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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-09
PLAYED CRAZY.
MisChievous School Boy Franks.
They Pretend TO be Mad and Deceive
Grave and Learned Doctors.
They Are Treated Just as the Insane
People Are,
And Garry Out tho Sham Success
fully for a Long Time.
An Investigation is Had and the Twenty
Four Boys Confess That They Are
Not Crazy-Interesting Report
of the Inspector.

BUTLER Pa, March s. Senator Greer,
inspector Of the Soldiers Orphans Schools,
has completed his report regarding the
crazy boys at the McCallisterville school.
The report will be one OF the most sim
gular and interesting ever filed in that de-
partment at Harrisburg The boys were
shamming. They have all confessed,
much TO the confusion Of wise and snowy
haired doctors who diagnosed the cases,
Inspector Greer has the written confessions
Of twenty.iour boys who played crazy. A
youth named Gus Splitter WIS the origi-
nator Of the famous disease, In the
dormitory one evening after the
boys had retired he was hurting a
pillow, when some boy cried; "Put him
him out, hos crazy" Suiting the action
TO the suggestion, he played crazy 50 well
the alarmed boys called the principal and
doctors. His confession recitcs his antics,
and how he often laughed at his devilish
success. When the doctor ba,hed him
with cold water he shivered with cold, but
thought II would not do 10 admit that he
was plhNlng OH. Like Spltlcf, tne OtIcf
boys tell what transpircd during their
seeming crazy spells. In their confessions
the boys say the motives inspiring them
were TO have fun and have their meals car
ried TO them. Their ages range from ten
TO sixteen years, and their testimony Is
clear and convincing. Each one says that
they have abundant to eat, good
clothes, and kind treatment. The testimony
Of sixteen boys and girls who did not
play crazy is given in the report. They
speak OF the kind treatment OF the prin.
cipal, the teachers and Of the good food
aud clothing furnished them. To make
his investigation ~ thorough "a possible
the inspector received lengthy statements
from the Rev. Lowey, Of the Presbyterian
Church; the Rev. Lusher. OF the Lutheran
Church; Judge Smith, Judge Watts, now
postmaster, aud n number OF other reliable
citizens, including Grand Army mon.
They express words Of praise both for the
school and the appearance of their children.
| The report OF senator Greer proves that
the school has been unjustly abused.
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Bound for On. promised Land.

CuIcAoo, March ga dispatch from
Wichita, Kas., says A. Blake, merchant
Of Purcell, |. T., arrived here last night
and said that trains Scrc daily bringing
there from 100 10 $50 persons. "Wednesday
100 families reached the place from Michi-
gan. Many are In destitute circumstances.
They say they are wiling TO wait thirty
days longer and II there IL then no procla.
nation they will entor, for they might ~
well risk losing their lives a. their rights,
and think that no one will attempt TO re-
move them.
A train Of 100 red wagons with pro.
visions left Kiowa yesterday. They 20 10
the western part Of the country. The
greatest fears at present by the people on
the line is hat the boomers will become
impatient and In body move upon the
claims that they have staked out. and that
a conflict with soldiers will result There
IL no likelihood Of an invasion nj present,
rs Hill and Cole, the acknowledged lead
ers. both think Il best, In view OF late dc.
yclopmenis, 10 wait ior few weeks ai
least.
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Justice Matthew III,

WASHINGTON, March S.--A rumor that
gained currency this morning to the effect
that Associate Justice Matthews, OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States, had
had relapse and was dying proved, upon
inquiry at his residence, to be untrue.
Mrs. Matthews stated to an Associated
Press reporter that the Justice had slight
relapse Monday night, brought on by I'M
prudent eating and excitement incident TO
Inauguration day, and that for a time his
symptoms were OF such nature as TO
cause some alarm. At no time, however,
said Mrs. Matthews, was his condition
critical, and this morning he was much
better thun he had been for some days.
'The Justices temperature is normal, I"
she continued, che has quite good APP
petite and evinces great interest in having
the accounts OF the Inauguration read to
him, and by careful nursing we hope to
bring him around soon to his usual
health"
The condition Of Justice Stanley Mat
thews is considerably improved this even
ing. At 8 o'clock DIR. johnson, his at
tending physician, said that his patients
symptoms were hourly improving. The
fever had almost entirely subsidized, his
pulse was about normal and his general
condition was such as 10 warrant the be-
lief that in the course OF the next few days
he will have regained all he has lost.
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Lord Spencer Congratulates Him
At Banquet Given in His Lord
ships Honor Last Night
Mr. Parnell Replies to the Compli-
ment With Dignity.
He Takes the Opportunity, How
ever, OF Attacking Balfour.
His Speech Protest and Demonstra'
ton of Great Importance - Web
ster's Action to Come Before the
House of Commons.

