

An informal meeting Of the planters at
Neblett's Landing, Bolivar county, Miss, was
called on the I'd day of June, and the follow
ing resolutions were passed and adopted:
WHEREAS, The condition OF the people of this
imediate vicinity require re tnat we Ia Ee some ac
from the want of the neeessaries of life, in
quence OF the present inundation Of our section
G5 Be 6K Il the floods OF the Mississippi river
ResoIued, That the undersigned planters of the
vicinity of Neblett's Landing do represent to the
people in general, and to the secretary of in
water. and has been since the 18th day of Febru
airy last, with the exception of short space of
e he l @ 20 ueepe tae 1Gen ag o. to
and planted their crops with an energy known
ence, soon to be swept away by second flood
The planters and merchants have already fed the
people as long they able to do So and the
prospect for a crop to repay advances made there
Ecs5lreCl, That by our estimate there are 9is
souls no need assistance; the land from which
this population draw their sustenance is now un-
der water and there is nothing from which they
state that up to the 26th ultimo we had some
land and crops left but on that date the levee on
spots left us; that we have two breaks in the
levee on our immediate front and thirteen Gre
of twelve miles above us. We believe it actually
necessary that we have twenty days rations for
these people, at the expiration OF which time we
hope to be carried over the crisis and rest again
on terra Jirmd, when the people here can earn an
Resolued, That but for the aid furnished us in
March by our State and the United States Con-
gress, through our commissioner, w. l.. HemIng-
way, there would have been much suffering. The
condition of the country is worse now than then,
and the people have less to sustain themselves
Res0tUed That George r. Jacobs and George W.
Belamy be appointed committee to solicit sub
scriptions and to communicate with the governor
of the State and the secretary of war, aud place
the condition of these people properly before the
country.
Resolued. That copies of these resolutions be for
warded to the secretary of war and the governor
of the State and that copy be sent to the Mem
phis APPEAL, with request for publication.
R. W. McLEMORE, ]. 8. CANT,
r. J. WEBB. J V. LOBDELL,
THos. N McLEMoRE, GEORGE NJ PiTTMAN,
N. Z. DONOVAN, Z. L. ECKLE3,
c. T. GIBSUN,
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS IN MEMPHIS.
We, The undersigned citizens of Memphis,
do make the following contributions to the
overhowed sufferers of Neblett's Landing and
Of Bolivar county, Miss.
George Arnold & Co., five barrels of -four
Hill, Fontaine Il Co, five barrels of flour.
Porter, Taylor x Co., five barrels of flour.
Brooks, Neely & Co., five barrels OF flour
b. Lowenstein & Bro. two barrels of flour.
Cash, So.
C. P. Hunt & Co., one sack of coffee
Cations Hotel, IS.
Cash, Menken Bros, S.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06

President ARTHUR is in nice box. On
the 22d of May of last year he held Polit-
cal conference at his house in New York,
This the Rev. Dr. Crosby and other clergy
men publicly, and the religious press gener-
ally, denounced as Ga needless desecration OF
the Lords Day" Arthur, scared out of a
years growth by this denunciation, took to
lying in the Herald. He denied the Sunday
conference. Whereupon, here comes Ex-
Senator Platt and Senator Jones, John F.
Smyth, Louis f. Payn, C. NJ. Dennison, A.
B. Johnson and ice-Commissioner French,
all of whom say that they were present at
such a conference
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
before the municipal authorities during his
official term

4
The Nashville BGnAr says the Porter
Rifles will go into camp before going to
the big drills at Louisville and Indisnspol
The Nashville American says they will not
go into camp. The probability is the state
ment that they will not is a blind.
In his younger days the Rev. w. E.
MeLsren, Protestant Episcopal bishop OF
Illinois, was LEGAL editor OF an Ohio paper,
and in that position was able but eccentric.
His preparation for the ministry was re-
garded by his associates as mere freak, and
on the same ground his admission to holy
orders was opposed by some of the clergy,
who have since been constrained 10 recognize
his sincerity as we'll as his talent.
The Atlanta Constitution SAYS that while
the current rumors as 10 the health of Cen
eral and Mrs. Toombs are exaggerated, there
still remains ground far anxiety regarding
the distinguished pair. Mrs. Toombs is now
sixty eight years of age, and thus outnum-
bers the years attained by the other members
of her family. Her physical health is good,
but her mental condition is very unfavora-
bic. In conversation her mind often wan
ders from the topic under discussion. The
generals eyesight has been failing for some
time, but this does not keep him at home.
he attends court as usual, and still COM
mands the largest fees.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
BIafne's Auswer.

