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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-12-26
BULLARD'S BRIDE.
A Christmas Present that AImOSi Sent
Her 10 jail.

New YORK, December 25-Mr. and Mrs.
r. G. Billiard, married month ago in Bsl-
timore, have been spending the honeymoon
in this city, staying at EArle's Hotel.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Billiard gave his
wife a Christmas present OF check for
$1,000 drawn on The Fifth Avenue Bank.
Mrs. Billiard hurried 10 the bank, but when
she presented the check the paying-teller
hesltated, consulted with Cashier A. 5. FRS
sell, and she was requested TO step into the
ladies' wailing-room. She som ascertained
that her husband wac q swindler, that he
had made an attempt to cheat the bank out
OF $1,000, and that the central Office detect
ives we're looking Tor him. Inspector Byrnes
soon satisfied himself that the woman was
an Innocent victim, and she went 10 her
apartments at E1rIe,s Hotel TO dis
cover that her nUsDsnd had a5au-
doned her, and that detective watched
her room. Mrs. Billiard met the rascal in
Baltimore FIVE weeks ago. She was a widow.
They met in a clearinghouse, and when he
asked her 10 be his wife he said that he had
ample means, and exhibited what appeared
10 be bank books, certificates of stock, and
receipts from safe-deposit companies. They
were married, and came to this city Novem-
Der 29lh. Billiard al. cted extreme piety,
visited charitable institutions, and prayed
ostentatiousy night and morning. Soon
after MS arrival in this city Billiard picked
up an acquaintance with a grocer who has
an account at the Fifth Avenue Bank. He
is about 10 dispose of paying business and
retire. Billiard eptefed into negotiations
with him as w. c. Russell. The grocer be-
lieted that Bullsrd acted in good faith, and
did not think it strange when Billiard asked
him to introduce him at the bank. Last
week Billiard, or Russell" as he has been
introduced, called at the bank, and, produc-
ing check for $4,000 on the Western Bank
of Philadelphia, ami what appeared 10 be a
pass-book on the bank, asked for pass
book on the Fifth Avenue Bank and an au-
thoriz alton 10 draw on the $4,000, which lat
Ter was not granted. The check for $4,000
came back from Philadelphia marked in.
g." AS a matter OF course all the
bInks and Inspector Byrnes were given
notice. A day or two later the swim
dler's plans were exposed by the arrival for
certiHcation from the Tarrytown National
Bank of check drawn by w. G. Russell for
$4,000. Billiard gained nothing by this
transaction. Then came William Billiards
check for $1,000. It was signed r. C. Bull
lard, but the handwriting was "Russelrr, ("
and The Identification. of it by the paying
teller was instantaneous. The police say
that Ballard has been operating in Wash-
ington, Baltimore, Utica and Tarryiown.
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HEkPMIS APPEAL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER &c, 1882
A CHURCH UPHELD BY CRIME.

1t is gratifying to know that the United
States are we'll served at times. Gov. Muir
ray, Of Utah, by his sensible and temperate
course, is doing much 10 render polygsmy
hateful and to obstruct the jesuitIcal tricks
and frauds Of the priests there. In Idaho
Gov. Neil is developing similar zeal and
energy. The polygamists are seeking TO in
volye that Territory in their net of crime,
but Gov. Neal has the energy and the
pluck to battle their schemes, and strike di-
rectly and forcibly at their insidious schem-
ing. In his message to the Legislature he
made remark that is keynote to the
true policy to be pursued toward the law
breakers Wa large scale, who are living in
daily disobedience to the national laws. He
said: eff the Mormon Church can
not survive the loss of its Grim
inal practices, it deserves to per-
ish from tho -fana- of the earth. ~ he
American people persecute mo- one on account
of religion, but if advantage is taken Of that
act of justice to commit crime and call it re-
ligion, then there is common sense enough
in the land to distinguish between liberation
for honest conviction and license for crime,
and to act accordingly. III Congress would
repeal the act constituting Utah Territory
and appoint men of the Murray and Mil
stamp to manage affairs there, we should
soon see an improved state OF affairs. De-.
prive the cunning priests of political power
and there would be reform of their religi-
ous kuaverv.
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GIDDY GIRLS.
startling Sensation I'm = Little Illinois
Town.