LONDON, March s.-A banquet was given
by the Eighty Club this evening in honor
OF Lord Spencer Mr.. Lockwood presided.
Lord Roseberry, Sir William Vernon Har-
court, Mr.. Parnell, Mrs Morley, Sir
Charles Russell, and other prominent gen
tlemen, were present Mr.. Parnell re-
ceived an ovation. Lord Spencer, in re-
spending to the toast to his health, con-
graduated Mr.. Parnell upon the vindica-
ton OF his character against attacks, which
in vehemence and wickedness, surpassed
any that had ever been made against a liv-
ing man. They admired Mr.. Parnell's
forbearance, dignity and patience-quali-
ties so worthy in great leader-and they
wanted to see full reparation done. lie
thought the Government would have diff
Guilty in clearing themselves OF the charge
Of completely with the Times lie dealt
at length with Irish affairs, and expressed
confidence that Mr.. Gladstone would live
to carry an improved Home-rule bill.
In response TO loud cries for a speech,
Mr.. Parnell rose 10 his feet and was greeted
with enthusiastic cheers. lie referred TO
Lord Spencer as the herald OF Mr.. Glad.
stones policy OF Cancellation, and said that
his opinion was worth more than the
judgment OF a hundred mushrooms like
Balfour, man who was here today and
would be gone tomorrow, who brought to
the task Of governing Ireland not single
characteristics Of craftsmanship or genius,
and whose only object was to remain in Of
flee Us long rs possible. Lord Spencer, af-
ter all his experience, had acknowledged
the truth OF what he himself maintained,
that the only way TO govern Ireland within
the Constitution is TO allow her to govern
herself in all matters that do not interfere
with the well being OF the rest
Of the Empire, with which Ire
land is indissolubly linked. 81 adj
NIT" Mr.. Parnell continued, "that
another way exisis-a way which isuntried
as yet and probably never will be tried
in which some present success might be
gained, not by Balfour's bastard semi.
constitutional, semi-coercive method, but
by a method OF pure despotism. You
might find among yourselves some great
Englishman OF Scotchman who would 20
10 ireland (her parliamentary representa-.
ton having been taken FROM her) and do
justice to her people. despite the complaint
OF Irish landlordism. such a method
must, however, be outside OF the constitu-
ton altogether; and your Irish Governor
must have full power TO impariislly deal
with lord and peasant alike. That, In my
Judgment, has always been the only al
tentative concession 10 our reasonable de-
mands."
Lord Roseberry In proposing vote Of
| thanks. also congratulated Mr.. parnell.
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Public buildings Appropriations.

WASHINGTON. March s.-During the
Fiitieih Congress, just ended. nearly sl0,-
600, 900 were appropriated for the con-
struclion aud improvement OF public
buildings The appropriations Tor like
purposes by the Congress Immediately
preceding the Fifieth ranged from ~, 600.
900 TO S9,0OO0O0. The public building
bills introduced in the House alone dur.
ing the first session OF the Fiftieth Con.
gress proposed appropriations aggregatinp
~, 6Il 900, and the Committee On Public
Buildings gave its sanction TO bills carry.
ing appropriations ranging from SJ0,O
up TO several millions, aud aggregaung
SIS, 75I,0
About one-half OF these bills passed both
houses Of Congress during the first ses.
sion, while during the second session the
aggregate appropriation for public build.
ings was about S30DO,00O.
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THE ARKANSAS LEoisLATURE.
Tho House sustalns tho Governors voto
Important Bills.


