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THE TARIFF.
THE REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S, IN CAUCUS, DE-
TERHIsE TO Put THE BILL THROUGH.


THE REPUBLICAN SENATORS, IN CAUCUS, DE-
TERhIsE TO PUT THE BILL THROUGH.
WASHINGTON, February Late yester-
tors WAS held for the purpose of consulting
as to the course 10 be pursued by the Repub-
licsns relative to the pending tariff bills.
The time selected for the conference was
especially favorable to secresy. The last
hour OF the session being devoted 10 eulogies,
but few senators were in their seats at the
hour of adjournment, while the press gallery
was empty, and no one aside from those who
participated seemed to have been aware that
the caucus was held till some hsRrs subse-
quent- The subject Of. tariff legiS alton was
fully discussed in the Eight of recent intima-
tions from the House that no tariff bill can
pass that BODY at this session, and the opinion
prevailed that the Senate should not be in
fiuenced to deviate from its present line Of
policy through any apprehension that
work. 1t was resolved to con-
tinue consideration of the bill dur
ing the remainder of the week, and to
make a vigorous effort TO secure its compile
ton. The fact that substantial progress
has been made during the past week, and
that conciliatory temper had replaced the
first fervor of opposition with which the at
tempt of the Republicans to hold the Senate
to daily sessions and extra labors was met,
were cited as substantial reasons for pursuing
the same policy, but opinion was expressed
as to the necessity for tariff legislation, and
for definite action TO quiet agitation and re-
assure the business interests OF the country.
The Republicans would be held responsible
for originating the pending tariff discussion,
and it was their duty TO continue TO press
the bill 50 long as any possible chance for
its passage remained. The unanimous senti-
ment was that the Senate should not aban-
don the bill ON account of any doubt that
might be felt as to what the House might do
with it. The feeling was very hopeful for
the early passage of the bill, some senators
being of the opinion that by sitting late
each evening the bill can be completed by
Saturday night.
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TELEGRAPHIC EPITOME.

Boston, February THE House, by so to
107, voted not to make election day legal
holiday.
New York, February THE American
Agricultural Association resolved to hold a
national fair.
Harrisburg, February THE name of L.
Davis Page, to be comptroller of Philadel-
phia, was sent to the Senate to-day, and after
some discussion confirmed.
Annapolis, February THE seven naval
cadents in solitary confinement one week fer
writing insubordiuate letters have been re.
leased, their sentence having expired.
New York, February THE steamer
Catalonia in leaving Berth to-day drifted
against pier of the National Line and mad
hole stove in her side. She sails to NOR
row.
Little Rock, February 7.-Tbe principal
chief of the Usage Indians, Joseph Pawnee
Nopawshe, is dead, aged forty.eight. He
had ruled the Osages for more than thirty
years.
Easton, Pa, February IA stationary
boiler of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
psny, at Lost Greek, exploded. Barney
Hellenthal was killed and the building de-
molished.
Boston, February THE receiver of the
Pacific Bank will bring suit for SS7, 900
against Gilman Collamore, trustee of the
Boston Water Power Company, to recover
upon unsecured notes.
Trenton, N. J., February THE House
has passed a bill prohibiting the employ
ment in factories and workshops of children
under twelve years and children under four
teen without two years schooling.
New Brunswick, n. ]. February THE
fast passenger west-bound train dashed into
the rear of freight here, derailing four
carr, demolishing the engine and seriously
injuring the fireman. No lives lost.
New York, February THE Union
League Club celebrated last night its twen-
tieth anniversary with q banquet, followed
by poem by Stoddard, an Grafton by VIM.
NJ. Evarts, and addresses BY John Jay and
others.
Providence, r. l., February THE estate
of the Rev. DIR. Mercer, OF Newport, soon
after his death estimated at SOC, O00, was
found to amount to over 100000. 1t has
been taxed for $4,000. There is great sur
prise at the revelation.
New York, February THE United States
Circuit Court granted judgment for S4S4S
against the government for excessive duties
| on steel blooms. This was test case, and
the government will be required to repay a
large amount of money!
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ASENr the persisteccy OF Saint Morse in
producing the obnoxious Passion Play, New
York Music and The Drama asks what the
people of this country would say ito the
fashion in which Goethe's Faust in produced
at Vienna. The court of Vienna is ostenta-
tiously religious, and plays Introducing
bishops monks in their official robes
are strictly prohibited. Yet in the Faust
at the Berg Theater the whole of
Goethe's immoral work is given; the
dedication, the prologue on the stage, the
prologue in heaven and the two parts Of the
drama proper. Tie prologue in heaven is
based on the first chapter of JOB, and God
the old ene,' as the hooking 'Mephistoph.
eles' calls him-is one OF the interlocutors,
and ought to be seen. Baron Hoffmann, the
official supervisor of theaters in Vienna, has
consented to letthe Father speak his lines, on
the condition that He IS not visible. He will
speak from amidst the clouds. The most
laundering actor Of the theater has
been assigned the part, and is further equip
ped with speaking-trumpet, which will
multiply twsnty-fold the voice of the hidden
Deity. 1t thus appears that the official
robes of priest are more sacred in the eyes
Of the official censor than the Being who is
worshipsd by thousand millions of hui
man beings, and whose holy name the Jews
for ages refused TO. pronounce. The jewel
consistency is evidently not one OF the crown
diamonds of Austria.
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The London Tablet, the organ OF the Ro-
man Catholics of Great Britain, is jubilsnt
over some recently published religious sta
tistics. The Catholics of England and Scot
land, it seems, have increased at between
twice and three times the ratio of increase
In the population. In the year 1910 the
Catholics of Great Britain numbered $780,
500. the clergy 624, and their churches 522.
In 1880 the first OF these totals had risen to
1888, 900, the second TO 1882, and the third
to 1861. Thus while the inhabitants of
Great Britain have increased in number by
sixty per cent, the Catholics have increased
by 15S per cent within the period under con-
alteration. "At present." says the Tablet,
1--WE constitute five per cent. of the popula-
tion of Great Bciiaiu, and should have
twenty members of the House of Com
mons, whereas there is actually but one-the
member for Berwick"
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THE HERMITAGE.
SOME PERTINENT QUESTIONS ABOUT IT To
PUT BY THE LEGISLATURE

