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Naval Academy Board of visitors,

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The following board
of visitors to the Naval Academy was ap-
pointed by the President to-day: Hon. Ell
bridge 6. Lapham, of New York; Hon. John
son N. Camden. of West Virginia; Hon. Al
fred c. Horner, of Pennsylvania; Hon. Thos
Updegraff, Of Iowa; Hon. Roger @. Mills. of
Texas; Rear-admral John c. Howell, Major
general Irwin Mcdowell Edward V. Kings,
ley, of West Point. N. Y.;Rev John W. Dins-
more, of Bloomington, ILL.,; General Arson
g. McCook, of New York; Prof George In
man Richie, of Philadelphia; DR.. Samuel
Abbott Green, of Boston.
Secretary Chandler has written letter to
General Mcdowell requesting the latter to
visit the academy in connection with Rear
admiral Howell and Edward V. Kingsley
between the goth OF May and the meeting of
the board OF visitors, on June l. for the pur-
pose OF informally inquiring, first, whether
the standard OF scholarship adopted is too
high, and, second, whether the discipline
during the past year has been too severe.
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STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Suicide of the Mayor of Vincennes by
Shooting.

disappointment at His Defeat for Re-Elec-
ton Said to BE the Cause-Farmer's
Wife Burned to Death.
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A Lady Burned to Death.
c,al to the Indianapolis journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
CRAwFoRDsvlLLE, May 2.-While assisting
in burning corrssta1ks, yesterday afternoon,
the clothing of Mrs. Enoch symmes took
fire. and before help arrived she was fatally
burned. She died last night in terrible
agony. Mr.. Symmes is well-known farmer
living about four miles north OF this place.
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Government Employees Are Freemen.

Secretary Folger to-day denied that his
attention had been called to the reported
anti-British utterances Of the welI-known
j. 0'Mesgher Condor, now an employe in
the Treasury Department. Mr. Folger char
ueterized the report that the British minister
i.ad made a complaint on this subject as alb
sard. Mr.. Condor" said he, has perfect
right TO freedom of speech, the same az any
other citizen, and the fact that he is a govern
inent emplove does not make it necessary
That he should be interfered with in this re-
Rpcct"
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Insane Asylum Commission at Richmond
sneeIal to the Indianapolls JOURNAL

RICHMOND, May 1.-The Insane Asylum
commissioners will make tour Of inspe.r-
ton about the city tomorrow The people
Of this city feel confident that they will be
able to convince the commission that Rich
mond is entitled to one of the asylums All
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Boy Put of Train at Full Speed an
Fatally Hurt.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE May 1.-The section men on
the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago rail-
road, at o'clock this morning, found, at
Wea bridge, two miles south of here young
boy Joseph Weigh, of Mitchell, Ind, who
was put off freight train at 8 o'clock the
night before by brakeman, while it was
running at full speed. The boy is an orphan,
and was stealing ride. He was ordered off,
and asking to wait until the train stopped,
was kicked off, and fell under the wheels
and had his right leg cut off and his body
badly bruised On being found, this morn
ing, he was brought here, taken to st. Eliza
beth Hospital, and died at II o'clock this
forenoon. The coroner is making an effort
to learn who the brakeman was who put the
boy of, and will prosecute him.
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a CORPORAL out at Fort Rnssell.
Stiifened his neck IN n tussle;
He almost died, then
It. Jhcob's tried, when
The pain had.tV "get up aud hussle"
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The johnson Trial at Muncie.


UNION CITY, May 2.-Tne trial of John
Johnson, charged with shooting Benjamin
Harris a few weeks ago was begun before
Judge Monks to-day. The affair was most
unfortunate one. johnson had for some
time suspected the existence of too intimate
relations between his wife and Harris,
but whether his suspicious were
correct is as yet unknown.
Mrs. johnson has always borne an irreproach-
able character The shooting took place on
the oath of March. johnson met Harris and
drew pistol, when Harris sought safety in
fight. johnson fred four Shots three of
which took effect For time it was thought
Harris would die, but ne is now rapidly re-
covering. johnson was admitted to bail in
the sum of $1,000 The defense admit the
shooting, and plead insanity. DR.. o. Everts,
formerly superintendent of the State Insane
Asylum, is among the witnesses summoned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
THE CREEK WAR.
Gen. Porter's Forces Disbanded-spiOehe
10 Surreudcr 10 Usiled States Troops.