Special Dispatch IN The Appeal
LirrLr Rock, Ark, March S.-Whilo
the House was discussing motion this
morning requesting the Governor To return
10 the House the bill creating the Fifteenth
Judicial Dislrictoi Crawford and Sebastian
Counties, which was sent 10 him several
days ago for his approval, a message from
the Executive office was read. announcing
that the Governor had approved tho bill
together with Others, which are now laws
The House this morning sustained the
Governors veto in the bill giving the
Court Of Common Pleas In Phillips County
jurisdiction In divorce cases and for other
purposes.
The Senate passed the bill over the Gov.
crnor's veto.
The bill known as the Crandnll railroad
bill passed the House by vote Of % 10 8.
and WIS sent 10 the Governor for his APP
proyal. The bill ropoals the act Of 1850
prohibiting corporations from operating
railways Ia this State. II also provides
that when foreign corporations lilc charters
with the State department such corpora.
tons are under the laws 0f the State Just
~ II they originated In the State.
Tho entire afternoon OF the House was
consumed in considering senate bills on
inst and second reading. An attempt was
made 10 have the election bill referred to
the Committee on Federal Relations, but
such disposition was met with strong OPP
position from the Democratic side, aud 1t
finally took IL place ON the calendar.
The death of Hon. W. A. Nulcn, mem
Der from Yell County, who had been II
only three days, was announced In the
House laio Ia the afternoon. and the
House adjourned until Monday ~ u mark
OF respect Mr.. Nolcn was twenly.eight
years old, aud was ono 81 the leading
Young members Of the lower house. lie
was native Of the State and leaves n
young wife. Ills home was nj Dardanollc
where lac was engaged In his chosen pro.
icssion, the practice Of law. The remains
will bc forwarded 10 Dardanolle Sunday
for interment. Mr.. Nolon vas a graduate
OF the Cumberland Law Institute, Lob
anon, Tenn. The death VI Mr.. Nolcn IA
the second sad occurrence this session. the
first being Hon. J. A. Williams. OF Sobas.
tian County, who died last month.
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OBITUARY,


NEW York, March Capt John
Ericsson, the famous Swedish engineer,
who designed the ironclad Monitor and
launched her complete in 100 days, died
this morning, shortly after IL o'clock. lie
had been Ill Tor only one week, Owing to
his advanced age, Mr.. Ericsson failed to
rally. The deceased was bora on July 81,
1903, in the Province of Wornland, Swe-
den.
His father Olaf Ericsson, was propri-
etor OF mines, and his mother, Sophie was
the daughter OF an ironmaster. Capt
Ericsson came OF family OF engineers.
His brother and his nephew gained re-
nown in Europe by the originality OF their
engineering leats Capt John Ericsson,
at the age of ten, constructed u miniature
sawmill and pumping machine that at
tractod great attention in Sweden ut the
time. At seventeen he entered the Swed-
ish army ~ an ensign, and rapidly re-
ceived promotion for ingenuity displayed
In getting up plans of notifications and
maps. During his early life he was to
Europe what Edison Is 10 America. lie
invented IN three years, forty different
mechanical contrivanCcs, two-thirds OF
which were patented. In 1880 he came to
America, and in 1871 began to build the
Princeton, the first naval vessel that ever
carried her machinery under the water
lines out OF the reach OF hostile shot. This
vessel dictated reconstruction 10 the fleets
OF the world. The London Mechanics
Magazine, at the Time said: "rhe undi-
vided honors OF having built the first prac-
teal screw war ship, the first cupola (tur.
ret vessel belong TO John Ericsson"
such device rs n turret ship had been
offered by Ericsson in 1854 10 Napoleon
Ill, and in the fall NJ 1861 Ericsson pro.
posed II TO our Navy Department. BY
extraordinary energy and executive skill,
the MOLitor was launched with steam
machinery complete, 100 days from the
laying OF the keel plate, and arrived In
Hampton Roads March .. 1862, Just In
time TO defeat the Confederate ironclad,
Merrimac, which had destroyed the
Cumberland and Congress, aud was about
10 sink or disperse the rest of the Govern
ment's wooden fleet. hut for the Monitor,
the whole aspect Of the war might have
been changed, and European interference
been attempted. The variety OF Capt.
Ericsson's work is only less remarkable
than its intrinsic importance. Ills invent
i've genius has brought out new dis.
covcrics in every department OF mechanics
and he has received honors from every
country in the world.
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An Editor Assaulted.

LEXINGTON, KY, March Sam J.
Roberts, editor Of the kentucky Ledd,r, was
assaulted on the street this morning by
Charles Scott, manager Of the Opera.
house, who approached from behind and
struck hali-doEen quick blows before
Roberts recovered from the first blow. Mr..
Roberts has an ngly cash on tho back Of
his head, which physicians say was made
with some metallic instrument. Scott wis
subsequently arrested on two chargcs-as.
sault and battery and cutting With intent
10 kill. The assault grow out Of criticisms
Of the Oporahouse management In the
Ledder. Robcris's wounds have been
dressed and lac Is at his desk.
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The dignity Of the supreme Court.