Mr.. Blaine has just replied as follows:
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1882
To the Hon. A. P. Morrill, the Hon. Abner Co
burn, the Hon. Neal Dow, the Hon. Samuel E
Spring. the Hon. Isaiah II. Drummond, General
Francis Fessenden, Governor Selden Conner
the Hon. Dabel F. Davis and Francis Cobb:
GESTLEMEN-Your very kind letter urging me
TO become candidate for representative in Con-
gress has been supplemented by similar expires
sions from large number of the best and truest
Republicans of Maine. A request so general SO
cordial, SO unprecedented, has caused me to
weigh the question seriously in all its bear
certain my duty. After the fullest reflection
/ feel constrained to withhold the use of my
name. For twenty-three years was continuously
in the public service, and left in consequence of
policy of the government. Since then Ihave been
attending to long-neglected private affairs, and
from which cannot at this time turn aside except
with injustice TO those who have even stronger
claims on me than the great constituency which
in all these years has honored me with earnest
support and unwayering confidence If 1 could
sity should subordinate all personal considers
tions and at once comply with your desire, but
cannot hatter myself that this is the case The
conventions VIII not fail TO present list OF candi
dates for Congress that will command the united
ana hearty support Of our, political friends.
MoIvover' IN every town the zeal and en-
the Importance OF choosing Legislature that will
re-elect Mr.. Frye, and thus preserve our Republi-
can strength IN the United States Senate which
mas been for twenty-eight years unbroken To-
ward these results shall cheerfully contribute
my tuli share of labor, and not with less effect
nope because shall SPEAK as private citizen
interested only in maintaining the ascendancy OF
sound Republican principles. Through YOU beg
to return my thanks to every gentleman in the
State who has honored me with so Signal an ex-
preston of friendship and confidence. esteem
you proposed to elect me. | am, gentlemen. very
YOURS JAMES G. BLAINE
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06

ST. LOUIS, June 5.-The st. Louis Jockey
Club began their spring meeting to-day
The weather was fine. The magnificent
grounds of the association seldom presented
as fine an appearance. The attendance was
very large. The handsome toilets of the
ladies made the grand stand a charming pic
ture. The track was little deep and bad
especially on the backstretch. Betting was
very lively, particularly on Serby. The Of
the day were: Judges-John NJ. Harley (pres.
ident of the club, J. B. Mccullough, H. L.
Dausonan; timers, John II. Smith, Edward
Martin; starter, George Cadwallader; secre-
tary, Lewis Clark.
First Racc.-Inaugural scramble for all
ages; purse, $3.50, of which $50 to second
Lizzie s., Sam Ecker, Bancroft, Jack Hav-
erly, Bell Boy, George S. and John Davis.
Bancroft won by good length; John
Davis finished the second heat in front;
Lizzie S. third, Jack Haverly fourth, Sam
Ecker fifth, Bell Boy sixth, Grace s. seventh
the last three beaten off. Time-1 :5s1
French pools paid S. so. Post betting in
the books, two to five against the winner.
Second Rdce.-Missouri Derby, for three
year-olds; $50 entrance, half forfeit; $500
added, of which $500 goes to second horse;
the winner OF the Kentucky Derby to carry
five pounds extra one and one-half miles.
Starters-Pearl Jennings, Ranger, Stanton,
Mistrial, Tom Plunkett, Lost Cause, Mono
gram, Bassett and Mediator. Monogram won
by two lengths; Pearl Jennings made a very
strong finish, and took the second place by a
neck; Tom Plunkett third, Lost Cause
fourth. Mistrial, Bassett, Stanton, Ranger
and Mediator followed in the order named,
pulled up. Time-2:43. French pools paid
$l32O. Post orders in books, two to one
against the winner.
Third RGcc-Club purse of $500. of which
$50 goes to second horse; all ages; mile
heats. Starters-Josie o., Brigand Belle,
Forlorn, Metropolis, BooIack and Roches-
ter. Bootiack won. French pools pal ID
SIS 80.
Fourth Race.-Purse $3.50, of which $50
goes to second horse; for maiden two-year-
elds; three-quarters of a mile. Starters-
Early Bird, Ascender, Punch, Orangeblos-
som, Lord Raglan and April Fool Ascender
got away in the lead and was never headed,
winning by three lengths; Orangeblossom
second, Lord Ragland third, Punch fourth,
Early Bird fifth and April Fool last. Time
-1:1s4. French pools paid 81 10.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06