MUFcoeEE, 1. T., March 27-Geu. Porter
has dlsbauded his forces. They have gone
home with the exception of few scouts,
leaving the United States troops 10 capture
Sp!oche and his men. At lat accounts they
had not yet reached his camp, fifteen miles
west of the S &c and Fox agency. No doubt
he will surrender 10 them without resistance,
az he would have done TO the Creeks had he
not been afraid he would have gone the way
Of Sleeping Rabbit, killed while trying to
escape lsst Wednesday. A detachment OF
Tnorp's army discovered Spioche scouts and
gave chase, capturing one. They questioned
him as to Spiocht's Whereabouts and forces,
but as he wsu'd tell nothing they took him
out and ehot him dead. There are rumors
here of more killing on the same plan, but
nothing suthentic. News reached here to-
night of another killing near E1faula. Last
week ABOUT twenty Chicote men left tn at
place and they discovered Spioche M an
named Eclolly large, and without more
a-doo riddied bin with bullets,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28

TIE bill to provide for the pay msnt at
their face value, principal and interest, Of
the State bonds held by the Peabody Ius,i.
tute OF Baltimore, was defeated in the House
yesterday. Considering that Tennessee has
pro6ted to the extent of nearly million Of
dollars from the Peabody E iucltional Fund
this does not re- ct credit upol the
State. The Gaze was a peculiar oue-ons
the legislature c1uld not we'll ignors, and
should not have treated in this way. The
bill, had it passed as it should, would not
have made a diff .rencs Of over 500, GOO
to the taxpayers, and II would have saved
us from The reproach OF ingrati' ude. Every
consideration Of self-respect dtmaDded that
these Peabody bonds, part Of the great
fortune left by the immortal philantbropist
for bsnehcent purposes, should be held
sacred by the people OF the State, who
pro6led in nearly tea times the amount from
that fund. Tenn. s4re /. not 80 poor as that
she can afford 10 Be p;llori d before an indig-
nsnt public as rec iviag the gifts OF Peabody
while refusing to pay the bonds that form
part of the funds be left for educational
purposes. But there she stands TO day.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
BONDED WHISKY.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF THE CANADIAN
REGULATIONS GOVERNING ITS IMPoRTA-
TON.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-The acting Sec
Rotary of the Treasury has addressed letter
TO the Secretary of State on the subject Of
the proposed modification of the Canadian
regulations in regard TO the importation Of
bonded whisky from the United States. He
says that the commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. and himself are agreed that inasmuch IS
the right Of expectation into Canada with
out the payment of the tax was one guaran-
teed BY law, and not subject TO the discretion
of the Treasury Department; that depart
ment would have no objections to such modi-
6cations of The Canadian regulations as
would permit the importation into their
Dominion of whisky in packages Of twenty
gallons and upward. The Secretary of State
is requested to communicate these views 10
the Canadian government.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28

TIE railroad monopolists have triumphed
in the Senate. The caucus Railroad Com
mission bill, to which every Democrat in the
Legislature was pledged, was defeated yes
terday, and the Z imundson bill adopted in
lieu OF it. This kills all railroad legislation
this session. The House will not recede from
iis vote on the CAUCUS bill and the Senate
will hardly, in view Of its vote of twenty-five
against and sleven for, take up the caucus
bill again. The reasons for this change Of
front would be "mighty interesting reading"
.s Greeley would say, for an inquiring pub
lie. What the srsu ments were that were
brought to bear 10 change senators from
their caucus vote 10 that which they gave
" tei day will be anxiously asked for at
the ext State election, when the
ps,ple will demand 10 know why
they have been left for two years lorg-r
at the mercy Of TIE most exacting and grind
ing monopolies Of modsri times, when they
stipulated ia their platform last June that
thew must have relief in that direction, and
without delay. They will want to know
why they are thus treated, when they vent
10 the polls and elected this very Legislature
especially TO effect the pAssage oil Railroad
Commission AS we'll as a State-debt settle.
ment act. II anything was determined by the
Democratic msjority Of last November. it
was that Railroad Commission act should
he passed, that Tennessee, like Georgia.
mi,ht b. lifted above the power Of siroads
% do Is they please with the COM
merce and products OF the State. The
s.nate by this vote has turned its back upon
the June platform and the pledges upon
which members were elecle5, and il has de-
MED 10 the people Of the State one OF
the most hoped-ior results oil the
m.jorily that signalizsd the Demo-
GRATIS victory Of November. From one
end CT the Stale to the other an
indignant protest will go up against this OBJ
struetiye vote of the Senate, BY which the
5ilI IS carefully drawn. and which had
nssssd the House after several earnest de-
bales. he's been killed just on the eve Of adj
tournament. "Sombody bias bIundered," and
the people will hold them 70 strict &C.
couutability Tor the blu nder.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28