WAsHISGToS, March Sin the United
States Supreme Court today ex-Attorney-
General Garland addressed the court as
follows: MAY it please the court, ask
leave to introduce to the court Attorney
General William ii. ii. Miller, and pre-
sent his commission as such, signed by
the President OF the United States, and ask
that II be duly noted on record. In doing
this, the court will permit Inc TO return
my sincere thanks to each member thereof,
as well as its officers, for the uniform
courtesy and consideration shown me by
them during my term OF office here, and |
ask for my successor this same kindness,
as feel sure he will prove himself in all
respects worthy OF il"
The Chief Justice replied as follows:
Eve are happy to make the acquaintance
OF the Attorney-General. The court well
comes the coming guest with pleasure,
and speeds the parting guest with kindly
remembrance. Let the commission be re-
cOr,icd ~
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-09

Ex.Secrclary Endicott left Washington
for Boston yesterday. lie will return next
week.
Ex.seoretary and Ms. Fairchild left
Washington yesterday afternoon for New
York.
Among the Tennesseeans who arrived
In town Yesterday are w. w. Murray, and
A. Y. sharp, and W. r. Rankin, Of Nash
vile.
Secretary Window had long interview
with Mr.. fairchld nj his residence Thurs
day night In relation 10 the business OF the
Treasury Department
Charles W. Lance (colored), Of Indian.
apolis has been appointed an usher at tho
White House, NJ place Of Michael Dryer.
who accompanied ex-Prsident Cleveland
TO New York.
Secretary Noble went TO tho Pension
Office yesterday, and was introduced 10
the 800 employees. lilo has bad but little
time 10 attend 10 departmental business,
owing 10 the large number OF callers.
Assistant Acknowledgement Howard has
rendered his resignation 10 Atiorncy-Gcn-
erRl Miller, but Il Is understood that he
will be requested 10 continue In office un.
Ill the adjournment OF the Court Of Claims
In June next
Postmaster-General :wanamakcr re-.
ceiyed large number Of visitors yester-
day, but found time TO attend 90 the cur.
rent work Of tho department. There are
over fifty Presidential posioniccs which
will become vacant during March and
April.
A statement prepared by the Treasury
Department shows that there was n mel
decrease Of SI,3l3,78 In the circulation
during the month OF February and mel
increase of ~, 7SS, 1853 In the money and
bullion In the Treasury during the sam,
period.
Postmaster. General Wanamaker ha,
purchased from the Frclinghuysen esiat,
the elegant residence which has been, untl
recently, the home Of Secretary Whitney
The price paid for the house and part o
the furniture Ia understood 10 have beer
$50, 600.
Secretary Window assumed actual charg'
Of the Treasury yesterday. He was bus,
with callers during most Of the day, anc
found difficulty In transacting the neces
sary routine business OF the department
lie informed an Associated Press reportel
that the purchase Of bonds will be contin
ued for the present, at least, and added
that he had not yet had time 70 give tb'
subject proper consideration.
II Is now regarded M practically settle,
that Mr.. Charles Il. Coon, Of New York
will be appointed Assistant Secretary o
the Treasury 10 succeed Gov. Thompson
and that Mr.. George Tichnor, Of Ken
/ lucky, now n Hpecial agent of the Troaaufv
will be appointed assistant secretary q
succeed Judge Maynard. II s expccte,
that these names will be included Ia
number Of nominations TO 10 sent TO la
Senate Monday.
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hands of the legislature. The Republican
side insisted that there is no wrong with
out remedy, that the people have elected
Golf and the certificates sent up show it
and il the legislature did not do its duty
the court must see that justice is done.
Arguments were completed by all but
Gov. Wilson, who will close the case
for the Democrats tomorrow. His time is
limited to three hours. 1t is believed that
the court will hand down decision early
next week. A large crowd was present
today to hear the arguments, in fact the
court room was crowded TO almost sutloca-
ton,
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Ia the Iiou-e OF Commons.

LONDON. March Sin the House Of
Commons this afternoon, Mr. Campbell
gave notice that he would introduce n res
olution opposing any increase in the
strength Of the navy until the Govern
ment submitted plan for the defense OF
the country by the aid OF the citizen force
and coast defense.
The House Of Commons by a vote Of ll2
10 W, rejected Mr.. Bradlnugh's motion 10
expunge from the records the particulars
OF his expulsion from the House In 1880.
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NV YonK, March S--'rhe parties con.
cerned IN the alleged electric sugar frauds
with Mrs. o. l.. Friend were again in the
Court Of General Sessions before Recorder
Smith this afternoon. Counsel asked that
Mrs. Friend be permitted TO 10 on her
own fecognilance until Monday. This
was opposed by the District Attorney, who
asked that tho bail be fixed at $1,000.
The Recorder sent tho case over until
Monday. aud remanded .the prisoners
back " the Tombs until that date.
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sal. Of Y..s rroi,.r.