MASON CITY, ILL.,, December 23.-This
usually quiet little city is fast gaining
ground In the sensation line. During the
last three weeks two elopemeuts have been
reported, and now it appears that some b alf-
dozen or more yoipg ladies, most OF whom
are members of the High School, have been
in the habit of writing notes OF not Alto
gether lady-like character to some of the
men attending the same school, one of whom
is boarding with the pastor of the leading
church here, who accidentally discovered
some OF the notes in his 1.-THE young msn'-)
possession. Feeling il his duty, as some OF
the girls are members of his church, the min
lister Immediately commenced an iuvestiga-
ton of the affair, and in connection with
others OF the clergy bassncceeded in stirring
up a great deal of feeling, not only among
the parents OF tie parties concerned, but the
citizens in general, as it is known that the
names of innocent girls are mixed up and
used in connection with the guilty.
II is rumored that the ministers examined
and cross-ex amined the girls in the recita-
tion-room at the schoolhouse in a manner
that would be worthy OF lawyers in a sensa-
tional case. Parents are mnch displeased
that outsiders should take IT upon themselves
TO interview their children upon this subject,
and that the interview should be carried on
in a manner benefting the convent and con-
fessional. The problem that the people are
trying to solve is whether the girls are guilty
of a more serious demeanor than the writing
of improper notes and running the streets at
night.
1t is alleged that several mothers called
upon the minister in possession Of the notes,
who read them TO the ladies, but refused 10
say what names where signed. There is some
talk, and it is not at all improbable that il
will reach the court room, as it is said a
gentleman of this place, whose daughters
usme is mixed in the disgraceful affair, vows
war upon those who have assailed her hith-
erto unblemished character.
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S DAILY UESDAY, DECEMBER 60 1882
Democratic Convention. How doe. the idea

Democratic Convention. How does the idea
strike you, genersl?'
u like it. II Mr.. Cleveland should max
an acceptable executive Tor the State oil New
York he will be directly in line for the nom
iuatiou. / am blessed with the man 30 far.
he is uug and is identified with the living
i.sues of the day. We need such men at the
hesd OF affair."
Mr.. Toombs is in fair health and devotes
part Of each day 10 business, though his
means are ample. He is a Well-preservtd
man, and bids fair to live many years.
Speaking of his long life Of political service,
he said: 81 was never beaten BY the people.
The million are with me in principle, but
ask nothing at their hands. / want no ofi,e.
My ambition is fully gratiked. All l now
desire is to live like gentleman in retire
ment, and serve my country by looking with
pride upon its rapid strides to greater ma
terisl wealth and a more perfect political
freedom"
Mr.. Toombs has buried ali his children
but he is compensated for their loss by the
loving care OF four accomplished grand
children. He is very much devoted TO his
wife, who is IN delicate health. / shall moi
forget soon the venerable figure standing
there on the bright heaTthstone, handsome
and pleasing in old age, nor forget the words
spoken with a proud smile: "Ffty year
ago l brought my wife 10 this house q bride
and here we have lived all these years. We
have been blessed more than most, and
thank God for iln
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Red Nan sentepcea.

WHEELING, December 25.-There hiss
been considerable excitement at Clarksburg,
W. Va, during the past ten days, over the
trial OF mail robbers before United States
Judge Jackson. Ex-Secretary OF the Navy
Gen Goff, was engaged by the government
to aid in the prosecution. Over 200 WIT
nesses were examined, and the result was
that Albert Price was found guilty and SEN
fenced on Saturday to ten years ia the But
falo penitentiary. He was member OF the
Red Men, an organization simIlar TO ihe
kukIux. who have been terrorizing things
in Barbour county. Persistent endeavors
have been made to break it up, but always
unsuccessful. Citizens opposed TO il were
afraid 70 testify for fear of the Red Mems
revenge. When on midnight marsUdipg e1-
petitions the members wore red gowns and
masks. They have boosted OF robbing
mails and rseshippiBg citizens, and
had plans for the assassination OF
the prosecuting attorney and other prominent
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NATIONAL BOARD OF HEALTH.

