Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-02-02
Latest from Cape Coast castle

paper says that Prince bismarck recently ad-
ernment TeIa3ie T 10 the Brltlsn gov
Inontane press toward the bishops of England,
ana received discouraging reply.
Latest from Cape Coast castle.
LONDON, February IA dispatch
from Cape Coast Castle states that twelve am
osssadors from the Ashantees recently ar
rived in the British camp, suing for peace
cir Garnet Wolsley replied that he would only
treat with the king himself at COomasSir.
locomotive ExpIOded-TWo Men Killed.
TORONTO, ONT, January 31.-By the
explosion, this morning, of a locomotive
boiler, at StOufville station, on the Toronto
and Nippissing railroad, two firemen were
killed and another severely injured, and the
roofs of the station and freight-shed carried
away.
Stolen Goods Discovered.
CINCINNATI, January 81. Rode
macher Co, Of Cincinnati, bought of Bar
ron, or Adam Brown, goods obtained by the
Star line rObberies at chicago, and it was
through them that the detectives got a clue to
the thieves. They succeeded Miles & Co. auc-
uoneerss TO whom Adam Brown had been
selling.
Fatal Accident In a COaI.Mfne.
WIKEsBARRE, Pa, February lon
Thursday last the roof of a cOsl-mine near
TINS city caved in on anime laborer named
Mcdonald. A large force OF men worked day
ana night hoping to rescue him, but were un-
able TO reach him until to-day, when his re-
mains were found crushed under a mass of
rock, which had TO be blasted before the body
could be removed.
An Actor Cut with a Knife.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, February Last
night ]. r. Grismer, prominent member of
me theatIical company attached TO SarEent's
atheneum In this city, while on the way to
mis- hotel, was assaulted by a rough, and while
attempting 10 punish The rascal was terribly
cut with knife. His face shows three deep
gashes, while his hands and arm also show
marks of the weapon. He will recover.
Printers on a Strike.
INDIANAPOLIS, February 1.-The Ty-
biographical Union last September decided 10
raise the scale Of prices from twelve TO twenty
nve per cent. over the war rates. This was
done in spite Of the protest of the publishers,
and after the panic was suspended. Last
night they again voted the increase, which,
being refused by the publishers, all the print
ers in the Journal, Sentinel, NeUs, and the In
diRnapolis publishing company's Offices
struck to-day. The papers viii issue to-moT-
row as usual, though in reduced form.
The Toledo Blade.
TOLEDO, OHIO, February 1.-The
Blade OF this evening contains complete his
tory OF that journal from its commencement
in 1885 10 the present time. In 1856 the estab-
lishment sold for ten thousand dollars; in 1866
1t brought fifty thousand dollars; in 1872 the
value OF the Office was one hundred and sixty
thousand dollars and at the present time the
entire establishment is valued at something
over three hundred thousand dollars. 1t has
at a cost of about sixty thousand dollars, and
which is said to be the largest and finest build
ing owned ana occupied by any journal in
the State.
Cheap transportation.
WASHINGTON, January 31.-The ad-
journed meeting tonight of the representa-
tives In favor of cheap transportation was
slimly attended. Mr.. Stone, of Missouri, offered
pream BILE and resolution; the former setting /
forth an opposition 20 the towing association /
Of New Orleans as to the improvement OF the /
Southwest Pass channel, and the latter call !
Ing upon congress 10 impose suitable |
penalties on persons wilfully destroying the /
works OF the river and hsrbor Improvements,
and also asking an appropriation of one hum
dred and fifty thousand dollars to continue /
the work of improving the mouth of the Mis- i
sissippi river during the next fiscal year. Mr.. /
Stone was requested 10 call the attention OF /
congress to tie matter Monday next.
Meeting of Iron Manufacturers.
PITTsBURG, January 3l.-A large |
meeting Of prominent western iron and nail |
manufacturers was held here yesterday. Ar |
ter considerable discussion the selling rates /
for nails were advanced twelve-and- half |
cents per keg. The iron trade was generally |
discussed, embracing a review of the business !
during the past season; although one and 4
three-tsnths below last years rates, the de- /
mand is about the same. Pig-irOn is five dol
TO change selling rates, as an advance on mer-
chant iron ould encourage one on ore and i
pig-iron. Stock I'm the hands of dealers is |
light, and the financial condition of the 1
country would not permit of another ad- /
vance. II was the general impression that If |
the price Of the raw material was not reduced /
mills.
ST. Louis IteEss.
ST. LOUIS, January 31.-Since the sale |
of the Pacific stock-yarcs in this city, a few ]
days ago, TO the National stock-yard company /
OF East ST. Louis, the project of building a /
great union yard in st. Louis has been revived, |
and earnestly and generally discussed. A 1
large meeting was held at the merchants ex- |
change this evening, at which many promi- |
nent merchants, pork packers, stock men and |
farmers OF this county were present. Several |
strong speeches were made in favor of estab- |
fishing union yard on this side of the river, |
Il was said a million dollars could be easily /
raised 10 accomplish this object and, as an 4
earnest Of the interest felt in this enterprise,
about three hundred Thousand dollars were |
pledged on the spot by less than twenty men. |
a committee was also appointed TO canvass |
the matter and raise additional su subscriptions. /
John Il. Carter and George Arnold escaped |
from the county jail this afternoon, and have /
not yet been captured. Carter was arrested /
here two months ago for swindling several /
banks out of considerable sums OF money by /
forged checks, and had previously victimized /
a bank in Cincinnati in the same way. Ar /
mold was railroad-ticket thief, and Is recog /
nized by detectives as an expert craeksman.
Contempt of Court.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, January 31.-The |
board OF supervisors OF Macoupin county ap-
peared before Judge Treat, IN the United 1
states district court, to-day, 10 answer the 4
charge Of contempt OF court in refusing TO
a judgment on the courthouse bond coupons.
Ex-Governor Palmer, the bOndholders' attor-
Ilegp nioFeu Iielt commitment 10 JAN lOr con-
tempt IN refusing TO obey the writ OF peremp-
tory mandapus. The supervisors, all ofwhom
were present, plead no Intentional disTespect
TO the court, but on consultation affirmed
thelr refusal 70 obey the writ by making the
levy within thirty days, as the judge suggested,
ana Ilnally refused 10 make the required levy
Al all, asserting themselves willing TO meet
the punishment of the court. Judge Treat
expressed regret at the necessity for proceed
ing 10 extreme measures and deferred enter
ing nnai judgment until after consultation /
win Judge DrummOnd stating, however, /
that IL would be rendered this term. The /
most prominent citizens OF Macoupin county !
were present and applauded the supervisors
IN carrying out the expressed will of the citi-