eral strike, on theground that the committee
which made the agreement last fall with the
mill-owners had exceeded its constitutional
power, there is a shutting down to-day oi
all the mills. President Jarratt has been
sent for, and either his presence or a mes
sage is expected from him at a meeting to be
held this afternoon. The plasterers' strike
has been successful in obtaining the wages
asked, $3 so per day.
The expectation that the meeting of strik-
ers at Coviugton this afternoon would end
the iron-workers' strike here was not real
lied. The meeting was atteaded by 250 men,
and continued nearly four hours in session.
1t was far from harmonious, though good
order prevailed. Much difference of opinion
existed, and while the opponents of the pres
ent strike we're not able to carry their point,
they succeeded in having a committee ap-
pointed to communicate with President Jar
rett, and, if possible, have him present at
another meeting to be held tomorrow.
Meanwhile the strike continues.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
CHARLEY GALLINA'S
Suit Against Diamond JOe-s Railroad
Drawing n Close.

Special to the Appeal
LITTLE ROCK, J une 5.-The case of Charles
Gallins, of Memphis, against the Hot Springs
railroad for 900 damages, for ejecting
him from train, is approaching Its termina-
ton in the Federal Court. General Gordon,
of his counsel, made an able argument this
afternoon, and was followed for three hours
by John NJ. Moore, attorney for the railroad.
The Hon. Casey Young, for Mr.. Gallina, will
conclude the argument. The jury embraces
number of our most wealthy citizens.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
NEWS In GENERAL.

Kiernan, and her stepfather is blind beggar
of New York.
The East Nashville Broom Brigade will
drill in Nashville Tuesdsy night, on which
occasion the Porter Rifles will also drill.
Wendell Phillips has been invited TO de-
liver the Fourth of July oration in Boston,
but has declined because of i'll health. Gov
ernor Long will serve in place of Mr.. Phil
lips, and will be the first governor of Massa-
chusetts 10 deliver Fourth of July oration
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06

JOHN BRIGHT, in his recent speech on the
opening of the Central Library, Birming-
ham, advised his hearers to study American
poets, because they we're on the side Of lib
erty and freedom, and to read Bancrofte
history of the United States, as conveying
knowledge of some of the most important
events of the last century, and showing how
the colonies grew to what will soon be the
greatest nation on the face of the globe.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06

Mss KEHoE, now the wife of the "Man
with the Iron Jaw" who was so long an in
mate of Barnum's Museum as the "Circas-
sian Girl, had her mother up before a New
York magistrate on Friday, on a warrant
charging her with assault and battery. The
old woman, in answer. to the magistrate, said
she merely 'wauted to lick" the still fair
Circassian from Ireland "fur CALM me a
liar" and she added she was prepared ito
bate the life out av the Man O. the Iron
Jaw" for the same reason. She was, OF
conrse bound over.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-06
The Grand PrIx de Paris.

PARIS, June 5.--The Grand Prir de Paris
for three-year-old colts and fllies, mile and
seven furlongs, ran yesterday, was won by
Bruce; Fenelon second, Alhambra third
Keene's Romeo met with an accident in the
morning, and in consequence did not run.
The winner of the race is an English horse,
and was ridden by Archer. Eight horses
started, including Dictator. Bruce held
a position in the center until rounding the
bend, when he made his effort and won easily
by half length, Fenelon a neck ahead of
AIhambra, Dictator bad fourth.
PTir de Ia ViHe dc Pdris.-H andicap, 6000f.
added to sweepstakes; 25f. each for three
year-olds and upward, OF every description
and country; distance about two miles. Won
by Minett; Gerald IA French horse) second,
Aurelie third