The annual report of the Secretary Of the
Navy informed Congress that the powers Of
the National Board OF Health will expire
on the I'd Of next June, and that If the
board is 10 continue there must be the nee
essary legislation and appropriation. What
will Congress dc on the subject? "The devil
got sick, the devil a monk would be;
the devil got we'll, the devil monk Was he"
When epidemics were making The nation
shudder with apprehension We started the
National Board Of Health. 1t proved
blessing; its qusrantines warded off the
spreading of disease, and the raYa2e-A---sts
away, leaving its victims in the sleep that
knows no waking. We have got over our
fears as the devil got over his rickness,
and how does the Board OF Health
fare, and what are our views TO
could net mend the hole in his cabin-roof
when il rained, he found it quite unnecessary
to do any such work when the weather be-
came fine; nothing inside got wet then. Are
the American people inclined TO follow the
philosophers example2 We have no cpl
National Board OF Health? We are not he
least bit afraid, then why should we spend
money for nothings The reasoning is on
par with the conduct it defends; we have no
epidemic now-but is no cpl lemic in active
preparation now? Is there no cholera on its
way toward US? Are our coasts and ports
all we'll watched 90 that active quarantine
will ward off danger2 Are no yellow-fever
laden ships likely TO bear down upon US in
future summer? Are cities to be kept
free OF fifth, and wells kept pure,
and drainage seen 10, and fostering
heaps, ard green, Shiny ponds removed
without power somewhere that shall
watch and govern2 There are State boards
of health ana city bosrds of health, all OF
priceless value when their members are fear
less and honest. But when boards consent
to suppress statements because they would
injnre trade, and to enforce quarantine be-
cIuse it would damage commerce, what is to
be done in the absence of a suparintsnding and
power-yielding National Board OF Healtb2
SIT is a remarkable fact" observes the Chat
tanooga Times, shat those cities most liable
to be afflicted with epidemics are strongly
favorable to the retention of the National
Board OF Health" 1.-THE National Board Of
HEALTH says the New Orleans It,aes, Saved
the West last year from what might
have proved very bad smallpox
epidemic. The State boards could
not protect Western cities against this
disease, because they could not follow up the
immigrant arriving here from infected coun-
tries, from State 10 State, and prevent their
ingress." The National Board alone has the
power &c do this, and that power expires
next June. When the weather was fine the
Arkansan did not shingle bis roof; when the
devil got well he did not become a monk,
and now we have no epidemic, and our Ma
iional Board Of Health is approaching ex-
tinciioD, what will the American people and
the American Congress do?
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augurated governor ] received my salary at
stated periods upon the warrant of the comp
trolier and order Of the treasurer from the
Bank OF Tennessee. | received nv salary
IN Confederate Treasury notes from the time
they were put. in circulation up 10 the bal
ance due me on the last settlement, which
was made in March, 1865, though ] had a
right to have DEM nded coin in every in
stance.
In March, 1895, the comptroller issued his
warrant TO me for the balance due me on
account OF salary. CThe amount L do not
remember, but the records # the csmptrol-
ler's office will show, ss will also my receipt
to the treasurer, all Of which are, and have
been, public records for nearly eighteen
yesrs.) For this balance, l demanded and
received coin in payment.
1t being matter of public record, open TO
all who desired information on the subject,
and 1 having called attention in 1876 10 the
sworn abatement of Col. Torbett, the presi-
dent Of the bank, that about years salary
was paid to State and bank officers in coin,"
L hsd believed that the people of the State
were well informed on the subject. Respect
fully, IsHAM G. HARRIS.
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band.