DIR. THORNTON, president Of the City
Board OF Health, in his report delivered to
tho Ps1Iug DIstriCt Council the early part
of this month, stated as the result of his care.
full obssrv alton, shat the decline in the
"destbs from malarial and miasmatic levers
cover that of 1880 and 1881 1 attribute in a
"great measure TO getting rid of the decsytd
"Nicolson pavement. What remains Of il
'cau but regard as an exciting cause for the
Continuance of these fevers. The two or
'tmore miles of this decayed and rofting
pavement on Second, Poplar, Union,
land Beale streets should be removed
"ss speedily az possible and placed
"by some character of stone pavement,
(which, while it may be more expensive AMI
"more noisy when vehicles 90 over it, is les,
absorbent and less liable to give off miasms
switch are deleterious to the public health"
In the face of this statement, and OF the
well-determined public sentiment opposed 10
wood pavement Of any kind, the Council, al
its last meeting, adopted the following:
ResoEped That when the property. owners Oh
Union street, between Bayou GayOso and the cross,
ing OF the Memphis and Charleston railroad track
subscribe $1,000 to be paid 10 the president as the
work progresses, the Taxing District will pave
Union street between the points named, as follows
Between Bayou Gayoso and Wellington street
with cedar blocks (wycoff PLAN. and between
Welliogton and the Memphis ana Charleston rail
road with Tishomingo gravel the cutters to be laid
with rubble stone four feet wide.
II there is any one thing better settled
than another, it is that wood pavement il
unhealthy, and il does seer, 10 us a il the
Council, in adopting this resolution, was de-
termined that Memphis should continue tc
be loaded with hszard to health and life
aud the peoples taxes be wasted in exper-
iments the like of which we have already
naiI IaarIv for
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
JEANETTE SURVIVORS.
Arrival OF Ensign Hunt and Party at
New York.

NEW York, March 27.-Eusigu H J
Hunt, Of the Rogers, and Sesmen J. 81.
Bartlett, II. w. Leach, +. E. Mansen and
John Lauterbach, members of the crew OF
the Jeanette, arrived to-day on board the
steamer Westphalia. The party left Bolun,
at the mouth of the Lena, on the 25th of DC.
tober last. The FIRST stage of their journey
was to Verkhorsnsk, and occupied ten days.
1t took ten days more 10 reach Yakoutsk,
nine days to reach Viten, and two days TO
reach Kiriusk. There one of the party,
Aniguin, the Indian hunter, who was suffer.
ing from smallpox, became so i'll that it was
impossible for him to proceed further, and
Ensign Hunt sent forward to Irkutsk, dis
tsnt four days., Seamen Leach and Lauter.
bach, with Thornum, the interpreter, re.
naming at Kiriusk himself with Auiguin
and others until the Indian finally died,
January 9th. The party was again re-
united at Klriusk, and proceeded together 10
lrkutsk. Thence they continued their jour
ney TO Orenburg, on the borders OF Russia, a
distance ct twenty four days. All this part
OF their long journey had been made in
sleds over the snow steppes of Siberia, travel
ing night and night and day. At Oren-
burg they exchanged their sleds for steam
cars and travelled by railroad to st. Peters
burg, where they remained for one week,
ana then proceeded olrect 10 Hamburg,
where, on the 14th instant, they went on
board the Westphalia. On the arrival of
The steamer at its pier, Ensign Hunt and the
seamen of the Jeanette were welcomed by
Lieut.. Melville and Engineer Jaques, who
had come over from the Brooklyn Navy
Yard in tug. They spent some time to-
gether In one Of the cabins of the vessel and
then accompanied the lieutenant and en-
gineer 10 the navy-yard. The parry will
probably 60 to Washington, where the four
surviving sean,en will testify before the
Jeanette Inquiry Committee. They say
they do not yet know what testimony has
been given by other witnesses, nor what they
can add TO what has already been told, as
they know nothing beyond what is also
known to those who have been already ex-
amined. Ensign Hunt and the members
OF his party are in excellent health and the
seamen show no trace of the trials they en-
dured. They are naturally much pleased
at their return TO this country, and look for
ward with eagerness 10 the pleasure of again
meeting friends from whom they have been
so long separated. Arriving at the navy
yard, the party called upon Commander
Upshur, and at his invitation lunched with
him at his residence. The party all look as
if they enjoyed the best OF health.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28