sum QUESIlONS AbUUT BE
PUT BY THE LEGISLATURE.
KNOXVILLE, February THE Chronicle
noticing the fact that Commissioner Hawk
ins suggests that the Hermitage be converted
into State agricultural farm, says: This
is valuable suggestion; one we hope will
be acted on. Add in this connection we
suggest that our Legislature appoint spe-
cial committee to learn and report:
First-Who ia now in possession OF the
Hermitage; how long they have been in pos.
session; and the nature of their contract.
Second-Who pays the State and county
taxes on said farm, and what rent is paid to
Tennessee, if any.
Third-Whetber the farm is we'll tended
and the general condition of its buildings
and other Improvements.
There is widespread belief in Tennes-
nessee-frst, that the occupants of said farm
pay no rent; second, that the farm is very
dilapidated; third, that the State gets no
benefit from it; fourth, that the parties OIL
their privies who sold it to the State got the
purchase money (Which was twice its WORTH
and have had the free use of the farm evel
since; and fifth, thst there are facts connect.
ed with the occupation and use of the farm
that, if fully brought out, would make oul
people open their eyes in astonishment.
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GRANT AND BLAINE.
What They Think of Arthur's Admin.
istration and Why They Are Now
Friends.
The Labor Question: Trivial Accident
Causes Alarming Runors as to the
Presidents Safety.

WAsHINGTos, February THE examine
ton OF Robert d. Layton was continued be-
fore the Senate Committee on Education
and Labor on the different kinds of work in
iron mills and the wages paid for each.
Hessid the iron.workers were paid better than
coal miners. The latter were compelled BY
the employer or operator, on penalty of dis
charge, to deal altogether at "pluck-me"
stores, owned by the employer, and to pay
for everything more than they would be
Obliged to pay elsewhere. They had also to
buy all their toels, lamps, powder, ETC., out
OF their wages, which averaged not more
than $3.50 q year. At the Last session
of the Pennsylvania Legislature q law
was passed prohibiting "pluck-me" stores,
but some legal lights of that State had
made holes in it, and it was really
imperative. He said the cooperation plaa
of order was the Rochdale system of En-
gland. A certain per cent. Of the profits was
divided each quarter among the patrons of
the store, not stockholders. The most sue
cessful store Of this kind was at Shawnee, o.
The Knights Of Labo. would like to zee q
law passed prohibiting gambling by specu.
lating in the necessaries of life, particularly
in breadstuffs; also the national eight-hour
law applied to all workmen not in the gov.
eminent employ.
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THE POLK REWARD.
A QUESTION RAISED Az TO WHO IS REALI
ENTITLED TO THE MONEY.