NEw YoRK, December 25.-Mrs. Philip
Herold, of Paterson. N. j., is in the Passaie
county Jail, awaiting the action of the grand
jury on charge made by her husband TO
the effect that she put poison into food pre-
pared for him and his children by former
wife, and the boarders at the house. Herod.
who is liquor seller, married the woman in
November, 1881, and asserts that he diseov-
cred facts relating 10 her reputation in her
former home in Switzerland which led him
to seek a separation, but Mrs. Herold would
not consent, and insisted on staying with
him to make his life miserable. According
to his sworn statement his wife's malice cul-
minated few days ago in an attempt to
poison him and his children. They did not
eat the food 80 prepared, but three boarders
did and became Violently sick They all re-
covered, and the complaint was not made
until nesrly a week after the alleged at
tempt. Mrs Herold denies the charge.
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THE NrORE OF NATIONS.

When the palliative measures for Ireland
became law and an obstruction was placed
in the way OF landlord extortiou, it was ex-
pected that supplies from America in support
of Irish agitation would fall off, But Ire
land has no supporter of agitation greater
than Irish contributions from this continent.
Never does that great arouser of the people
that inciter TO desperation, that impeller to
despair, visit the Green Isle without inAict-
ing horrors and promoting crime and blood
ss1eRIesr aSiCStOrB
has his foot in Ireland now, and before the
winter ends, the usual and baleful effects of
his presence will add another dark page of
tears, and woe, and death, to the gloomy his.
tory Of the Niobe of nations. That great
sgitator is the hunger OF famine. Mr.. John
Morley, the able English writer, has been
travelling in ireland, and the nara.
tive coming from so competent an
observer, free from the heat cf
prejudice and the malice of hate, which is
published in the NineteersM Cents1y, will com.
pei belief, even from the unwilling. This
eminent authority intimales that trouble is
still in store, and Of a very serious kind.
When the crops were cut they were in fair
condition, but during the latter end of Sep
TENDER and during the whole of October, the
relentless rains fell from the frowning skies,
and injury irreparable was done to the crops
not gathered in. In parts of England aud
IN Scotland vast damage was done, but Ire
land is a country still more exposed to rain
than either of them. The result is that the
harsh winter comes down finding whole dis.
tricts in scarcity, and the sullen December
wind bears on its stormy course the wall of
women and children, and the hollow cry of
desPairing men, gaunt with suffering; the cry |
is for dread" The government offers emf.
grafton TO some English colony. 1t is hard |
TO leave loved ones, the scenes time has en-. |
deared, and sever all the keen and sacred |
feelings that knit the heart to /
native land, and the repulsive al |
tentative to hunger is received az an insult,
an advantage taken of the suffering in the
day Of their agony. As the despairing cry
oil the furnishing echoes from hill TO hill aud |
means ita sighings along the valleys, the
spirit of agitation is aroused, and the efforts
ment TO quiet Ireland go for nothing
Whatever we may think of Gladstone's land
laws, it becomes every month yet more evil
dent that the land question, as the Irish pso-
pie understand it, is not settled yet. So
restlessness and discomfort still show that the
cloud that threatens the future still i'm
ponds, gloomy and threatening, over Ireland
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MUsRoGEE, L. T., December "a com
psny of Chicote militia captured three of
Spichie's men at a negro cabin, ten miles
from Muskogee, Saturday morning and dis
armed them, One of the prisoners attempted
10 escape and was killed. 1t is reported that
Spiechec has crossed the Arkansas river with
some 200 men, and that lawless acts are
being committed by both parties. A small
band of Greek militia captured some whisky
at Eufauls, and, contrary to orders, got
drunk on il. Then they went 10 the house
of Jim Bean, where quarrel ensued, and
Bean shot and killed one of The Indians
The whole nation is saId to be overruu by
small bands. OF Greek militia.
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citizens, but owing 10 the vigorous action
taken by the government il is believed the
order will now collapse. The robbery that
place last September in the woods. The car
rier was stopped at the mouth of the revolver
and his bag riAed. After Price was SEN
fenced, Mitile, one Of his companions,
weakened and made confession, giving the
secrets of the Red Men away, the result Is
that the Judge ordered the srrest OF several
for false swearing. The judge spoke very
plainly 10 the Barbour county citizens who
we're present. Eleven OF the jury were at
fret in favor OF sending Price up for life
He has a wife and seven small children.
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A Lamb sInnghtered.