NEW YoRK, March a-The sale Of trot-
ting horses was continued today at the
American Institute. The crowd Of buyers
was larger, but the prices up TO noon we're
not above the average. The property OF
II. NJ. johnson, Of The Lila Hills stock
farm, East Los Angeles, Cal, was the first
disposed Of. TfeblEonde, a brown colt, by
Slamboul, out Of BlmwOod, brought
81, $50 and Sid, bay colt, 81, 200. Tue oihcr
prices ranged from sg75 20 200.
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col. shephsrd Gives a Dlnuer


WAsniNGroS, March Sol. Eliot +.
Sheppard, Of the New York Mail aud Er-
pros, gave n dinner this evening at the
Arlington Hotel TO the Hon. Benjamin i.
Tracy, Secretary Of the Navy The other
guests were: Secretary Rusk, Attorney
General Miller, Secretary Noble, Secretary
Proctor, General Wanamaker,
Mr.. Justice Blatchiord, Senator Chandler,
Russell Harrison, J. X Mckee, Private
Secretary Haliord, Arson G.. McCook,
Representative William Walter Phelps,
John Sanford, Marroyeni ley, Joseph g..
jackson, Francis w. Breed, Thomas Do
Ian, Walker Blaine, Representative J. J.
Beldcn, Gen. Knapp, John =. Baker, Gen
Daniel Butterleld, Gen. Bachelor, Admiral
Porter, Rear Admiral Jouette, Col. Fred
Gran, A. T. Bition, Henry q. Bowen,
Warner Miller and q. l.. Lemon.
Senator Palmer Gen. lew Wallace and
Mr.. Clarkson, OF Iowa, took lunch with
; President and Mrs Harrison today, after
which the President gave public rccep.
ton. which, on account Of the large mum
Der OF people who had assembled outside
OF the White House. was held upon the
portico, the President merely bowling his
acknowledgement ~ the crowd filed be.
fore him. lie then retired 10 his private
apartments for brief rest, and subsc-
quenty gave an audience 10 the thousand
or more persons who had obtained access
10 the red room. No Misunderstanding was
INDUCED In. The members OF the Mime
apolis Flambeau Club were among those
to pay their respects, as were also the
members Of the National Educational As.
eociation, and n delegation OF colorcd
bishops and colored editors. The entire
reception lasted from 1880 TO go o'clock.
At the latter hour Mrs. Harrison held a
card reception. A Pennsylvania delcga-
ton composed Of Postmaster General
Wanamaker, George w. Childs, A. j.
Drexel and Edward NJ. Payson had q
private interview with the President dur.
Ing the afternoon. In addition 10 Mr..
/. Wanamaker, the other Cabinet officers Il
call upon the President were Secretaries
Blaine, Window. Noble and Rusk.
scenes in aud About the WHITE iIousc
wAsnISGroS, March s-The rush o
visitors TO the White House continued 10
day, but they were much less numeroui
than on the three previous days. For III,
first time since he entered the Whit,
House, the President was able 10 devote
tho entire forenoon 10 visitors having bust
ness with him. lie received up stairs IL
his Office, and was engaged with then
from 10 o'clock tonearly o'clock Among
those who called during that time wa
vicc.Prcsidcnt Morton, with Senator His
cock, Gen. h Y. Butler, Senators Quay
Farwell, Paddock polph; Stewart, Wilson
Of Iowa, Mo, w Mitchell, Morsan. Hsw
ley, Cullomi Washbnrn, sherman, spooner
Stanford, Chaco aud Aldrich, Representa-
tiycs Mckinley, Hit, suvers, Sherman
Reed, Morey, Caldwell, Taylor, Grosyenor
Duiterworth, browne Of Indiana, Cheadle
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Husky. Assassin. Arrested.

spcclal Dlfpalfh 20 Tie App'aL
BlRNiNOnAH, Ala, March s. To-day X.
W. Grant and Bill shepard we're arrested
in this city, charged with the murder Of
A. W. Busby. the man who was shot
through the window and killed, ut Gate
CITY, last night. The former Is believed
10 have fired the rifle, and the latter Is n
alleged escaped convict Grant owns q
sawmill near the city, and has always been
regarded Us good citizen. Bill Shepard
IA "A Tough
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had not enough money to send for her.
She succeeded in reaching this city, but
could not find the freight yard from which
to continue her journey. So she went to
the scalper's office and with her small
store OF money was trying to buy ticket
to st. Louis, when her sex was suspected
and she was arrested. She was kept ut
tho house OF detention and today the city
authorities will do something to help her
on her way. She is quite young, but
showed thoroughly independent spirit