A QUESTION RAISED As TO WHO IS REALLY
ENTITLED TO THE MONEY.
NASHVILLE, February THE World this
morning publishes the following in regard
TO the reward offered for the arrest of Polk
Nothing has been said in the papers during
the past few days in reference to the pay
ment of the reward for the capture of Polk,
and as conductor Morrill, and Marshal Cos.
ling have disappeared from view, the public
may think that they have received the Sl0,-
900 and are now living on the interest. II
go, the public are mistaken. The bill was
not finally passed when the recess came, and
the renowned captors returned to their dis
taut home in the Lone Star State. Price and
Cameron, who were so anxious to come to
Nashville to claim the reward, no sooner
heard that they were returning to Texas
than they took up their feathery touches and
departed across the Rio Grande. All now
looked like smooth sailing for Morrill, and
Costing. Yesterday, however, there was a
rumor on the streets that Detectives Porter
and Pryde and Policeman Fields had laid
claim 10 the reward. The writer hunted for
these parties, and at length found Detective
Porter and tried to interview him, but with
out success. He learned, however, that he
hsd been in Texas for the past week, and
mad Just returned, but what the object of his
fisll was the WRITER ola not learn.
Gov. Bate was met a few minutes after
ward and asked If any notice had been given
him that the payment of the reward would
be contested by these officers, and replied in
the negative.
DR.. Porter, chairman Of the committee
through whose fundamentally Polk was
captured, was visited, and said he had heard
nothing of such a contest. These officers
bad handed in their bills soon after Polk
was turned over TO the officers here. Por-
ter's and Fields's were for $500 each, and
Pryde's for 500. He thought the rumor
rose out of the expression of the opinion by
some that Costing should pay these officers
their bills out of the reward.
Another party was seen, who said he had
heard the following grounds for the claim
ing Of the reward by these three officers:
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THE American consul at jerusalem noti.
fes the State Department that new houses
have and are being built in that city,
the population is increasing, add rents are
rising. The Immigrants are mostly Russian
and Roumanian Jews, unacqusinted as yet,
according to the consul, with the proper use
of the pocket-haudkerchief. Evidently a
backward race" Gays the New York World,
shut as the consul forgets TO give his own
views as 10 the proper use of the article
named, the degree of backwardness is by no
means clear. In New Y srk, for instance,
tbs pocket-handkerchief is used almost ex-
clusively for firtstioD, and this is its true
and normal use. In Philadelphia, Glovers-
vile, Boston aud other rustic communities,
the handkerchief is utilized for the convey
ance of apples, oranges and cakes in the
streets and public vehicles. In Vermont, a
region of peculiar mental darkness, the
handkerchief is used indiferently for tying
up the head or for blowing the nose; and
the argument by analogy would lead us to
the conclusion that the new settlers in Jeru-
salem are addicted to one, perhaps to both,
af thaaa yrrnficaaD
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THE New York Herald takes the utter fail.
urs of Serge Panine a DaIy's Theater to
mean that Partisan success does not fore
shadow an American triumph; that an alb
solute change In the jurors, as occurs in ap.
different public, is as likely as not TO result
in complete upset of the original judgment.
But Serge Pdnins means more; its failure and
immediate withdrawal from Dsly's Thester
have demonstrated that there is a msnsger
in New York who has the moral courage, the
good sense and the honesty 10 confess,
promptly and frankly, that he has scored a
failura
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ACCORDING to the Chicago RailrGy Ags
there we're 100 miles of railroad buiItiB this
State last year, iorty.six of it on the Chesa-
peake, Ohio and Southwestern between Cow
ington and Newbern. The eleven States
south of the Ohio and east of the Missis.
sippi, including Louisiana, which lies on
both eides of that river, added about 1900
miles to their railway mileage during the
year, fact which the Age thinks indicates
the rapid and healthy development of the
southern portion oft the republic now going on.
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The Philadelphia papers say there was
great rush at the mint in that city last week
Tor the new fve-eent pieces. Over 100000
were put into circulation that day. For Eve
hours constant stream Of purchasers we're
at the distributing desk, and the supply was
exhausted long before the closing hour. The
new coin will be struck off at the rate OF
5000 worth per day. They are put up in
S. and $50 packages.
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THE STATE DEBT.