CINCrNNATi, o., December 25.-Jsines
Chumley, at $50 o'clock Sunday night shot
and killed Thomas Lsmb. Both were en-
ploves in w. H. Dunkmann's livery stable,
at John and Everett streets. Limb was very
drunk and Chumley slightly drunk. Mrs
Lamb was sitting in the Office, and they were
eating supper, which she had brought. They
disputed about the share of work each did,
aud got to fighting. Mrs. Lamb ran out jdst
az Chumley drew a pistol. He fired twice,
one ball entered the left arm and one pene-
trated the chest nesr the hesr. Chumley
ran, got doctor, returned and went to caring
for the dying man. He remained until be
expired and then surrendered TO the police.
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French government is extending the facilities
Of its water ways at a great expense. The
civilized world does not abandon inland
navigation because Of railways, but improves
it, for rivers aud canals prove 10 be not 90
much the rivals Of railroads az their useful
supplements. AIN view Of these facts,"
says our Eastern cotemporary, sit will De
good policy in this country not TO abandon
canals and navigable rivers without very
clear and ample reasons." The remark il
Just, and its full force applies to the improve
ment of the Mississippi river. The work,
aud its advantageous results, are national IN
their importance and in the benefits they
will confer. The great European countries
have learned BY experience the value of in
land navigation, but which Of them has s1ch
a splendid subject for their efforts as the
United States have in the grea. Mississippi?
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sinanu,as ~, EssIlAio, soon e.adle:Ses =, 9
Sa1 ne ironsal impurities.
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A Convict Killed.

ST. LOUIS, December 25.-George Dem Ia
at Jefferson City, quarreled Saturday after
noon about the possession Of table, and be-
fore the guards could prevent il, the latter
stabbed the former several times with a
shoe-knife and struck him with Ratchet,
inf citing mortal wounds. Both were des-
perate criminals, one being confined ninety
nine years for murder, the other twenty
three years for highway robbery.
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supposea Abortion and Suicide.

DAYTON, o., December pa woman
named Sadie Rhody died Saturday at St.
EGzabethis Hospital under such mysterious
and suspicious circumstances So TO call for
an inves LEGATION. On Monday she came to
the city and found employment at the Cen
trail Hotel as chambermaid. During Tues
day night she was taken with spasms, show
ing symptoms either of epilepsy or the
effects OF strychnine. She was sent TO the
hospital, where che died without having re-
gained consciousness after the-frst attack on
Tuesday night. All day Tuesday, prior 10
her sickness, she anxiously watched the
mail, saying she was expecting an important
letter, but none came for her. Saturday,
however, soon after her death, letter
came. II was opened by Justice Jeferys,
Nh,, owing to the illness of the coroner,
has charge of the case. The letter was
sddre ised to Miss Sadie Rhody, and
ST. ned George" 1t came from Wooding-
ton, Ds Ike county, o, and seemed TO be IN
answer t. her request for money. No money
wss lent, although 81 was promised soon
The m was recognized as having been
in Dayton during last May in company Wlib
George w. Turner and William Williams,
engaged il selling patent varnish. The
letter signed George Is in Turner's hand
wiring. Theories OF suicide and abortion
are current respecting the case, but until the
coronial investigation and possibly post
nloYtem examination nothing can be asserted.
She was aged about twenty-eight, was OF re-
.r~~.shta ryse .o.aoN, hut at tho hotel told
two or three contradictory stories regarding
herself
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Al communications should be addressed 10
GALA WAY d KEAITNG,
Memphis. Tennessee.