A PIcTUREsQ UE tale is told by the Sheffield
Daily Telegraph of Mr.. Biggsr, the Home Rule
member Of Parliament, who has just been
compelled TO pay $1,000 for the privilege of
not marrying Miss Fanny Hylaud. When
he was standing for Csvsn 10 1874 he was 3
member OF the Presbyterian church, but
wishing to win the support Of a Roman
Catholic bishop on the subject of denomina-
tioual education, he begged friend to ac-
quaint the prelate with the fact that he had
both OF his children at Catholic schools.
why" remarked his friend, 81 thought you
were not msrriedp "No more sm, replied
Mr.. Biggar, "and to show you am no bigst,
both Of their mothers are Catholics"
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ESTABLISHED 1910.
INDICATIONS.
For Tsnsssses and The Ohio sailey, fair, north
Ey vinds, becoming variable, stationary or
Higher temperature and pressure

ACCORDING 10 the census returns the ag-
gregats value of all orchard products in the
United States in ] $50 was $50, S76, 154, against
$47, 3S5,lS9 in 1870. The increase in the
South has been especially marked, and in
four States has been enormous. Thus the
value Of products in Alsbamx was s37, $50
in 1870; in 1880 it was 1867, 263. 10 Florida
it was $50. 639 in 1870 and 1855, 295 il 1880.
The value rose 10 Mississippi from S. ,01S in
1870 to 1875. 145 in 1880, and in Texas from
s69, l72 to SS76,s44.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28

Miss EMILY FAITHFUL, when asked re.
Gently BY New York Tribune reporter VIII al
she thought OF the Rev. DR.. Dix and his
opinion of women, "sizes his pile" in these
few words: "He seems to level his guns at
all women-ihose who have some education
and want more, and those who have none
and mt want an. BE like a problem
was given when a child, which resulted
thusly: Those who ask can't have, and
those who don's ask don't want He would
not give any woman a chance 10 rise in the
zorid
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
CAPITAL BRIEFS.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-EI-Presidept
Di,z, of Mexico, was formally presented to
the President to-day by the Secretary of
State. He was accompanied by several
members Of his suite, Minister Romero and
Gen. Foster.
The Jeanette Court Of Inquiry will recon-
vens at the Navy D pntnsut on Friday, the
S0th instant.
Acting upon the advice of his friend,
Collector Haines, OF Brownsville, Tex, has
informed the acting Secretary of the Treas
ury that he must decline to resign SIS re-
q tested.
In answer TO the assertion that Judge
T6om.n. OF the Civil Service Commission,
owns the Youngstown l0) HsndieatOs, and
is responsible for recent editorial in that
journal severely condemniDg the action
of the convention Of laborIng men held
at Arbiter Fl ali, Cincinnati, on the Sth in
slant, and stigmat zing them as communists
because they refused to indorse the civil SER
vice law, Judge Thoman makes . state
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
WASHINGTON.
Payment Of Bonds Under the 126th
Call to Commence Wednesday,
April 4th.
The Rules Admitting Canadian Whisky
Circular as to the Proposed Reduc.
ton Of the Tobacco Tax.

WAsHNGToN, March 27.-Notice is given
that on "wednesday, April 4, 1888, and on
each Of the following Wednesdays the United
States bonds embraced in the 10th call will
be redeemed at the Treasury Department in
Washington, to the amount OF S5,000,000.
with interest to dale, pay ment of bonds pre-
redemption, will be paid on the order of
their presentation, and if in excess of IS ,000,-
600 be presented on either day, tuch excess
will be the first on next redemption day.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
MAGNOLIA Jockey Club Races

MOBILE, Msrch 27.-Msgnolia Jockey
Ciub races:
First RGee-Ooe mile. Won Moltke won;
Beslhszzar, second, Buckmaster, third. Tine
-1:543.
Stesnd Race.-One mile and ene.eishtb.
Orange Blossom Won; Fisherman, second.
Time-2:04
Third RGce.-01e mile snd oae.quarter.
Boulevard wen; Efas T, second, Aleck
Ameut third
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28
A SPELLING.BEE
Al the wOmen's Christian sse citation
Diuing-Ha1l Last Might.
"And bright the lamps