MEETING OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COM.
MIrTEE AT THE MAXWELL HOUSE.
Special to the Appeal
NASHVILLE, February THE join! State
Debt Committee held meeting at the Max
well House tonight, and organized by elect
ing Representative Ivie, of Bedford county,
chairman, and Senator Atkins, of Dyer
county, secretary. The committee had a
long consultation, and most of the bills al.
ready introduced TO settle the State debt
were read. Therewss no definite conclusion
arrived at
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THE APPEAL fund for the benefit of Mrs.
Winberg has reached the sum Of S196 40, all
of which has been handed to the beneficiary.
We trust The good people of Memphis will
not stop their contributions at this small
amount. More money is needed 10 enable
Mrs. Winberg TO bridge the winter and until
she can get something to do, and the APPEAL
asks and urges additional subscriptions for
her benefit and that of her children.
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Obyee owens Case.

ST.. LOUIS, February THE case of Obyee
Owen, defaulting teller of the Third National
Bank, of this city, charged with embez-
cling over 100000 last spring, and who has
been in Jail ever since, was called in the
United States Court this morning. 1t was
then stated that there would no trial.
Owens counsel says that Owen plead guilty.
He will be arraigned tomorrow, make .
short statement and sentence probably will
be psseed on him.
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Dael Between Cowboys.

tuIia, south of this city, Monday, Charlie
Bragg and Green Mccullough, cowboys,
fought. Mccullough was shot through the
hand, and stray bullet from Bragg's pistol
killed Justice named Williams, who was
writing in his Office at the time. Both par
ties we're arrested. The affair grew out OF a
dispute over the sheriff's election in Lasalle
csunty, held Saturdao, when Charlie McKin.
ney, captain of State troops, defeated
William Tompkins, who is said to befriend
q band OF desperadoes to which Mccullough
belonged
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Greatly Moderated.

FoKT WORT, TEX, February THE
snow-storm has absted, and the weather
greatly moderated, although still unusually
cold. Reports from the ranches are that
cattle have wandered in every direction and
the mortality among sheep is the largest
ever known from weather in this section.
The Stock Journal, of this city, has accounts
from all stock and sheep regions, and reports
an high as twenty per cent. loss to focks, and
in some cases as high as iftv per cent. The
thermometerranged from 800 to 50 below zero.
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In 1875 the total minerals raised in the
Scottish coal fields amounted 10 21,77S,4
tons, consisting of coal, ironstone, limestons
and oil shsle. 1t is this mineral wealth that
has made the west Of Scotland OF such COM
mercial Importance, and it formed the basis
OF the great iron ship-building interests Of
The CIuJ.
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sheep, perhaps two per cent. In Bitter
Creek valley the loss Of sheep Is heavier. A
high wind ia blowing from the West to-day,
which will soon clear the ranges of NOW.
Cattle wandered badly during the storm last
week, and ranchmen have as yet no means of
ascertaining positively the amount Of dam
age done to their herds. Not meeting with
any dead stock upon the ranges they are
feeling safe.
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GRANT AND BLAINE.
HOW THE LION AND THE LAME CAME TO
LIE DOWN TOGETHER.

WASHINGTON, February 7.--Grant and
Blaine, it is said, have become friends, and
hereafter will live and labor for common
purposes. They have for some time stood on
common ground 30 far as Arthur's admins.
tration is concerned, neither holding it in
high estimation. Blaine, it is true, has re-
ceived whatever he asked, Arthur being
more than willing 10 confer favors on the
exeecretary, whe has not been backward in
asking-not directly, but in roundabout
way-whsreby he has secured for friends and
supporters good share of the most valuable
places in the gift of the administration. The
difference between Grant and Blaine is, that
the former, feeling that he was entitled by
right to anything he asked for, when once
refused ceased TO ask anything; bat Blaine,
knowing that he was entitled to nothing,
audaciously asked for a good deal, and
generally got what he wanted. What
Blaine succeeded in getting only increased
his opinion of the administration, which was
90 nearly that of Grants that they have for
q considerable time had nothing to quarrel
about so far as it was concerned. The great
Mexican lobby, which has a congregation
here, is understood to have the benefit Of
Blaine's peculiar qualifications. He and
Grant together are spoken of as "strong
team" Blaine being the one nearest to the
administration and welding the greatest in
fuence, to say nothing of the advantage he
has through On andler
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THE rRrs1,ENr's RECEPTION.

The President gave a reception last night
to the Diplomatic Corps and officers Of the
army and navy. He was assisted BY Mrs.
Frelinghuysen, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Teller,
Mrs. McElroy, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Hill, Mrs
Cameron and the members of his Cabi-
net Marshal McMichael and Col. Rock
we'll made the presentations. The attendance
was very large, notwithstanding the disagree
able weather.
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Tho AsbIana pr,.cn..s

GRAYsos, KY, February 7.-To-day the
prisoners, Craft and Neal, were removed
from Lexington here for trial, under the
protection OF State guards, numbering 400,
from Louisville, Frankfort, Midway, Lex.
ingtoD, Marysville, Winchester and Mt.
Sterling. Horses fer the artillery and
mounted infantry were sent across the
country. The troops arrived on the train.
The prisoners and part of the soldiers are
quartered at the Jail. No others were in
the train of nine cars.
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Murdered by Miners

CITY OF MEXICO, February John G.
Buchan Hepburn, son of Sir Thos. Buchan
Hepburn, English bzronet, was murdered by
miners Sunday in Pinos Altos, Chihuahua.
Five of the murderers were tried and shot
Mondzv
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, February THE
main building Of Hamlin University, stu
ated midway between this city and St. Paul,
erected ia 1875 at a cost OF $4,000, and
owned by the Methodist Episcopal Church
Society of the State, burned this morning.
The school of 120 pupils was in session at
the time, but all escaped. The library was
saved, but the other school furniture was de-
stroyed. Loss, $4,000; insurance, s25, 900.
The cause OF the fire is supposed to have
been defective fue. Extra room in the
ladies' hall will be utilized. and the school
will be interrupted but two or three DAYS,
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The susquehsnna Rising.

PoRT DEPOSIT, MD, February THE ice
gorge in the Susquehsnna extends two miles.
The Ice below the gorge is firm for three
miles. All day people in exposed places
hsve been removing their valuables,
The lumber dealers have put out
booms around their yards and ware.
houses. The men hoisted stocks of
grain, fertilizers, etc.. into upper stories.
River rising all day at many points, and
vast quantities of mush passing down. At
several points gorges formed, causing rapid
rises, but most of the gorges are worn away.
The railroad companies remove their
rolling-stock every night. During the day
trains run as usual.
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ifeen per cent. II was adopted-sI to

ffeen per cent. 1t was adopted-3I to Is.
Senator Vance then moved to strike out
the paragraph, go rs to let books, pamphlets,
and other printed matter go upon The free
list. The motion was agreed to-4 to %.
The motion to put pulp, for making paper,
on the free List was lost-yeas, %; nays, "a.
The sundries schedule was next taken up,
and considered up to the hour Of adjourn
ment.
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PeuusvIyautn Lexinlature.

Harrisburg, February THE bill max
ing the State assume the damages by rebel
raids in the border counties was reported
unfavorably. A bill was reported favora-
bly, 10 limit the days work of street-car
conductors and drivers to twelve hours.
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OBITUARY..
Ex-Gov. Davis, Of Texas.

Special 70 the Appeal
SAN ANTONIO, February IA special
from Austin states that Edmund J. Davis,
ex-governor of the State of Texas, and leader
OF the Republican party, died this morning
from typhoid pneumonia. The Legislature
will adjourn in respect TO his memory to.
morrow
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ESTABLISHED 1910.

MORSE says he will produce the Passion
P4ay in New York next Saturday, and the
Herald says that whether the play will be
produced as threatened, where the police will
be when it ia begun aud where Mr.. Morse
will land after it is over are questions which
can only be answered on Saturday.