"And bright the lamps
Shone Ger fair women and brave mem
Last night at 302 Main street. No poetic
license about that statement. As TO the
fair women land the rosebud garden of
girls), there Wasn't q shadow of a question
and if it doesn't take brave men to face the
music OF spelling match, ics-cream and
cake, and an auction sale of lovely nothipgs,
with bevies of levelier entities (rAther neat,
tha' J! looking on wisifully or spplauding, as
the case might be, then this reporter can't spell
the first syllable of C o.ur-sgel Plenty Of
brave men in Memphis, and we're proud of
the TACT. The entertainment was an i'm
mense success-"a perfect crush" in fact.
Three chsrning little gir's gave recitations,
each gem in its wsy-Miss Lucy Nels IN
giving The Rival;" Miss Agnes Wood "a
Hawaiian Balladn and Miss Maud Watkins
capital take-off OF sectarian peculiarilies
called "Denominational Roads" Prof.
Barney Hughes, as an amateur auctioneer
aud unrlyaled wag, did valiant service for
the good cause of the sladies, and did 1t con
anaore. Lack of time AMI the evident uu-
easlness OF the audience, large portion Of
whom we're standing, induced the ladies to
close the auction premaiurely, leaving
half the beautiful fancy articles IN
sold. These can easily be disposed OF
privately, as they are really choice.
Ihat The schoolm aster was not abroad last
night was triumphantly demonstrated by
Judge j. r. Flippin whom lady admirer
| described as shat handsome man with the
paradoxicfl face'1, who was perfectly at
home in the role of pedagogue. His rival
classes in the spelling match under their re-
doubtable captains-Cook Waldron and w
HI. Bstes-were a credit 10 him, and made q
hard fight for the fine sofa-pillow offered to
the winning side
DIR. Kennedy Jones proved the David with
his sling, of Capt. Waldron's amy, and the
little pebble wberewith he slew Goliah
Bates was the word cozen Shades of honesty
what fall was that for an honest man like
Capt Bitesi
Judge William NJ SIN III, the Rsv. Dr.
Richardson, Miss Higbee and Prof. Jones
were the judges, and Capt. Waldrou took the
pillow.
The admission price 10 this unique and sue
cessfal social was ten cents, and receipts al
the door were $35 s.. To-day the ladis,
close their series of dinner, the success o.
which belongs largely to the young lady as-
sistants in whose honor the evening WAS ar
ranged, and all parties will unite in making
this last social dining the very best OF all.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-28

CHANCERY SALE
RE AL ES TATE.

No. 45ss. R--Chsncery Court OF Shelby county
The stste OF Tennessee iDr its own use. etc. W.
J. G. NcDayitt et a.
DY virtue OF On interlocutery decree for sale en-
ID tered IN the above cause on the 10th day of
February, l6e3. ] Will sell, al public auction to
the highest bidder, In foDt Of the Clerk and Mas
ters Office, courthouse OF Shelby county, Mem
phis, Tenn, on
Saturday, April -, Isss.
within legal hour, the following described prop
erty. situated in shelby county, Tenn, to-wft,
Lot No. DO second street., IN the city Of Mem
phis: Beginning at the Intersection Of the west
line OF Second street with the north libe of the al
ley between Washington and Adams streets;
thence north with tue west line OF Second street
rs feet; thence reEt parallel with Washington
street i4shz feet 70 he slley between Hecon1 and
Main streets; thence south with said alley IS feet
70 the frst alley named thence with sid alley
between Washington and Adams streets 1871 feet
70 the beginning.
Also part OF lots rs and z7e on the west side Of
Second street. city Of Memphis: Beginning at
sake on the west side OF second street elH feet
frC 70 the north line Of Exchange ftTeet; thence
north along the west line Of second street feet
70 q stake; thence wess parallel with Exchange
street ia feet 70 stake: thence south ana par
allel with second street 80 ieet 70 stake thence
east and ParAliel with K1ehzage street ~ ieet 70
the beginning.
Also ! lot on n. south side Of washingtonst IN
tn city OF Henplis. Beginning on The souih aide
Of Warrington street 200 feet east OF the east line
Of Fourth street. toeEce east $40 feet more or less.
70 sJAtake; thence south lssX feet 70 an alley
thence west parallel vita Warrington sreet. no
feet more or less, 70 q stake; thence nQFth l<s1S
feet, more or less, 70 the beginning
Terms of Saie-On q cre1lf Of seveEff7l months /.
purchasers execut ing notes y ith e6,proyed sseu.
nty: lien retained for purchase N sney and All
equity Of redemption barred ZhA March q. lsss
ByJ. n. Bradley, Deputy Clerk and Master.
VIM. NJ. Smith, i. h helskell. G. w. HeiskeI,
Solicitor.